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Cyrus Vance Jr.'s father held significant governmental positions, including serving as Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter.
Answer: True
Cyrus Vance Jr.'s father, Cyrus R. Vance, served as Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter, among other high-level governmental roles.
Cyrus Vance Jr. completed his undergraduate studies at Yale University and obtained his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.
Answer: True
Cyrus Vance Jr. graduated from Yale University for his undergraduate studies and subsequently earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.
Cyrus Vance Jr. and his wife, Peggy McDonnell, have one child.
Answer: False
Cyrus Vance Jr. and Peggy McDonnell have two children.
Vance's father served as Secretary of the Army under President John F. Kennedy.
Answer: True
Cyrus R. Vance, the father of Cyrus Vance Jr., held the position of Secretary of the Army during President John F. Kennedy's administration.
Vance's father served as Secretary of the Army under President John F. Kennedy.
Answer: True
Cyrus R. Vance, the father of Cyrus Vance Jr., held the position of Secretary of the Army during President John F. Kennedy's administration.
Which of the following positions did Cyrus Vance Jr.'s father NOT hold?
Answer: United States Attorney General under President Nixon
Cyrus R. Vance held positions including Secretary of State, Deputy Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of the Army, but not United States Attorney General.
Where did Cyrus Vance Jr. pursue his legal education?
Answer: Georgetown University Law Center
Cyrus Vance Jr. earned his Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center.
Upon graduating from law school, Cyrus Vance Jr. immediately commenced his professional career as a partner at a prominent New York City law firm.
Answer: False
Following his graduation from law school, Cyrus Vance Jr. began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's office, rather than immediately joining a private firm as a partner.
Cyrus Vance Jr. relocated to Seattle in 1988 to establish his professional identity independently of his father's influence.
Answer: True
Vance moved to Seattle in 1988 with the explicit intention of building his professional reputation separate from his father's considerable influence.
While residing in Seattle, Vance co-founded a law firm and served as an adjunct professor teaching criminal law at the University of Washington.
Answer: False
In Seattle, Vance co-founded a law firm and taught trial advocacy as an adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law, not criminal law at the University of Washington.
Vance returned to New York in 2004 and joined the law firm Morvillo, Abramowitz, Grand, Iason, Anello & Bohrer, P.C.
Answer: True
Vance rejoined the New York legal community in 2004, becoming a principal partner at the firm Morvillo, Abramowitz, Grand, Iason, Anello & Bohrer, P.C.
Vance commenced his legal career in Seattle subsequent to his graduation from law school.
Answer: False
Vance began his legal career in New York City as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, prior to his move to Seattle.
Vance commenced his legal career in Seattle subsequent to his graduation from law school.
Answer: False
Vance began his legal career in New York City as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, prior to his move to Seattle.
Why did Cyrus Vance Jr. move to Seattle in 1988?
Answer: To build his reputation independently of his father.
Vance relocated to Seattle in 1988 with the stated objective of establishing his professional identity separate from his father's significant influence.
What subject did Vance teach as an adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law?
Answer: Trial Advocacy
While serving in Seattle, Vance taught trial advocacy as an adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law.
In what year did Vance return to New York to join the law firm Morvillo, Abramowitz, Grand, Iason, Anello & Bohrer, P.C.?
Answer: 2004
Vance returned to New York in 2004 and became a principal partner at the law firm Morvillo, Abramowitz, Grand, Iason, Anello & Bohrer, P.C.
Cyrus Vance Jr.'s tenure as the District Attorney of New York County spanned twelve years.
Answer: True
Cyrus Vance Jr. served as the District Attorney of New York County for twelve years, from January 1, 2010, to January 1, 2022.
Prior to assuming the role of District Attorney, Vance held positions including a consulting expert for the Office of Family and Children Ombudsman and a Special Assistant New York State Attorney General.
Answer: True
Before becoming District Attorney, Vance engaged in public service roles such as a consulting expert for the Office of Family and Children Ombudsman and a Special Assistant New York State Attorney General.
The New York Governor's Sentencing Commission, on which Vance served, was instrumental in reforming the state's mandatory minimum sentencing laws for violent felonies.
Answer: False
While Vance served on the Governor's Sentencing Commission, its notable contribution was the overhaul of New York's Rockefeller drug laws, rather than specifically mandatory minimums for violent felonies.
