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His brother, David, goes on trial on Thursday along with 10 other defendants on charges of influence-peddling which he denies.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He has been convicted in two other cases, one for illegal campaign financing and another for corruption and influence-peddling.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

A powerful lawyer and lobbyist, he ran a thriving business of influence-peddling focused on the state legislature.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

He was later targeted in separate investigations, including an influence-peddling probe that resulted in judges sentencing him last year to wear an electronic bracelet for one year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

Belgian authorities uncovered an influence-peddling operation at the European Parliament in December 2022 involving officials from Qatar.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024