LEGAL FIXER
Salim Jreissati
Salim Jreissati
Former Justice Minister
The legal mastermind for the Aoun presidency. Sanctioned by the US for using his position as Justice Minister to undermine investigations and protect political allies. He is accused of turning the judiciary into a tool for political retribution.
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"The law is what we interpret it to be."
Evidence & Activities
JUDICIAL INTERFERENCE
- Sanctioned by the US Treasury for soliciting bribes and interfering in judicial proceedings.
- Accused of pressuring judges to release assistants of Hezbollah financiers.
THE PRESIDENT'S SHIELD
- Drafted the legal theories that justified the paralysis of the government and the obstruction of appointments.
- Acted as the gatekeeper for the presidency, filtering legal files to suit political agendas.
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