Cyrus Vance Jr. announced his candidacy for Manhattan District Attorney in March 2009.
Answer: True
Cyrus Vance Jr. officially declared his candidacy for the position of Manhattan District Attorney on March 9, 2009.
Robert Morgenthau, Vance's predecessor, did not endorse Vance's candidacy for District Attorney.
Answer: False
Robert Morgenthau, the outgoing District Attorney, publicly endorsed Vance, deeming him the most qualified candidate.
Vance's 'Community Based Justice' program proposed assigning prosecutor teams to specific precincts to foster community relationships.
Answer: True
The 'Community Based Justice' initiative under Vance aimed to embed prosecutor teams within specific precincts to cultivate stronger relationships with local residents and organizations.
Cyrus Vance Jr. publicly supported the use of the death penalty in New York.
Answer: False
Cyrus Vance Jr. consistently maintained a position opposing the death penalty throughout his career.
Vance won the 2009 general election for Manhattan District Attorney with a substantial majority of the votes.
Answer: True
Vance secured a decisive victory in the 2009 general election for Manhattan District Attorney, capturing 91 percent of the votes cast.
Cyrus Vance Jr. assumed office as District Attorney on January 1, 2011.
Answer: False
Cyrus Vance Jr. was sworn into office as the District Attorney of New York County on January 1, 2010.
Vance's administration established a Conviction Integrity Program within the DA's office.
Answer: True
A key initiative of Vance's administration was the establishment of a Conviction Integrity Program within the District Attorney's office.
Vance's administration secured hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements during his tenure as District Attorney.
Answer: True
During his twelve-year tenure, Vance's administration achieved hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements through various prosecutions and legal actions.
Vance's administration secured hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements during his tenure as District Attorney.
Answer: True
During his twelve-year tenure, Vance's administration achieved hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements through various prosecutions and legal actions.
What was Cyrus Vance Jr.'s primary public service role from 2010 to 2022?
Answer: Manhattan District Attorney
Cyrus Vance Jr. served as the District Attorney of New York County from January 1, 2010, to January 1, 2022.
What was Vance's initial role in the Manhattan District Attorney's office?
Answer: Assistant District Attorney
Upon commencing his legal career, Vance served as an Assistant District Attorney within the Manhattan District Attorney's office.
Vance served on the New York State Judicial Screening Panel and contributed to which commission related to sentencing reform?
Answer: The Governor's Sentencing Commission
Vance served on the New York State Judicial Screening Panel and contributed to the Governor's Sentencing Commission, which addressed sentencing reform.
Who endorsed Cyrus Vance Jr. in his 2009 campaign for Manhattan District Attorney?
Answer: Robert Morgenthau
Robert Morgenthau, the outgoing District Attorney, endorsed Cyrus Vance Jr. in his 2009 campaign.
What was the core idea behind Vance's 'Community Based Justice' program?
Answer: Assigning prosecutor teams to specific communities to build relationships.
The 'Community Based Justice' program aimed to assign prosecutor teams to specific communities to foster relationships with residents and local organizations.
What was Vance's consistent stance on the death penalty during his career?
Answer: He was opposed to the death penalty.
Cyrus Vance Jr. consistently maintained a position opposing the death penalty throughout his career.
How long did Cyrus Vance Jr. serve as the District Attorney of New York County?
Answer: Twelve years
Cyrus Vance Jr. served as the District Attorney of New York County for twelve years, from January 1, 2010, to January 1, 2022.
Which of the following was NOT a unit established or consolidated by Vance's administration?
Answer: Environmental Crimes Unit
Vance's administration established or consolidated units such as the Conviction Integrity Program, Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau, and Public Integrity Unit, but not an Environmental Crimes Unit.
During his tenure as an Assistant District Attorney, Vance exclusively prosecuted cases involving white-collar crime.
Answer: False
As an Assistant District Attorney, Vance prosecuted a range of cases, including murder, organized crime, political corruption, and international art fraud, in addition to white-collar crime.
In the 2011 Jeffrey Epstein case, Vance's office was commended for its rigorous prosecution and handling of the matter.
Answer: False
Vance's office faced criticism regarding the 2011 Jeffrey Epstein case, particularly concerning a prosecutor's argument for a reduction in Epstein's sex offender status.
Vance's office prosecuted Abacus Federal Savings Bank, resulting in the bank's closure.
