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Sep 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Trump Media-linked fraudster sought pardon via film
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A Los Angeles studio sued Michael Shvartsman, alleging he threatened and extorted people after funding the pro-Trump documentary “The Man You Don’t Know.” The suit says Shvartsman, who pleaded guilty in 2024 to insider trading tied to Trump Media, helped finance the film and attended its Mar-a-Lago premiere in hopes of securing a presidential pardon.
WHO: Michael Shvartsman; a Los Angeles film production studio/production company; Trump Media & Technology Group (context)
WHAT: Lawsuit alleges Shvartsman funded a pro-Trump documentary and sought a presidential pardon, while also making threats and extortion tied to the film.
WHEN: Reported Sep 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles
WHY: The lawsuit says Shvartsman funded the documentary and attended its Mar-a-Lago premiere as part of a bid to obtain a presidential pardon.
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