Why Did Chevron Pay Its “Dirty Tricks Guy” $2.2 Million?

Diego Borja is Chevron’s “dirty tricks guy” — that’s not an allegation, that’s how he once described himself. Recent court documents reveal that Chevron has paid Borja $2.2 million for his work. You have to wonder: What exactly is Chevron paying Borja to do? Ostensibly, that $2.2 million is for retainer fees, living expenses, income taxes [...]

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Chevron Contractor Diego Borja’s Own Lawyer Admits He Could Face Criminal Liability For Obstructing Ecuador Trial

The saga of Chevron’s self-described “dirty tricks guy” continues. As a refresher: Diego Borja is the guy who claimed in 2009 that he had video showing the Ecuadorean judge presiding over the lawsuit against Chevron accepting a bribe. Chevron breathlessly announced the bribery “scandal” and claimed Borja was just a concerned citizen with no connection [...]

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