Answer: False
Abacus Federal Savings Bank and its employees were acquitted of all charges following the prosecution by Vance's office.
Vance's office encountered criticism regarding its perceived leniency in adjudicating certain motor vehicle offenses, particularly in cases involving serious accidents.
Answer: True
Commentary questioned Vance's office's approach to motor vehicle offenses, citing instances where penalties for serious accidents were perceived as lenient.
The charges filed against Dominique Strauss-Kahn were dismissed by Vance's office due to concerns regarding the accuser's credibility.
Answer: True
Vance's office dismissed the charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn, citing significant concerns about the credibility of the accuser.
Paul Manafort was convicted of mortgage fraud based on charges initiated by Vance's office.
Answer: False
Although Vance's office filed mortgage fraud charges against Paul Manafort, a judge subsequently dismissed these indictments, ruling they constituted double jeopardy.
Allegations suggested that campaign contributions influenced Vance's office's decisions concerning cases involving Harvey Weinstein and the Trump family.
Answer: True
Allegations arose suggesting a correlation between campaign contributions and Vance's office's prosecutorial decisions in cases involving Harvey Weinstein and the Trump family.
An investigation by the New York State Attorney General cleared Vance's office regarding its handling of the 2015 Harvey Weinstein case.
Answer: False
The New York State Attorney General investigated Vance's office concerning its handling of the 2015 Harvey Weinstein case, indicating scrutiny rather than a clearance.
A federal judge ruled Vance's office's enforcement of the gravity knife ban was constitutional.
Answer: False
A federal judge determined that Vance's office's enforcement of the gravity knife ban was unconstitutional due to vagueness and potential for arbitrary application.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a sitting president is immune from state criminal subpoenas in the *Trump v. Vance* case.
Answer: False
The Supreme Court ruled in *Trump v. Vance* that a sitting president does not possess immunity from state criminal subpoenas seeking private papers.
Vance's office investigated Allen Weisselberg and his family to determine if they received untaxed benefits from the Trump Organization.
Answer: True
The investigation into Allen Weisselberg and his family by Vance's office focused on the potential receipt of untaxed benefits from the Trump Organization.
Vance's Major Economic Crimes Bureau secured convictions in cases involving significant financial crimes, including a $120 million art fraud.
Answer: True
The Major Economic Crimes Bureau, under Vance's leadership, achieved convictions in substantial financial crime cases, such as a $120 million art fraud.
Sergey Aleynikov was prosecuted by Vance's office for duplicating computer code from Goldman Sachs, and the conviction was ultimately upheld.
Answer: True
Sergey Aleynikov was prosecuted by Vance's office for duplicating computer code from Goldman Sachs. Although a state court justice initially overturned the guilty verdict, an appellate court subsequently reinstated it, meaning the conviction was ultimately upheld.
Vance's office charged a homeless man with felony assault after he allegedly kicked a handcuffed officer, a decision later criticized and partially dropped.
Answer: True
Vance's office faced criticism for charging a homeless man with felony assault after he allegedly kicked a handcuffed officer; the charges were subsequently reduced.
Vance's office indicted 11 corporations for allegedly evading U.S. economic sanctions on Iran.
Answer: True
Vance's office initiated indictments against 11 corporations accused of circumventing U.S. economic sanctions targeting Iran.
The *New York Times* reported that Vance's office returned a donation from Harvey Weinstein's lawyer after scrutiny of the 2015 case.
Answer: True
Reporting by *The New York Times* indicated that Vance's office returned a donation received from Harvey Weinstein's legal counsel following questions about the handling of the 2015 case.
In the *Cracco v. Vance* ruling, the judge found Vance's office's enforcement of the gravity knife ban constitutional.
Answer: False
The ruling in *Cracco v. Vance* declared Vance's office's enforcement of the gravity knife ban unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court's ruling in *Trump v. Vance* affirmed that presidents have absolute immunity from state criminal subpoenas.
Answer: False
The Supreme Court's decision in *Trump v. Vance* established that sitting presidents do not possess absolute immunity from state criminal subpoenas.
The documentary *Abacus: Small Enough to Jail* suggested Vance's prosecution of the bank was an attempt to scapegoat the owners.
Answer: True
The documentary *Abacus: Small Enough to Jail* posited that Vance's prosecution of Abacus Federal Savings Bank was an effort to scapegoat the owners and project an image of toughness on white-collar crime.
