Lev Parnas
Lev Parnas was a business associate of Rudy Giuliani who became a central figure in the 2018 Trump-Ukraine scandal. The scandal involved alleged efforts by associates of Trump to pressure the Ukrainian president to open an investigation into Joe Biden's son Hunter's business dealings in the country.
Russians' Assets in U.S. Would Give Americans 'Heart Attacks': Lev Parnas
Parnas said that after the fall of the Berlin Wall, President Vladimir Putin gave money to Russian billionaires and told them to spend it all over the world, including in the U.S.
Trump-Backed Adam Laxalt's Lengthy List of Financial Scandals
The former president is stumping for Adam Laxalt, a U.S. Senate candidate in Nevada whose past controversies have involved allegations of pressuring officials.
Lev Parnas says Ukraine not investigating Biden 'saved the world'
The Ukrainian-American businessman said the world would look very differently had Ukraine's president opened an investigation into Joe Biden.
Trump's Old 'Grudge' Helped Propel DeSantis to GOP Stardom—Lev Parnas
Ron DeSantis has emerged as a potential rival to Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Lev Parnas Not in Custody After Conviction, Says 'I've Never Hid'
U.S. District Court Judge Paul Oetken declined a request from prosecutors to jail Parnas after he was convicted of campaign finance charges on Friday.
Rudy Giuliani Voicemail Hints at Cause of Federal Search Warrant
Warrants are particularly tough to secure when prosecutors want to conduct searches at an attorney's home or office, according to evidence collection steps outlined in a Department of Justice handbook.
Lev Parnas Lawyer Pens Letter to McConnell Asking to Let His Client Testify
Joseph Bondy, attorney for Lev Parnas, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Friday, asking that his client be allowed to testify in the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
New Lev Parnas Video Shows RNC Chief Warmly Greeting Igor Fruman
A video released by the attorney of Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas Thursday shows Igor Fruman being greeted warmly by RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel, before the indicted men mingle with President Donald Trump at a 2018 Mar-a-Lago event.
Graham Was 'In the Loop' About Efforts to Get Dirt on Bidens, Parnas Claims
The indicted Florida businessman told CNN he did not know if Graham was "deeply involved" and had not had direct contact with the senator.
Trump and Parnas Spoke About Rick Scott's Midterm Campaign at 2018 Dinner
A spokesperson for the Florida senator said he had "no recollection" of meeting the indicted businessman.
Parnas Asks Court for Permission to Hand Over More Trump Tapes to Dems
Joseph Bondy, the attorney of Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas, has asked a federal judge to allow his client to hand over further secret recordings of President Donald Trump to House Democrats.
Lev Parnas Lawyer Says It's 'Curious' Bolton Agrees With Quid Pro Quo Claim
Joseph Bondy tweeted that it was "curious" that Bolton was reportedly told of "the same Presidential quid pro quo" his client has described.
Trump Said It Would've Been 'Tougher' to Win Against Clinton-Sanders Ticket
"He's the only one I didn't want her to pick," the president said of Sanders in the newly-released recording.
Lev Parnas Has More Recordings of Donald Trump, His Attorney Says
The indicted Rudy Giuliani associate is in possession of more recordings made by Igor Fruman, his lawyer Joseph Bondy told CNN's Anderson Cooper.
Recording Reportedly Shows Trump Ordering Removal of Ukraine Ambassador
Marie Yovanovitch, the former ambassador to Ukraine, was eventually removed in April 2019 in a sprawling scandal that has engulfed the Trump administration.
Lev Parnas Attorney Shares Video of Pence With Indicted Giuliani Associate
"Mike Pence does indeed know the guy," Joseph Bondy wrote on Twitter as he posted footage of his client with the vice president and second lady Karen Pence.
House Democrats Release Messages Between Lev Parnas and Devin Nunes Aide
House Democrats released a fresh batch of evidence for the Trump impeachment trial Friday, highlighted by text messages between Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas and an aide to Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.).
Democratic Rep Tells Nunes' Lawyer: 'Take Your Letter and Shove It'
California Democratic Representative Ted Lieu responded to Congressman Devin Nunes' threat of a defamation lawsuit by sending a letter to Nunes' lawyer which read in part, "Take your letter and shove it."
Robert Hyde Claims Adam Schiff 'Likes to... Spy on Americans'
Connecticut Republican Robert Hyde also alleged that Lev Parnas planned to have Rudy Giuliani kidnapped in Ukraine in order to blackmail the president.
Reince Priebus Accuses MSNBC Host of Being Involved in Conspiracy
Reince Priebus accused MSNBC host Rachel Maddow of being involved in a conspiracy, after she interviewed Lev Parnas on Thursday.
Jimmy Kimmel Says Lev Parnas' Trump Claims Feel Like 'The Sopranos'
The ABC host mocked the reaction to claims made by Rudy Giuliani's aide that President Trump knew about pressure on Ukraine to dig dirt on the Bidens.
Trump Snaps At CNN's Jim Acosta To Be 'Quiet' After Questions About Parnas
President Donald Trump has maintained that he does not know Lev Parnas, despite being pictured in photos with him.
Sen. Graham Says Parnas Is 'Crooked As a Snake' After Evidence Disclosure
The South Carolina congressman said new evidence presented by Parnas was "no different" to earlier impeachment evidence.
Parnas Says Trump Tried to Fire Yovanovitch Several Times With No Success
Lev Parnas told MSNBC'S Rachel Maddow Thursday that President Donald Trump attempted to fire then-Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch multiple times, but it didn't work. "It was becoming comical," Parnas said.
Lev Parnas' Interview on MSNBC Drew 4.5 Million Viewers
The show's previous record was 4.13 million viewers in March 2017.
Parnas compares Trump to a 'cult leader' and says Biden did nothing wrong
In the second installment of his interview with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, Lev Parnas compared President Donald Trump to a "cult leader," saying "There's a lot of Republicans that would go against [Trump]."
Jake Tapper Calls Out Dems For Believing Parnas' Allegations Unquestioned
He said Democrats were acting as if Lev Parnas "is the second coming of Theodore Roosevelt or something" after his Wednesday evening interview with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Trump Says He Doesn't Know Parnas, Video Emerges of Trump Meeting Parnas
After President Donald Trump told CNN's Jim Acosta to be "quiet" about Rudy Giuliani's former business associate Lev Parnas at a press gaggle Thursday, video was released by Parnas' lawyer showing Trump and Parnas shaking hands at Mar-a-Lago.
Kellyanne Conway Says She Doesn't Know Lev Parnas; Their Selfie Resurfaces
"I don't know Lev Parnas. What documents?" Conway said during a CNN interview.
#NunesKnew Trends After GOP Rep. Admits He Spoke To Lev Parnas
The topic came after an interview on Fox News in which Nunes admitted that he remembered the call, but just had not recognized the name "Parnas."
