Joe Ferreiro Convicted; Menendez's Babes; Christie's Lies.

April 28, 2015 at 1:18 P.M. Hackers prevented me from signing-in to computer number #1, NYPL, Morningside Heights branch, so that the librarian was forced to place me on one of the children's computers. 

There was no explanation for the amazing number of computers sabotaged when I make use of them. 

I have retained copies of the appointment receipts for both computers with which I have tried to write today. 

I do not know whether I will be able to write tomorrow. 

Continuing computer crime when I attempt to sign-in makes it difficult to complete writings on-line. 

I will struggle to continue writing to the best of my ability. 

No response to my communications has yet been received from New York or federal public officials. Police and prosecutors only say: "No comment." 

April 27, 2015 at 3:05 P.M. An unusual notice appeared at computer number #6 NYPL, Morningside Heights branch, when I signed-in today. 

I can never be certain of signing-in or regaining access to these blogs. My essay "The Galatea Scenario and The Mind/Body Problem" may have been damaged by hackers. 

I cannot say how many other works have been harmed. I will do my best to continue writing at blogger. 

The Morningside Heights branch of the NYPL was closed on Saturday, April 18, 2015 due to "excessive heat." It was a sweltering 72 degrees when I arrived to use public computers in order to post this essay. 

I am unable to access the Internet from my laptop. More than one personal computer in my home has been destroyed by hackers from New Jersey. I cannot send (or receive) emails nor can I post images online. 

I will do what I can for 45 minutes per day at library computers for as long as I am able to access my blogs. If more than two days pass without alteration of these blogs, it means that I am prevented from writing against my will. ("How censorship works in America.")

No response from police (or prosecutors) to the information provided by me has been received at this time. To the best of my knowledge the evidence supplied to the authorities is not disputed nor is it contradicted that such evidence points to serious crimes. ("An Open Letter to Cyrus Vance, Jr., Esq.") 

I am certain that innocent members of the public continue to be at risk because of efforts to harm me probably at the behest of New Jersey officials, or former officials, lawyers and judges. 

The danger for New York city may also be increasing due to officials (seemingly) ignoring these matters. 

It is likely, I believe, that New York may have lost information already concerning possible security risks from persons lacking confidence in the capacity of local prosecutors to deal with matters such as I have brought to their attention, publicly, with expediency and respect for legality. ("Prosecutorial Misconduct.") 

Few persons will risk their lives to bring information to New York police and prosecutors if they believe that they will be ignored by officials who can be "reached" politically, bribed, or threatened and intimidated.  

I will attach the usual additional sources to this essay in the days ahead. 

Joe Malinconico, "2 Years, Stinging Rebuke for Ex-Paterson Official: Judge Unsparing in Bribe-Taking Case," The Record, April 2, 2015, p. L-1. (Former Paterson Councilman, Anthony Davis, is an altar boy compared to Ferreiro and Menendez, yet he is berated by Judge William H. Walls even as Joe Ferreiro is the object of a New Jersey District Judge's touching concern.)

Peter J. Sampson & John C. Ensslin, "Judge Rules Out Talk of Doctor at Ferreiro Trial: Concerned About Confusing the Jury, Prolonging Racketeering Trial," The Record, April 2, 2015, p. L-1. (The concern with "protecting" the rights of the accused is so rare among District Court judges, like Esther Salas, that it is bizarre -- if refreshing -- to see such concern offered to a simple soul like Joe Ferreiro.)

Jonathan D. Salant, "Menendez's Legal Defense Fund: $430,900," The Star-Ledger, April 16, 2015, p. 21. (Menendez is expected to need close to $2 MILLION for his legal defense. New charges and more civil law suits are expected. Contributions are anticipated to decline as revelations as well as supplemental charges are made public.)

Matt Friedman, "Voters Want Menendez to Resign, Poll Finds," The Star-Ledger, April 17, 2015, p. 11. (Genuine numbers are 52% of N.J. voters want Menendez to resign. The numbers are increasing against Menendez with more N.J. voters insisting that Menendez leave office even as additional negative publicity emerges.)

David Voreacos & Susannah Nesmith, "Judge: Menendez Donor to Stay in Jail," The Star-Ledger, April 17, 2015, p. 13. ("Dr. Salomon Melgen arrives at the federal courthouse in Newark for arraignment on April 2. Melgen is accused of bilking Medicare out of a 'substantial portion' of $105 MILLION in total reimbursements.")

Peter J. Sampson, "Ferreiro Convicted on Racketeering Count: Ex-Dem Chief Used Political Clout for Profit," The Record, April 17, 2015, p. A-7. (Joe Ferreiro is looking at decades in prison. Investigations of "Big Nicky" Sacco by the IRS -- and others -- are expected: "North Bergen, New Jersey is the Home of La Cosa Nostra" and "Jay Romano and Conduct Unbecoming to the Judiciary in New Jersey.")

John Brennan, "Jurors Say Case Made it Hard to 'Connect the Dots,' " The Record, April 17, 2015, p. A-1. (Convicted of "racketeering, wire fraud, bribery-related charges"; not guilty of "conspiracy to promote bribery" [by Menendez, probably, who is certainly guilty,] mail fraud." Please see: "Senator Bob Loves Xanadu!" and "Joe Ferreiro Indicted Again.")

Jeff Tittel, "The Clock is Ticking: Put Your Two Cents in On Exxon Settlement," (Op-Ed) The Star-Ledger, April 8, 2015, p. 14. ("The governor said this was a 'good deal' -- yeah, for Exxon, not for the people of New Jersey. ... This is the biggest corporate tax subsidy in state history. In some ways it is a bigger scandal" -- with more blatant lies from Mr. Christie! -- "than Bridgegate. Bridgegate was about [political] retribution; this settlement is costing the taxpayers billions of dollars.") 

Thomas Zambito, "Ex-Bergen County Dem Boss Guilty," The Star-Ledger, April 17, 2015, p. 11. (Ferreiro guilty. Sentencing will be in July. Rumored investigations of Mr. Cabrera in North Bergen as well as tax inquiries targeting Mr. Sacco cannot be confirmed as of this writing. Albio Sires may also be a subject of an FBI investigation. Mr. Sires may have been questioned, more than once, about me. How much of the truth, if any, did you tell the FBI, Albio? "Cubanazos Pose a Threat to National Security!")

Jesse Druder, "In Plain Sight: At Least 21 Financial Advisers in Switzerland Charged With Aiding American Tax Dodgers Are at Large. They're Not That Hard to Find," Bloomberg Business Week, April 20, 2015, p. 65. 

"For decades Switzerland has occupied an outside role in the world of shady international finance. The country's strict secrecy laws have made it the offshore banking destination of choice for U.S. tax evaders [Menendez, Ferreiro, Silver, many "deceased" N.J. residents seem to like banking in Switzerland,] Russian oligarchs, Nigerian kleptocrats, and Brazilian money launderers. According to research by Gabriel Zuchman, an assistant professor [sic.] at the London School of Economics, Swiss banks still had at least $2 TRILLION that customers haven't declared to tax authorities in their home countries."

"Exclusive: Knockouts Who Could Knock Out a Senator -- Bob's Babes," (Commentary and Lead) The New York Post, Sunday, April 19, 2015, p. 1, pp. 6-7. (It was a "spiritual thing," Bob?)

Isabel Vincent & Melanie Klein, "A Harem's Welcome: How Menendez Conspired to Import Rich Donor's Babes," The New York Post, Sunday, April 19, 2015, p. 7. (Are "large breasts" a criterion for admission to the United States of America, Mr. Menendez? If not, according to Mr. Menendez, perhaps, they should be.) 

"Joseph Ferreiro, the once-powerful boss of the Bergen County Democratic party, was found guilty of bribery, fraud and racketeering charges on Thursday in what federal prosecutors called a 'politics-for-profit' scheme." 

Politics in New Jersey, for decades, has been and remains the province of "bosses" controlling -- mostly the Democratic party -- to profit from taxpayers' funds and to protect organized crime families' activities, also for profit. ("New Jersey is the Home of Child Molesters!" and "New Jersey Welcomes Child Molesters.")

This protection includes N.J.'s highly lucrative prostitution, child-prostitution and -porn industries that are among the few "successful" industries remaining in the state. ("New Jersey Superior Court Judge is a Child Molester" and "Judges in Bayonne, New Jersey Protect Child Molesters" then "Edward M. De Sear, Esq. and New Jersey's Filth.")

Bribery is "business as usual" in the Garden State. ("Was Menendez Bribed to Get a Visa For a Croney?")

Boss Bob Menendez, Mr. Ferreiro, "Big Nicky" Sacco and various other political figures have been "on the tit" (to use Trenton's charming expression for corruption) by profiting illicitly from public expenditures for many years. ("New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System" and "New Jersey's Politically-Connected Lawyers On the Tit.")

