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Lev Parnas
Convicted Felon
Giuliani Associate, Ukraine Scheme Operative
Overview
Lev Parnas is a Soviet-born American businessman who worked with Rudy Giuliani to pressure Ukraine to investigate the Bidens. He was convicted of campaign finance violations and has become a cooperating witness, providing extensive evidence against Trump and Giuliani.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Ukraine pressure campaign with Giuliani
Campaign finance violations; straw donations
Arrested at Dulles Airport fleeing country with one-way tickets
Recorded conversations with Trump
Provided evidence to January 6 Committee
Testified Trump knew"exactly what was going on"
Related Investigations (2)
Criminal Charges & Violations
3 documented violations
52 U.S.C. § 30121Foreign national campaign contributions(Election Crimes)
52 U.S.C. § 30122Straw donor contributions(Election Crimes)
18 U.S.C. § 1014Wire fraud(Financial Crimes)
Known Associates & Connections
Rudy Giuliani
Handler, Ukraine pressure campaign
Igor Fruman
Business partner, co-defendant
Donald Trump
Met multiple times, photographed together
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- February 6, 1972
- Birthplace
- Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
- Also Known As
- Giuliani's Fixer
Education
- •Unknown
Key Timeline
1972
Born in Odessa, Soviet Union
2018
Begins working with Giuliani on Ukraine
2019
Arrested at Dulles Airport (October 9)
2021
Convicted of campaign finance violations
2022
Sentenced to 20 months in prison
2024
Provides testimony against Trump