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Mr. Samini is often invited to appear on nationally-recognized news programs such as Anderson Cooper 360°, The Today Show, Bloomberg Television, and CNN’s New Day. He has also provided legal commentary for Hollywood Life, Law360, Slate, and Law & Crime by Dan Abrams.

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VideoCNNJune 13, 2014

Sterling’s lawyer: ‘Comments don’t represent him’

The full New Day interview with Chris Cuomo on the league’s move to force the sale of the Clippers.

Featured · Bobby SaminiSterling’s lawyer, Bobby Samini, in a full interview on CNN’s New Day.
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VideoAnderson Cooper 360°June 14, 2014

Samini and Toobin on Sterling

Bobby Samini joins Anderson Cooper and CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin to debate the league’s case against the Clippers owner.

Featured · Bobby SaminiDonald Sterling’s lawyer, Bobby Samini, opposite Jeffrey Toobin on Anderson Cooper 360°.
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ArticleThe RingFebruary 3, 2026

Report: Floyd Mayweather sues Showtime, exec to recover $340 million

Mayweather alleges Showtime and a former executive withheld pay-per-view revenue across his record-setting run of fights.

Quoted · Bobby Samini“Mr. Mayweather will go the distance in the courtroom just as he has in the ring.”
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ArticleRolling StoneDecember 31, 2022

Not Your ‘Church Next Door’: ‘Cult’ Ignored Abuse, Ran ‘Pyramid Scheme,’ Lawsuit Claims

Rolling Stone breaks the first federal lawsuit against the International Churches of Christ, filed by Samini on behalf of five women who say leaders concealed childhood sexual abuse.

Quoted · Bobby Samini“We know there are hundreds, if not thousands of others out there. And we know they’ll come forward once they see a handful of people take the step.”
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ArticleThe GuardianMarch 19, 2023

US Christian group accused of covering up sexual abuse of minors

The Guardian follows the series of lawsuits Samini filed against the International Churches of Christ with survivor Michele “Chele” Roland, and the hundred more alleged victims who have since come forward.

Quoted · Bobby Samini“I did not expect to be so personally affected by the stories from our survivors.”
Read at The Guardian →
ArticleFox NewsJanuary 10, 2023

Multiple women sue Christian organization for alleged abuse, coverup: ‘A source of anxiety and depression’

National coverage of the suit against the International Churches of Christ, its affiliates and founder Kip McKean.

Quoted · Bobby Samini“Instead of reporting the sexual abuse to law enforcement, ‘church’ leaders shamelessly targeted and blamed the survivors.”
Read at Fox News →
VideoBloomberg TelevisionDecember 4, 2014

Zillow Is a ‘Modern Day Animal House’: Samini

On Bloomberg’s Street Smart with Trish Regan, Samini details his plaintiffs’ case against the real-estate giant.

Quoted · Bobby Samini“It’s a modern day Animal House.”
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ArticleThe Real DealOctober 9, 2019

Kuwaiti royal was defrauded of $160M investment in Mountain of Beverly Hills: lawsuit

Sheikh Khaled Al-Sabah’s sixteen-count fraud action against Victorino Noval over the Mountain of Beverly Hills, seeking $488 million in damages, with Samini as special counsel.

Quoted · Bobby Samini“There will be no issue in proving Noval received the money from Al-Sabah.”
Read at The Real Deal →
VideoFOX LAAugust 2, 2016

Bobby Samini on ex-Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca’s corruption case

After a federal judge rejected Baca’s plea deal, FOX 11 turned to Samini for what happens next.

Quoted · Bobby Samini“Baca served for a long time, I think he did a lot of good.”
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ArticleThe Hollywood ReporterJune 10, 2014

Donald Sterling’s Lawyer Calls NBA ‘A Band of Hypocrites’

THR on the TODAY interview: Samini says the league wants the team sold and nothing else.

Quoted · Bobby Samini“They want to get this team sold. That’s all they care about.”
Read at The Hollywood Reporter →
VideoABC 72015

Donald Sterling’s lawyer criticizes wife’s lawsuit victory

Samini responds on ABC 7 Eyewitness News after Shelly Sterling’s win in the V. Stiviano case.

