9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals,
Criminal
Jun. 26, 2010
A Sad Spectacle
It's tragic and ridiculous that Pierce O'Donnell should go to jail or lose his law license over a small contribution to a failed political campaign.
Timothy D. Reuben
Founder and CEO
Reuben, Raucher & Blum
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Reuben is the founder and CEO at Reuben Raucher & Blum. Alongside his extensive career as a civil litigator specializing in complex matters at both the trial and appellate level, he serves pro bono as a temporary judge and settlement officer for the Los Angeles Superior Court, as well as a fee arbitrator for the LA County Bar.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals just overturned District Judge S. James Otero and reinstated criminal charges against Pierce O'Donnell, one of Los Angeles' brightest and most successful trial attorneys. United States v. O'Donnell, 2010 DJDAR 8903. O'Donnell is accused of violating federal campaign finance laws - specifically 2 USC Section 441f, which simply states: "No person shall make a contribution in the name of another person." O'Donnell allegedly contributed $26,000 in...
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