The Three A’s in Westchester Corruption Trial—Annabi, Aronwald and Abady

Sandy Annabi

The political corruption trial of former Yonkers City Councilwoman Sandy Annabi has taken a strange turn, with Federal prosecutors accusing Annabi attorney Bill Aronwald of using the services of Sam Abady as part of the defense team,  last month.

Aronwald called the accusation absurd, and at a court appearance last week on the case, Aronwald and Judge Colleen McMahon had an exchange about Abady in which Judge McMahon accussed Aronwald of lying and being deceptive about what role Abady was playing in Annabi’s defense.  Aronwald called McMahon’s comments offensive and wrong.

And while Annabi told the judge she has full confidence in Aronwald’s representation, it is never a good idea to piss off the Federal Judge that you will try your case before.  Which has a lot of people wondering if Aronwald’s days representing Sandy are numbered.

Abady has always been a strong supporter of Annabi’s innocence, including on this blog. Abady lost his law license in 2005.

Aronwald has represented former Westchester District Attorney Jeannie Pirro. Annabi and Al Pirro were seen ‘dozens of times’ together at Mulino’s restaurant in White Plains, according to staff at Mulino’s.

Disgraced attorney and politcal operative Anthony Mangone, who was recently disbarred, has been going around telling friends that he will not serve any jail time for his role in the corruption scandal.