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Following his arrest on August 24, 2023, Donald Trump made the decision to reassess his legal representation. Subsequently, he enlisted the services of Steve Sadow, a skilled criminal defense attorney. This choice led to the replacement of Trump’s former lawyer, Drew Findling.
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According to a report from The Guardian, Drew Findling, along with Jennifer Little and Marissa Goldberg, played a significant role in negotiating Trump’s $200,000 bail. However, in the face of Trump’s racketeering charges, Steve Sadow took on the responsibility of leading the defense. This shift was confirmed by Sadow himself, who stated :
“I have been retained to act as President Trump’s legal counsel for the Fulton County case in Georgia. The indictment of the president should never have occurred. He maintains his innocence regarding all alleged charges. Our aim is for the case to be either dismissed, or if necessary, for an impartial and open-minded jury to deliver a not guilty verdict.”
It’s worth noting that Steve Sadow’s legal representation extends beyond Trump. Notably, he was previously involved in the defense of rapper Gunna during the well-known YSL RICO case. Sadow played a role in securing favorable plea agreements for members of the gang involved in the case. Beyond Gunna, Sadow has also provided legal representation for other notable figures in the music industry, including Rick Ross, T.I., and Usher.
Trump, alongside 18 co-defendants, is facing allegations of involvement in criminal actions aimed at overturning the outcome of the 2020 elections. Additionally, Trump faces charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
Having a rich history of involvement in prominent legal cases, Steve Sadow, Donald Trump’s recently retained attorney, boasts a track record that includes collaborations with Gunna, Smoke 911, and TyDolla$.
Graduating from Emory University and Marietta College in 1979, Steve Sadow’s professional dossier is replete with high-profile cases. Ranging from Gunna and Rick Ross to Howard K. Stern, The Cheetah, and Usher, Steve has lent his expertise to numerous cases, facilitating the resolution of charges for various artists.
Steve Sadow’s legal acumen spans diverse domains, encompassing civil and criminal defense, white-collar defense, celebrity defense, civil and criminal fraud, trials and appeals, as well as civil and criminal forfeiture. Over his extensive career, he has accrued a collection of accolades in recognition of his legal contributions.
Among these distinctions are his title as a Best Lawyer in America Honoree in Criminal Defense, his recognition as a Georgia Super Lawyers Honoree, and his appearances in notable publications such as Georgia Trend Magazine’s section on Georgia’s Most Influential Leaders and Atlanta’s Magazine’s feature on Atlanta’s Most Powerful Leaders.
Steve Sadow’s LinkedIn profile highlights his four-decade-long tenure in the legal realm, wherein he exclusively concentrated on defending high-profile individuals in both criminal and civil matters, explicitly refuting any past involvement as a prosecutor. Notably, his LinkedIn bio underscores his involvement in well-known cases, citing examples like those of Gunna, Usher, and Rick Ross.
Moreover, Steve Sadow references a noteworthy case involving a laboratory owner accused of orchestrating a $1.4 billion healthcare fraud scheme. Describing the allegations, he elaborated on the indictment’s claim of a pass-through billing strategy. This strategy involved the out-of-network lab sending urine drug specimens to in-network rural hospitals for initial testing, followed by definitive testing at his client’s lab, leading to subsequent billing by the hospital to private insurers.
Regarding Trump’s arrest, the event transpired briefly and lasted for approximately 20 minutes. He was subsequently transported to Georgia Jail, where a booking process yielded a mugshot of the former president. Swiftly disseminated on social media platforms, the image garnered widespread attention. However, Trump’s time in custody was short-lived as he secured his release through a $200,000 bond.
