Continuing the legal battle between John Textor and Leila Pereira, the Botafogo director promises to sue the president of Palmeiras in the USA
The novel between John Textor It is Leila Pereira seems to be far from over. In an interview with ‘GE’, the North American leader assured that he will sue the president of Palm trees in the United States. Recently, the two have exchanged accusations and criticisms regarding the way the Brazilian Championship of 2023, which ended with Verdão winning the title and possible fraud pointed out by the CEO of SAF Botafogo.
Textor revealed that he has hired an experienced lawyer, who was present at ‘Fifagate’, the biggest investigation into corruption in the history of football. “She has crossed the line. I am going after her. I have hired Paul Tuchmann, who played a key role in the downfall of FIFA officials. He is now in the private sector, a lawyer. I will look responsibly at what can be done. I am obviously under attack.”said the American.
In the interview with ‘GE’, the leader cited an “executive order” signed by Joe BidenPresident of the United States, in December 2023, which provides for the restriction of entry of people into the country, if they are involved in corruption issues, including money laundering and obstruction of investigative processes.
“It’s not a crime, because Leila didn’t do anything in the US, but it’s an anti-corruption rule. It says that people who impede or obstruct anti-corruption investigations can lose their visas and can lose their right to visit the US. From the standpoint of slander or defamation, of course,” explained Textor.
Source: sportbuzz
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