Vance's office offered a plea deal for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage in a case where a motorist struck a cyclist.
Answer: True
In a case involving a motorist striking a cyclist, Vance's office extended a plea agreement that reduced the charges to leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.
In the Marcus Ewing 'dooring' death case, Vance's office declined charges because the person opening the door possessed the vehicle's keys.
Answer: False
Vance's office declined to file charges in the Marcus Ewing 'dooring' death case, citing that the individual opening the door did not possess the vehicle's keys, among other factors.
Vance's office secured convictions in the drunk driving case that killed Leandra Rosado, contributing to the creation of Leandra's Law.
Answer: True
The convictions secured by Vance's office in the drunk driving incident that resulted in Leandra Rosado's death were instrumental in the subsequent passage of Leandra's Law.
Lawrence Salander, president of Salander-O'Reilly Gallery, was acquitted in the $120 million art fraud case.
Answer: False
Lawrence Salander, president of Salander-O'Reilly Gallery, was convicted in the $120 million art fraud case prosecuted by Vance's office.
Following a federal judge's ruling, gravity knives were banned statewide in New York.
Answer: False
A federal judge declared the enforcement of the gravity knife ban unconstitutional, leading to legislative changes that legalized gravity knives in New York.
The investigation into Donald Trump's tax returns by Vance's office focused on potential discrepancies in property valuations.
Answer: True
The investigation initiated by Vance's office concerning Donald Trump's tax returns reportedly examined potential discrepancies in the valuation of properties.
In the case where a cab driver injured pedestrians, Vance's office filed charges after a two-month investigation.
Answer: False
Despite a two-month investigation into the incident where a cab driver injured pedestrians, Vance's office ultimately decided not to file charges.
The New York State Attorney General investigated Vance's office in March 2018 concerning the handling of a 2015 Harvey Weinstein case.
Answer: True
In March 2018, the New York State Attorney General initiated an investigation into Vance's office's handling of the 2015 Harvey Weinstein case.
Vance's office prosecuted Sergey Aleynikov for allegedly stealing trade secrets from JPMorgan Chase.
Answer: False
Vance's office prosecuted Sergey Aleynikov for duplicating computer code from Goldman Sachs, not for stealing trade secrets from JPMorgan Chase.
The prosecution of Abacus Federal Savings Bank by Vance's office resulted in a conviction, as documented in the film *Abacus: Small Enough to Jail*.
Answer: False
The prosecution of Abacus Federal Savings Bank by Vance's office concluded with an acquittal for the bank and its employees, contrary to the premise of a conviction.
Vance's office subpoenaed eight years of Donald Trump's tax returns from Mazars.
Answer: True
Vance's office issued a subpoena to Mazars, Donald Trump's accounting firm, requesting eight years of his tax returns.
The *New York Times* reported that Vance's office returned a donation from Harvey Weinstein's lawyer after scrutiny of the 2015 case.
Answer: True
Reporting by *The New York Times* indicated that Vance's office returned a donation received from Harvey Weinstein's legal counsel following questions about the handling of the 2015 case.
In the *Cracco v. Vance* ruling, the judge found Vance's office's enforcement of the gravity knife ban constitutional.
Answer: False
The ruling in *Cracco v. Vance* declared Vance's office's enforcement of the gravity knife ban unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court's ruling in *Trump v. Vance* affirmed that presidents have absolute immunity from state criminal subpoenas.
Answer: False
The Supreme Court's decision in *Trump v. Vance* established that sitting presidents do not possess absolute immunity from state criminal subpoenas.
The documentary *Abacus: Small Enough to Jail* suggested Vance's prosecution of the bank was an attempt to scapegoat the owners.
Answer: True
The documentary *Abacus: Small Enough to Jail* posited that Vance's prosecution of Abacus Federal Savings Bank was an effort to scapegoat the owners and project an image of toughness on white-collar crime.
Vance's office offered a plea deal for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage in a case where a motorist struck a cyclist.
Answer: True
In a case involving a motorist striking a cyclist, Vance's office extended a plea agreement that reduced the charges to leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.
In the Marcus Ewing 'dooring' death case, Vance's office declined charges because the person opening the door possessed the vehicle's keys.
Answer: False
Vance's office declined to file charges in the Marcus Ewing 'dooring' death case, citing that the individual opening the door did not possess the vehicle's keys, among other factors.
