Rothstein Attempted to Best Italian Aristocrat

By Bob Norman Mon., Nov. 30 2009 at 2:27 PM

I guess it should come as no news flash that Scott Rothstein was a rampant extorter and blackmailer. He basically boasted to potential investors in his Ponzi scheme that he made his money hitting up bosses who were cheating with employees on their wives for out-of-court settlements.

Peter

But the stuff I'm hearing now is mind-blowing. Unlike some of the excellent commenters here (Torts, I'm looking at you), I can't just ring off information as it comes in. I know this is frustrating, but let me assure you, this is the greatest story in the history of South Florida, and it will all come out in due time. Let me just say that I'm hearing incredible stories about Rothstein's use of his associates to impersonate judges, officials, and reporters on the phone to help him in his extortion schemes and scams.

Now I want to look briefly at another Rothstein business associate, Albert Peter, former CEO of Silversea Cruises. Rothstein somehow became an attorney for the cruise line, which is owned by Italian aristocrat Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio, who operates mainly in Italy and Monaco.

A source close to Rothstein told me that Rothstein became embroiled in a blackmail attempt on Lefebvre d'Ovidio that

is incredible in its scope and sheer gall. The attempt allegedly involved one of Rothstein's cronies traveling to Italy impersonating a South Florida reporter and another of his associates pretending to be a federal maritime official on the phone.

Manfredi was a mark

It's impossible to get into the details at this point, but suffice it to say that Lefebvre d'Ovidio got the best of Rothstein during a meeting in Monaco and Rothstein returned home defeated and without the multimillion-dollar killing he expected to rake in.

What's interesting is that Peter, who left Silversea in 2007, and Rothstein went into business together after that disaster. Peter, whom I haven't been able to locate or contact, took an office at the Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler firm, and they went into business together on a cruise line called Jewel River Cruise Line, which was incorporated by Rothstein lawyer Blandin Wright in August 2007.

A so-called "boutique luxury" cruise line (gag), it was supposed to open in the spring of 2008 but had unexpected setbacks (thanks to the commenter who linked some of this stuff yesterday). They also opened the Maritime Investment Group, which was also incorporated by Wright and listed the RRA address.

I'm told that Peter was a fixture at the RRA offices until about six months ago, when he suddenly disappeared from view.

But to get an idea of how Rothstein and Peter operated together, here's a blurb from John Reed, who was sued by Rothstein client Russ Whitney, an informercial guru who wracked up hundreds of complaints from customers who claimed he ripped them off. To read the entire thing, click here, but it's pretty funny stuff, about Rothstein's attempt to delay a deposition by saying he was going on a Silversea cruise:

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The reason they said they needed the last three delays was that one of Whitney' lawyers "Scott Rothstein" has some undisclosed illness. In oppositions to these motions, I have complained long and loud that Rothstein has had little to do with this case for a couple of years. Virtually all the papers filed with the court during that period have the signature of Christina Kitterman. If she prepared them, what do we suddenly need him for? If he prepared them, why did she sign them? ... What difference does it make if one guy is missing? ... Now they need the delay because [Rothstein is] NOT sick. I wondered if they were going to try to get a fourth delay out of Rothstein's illness. In a backward way, they have. In their June 28, 2005 motion, they say Rothstein's doctor cleared him to travel on June 27, 2005. And guess what? He just happens to have tickets on a cruise that requires him to depart the United States on June 28, 2005. What an amazing, lucky coincidence! His cruise ship""the Silver Wind""departs Rome at 11PM on July 1st for Palma De Mallorca, capital of a Spanish island in the Mediterranean (Voyage 2516). ...

The Silver Wind

He could have and should have issued the Notice of Nonavailability as soon as the reservations were made. Rothstein attached a letter from the executive assistant to Mr. Albert Peter, chief executive officer of Silversea Cruises Ltd., that says the cruise cost is nonrefundable. Well, there's some poetic justice. Just like the nonrefundable Russ Whitney seminar fees that pay Rothstein's legal fees. Why do we have a letter from the CEO's assistant? Either we are supposed to be impressed with Rothstein's connections to prominent Fort Lauderdaleans or there is some court decision that says that a CEO's assistant letter about nonrefundability carries more weight in a court of law than a photocopy of the receipt saying the exact same thing... If you cannot expend the energy necessary to answer an interrogatory (written question) "with the help of four other lawyers," it's hard to see where you would get the energy to fly to Rome, cruise to Mallorca then fly back home. Poor baby. How about this line from the motion? "Mr. Rothstein has not taken a vacation for more than a few days in over three years and it would be in his best interest healthwise to travel on the trip." I must have missed that issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. You know, the one that says travel from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Myers, Florida, for a two-hour court hearing is too stressful but that flying on a plane with no medical staff or facilities over the Atlantic Ocean from Fort Lauderdale to Rome, sailing the Mediterranean Sea on a cruise ship with limited medical facilities and staff to Mallorca, and flying back home in another nonhospital plane is an indicated therapy for certain illnesses. Rothstein has "not taken a vacation for more than a few days in over three years." Hey! Me neither.

