Gregg Jarrett
American lawyer and journalist
Born
April 7th, 1955
70 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Worked as a legal analyst and commentator for major news networks. Served as a journalist with a focus on legal issues. Authored several books on law and politics, including titles addressing high-profile cases and media narratives. Contributed to discussions on judicial matters, offering insights based on extensive legal experience.
Provided legal analysis for Fox News
Authored books such as 'The Russia Hoax'
Worked as a reporter for ABC News
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