The acquittal of Thomas J. Barrack Jr., a former Trump adviser, showed the difficulty of proving wrongdoing amid a brew of political, personal and commercial interests. Source: New York Times
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Ex-Trump Advisor Concealed His Motives, Prosecutors Say
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2022
The prosecutors grilled Thomas J. Barrack Jr. about emails, including one he passed from an influential Emirati to Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law. Source: New York Times
Ex-Trump Adviser Expected to Testify at His Own Trial
By Gotham Rex on October 24, 2022
The government says the adviser, Thomas J. Barrack Jr., never disclosed that he was working for the United Arab Emirates as he tried to influence the Trump administration. He would risk a tough cross-examination. Source: New York Times
Mnuchin Says That Barrack Opposed the Interests of His Supposed Patrons
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2022
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that Thomas Barrack opposed a United Arab Emirates blockade of Qatar. Mr. Barrack faces charges of working secretly for the Emiratis. Source: New York Times
Tillerson, Ex-Secretary of State, Expected to Testify in Foreign Influence Trial
By Gotham Rex on October 3, 2022
Prosecutors are calling on him to testify in the case of Thomas Barrack, who is accused of acting as an agent for the United Arab Emirates during the Trump administration. Source: New York Times
Trial of Former Trump Adviser Begins With Opening Statements
By Gotham Rex on September 21, 2022
Thomas Barrack is accused by prosecutors of acting as an undisclosed agent for the government of the United Arab Emirates. Source: New York Times
Trial of Trump Adviser Tom Barrack Could Shed Light on Foreign Agents
By Gotham Rex on September 19, 2022
Thomas Barrack, a Los Angeles private equity executive, is accused of working secretly for the United Arab Emirates. Source: New York Times
Indicted Trump Ally Says Prosecutors Stalled Case Until After Election
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2022
Thomas J. Barrack Jr., who is charged with illegally lobbying then-President Donald J. Trump, suggested that the delay in his prosecution was politically motivated. Source: New York Times