DOJ Drops Multiple Cases Involving Trump Associates and Donors

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The DOJ dismissed charges against Fat Brands and its chairman Andy Wiederhorn after the White House fired a career prosecutor handling the case, amid political controversy and allegations of improper influence. The case involved financial misconduct allegations, but was dropped following the prosecutor's dismissal, which was criticized as unusual and politically motivated.
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