The Defense Team
Mr. Fuster initially hired attorneys Michael Von Zamft and
Jeffrey Samek to represent him in his probation revocation matter. Once criminal charges
were filed against Mr. Fuster and Iliana, the court declared them indigent and appointed
Von Zamft and Samek to represent the couple. Mr. Von Zamft, in turn, hired an
investigator, Stephen Dinerstein, to look into various matters connected with the defense.
On April 26, 1985, State Attorney Janet Reno wrote to Mssrs. Von
Zamft and Samek, stating the following:
It is my intention to make a plea offer to Iliana Fuster which
would include testimony against her husband and codefendant, Francisco Fuster. Please let
me know as soon as possible your opinion and thoughts on the matter.
Not surprisingly, in early May, Mr. Von Zamft decided the
defenses of Mr. and Mrs. Fuster should be officially severed. He, therefore, petitioned
the court and asked that he be appointed to represent Iliana separately and that Mr. Samek
be charged with Mr. Fuster’s representation. The court granted permission for them to
do so.
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