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Here’s A Thing You Probably Shouldn’t Do When Standing Trial
Especially if you’ve got a reputation for intimidation, like Platinum Partners’ Mark Nordlicht.
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Platinum Partners Lawyers Learn Judges Are Actually Kind Of Touchy About Witness Intimidation
Maybe the best advice for defense lawyers thinking about sending cryptic letters to key government witnesses is: don't.
Feds Kindly Ask Platinum Partners Founder's Lawyers To Refrain From Intimidating Key Witness
No "veiled threats" either, please.
Platinum Partners Executives Become Most Predictable Arrests Ever
Rule number one of running a hedge fund like a Ponzi scheme: Don't.
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Hedge Fund Never Wanted $20 Million Investment It (Allegedly) Bribed Someone To Get
Platinum Partners would really like to disassociate itself with certain investors right now.