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In reply to the discussion: Christie Crime Digest-Vol. I [View all]Laxman
(2,419 posts)99. Some Intrepid Reporter.....
should chase this one down.
Using the U.S. Attorney's Office for revenge against his wife's former business partner? No way, that's so totally out of character for Christie!
Christopher Christie has been named in a federal tort claims lawsuit notice that asserts the GOP gubernatorial candidate utilized his office as a collection agency for his relatives and extorted money from the claimant for the benefit of his family in violation of the Hobbs Act.
Belleville attorney Frank Cozzarelli filed a civil claim with the U.S. Department of Justice on May 4, alleging that Christie threatened his livelihood because of an alleged vendetta.
Belleville attorney Frank Cozzarelli filed a civil claim with the U.S. Department of Justice on May 4, alleging that Christie threatened his livelihood because of an alleged vendetta.
One of the principals, Joseph Manello, was represented in the liquidation action by Chris Christie. Manello was unhappy with the settlement and as time went on, he became more disenchanted with Christies representation.
Subsequently, Manello was a major investor in a company called Mendham Capital and Mary Pat Christie, the wife of Chris Christie, was a partner in that firm. In 1997, Manello forced Christies wife out of her partnership position.
Subsequently, Manello was a major investor in a company called Mendham Capital and Mary Pat Christie, the wife of Chris Christie, was a partner in that firm. In 1997, Manello forced Christies wife out of her partnership position.
The claimant in this action was the subject of a federal investigation. This investigation was eventually closed by the government in the year 2000 when the US Attorneys office, under Assistant US Attorney Michael Guadagno, declined to prosecute.
Inexplicably, after Chris Christie was appointed to the same position in 2002, an IRS investigation was initiated against the Claimant on the same case which the US Justice Department and the former US Attorney had declined to prosecute. So, why did one US Attorney close a case and decline to prosecute and another decide to re-open the exact same case that was closed out of the same office?
Inexplicably, after Chris Christie was appointed to the same position in 2002, an IRS investigation was initiated against the Claimant on the same case which the US Justice Department and the former US Attorney had declined to prosecute. So, why did one US Attorney close a case and decline to prosecute and another decide to re-open the exact same case that was closed out of the same office?
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Let us not forget the DMV in Elizabeth. I'm still "sauced" over that one..LOL...n/t
monmouth3
Jan 2014
#7
Is it your prediction that Christie will be charged with a crime or crimes?
Exciting Trip
Jan 2014
#48
Since I believe that it's DOING something criminal that makes you a criminal
rocktivity
Jan 2014
#50
For the record, I think he should be charged and am cautiously optimistic that he will be
rocktivity
Jan 2014
#54
The New Brunswick apartment tower that got $4.8 million in Sandy relief funds
LiberalEsto
Jan 2014
#65
Next time you write a post like this, put it in its own OP, please , so more people can see it.
pnwmom
Feb 2014
#89
Christie begins an "internal investigation" though he's his own prime suspect
rocktivity
Feb 2014
#94
Christie's problem being, of course, is that Samson reports to him directly
rocktivity
Mar 2014
#130
Christie administration broke law in ignoring greenhouse gas rules, court says
rocktivity
Mar 2014
#162
New York Prosecutors Open Another Front of Scrutiny for Port Authority!
yortsed snacilbuper
Apr 2014
#203
"kicked $10,000 of it right back to the Republican Governor's Association?"
yortsed snacilbuper
Apr 2014
#213
GWB inquiry expands scope, subpoenas files from Christie political strategist!
yortsed snacilbuper
May 2014
#223
Christie and Wrestler "The Rock" Star in Online Pension Reform Video (For Seven Hours)
rocktivity
Jul 2014
#235
U.S. Attorney Fishman: Reports about Bridgegate investigation 'Almost entirely incorrect'
rocktivity
Jul 2014
#238
Gov. Christie Shifted Pension Cash to Wall Street, Costing New Jersey Taxpayers $3.8 Billion
rocktivity
Aug 2014
#241
...After Illinois declared the first privately run U.S. state lottery a failure
rocktivity
Dec 2014
#298