Efforts to control New Jersey's rampant corruption only became serious after the removal of Mr. McGreevey's so-called "lesbian and gay brigade" even as the hundreds of officials involved in Solomon Dwek's statewide corruption scams were indicted by Christie as U.S. Attorney. ("Neil M. Cohen, Esq. and Conduct Unbecoming to the Legislature in New Jersey.") 

Joe Ferreiro --

" -- faces a maximum penalty of 45 years in prison and fines totalling $750,000, prosecutors said."

As predicted in these blogs:

"During the seven-week trial, federal prosecutors told judges that Ferreiro used his position as chairman [sic.] of the Bergen County Democratic organization to 'line his pockets.' ..."

Typically, Ferreiro used his considerable political influence to persuade public officials to contract with software developer John Carino. ("Christie Gives a Donor $1 Million of New Jersey Money.")

Ferreiro was paid a "percentage" of gross receipts from any government "business" obtained by Carino as a result of Ferreiro's efforts. ("New Jersey's Feces-Covered Supreme Court.")

Also, as usual, Ferreiro was able to hide his interest by using shell companies with, you guessed it, "probable" Swiss accounts. Mr. Ferreiro, personally, may also have had such an account. ("Cement is Gold.")

Perhaps Mr. Menendez was using a similar tactic with his "good friend," Dr. Melgen? Is that where the "Jocelyn Estevez" check went for a year, Bob? Is this New Jersey's legal ethics, Bob? Do you speak to me of ethics, Mr. Rabner? ("Senator Bob, the Babe, and the Big Bucks" and "Does Senator Menendez have mafia friends?" then "Is Union City, New Jersey Meyer Lansky's Whore House?" and "Sexual Favors For New Jersey Judges.")

I believe that Mr. Ferreiro did, in fact, scheme to "extort $35,000 a month from a Virginia company looking to develop property in the Meadowlands."

This was the so-called Xanadu/American dream scam that has already cost N.J. taxpayers over $5 BILLION (so far) for an unfinished mall and the numbers are rising. Menendez and Ferreiro, essentially, sold their assistance with the project to the highest bidder. Whores? ("New Jersey's Political and Supreme Court Whores" and "Mafia Influence in New Jersey Courts and Politics.") 

The shell companies may have allowed Ferreiro -- much the same is true of Mr. Menendez -- to funnel kickbacks to Swiss unnumbered accounts in order to avoid tax consequences in America for "undeclared income." ("New Jersey is the Home of the Living Dead" and "Law and Ethics in the Soprano State.")

The amount of time given to Ferreiro to obtain pre-sentencing reports and letters from distinguished persons (like Bob Menendez?) attesting to his splendid character is unusual. 

Will Kim Guardagno come through for Joe Ferreiro since she was Mr. Ferreiro's former "apprentice" and "admirer"? ("Trenton's Nasty Lesbian Love-Fest!")

When African-American or poor persons are sentenced, for some reason, they are rarely given months to obtain such documents. Mumia Abu-Jamal was never given a sentencing hearing at all either at the conclusion of his original trial or after the reversal of his death sentence. ("Justice For Mumia Abu-Jamal" and "So Black and So Blue in Prison.")

"Sentencing was set for July 27, 2015 before Judge Esther Salas."

Is the unequal application of disparate laws a matter of human rights concern? Is Judge Salas a member of the Latina lesbian brigade that is indebted to the Bergen Democrat machine? No conflict of interest in this matter, Judge Salas? Does Judge Salas "know" Diana Lisa Riccioli? In the Biblical sense, Esther? Estela De La Cruz? Lilian Munoz? Marilyn Straus? I am sure that Ms. Straus has no idea of the true identity of some of the women and men who raped her while she was unconscious or otherwise incapacitated. ("Trenton's Nasty Lesbian Love-Fest!" and "Diana's Friend Goes to Prison!" then "Marilyn Straus Was Right!" and "Deborah T. Poritz and Conduct Unbecoming to the Judiciary in New Jersey.")

Like Menendez, Ferreiro was convicted of "running a local political organization as a criminal enterprise [mafia?] using his power and position to line his pockets, ..." ("More Mafia Arrests in New Jersey and Anne Milgram is Clueless" and "Mafia Influence in New Jersey Courts and Politics.")

Ferreiro was no different from many other N.J. politicians, judges and justices. ("Have you no shame, Mr. Rabner?" and "Stuart Rabner's Selective Sense of Justice.")

N.J.'s U.S. Attorney, Paul Fishman, said Thursday:

"The evidence presented at trial described a racketeering operation that ran on influence peddling, bribes and kickbacks. Rooting out this kind of political corruption is a constant priority for this office."

Sources:

Barbara Ross, Shayna Jacobs, Larry McShane, "That's a Wrap: Grope Charges vs. Movie Mogul Weinstein Dropped," The Daily News, April 16, 2015, p. 7. ("The Manhattan district attorney's office, after an intense two-week probe, announced Friday the movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will face no charges for allegedly groping a young Italian model.") 

Matt Sudorsky, "Doctor to Stay in Jail, Deemed a Flight Risk: Melgen Pleads Not Guilty to Medicare Fraud," The Record, April 17, 2015, p. A-3:

"Melgen is accused of falsely diagnosing many patients with serious eye conditions such as mascular degeneration and retinal disorders, allowing him to perform unnecessary and costly [also exceedingly painful!] procedures such as laser surgery and eye injections for which he would bill Medicare. The total maximum prison time -- if Melgen is convicted on all 76 counts in the case and sentences are imposed consecutively -- comes to 610 years."

The suffering and permanent harm endured by many persons receiving this unnecessary and excruciating treatment -- like eye injections -- so Dr. Melgen and his "good friend" (Mr. Menendez) could make money has not yet been mentioned once by Senator Menendez or Dr. Melgen with the slightest regret, compassion, or even interest in the life-conditions of their victims. 

Senator Menendez displays an equal contempt for the needs and wishes of voters in the Garden State who deserve representation in the U.S. Senate from a person unencumbered by concerns about going to prison and defending against a criminal indictment.  

Salvator Rizzo, "N.J.'s Credit Rating Downgraded," The Record, April 17, 2015, p. A-3. (Mr. Christie can bring this same incompetence and mismanagement to the White House as your next president.)

Mike Kelly, "Verdict Leaves Ethical Landscape Shrouded in Fog," The Record, April 17, 2015, p. A-8. (There is no "ethical landscape" in New Jersey.)

Matt Friedman, "Poll: N.J. Voters Back Obama on Cuba, Iran," The Record, April 17, 2015, p. A-7. (64% of New Jerseyeans approve of Obama's decision to reestablish relations with Cuba. Most also share the president's view on Iran along with the rest of the nation. N.J., STATISTICALLY, is the most corrupt state in the nation even though most persons polled by local politicians mistakenly believe N.Y. is more corrupt.)

Ted Sherman, "Livingston Investment Adviser Charged in $20 MILLION Theft From Clients," The Record, April 17, 2015, p. A-8. (Feds say Michael Oppenheim -- with the assistance of prominent N.J. law firms, allegedly, including Mr. Rabner's former colleagues at Lowenstein, Sadler, Esqs. -- who was formerly of JP Morgan Chase, played his own hide-and-seek game to cover-up fraud of $20 MILLION from clients. Legal ethics, New Jersey?)

Rick Callahan, "N.J. Man, 2 Companies Guilty in Biofuels Scam," The Record, April 17, 2015, p. A-8. (More than $55 MILLION in illegal profits were made in a scam using 2 companies by Joseph Ferrando of Montvale, New Jersey with the assistance of elite corporate lawyers whose fees will not be touched. Mr. Ferrando's neck was not broken nor was his spinal column severed during arrest. "Albert Florence and New Jersey's Racism" and "Marcanton Macri, Esq. and New Jersey Ethics" then "Is America's Legal Ethics a Lie?")   

Myles Ma, "153 Workers Could Lose Jobs at N.J. Firm," The Star-Ledger, April 16, 2015, p. 18. (As part of the loss of pharmaceutical industry jobs in New Jersey, ESAI's Woodcliff Lake location is "restructuring" and may be relocating to a less corrupt jurisdiction. A "less corrupt jurisdiction" would be any place in America.)   

"New Jersey Lost 6,400 Jobs in March," (Commentary and Lead) The Record, April 17, 2015 p. A-1. (" ... N.J. lost 6,400 jobs in March. The unemployment rate ticked-up to 6.5 percent above the national rate [achieved by Mr. Obama of 5.5 percent.]" Mr. Obama's handling of the economy is superior to the "achievements" of many who wish to replace him, such as Mr. Christie.)

