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Why the Trump Org Suddenly Fired Its Jailed Money Man’s Lawyer

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Manhattan prosecutors are trying to pressure the Trump Organization’s jailed finance officer to turn on Donald Trump. The company has suddenly replaced his defense lawyer.

Jose Pagliery
Jose Pagliery 

Political Investigations Reporter

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Jose Pagliery

Jose Pagliery

Political Investigations Reporter

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