Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.
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Owen Hanson recounts his dramatic fall from freedom after being caught trafficking nearly one ton of cocaine. Hanson admits his initial hesitation gave way to greed and adrenaline as he built a lucrative drug money-laundering operation spanning Australia and the U.S. His downfall began when undercover federal agents posing as money movers infiltrated his network, wooing him with seemingly legitimate business on a golf course. Hanson describes how the "too good to be true" 12.5% commission aroused little suspicion—until after a deal involving five kilos of cocaine, when he was warned he was dealing with the feds. Arrested in a dramatic swoop involving a helicopter and a staged golf outing, Hanson faced federal charges that he admits likely mean spending life in prison. Reflecting on his choices, he acknowledges the perilous mix of trust and risk that led to his capture and the crushing legal consequences awaiting him.
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