Mrs. Chapo's Lawyer to Univision Anchor: 'YOU'RE AN IDIOT'

MRC Latino | March 2, 2021
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SATCHA PRETTO: Sir, the fact is that I get paid, but not to defend drug traffickers. (I get paid) to report (the news). And so that's why I believe that the  question is valid…

JEFFREY LICHTMAN: No. No. They pay you to make up lies…

PRETTO: because I'm not going to assume- you are here to clarify.

LICHTMAN: ...they pay you to make up lies on television… It's not a valid question? Are you suggesting that by me representing a person who's charged with a crime in America, that I'm a part of the Sinaloa Cartel??  

PRETTO: Of course, you previously represented Joaquín "el Chapo" Guzmán.

LICHTMAN: and therefore I'm waiving the right to get paid?

Is that what you're saying?

PRETTO: who has been found guilty of drug trafficking in the United States.

LICHTMAN: You're an idiot. You're an idiota. It doesn't make a difference. I'm a l- it doesn't mean I'm a part of the Sinaloa Cartel. You're an idiot to suggest that I am. Es idiota. Is that Spanish? Is that Spanish? I'm allowed to, In America, those charged with a crime…

PRETTO: Attorney Jeffrey Lichtman- Attorney Jeffrey Lichtman- 

LICHTMAN: are entitled to a defense. You understand how that works?

PRETTO: I'm not disrespecting you, I gave you an opportunity to come on and talk about your case. Do not disrespect me. Thank you for joining us  this morning at Despierta América.

LICHTMAN: Solamente if you'd stop talking. And let me speak. 

PRETTO: We appreciate it. Live from New York.

LICHTMAN: Listen. Yeah. Wonderful interview. My last one for Univision.

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