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Great idea, but will this work over the long run?
Mr. Norman- I know you followup on leads and info - Recently (Nov 2008?-time flies), Christoher Salmonson was convicted of fraud against a Margate churchto the tune of $1.67Million for a real estate ponzi type of fraud. This con artist also operated a Davie, FL "front business" call FuelNation. He had a website where he listed his alleged joint ventures one of which called a "Travel Center" which was the Davie Travel Center(an upscale truck/travel center, property in Davie then owned by Jolmy Corp. Jolmy Corp. advised investigators at the time they never had anything to do with Salmonson - all lies to lure investors into the "ponzi joint venture investment scheme". My Point - Christopher Salmonson was connected/involved with Adler-yes the same Adler of Rothstein, Rosenfeldt and Adler. These crooks have more arms and legs than you or the FBI, US Attorney Office and IRS can imagine. I hope you look into Salmonson and his connections w/ Adler & I hope the FEDS do too. More to come.
Scott W. Rothstein's Ponzi scheme was pegged at $1.2 billion in court on Tuesday morning. He pleaded not guilty to multiple fraud and conspiracy counts. For details, visit www.southfloridabusinessjournal.com. Plead not guilty? What about all you folks who said he would plead guilty?
Rothstein will never make it to Witness Protection. Having ripped off SHIMON LEVY and the Israeli mob for millions he will be shanked in prison. No one will cry. Die, Rothstein, die. Rothstein will be indicted and arrested TODAY. Charlie Crist's asshole is puckering.
Anonymous at 10:16 and 10:19: 1. If somebody notices that a lawyer threatens a journalist by claiming to to be the "Jewish Avenger," that doesn't mean the person entertains that ludicrous arguments about the alleged adult Santa Claus and whether he's wearing a red suit or a green suit and whether he's really mean to "bad people" or just kind of mean or just ignores them after they die. 2. I'm not from Northern Florida. I'm from Northern California. 3. I know that there weren't many "legitimate investors" or "innocent investors," but there were some. My point is that nobody -- not one person -- should have believed that ludicrous "investment" story. That's why I said that the "victims" either suspended all rational thought, were very stupid, and/or were in on the scheme. 4. If your message is that people shouldn't be tricked into giving up money based on the fact that other people believe in the same adult Santa Claus, then that's a legitimate point. If your message is that you think that the adult Santa Claus wears a blue suit and that anyone who believes that the adult Santa Claus wears is crazy, then you're engaged in ludicrous, time-wasting, and space-wasting discussion.
Lard Ass and Anonymass.... I'm currently looking for a house in your area. You know, the one with glass houses. Are there any two stories?? One more question, when you throw a stone at your glass house, does it break?
Sorry if this was already posted: Channel 10/ 11 PM news lead off w/ projected Rothstein arrest, showed video of Scott/attorney Nurik with catptioned credit for video to Daily Pulp. Credit where it is due. Thanks, Pulpster.
Move onto the new blog article posted....
What we need (and I'm trying to keep up) is an acronym definition post: SR = Scott Rothstein RRA = Rothstein Rosenfelt Adler CG = Capital Grille etc.. I'm trying to keep up and I've been reading for days but sometimes you lose me. Am I alone?
Jump over to new story
Ms. N Cali Stick with helping Gov Arnold get his fucked up state out of debt and stop his wife from breaking the law while driving. As well as stopping all the pot farms popping up all over the state of Cali.
Michael Szafranski Please tell more. We're tired of sleuthing and many Michael Szafranski's come up when googling!
Correction...you live in Northern Ca... After a month of reading the blog half your post was reitering the ponzi scheme and being judgemental. Can we say ludicrous.
Changing topics -- there's one guy who I think doesn't get nearly enough coverage, but who I think is in huge trouble -- Michael Szafranski. Who knows anything about him? Posted On: Monday, Nov. 30 2009 @ 10:10PM If you have been following the blog since October you would have read what others know about him. Try using Google. Rather than reposting the entire ponzi scheme we all know in detail ad naus ....
I wonder what the weather is going to be like tomorrow. That was a big factor in my arrest and incarceration back in the day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB5tjNMGIxA
So who else is going down tomorrow? Scott and who else? Debra?
