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The Tilman of Impeachment Defendants?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Carl Herrera, Feb 2, 2021.

  1. Carl Herrera

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    https://news.yahoo.com/fees-not-just-strategy-blew-020144132.html

    The rift between Trump and Butch Bowers, which was thought to be caused by a disagreement over defense strategy, was also reportedly brought on by compensation quarrels between the two.

    Trump and Bowers reportedly negotiated fees for the impending impeachment trial during a series of tense phone calls. Trump has raised more than $170 million from the public since Election Day that could be used for legal defenses.

    At first, the two agreed Bowers would be paid $250,000, according to Axios. Trump was reportedly "delighted" by the amount. That figure only covered the South Carolina attorney's individual services. More lawyers, research, and miscellaneous legal fees were not included in the number.

    When Bowers presented a total budget of $3 million, Trump was incensed, the outlet reported. He reportedly called the attorney and the two negotiated down to $1 million.
     
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    Butch Bowers?! I thought his son murdered him in his sleep.
     
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    Given Trump's history of not paying contractors this should surprise no one..
     
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    Hmmmm, sounds about like Trump. Keeping all his Grifting funds to his own pockets.
     
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    Um... That $170 is only to be used to make America great.
     
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    Who the hell just drops TWO THIRDS of their cost just like that from a bullying prospective client?? If he's that bad at negotiating, why the hell would you want him potentially arguing your innocence in front of the United States Senate?

    I wasn't really planning to watch much of the impeachment, but damn this might be too good to pass up. This lawyer obviously is horrible, and it's going to be a sh$t show.
     
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  7. Carl Herrera

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    those lawyers resigned. He got new lawyers now.
     
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    Ole Bowers better get that money up front.
     
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    dip$hit wants one of those lawyers you see on late night TV that you only have to pay if you win...

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