Federal prosecutor Adam Schleifer was terminated from his position in Los Angeles after the White House intervened, reportedly due to pressure from legal representatives of Andrew Wiederhorn, the former CEO of fast-food chains. Schleifer was responsible for prosecuting Wiederhorn, who faces allegations of tax evasion through improper shareholder loans. Despite his indictment and continued prosecution, Wiederhorn's legal team sought to have the charges dismissed, leading to Schleifer's unexpected dismissal on orders from President Trump. This incident highlights potential influences on federal prosecutions by higher political powers.
"In an unexpected move, federal prosecutor Adam Schleifer was terminated as a result of actions taken by the White House, particularly after pressure from lawyers for fast-food executive Andrew Wiederhorn."
"Carley Palmer, a former federal prosecutor, mentioned that Schleifer was informed of his dismissal via a brief email from a White House staff account, indicating the unusual nature of this intervention."
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