Thomas Zambito, "Freight Company Owner Admits $3 MILLION Billing Scam," The Star-Ledger, April 16, 2015, p. 24. (Courtney Shorter, 48, of Roselle, pleaded guilty to mail fraud and faces $250,000 in fines and 20 years in prison. Mr. Shorter may also be represented by experts at "billing" at Lowenstein, Sadler, Esqs.)

Thomas Zambito, "Ex-Union Boss Gets 2 Years for Kickbacks," The Star-Ledger, April 16, 2015, p. 24. (Nunzio La Grasso, 64, a.k.a. "The Flying NUN," of Florham Park pleaded guilty to federal racketeering charges and explained that Joe Ferreiro and Diana Lisa Riccioli would vouch for him. Bribery, kickbacks, and alleged associations to the Genovese crime family led U.S. District Judge Claire Cecchi -- one of the few non-lesbian women on the bench in New Jersey -- to impose a 2 year-sentence in prison on Mr. La Grasso. Ms. Cecchi is said to like Opera. Hence, Judge Cecchi can not be all bad.)

Peter J. Sampson, "Menendez May Ask to Have Case Moved to Florida: Request for Separate Trial Also Possible," The Record, April 23, 2015, p. A-3. ("Discovery material amounted to more than 450,000 pages of evidence ..." Defense motions for a change of venue and severance are not likely to be granted. I expect that the case will be heard in Newark -- or Washington, D.C. -- and that Dr. Melgen and Mr. Menendez will sit together at the defense table as the "good friends" that they are.)

John Brennan & Linda Moss, "American Dream Vote Delay Causes Frustration: Triple Five Assures Mayor Postponement Will be Brief," The Record, April 23, 2015, p. L-1. (Delays are always resolved when contractors get more money. $800 MILLION is still sought in a public bond. "Triple Five" is the successor to Xanadu/American Dream.)

Thomas Zambito, "Menendez Weighs Asking Judge to Move [Case] to Florida," The Star-Ledger, April 23, 2015, p. 1. (Menendez's lawyers are seeking the most favorable jury. I doubt that it will matter very much in the end. Forum shopping, Senator?)

Kathryn Brenzel, "Odor Sends 30 Students to Hospital," The Star-Ledger, April 23, 2015, p. 20. (Similar strange odors in the NYPL, Morningside Heights branch restrooms have sent people home feeling sick on multiple occasions. Perhaps the same tactics used against me are being used on New Jersey children in West New York, New Jersey and no one cares.)

Louis C. Hochman, "Mountain Lakes Man Gets Prison for Fraud," The Star-Ledger, April 23, 2015, p. 20. (Peter Loureau, possibly a former lawyer, stole about $500,000 from investors: "New Jersey's Politically-Connected Lawyers On the Tit" and "New Jersey's Tainted Legal Ethics.")

Rebecca Farand, "Mayor Pleads Guilty in DUI Incident," The Star-Ledger, April 23, 2015, p. 20. (William J. Hamilton pleaded guilty to DWI. I wonder whether the Mayor also drinks before preparing the town budget? Probably.)

Melissa Hayes, "Teachers [sic.] Union Exiting Christie 'Accord': Will Join Lawsuit to Fight Sharp Cuts in Funding," The Record, April 22, 2015, p. A-1. (Mr. Christie's war with the teachers' union is growing worse. Is Barbara Buono behind some of Mr. Christie's troubles?)  

Todd South, "Attorney Condemns Zisa Conviction: Cites Unsaved Notes, Prosecutor's Remark," The Record, April 22, 2015, p. L-1. (Mr. Zisa should be doing life in prison.)

John Seasky, "Ex-Paterson Schoolteacher Admits to Sex With Students," The Record, April 22, 2015, p. L-2. (Scott Van Housen, 48, of Hudson, New York who taught at Paterson High School in New Jersey, admitted to a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl. He joins the many child molesters attracted to the Garden State's schools and judiciary.)

Stephanie Dazio & Marjorie Park, "Teacher Used Pot With Pupil, State Says," The Record, April 22, 2015, p. L-2. (Michael Fleming, 30, of Hackensack was smoking pot with students. Other teachers have dealt drugs from schools in New Jersey. By comparison this infraction by Mr. Fleming is mild. Mr. Fleming may also have had romantic "relationships" with students besides sharing marijuana with them.)    

Sheryl Gay Stolberg, "Clashes Rock Baltimore After Funeral: Curfew Is Set; National Guard Called Amid Looting," The New York Times, April 28, 2015, p. A1. (After the blatant and obvious murder of 25-year-old African-American Freddy Gray, the massive explosion of anger is understandable. The problem is not a lack of parental discipline in the African-American community, but a lack of discipline over criminal behavior by police abusing minority people all across America.)

Claude Brodesser-Akner, "44% of N.J. Voters Tell Poll Governor is Not 'Trustworthy,'" The Star-Ledger, April 22, 2015, p. 3. (Most N.J. persons believe the governor -- who is an attorney -- is lying about Bridgegate and the Exxon settlement issues. I further believe that Mr. Christie is part of the cover-up in my matters and may have lied to the FBI about his specific knowledge of my allegations and life-story. This blatant public lying by Mr. Christie may undermine the credibility of the governor and of all N.J. legal professionals, to the extent they have any credibility, in New Jersey. "Is Chris Christie 'Mentally Deranged' and a 'Liar'?" and "New Jersey's Feces-Covered Supreme Court.")

Mary Anne Spoto, "3 Rabbis Convicted of Conspiracy to Kidnap," The Star-Ledger, April 22, 2015, p. 13. (Michael Epstein, 69, convicted of attempted kidnapping; Jay Goldstein, 60, and Benjamin Stimler, 39, also convicted of attempted kidnapping and conspiracy. "N.J. Rabbi Faces Child Abuse Charges.")

Christopher Baxter, "Lawyer Convicted in Railroad Bribery Plot," The Star-Ledger, April 22, 2015, p. 16. (Ernest Delbose, Esq., 34, found guilty of "conspiracy, official misconduct, bribery in official and political matters, attempted theft by deception and false contract payment claims." Please see: "Corrupt Law Firms, Senator Bob, and New Jersey Ethics.")

Jeff Goldman, "Bookeeper Admits Lying to Investigators," The Star-Ledger, April 22, 2015, p. 16. (Abdus Mian, 66, of Atlantic City lied to FBI investigators about attempts to hide $120,000 in illegal income for his boss, an attorney, allegedly. Albio Sires and others, allegedly, continue to lie to the FBI about my matters. "Herbert Klitzner, Esq.'s Greed and New Jersey Hypocrisy.")

Matt Arco, "Christie Hits a New Low in the Polls, With GOP," The Star-Ledger, April 21, 2015, p. 1. (Mr. Christie has now fallen to 4% among Republicans. A majority of voters in his home state believe the governor is LYING about important public issues. I also contend that the governor is lying and/or covering-up his knowledge of crimes committed against me and others by persons in New Jersey, such as Kim Guardagno, Esq., as well as other members of his party in New Jersey.)

Ted Sherman, "Spending by Charitable Foundation of Menendez Donor Raises Questions," The Star-Ledger, April 21, 2015, p. 4. (A so-called charitable organization was really a front for financing "girfriends" of Dr. Melgen -- they were also "girlfriends" of others for a small fee? -- after their entry into the U.S., giving rise to new charges and a possible new IRS investigation of Dr. Melgen. "Menendez Croney's Office Raided.")  

Samantha Marcus, "N.J. Groups: Freeze Corporate Tax Breaks For Now," The Star-Ledger, April 15, 2015, p. 3. ("Gov. Chris Christie has awarded nearly $5.1 BILLION in corporate tax subsidies that his opponents say are robbing schools, public workers and the state's transportation system of critical funding." How much money is coming back to the governor from grateful corporations, one way or another, is difficult to tell. "Christie Gives a Donor $1 MILLION of New Jersey Money.") 

Jonathan D. Salant, "Menendez Pushes Iran Sanctions Bill Despite Ceding Top Senate Post," The Star-Ledger, April 15, 2015, p. 6. (Menendez tries, desperately, to change the subject. So far, Menendez's success in the effort to redefine the conversation pertaining to him in New Jersey is "unsuccessful." More unseemly and disgusting allegations pertaining to Mr. Menendez's unpleasant sex habits are emerging: "Wedding Bells Ring For Menendez!" and "Senator Bob, the Babe, and the Big Bucks.")

Bill Wichert, "Repeat Sex Offender Gets 30 Years for Sexually Assaulting 13-year-Old Boy," The Star-Ledger, April 15, 2015, p. 9. (Anthony Barnham, a registered sex offender and alleged Menendez-supporter, forced a boy into a vehicle and, eventually, raped and/or sexually assaulted the boy explaining that, "in New Jersey, everybody does it!" Senator Menendez had no comment: "Menendez Consorts With Underage Prostitutes" and "Neil M. Cohen, Esq. and Conduct Unbecoming to the Legislature in New Jersey.")   

