Maybe that will affect what the level of sentence will be in a criminal case or what the level of fine will be, in the civil case. As you said in your first sentence, “I support the New York AG suit because there was a fraud.” Now, it may be the case if they’re sympathetic individual, victimized people by the fraud, that makes it a case that has more jury appeal. And if it’s the case that they violated the law, civil or criminal, there’s a consequence that has to be paid for that. In this case, as a general matter, there are rules that are supposed to be applicable to everyone, not just ordinary citizens and average people, but also former presidents and members of their family. It is not always the case that you have to show that someone was financially harmed by a particular fraud. And if someone violates the law and there’s sufficient evidence to prove that, then that is sufficient. So I’m sorry if I sound like an absolutist about this, but the rule of law is the rule of law. I’m just unable to answer my partner’s question, who was hurt financially by the fraud?” The banks knew they were dealing with a serial liar, and in recent years, I believe the loans were repaid. This question comes in a tweet from listener Robin Wolaner who writes, “I support the New York AG suit because there was fraud. Ioffe and I discuss whether the US is doing enough to help Ukraine, Putin’s latest threat to use nuclear weapons and the unusual political impact of a Russian pop star. Whoever you are, wherever you live, whatever you believe, that should make your blood run cold. This war is about extinguishing Ukraine’s right to exist as a state, plain and simple and Ukraine’s right to exist as a people. As the Kremlin’s offensive in Ukraine escalates, President Biden addressed the dire situation last week in an address to the United Nations. A native of Russia, Ioffe has long been considered among the most informed and respected voices on that nation and its president, Vladimir Putin. She’s a founding partner and Washington correspondent at Puck, a new media venture focused on reporting news at the intersection of Washington, Wall Street, Hollywood, and Silicon Valley. I think he understands and we all understand that if he loses the war, he loses his hold on power. “One man’s cyber-crusade against Russian corruption,” The New Yorker, 4/4/11įrom CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network, welcome to Stay Tuned.and Allies Condemn Putin’s Troop Mobilization and Nuclear Threats,” New York Times, 9/21/22 “China and India weren’t critical of Putin’s war.“Sullivan says Putin’s moves show Russia is ‘struggling badly’ in Ukraine,” CBS News, 9/25/22.Writer’s Newsletter a Must Read,” Bloomberg, 4/9/22 “The War in Ukraine Has Made This D.C.“Russian pop legend speaks out against war in Ukraine,” CNN, 9/19/22.Trump et al, NY Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against Trump, his family, and business associates, Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.Įxecutive Producer: Tamara Sepper Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller Technical Director: David Tatasciore Audio Producer: Matthew Billy Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton. Tweet your questions to with hashtag #askpreet, email us at or call 66 to leave a voicemail. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: /insider. In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Ioffe assesses the Biden administration’s strategy to combat Putin’s latest military escalation. Plus, Preet weighs in on the New York Attorney General’s lawsuit against Donald Trump and his children, and the political impact of the January 6th hearings. role in the war, Putin’s recent threat to use nuclear weapons, and the unusual political impact of a Russian pop star. Born in Russia, she is among the most informed voices on Vladimir Putin and the Ukraine invasion. Julia Ioffe is the Washington Correspondent at Puck.
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