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Writer's picture: Zumpano PatriciosZumpano Patricios

Updated: Aug 21, 2018

The Washington Post published an article today in which it outlined the of Baltimore Orioles' pitcher Sidney Ponson's "legal troubles" in Aruba, stating that "the charges against Ponson who must also make a sizable donation to charity and perform 80 hours of community service will be dropped once a settlement is reached." The charges stemmed from an altercation on an Aruban beach on Christmas Day. The article outlined the potential implications of a criminal conviction on Sidney Ponson, an Aruban citizen, including the impact such a conviction would have on his obtaining a work visa to play baseball in the United States. The article discussed how ZP&W Sports & Entertainment, LLC agent Scott Shapiro assisted with the case on immigration issues.

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Writer's picture: Zumpano PatriciosZumpano Patricios

Updated: Aug 21, 2018

Zumpano Patricios & Winker, P.A. was cited in an article today concerning the signing of free agent Carl Pavano by the New York Yankees. The article outlined the grueling schedule undertaken by Carl Pavano in determining which team would sign this heralded free agent. The article outlined a "whirlwind multicity tour dubbed 'Carlapalooza' in which the pitcher got to know the cities and teams interested in signing him." The tour was coordinated by ZP&W Sports & Entertainment, LLC agent Scott Shapiro.

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The Miami Herald cited the historic ruling yesterday by Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Ronald Dresnick awarding $86.5 million to Janet Weininger, the daughter of CIA pilot Thomas "Pete" Ray, whose plane was shot down during the April 19, 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba. After being shot down, Ray was captured, executed and his body was desecrated while on display for nearly two decades. With the assistance of her attorneys, Leon Patricios, Joseph Zumpano and Spencer Eig, Weininger was able seek justice by filing a wrongful death suit against Cuban President Fidel Castro, his brother Raul, and the Republic of Cuba.

Thomas "Pete" Ray was an Alabama National Guard pilot and flew for the CIA during the Bay of Pigs invasion in an attempt to overthrow Castro's government. Flying over Cuban territory, Ray's B26 was shot down by Cuban forces. However, Ray survived the crash landing and was captured. While being held prisoner, Castro ordered Ray's execution which was carried out by a single shot to his right temple. Upon being executed, his body was frozen in a morgue and put on display.  Read More >

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