Benjamin Muller, "Silver Pleads Not Guilty to Newest Charge," The New York Times, April 29, 2015, p. A19. (Sheldon Silver, Esq. is charged in an amended indictment with hiding illegal gains through "investments," possibly also through Swiss accounts. Similar new charges may be brought against Mr. Menendez. Would it come as a great shock to us to discover that Mr. Menendez has a Swiss account and safety deposit boxes in several banks? Hardly. I wonder what we will find in such accounts and safety deposit boxes? Cash, perhaps?)

AP, "Government Agency Inspector Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging," The Record, April 1, 2015, p. A3. ("Johnny Garces," an inspector at the Union City, New Jersey Community Development Agency, also a Menendez man and loyal member of the Hudson Machine, indicted for bid rigging, allegedly, at the behest or to benefit Menendez who is at the top of the local political pyramid. The 52-year-old Mr. Garces faces a five-year prison term and $250,000 in fines. "Bribery in Union City, New Jersey" and "Is Union City, New Jersey Meyer Lansky's Whore House?")

Joe Malinconico, "Hearing for Officer in Sex Case Resumes: 8-Year Process Has Cost Paterson $1.7 MILLION," The Record, April 1, 2015, p. L-1. (Manuel Avila, a police officer also with possible connections to Mr. Menendez, forced a female prisoner to perform a sex act on his person, and has already cost his hometown $1.7 million.)

Stephanie Dazio, "Internet Back at Rutgers After Attack," The Record, April 1, 2015, p. L-3. (Online services were restored at Rutgers University after one of several cyberattacks against the university that were eerily similar to cyberattacks against NYPL computers when I make use of them. "How censorship works in America" and "Censorship and Cruelty in New Jersey.") 

Matt Friedman, "As He Fights for His Life, Supporters Stand by Menendez," The Star-Ledger, April 2, 2015, p. 3. (Albio Sires, who excoriated Menendez in my presence and detests New Jersey's indicted senator, said: "My good friend, Bob Menendez is not going anywhere." It is time for Mr. Menendez to resign for the sake of New Jersey's residents. Changed your mind, Albio?)

Ted Sherman, "Indictment: Paris Trip, Alleged Visas for 'Models,' Private Jet," The Star-Ledger, April 2, 2015, p. 4. (More "models" were sharing the company of the "dashing" Mr. Menendez. The 61-year-old Mr. Menendez enjoys the company of 17-year-old "models." Perhaps Mr. Menendez is interested in the young ladies' views of the issues?)

Thomas Zambito, "Miami Cop Admits Helping Drug Traffickers," The Star-Ledger, April 2, 2015, p. 6. (Miami cop with connections to Cuban-American politicians -- and, possibly, to Dr. Melgen -- is accused of assisting drug traffickers and traffickers in women. Is the police officer a member of the Cuban American National Foundation? "Miami's Cubanoids Protest Against Peace.")

Bill Wichert, "Essex Sheriff's Officer Pleads Not Guilty in Sex Case," The Star-Ledger, April 2, 2015, p. 13. (Dinis Oliveira, 31, alleged Bob Menendez supporter is accused of sexually assaulting a very young prostitute: "New Jersey being New Jersey, Bob?")

"Menendez Should Resign His Senate Seat," (Editorial) The Star-Ledger, April 2, 2015, p. 18. ("The state needs a respected senator who is focused on his job, not a tarnished [disgraced] defendant who spends his days fending off credible charges of corruption and raising money for his legal defense." In the words of John McGill, Esq. -- "Where there is smoke, there is fire ..." Please see: "John McGill, Esq., the OAE, and New Jersey Corruption" and "New Jersey's Office of Attorney Ethics" then "New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System.")  

Shawn Boburg & Melissa Hayes, "Friendship Under Fire: A Legal Fight to Define Menendez-Melgen Relationship," The Record, April 3, 2015, p. 1. (Allegations of Cuban-American organized crime figures lurking "behind" Dr. Melgen's operations may come back to haunt Mr. Menendez because he is Dr. Melgen's self-described "good friend." Who are Dr. Melgen's other "good friends" becomes a highly relevant question. "Does Senator Menendez have mafia friends?")  

Kate Zernike, "3 New Jersey Officials Are Cleared of Coercion," The New York Times, May 3, 2015, p. A19. (Mr. Fishman did not decide whether Kim Guardagno or Dawn Zimmer is lying about Sandy aid and/or demands for support of Mr. Christie in 2013. Both women may be -- and probably are -- lying to some extent. Mr. Fishman, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney, merely decided not to prosecute either of these ladies. This decision makes sense given Mr. Fishman's refusal to prosecute Chris Christie. Ms. Guardagno's role in my life is still undefined. Mr. Fishman is a Republican, despite being appointed by a Democrat, who is unlikely to damage a Republican governor and presidential candidate. I am sure that Mr. Fishman wants to be a federal judge.)

Michael Barbaro, "Christie's Camp Moves to Save White House Bid," The New York Times, May 3, 2015, p. A19. (There is nothing to "save" for Mr. Christie. Most people believe -- accurately, I think -- that Mr. Christie is lying about Bridgegate and was protected by N.J.'s U.S. Attorney, Mr. Fishman. Bridgegate only makes sense as political retribution by Christie, presumably through the actions of his assistants, allowing him to have "plausible denial." Leaving Christie out of the prosecution of this matter is to put on a performance of Hamlet without the prince.) 

Kate Zernike, "Bridge Jam Tied to School Start, Indictment Says," The New York Times, May 2, 2015, p. A1. (2 persons close to Christie, Kelly and Baroni, face charges for lying and for their actions; one person, Wildstein, is willing to testify against Christie and is pleading guilty. No one wants to take Wildstein up on his proposed testimony.)

Alan Blinder & Richard Perez-Pena, "Six Officers Charged in Baltimore Death: A Swift Decision," The New York Times, May 2, 2015, p. A1. (Finally, police officers responsible for the death of an African-American will -- or may -- go to prison.)

Michael Barbaro, "Downside to the Excesses That Once Aided Christie," The New York Times, May 2, 2015, p. A17. (" ... To punish a small-town mayor for refusing to endorse Mr. Christie's 2013 reelection, the governor's confidants unleashed a major traffick jam [at the GWB] that gridlocked ordinary commuters, emergency responders and children on the first day of school." I did not believe that Mr. Christie could be so foolish as to do exactly what he criticized others for when he was U.S. Attorney. Little did I realize that Mr. Christie may have done worse than any previous governor in terms of political retribution. "Christie's Bridge of Sighs.")

"Governor's Christie's People," (Editorial) The New York Times, May 2, 2015, p. A20:

"Mr. Fishman said Friday that no further charges were expected concerning the bridge scheme. Still, many important questions are yet to be answered, especially about other suspicious dealings of senior officials at the dysfunctional and patronage-riddled Port Authority. One is whether David Samson, Mr. Christie's close friend, misused his position as former chairman of the authority for personal or professional gain. In one case, as United Airlines was angling for improvement in its terminal, which is overseen by the authority, the airline began scheduling a flight from Newark to a city close to Mr. Samson's week-end home in South Carolina." ("David Samson Resigns.") 

James Risen, "Report Finds Collaboration Over Torture: U.S. Psychology Group Denies Coordinating," The New York Times, May 1, 2015, p. A1. (It appears that the American Psychological Association, which initially denied any collaboration, was lying about the role of psychologists -- who also lied individually -- in collaboration with the Bush administration to bolster ethical and professional justifications for the "secret" use of torture against detainees. This "secrecy" would allow administration officials, through their attorneys, to lie about the use of torture. Much the same may be said of the ABA and AMA, since these professional organizations denied -- then admitted -- their lesser roles in this shameful episode in American history. "American Doctors and Torture" and "American Lawyers and Torture" then "Psychological Torture in the American Legal System" and "On Bullshit.") 

"How to Hold the Police Accountable," (Editorial) The New York Times, May 1, 2015, p. A30. (Indictment and imprisonment, perhaps?)

Hannah Adeley & Stephanie Dazio, "Teacher's Sex Arrest a Shock: Science Educator Charged in Case Involving Girl, 16," The Record, April 15, 2015, p. L-1. (Donald Dewitt was sexually involved with a 16-year-old student. "That's too old for me!" Bob Menendez said, allegedly. "Menendez Consorts With Underage Prostitutes.")

