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Ep. 144 Lawfare in Maine: Nathan Rearden on PPP Persecution & Political Targeting
Published 3 months ago
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Nathan Reardon, longtime Maine business owner, recounts his federal case over a $59k PPP loan: what he sees as politically motivated lawfare tied to his Trump support, Christian faith, and Bangor prominence.Key points:
- Loan used for real payroll/expenses; eligible and under-claimed.
- Agent intimidation, media hits, firearm removal, no-bail jail time.
- Plea coercion, 20-month sentence (far harsher than similar/bigger cases), alleged violations (constructive amendment, bias ignored).
- Current fight: Appeals, lawyer lawsuit, FOIA battles, probation restrictions.
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