# The Mazzei Case: PPP, Prison & Prosecution - Justice or Targeting? | Chris Mazzei

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Podcast: [Steel News with Ann Vandersteel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/steel-news-with-ann-vandersteel-6480125)
Published: 2026-04-25T19:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

Today on Steel News, Ann Vandersteel breaks down the controversial case of Chris Mazzei, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and father, who now faces prison after a federal PPP loan conviction alongside his wife, Erin. Was this a clear-cut fraud case… or something far more complex? We examine the timeline, the charges, the plea, and the growing claims of prosecutorial misconduct and “lawfare.” With public support from figures like Roger Stone and an active clemency push underway, the Mazzei case is raising serious questions about accountability inside the justice system, and who it really serves. This is not just about one family. This is about power, prosecution, and the precedent being set. FEATURING: CHRIS MAZZEI https://x.com/realchrismazzei This is Steel News where truth survives pressure. Follow: ANN VANDERSTEEL https://AnnVandersteel.com

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