Who is David Correia and what did he do?
The plea by David Correia, 45, a former golf professional, came to charges of making false statements to the Federal Election Commission and wire fraud conspiracy. It occurred in a remote appearance before U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken in Manhattan.
Who is David Correia and Lev Parnas?
Former pro golfer and restaurateur David Correia and three other men -- Lev Parnas, Igor Fruman and Andrei Kukushkin -- with ties to Giuliani were charged in October 2019 in an alleged campaign finance scheme that allegedly used straw donors to disguise their donations and that of someone described as a Russian national into US elections.
What did Joe Correia plead guilty to in court?
Correia pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making false statements to the Federal Election Commission after he and Parnas were indicted for the scheme.
What nationality is golfer David Law?
David Law (golfer) David Connor James Law (born 4 May 1991) is a Scottish professional golfer who plays on the European Tour.
What is David Correia's career?
Fields. Geography, American studies. Institutions. University of New Mexico. David Correia is an American scholar and activist, and an associate professor of American Studies at the University of New Mexico, where his classes focus on the relationship between culture, politics, and the environment.
What is Correia's critique of Diamond?
Correia's critique stems from his assertion that Diamond "develops an argument about human inequality based on a determinist logic that reduces social relations such as poverty, state violence, and persistent social domination, to inexorable outcomes of geography and environment.".
Why did Correia and Parnas go to Ukraine?
Correia had accompanied Parnas and Fruman, both Soviet-born businessmen, on their trip to Ukraine to help Giuliani, and was there to secure business deals, CNN has reported. Parnas and Fruman introduced Giuliani to Ukrainian prosecutors, who Giuliani claims provided negative information about the former vice president.
When is the fraud guarantee trial?
The trial for Parnas, Fruman and Kukushkin has been scheduled for March 1, 2021.
Who made the political donations?
According to the indictment, Parnas and Fruman made the political donations in the name of a company they set up called Global Energy Producers. Prosecutors allege it was not an operating company but a vehicle to hide that the true source of the money was a mortgage Fruman had taken out on a Florida property.
Did Correia give investors wrong information?
Correia admitted on Thursday that he had given investors "incorrect" information about the startup, which, he said, he knew at the time was wrong. CNN previously reported that their business was pitched as an insurance policy for companies to protect against fraud.
Who is the only person to plead guilty to the charges?
Correia, who is the only individual to plead guilty to the charges, is not cooperating with authorities as part of his plea. The judge set his sentencing for February 8. Parnas, Fruman and Kukushkin have all pleaded not guilty.
Who is Correia Parnas?
Correia was a longtime business associate of Parnas, who, along with Fruman, had helped Giuliani, President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, in his bid to dig up dirt on Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his son Hunter in Ukraine.
Amateur career
In 2009 Law won two important match-play titles, the Scottish Amateur and the Scottish Boys Amateur Championship. He won the Scottish Amateur for a second time in 2011. Law was not selected for the 2011 Walker Cup at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club despite his win in the Scottish Amateur.
Professional career
Law turned professional in late 2011. He won the 2013 Sueno Dunes Classic on the Pro Golf Tour and finished fifth in the Order of Merit to earn a place on the Challenge Tour for 2014. Since 2014 he has played primarily on the Challenge Tour combined with some appearances on the Pro Golf Tour and the MENA Golf Tour.
