Terrell's troubled history contrasts with his current role

Leo Terrell, appointed to lead the Justice Department's anti-Semitism task force, has a history of legal and financial troubles. Terrell's legal career includes malpractice suits and a criminal case criticized as "woeful." He also faced significant financial difficulties, including unpaid taxes and bankruptcy, before his political shift. His appointment and aggressive tactics have drawn criticism, with some accusing him of using anti-Semitism as a political tool to target universities.