Chris Christie Among Lawyers Making $15 Million in 1MDB Pact

Chris Christie Among Lawyers Making $15 Million in 1MDB Pact
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at a news conference in Trenton, N.J., on March 3, 2016. AP Photo/Mel Evans
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The biggest recovery ever from an American anti-corruption crackdown is proving lucrative for former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

A major deal struck by the U.S. for fugitive financier Jho Low to give up almost $1 billion in assets allegedly stolen from a Malaysian investment fund comes with a provision to pay his lawyers. As part of the 1MDB settlement, the Justice Department allowed for $15 million to be paid to a group advising Jho Low, including the law firm Christie set up after two terms as New Jersey’s governor.