Convicted Trump Media-linked fraudster funded pro-Trump film in hopes of pardon, lawsuit says

LA Times Thursday 3rd September 2026, 10:00AM 1 min read 4 hours ago

<p>Michael Shvartsman provided funding for the documentary 'The Man You Don't Know' and attended its Mar-a-Lago premiere in hopes of winning a pardon, according to a lawsuit by an L.A. studio alleging threats and extortion.</p>

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