I was wondering why such a high profile criminal defense lawyer would be on this case, he has represented members of the Cali Cartel in the past. So I started poking around a little, just for giggles :) and came across this little tidbit, it looks like Shohats lawfirm has a young associate, Michael A. Pizzi Jr. and his father was a Clinton appointee in 1994. This may not be anything, but whenever I do a google and Clinton pops up my antenna immediately goes through my tin foil hat.
PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES EIGHT U.S. MARSHALS
MICHAEL A. PIZZI EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
Mr. Pizzi is currently the President and Chief Financial Officer of United Security Incorporated in Staten Island, New York. Previously, he was the Chief Financial Officer of Central Security Systems, Incorporated in Staten Island, New York. Prior to that, he was Chief Deputy United States Marshal with the United States Marshals Service in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Mr. Pizzi is married and has three children.