Below is a letter from Mike Shirley's defense attorney Dr. Gavin Clarkson. The original PDF may be found here along with other important documents.
The most heinous act a dying entrenched regime can commit is to strip a man of his liberty who dared to stand in opposition to its nefarious urges and whims.
Not all attacks by the Deep State make the headlines. My former client, political consultant Michael Shirley, was another victim of the Biden DOJ's attempt to retain power and stifle Republicans and other regime opposition.
Mr. Shirley stood resolute against the relentlessly corrupt Biden regime, and for that, he needs our help regaining his freedom from the wrongful imprisonment he now suffers.
The latest attack on Congressman Matt Gaetz stems from a broader and more insidious effort by the Biden Department of Justice. In the background, Joel Greenberg — a known smear artist and trust fund heir — became a willing participant in a campaign to target Republicans, including President Donald Trump, Governor Ron DeSantis, then-Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, and others.
Greenberg fabricated elaborate and bizarre fictions, including claims of signaling to Russians to release Hillary Clinton's emails via billboards. His stories, though ludicrous, provided the Biden DOJ with a vehicle for strategic media leaks and subpoenas designed to disrupt Republican efforts in the 2022 and 2024 elections.
Despite knowing Greenberg was lying, the DOJ pressed forward. Greenberg, a convicted child sex trafficker, admitted to possessing child pornography, which he claimed to have gathered to frame his uncle. Yet, as Mr. Shirley's trial approached, Greenberg altered his story, conveniently claiming the materials had been planted by a former employee.
The Biden DOJ sought to pressure Mr. Shirley, a Republican political consultant with no criminal history, into supporting their conspiracy. They offered him a deal: join their fabricated narrative, or face imprisonment for a crime he did not commit. Mr. Shirley, refusing to betray his principles, stood firm and denied them the ability to deploy their false allegations.
To be clear, Mr. Shirley did not bribe Greenberg, period. Even Greenberg himself admitted no bribery occurred. The DOJ’s case against Mr. Shirley was so tenuous that it abandoned its initial allegations and pivoted to an unfounded claim that Mr. Shirley’s invoicing practices were illegal, falsely categorizing him as a public official.
The regime’s desperation became evident during the trial. Joel Greenberg, whose ever-changing stories undermined his credibility, was not called as a witness. Instead, the DOJ relied on Joe Ellicott, another individual with a sordid history, to perpetuate their narrative. When pressed, Ellicott pleaded the Fifth over 60 times and repeatedly changed his story.
The truth is clear: the accusations against Mr. Shirley were based on lies and political malfeasance.
Evidence, including Vladimir Slonis's jailhouse letter, exposes Greenberg's deception and the DOJ’s willingness to use unreliable testimony to further its aims.
Mr. Shirley is currently serving a 7-year sentence for his refusal to participate in the Joe Biden regime’s corrupt schemes. His wrongful imprisonment serves as a warning against standing up to the Deep State’s overreach. This grave injustice must be corrected.
Mr. Shirley’s appeal is ongoing, but he should not have to endure prolonged incarceration while awaiting an uncertain resolution. Immediate relief — whether through a pardon, commutation, or overturning of his conviction — is necessary.
Here are documents that further illuminate the blatant lies and misconduct underpinning Mr. Shirley’s case. We urge you to take action to ensure justice is served and to restore liberty to Mr. Shirley and others who have resisted these abuses of power.
Dr. Gavin Clarkson, Esq., is an attorney based in Katy, Texas, west of Houston (State of Texas Bar No. 24067335).