In this opening episode of our Bad News, Good Lawyers podcast series, partner Tom Firestone, from our Government Investigations & White Collar Practice, speaks to Rob Zachariasiewicz (Zach) of Elicius Intelligence.
Zach spent 22 years with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), primarily with the Special Operations Division (SOD), where he developed and managed some of the DEA’s most significant and high-profile cases, including many related to Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela.
Join us for a fascinating discussion, where Zach, who is also a lawyer, shares his unique perspectives on the Maduro case.
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Key questions answered in this episode
What were the challenges of obtaining evidence and witness testimony in Maduro’s Venezuela?
How could Maduro’s arrest and extradition to the US impact organized crime and corruption in Venezuela?
What challenges will prosecutors likely face at Maduro’s trial?
If you have any questions about our podcast, please contact Tom Firestone. And look out for future episodes in this series, where we discuss the intersection of law and politics, and how good lawyers can develop creative solutions to the toughest issues.