March 26, 2013 at 1:11 P.M. A notice appeared that I could not eliminate when signing-in this afternoon at Morningside Heights, NYPL, computer #8. It is never certain whether I will be able to sign-in at these blogs from one day to the next.
No one is now, or ever has been, authorized to speak or act on my behalf. If this situation ever changes, I will indicate as much in writing and post the fact on-line. Please note that I am unable to respond to e-mails because I cannot access my accounts which have been hacked into or taken over, presumably by governmental or quasi-governmental entities.
If more than two days pass without alteration at these sites, it can only mean that I am prevented from writing against my will. I will struggle to continue writing at all times. ("How censorship works in America" and "More Censorship and Cybercrime" then "Torture" and "More in Sadness Than in Anger.")
March 25, 2013 Investigations and press accounts of matters pertaining to Mr. Menendez only continue to deepen and spread the "manure." The stench is now contaminating the Senate of the United States of America.
All sides are spending money in the Dominican Republic to purchase statements and recantations of testimony, often from the wrong persons. The only "winners" (so far) are the attorneys and/or prostitutes in the D.R. providing conflicting statements for the highest bidders.
Much of this activity is totally irrelevant to the U.S. Senate's Ethics Committee. It is unclear whether N.J.'s legal ethics committee is looking into Mr. Menendez's activities. However, any such action in N.J. can be "fixed" easily by Menendez. ("New Jersey's Office of Attorney Ethics.")
Allegations in my blogs concerning multiple criminal conspiracies have been brought to the attention of law enforcement agencies in America. I believe that legal observers in other parts of the world are also aware of these matters. Public attention to these blogs prevents cover-ups or avoidance of an eventual confrontation on the issues.
Carole Leonning & Luz Lazo, "Website Denies Link to Menendez Case," in The Record, March 23, 2013, at p. A-3.
Matt Friedman & Ben Horowitz, "Secret Sex E-Mails Revealed in Stalking Case; Steamy Exchanges Between Assemblyman, Ex-Lobbyist Turn-Up in Driveway," in The Star Ledger, March 26, 2013, at p. 1. (JOE CRYAN, Menendez-buddy/foe and "boss" of the Democrats in New Jersey, also a seemingly tempestuous and erotica-loving paramour of KAREN GOLDING, his former stalker and one-time lobbyist. This situation calls out for extended analysis. Mr. Cryan has also served on the legal ethics committee.)
Kibret Marcos, "Ex-Secretary to Hackensack Lawyer Gets Probation For Thefts: Will Have to Repay More Than $53,000," in The Record, March 23, 2013, at p. L-3. (Alexandra Ramirez? Gilberto Garcia? Was Mr. Garcia "persuading" Alexandra Ramirez to violate confidentiality? How many others were involved in such efforts to corrupt persons in my office and for how long a period of time was such a criminal conspiracy in effect? Did money change hands in connection with such efforts?)
" ... the local lawyer told Dominican investigators that a foreign man, who identified himself as 'Carlos,' had offered him $5,000 to find and pay women in the Caribbean nation willing to make the claims about Menendez, according to Jose Antonio Polanco, district attorney for the La Romana region, where the investigation is being conducted."
Allegations that The Daily Caller was behind the accusations against Mr. Menendez have been rejected as conclusory. ("Herbert Klitzner, Esq.'s Greed and New Jersey's Hypocrisy" and "New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System.")
It is unlikely that a person who wishes to remain anonymous will provide information concerning his alleged employer, but not his last name. Each story that perpetuates these sordid allegations further reinforces the allegations and the "sleaze factor" for Menendez and, worse, for the U.S. Senate:
"The Daily Caller issued a statement Friday saying that the information allegedly provided by the Dominican lawyer, MELANIO FIGUEROA, was false." ("Menendez Must Give Up the Gavel" and "Menendez Consorts With Underage Prostitutes.")
It should be noted that this notoriety is probably the best thing that could happen to The Daily Caller. Numerous other sites have also been carrying these stories from day one of this scandal.
The two women providing the original statements at The Daily Caller have NOT retracted their statements, other complainants, evidently, have also sustained their charges or allegations against New Jersey's junior senator:
"The site reported that 'the two women said they met Menendez around Easter at Casa de Campo, an expensive 7,000-acre resort in the Dominican Republic. ... They claimed Menendez agreed to pay them $500 for sex acts, but in the end they each received only $100."
Mr. Figueroa suffers, allegedly, from a condition which is not uncommon among attorneys. He says whatever he is paid to say by his most recent client even if it contradicts what he has said earlier:
" ... Figueroa was ON RECORD with another news outlet as saying the women he represented were telling the truth about their initial allegations against Senator Menendez." (emphasis added!)
Was Mr. Figueroa lying then? Or is he lying now? Will Mr. Figueroa sue Senator Menendez for the $800 still owed to the young women making these accusations? ("Senator Bob, the Babe, and the Big Bucks" and "Does Senator Menendez have mafia friends?")
"The account provided that Dominican authorities said they received from Figueroa could not be independently confirmed by The Washington Post."
The best is yet to come for Mr. Menendez.
Sources:
New York & the World:
Scott Shane, "Targeted Killing Comes to Define War on Terror: Mark of Obama Era," in The New York Times, April 8, 2013, at p. A1. (Assassination outside the boundaries of law is something everybody can manage. Will Americans be assassinated by hostile powers?)
Scott Shane, "Ex-Lawyer in State Department Criticizes Drone Secrecy," in The New York Times, May 9, 2013, at p. A8. (Howard H. Kuh, probably a former intelligence officer, suggests there is far too much secrecy in our policies. I concur.)
