U.S. court files motion to dismiss charges against Fat Brands

The United States Attorney for the Central District of California has filed a motion to dismiss all charges against Andrew “Andy” Wiederhorn, FAT Brands (FAT), Rebecca Hershinger, and William Amon. Wiederhorn and his legal team have consistently maintained his innocence, and that the events described involved no criminal conduct, no victims, and no financial losses. “From day one, we have maintained Andy’s innocence,” said Nick Hanna, of Gibson Dunn, counsel for Mr. Wiederhorn and the former U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California. “We are extremely grateful that the U.S. Attorney’s Office listened to our arguments and determined, in the interests of justice, that all charges should be dropped.” “We have said from the beginning that this is a case with no victims, no losses, and no crimes,” added Douglas Fuchs of Gibson Dunn and counsel to Mr. Wiederhorn. “Today, the U.S. Attorney took the appropriate step of dismissing the indictment.”