Mark Geragos Dropped by CNN After Being Identified by WSJ as Co-Conspirator in Michael Avenatti Case
Celebrity attorney Mark Geragos was dropped by CNN on Monday after the Wall Street Journal identified him as the unnamed co-conspirator in the criminal case against Michael Avenatti.
A spokesperson for the network told TheWrap that Geragos “is no longer a CNN contributor” but did not say when he was let go or why.
Geragos’ office declined to comment.
Also Read: Michael Avenatti Arrested on Federal Charges in New York
On Monday Avenatti, who rose to prominence representing adult film star Stormy Daniels, was arrested in New York City on charges that he tried to extort more than $20 million from Nike.
In the complaint, prosecutors described an unidentified co-conspirator as “Cc-1.” The Wall Street Journal later identified him as Geragos.
Geragos’ name was quickly scrubbed off the network’s website Monday afternoon.
A prominent attorney to troubled Hollywood stars, Geragos currently represents former “Empire” star Jussie Smollett, who is accused...
A spokesperson for the network told TheWrap that Geragos “is no longer a CNN contributor” but did not say when he was let go or why.
Geragos’ office declined to comment.
Also Read: Michael Avenatti Arrested on Federal Charges in New York
On Monday Avenatti, who rose to prominence representing adult film star Stormy Daniels, was arrested in New York City on charges that he tried to extort more than $20 million from Nike.
In the complaint, prosecutors described an unidentified co-conspirator as “Cc-1.” The Wall Street Journal later identified him as Geragos.
Geragos’ name was quickly scrubbed off the network’s website Monday afternoon.
A prominent attorney to troubled Hollywood stars, Geragos currently represents former “Empire” star Jussie Smollett, who is accused...
- 3/25/2019
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
Presidential pardon power has always been political. But few presidents have wielded it to reward heroes of a political base like Donald Trump, who has pardoned the ranchers who set off the Malheur Occupation, former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Dick Cheney’s henchman Scooter Libby. Today, the pardon power hangs over the work of Special Counsel Robert Mueller, as he racks up convictions for men like former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort. Trump has even boasted on Twitter that he could pardon himself. Here, a look back at controversial presidential pardons,...
- 1/31/2019
- by Andrea Marks and Tim Dickinson
- Rollingstone.com
NEW YORK -- The potent subject matter of this documentary adapted from the best-selling book by Joe Conason and Gene Lyons is unfortunately undercut by its tabloid-style execution. Detailing the ambitious campaign by both reputable and dubious elements of the right wing to oppose Bill Clinton, "The Hunting of the President" sacrifices credibility not only by the fact that it was co-directed and co-written by the obviously partisan Harry Thomason (along with Nickolas Perry), but also because of its cheesy cinematic style. The film should benefit from the current insatiable appetite for political material, but it will likely be overshadowed by the impending release of Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11."
Beginning with footage of Clinton's impeachment hearings, the film then flashes backward and outlines in considerable detail -- using extensive archival footage and interviews with many of the figures involved -- the many ways in which right-wing elements sought to undercut Clinton's candidacy and his presidency. It is quite a cautionary tale for left wingers, even if it never quite manages to provide a sense of exactly why Clinton and wife Hillary so provoked the outsized animus of their political opponents.
Many of the plot elements play like the sort of comic thrillers involving bumbling protagonists written by Elmore Leonard. Some of the more odious figures are Everett Ham, the leader of an organization (the Alliance for the Rebirth of an Independent America) dedicated to discrediting Clinton; Cliff Jackson, a lawyer who was involved in the Arkansas State Troopers revelations and the release of Clinton's military draft record; and private investigator Larry Case, who sought to exploit the release of the Gennifer Flowers story for financial gain. Also providing testimony are David Brock, a formerly conservative journalist who has since recanted many of his assertions, and Susan McDougal, who movingly describes her experiences while being incarcerated for her refusal to testify in the Whitewater investigation.
While the film provides much fascinating detail, especially in its delineation of the way that even less-than-credible figures can manipulate the media, the sheer volume of information presented may prove confusing for those not already familiar with the facts. Worse, it uses numerous hoary techniques -- including tabloid-television-style editing and ominous background music -- that tend to detract from the seriousness of the issues being addressed.
Morgan Freeman delivers the portentous narration.
The hunting of the president
Regent Releasing
Diceburg Llc.
Credits:
Directors-screenwriters: Harry Thomason, Nickolas Perry
Producer: Douglas Jackson
Executive producer: Mark S. Weiner
Co-producers: Joe Conason, Amy Greenspun, Keith Sky
Editor: Nickolas Perry
Director of photography: Jim Roberson
Music: Bruce Miller
No MPAA rating
Running time -- 89 minutes...
Beginning with footage of Clinton's impeachment hearings, the film then flashes backward and outlines in considerable detail -- using extensive archival footage and interviews with many of the figures involved -- the many ways in which right-wing elements sought to undercut Clinton's candidacy and his presidency. It is quite a cautionary tale for left wingers, even if it never quite manages to provide a sense of exactly why Clinton and wife Hillary so provoked the outsized animus of their political opponents.
Many of the plot elements play like the sort of comic thrillers involving bumbling protagonists written by Elmore Leonard. Some of the more odious figures are Everett Ham, the leader of an organization (the Alliance for the Rebirth of an Independent America) dedicated to discrediting Clinton; Cliff Jackson, a lawyer who was involved in the Arkansas State Troopers revelations and the release of Clinton's military draft record; and private investigator Larry Case, who sought to exploit the release of the Gennifer Flowers story for financial gain. Also providing testimony are David Brock, a formerly conservative journalist who has since recanted many of his assertions, and Susan McDougal, who movingly describes her experiences while being incarcerated for her refusal to testify in the Whitewater investigation.
