Criminal,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Jun. 26, 2010
A Sad Spectacle
It's tragic and ridiculous that Pierce O'Donnell should go to jail or lose his law license over a small contribution to a failed political campaign.
Timothy D. Reuben
Founder and President of Reuben Raucher & Blum and the Founder of Reuben Mediation
Email: treuben@rrbattorneys.com
Timothy D. Reuben is a mediator, litigator and author who focuses on resolving complex civil disputes in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation. He is also the author of "Tequila, a Story of Success, Love & Violence," a legal novel inspired by real world legal practice that explores power, loyalty and the human dynamics that drive conflict.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals just overturned District Judge S. James Otero and reinstated criminal charges against Pierce O'Donnell, one of Los Angeles' brightest and most successful trial attorneys. United States v. O'Donnell, 2010 DJDAR 8903. O'Donnell is accused of violating federal campaign finance laws - specifically 2 USC Section 441f, which simply states: "No person shall make a contribution in the name of another person." O'Donnell allegedly contributed $26,000 in...
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