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USA v. Zarrab et al

  1. July 29, 2020

    Feds Say Recusal Bid 'Grossly Distorts' Judge's Statements

    Federal prosecutors in New York on Tuesday said a Turkish bank accused of facilitating sanctions evasion "grossly" distorted the statements of the judge handling its case in service of its request for the judge's recusal.

  2. July 20, 2020

    2nd Circ. Upholds Turkish Banker's Conviction

    The Second Circuit upheld a Turkish banker's conviction for evading U.S. sanctions on Iran, saying in a Monday opinion that strong evidence supported the jury verdict, even if one of the government's charging theories missed the mark.

  3. July 15, 2020

    Turkish Bank Wants Judge Off Sanctions Case Over Remarks

    Turkey's Halkbank asked a Manhattan federal judge to recuse himself from handling the case alleging the bank violated U.S. sanctions on Iran, saying his past remarks suggest he already thinks the bank is guilty.

  4. June 30, 2020

    Halkbank Case May Be A Slog In The COVID-19 Age

    An attorney for Turkey's state-owned Halkbank on Tuesday told a New York federal judge it didn't envision being ready for trial over an alleged multibillion-dollar scheme to evade American sanctions targeting Iran until the spring of 2022, citing the difficulties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  5. March 31, 2020

    Williams & Connolly Enters Halkbank Case For 'Fresh Start'

    Halkbank denied U.S. criminal money laundering, fraud and sanctions-evasion charges in Manhattan federal court Tuesday as its newly hired legal team from Williams & Connolly LLP said the Turkish bank wants a "fresh start" with new representation.

  6. February 25, 2020

    Turkish Bank Agrees To Be Arraigned On Sanctions Charges

    Counsel for Turkey's state-owned Halkbank said Tuesday that the bank, after months of avoiding a formal appearance, has agreed to be arraigned in a New York federal court on charges that it violated U.S. sanctions against Iran.

  7. January 01, 2020

    White Collar Cases To Watch In 2020

    In 2020, defense attorneys will have their eye on a number of cases and trends, including the potentially game-changing U.S. Supreme Court review of convictions stemming from the Bridgegate scandal, a racketeering case against traders at JPMorgan Chase and a continued focus on sanctions enforcement.

  8. December 05, 2019

    Turkish Bank Must Show Up To Challenge Iran Sanctions Case

    A New York federal judge on Thursday shot down a bid by Turkish lender Halkbank to make a special appearance in court to address charges of violating U.S. sanctions against Iran, saying it must face arraignment before challenging the case.

  9. November 05, 2019

    Turkish Bank's Bid To Dodge Arraignment Vexes Judge

    A Manhattan federal judge on Tuesday puzzled over a Turkish bank's request to make a special appearance in court — rather than face a formal arraignment — to address charges of violating U.S. sanctions against Iran, as the government called the bank's request "strange."

  10. October 15, 2019

    US Charges Turkish Bank In Scheme To Evade Iran Sanctions

    Federal prosecutors in Manhattan brought an indictment against Turkey's Halkbank on Tuesday for allegedly flouting U.S. sanctions on Iran by allowing the country to access some $20 billion in funds, including proceeds from oil and gas sales to Turkey.