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Judge Brnovich Photographed on Fraudster Cottrell’s Balcony Amid Pardon Bid

7/31/2026

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U.S. Judge Susan Brnovich, who said she paid her own way and had no role in the pardon request, was photographed on fraudster George Cottrell’s balcony as he seeks a presidential pardon.
Cottrell, convicted of 2017 Arizona wire fraud, is asking U.S. President Donald Trump for clemency.
The Sunday Times reported Cottrell paid former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich at least $5,000 for legal advice before his death in January.

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U.S. Judge Susan Brnovich, who said she paid her own way and had no role in the pardon request, was photographed on fraudster George Cottrell’s balcony as he seeks a presidential pardon.
Cottrell, convicted of 2017 Arizona wire fraud, is asking U.S. President Donald Trump for clemency.
The Sunday Times reported Cottrell paid former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich at least $5,000 for legal advice before his death in January.