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medialegal1 year ago

Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Money Laundering Scheme

The Epoch Times' CFO, Weidong "Bill" Guan, has been charged with money laundering, raising questions about the future of the media outlet known for its support of Trump and spreading conspiracy theories. Guan, who pleaded not guilty, allegedly funneled $67 million in criminal proceeds to the company and himself. The case has drawn attention to the outlet's transformation during the Trump administration and its aggressive online presence, particularly on Facebook. The future of The Epoch Times remains uncertain as the investigation continues.

medialegal2 years ago

Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon enlist same lawyer after network departures.

Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon have hired the same lawyer, Bryan Freedman, following their unexpected exits from Fox News and CNN, respectively. Freedman is known for representing media personalities in contentious lawsuits against major television networks. It is unclear if Carlson and Lemon plan to take legal action against their former networks. Freedman has a track record of negotiating favorable exit packages for controversial media personalities. He is also representing former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo in his $125 million arbitration demand against CNN.