Posted on 08/12/2017 9:01:48 AM PDT by yoe
[snip]Manafort isnt the only person facing financial challenges because of the legal costs of responding to Muellers probe. Michael Flynn, the retired general and deposed National Security Adviser, is struggling mightily with his mounting legal bills, according to a source familiar with his situation. The expenses has put his familys finances under significant duress, the source said, and its expected he will soon create a legal defense fund to keep from going bankrupt.
Hiring the high-powered Washington lawyers necessary to respond to a deep-dive Justice Department investigation can be extraordinarily costly. And Manafortdespite his past lucrative contracts with foreign governments, and despite the fact that he owns numerous properties around the countryis feeling the pinch. Sources say thats part of the reason he is no longer retaining WilmerHale; the firm is known for handling Congressional investigations, but Muellers probe has now shifted its focus to international tax issueswhich meant Manafort needed lawyers with that expertise. So he has brought in Miller Chevalier, a boutique Washington law firm full of international law experts, and has parted with WilmerHale.
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Probably be a lot of support out there for crowd funding defense.
Mueller needs to immediately seek medical attention for an erection lasting far more than four hours.
I’m sure “Silver Spoon” Mueller feels their pain.
I’ve watched enough law shows to know that the first question you ask the cops is “what am I being charged with. If no charge I’m going home.” Who needs a lawyer for that?
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