While the film provides much fascinating detail, especially in its delineation of the way that even less-than-credible figures can manipulate the media, the sheer volume of information presented may prove confusing for those not already familiar with the facts. Worse, it uses numerous hoary techniques -- including tabloid-television-style editing and ominous background music -- that tend to detract from the seriousness of the issues being addressed.
Morgan Freeman delivers the portentous narration.
The hunting of the president
Regent Releasing
Diceburg Llc.
Credits:
Directors-screenwriters: Harry Thomason, Nickolas Perry
Producer: Douglas Jackson
Executive producer: Mark S. Weiner
Co-producers: Joe Conason, Amy Greenspun, Keith Sky
Editor: Nickolas Perry
Director of photography: Jim Roberson
Music: Bruce Miller
No MPAA rating
Running time -- 89 minutes...
NEW YORK -- The potent subject matter of this documentary adapted from the best-selling book by Joe Conason and Gene Lyons is unfortunately undercut by its tabloid-style execution. Detailing the ambitious campaign by both reputable and dubious elements of the right wing to oppose Bill Clinton, "The Hunting of the President" sacrifices credibility not only by the fact that it was co-directed and co-written by the obviously partisan Harry Thomason (along with Nickolas Perry), but also because of its cheesy cinematic style. The film should benefit from the current insatiable appetite for political material, but it will likely be overshadowed by the impending release of Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11."
Beginning with footage of Clinton's impeachment hearings, the film then flashes backward and outlines in considerable detail -- using extensive archival footage and interviews with many of the figures involved -- the many ways in which right-wing elements sought to undercut Clinton's candidacy and his presidency. It is quite a cautionary tale for left wingers, even if it never quite manages to provide a sense of exactly why Clinton and wife Hillary so provoked the outsized animus of their political opponents.
Many of the plot elements play like the sort of comic thrillers involving bumbling protagonists written by Elmore Leonard. Some of the more odious figures are Everett Ham, the leader of an organization (the Alliance for the Rebirth of an Independent America) dedicated to discrediting Clinton; Cliff Jackson, a lawyer who was involved in the Arkansas State Troopers revelations and the release of Clinton's military draft record; and private investigator Larry Case, who sought to exploit the release of the Gennifer Flowers story for financial gain. Also providing testimony are David Brock, a formerly conservative journalist who has since recanted many of his assertions, and Susan McDougal, who movingly describes her experiences while being incarcerated for her refusal to testify in the Whitewater investigation.
While the film provides much fascinating detail, especially in its delineation of the way that even less-than-credible figures can manipulate the media, the sheer volume of information presented may prove confusing for those not already familiar with the facts. Worse, it uses numerous hoary techniques -- including tabloid-television-style editing and ominous background music -- that tend to detract from the seriousness of the issues being addressed.
Morgan Freeman delivers the portentous narration.
The hunting of the president
Regent Releasing
Diceburg Llc.
Credits:
Directors-screenwriters: Harry Thomason, Nickolas Perry
Producer: Douglas Jackson
Executive producer: Mark S. Weiner
Co-producers: Joe Conason, Amy Greenspun, Keith Sky
Editor: Nickolas Perry
Director of photography: Jim Roberson
Music: Bruce Miller
No MPAA rating
Running time -- 89 minutes...
Beginning with footage of Clinton's impeachment hearings, the film then flashes backward and outlines in considerable detail -- using extensive archival footage and interviews with many of the figures involved -- the many ways in which right-wing elements sought to undercut Clinton's candidacy and his presidency. It is quite a cautionary tale for left wingers, even if it never quite manages to provide a sense of exactly why Clinton and wife Hillary so provoked the outsized animus of their political opponents.
Many of the plot elements play like the sort of comic thrillers involving bumbling protagonists written by Elmore Leonard. Some of the more odious figures are Everett Ham, the leader of an organization (the Alliance for the Rebirth of an Independent America) dedicated to discrediting Clinton; Cliff Jackson, a lawyer who was involved in the Arkansas State Troopers revelations and the release of Clinton's military draft record; and private investigator Larry Case, who sought to exploit the release of the Gennifer Flowers story for financial gain. Also providing testimony are David Brock, a formerly conservative journalist who has since recanted many of his assertions, and Susan McDougal, who movingly describes her experiences while being incarcerated for her refusal to testify in the Whitewater investigation.
While the film provides much fascinating detail, especially in its delineation of the way that even less-than-credible figures can manipulate the media, the sheer volume of information presented may prove confusing for those not already familiar with the facts. Worse, it uses numerous hoary techniques -- including tabloid-television-style editing and ominous background music -- that tend to detract from the seriousness of the issues being addressed.
Morgan Freeman delivers the portentous narration.
The hunting of the president
Regent Releasing
Diceburg Llc.
Credits:
Directors-screenwriters: Harry Thomason, Nickolas Perry
Producer: Douglas Jackson
Executive producer: Mark S. Weiner
Co-producers: Joe Conason, Amy Greenspun, Keith Sky
Editor: Nickolas Perry
Director of photography: Jim Roberson
Music: Bruce Miller
No MPAA rating
Running time -- 89 minutes...
- 6/18/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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