Joe Malinconico, "Saddle Brook's Ex Official [sic.] Now $70,000 Aide to Paterson Mayor," The Record, April 15, 2015, p. L-1. (After helping Joey Torres to "get on the tit," Omar Rodriguez "got on the tit" himself, as it were, for $70,000 in addition to his other public jobs for which he may also receive pensions and/or salaries.)   

Menendez Charged With Selling His Office.

April 10, 2015 at 1:48 P.M. A mysterious cellphone call was received this morning -- ostensibly, from Florida -- at 11:48 A.M. from 813-310-9235 from a party identifying him- or herself (at one time) as the Invicta Watch Company.

I continue to find it difficult (if not impossible) to respect or accept pronouncements concerning my values and character made by the utterly loathsome and despicable, hideously corrupt officials and judges in New Jersey's legal system, including the state's soiled Supreme Court. 

Continued protection of such persons by law enforcement officials in America is sad and terribly wrong.

I am grateful to many persons who continue to offer moral support and encouragement for my struggle for the truth from New Jersey. 

April 6, 2015 at 2:03 P.M. I have yet to receive a response from prosecutors and law enforcement persons that I (and others) have contacted in this matter. 

It is not unusual for individuals to be afraid of law enforcement officials; it is more bizarre to find (as I have) that law enforcement officials are frightened of a citizen's attempts to receive the protection of the law. ("An Open Letter to Cyrus Vance, Jr., Esq.")

April 2, 2015 at 1:41 P.M. A list of sources will be attached to this essay in the days ahead. More developments are expected in the continuing saga of Mr. Menendez's criminal prosecution.

Matt Apuzzo, "U.S. Charges Menendez Sold Political Favors: Indicted Senator Vows to Fight Federal Charges," The New York Times, April 2, 2015, p. A1.

Jonathan D. Salant, "Menendez's Friend Faces Medicaid Fraud Charges," The Star-Ledger, April 15, 2015, p. 13.

"Duke's Up! Obama Foe Blasts the Feds; Indicted Over Visas for His Pals' Gals," (Commentary) The New York Post, April 2, 2015, p. 1.

Geoff Earle & Maria Schultz, [Jodi Herman?] "Senator's 'Visas for Vixens,'" The New York Post, April 2, 2015, p. 6.

Dan Friedman, "Menendez Bribery Rap," The Daily News, April 2, 2015, p. 4.

Rocco Parascandola, et als., "Big Shot 'Didn't Deny the Groping' -- Police Heard His Call With Model," The Daily News, April 2, 2015, p. 4. ("Ms. Ambra Brattilana" [?] may also accuse Bob Menendez of "groping" her 14-year-old sister, allegedly.)

"WASHINGTON -- Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey was indicted [and arrested] on bribery charges on Wednesday in what prosecutors said was a scheme to trade political favors for luxury vacations, golf outings, campaign donations and expensive flights." (Times, p. A1.)

This 14-count indictment is only the first criminal indictment brought in this matter.

There is nothing to preclude the U.S. Attorney from seeking either an additional indictment on separate charges, or an amended indictment to include new charges in addition to those already filed based on facts that are likely to emerge prior to trial. ("Law and Ethics in the Soprano State" and "Stuart Rabner's Selective Sense of Justice.")

Only 8 counts of the present indictment refer to bribery accusations. The remainder have to do with lies told to investigators and/or others pertaining to unspecified (at this time) matters. 

All of the non-bribery counts -- especially the fraud counts -- involve some form of lying or misrepresentation of facts: 

"The indictment, the first federal bribery charges against a sitting senator in a generation, puts Mr. Menendez's political future in jeopardy. [Menendez] faces a possible sentence of 15 years in prison for each of the eight bribery counts." ("On Bullshit.") 

In the federal system this means that Senator Menendez is looking at real prison time, especially if he chooses to try this case with his co-defendant, Dr. Melgen, at his side. 

Dr. Melgen's refusal to cooperate with federal prosecutors has probably made things more difficult for both men. Again, this federal criminal action is not a Hudson County matter nor a political squabble in Trenton. 

I am sure than an effort will be made by Menendez's lawyers to sever the senator's case from Dr. Melgen's matter. 

I doubt that such a petition for severance will be granted by the District Court judge because the factual allegations against the two defendants are, in the language of the relevant case law, "inextricable and related." 

Consequently, Mr. Menendez will be tainted, possibly, by allegations of pimping (or the equivalent), sleazy or false billing, possible drug use (or sales) by Dr. Melgen and/or his friends. Tainting is more likely since Mr. Menendez has insisted that the two men are such "close friends." ("Menendez Croney's Office Raided.")

Perhaps the various "girlfriends" in short skirts will join the men at the defense table. If so, they all may be acquitted. Acquittal is especially likely if the very young lady accompanying the senator to Paris is among the spectators. In fact, the young woman in question is bound to be a witness in the case and may have been a federal "undercover" operative:

"The federal investigation into Mr. Menendez, 61, was well-known. But the accusations in the 68-page indictment are much broader and more severe than had been publicly known. The senator was also charged with conspiracy and MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS." (emphasis added!) 

It may well be that some of these "false statements" (tapes?) pertain to matters concerning my life about which the senator, I believe, has been less than fully candid with the FBI. ("New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System" and "Does Senator Menendez have mafia friends?")

It is far from surprising that federal prosecutors charge Mr. Menendez with using his Chief of Staff -- "Jodi Herman" a.k.a. "Tricia Enright" -- to solicit "gifts" or "bribes." ("Menendez Blames Castro For His Prostitution Habit!" and "Menendez Consorts With Underage Prostitutes.")

It is also not surprising that the same pattern of corruption seen in the past with Kay Li Causi and Donald Scarinsci, Esq. -- as alleged "bag persons" -- now applies to the current operations of the Menendez office that "besmirches the Senate of the United States of America." (Again: "Menendez Blames Castro For His Prostitution Habit!" then "Wedding Bells Ring For Menendez!") 

New Jersey's "feces-covered" legal profession is once again covered in even more feces. ("New Jersey's Office of Attorney Ethics" then "New Jersey's Politically-Connected Lawyers On the Tit" and "New Jersey Lawyers' Ethics Farce" and "Corrupt Law Firms, Senator Bob, and New Jersey Ethics.")

Mr. Menendez uses employees (or lackeys) to solicit and deliver bribes in order to retain plausible denial if the "bag person" is apprehended by the authorities. ("Senator Bob, the Babe, and the Big Bucks" and "Senator Bob Loves Xanadu!" then "Joe Ferreiro Indicted Again!" and "Another FBI Investigation of Menendez.")

This old strategy may not be all that helpful in this criminal case, Bob. ("Menendez to be Indicted; Christie's Self-Destruction.") 

It may be that the senator's acceptance of awards from pro-Israeli groups (congratulations, Bob!), attempts at media manipulation, and insults of federal prosecutors resulted in the filing of more serious BRIBERY charges rather than the less serious "acceptance of a gratuity" charge. ("Menendez and Christie May Face Ethics Charges" and "John McGill, Esq., the OAE, and New Jersey Corruption.") 

The attitude from the Menendez camp always seems to be insulting disdain and condescension along with attempts to "walk over" people (like me) complaining of rights violations. ("Sexual Favors For New Jersey Judges" and "Is Union City, New Jersey Meyer Lansky's Whore House?") 

These delightful tactics from Mr. Menendez are traditional among members of Hudson County's Democrat Machine and local organized crime, but they may be counterproductive with the feds, who tend to have very little sense of humor about such things. 

Is this strategy by Mr. Menendez what they call "civility" in New Jersey's legal ethics, Mr. Rabner? ("Mafia Influence in New Jersey Courts and Politics.")

Menendez's use of women as "disposable commodities" is especially loathsome, but (mysteriously) fails to receive the criticisms of Trenton's notorious "lesbian brigade": 

"Dr. Melgen, 61, who is married, had college-age girlfriends who worked as 'models' in Brazil, Ukraine and the Dominican Republic, prosecutors say, ..." ("Menendez Must Give Up the Gavel!" and "Trenton's Nasty Lesbian Love-Fest!")

I am sure that these women (prostitutes?) found ways to show their "gratitude" for visas and much more. Perhaps -- as Manohla Dargis would say -- they "opened their legs" when the senator visited them either at a beach resort in the Dominican Republic or after strolling through Parisian boulevards.  ("Marilyn Straus Was Right!" and "Diana's Friend Goes to Prison!" then "Was Menendez bribed to get a visa for a croney?")

Mr. Menendez has stepped down as ranking member of the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee, but still refuses to resign from the U.S. Senate. Boss Bob will now face ethics charges in addition to the criminal accusations. ("New Jersey's Political and Supreme Court Whores" and "Sexual Favors For New Jersey Judges" then "Have you no shame, Mr. Rabner?" and "New Jersey Supreme Court's Implosion" and "Is Menendez For Sale?" and "Bribery in Union City, New Jersey" as well as "Illegal Payments to Bob Menendez.")