If you have been following the blog my dear you would know there are hardly any legit investors in the mix....they are just playing the role as the victim. You live in N Fla. You obviously are not aware of the mind set of new $ S. Fla. I'm a lawyer, an investor, and a lender, and I'm shocked that the "innocent investors" and "legitimate investors" collapsed for this preposterous "investment" story.
One correction -- Tim Durham is only a "potential Ponzi schemer" or an "accused Ponzi schemer." The Indianapolis federal prosecutors raided his offices and filed an in rem action against his property last week, but my understanding is that the in rem action was dropped today -- allegedly on Durham's assurances that he wouldn't try to sell, transfer, or conceal assets.
(I agree that the "1st" and "2nd" comments and the religion-based discussions are a ludicrous waste of time and space and reflect unfavorable on those who post that content. Rathsteins ludiscrous acts against his own religious affilition reflect unfavorable upon him and need to be exposed. It's BEYOND rel content. Your first sentence stated you were drawn into the blog by the article about the Jewish Avenger.
When the first round of arrests come, it will be huge. Some names not even contemplated thus far on this blog will surprise us. In the end, I think the feds will unravel a ponzi scheme syndicate that was also running an international drug (cocaine) business. The amount of money they had to clean on a monthly basis was huge. This is why SR isn't worried about paying off the "legit investors." The three of "legit" guys probably got in after hearing friends boast about their "returns."
Pulpmeister: This shit is about to get intense. Not because Scott is getting arrested tomorrow (if that is even true) but because other folks are about to be arrested and they are going to be crying like little bitches. I am not making fun of them either. The shit is deep and I would be bitching up too if I were them. The funny part about this is that the females that get loaded up are going to be more stoic than any of the males. Just wait and see. Anyhow, hook up a livestream account to your blog and then run some live shit on it. Your blog will blow up even more than it is now and it has instant messaging capability so that everyone can talk shit while stuff is going down. Yeah yeah I know, this is federal court and you can't do cameras in fed court or bring a camera in there because the Marshall types at the magnatometer don't play that shit and give everyone a very menacing "this is federal shit" look that just let's you know not to even -- dare i say think that you can "f" with them. No, I was thinking more along the lines of like when disgraced former Sheriff Ken Jenne would walk along the sidewalk to go do his time and what not with Bogey. Or when Gallagher's dude was acting all erratic and brand new like the plastic on the seat's of a 2010 Bentley by pretending that his glasses fell off his head so that he could block the stair case at the parking lot across the street. I don't know why one of those camera men did not defend himself from the batteries that guy was carrying on with and put their foot in his ass but that's on them. Anyhow, to see these punks live would give you a following that would make this flock (i think you are past a gaggle now) look like a small group break out session at blog commenters anonymous. Let's see if these little bitches wear funky ass clothes to federal court. What's it called haute couture or something. I bet you some of them come looking like a hot mess. Man up mother fuckers. It's about to go down.
I accidentally discovered this blog back in late October. The first article that I accidentally found was Bob Norman's article about the "Jewish Avenger" intimidation call. Since then, I've essentially done nothing, except follow, read about, and talk about this blog and this case (and to read a lot more about Madoff, Dreier, Tim Durham, Sean Healy, and other Ponzi schemers to compare this case). All of my business and personal interests have suffered badly, but, as a small consolation prize, I feel like I'm now a Rothstein and Ponzi scheme expert. I've never been so intrigued and fascinated by any news story. In any event, I've been lurking constantly all of this time, but now I feel compelled to thank Bob Norman for staying on top of this, and to also thank Torts, Godfather, Real Deal, Piano Player, commentators who have had any personal experiences (even tangential and scandalous) with the involved people, and everyone who adds thoughtful information, analyses, and predictions. (I agree that the "1st" and "2nd" comments and the religion-based discussions are a ludicrous waste of time and space and reflect unfavorable on those who post that content.) In any event, I'm all the way out here in Northern California, and I'm completely addicted to this blog and this case. I'm a lawyer, an investor, and a lender, and I'm shocked that the "innocent investors" and "legitimate investors" collapsed for this preposterous "investment" story. The "defendants" will fully fund the entire settlement now, but they somehow still insist that the "plaintiffs" receive the full settlement amount only in monthly installments over only three to six months while RRA holds and controls the money? And, the potential plaintiffs will take a 20% to 40% discount for money now instead of waiting for monthly payments over three to six months? And, RRA doesn't have a huge conflict of interest in arranging all "discounted payments" for clients and not advising the plaintiffs to wait for the phantom monthly payments or to approach the defendants themselves about an immediate discounted payment? And, on behalf of their clients, RRA didn't bother to ask the potential defendants if they would be willing to pay everything up front for some kind of discount to the settlement amount -- a discount that was less than the "investors" were offering? And, any law firm -- especially one based on labor and employment law (which is just not lucrative) -- can settlement hundreds of millions of dollars of cases without filing a single piece of paper in court? How and why? There's so much more that makes the "investment" story absolutely preposterous and incredible, but this post is already too long. Essentially, these "investors" completely suspended all rational thought, were not very smart in the first instance, and/or were in on the scheme. Please take it from me -- handing your money over to another person, to a company, or to an "investment manager" is a huge risk in all cases. But run for the hills when everything is "so secret" that you can't learn anything specific (even after signing a confidentiality agreement) or when it just doesn't make sense. Changing topics -- there's one guy who I think doesn't get nearly enough coverage, but who I think is in huge trouble -- Michael Szafranski. Who knows anything about him?
After SR jumped on the G5 to Morocco the partners had a meeting back at the office and they asked Irene Stay about the money...wonder where Debra V. was during all of this? She just left Irene alone to be thrown under the bus?
or are you expecting a fallout of unprecedented magnitude?
To all who lurk here, chime in... When all arrests are complete, do you expect to be disappointed in the case's limited scope, or are you expecting a fallout of unprecedented magnitude?
Virgil: That has to be some type of F-Bome record. I got the folks from Guinness Book on the phone....hang on a sec. Thanks Fort Fraudy.
@Westy Dog It was "Sorry Charlie"
How could anyone turn down an "'ello, Guvnah!" oppurtunity on Charlie? Personally, I would then haved droped a "Scott...... You Are Amazing!" on him. Bye Bye Charlie. Was that a tuna commercial?
Virgil...F***** HYSTERICAL. I always said SR reminded me of Pesci!
Virgil you are so right on time with these YouTubes.....I am dyin' here...lol
@ Two Cents There is an advantage to turning yourself in as you can (1) avoid the "perp walk," (2) not spend time being transported to the requisite jail in cuffs and (3) sometimes arrange for a bail bondsman to meet you at the jail and bond you out immediately. Obviously, the third advantage doesn't apply to SR - bond, if any, will be set by the magistrate after the arrest. Turning yourself in is not seen as an admission of guilt - it is actually viewed as being cooperative. However, when the feds want the pleasure and/or media attention associated with hauling your sorry self in, they won't offer you a "surrender" - they'll come and get you. There are a million reasons why SR might have come back from Morocco, most of which have little to do with cooperation. Also, he might be giving the feds info -- they're happy to listen to whatever you want to tell them, but that doesn't mean they'll give you credit for "cooperation" when it comes time to pay the piper. Getting your guideline sentence reduced due to cooperation can only be done if the feds ask the judge to do it, and it's up to them, not up to the defendant. So, SR's return but his assertion he isn't "cooperating" makes sense to me. I'm waiting to find out who SR considers a legitimate investor. Apparently it isn't 90% of the people who gave him money.
I hope they do a long perp walk with lots of pictures of the handcuffs and his twitchy fat face I hope it's shown repeatedly on all the news stations. SHAME the lying thieving PUTZ
"Scott would run around and say "I put a fifty million dollar hedge fund togehter faster than this deal with this f***! Tell himm its done MY way or hit the F***in road!" ____________________________________________ I've located a compilation video of the whole crew. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXfsLR_YJ9A
wow NEW BLOGGER you are fast!
go get some tang ...........lololol