Azam Ahmed, "Afghan Children Among the Dead in U.S. Strike," in The New York Times, April 8, 2013, at p. A8. (American strikes, including drones, kill 18.)
Charlie Savage, "Judge Reverses Suspensions of Prosecutors in Stevens Case," in The New York Times, April 8, 2013, at p. A12. (Judges bend over backwards to protect prosecutors for conduct that would result in disbarment of defense counsel.)
Joseph R. Gregory, "'Iron Lady' Who Set Britain On a New Course," in The New York Times, April 9, 2013, at p. A1. ("The lady is still not for turning.")
Damien Cave, "Trip to Cuba by Beyonce and Jay-Z Investigated," in The New York Times, April 9, 2013, at p. A7. (Miami-Havana tensions rise as Florida lawmakers seek an inquiry into a trip APPROVED by the State Department by two independent citizens using their own money to travel. Forget about it, Ms. Ros-Leghtinen.)
Steven Erlanger, "France's Chief Rabbi Declines to Resign Over Plagiarism," in The New York Times, April 10, 2013, at p. A3. (Rabbi Gilles Bernheim refuses to resign over ADMITTED plagiarism: "'Brideshead Revisited': A Movie Review" then "What is it like to be plagiarized?")
Damien Cave, "Cuba Trip by Star Pair Was Legal, Official Says," in The New York Times, April 10, 2013, at p. A8. (What a relief.)
Sam Wheaton, "F.B.I. Is Reviewing Claim by McConnell of Bugging," in The New York Times, April 10, 2013, at p. A12. (The source for the bugging was not Ashley Judd, but Republican rival, Marco Rubio, perhaps? How about a bottle of "Evian," Marco?)
"Sequestration of Justice: Budget cuts for federal public defenders are gutting the Constitutional right to counsel," (Editorial) in The New York Times, April 12, 2013, at p. A26. (P.D. services are fundamental to our system.)
"Are Human Genes Patentable? In an important case about science and law, the Supreme Court should emphatically say no," (Editorial) in The New York Times, April 15, 2013, at p. A18. (Human DNA patents? I hope not. Without international acceptance, such patents will be meaningless anyway. There are international conventions governing what are acceptable items of intellectual property, not just patents. If a patent granted does not adhere to those conventions, there will be no protection, other countries will duplicate patents at will.)
New Jersey's Putridness:
Jay Weaver, "Menendez's Donor's Maids Criticize the FBI," in The Record, April 3, 2013, at p. A3. (Menendez's "rapid-response" political team attacks the FBI by way of his donor's maids -- were they "under-age," Senator? -- with the assistance of the Cuban American National Foundation, perhaps.)
"Out of Bounds: Guilty Pleas in Sports Swindle," (Editorial) in The Record, April 3, 2013, at p. A8. (New Jersey corruption allows for scams from taxpayers for public sports equipment.)
Richard Cowen, "Designer Labels at 3 Stores Called Fakes: $40,000 of accessories seized in Passaic raids," in The Record, April 13, 2013, at p. L-1. (Now you know why New Jersey outlets are so cheap. You want a Rolex for $50.00?)
Peter J. Sampson, "Ex-Sports Gear Execs. Agree to Restitution: Admit $1 MILLION Fraud," in The Record, April 3, 2013, at p. L-3. (The kickback aspect of this scandal is not being fully explored. Politicians and government employees made this dirty deal. Where did the money go?)
John Reitmeyer, "State Revenue Put at $300 MILLION Shy of Target: But March Figure Was On Pace," in The Record, April 4, 2013, at p. A-3. (N. J.'s budget troubles are even worse than these numbers indicate. With the death of Mr. Lautenberg, a new Senator -- Mr. Kean? -- will be needed. With the possible forced resignation of Mr. Menendez, perhaps Mr. Codey will be moving to Washington.)
AP, "British Library Gets Set to Archive the Internet: 4.8 MILLION Websites to be Scanned and Recorded," in The Record, April 15, 2013, at p. A-11. (I can neither confirm nor deny that these blogs are among the websites to be archived.)
Abbott-Koloff & Richard Cowen, "More Hits Were On Tap, Police Say: MURDER-For-Hire Suspect Allegedly Wasn't Stopping," in The Record, April 12, 2013, at p. A-1. ("Tick-Tock" diner manager had an extensive hit-list and was discussing the matter in Clifton, New Jersey. Friend of yours, Diana Lisa Riccioli?)
"Where's the Beef? $100,000 in Bergen Politics Stolen," in The Record, April 12, 2013, at p. A-3. (Rumors that these pricey "burger platters" are being used in N.J.'s Assembly cannot be confirmed. $1,000 for a burger thanks to the taxpayers?)
Jimmy Gallen, "Terror in Boston: Deadly Blasts at Marathon Finish Line Put U.S. On Edge," in The Star Ledger, April 16, 2013, at p. 1. (We will probably see an escalation of such attacks against U.S. cities, especially where I live, and increased security precautions. New Jersey has a parallel population to the terrorists' "self-identification" with Chechnya, but is not taking expensive or extra precautions.)
Jason Grant, "Judge Hands Out Sentences in Terror Plot: Alessa, Almonte Get Lengthy Prison Sentences for Conspiring to Murder Outside the U.S.," in The Star Ledger, April 16, 2013, at p. 13. (Given N.J.'s population, future strikes are EXPECTED from persons like the Boston defendants. Are you allocating resources intelligently in Trenton? Or are you too busy playing games with me to worry about the people you should be protecting?)
Robert Marcos, "Speziale Loses Retaliation Lawsuit: Jury Sides With Sheriff's Department Captain," in The Record, May 9, 2013, at p. L-1. (Jury protects website browsers and free speech in New Jersey.)
