Mr. Fruman was at the center of a campaign to damage then-President Donald J. Trump’s rivals, but was brought down by campaign finance charges. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Fruman, Igor”
Lev Parnas, Ex-Giuliani Ally, Is Convicted of Campaign Finance Charges
By Gotham Rex on October 22, 2021
A federal jury found that Mr. Parnas and a second man funneled a Russian tycoon’s money to U.S. candidates to win favorable treatment for a marijuana business. Source: New York Times
Ex-Giuliani Ally Gained Easy Access to Trump’s Orbit, Texts Show
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2021
Lev Parnas appeared to parlay donations to Republican candidates into influence and access — and money from a Russian tycoon. Source: New York Times
Lev Parnas: Altruist or Schemer? 2 Views as Trial Begins
By Gotham Rex on October 13, 2021
Was Lev Parnas a businessman who cared about energy independence and marijuana legalization? Or a conniver who flouted campaign finance laws? Source: New York Times
Trump’s Shadow Looms as Trial of Giuliani Associate Begins
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2021
Though Mr. Parnas played a key role in the events that led to the former president’s impeachment, the charges he faces involve accusations of campaign finance violations. Source: New York Times
Igor Fruman Expected to Plead Guilty in Campaign Finance Case
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2021
Igor Fruman had aided Rudolph Giuliani in his effort to dig up dirt on Donald J. Trump’s political rivals. Source: New York Times
Firing of U.S. Ambassador Is at Center of Giuliani Investigation
By Gotham Rex on April 29, 2021
Prosecutors want to scrutinize Rudolph W. Giuliani’s communications with Ukrainian officials about the ouster of the ambassador, Marie L. Yovanovitch. Source: New York Times
Business Partner of Giuliani Associate Is Expected to Plead Guilty
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2020
David Correia was charged with duping investors in a start-up he founded with Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudolph W. Giuliani. Source: New York Times
Lev Parnas, Giuliani Associate, Faces New Fraud Charges
By Gotham Rex on September 17, 2020
Mr. Parnas, who participated in a campaign to dig up dirt on the president’s political rivals, is accused of swindling investors. Source: New York Times
Inside William Barr's Effort to Undermine N.Y. Prosecutors
By Gotham Rex on June 25, 2020
The firing of the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan was foreshadowed by a disagreement over a case linked to President Trump. Source: New York Times