February 11, 2013 at 1:20 P.M. The parcel sent to Mr. Vance was returned to me because no one was able to find Mr. Vance in the New York District Attorney's office. I will retain a copy of the envelope indicating this fact. I will also send the package, again, and this time by certified mail with return receipt requested. I believe that it is still a crime to interfere with the mails, Mr. Menendez.
Raymond Hernandez & Robert Pear, "Investigators say Menendez Intervened On a Friend's Behalf," in The New York Times, February 7, 2013, at p. A20.
Colin Moynahan, "Court Urged to Reverse Ruling On Terror," in The New York Times, February 7, 2013, at p. A16.
"Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey intervened with federal health officials in an effort to help a close friend in a billing dispute with Medicare, federal investigators said Wednesday."
Responsible observers suggest that Senator Menendez was bribed to make calls for donor, Dr. Salomon Melgen, and that N.J.'s junior senator was promised a kickback for his services, provided that Mr. Menendez managed to get the government to pay the doctor's inflated fees. ("Is Senator Menendez 'For' Human Rights?")
This sordid series of events has emerged after Menendez accepted a plane ride and Dr. Melgen's "hospitality" in the Dominican Republic that, allegedly, included the services of prostitutes with underage women among them. Mr. Menendez repaid the costs of the ride only after he was caught accepting this generosity. ("Senator Bob, the Babe, and the Big Bucks" and "Does Senator Menendez have mafia friends?")
Menendez's conduct does not interest New Jersey's Office of Attorney Ethics (OAE) or Stuart Rabner, whose comments concerning my ethics I can only regard as absurd. ("New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System" and "What did you know, Mr. Rabner, and when did you know it?")
It is possible that the words "hypocrisy" and "lies," or "double standards" and "cover-ups," have no meaning or have lost what little significance they once had in Trenton, New Jersey. ("Law and Ethics in the Soprano State.")
Mr. Menendez's friend is accused of diluting drugs given to his patients (at great risk to them) in order to charge more money for smaller dosages:
"Thus, for example, Medicare might allow doctors to bill $2,000 for a vial [of the alleged medication at issue,] but the doctor [Melgen] sometimes filed claims for as much as $8,000."
Mr. Menendez received some of the proceeds of such transactions under the table in cash, allegedly, from Dr. Melgen, for whom the Senator continued to go to bat.
One feels not only disapprobation, but disgust and rage at such loathsome conduct. ("Is Menendez For Sale?" and "New Jersey's Child Sex Industry.")
Do you speak to me of "ethics," gentlemen?
Sources:
New York & the World:
Jeremy W. Peters, "G.O.P. Blocks Vote On Hagel In the Senate," in The New York Times, February 15, 2013, at p. A1. (As of February 25, 2013 there are still conflicting signals on this nomination for Defense Secretary. I lost 6 minutes attempting to access these blogs today -- February 25, 2013 -- at computer number #3, Morningside Heights, NYPL.)
Jennifer Medina, "Ex-Mayor of San Diego Confronts $1 BILLION Gambling Problem," in The New York Times, February 15, 2013, at p. A1. (This is normal in New Jersey. Mr. Ginarte? Still like Atlantic City, Jose?)
Rick Gladstone, "Report Sees Journalists Increasingly Under Attack," in The New York Times, February 15, 2013, at p. A10. (Hundreds of attacks and defacements of these writings have been chronicled: "What is it like to be censored in America?" and "How censorship works in America.")
"Rabbi Is Charged in Internet Sex Sting," in The New York Times, February 15, 2013, at p. A25. (Nathan David Rabinovich, 59, charged with attempting sexual encounters with 14 year-old. "New Jersey Rabbi Charged With Child Molestation" and "So Black and So Blue in Prison." Do you worry about this, Terry Tuchin? Mr. Rabner?)
"A Defense Secretary Blocked by Politics: Republicans Use Filibuster To Deny Vote to Cabinet Nominee," (Editorial) in The New York Times, February 15, 2013, at p. A26. (Collegiality and civility seem to be gone with the wind.)
Russ Bultner, "Lies to Win British Post Earn Conviction in New York," in The New York Times, February 15, 2013, at p. A17. ("SOMA SANGUPTA," who resides in New Jersey, accused of lying about her history and age as a lawyer. She will face charges in New York and may work for the OAE in Trenton.)
