Prosecutors Challenge Ozy Media CEO’s Bid to Disqualify Judge in Fraud Case

Federal prosecutors have countered Ozy Media CEO Carlos Watson’s effort to overturn his fraud and identity theft convictions by arguing that the assets held by the presiding New York federal judge are in hedge funds, rather than in entities affected by Watson’s actions. According to the prosecution, even if connections existed, the investments are deemed insignificant and should not influence the case. This attempt to disqualify the judge has been described as a “last-ditch effort” by Watson. For further details, you can read the full Law360 report here.