Although a lawyer is tasked with protecting their clients and their secrets, they are still held up to certain standards. Some attorneys can decide how to best approach a matter to defend their clients, but they are not exempt from the consequences of their actions. ABC News uploaded a video on their Youtube channel called “Lawyer acquitted of lying to FBI” where they describe how Michael Sussman was acquitted of lying to the FBI.
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Holding Lawyers Accountable
The legal profession is self-regulated, which means that most lawyers might get away with many things and not be charged the same as regular people. But that doesn’t mean there are consequences to people’s actions.
Michael Sussman was linked to the Hillary Clinton administration and investigated for connections with Russian emails. Donald Trump’s attorney general presented a case against Sussman questioning his connection to the foreign government which was first brought up by an FBI investigation. That said, a Washington jury acquitted him of any charges, stating that they believed the lawyer told the FBI the truth.
Check out the rest of the video for more details and remember to always hire a lawyer when you need them!
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Although a lawyer is tasked with protecting their clients and their secrets, they are still held up to certain standards. Some attorneys can decide how to best approach a matter to defend their clients, but they are not exempt from the consequences of their actions. ABC News uploaded a video on their Youtube channel called “Lawyer acquitted of lying to FBI” where they describe how Michael Sussman was acquitted of lying to the FBI.
Let’s find out more!
Holding Lawyers Accountable
The legal profession is self-regulated, which means that most lawyers might get away with many things and not be charged the same as regular people. But that doesn’t mean there are consequences to people’s actions.
Michael Sussman was linked to the Hillary Clinton administration and investigated for connections with Russian emails. Donald Trump’s attorney general presented a case against Sussman questioning his connection to the foreign government which was first brought up by an FBI investigation. That said, a Washington jury acquitted him of any charges, stating that they believed the lawyer told the FBI the truth.
Check out the rest of the video for more details and remember to always hire a lawyer when you need them!
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