US EditionGovernment to Drop Indictment for Fat Brands Founder Andrew Wiederhorn
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 30 – Charges against FAT Brands chair Andy Wiederhorn were dropped after a DOJ shift; company has 2,300 locations and expects over 100 new store openings this year, officials said.
- The Justice Department is dropping all charges against Andy Wiederhorn and Fat Brands, as reported by federal prosecutors on Tuesday.
- A motion to dismiss was filed by the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California for Andy Wiederhorn, Fat Brands, and two others.
- Andy Wiederhorn expressed optimism, stating, 'With this indictment behind us, I look forward to focusing on the continued growth and success of FAT Brands.'
- The U.S. Attorney's Office stated they were grateful and determined that all charges should be dropped, stating it was in the interests of justice.
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