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Mel Weiss is an attorney who co-founded Milberg Weiss, a New York City-based law firm that was investigated for paying millions in kickbacks to clients to induce them to serve as lead plaintiffs in class-action lawsuits.
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Fast Facts:
- Born: 1935
- Graduated New York University Law School, 1959
- Indicted on September 20, 2007
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Sentencing
On June 2, 2008, Weiss was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the kickback scheme. Total restitution includes $9.8 million in forfeitures and $250,000 in fines.Quotes:
- "Over the course of 25 years, Melvyn Weiss and his co-conspirators compromised the justice system as they caused associates to lie to judges across the nation." - Thomas P. O'Brian, U.S. Attorney, Los Angeles
- "The Milberg Weiss trial lawyer scandal has exposed a potentially serious threat to our nation’s economy, but to date, the Democrat-controlled Congress has done nothing about it." - Rep. John A. Boehner (R), Ohio
- "My contrition is profound and genuine." - Mel Weiss at his sentencing
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Mel Weiss on Amazon
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Mel Weiss Questions
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Is Paprikas Weiss (sp) still in business? If so, how can i find them? 2 AnswersIf you are refering to Paprikas Weiss, the Hungarian food shop that was located on Second Avenue, NY, once the Hungarian Zabar's, it has been missing for roughl... read more -
OPEN THREAD: Florida Senator Mel Martinez Resigns 1 AnswerI'm getting mixed messages; "spending more time with the family" is a phrase that seems to be used as a smoke screen, or is he resigning to be available to run... read more -
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Who knows anything about Mel Whites partner Gary Nixon? 1 AnswerMel White began dating Gary Nixon in 1984 and became legally married to each other in June 2008. They met and fell in love fifteen years ago at All Saints Episc... read more
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