Featured · Bobby SaminiDonald Sterling’s lawyer, Bobby Samini, on ABC 7 Eyewitness News.
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ArticleRolling Stone2023

This Church Promised to Save Their Souls. Instead, Defectors Say, It Was a ‘Cult’

A Rolling Stone feature on the International Churches of Christ cases: six federal complaints, two Los Angeles County suits, and more than 1,200 calls from former members.

Quoted · Bobby Samini“Filing these cases was the only mechanism by which to bring it to the attention of the public.”
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ArticleLegal NewslineFebruary 8, 2023

Class action alleges sexual abuse of women, children by International Churches of Christ leaders

Jane Roe 1 et al. v. International Churches of Christ, Inc., filed February 1 in the Central District of California (2:23-cv-00765).

Referenced · Bobby SaminiThe plaintiffs are represented by Bobby Samini and his Costa Mesa firm.
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ArticleMinistryWatchDecember 13, 2024

Women Sue International Churches of Christ for Concealing Alleged Abuse

Twenty women’s suits in Los Angeles Superior Court allege the ministry facilitated and concealed sexual abuse; a second amended complaint was filed in October 2024.

Coverage · Bobby SaminiTwenty plaintiffs in Los Angeles Superior Court — the state-court cases that followed Samini’s federal filings.
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ArticleABC 7November 19, 2016

NBA, former Clippers owner Donald Sterling reach legal settlement

The end of the Sterling litigation: Samini filed to dismiss the federal appeal after reaching an agreement with the league, as first reported by the Los Angeles Times.

Quoted · Bobby Samini“Donald is pleased with the outcome and is looking forward to focusing on future endeavors.”
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ArticleAssociated PressJuly 17, 2020

US lawsuits claim Kuwaiti officials embezzled over $100M

The AP’s report on the seven federal forfeiture suits tied to the Mountain of Beverly Hills, carried by newspapers nationwide, with Samini’s response for his client.

Quoted · Bobby Samini“Any suggestion that my client was involved in any illegal activity is incorrect.”
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ArticleLaw360January 2018

Cher’s breach-of-contract suit against SAIL Venture Partners dismissed

The singer’s action against the venture firm was thrown out; Samini represented SAIL.

Referenced · Bobby SaminiSAIL Venture Partners is represented by Bobby Samini of Samini Block.
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ArticleLaw & Crime2016

Legal implications of Samsung’s huge recall of Galaxy Note 7 phones

Samini walks through the manufacturer’s exposure after the recall of the fire-prone handsets.

Commentary · Bobby SaminiLegal analysis by Bobby Samini for Law & Crime by Dan Abrams.
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AudioESPN Los Angeles2014

Bobby Samini, Donald Sterling’s lawyer

ESPN LA radio interview during the fight over the Clippers sale.

Featured · Bobby SaminiDonald Sterling’s lawyer, Bobby Samini, on ESPN Los Angeles.
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AudioESPN 30 for 30 Podcasts2019

The Sterling Affairs, Part 5: ‘Not Fit’

ESPN’s five-part 30 for 30 podcast on the Sterling saga, from the ban to the $2 billion sale and the court fights that followed.

Referenced · Bobby Samini“Donald’s lawyer Bobby Samini helped to arrange a meeting, a sort of last-ditch effort to help Donald accept the inevitable.”
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On air

NBC’s The Today Show (with Matt Lauer) · CNN’s New Day (with Chris Cuomo) · Anderson Cooper 360° · Bloomberg Television’s Street Smart (with Trish Regan) · FOX Business’ Cavuto: Coast to Coast · Good Day L.A. · FOX 11 Los Angeles · ABC 7 Eyewitness News · ESPN Radio Los Angeles · ESPN 30 for 30 Podcasts

In print & online

Rolling Stone · The Guardian · Fox News · Los Angeles Times · The Hollywood Reporter · Law360 · Slate · Forbes · ESPN · The Christian Post · Legal Newsline · Hollywood Life · Law & Crime · The Huffington Post · Modern Luxury · Attorney at Law Magazine

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