Vance's office secured convictions in the drunk driving case that killed Leandra Rosado, contributing to the creation of Leandra's Law.
Answer: True
The convictions secured by Vance's office in the drunk driving incident that resulted in Leandra Rosado's death were instrumental in the subsequent passage of Leandra's Law.
Lawrence Salander, president of Salander-O'Reilly Gallery, was acquitted in the $120 million art fraud case.
Answer: False
Lawrence Salander, president of Salander-O'Reilly Gallery, was convicted in the $120 million art fraud case prosecuted by Vance's office.
Following a federal judge's ruling, gravity knives were banned statewide in New York.
Answer: False
A federal judge declared the enforcement of the gravity knife ban unconstitutional, leading to legislative changes that legalized gravity knives in New York.
The investigation into Donald Trump's tax returns by Vance's office focused on potential discrepancies in property valuations.
Answer: True
The investigation initiated by Vance's office concerning Donald Trump's tax returns reportedly examined potential discrepancies in the valuation of properties.
In the case where a cab driver injured pedestrians, Vance's office filed charges after a two-month investigation.
Answer: False
Despite a two-month investigation into the incident where a cab driver injured pedestrians, Vance's office ultimately decided not to file charges.
The New York State Attorney General investigated Vance's office in March 2018 concerning the handling of a 2015 Harvey Weinstein case.
Answer: True
In March 2018, the New York State Attorney General initiated an investigation into Vance's office's handling of the 2015 Harvey Weinstein case.
Vance's office prosecuted Sergey Aleynikov for allegedly stealing trade secrets from JPMorgan Chase.
Answer: False
Vance's office prosecuted Sergey Aleynikov for duplicating computer code from Goldman Sachs, not for stealing trade secrets from JPMorgan Chase.
The prosecution of Abacus Federal Savings Bank by Vance's office resulted in a conviction, as documented in the film *Abacus: Small Enough to Jail*.
Answer: False
The prosecution of Abacus Federal Savings Bank by Vance's office concluded with an acquittal for the bank and its employees, contrary to the premise of a conviction.
Vance's office subpoenaed eight years of Donald Trump's tax returns from Mazars.
Answer: True
Vance's office issued a subpoena to Mazars, Donald Trump's accounting firm, requesting eight years of his tax returns.
Which of the following was NOT among the types of cases Vance handled as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan?
Answer: Environmental Law Violations
As an Assistant District Attorney, Vance prosecuted cases involving murder, organized crime, political corruption, and international art fraud, but not environmental law violations.
In the 2011 Jeffrey Epstein case, Vance's office faced criticism for:
Answer: Arguing for a reduction in Epstein's sex offender status.
Vance's office faced criticism in the 2011 Jeffrey Epstein case when a prosecutor argued for a reduction in Epstein's sex offender status.
What was the outcome for Abacus Federal Savings Bank after being prosecuted by Vance's office?
Answer: The bank was acquitted of all charges.
Abacus Federal Savings Bank and its employees were acquitted of all charges following the prosecution by Vance's office.
Which of the following cases handled by Vance's office resulted in charges being dismissed due to double jeopardy concerns?
Answer: Paul Manafort case
A judge dismissed the mortgage fraud charges filed by Vance's office against Paul Manafort, ruling that they constituted double jeopardy.
The investigation into Allen Weisselberg and his family by Vance's office primarily focused on:
Answer: Tax evasion related to company benefits.
The investigation into Allen Weisselberg and his family by Vance's office centered on whether they received untaxed benefits from the Trump Organization.
What was the outcome of the prosecution of the Salander-O'Reilly Gallery art fraud case?
Answer: Convictions were secured against the gallery's president and director.
Vance's Major Economic Crimes Bureau secured convictions against the president and director of the Salander-O'Reilly Gallery in a $120 million art fraud case.
A federal judge declared Vance's office's enforcement of the gravity knife ban unconstitutional based on:
Answer: Vagueness and potential for arbitrary enforcement.
A federal judge ruled that Vance's office's enforcement of the gravity knife ban was unconstitutional due to its vagueness and the potential for arbitrary application.
The documentary *Abacus: Small Enough to Jail* suggested Vance's prosecution of the bank was motivated by:
Answer: An attempt to appear tough on white-collar crime.
The documentary *Abacus: Small Enough to Jail* posited that Vance's prosecution of Abacus Federal Savings Bank was an effort to scapegoat the owners and project an image of toughness on white-collar crime.
