original_query: What were the implications of Giuliani's high-profile publicity of the Shokin statement on the Justice Department's decision to drop charges against Firtash?
query: What were the implications of Giuliani's high-profile publicity of the Shokin statement on the Justice Department's decision to drop charges against Firtash?
answer: Giuliani's high-profile publicity of the Shokin statement significantly reduced the chances of the Justice Department dropping the charges against Firtash, as it would have appeared to be a political quid pro quo.