Kevin O’Brien, former US Attorney in the Eastern District of New York, analyzes that district’s 13-count indictment of US Rep. George Santos, noting its sometimes-garden-variety allegations that are still shocking given his public office. “Rep. George Santos’s...
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The Deepening Predicament of Bankman-Fried | Reuters
Kevin J. O’Brien, a former assistant U.S. attorney, seasoned trial lawyer and partner at Ford O’Brien Landy states “The real point of the daunting new indictments may be to deter Bankman-Fried and his counsel from even testing the government’s case at trial.” Read...
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Why Thomas Barrack’s Acquittal Is Good News for Trump | Reuters
Kevin J. O’Brien states, “The lesson from the Barrack trial is that a defendant with a strong personality can dominate a case with less than overwhelming jury appeal and win.” Read Full Article
The Challenges for New York’s Legal Action against Trump | Reuters
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ massive fraud lawsuit is a significant development in Donald Trump’s legal battles, leading some commentators to believe it is the game-changer that may finally bring him down. Kevin J. O’Brien, partner at Ford O’Brien Landy...
Weisselberg’s guilty plea: a legal coup for Donald Trump? | Kevin J. O’Brien | Reuters
“The best option for Trump may be to have the Trump Organization plead guilty and thereby avoid trial altogether. Trump would dodge another bullet, but at the cost of possibly putting his company out of business.” Read Full Article
The Sussman verdict and the limits of political spin | Reuters
Kevin J. O’Brien, of Ford O’Brien Landy LLP, comments on the acquittal of Michael Sussman. “As I know from my experience as a former government prosecutor and now as a white-collar defense attorney, acquittal is a notable achievement in the federal criminal system,...
Despite Defeat, Sarah Palin’s Defamation Suit Has Legs
Partner Kevin J. O’Brien states: “The case is far from over, however. Contrary to what some have predicted, it could possibly find its way to the Supreme Court.” Read Full Article
Former DOJ Prosecutor: Holmes’ Verdict Anything but Routine
Elizabeth Holmes’ jury verdict was anything but routine, says former assistant U.S. attorney Kevin J. O’Brien, now partner at Ford O’Brien Landy LLP. Read Full Article
On BBC: Kevin J. O’Brien discusses the Elizabeth Holmes guilty verdict — 4 out of 11 federal charges
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