In the case of a motorist striking a cyclist in October 2014, what was the final charge after Vance's office offered a plea deal?
Answer: Leaving the scene of an accident with property damage
In a case involving a motorist striking a cyclist, Vance's office extended a plea agreement that reduced the charges to leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.
What was the outcome for Sergey Aleynikov regarding the charges of duplicating Goldman Sachs computer code?
Answer: A state court justice overturned the guilty verdict, but an appellate court reinstated it.
Sergey Aleynikov was prosecuted by Vance's office for duplicating computer code from Goldman Sachs. Although a state court justice initially overturned the guilty verdict, an appellate court subsequently reinstated it.
Vance's office declined to file charges in the Marcus Ewing 'dooring' death case partly because:
Answer: The person opening the door did not have the keys.
Vance's office declined to file charges in the Marcus Ewing 'dooring' death case, citing that the individual opening the door did not possess the vehicle's keys, among other factors.
Which of the following financial crimes was prosecuted by Vance's Major Economic Crimes Bureau, involving Yale University as a victim?
Answer: A $100 million securities fraud scheme
Vance's Major Economic Crimes Bureau prosecuted a $100 million securities fraud scheme where Yale University was among the victims.
The investigation into Donald Trump's tax returns by Vance's office was reportedly examining:
Answer: Discrepancies in property valuations.
The investigation initiated by Vance's office concerning Donald Trump's tax returns reportedly examined potential discrepancies in the valuation of properties.
What was the stated reason Vance's office gave for not filing charges in the case where a cab driver injured pedestrians?
Answer: The driver's actions were not deemed criminal after investigation.
Despite a two-month investigation into the incident where a cab driver injured pedestrians, Vance's office ultimately decided not to file charges, stating the actions were not deemed criminal.
The New York State Attorney General investigated Vance's office concerning its handling of which high-profile case?
Answer: The Harvey Weinstein case (2015)
In March 2018, the New York State Attorney General initiated an investigation into Vance's office's handling of the 2015 Harvey Weinstein case.
Vance's office secured convictions in the drunk driving case that killed Leandra Rosado, which led to the creation of what law?
Answer: Leandra's Law
The convictions secured by Vance's office in the drunk driving incident that resulted in Leandra Rosado's death were instrumental in the subsequent passage of Leandra's Law.
What did the *New York Times* report regarding Vance's office and Harvey Weinstein's lawyer?
Answer: Vance's office returned a donation from Weinstein's lawyer.
Reporting by *The New York Times* indicated that Vance's office returned a donation received from Harvey Weinstein's legal counsel following questions about the handling of the 2015 case.
What was the legal challenge regarding Vance's office's prosecution of gravity knives?
Answer: The enforcement was found to be vague and potentially arbitrary.
A federal judge ruled that Vance's office's enforcement of the gravity knife ban was unconstitutional due to its vagueness and the potential for arbitrary application.
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a type of case prosecuted by Vance's Major Economic Crimes Bureau?
Answer: Insider trading
Vance's Major Economic Crimes Bureau prosecuted cases including securities fraud, mortgage fraud, and money laundering, but insider trading was not explicitly mentioned in the provided information for this bureau.
Cyrus Vance Jr. has been recognized as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Answer: True
Vance holds the distinction of being a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, among other professional recognitions.
Alvin Bragg succeeded Cyrus Vance Jr. as the District Attorney of New York County.
Answer: True
Alvin Bragg assumed the position of District Attorney of New York County immediately following the conclusion of Cyrus Vance Jr.'s term.
Cyrus Vance Jr. is currently a partner at the law firm Baker McKenzie.
Answer: True
Following his tenure as District Attorney, Cyrus Vance Jr. joined the law firm Baker McKenzie as a partner.
Cyrus Vance Jr. is currently a partner at the law firm Baker McKenzie.
Answer: True
Following his tenure as District Attorney, Cyrus Vance Jr. joined the law firm Baker McKenzie as a partner.
Which of the following is a professional recognition held by Cyrus Vance Jr.?
Answer: Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers
Cyrus Vance Jr. is recognized as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, among other professional accolades.
Who took office as the District Attorney of New York County immediately after Cyrus Vance Jr. completed his term?
Answer: Alvin Bragg
Alvin Bragg succeeded Cyrus Vance Jr. as the District Attorney of New York County, assuming office on January 1, 2022.