Reputation Management Gone Bad

An attorney convicted of Class A misdemeanors has been suspended on an interim basis by the Oklahoma Supreme Court

On October 15, 2019, Bradley A. Pistotnik pled guilty to the Information charging three violations of 18 U.S.C. § 3, Accessory After the Fact in relation to 18 U.S.C. § 875(d) (communication of an extortionate threat in interstate commerce), Class A misdemeanors. On October 16, 2019, the Court sentenced Bradley A. Pistotnik to a fine of $375,000 ($125,000 per violation); $55,200 in restitution; and a $300 assessment, payable in a lump sum payment of $430,500 due immediately.

The plea was covered by KWCH 12 which included his statement

The U.S. Government dismissed all ten felonies listed in the original indictment against lawyer Brad Pistotnik in exchange for pleas to three misdemeanor “accessory after the fact” charges. Mr. Pistotnik entered into a plea agreement whereby the government sought no prison time, no probation and Mr. Pistotnik would pay fines of $375,000.00 plus court costs and restitution. The U.S. District Court accepted the plea deal. Mr. Pistotnik has paid his fines and restitution, and he is now done with this chapter of his life. He looks forward to continuing to assist Kansans who have been injured in serious accidents.

The Wichita Eagle also  reported on the plea 

A Wichita attorney known as “The Bull” has admitted his involvement in cyber threats against his critics, and a federal court ordered him to pay more than $425,000.

Brad Pistotnik, 63, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to three counts of being an accessory after the fact to making an extortionate threat over the internet, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said in a news release. The crimes are misdemeanors.

Pistotnik was ordered to pay a $375,000 fine and $55,200 in restitution. He will not serve time in prison or on probation. The fine, restitution and lack of imprisonment or probation were recommended by both parties in a plea deal.