Reuters- Veteran U.S. lawyer Brendan Sullivan is joining the defense team of indicted former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager Ralph Cioffi, a person close to the matter said on Tuesday.

Sullivan, a trial attorney who has represented high-profile clients including Iran-Contra figure Oliver North, will be an addition to Cioffi’s existing defense team, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Cioffi and another former Bear Stearns portfolio manager, Matthew Tannin, were charged in June with conspiracy and securities fraud related to last year’s collapse of two hedge funds linked to risky mortgage investments.

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