A New York Jury has convicted Lev Parnas of Campaign finance crimes he made to influence politicians and advance his business interests. The Verdict was returned in Manhattan District Court on Friday, 10/22/2021. Parnas was on trial for more than 2 weeks as prosecutors accused hi m of using other peoples money to pose as a powerful political figure and cozy up to some of the nations prominent Republican political figures.
One part of the case alleges that Parnas and an associate made illegal donations thru a corporate entity to Republican political committees in 2018, including a $325,000 donation to America First Action, a super PAC supporting former POTUS DJT. Another part said he used the wealth of Russian financier Andrey Muraviev, to make donations to US politicians, in support of an effort to launch a legal recreational marijuana business.
Parnas was convicted on all counts. Giuliani wasnt charged in the case.
One part of the case alleges that Parnas and an associate made illegal donations thru a corporate entity to Republican political committees in 2018, including a $325,000 donation to America First Action, a super PAC supporting former POTUS DJT. Another part said he used the wealth of Russian financier Andrey Muraviev, to make donations to US politicians, in support of an effort to launch a legal recreational marijuana business.
Parnas was convicted on all counts. Giuliani wasnt charged in the case.