Why does Morse sell a house on the grounds of the Boca Resort to Rothstein at a 20% loss in less than six months? Does it go something like this: SR: Hey Ted, whddya say you buy that spread in Boca for $9m and I'll buy it back from you for $7.2m six months later? Ted: Sounds sweet, lets go get some tang....
Herald just reported Rothstein to be arrested tomorrow
Tommorrow....? Tommorrow? I need to cancel all my appointments now! I need to get everything in order for tomorrow... Popcorn...Check Wireless connection...check TV remote...check Shower and clean underwear tonight..check.. All I need.... all set!
How can they arrest him if they "supposedly" don't know where he is. Such BS.
Does anyone know the name of the public accountant that prepared the RRA tax returns?
Why is everyone missing the verbage? HE isn't taking to the feds....his LAWYER is... Same flippin difference!
Please tell me why in the world he would start telling the truth, ESPECIALLY TO MAYO/PRESS, now? Until something changes, my bet is take whatever he says and assume the opposite. Of course he's talking to the feds.
Call the Enquirer they are in Boca. Or contact TMZ. They will both pay for your pics.
WAHOOOO FINALLY JUSTICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hope its tomorrow already- and no surrender- let him get those handcuffs slapped on with millions of news cameras taking photos
Anyone have advice on how to sell some FABULOUS pics of SR that will be WAY better than the stuffy suit shots? Trust me these are Enquirer cover shots!
Well kidzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz as per that Sun-Sent article we heard if directly from the Ponzi Putz's own mouth. And he wasn't lyin' dis time kidzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!! This is da real deal!! Let's just say it's done! Yippieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! Let's all go to Disney!!! Leave Nurik back in Broward in his gutted kitchen.
Attorneys, is there an advantage or disadvantage to turning yourself in vs. being arrested? Is turning yourself in viewed as admission of guilt? SR flies back from Morocco but is not talking to the FEDS and won't turn himself in. This does not add up unless he plans on making them prove everthing. If so, he really is a dumb$%^.
Mr. Norman: Will you be reporting on this? I would LOVE to read the blog comments. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fl-school-transportation-investigation-20091130,0,210497.story
I am here, I am a "Nut" about football. So watchin game. See you at 1/2 time.
Kitterman was a partner in RRA. You don't need to be a notary to sign off on the stuff she signed, assuming we're talking about the pleadings and corp registrations. Lawyers often sign for one another within the same firm.
"I have nothing to say to them," Rothstein said. Well Tort there goes the WP scenerio off the blog .....loved the info
@ Anonymous 7:48PM Yes, SR screwed Bobby & he IS a good guy. I know one of the security... worked w/ Bobby @ all the gigs you mentioned, including SR detail. He (& others providing SR's executive protection) were like flies on the wall, ALWAYS right beside SR - in the inner office, home, Bova etc... you're right, 24/7. Maybe you could attempt an off the record conversation with him, Pulp?
Kitterman and all the othrs involved with Scott did what they were told. Scott also never made himself CEO of any of his 'partnerships' b/c he didn't want to be liable. He also RARELY if ever actually put any agreements in writing. He always did 'handshake' agreements under the statements of things like: who needs paperork between friends? Brian Levy was giving him a heart attack because when SR was trying to 'buy' GoalLine Brian wanted everything to be in writing and check s cleared before he came in. Scott would run around and say "I put a fifty million dollar hedge fund togehter faster than this deal with this f***! Tell himm its done MY way or hit the F***in road!" That Gave Adam Steinberg a heart attack b/c he was the one who brought Brian to Scott and was surely getting kickbacks from both sides. If the deal didn't go through then the wannabe would get NOTHING! and he did...eventually...LOL
Godfather3 there you are! Wow!! As early as tomorrow. Sweet! Time to celebrate! Get those digi cams out kidzzzzzzzzzzzzzz meet ya down at da Broward county jail. Book um Dano!
Interesting snippets from the Sun-Sentinel article (see Two Cents @ 8:54PM) ...Rothstein said he expected his arrest "to come in the next week or so." ...based on the flurry of calls and texts he received Monday, he said, "I assume it's going to be very soon. All they're doing is telegraphing me that they're about to arrest me." He insisted that he has not been cooperating or directly talking with federal investigators, saying Nurik has been his conduit to authorities. "I have nothing to say to them," Rothstein said. ------- Seems to give credibility to a lot of the posts here, especially those of Rothstein supposedly telling the Feds to F-Off.
