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politics28 days ago•5 min saved

Lobbyist Arrested in Extortion Plot Linked to Trump Pardon Efforts

A lobbyist and attorney, Josh Nass, was arrested in Manhattan on an extortion charge tied to a client who had received a presidential pardon. Nass had been paid to press for clemency for Joseph Schwartz, a former nursing-home executive, and allegedly tried to collect a remaining $500,000 by threatening Schwartz’s son, with investigators recording conversations in both Russian and English. The case underscores conflicts around clemency lobbying and private extortion schemes in the Trump era.

via The New York Times|

#clemency #extortion #fbi

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"NRA's Wayne LaPierre Liable for Corruption and Must Repay Millions: Jury Verdict"

Wayne LaPierre, who led the National Rifle Association for over three decades, was found liable for misspending $5.4 million of the organization's money in a civil court jury's verdict. The trial brought by Letitia James, the attorney general of New York, highlighted the extent to which he had enriched himself at the expense of the organization's members, underscoring that the N.R.A. had become as much about money as about guns during his tenure.

via The New York Times|

#corruption-trial #gun-rights #lobbyist

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Trump Stands by Bud Light Amid Fundraiser Controversy"

Former President Trump defended Bud Light, a brand that faced backlash for a transgender influencer promotion, and criticized companies "looking to DESTROY AMERICA." Anheuser-Busch lobbyist Jeff Miller is set to host a fundraiser for Trump, with tickets priced at $10,000 each. The parent company of Bud Light, Anheuser-Busch, faced a significant sales decline, and its lobbyist's firm received increased fees around the time of the backlash. Despite ongoing challenges, Bud Light is launching a new ad campaign during the Super Bowl to attract customers.

via Fox News|

#anheuser-busch #bud-light #fundraiser

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Trump Urges Conservatives to Reconsider Bud Light Boycott"

Former President Donald Trump extended an olive branch to Anheuser-Busch, urging conservatives to reconsider their opposition to the company following a controversial Bud Light ad. This move comes ahead of a fundraiser hosted by a top Republican lobbyist for the company, with tickets priced at $10,000 each. Trump's message aims to de-escalate tensions between his political movement and the beer giant, which has faced backlash from conservative circles. Anheuser-Busch, criticized for sponsoring a post featuring a transgender influencer, has drawn widespread condemnation from MAGA influencers and Republican politicians, leading to a congressional probe and boycotts.

via POLITICO|

#anheuser-busch #conservative #donald-trump

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

"Emerging UFO Lobbyist Makes Waves in the Field"

A new group called Declassify UAP, led by Nick Gold, a media and tech consultant, aims to harness grassroots pressure to advocate for continued UFO research and disclosures from the federal government. The group plans to serve as a repository for resources on the UFO issue, including congressional testimony and pending legislation, while creating a nonpartisan grassroots army of informed citizens to support lawmakers pursuing the issue in Congress. Their advocacy will focus on reasonable declassifications of classified information about UFOs to pave the way for scientific progress and avoid alienating policymakers.

via POLITICO|

#advocacy #government #grassroots

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

RI Governor McKee faces backlash over free lunch with lobbyist tied to Philly scandal.

Rhode Island lobbyist Jeff Britt disputes Governor Dan McKee's claim that he was unaware of the presence of Scout Ltd. officials at a free Capital Grille lunch on January 19. Britt says he had cleared with the campaign weeks ahead of time who he was bringing to the lunch and the projects and subjects they would be interested in discussing with the governor. Scout Ltd. executives Lindsey Scannapieco and Everett Abitbol both gave McKee a $500 campaign contribution the same day as the lunch. The state GOP has asked the Ethics Commission to examine McKee's conduct.

via WPRI.com|

#dan-mckee #ethics #lobbyist