Preet Bharara

Preet Bharara is an American lawyer who served for seven and a half years as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York from 2009 to 2017. As U.S. Attorney, Bharara oversaw the investigation and litigation of all criminal and civil cases brought on behalf of the United States in the Southern District of New York. He supervised an office of more than 200 Assistant U.S. Attorneys, who handled a high volume of cases involving terrorism, narcotics and arms trafficking, financial and healthcare fraud, cybercrime, public corruption, gang violence, organized crime, and civil rights violations.


In 2012, Bharara was featured on the cover of TIME magazine and its list, "100 Most Influential People in the World." From 2012 to 2016, Bharara was also included in Vanity Fair's "New Establishment lists," Worth magazine's "The Power 100: The 100 Most Powerful People in Finance," included in Bloomberg Markets "50 Most Influential" list in 2014. The New York Times dubbed Bharara as one of "the nation's most aggressive and outspoken prosecutors. Bharara has used his voice to advocate for justice, against corruption and in support of public service. He has penned opinion pieces for the New York Times and Washington Post and is a sought-after speaker on a range of issues.


On April 1, 2017, Bharara joined the NYU School of Law faculty as a Distinguished Scholar in Residence. On April 1, 2017, Bharara joined the NYU School of Law faculty as a Distinguished Scholar in Residence. He is also the Executive Vice President of Some Spider Studios where he hosts a CAFE podcast focusing on issues of justice and fairness.

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Preet Bharara appears in the following:

Preet Bharara: 'Banned by Putin, Fired by Trump'

Friday, March 18, 2022

Preet Bharara on the latest news.

Impeachment Trial Analysis: The Line Between The Law And Politics

Friday, February 12, 2021

Preet Bharara gives his analysis of the second impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump.

The Rule of Law and the President

Wednesday, February 05, 2020

Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara, gives his prosecutorial thoughts on the Trump presidency and impeachment.

Preet Bharara's Task Force

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

Preet Bharara calls for anti-corruption measures to become law, like making it illegal for a president to appoint a family member to a position inside the White House. 

Preet Bharara's 'Doing Justice'

Monday, April 15, 2019

Preet Bharara on "Doing Justice."

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Preet Bharara's Take on the News

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Former U.S. Attorney General Preet Bharara talks about being fired, Harvey Weinstein, Jeff Sessions and more.

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First Silver, Now Skelos: Preet Bharara Takes on Albany Corruption

Monday, December 14, 2015

Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, discusses his work prosecuting Dean Skelos, Sheldon Silver and the other Albany corruption cases this year.

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Feds Won't Rule Out Cuomo-Moreland Probe

Thursday, April 10, 2014

In the wake of the dissolution of the Moreland Commission, Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, explains why he is criticizing NY Governor Cuomo and talks about what more could be accomplished to stem abuse and prosecute public corruption. Plus: his recent remarks on big banks and possible future charges against financial institutions.

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Preet Bharara on Justice

Monday, November 19, 2012

Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, discusses his role in prosecuting Wall Street crime and terror cases.

 

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