Rothstein says he expects to be arrested as early as tomorrow! sun sentinal!
Where is the cyber crew this evening? Paul Vincent aka Mr. Manasota Key, Fla. Virgil Mr. YouTube Christy Ms. Cyber Sleuth Who else are the key players in this blog hiding in the midst?
Another question to you lawyer types. SR had two businesses Investment and Legal, Now the feds are going through these (legal) files and learning all kinds of valuable information. Does Privilege apply? Here the hypothetical you love so much. So lets say I run a cigar shop in Ft. Lauderdale and SR has represented me in certain matters and we have discussions about my money laundering, is that privileged communication? I know I'd argue that if I were a def.
I guess they let him have a nice Turkey dinner in his hotel room? One month after his suspected $1 billion Ponzi scheme unraveled, former Fort Lauderdale attorney Scott Rothstein said he expects to be arrested on federal charges "very soon," possibly as early as Tuesday. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/columnists/fl-rothstein-mayocol-b113009-20091130,0,7595104.column
@ Anonymous at 8:46PM I heard the same thing from someone I know who has connections in local politics...hmmmmm.
@ Tort is a Fed or should be Under Subpeona says: <blockquote>You know Torts, considering your BIG TIWM connections I do not understand why the Feds wouldn't be tracking your IP...</blockquote> Three ways I guess for them to do that. 1. 611 Folsom Street 2. Some form of legal persuasion 3. Mad hacking skills on par with Napoleon Dynamite I think #3 is the coolest. Chaz Stevens MyActsOfSedition.com
Why was Kitterman signing all the paperwork if Rotherstein was an Attorney. Was she acting as his agent? Posted On: Monday, Nov. 30 2009 @ 8:45PM As Notary.
Madeleine Elster says: @Useless Fun Fact ... Did she mention what magazine the Guvnah was perusing? Posted On: Monday, Nov. 30 2009 @ 8:44PM If he were, it was prob Playgirl for the latest pics of Palin's grandson's Father, Levi's latest spread.
I think it's odd with all the wealth in the world the people he chose to target. It's as if he found the underling "sucker" (reputable but not 'da man'), incorporated a business with them and then used that to get access to the upper echelon. Why was Kitterman signing all the paperwork if Rotherstein was an Attorney. Was she acting as his agent?
@Useless Fun Fact ... Did she mention what magazine the Guvnah was perusing?
The Ponzi Putz flies a chartered jet owned by his wife's ex husbands company and Gov. Tan Boy Crist is flying commercial looking for chapstick? Was he sitting in the cockpit on the jump seat giving one of the pilots a bj that caused the chapped lips?
Useless Fun Fact: My sister was flying back from New York last week and ran into Charlie Crist in one of those magazine/snack shops in the terminal at JFK. They spoke briefly - he told her he was looking for some ChapStick. I asked her if she said "'ello, Guvnah!" when she saw him. She did not.
My question is how did SR scout out all his potential victims? Posted On: Monday, Nov. 30 2009 @ 8:29PM Just like anyone else seeking out LEADS to work. He had a niche in his Ponzi Putz head to target and he went full steam ahead. I would have love to have seen one of the Bronfman's approached by this little manic scum bag. They would have thrown him overboard if they were on a sailing vessel listening to his fraud ponzi pitch.
I found this blog while searching the net for info on this scandal, I work in the building RRA started out in before they got "big" and had no idea how all encompassing this blog would become. I've learned so much here and have become addicted. I have regulate myself to only checking this blog after lunch or I'm dunsky...no work will be done the rest of the day! Loving the info from all of the "in the know" bloggers and even those who are positing on what could happen next. Keep up the good work!
Ha ha, I actually wrote this line in a motion in 2005. I should become a telephone psychic: "The Rothstein Firm is acting . . . without regard for the law or the ethical constraints of practice.
you have 3 banks so far. GB, TD and UBS and a banker that can help with how it all works. He usually had an inside with an employee at each bank. Then he had forged documents. Just the facts I have read in past articles or postings on his rra website.
Sounds like Mr. Lefebvre d'Ovidio didn't trust SR. Had Albert Peter's relationship with SR looked into and found out the scam. My question is how did SR scout out all his potential victims?
@ Venessa That is why I posted the link about Peter as someone stated they had 'trained' several staff/crew members from Silverseas. Once I posted that he has been with the company since Nov 2001, haven't heard from that commentor since. Don't people use Google before making false statements?
