Don Lichterman - Famous Entrepreneur in the Entertainment Industry
Don Lichterman, an activist, an author, an executive and an entrepreneur in the entertainment industry. After graduating from the University of Maryland, Lichterman got his career start by managing a recording studio in Central New Jersey. He then went on to work at Universal (MCA at that time), Atlantic Records, Sire Records, PolyGram and at the Warner Music Group before starting Sunset Recordings (SCA). At SCA, Lichterman handles all phases of operations over ten (10) entertainment companies including two record labels, a music supervision company, a film company, a home video company, an internet television network, a radio station, a collectibles and merchandise company. He is also the founder and head of a non-profit organization.
Since starting his career, Don Lichterman (Sunset recordings) has garnered many certified awards including four (4) Multi-Platinum Awards, Two (2) Platinum Awards and two (2) Gold Record Awards issued by the Recording Industry Association of America (R.I.A.A.). And, along with that, he was issued an "All Around Achievement" Award for being part of the labels (MCA Records) "best year ever", and he has been issued (2) Multi-Platinum Awards, Two (1) Platinum Award and two (1) Gold Record Award) awards issued by the Australian Recording Industry Association (A.R.I.A.). He has used his entertainment career and those successes and experiences to help the gain awareness for the activism work he has done for decades now. Don Lichterman is also the author of two (2) books and is a blogger with Google+ and with Blogger. He has also volunteered for many animal organizations, wildlife organizations, and political organizations and most recently was a volunteer Volleyball, Softball and basketball coach with the Special Olympics of New Jersey.
Lichterman is a prominent liberal progressive voter for decades now, while also being a fiscal conservative when it comes to his views about government. He has participated three (3) years at the "Grammy's On the Hill" eventin Washington DC while also being part of lobbying with certain Senators (Dick Durbin, Susan Collins, Tom Udall, and viewed speeches by Nancy Pelosi, etc.) at the senate Building.
Today, Don Lichterman’s companies are all consciously driven to help spread the words about wildlife issues, climate issues, gun safety issues, animal welfare issues including him being a part of countless rescue’s, along with overall awareness uncovering corrupt issues we face. Since starting Sunset Recordings, the company has produced and distributed many projects on behalf of the War on Drugs, the Dolphin hunting seasons in Taiji, Japan, Elephants, Lions and albums and songs produced for the Dolphin Project, UNICEF and for the ALDF (Animal League Defense Fund).
Gen. Michael Flynn's immunity request gets no takers — yet - USA TODAY
Michael Flynn's attorney says the former national security adviser is in discussions with the House and Senate intelligence committees on receiving immunity from "unfair prosecution" in exchange for questioning in the Russia investigation.
WASHINGTON — While President Trump encouraged former top aide Michael Flynn to offer testimony to investigators in exchange for immunity from possible prosecution, congressional leaders investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 election signaled Friday that it was too early to consider such an agreement.
"We should first acknowledge what a grave and momentous step it is for a former national security adviser to the president of the United States to ask for immunity from prosecution,'' said California Rep. Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee. "When the time comes to consider requests for immunity from any witness, we will of course require a detailed proffer of any intended testimony.''
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Schiff's statement marked the first public remarks by from any of the leaders of the House and Senate Intelligence committees regarding Flynn's immunity request initially conveyed late Thursday by attorney Robert Kelner.
"Gen. Flynn certainly has a story to tell, and he very much wants to tell it, should the circumstances permit,'' Kelner said, before stating Flynn's desire for immunity.
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"No reasonable person, who has the benefit of advice from counsel, would submit to questioning in such a highly politicized, witch-hunt environment without assurances against unfair prosecution,'' Kelner said.
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Prosecutors called no victims of illegal detention to the witness stand, although they successfully blocked a defense motion that would have prevented them from doing so.
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And the star of the show, Arpaio, never testified in his own defense.
Arpaio was present each of the four days in court though, attentive to each of the witnesses. The former sheriff seemed in high spirits throughout the proceedings, often chatting and joking with reporters in the hallways.
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The order stated that deputies could not detain any individuals solely because they were suspected of being in the country without authorization and were not accused of a crime.
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Deputies continued to detain these individuals, turning them over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the Border Patrol, until the order became permanent in May 2013.
Prosecutors from the U.S. Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section said the practice led to at least 171 victims illegally detained.
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Prosecution’s response
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Trial attorney John Keller attempted to undermine former lieutenant Joe Sousa’s argument that his former employer never instructed him to violate a judge's order. Keller highlighted inter-office emails to and from Sousa just after the order was issued.
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The emails indicate that Sousa and Sgt. Brett Palmer spoke to former Arpaio attorney Tim Casey several times about how the injunction would affect operations.