Andrew Weissmann: Mueller Prosecutor, Critic, And Now Defendant?

Does a tweet carry the weight to ignite a legal battle? Absolutely, especially when it involves accusations of witness coaching and defamation, landing former Mueller probe prosecutor Andrew Weissmann in the crosshairs of a lawsuit.

The legal arena is ablaze as a federal judge has decided against dismissing a defamation case brought forth by a former White House lawyer from the Trump administration against none other than Andrew Weissmann, the MSNBC pundit and former key figure in the Mueller investigation. The crux of the matter lies in a tweet, meticulously scrutinized by the court, alleging that the lawyer "coached her to lie," sparking a contentious legal battle that questions the boundaries of commentary and accountability in the age of social media.

Here's a quick look at his background and professional journey:

Full Name Andrew Weissmann
Date of Birth March 17, 1958
Profession Attorney, Professor
Education
  • J.D., Columbia Law School
  • A.B., Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
Career Highlights
  • Chief of the Criminal Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice (2015)
  • Management Role, 2017 Special Counsel Team led by Robert Mueller
  • Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, prosecuting members of Genovese, Colombo, and Gambino crime families
  • FBI's Former General Counsel
  • MSNBC Legal Analyst
  • Distinguished Senior Fellow, NYU Law's Center on the Administration of Criminal Law (CACL)
Controversies
  • Subject of defamation lawsuit related to statements made about witness coaching
  • Criticized for his role in the Mueller investigation by political figures, including Donald Trump
Website NYU Law Faculty Profile
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