Sources:

"Step Down, Senator Robert Menendez," (Editorial) The New York Times, April 3, 2015, p. A22. 

If Mr. Menendez has any regard for the U.S. Senate, N.J.'s legal profession, or himself -- he will resign from the senate and New Jersey Bar Association in order to spare all of these entities (and himself) further humiliation and more of this disgusting as well as unseemly public spectacle of sleaze and incompetence:

The 68-page indictment "meticulously documents a brazen pattern of gifts and favors exchanged by Mr. Menendez, one of the most powerful Democrats in Washington, and Dr. Salamon Melgen, [sic.] a Dominican-born eye surgeon[,] who invested heavily in Mr. Menendez's political career and was not shy about calling in [sic.] favors."  

Benjamin Muller, "Menendez Pleads 'Not Guilty' to Bribery Accusations," The New York Times, April 3, 2015, p. A15. (Mr. Menendez pleaded "not guilty" to long overdue bribery and fraud as well as false statements -- i.e., LYING -- charges. The bail as reported in the media is $1.5 MILLION, 10% in cash, plus the surrender of Mr. Menendez's personal passport leaving him for the time being with an "official" passport as a member of the senate. If Mr. Menendez resigns from his position, presumably, the second passport would also have to be surrendered.)

Stephen Rex Brown, "Maxim-um Trouble For an Attorney Accused of Fraud," The Daily News, April 2, 2015, p. 4. (Another attorney who swindled clients and others out of about $8 MILLION has been invited to relocate to New Jersey. I never lied under oath nor stole money. In New Jersey, for some reason, these "non-actions" constitute unethical conduct. Perhaps Mr. Menendez will explain why this is so? Gilberto Garcia? Mary Anne Kriko? Alex Booth? "John McGill, Esq., the OAE, and New Jersey Corruption.")

Al Baker, "Bronx Police Officer Charged With Raping a 16-Year-Old [Girl,]" The New York Times, March 25, 2015, p. A23. (Vladimir Sosa, 38, is charged with three counts of third degree rape and may also be moving to New Jersey. Mr. Menendez's alleged prostitution experience in the Dominican Republic was said to involve a 14-year-old young woman along with "others." "New Jersey is the Home of Child Molesters" and "Menendez Consorts With Underage Prostitutes.")

Matt Apuzzo, "Renewed Push For Menendez's Friend to Cooperate in U.S. Corruption Case," The New York Times, March 27, 2015, p. A19. (Efforts to persuade Dr. Melgen to "cooperate" have been thwarted, I believe, because of an unwise decision from persons acting "for" Mr. Menendez to use the old "wall of silence" approach favored by Trenton in my matters. As a result, Mr. Menendez and Dr. Melgen will be "joined at the hip" at the defense table and will each be contaminated by the sleaze from the other's activities. This contamination will be much more of a problem for Menendez. Crucial to this investigation for the Justice Department may be learning all of Dr. Melgen's "affiliations" -- especially since Mr. Menendez refuses to resign from the senate -- in order to discover exactly who is pulling the proverbial strings on Melgen and Menendez from behind the scenes. It is obvious that a man with access to classified information, who may be sharing that information with associates and/or "friends" like Dr. Melgen, is potentially dangerous to national security: "Cubanazos Pose a Threat to National Security" and "Miami's Cubanoids Protest Against Peace!")

Jodi Rudoren, "Netanyahu Told to Mend Ties With Washington: Make It a Priority, Israeli President Says," The New York Times, March 26, 2015, p. A1. (Despite calls for Mr. Netanyahu to "kiss and make up" with Mr. Obama, new attacks have been launched from Israel against Mr. Obama after the recently announced Iran accords.)  

Elisabetta Provoledo, "Court Clears Amanda Knox of All Charges In 2007 Killings," The New York Times, March 28, 2015, p. A4. (Ms. Knox -- having been exonerated -- is now able to return to Italy as an art historian reuniting with former boyfriend, Rafael Solecito, who has served prison time and is now "unemployable" as a result of a murder that the Italian Supreme Court says he "could not have committed.")

Morris P. Davis, "Guantanamo's Charade of Justice," (Op-Ed) The New York Times, March 28, 2015, p. A21. (The global reaction to Guantanamo is that the "hearings" symbolize American double standards with respect to torture and legality in the so-called "War On Terror." "American Lawyers and Torture" and "American Doctors and Torture.") 

Herb Jackson, "Legal Nuance a Key for Menendez: Battle Looms Over Constitutional Clause," The Record, April 6, 2015, p. A-1. 

Mr. Menendez, allegedly, will rely on a bit of legal arcana for his defense in the recent indictment case: "The 'speech or debate' clause says members of Congress 'shall not be questioned in another place' for any 'speech or debate in either House.' ..."

Presumably, Mr. Menendez contends that this indictment is an attempt to "silence" him on the Israel/Iran issue. 

Mysteriously, however, only Senator Menendez and no other person sharing his view is being subjected to such criminal indictment as censorship.

The difficulty with this argument for Boss Bob is that the gravamen of the criminal indictment against Mr. Menendez is bribery and fraud and/or lying. No statement made by Mr. Menendez in connection with a speech or debate before the U.S. Senate or House of Representative is relevant or mentioned in the indictment. 

Also, the free speech defense would not affect (or be available to) Dr. Melgen, whose case is being tried alongside the senator's criminal accusation, because Dr. Melgen is the senator's "good friend." 

The allegations against Dr. Melgen, alone, are sufficient to establish bribery charges and fraud against Mr. Menendez, provided that the relevant crimes are proven against Dr. Melgen beyond a reasonable doubt. 

Finally, this far-fetched and weird claim of "silencing" is a "guilty man's argument," in the assessment of defense lawyers, because it does not deny the accusations in the indictment, but only questions the motive of federal prosecutors bringing the charges -- a motive which is, allegedly and exclusively, to silence the senator. 

As a person who has experienced attempts to silence and censor my speech -- probably from persons affiliated with Senator Menendez! -- I find Mr. Menendez's sudden concern with First Amendment values amusing, hypocritical, and less than persuasive. 

I doubt that Mr. Menendez's absurd free speech defense -- disseminated by friends in New Jersey media -- will be successful, nor will the tactic of arguing his defense in newspapers be effective.

Jonathan Weisman & Jennifer Steinhauer, "Attorney General Delay Puts G.O.P. in a Quandary," The New York Times, March 30, 2015, p. A13. (The political game being played over Ms. Lynch's nomination has the undesired effect -- for Republicans -- of prolonging Mr. Holder's term of service. Pick your poison, Mr. Boehner.)

Alexander Burns, "Amid Investigation, Menendez Finds Support Among Jewish Leaders," The New York Times, March 31, 2015, p. A28. (Mr. Menendez is accepting "awards" from a number of Jewish groups as he is facing years in prison for bribery. I doubt that Mr. Menendez will be able to change the subject by way of these awards. I congratulate him, however, on being so admired.)

Marc Santora & Al Baker, "Police Question Film Producer After a Report of Groping," The New York Times, March 31, 2015, p. A21. (Harvey Weinstein was accused of "groping" a 22-year-old woman who appeared in her underwear on the cover of The New York Post. Mr. Weinstein, who is more popular than ever, explained through his attorney that, it was he who was groped, but that he was willing to "forgive and forget." Ken Starr has been asked to investigate the matter. Perhaps Mr. McGill of New Jersey's OAE will join in the effort to get to the "bottom" of this matter? It seems that the accusations against Mr. Weinstein have vanished like a gambler's lucky streak. Ms. Brattilana is heading back to Italy and a movie role offered to her, partly, as a result of this publicity. Brava!)

Nicolas Confessore, "Menendez Case Focuses On Role of Super PACs," The New York Times, April 3, 2015, p. A15. (The Menendez sleaze seems to be building on the Citizens United decision and the evils which that dismal case has unleashed by allowing unfettered amounts of money from "murky" sources to enter political campaigns in America's electoral season. Mr. Obama warned of precisely these dangers when the case was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.)  

Coral Davenport, "Harvard Professor vs. Star Pupil in Climate Case," The New York Times, April 7, 2015, p. A1. (Professor Tribe takes on his former colleagues in the Obama White House's Office of Legal Counsel. The demeaning characterization of President Obama as a "star pupil" did not come from Professor Tribe. "Jennifer Shuessler"? I find it puzzling that some of our Right-wing friends still feel that it is necessary to insult or express disdain for the mind and intellect of President Obama. Whatever criticisms of Mr. Obama may be offered by Republicans today few persons in the world would suggest or believe that the president is anything but an exceptionally intelligent person.)

