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Zachary is a brilliant attorney - he has a keen understanding of the law, with years of experience and practices with diligence and integrity. It was a pleasure to work with and learn from Zach, as he provided thoughtful and meticulous guidance. Zach is undoubtedly a devoted and passionate advocate for his clients, who operates with confidence, reliability, and the utmost professionalism. — Vidya P.
June 18, 2025
The Nation: ZMO client Shujun Wang is a “bad example” of Chinese transnational repression
In a fascinating critical analysis of the Shujun Wang trial and the media coverage of it, the storied liberal newsweekly The Nation took on 60 Minutes, the FBI, and the federal prosecutors who pursued ZMO client Shujun Wang for the better part of a decade. “Prosecutors likened Wang’s work to that of a John LeCarré ...
May 30, 2025
Buffalo News: Prosecutors in retrial of 1993 homicide want to keep motions secret
Any ruling that blocks the release of the defense motions would “impose a prior restraint on Mr. Pugh and this office’s right to free speech and free expression,” defense attorney Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma wrote in a letter to the judge. Margulis-Ohnuma also said he saw no basis for keeping sealed the people’s request to block the ...
May 21, 2025
ZMO explains to 60 Minutes why his client was spared prison time in Chinese spying case
China’s spies are everywhere, according to a the season finale of 60 Minutes that aired last Friday. But ZMO Law PLLC client Shujun Wang, a 74-year-old Chinese-born American historian based in Queens, was not sent to prison even after he was convicted of violating the Foreign Agent Registration Act. Attorney Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma explained the weaknesses ...
May 6, 2025
Margulis-Ohnuma questions case against Sean Combs
According to Reuters, Diddy’s lawyers face an uphill battle to undermine his accusers. But the case charges both sex trafficking and racketeering–known as RICO. “The fact that he had a fight with his girlfriend seems like a thin reed to charge RICO,” Margulis-Ohnuma said, referring to the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
April 28, 2025
ZMO on Diddy trial: Both sides want a jury without strong opinions
Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma, a New York-based defense lawyer, said Combs’s panel would likely consist ultimately of people without firm convictions about issues of consent and sexual abuse. “One side or the other will figure out a way to get rid of the ones who do have strong opinions,” Margulis-Ohnuma said.
