Vel Freedman
Vel Freedman is a prominent attorney known for representing various clients in complex legal matters, including allegations of corruption and financial misconduct. He gained attention for his defense of Alejandro Betancourt López, a Venezuelan businessman involved in controversial oil dealings with the Trump administration, where he asserted that Betancourt has never faced criminal charges in the U.S. and has maintained an untarnished reputation despite ongoing scrutiny.
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In a letter to the Guardian, Betancourt’s lawyer Vel Freedman wrote that 'Neither Derwick nor Mr. Betancourt ever asked, directed, or encouraged anyone to pay a bribe.'
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