"Cuban Expectations in a New Era," (Editorial) The New York Times, April 7, 2015, p. A22. (At the forthcoming Seventh Summit of the Americas in Panama City, it is expected that President Obama will meet President Castro of Cuba. This is history in the making. Venezuela is suddenly no longer a threat. Cuba will be removed from the terrorist list. This may be the friendliest gathering of nations in the history of the Western hemisphere. "Cuba Libre.")

Elizabeth Malkin, "Castro Appears in Public For First Time in 14 Months," The New York Times, April 5, 2015, p. A13. (Fidel's open letters in the media and televised conversations with university students have made it clear that he is still very much a presence in Cuba. "Fidel Castro's 'History Will Absolve Me.'")

Alexander Burns, "Menendez Has Record of Overcoming Crises," The New York Times, April 5, 2015, p. A12. (Boss Bob continues to disseminate "helpful" articles in major media outlets. I am sure that he has made serious mistakes in handling recent legal crises precisely because of such reliance on illicit political tactics, not least in failing to deal with my matters. "Is Senator Menendez a Suspect in Mafia-Political Murder in New Jersey?")

Herb Jackson & Dustin Racioppi, "Sen. Menendez's Curious Role: Possible Indictment Could Cloud His Vote on AG," The Record, March 24, 2015, p. A-1. (Menendez's willingness to trade his vote for AG on a non-indictment was not attractive to the Obama Justice Department. Is this attempted "bribery" of the U.S. Justice Department, Bob?)

Matt Friedman, "Garwood: Menendez Dodges [More?] Questions About Investigations," The Star-Ledger, March 24, 2015, p. 15. (Menendez said: "I'll say the same thing I said two days ago ... and that is that I have always acted appropriately and legally." Allegations that Menendez "dodges" questions will fit the accusations that the senator lied to perpetuate frauds. "Menendez and Christie May Face Ethics Charges.")

South Jersey Times, "Officer Pleads Guilty to Lewdness Charge," The Star-Ledger, March 24, 2015, p. 18. (Bob Menendez-supporter and 17-year veteran police officer, Benito Gonzales, pleaded guilty to masturbating in public at a Starbucks, possibly "into" a Mocca-Frapuccino in the presence of young ladies from a local high school. Additional allegations of such colorful behavior from prominent members of the N.J. bar and cops will be posted soon. This is New Jersey's legal ethics on "display," as it were, for all to see. "New Jersey Superior Court Judge is a Child Molester" and "Edward M. De Sear, Esq. and New Jersey's Filth.") 

Jeff Goldsman, "Nearly $1 MILLION Jersey Jackpot Has a Winner," The Star-Ledger, March 24, 2015, p. 18. (Someone bought the $964,534 ticket in Newton, New Jersey. However, the initial "apparent winner" may have died in 1976, allegedly, long before purchasing the ticket in question. How strange? "New Jersey is the Home of the Living Dead.")

Peter J. Sampson, "Town Officials Unaware of Ferreiro Link to Consultants: Pair Testify in Federal Racketeering Trial," The Record, March 26, 2015, p. L-1. (Cliffside Park Councilwoman, Donna Spoto, testified to learning of Mr. Ferreiro's secret interest in companies doing business with local government that Ferreiro had recommended without disclosing his "interest" in these companies. This sounds amazingly like David Sampson's usual tactics. More such allegations are expected against Mr. Ferreiro, some implicating "other" officials as well, probably including Mr. Menendez. Mr. Ferreiro was a member of the N.J. Bar Association and served on the Bergen Legal Ethics Committee. Mr. Sampson is a former Attorney General in New Jersey and Chairman of the Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J.: "New Jersey's "Ethical' Legal System.") 

Dan Ivers, "Corrections Officer Sentenced for Bribery," The Star-Ledger, March 26, 2015, p. 20. (Stephen Solomon, 27, convicted of accepting bribes for running marijuana, cellphones, and other prohibited items in a local prison. Typically, prison administrators and local politicians as well as judges get a piece of this action for distribution of such lucrative goods throughout the state jail and prison system. "Sybil R. Moses and Conduct Unbecoming to the Judiciary in New Jersey.")  

Michael S. Schmidt & Matt Apuzzo, "Officer is Charged With Murder of a Black Man Shot in the Back: South Carolina Killing Is Caught on Video -- 8 Shots Fired," The New York Times, April 8, 2015, p. A1. (Killings of African-American men take place every day in America to the indifference of police and courts. Luckily, this incident was captured on video. I certainly know what it is like to be "shot in the back." Compare "Justice For Mumia Abu-Jamal" with "So Black and So Blue in Prison.")

Benjamin Wieser, "Exxon Deal, Now Public Is Facing New Criticism," The New York Times, April 8, 2015, p. A22. ("New Jersey publishes the text of a pollution settlement [while] opening a period for comments." Has Exxon "bought" Governor Christie?)

Shawn Boburg, "Ex-PA Chief Leaving Firm He Founded: Sampson's Name Removed After Decades at the Helm," The Record, April 8, 2015, p. A-1. (Stuart Rabner, probably, has ensured that Mr. Christie's mentor and New Jersey AG Chiesa's law partner, David Sampson, Esq., will not face ethics charges for conflicts of interest -- or theft -- despite the disaster at the Port Authority on his watch. Mr. Sampson is being forced out of his firm and, hopefully, will depart from the legal profession to a comfy retirement in Jerusalem with Ms. Poritz, perhaps? "Stuart Rabner's Selective Sense of Justice" and "New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System" then "David Sampson, Esq. Resigns.") 

Dustin Racioppi, "Christie's Audience Keep It Mellow: Governor Admits He Made Mistakes," The Record, April 8, 2015, p. A-3. (Before a large poster calling Mr. Christie a "LIAR," the New Jersey governor admits to "misstatements of fact." Lying? "On Bullshit" and "Have you no shame, Mr. Rabner?")

Herb Jackson, "Menendez Case Indicates a Shift by Watchdog: Justice Department May be Filling a Void," The Record, April 8, 2015, p. A-4. (A total of $783,500 in contributions from Dr. Melgen may be classified as "bribes" paid to Mr. Menendez. Presumably, there were also undisclosed additional contributions in cash to Menendez by way of Dr. Melgen as front-person for mysterious "persons" behind the scenes. Who are Dr. Melgen's friends? How is an eye surgeon in a position to offer a security agreement to an independent nation for its ports? How is this same individual able to "facilitate" the "trafficking" or transporting of young women to a number of rich countries from poor countries? Perhaps David Sampson a.k.a. David Samson can answer these questions?)  

Peter J. Sampson, "Ferreiro Practiced 'Politics For Profit,' Prosecutor Tells Jury," The Record, April 8, 2015, p. L-1. (Nothing done by Mr. Ferreiro, including going after me at the request of Senator Menendez, compares with "practicing politics for money." Much the same is true of the now indicted and disgraced Boss Bob Menendez of Hudson County. As a grizzled veteran of Trenton politics once explained: "Why else would you get into Jersey politics except for the money?" Right, Alex Booth? "New Jersey's Politically-Connected Lawyers On the Tit.") 

Steven Strunskey, "Former PA Boss Quits His Law Firm," The Star-Ledger, April 8, 2015, p. 1. ("Shock waves in [N.J.] legal circles" as the untouchable David Sampson steps down amid ongoing investigations. The slimy and corrupt Mr. Sampson may face ethics charges, or finally "retire" from the legal profession. The feds are still looking into Mr. Sampson's actions: "Mafia Corruption at the Port Authority" and "Herbert Klitzner, Esq.'s Greed and New Jersey Hypocrisy.")

Zabar Khan & Ken Dilonian, "Pakistani Judge Orders CIA Lawyer Operative Charged in Drone Strike," The Star-Ledger, April 8, 2015, p. 5. (Former acting General Counsel of the CIA John A. Rizzo, Esq. is to be charged as a "mass murderer" because of the U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan. Curiously, the admitted "crimes against humanity" committed by Mr. Rizzo, who is legally responsible, are not in violation of America's legal ethics. Other U.S. attorneys are now, and more will be, facing arrest orders and extradition requests from multiple nations. "Is America's Legal Ethics a Lie?" and "Legal Ethics Today.") 

James Kleiman, "Officials: Accused Ex-Cop Had Resigned," The Star-Ledger, April 8, 2015, p. 8. (Officer Daniel De Marco had crack cocaine and a hypodermic needle in his possession -- not far from a school -- when arrested by his colleagues, but had not yet shot an African-American person that day. "New Jersey's KKK Police Shocker" and "Organized Crime Group in New Jersey's State Police.")

