Alex Spiro, who has previously represented notable figures like Harvey Weinstein, has been accused of criminal conduct for allegedly lying about his position in law enforcement during a legal conference in Miami, as well as misusing his attorney badge to access restricted areas in a Manhattan courthouse.
Controversial Attorney Alex Spiro Accused of Impersonating Law Enforcement

Controversial Attorney Alex Spiro Accused of Impersonating Law Enforcement
Attorney Alex Spiro, currently representing Jay-Z, faces serious allegations of misconduct including impersonation of law enforcement.
In a shocking revelation, attorney Alex Spiro, who is currently defending music mogul Shawn Carter—better known as Jay-Z—faces serious allegations of impersonating law enforcement and other misconduct. Spiro, who has a controversial past including representing Harvey Weinstein, is under scrutiny for actions that date back to 2014.
According to reports from the NY Post, Spiro attended a legal conference in Miami where he allegedly made claims about being the head of the District Attorney's “homicide bureau.” Investigations revealed that this bureau does not exist, raising questions about his integrity and credibility.
A source recounted that a woman who was familiar with the DA's structure called Spiro out on his claims during the conference. In addition to the Miami incident, Spiro has been accused of regularly using his attorney badge to gain unauthorized access to a restricted area known as the Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB) at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse. This area is typically reserved for law enforcement and prosecutors who prepare criminal complaints.
One former prosecutor noted having seen Spiro multiple times in ECAB, seated among police officers and defendants—a significant breach of protocol, as former prosecutors are permitted to retain their badges only with the understanding they will not display them publicly. At the time of these incidents, Spiro was associated with well-known defense attorney Ben Brafman, who is also currently representing Weinstein against serious charges.
These troubling revelations come as Jay-Z and Spiro's professional relationship draws continued attention, especially given Jay-Z’s longstanding ties with Weinstein. This situation not only puts Spiro’s career at risk but also casts shadows over the reputations of the high-profile figures he represents.
According to reports from the NY Post, Spiro attended a legal conference in Miami where he allegedly made claims about being the head of the District Attorney's “homicide bureau.” Investigations revealed that this bureau does not exist, raising questions about his integrity and credibility.
A source recounted that a woman who was familiar with the DA's structure called Spiro out on his claims during the conference. In addition to the Miami incident, Spiro has been accused of regularly using his attorney badge to gain unauthorized access to a restricted area known as the Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB) at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse. This area is typically reserved for law enforcement and prosecutors who prepare criminal complaints.
One former prosecutor noted having seen Spiro multiple times in ECAB, seated among police officers and defendants—a significant breach of protocol, as former prosecutors are permitted to retain their badges only with the understanding they will not display them publicly. At the time of these incidents, Spiro was associated with well-known defense attorney Ben Brafman, who is also currently representing Weinstein against serious charges.
These troubling revelations come as Jay-Z and Spiro's professional relationship draws continued attention, especially given Jay-Z’s longstanding ties with Weinstein. This situation not only puts Spiro’s career at risk but also casts shadows over the reputations of the high-profile figures he represents.