Hey Bob, why don't you interview the Dean of Nova Law School? Ask him to explain why so many of the RRA scumbuckets and so many of the disfunctonal Broward judiciary learned their trade there?
Must have a chuckle to myself picturing Scott trying to pull a scam/blackmail on Manfredi. My husband and I flew to Malaga and boarded the Silver Cloud with one of the stops being Palma... and whose table do we have dinner at one night? Manfredi's... this man is no push over and Scott was truly out of his league... so wish we could see a video of THIS meeting... those twitches must have been working overtime :) Regarding Albert Peter... I believe he replaced Bill Smith (a good ole boy from Texas) who seemed to have done a good job with SS... then it all went down hill. Oddly enough, it appears that Bill Smith ended up working with Albert Peter in the new venture. Nothing really to do with the gist of this blog, but someone had mentioned before they had never heard of Albert Peter... and that surprised me.
Adler was one of the impersonators--used to brag about it at BOVA to the gals. There were other similar situations. they may have all been high on blow when they did this stuff. But the reality is that Scott did not share all the details about his fake Ponzi deals with Adler because he knew he had a big mouth. Adler actually thought he was instrumental in brining in the "pre-litigation settlements by extortion". Russ is a low end PI lawyer who made his name by extortionate settlements with the Miami Catholic Archdiocese. He just thought his impersonation routine was teh "next step".
What did DB mean,I'm just a little fish anyway? Why haven't there been any arrests?Or news crews? Are the Feds and the FBI actually as dumb as everyone else involved here?Are they negotiating with a pathalogical liar? Is this stupidity or corruption? Hundreds of millions of dollars stolen,the guv should be holding news conferences updating us on the progress of this investigation,the only remarks he has made are to say I didn't know he was a con man? The top news story is a cat stuck in a tree and two people who crashed WH dinner?This is crazy!!!!!!
Damn, I forgot what a nest of liars and cheats RRA were back then. If you have PACER, check out the pattern of evasion, avoidance, and lies detailed in this case: 2:04-cv-00462-JES-SPC Whitney Information Network, Inc. et al v. Verio, Inc. Specifically look at Docs 39 and 48, where there are several pages of exhibits detailing lies and dilatory conduct. Too bad the client didn't want to fight more - they were tired of paying for it. If we had persisted I think I could have extracted a lot of $$ in sanctions from RRA
BTW - Word around RRA and one reason that SR didn't want anyone to 'bother' DV was that she had cancer. If this is 100% true and I beleive it to be - she couldn't give a crap about who she rolls on. Oy Vey ...if that is 100% true, talk about Karma.
OK I believe I was the 1st to type Ponzi Putz. I claim full rights to the term. Ponzi Putz � 2009 Toots 101
FROM:http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/pulp/2009/11/sheriff_al_lamberti_rothstein.php Posted On: Saturday, Nov. 28 2009 @ 3:22PM Bobby was 'in business' with SR too. SR financed "Executive Protection Services" and Joe Alu, son Dominick, Jose, and about 4 oters were on payroll. Bobby was at SR's side almost 24/7 much to the chagrin of his fiance. Joe has been Kimmiee's personal 'purse holder' (as the other boys always teased) since at least August 08 Bobby was also former security to Tommy Mattola and Norman Shwarkoff.. He DEFINATELY has some GOOD dirt on SR!!!! He's a really good guy and I'm guessing SR screwed him just like many others. Hopefully he spills, but ex military usually doesn't turn like that. Posted On: Monday, Nov. 30 2009 @ 7:05PM vinVegas says: I have uncovered two e-mails from SR to the kidz at the firm: I can confirm the emails are real. I have some whoppers too but will wait for subpeona. To vinVegas @ 7:12pm says: You are right about disclosing clients. Although AW was client and it was pretty common knowledge it shouldn't be put ou there like that. Posted On: Monday, Nov. 30 2009 @ 7:42PM BTW - Word around RRA and one reason that SR didn't want anyone to 'bother' DV was that she had cancer. If this is 100% true and I beleive it to be - she couldn't give a crap about who she rolls on. Posted On: Monday, Nov. 30 2009 @ 7:43PM
Just catchin' up on my Pulp from the holiday weekend and boy oh boy did I miss out on some good shit on Saturday -- Vinny Vegas with the awesome drug memo, all kinds of Torts revelations (wow!), Christy-bashing, mud-slinging, lies, red herrings, and men with long coats and beards! Would have loved to participate! I just came across this article and thought some of y'all might find it interesting: Latest High-Flying Accused Ponzi Schemer Has Ties To Indiana Guv http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/latest_high-flying_accused_ponzi_schemer_has_ties.php?ref=mp My apologies if someone has already posted it. A lot of similarities to our own Ponzi Putz - drove a Bugatti, contributed heavily to Repubs...