Thomas Zambito, "Ex-Dem Boss Used Politics for Profit, Jurors Told," The Record, April 8, 2015, p. 13. (The Democrat "Boss" was connected to shady judges -- like Jaynee LaVecchia and others -- besides dirty politicians and "colleagues," like Bob Menendez, Esq. and Richard J. Codey, Esq. "Mafia Influence in New Jersey's State Police" and "Joe Ferreiro Indicted Again!")  

Alexandra Wolfe, "Weekend Confidential: Peter Singer -- The Philosopher's Goal is Getting People to Give Away a Third of Their Income," The Wall Street Journal, Saturday/Sunday, April 4-5, 2015, p. C11. (Will this sort of plea for compassion be deemed persuasive in America? I doubt it. After all, in the immortal words of Mr. Boesky upon receiving an ethics in business award just before being indicted: "Greed is good!" Please see: "Innumerate Ethics.")

Julie Hirschfeld Davis [Jennifer Shuessler] & Randal C. Archibald, "Obama Meets Cuban Leader, Making History," The Sunday New York Times, April 12, 2015, p. A1. (A beginning to a new era of "cooperation." Cuba is to be removed from the terror list.)

Amie Chozick, Maggie Haberman, & Jonathan Martin, "Clinton Weighs How to Recast Ties to Obama," The Sunday New York Times, April 12, 2015, p. A1. (Hillary Clinton must walk a fine line between loyalty to Mr. Obama and the hope of keeping his voters "happy" as well as motivated to show up at the polls, on the one hand, while throwing red meat to her pro-Israeli supporters and anti-urban male "feminists" on the other hand. This will require ballerina-like dexterity: "Politics Makes For Strange Bedfellows!")

"A New Phase in Anti-Obama Attacks," (Editorial) The Sunday New York Times, April 12, 2015, p. 10. (The pathological hatred of Obama can only be understood as an expression of American racism. The same racism explains recent multiple shootings of African-American men. "So Black and So Blue in Prison." I have news for persons supportive of Ms. Clinton's candidacy, as I am, all of the most unfair and insulting strategies used against Mr. Obama will also be used against Ms. Clinton by Republicans resentful about a perceived loss of privilege and power.)

Melissa Hayes, "Inquiry Finds Rebate Overpayments," The Record, April 10, 2015, p. A-3. (A number of N.J. "overpayments" have been made, allegedly, to deceased persons. Will the state be reimbursed by such persons from the great beyond?)

Kibret Marcos, "4 Indicted in Alleged Sex Assault: Cops Say Elmwood Park Teens Videotaped Girl," The Record, April 10, 2015, p. L-1. (In the aftermath of the Menendez indictment, four "Elmwood Park teenagers were indicted Thursday on charges that they sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl while one of them recorded a video of the assault with his cellphone." Alina Fallat? What exactly happened in that house in Elizabeth? My office? My home? Perhaps Marilyn Straus will tell us the truth. "New Jersey Lesbian Professor Rapes a Disabled Man" and "New Jersey Lesbian Sends Nude Photos to Minor.")

Peter J. Sampson, "Ferreiro Trial Now in the Hands of the Jury," The Record, April 10, 2015, p. L-1. (A verdict is expected April 14, 2015. It looks as though Ferreiro will be convicted. Menendez should be his co-defendant. "Mafia Influence in New Jersey Courts and Politics.")  

Abbott-Koloff, "Palisades Park Man Charged With Sex Assault," The Record, April 10, 2015, p. L-2. ("Israel Duarte," 44-year-old Menendez supporter sexually assaulted a 4-year-old girl. Mr. Duarte said: "That's Jersey for ya!")

Christopher Baxter, "Claims of Cronyism, Bias Prompt N.J. Guard Probe," The Star-Ledger, April 10, 2015, p. 1. (Along with the N.J. State Police, the Garden State's National Guard on Thursday CONFIRMED that there are several federal investigations into complaints by senior officers of political favoritism and racial discrimination in the top ranks. "The FBI Wants Assata Shakur" then "Albert Florence and New Jersey's Racism" and "Organized Crime Group in New Jersey's State Police.")

Claude Brodesser-Akner, "Christie's Job Performance Hits Record Low in Latest Rutgers Poll," The Star-Ledger, April 10, 2015, p. 3. (54% of N.J. voters disapprove of Mr. Christie's job as governor citing lies, corruption, incompetence as usual in Trenton. Is this behavior by Mr. Christie indicative of New Jersey's "legal ethics," Mr. Rabner? "Menendez and Christie May Face Ethics Charges.")

Steve Strunskey, "P.A. Confirms Feds Subpoena for Former Chair's [David Sampson, Esq.'s] Flight Records," The Star-Ledger, April 10, 2015, p. 15. (More subpoenas for the PA relating to the activities -- and possible misuse of funds by Mr. Sampson! -- who continues to be protected by Stuart Rabner and the Christie administration: "Have you no shame, Mr. Rabner?" and "Stuart Rabner's Selective Sense of Justice.") 

Mark Mazetti & Eric Schmidt, "U.S. Considered Killing a Citizen Now Facing Trial: Suspect in Terror Case, Would-Be Drone Target Rekindles Debate on Lethal Strikes," The New York Times, April 13, 2015, p. A1. (What happened to the Constitutional guarantee of due process of law BEFORE deprivation of "life, liberty, or property"? A UN report condemns the American drone policy as offensive to human rights.)

Randal C. Archibald & Julie Hirschfeld Davis, "Talks With Cuba Earn U.S. Raves in Latin America," The New York Times, April 13, 2015, p. A6. ("A region [and world] relieved to see the end of an era of hostility." Please see: "Time to End the Embargo Against Cuba.")

Stephanie Akin, "Is Defining Moment Near For U.S. Attorney?: Fishman May Hold Legacy in His Own Hands With GWB Case," The Record, April 13, 2015, p. A-1. (Paul Fishman is New Jersey's U.S. Attorney who is not there. Mr. Fishman cannot find political corruption in New Jersey. Mr. Menendez has to be prosecuted from Washington, D.C. even as Stuart Rabner as well as David Sampson are "protected" from federal charges. No indictment yet on Bridgegate. Mr. Fishman cannot respond to inquiries about my matters.)

Herb Jackson, "Defiant Menendez Returning to D.C. -- Unclear if Indictment Will Hinder Senator," The Record, April 13, 2015, p. A-1. (Indictment always hinders a public official, especially in the U.S. Senate. Strangely, Mr. Jackson is afraid to cover me or my allegations. Mr. Menendez seemingly fails to understand that a "friend" may be guilty of bribing a public official just like anyone else.)

Herb Jackson, "'Angry and Ready to Fight': Menendez Charged With Misusing Power," The Record, April 2, 2015, p. A-1.

Menendez said: "I am angry because prosecutors at the justice department [sic.] don't know the difference between friendship and corruption." 

A public official can "misuse power" on behalf of a friend or anyone else -- when he or she does so for money, however, then the public official is guilty of being "bribed" and is a corrupt public official. 

What are the continuing disclosures concerning Menendez's allegedly criminal corruption? 

"Flights on a private jet, vacations in a Paris hotel luxury suite [accompanied by a beautiful young woman who charged a fee for her presence,] and a Caribbean villa, and nearly $800,000 in campaign contributions [allegedly, another $100,000 in cash!] were SOME of the bribes Senator Bob Menendez received to promote the business and personal interests of Florida eye specialist Salomon Melgen, a 14-count federal indictment charged ..." ("Is Menendez For Sale?")

It continues to be likely that there will be more revelations in the weeks and months ahead.

Did Mr. Menendez tell the FBI the full truth concerning his role in my humble life? I doubt it. 

Lying to the FBI is also a crime, Senator Menendez. Mr. Rabner? Mr. Christie? Mr. McGill? Did any of these persons tell the truth to the FBI? Did all of them lie about matters concerning me? Do you speak to me of ethics, gentlemen?

Mary Jo Layton, [Manohla Dargis] "Feds Face Hurdles to Prove Favors Went Beyond Friendship," The Record, April 2, 2015, p. A-1. (Yet another effort to contaminate the jury pool and shape public opinion on the Menendez bribery case. Most people in New Jersey, correctly, see Mr. Menendez as a corrupt politician who will probably be convicted and sent to prison. The U.S. Attorney cannot respond to these newspaper stories. However, the case will be tried in federal court and not in the media. I can certainly respond to these stories.) 

Scott Fallon, "A Position of Dubious Distinction in the History of the Senate," The Record, April 2, 2015, p. A-8. (" ... Bob Menendez joins a very small club of senators with the dubious distinction of having been indicted while in office." Time to resign, Mr. Menendez. Time to stop lying and covering-up, Mr. Rabner. Time to do your job, Mr. Fishman. "New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System" and "New Jersey's Office of Attorney Ethics" then "John McGill, Esq., the OAE, and New Jersey Corruption.")