Mueller fraud investigator brought in to help Vance's probe of Trump Org.

[Yorkie Mom]

Morgan Magionos, who was a lynchpin to the prosecution of former President Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, is a member of the team of outside experts from FTI Consulting aiding Manhattan DA in probe of Trump’s taxes.

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Mueller fraud investigator brought in to help Vance's probe of Trump Org.

(CNN)A former FBI forensic accountant key to special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election is one of several accountants working on the Manhattan district attorney's investigation into the Trump Organization, people familiar with the matter say.

Morgan Magionos, who was a lynchpin to the prosecution of former President Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, is a member of the team of outside experts from FTI Consulting aiding New York prosecutors.

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance brought on FTI Consulting last year as part of his office's wide-ranging investigation into possible insurance fraud, fraud involving lenders, and tax fraud.

Prosecutors often retain experts in accounting, money laundering and tax for complicated financial investigations. Vance's office has also recruited Mark Pomerantz, a well-respected lawyer who has deep experience in complex white-collar probes.

More: https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/08/politics/vance-mueller-manafort/index.html

[Yorkie Mom]

1. ... snip

Magionos, a certified fraud examiner and accountant, spent nine years at the FBI where she worked in its international corruption squad in Washington, DC. She was detailed to the Mueller investigation and traced Manafort's assets across four countries. Manafort was charged with multiple counts of bank fraud, failing to report foreign bank accounts, and filing false tax returns, among other crimes.

At Manafort's trial, Magionos testified that she uncovered several foreign bank accounts linked to Manafort and traced $15 million in transfers that Manafort used to fund his personal lifestyle, including an ostrich-skin jacket and landscaping services for his home in the Hamptons. Manafort was convicted on eight counts and later pleaded guilty to other charges. Trump pardoned Manafort earlier this year.

[Budi]

2. Sinking some teeth into Trump's crime spree.

I wonder who replaces Vance when he leaves his job later this year?

Is that position elected or chosen by Gov or Feds??

[Ocelot II]

3. Feds would not be involved - it's a state job.

Nobody appoints the Manhattan DA because it's an elected position.

[Budi]

4. Ok. Thanks