December 13, 2012 at 1:49 P.M. Yesterday, I was prevented from writing or accessing my texts at Philosopher's Quest. An obstruction, allegedly from Google, forced me to abandon my efforts at NYPL computers. I am often obstructed in efforts to reach my blog posts and prevented from writing by the following warning:
"We're sorry, but we're unable to complete your request. When reporting this error to Blogger Support or the Blogger Support Group, please: Describe what you were doing when you got this error. Provide the following error code: BX-c4ybj. This information will help us to trace down your specific problem and fix it. We apologize for the inconvenience."
I doubt that this "warning" -- which I have copied -- comes from Google or Blogger.
Hannan Adely & Michael Copley, "2 Officers Acquitted of Misconduct: Were Charged With Aiding Zisa Cover-Up," in The Record, December 11, 2012, at p. L-1.
New Jersey is governed by persons duly elected by the people and appointed judges apply the law fairly to all litigants.
New Jersey is also governed by organized crime operating through public officials and judges controlled by various bosses. ("Zisa is Up to His Old Tricks" and "Albert Florence and New Jersey's Racism.")
Mr. Zisa -- despite being convicted and sentenced to prison -- is sitting at home awaiting the outcome of an appeal by prosecutors of the trial judge's decision to dismiss several of the counts on which a jury convicted Mr. Zisa.
Zisa may receive a shorter prison sentence, eventually, but this has no bearing on the (at least) three years that he should be serving now. Granting bail to Mr. Zisa, after his sentencing, is without a basis in law.
The judge's decision is inconsistent with the same judge's determination that the original indictment provided an adequate basis from which a reasonable jury might well convict Mr. Zisa if evidence supporting the allegations were presented at trial -- and the adequacy of the trial evidence is for the jury alone to decide. ("So Black and So Blue in Prison" and "Law and Ethics in the Soprano State.")
The shadow government in New Jersey means that "connected" insiders get their friends to do favors, legal and illegal -- like altering public records, falsifying statements, manufacturing evidence or making evidence "disappear," as needed -- in order to help or harm particular individuals based on their "loyalty" to the organization. ("New Jersey's 'Ethical" Legal System" and "Corrupt Law Firms, Senator Bob, and New Jersey Ethics.")
On a day when HSBC bank directors have ADMITTED money laundering that makes them the tacit partners of international drug cartels ($9 BILLION-plus involved, fine is $1 BILLION) and they will not go to prison, dirty cops in Hackensack working for Zisa and "family" were given a free pass for allegations of altering police reports and other public records. ("Is America's Legal Ethics a Lie?" and "New Jersey's Politically-Connected Lawyers On the Tit.")
"HACKENSACK -- Two city police officers were found not guilty of official misconduct" -- John McGill, Esq.? -- "and conspiracy for allegedly helping the former police chief cover-up a robbery and assault investigation."
Mr. Zisa and his crew continue to deny mafia affiliations.
My old friend Judge Donald R.Venezia, a good singer and former Broadway performer, is the right guy to keep things tightly shut inside the Bergen County "clubhouse."
Federal attention is needed here, perhaps an action under federal civil rights laws will produce a just result. ("Driving While Black [DWB] in New Jersey.")
A list of examples of more disgusting disparities in outcome (often aligned with race in New Jersey), mafia influence in courtrooms, corruption and incompetence will be added to this essay in the days ahead.
Members of the African-American community have been heard to say: "Let's get tough on crime!"
Sources:
New York & the World:
Louis Michael Seidman, "Let's Give Up On the Constitution," in The New York Times, December 31, 2012, at p. A19. (Amazingly, an alleged Georgetown University Constitutional Law Professor argues that we should "move beyond" the Constitution. Good luck on the bar exam students of Professor Seidman.)
Jonathan Weisman, "Tentative Accord Reached to Raise Taxes on Wealthy," in The New York Times, January 1, 2013, at p. A1. ("Congress fails to meet the deadline to avert broad increases and budget evils." Your tax dollars at work.)
Adam Liptak, "Chief Justice Prods Congress to Resolve Budget Talks and Control National Debt," in The New York Times, January 1, 2013, at p. A12. (Chief Justice Roberts seems to be delving into partisan politics -- on the Republican side -- in taking a PUBLIC position on these controversial issues. Will this not preclude an impartial decision should these issues arrive before the Supreme Court for resolution? What about the Canons of Judicial Ethics, Mr. Roberts?)
