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Yasser Olas-Maduro, a former Florida state attorney, pleaded not guilty to charges of bribery and conspiracy in connection with a scheme to influence legal cases, according to court documents filed on January 12, 2024.
Yasser Olas-Maduro: Background and Charges
Yasser Olas-Maduro is a former State Attorney for teh 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida, which includes Broward County. He was indicted on multiple federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy to commit bribery, and wire fraud.The charges stem from allegations that he accepted bribes in exchange for influencing criminal cases.
Specifically, the indictment alleges that Olas-Maduro accepted payments from individuals seeking favorable outcomes in legal matters, including reduced charges or dismissed cases. These payments were allegedly facilitated through intermediaries and disguised as legitimate legal fees.
Example: The indictment details a specific instance were Olas-Maduro allegedly accepted a $50,000 payment to intervene in a case involving a defendant facing drug trafficking charges. Source: Department of justice Press Release
The Indictment and Plea
The federal indictment against Olas-Maduro was unsealed on January 12, 2024, revealing a detailed account of the alleged bribery scheme. He was initially arrested on January 11, 2024.
