The lawyer Don Jr. hired has a history of handling high-profile organized crime and cybercrime cases

Buzzfeed: The lawyer Don Jr. hired has a history of handling high-profile organized crime and cybercrime cases.

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Donald Trump Jr. Has Hired A Lawyer Who Has Handled Organized Crime And Cybercrime Cases

Donald Trump Jr. has hired New York criminal defense lawyer Alan Futerfas as the president’s son faces scrutiny for his meeting last year with a Russian lawyer

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Unlike Kasowitz, however, Futerfas’ practice is steeped in high-profile white collar matters, as well as the occasional political controversy. News archives show that Futerfas has long represented clients with alleged ties to organized crime, including alleged members of the Bonanno, Gambino, Genovese, and Colombo crime families. Last year, he represented the son of a New York pizzeria owner who was found guilty of drug-related charges in a case that stemmed from an investigation into drug trafficking by the Italian mafia.

He’s also handled several cybercrime cases. His clients have included a Russian man who created computer malware and rented it out to criminals to rob banks, and an Israeli man who was one of several defendants charged in a massive hack of consumer data from JPMorgan Chase and other financial institutions.

According to Futerfas’ law firm website, he graduated from The Julliard School and is a bass-trombonist. He was once a member of an orchestra comprised of New York lawyers.

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Credit where credit is due. Jr hired somebody with experience in representing mobsters and with cybercrime experience.