Claims
Casolaro's investigation linked $40M paid to Iran to the October Surprise
Unproven What these labels mean →Riconosciuto alleged, in material Casolaro investigated, that $40M was paid to Iran to delay the hostage release as part of the October Surprise, involving Earl Brian. Brian denied it.
Evidence
| Relation | Record | Note |
|---|---|---|
| none found | — | Riconosciuto; Brian denied |
Ties
| To | Role | Years | Verdict | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Casolaro - the Octopus (1991) | theory about this event | 1980–1991 | Structural |
Tied from
| From | Role | Years | Verdict | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Casolaro - the Octopus (1991) | theory about this event | 1980–1991 | Structural | |
| A Casey-Iran deal delayed the 1980 hostage release | October Surprise was an arm of the Octopus (Riconosciuto/Brian $40M claim) | 1991 | Unproven |
Claim
Riconosciuto alleged, in material Casolaro investigated, that $40M was paid to Iran to delay the hostage release as part of the October Surprise, involving Earl Brian. Brian denied it.