Allon Lifshitz Quoted in Recent Wall Street Journal Article

Partner Allon Lifshitz has been quoted in a recent article by The Wall Street Journal, "Bob Menendez’s Unusual Request: Don’t Try Me With My Wife" (Feb. 12, 2024).

Senator Bob Menendez requested to be tried separately from his wife Nadine in their federal corruption case, arguing that joint trial would prejudice his defense due to her potential health-related absence.

Allon, a former federal prosecutor, notes the rarity and strategic implications of such a request. He emphasizes that while courts generally prefer joint trials for co-defendants, especially in conspiracy cases, severance may be granted if compelling reasons—such as conflicting defenses or health issues—risk unfair prejudice.