Ethan Bonner, "Lawyers, Saying DNA Cleared Inmate, Pursue Access to Data," in The New York Times, January 4, 2013, at p. A1. (Turn over the torture and rape files, Mr. Rabner. Have you no sense of decency, sir? "No More Cover-Ups and Lies, Chief Justice Rabner!")
Peter Applebone, "The Children Of A Tragedy Are Returned to School Life," in The New York Times, January 4, 2013, at p. A17. (Survivors of horrible incidents of gun violence return to school. These children have been damaged for life.)
Ravi Somaiya & Wendy Ruderman, "3 Officers Are Wounded in 2 Shootings; A Gunman is Killed," in The New York Times, January 4, 2013, at p. A17. (More persons injured and killed throughout the country in gun violence. "America's Love of Violence.")
Matt Flegenheimer, "A Mother, A Gun Enthusiast[,] and the First Victim," in The New York Times, December 16, 2012, at p. A1. (Adam Lanza, 20, crazed gun-wielding assailant, was able to purchase fire arms on-line, including assault weapons.)
Dylan McClain, "Highest-Ever Ranking Is Milestone For Carlsen," in The New York Times, December 16, 2012, at p. A25. (Magnus Carlsen, 22, achieves highest grandmaster rating in history and is not yet world champion. Focus on middle game virtuosity, chess enthusiasts. Can Mr. Carlsen drive legally?)
Erica Goode, "Rifle Used in Killings, America's Most Popular, Highlights Regulation Debate," in The New York Times, December 17, 2012, at p. A25. (A high-powered weapon has appeared in many recent shootings. Hunting?)
David Barnston, et als., "The Bribery Aisle: How Wal-Mart Used Pay-Offs to Get Its Way in Mexico," in The New York Times, December 18, 2012, at p. A1. (New Jersey? U.S. businesses now routinely violate anti-corruption laws from the eighties. Whatever!)
New Jersey's Nightmare Before, During, and After Christmas:
Alfred P. Doblin, "Christie's Spoonfull of Barbara Walters," in The Record, December 17, 2012, at p. A-11. (Would Ms. Walters ask a woman whether she is "too fat" to be president? This question shows a lack of sensitivity to men's issues, Ms. Walters.One shouldnever comment on a man's appearance, not even to pay him a compliment.)
Lindy Washburn, "N.J. Autism Rate Soared in 4 Years; Study Offers No Explanation for Near Doubling," in The Record, December 18, 2012, at p. L-1. (Diana Lisa Riccioli, allegedly, is one of New Jersey's autism sufferers. This illness would explain a great deal.)
Richard Cowen, "Police Say Cop Went AWOL for Three Days After Sandy," in The Record, December 18, 2012, at p. L-1. (Did the cop leave a notice indicating where he was going and when he would be back? I always did that much when going on vacation.)
Peter J. Sampson, "4th North Bergen Official is Accused of CORRUPTION," in The Record, December 18, 2012, at p. L-2. (Timothy J. Grossi, 72, is only the latest North Bergen official to face indictment for corruption. Another investigation in January, 2013 -- allegedly -- is focusing on several North Bergen police officers. Others in Union City are also under suspicion.)
Melissa Hayes, "2 Bergen Judges Up For Reappointment," in The Record, December 18, 2012, at p. L-2. (Allegations of political favors by judges seeking reappointment to get pension benefits.)
Melissa Hayes, "Union Gives Christie a Big Hand," in The Record, December 19, 2012, at p. A-1. (Union with alleged organized crime credentials supports Christie. Politics makes for strange bedfellows.)
Monsy Alvarado, "Ridgefield Man is Indicted in Theft: Vet Accused of Taking $2,500 From Legion," in The Record, December 20, 2012, at p.L-1. (Local "connected" man may have been protected by police and politicians, initially. This is an old story in New Jersey.)
Chris Harris, "School Board Mum On Absent Superintendent," in The Record, December 20, 2012, at p. L-2. (Geoffrey Zeller "dispappeared" for a week and may have used public resources in his home. What the hell? OAE?)
Peter J. Sampson, "North Bergen Official Guilty of EXTORTION: Admits Receiving Cash Payments From Contractors' Workers," in The Record, December 21, 2012, at p. L-3. (John T. "Jack" Kennell, 49, pleaded guilty to corruption and theft, while denying mafia affiliations, as North Bergen's Housing Authority "boss.")
Abbott-Koloff, "Man Charged With Having Child Porn," in The Record, December 21, 2012, at p. L-3. (Justin Hertzberg charged with possession of child pornography in Passaic County. More such allegations throughout New Jersey are coming up! No wonder attempts to prevent me from posting this list of sources were made today. Is censorship "ethical," Mr. Rabner?)