Morsi Secret, "Lawsuit Against Prosecutor to Proceed," in The New York Times, February 16, 2013, at p. A17. (A federal judge allows lawsuit by a fraudulently convicted man to proceed to trial against Mr. Hynes' office. "New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System" and "New Jersey's Office of Attorney Ethics.")
Michael D. Shear & Scott Shane, "Congress to Get Classified Memo," in The New York Times, February 7, 2013, at p. A1. (The White House rationale for drone killings is deemed "imprecise.")
AP, "Ex-Yeshiva Leader Gets 25-Year Term," in The New York Times, February 8, 2013, at p. A24. (Former principal of a Brooklyn Yeshiva, EMMANUEL YEGUTKIN, convicted of abusing 3 boys will receive 55-year term. "Solomon Dwek Gets 6 Years in Prison" and "Have you no shame, Mr. Rabner?")
"A Long Overdue Discussion: C.I.A. Nominee Gives Unsatisfactory Answers on Targeted Killings of American Citizens," in The New York Times, February 8, 2013, at p. A26. (The discussion of drones and targeted killings was a love-fest.)
New Jersey's Spectacle of Corruption:
Karen Rouse, "Agency Paid for Super Trip: NJ Transit Viewed How New Orleans Handled Game Day," in The Record, February 15, 2013, at p. A-1. (NJ Transit employees went to Superbowl on taxpayers' tab: $7,800 for hotels; $5,241 for airfare; $425 for miscellaneous expenses. T-shirts?)
John Reitmeyer, "State to Track Sandy Funds in Approved Charity," in The Record, February 15, 2013, at p. A-7. (Fears of Sandy Fund THEFTS have led to the creation of a site for tracking funds. Another site may be created to monitor fraud on the original site.)
Peter J. Sampson, "Witness Says Bergrin Paid Him to Deliver Cocaine to Buyers," in The Record, February 15, 2013, at p. L-2. (More troubles for former colleague of Stuart Rabner at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Paul Bergrin, Esq., as he goes on trial yet again. Stuart will receive no more freebies from Paul's friends.)
Mary Jo Layton, "Medicaid Fraud Unit Gets $45 MILLION From Drug Makers," in The Record, February 7, 2013, at p. A-4. (N.J. drug companies seek to scam millions from taxpayers. Will they go to the Superbowl for free?)
Carol D. Leonning & Jerry Mahon, "Menendez Aided Donor in Dispute Over Medicare," in The Record, February 7, 2013, at p. A-8. (Big Bob goes to bat for "VITREO RETINAL CONSULTANTS" which seems to be involved in unusual activities for a medical firm.)
John Pojidenic, "Timing of Menendez Disclosures at Issue," in The Record, February 6, 2013, at p. A-10. (" ... the Department of Homeland Security has delayed the arrest of an intern in Menendez's office for failing to register as a sex offender and violating federal immigration laws ..." Santo Domingo, here we come?)
Kibret Marcos, "Accuser Defends Account at Trial: Reality TV Figure Facing Sex Charges," in The Record, February 7, 2013, at p. L-1. (Child sex parties in Lodi, New Jersey. Was Senator Bob a guest at these parties?)
Peter J. Sampson, "Drug Kingpin Says Bergrin Advised Him to Kill Partner," in The Record, February 7, 2013, at p. L-3. (That's what I call a lawyer's advice. OAE?)
STAFF & NEWS SERVICE REPORTS, "Menendez Inquired Into Port Equipment: Staff E-Mails Appear, Effort to Aid Donor," in The Record, February 12, 2013, at p. A-3. (Menendez staff may include persons who would provide the security for the Dominican Republic under Melgen's contract, directly or indirectly, and more affiliates of the Cuban American National Foundation. PEDRO PABLO PEGUY? LUIS POSADA CARRILES is a friend, Mr. Peguy?)
Justo Bautista, "Woman Gets 4 Years in Real Estate Scam: Ex-Ridgewood Resident Swindled $2 MILLION From Friends," in The Record, February 12, 2013, at p. L-1. (Ridgewood, N.J. resident, TAYA ROMANO, 36, scammed $4.7 MILLION, but will NOT go to prison. "Jay Romano and Conduct Unbecoming to the Judiciary in New Jersey." Ms. Kriko? Ms. Munoz? Stay away from Ridgewood, New Jersey.)
