Trump ally Thomas Barrack reaches deal with prosecutors to free him from jail before corruption trial

Posted by on July 23, 2021 2:19 pm
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Billionaire Trump ally Thomas Barrack has reached a deal with prosecutors that will free him from jail pending trial, CNN’s Paula Reid reports.

Barrack was arrested on a seven-count indictment that included illegal lobbying for the United Arab Emirates, obstruction of justice, and lying to the FBI.

Barrack was chairman of Trump’s inaugural committee, which has also faced allegations of misconduct. Both Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump, Jr. have faced allegations of lying during investigations into the committee.

The deal Barrack reportedly reached with prosecutors still needs to be approved by the judge overseeing the case.

Because Barrack is a billionaire, prosecutors had worried he might be a flight risk.

Matthew Grimes and Rashid Sultan Rashid Al Malik Alshahhi were also charged in the case.

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