1.Mr.Peter lost his job because he introduced Rothstein to his boss! Who immediatly knew him for the fraud he is.Something nobody in Ft.Lauderdale or Tallahassee could see? 2.How did Rothstein end up owning Morse's house? 3.I thought the guv was supposed to be smarter than DM ?
@ Another Freakin' love the name....lol
Let's all focus on the nitty gritty of the inner workings of the investigation. Finding out as much info as we are able. Bobs wife went out knocking on doors, making calls, going right in that bodyguards face Alu with a camera and mic...several hundred plays and subplayers in the mix can't be all hiding away in caves in Broward county...
I've become fascinated with this blog. Amazing work. I had a client sued by Whitney Info Network, and had a VERY SIMILAR experience with Rothstein. I even spoke to Reed about Rothstein & Co. (and Russ Whitney) a number of times - Reed may have a website that screams "crackpot" but he is a really smart guy who knows his stuff. He's a reliable source. I don't recall the specifics, but you can bet I'm going to dig through the file right now. I do recall Kitterman signed all the paperwork; my impression was that Rothstein was "lead counsel" in name only. If I find something good, The Pulp will get it.
Yes, he has a sister.... she has a son....
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yeah really- shut up mr torts is a fed guy- torts is helping us all a lot! u r a weenie...go look for kimmeee
@ Anonymous 7:12, That was a cousin who was once mentioned -- she's an MSW & JD. She actually sounds like a pretty cool woman. But there hasn't been a peep about his sister...
Why is it when someone is RIGHT on the $. Has an abundance of TRUTH to share, the reaction, comments posted come from some come from truly insecure angry hostile folk?
@Anonymous says: Torts- what was in that NYC apt that u went to- computer I am sure no? Has the FBI confiscated the belongings of that condo and the items he left in the other 14 homes and apts. he owns? bet theres stuff in all of them that is incriminating- no? - The doorman and the concierge did not say a word about removal of goods. I don't think there is incriminating stuff in all those places; he was hardly there. I'm sure they took inventory and photos.
maybe b-c he is helping us lay people understand this extremely complicated situation
You're up .... BTW: aren't u the one that thought Hornbook Law had something to do with a Western saddle? No? Sorry, wrong person. Posted On: Monday, Nov. 30 2009 @ 4:17PM You know Torts, considering your BIG TIWM connections I do not understand why the Feds wouldn't be tracking your IP with aim toward you revealing ur sources - unless you are a corrupt arrogant Fed here to whitewash the matter, which after careful thought is exactly what you must be. Otherwise, why your arrogance and willingness to share?
From what I gathered in one of his comments to the papers on a recent phone interview....he mentioned how this is impacting his family...nieces and nephews...he only has one sister...so the niece and nephew have to be from his sister...so that tells you he has a relationship with her...and didn't someone mention she too is an Attorney?
Torts: I think they will all get to surrender- and most will get small bail excpet SR and the top inner circles- we have heard about 10 names or so associated with top inner circle- rosenfeldt n boden with the swipe keys- villegas who I am convinced is in FBI cust. singing her brains out- the crying book keeper- adler- who else-
scott's sister was at the wedding....don't know her name. kim is an only child.
I am looking into my crystal ball. Give me a few ....bbs with my intuitive thoughts.
@anonymous - torts: ya think they r gonna start local w/ SR and with the 5 or so "inner sanctum" or go full steam ahead and let the Vellegas, Boden, Person etc stay under radar --while they go after the bigger name brands- how does this usually work-- I assume they will have notice and surrender at some point un noticed by press until after the bookings and charges are made? 1. Usually the Feds start bottom up (cite: Madoff Fed announcement) 2. First targets: I think the "inner sanctum" but I also think their definition of 'inner sanctum' will be wider than you may think. There is nobody under the radar - the web is too wide and deep. Some may have notice to surrender because those conversations are probably already in progress. Others will not. Bookings and arraignments should be routine; bail packages I think will be the problem as in a. raising the cash from untainted sources and b. signatures from family and friends to pledge properties. Then, convincing a judge to allow monitoring devices and security, but, who will pay for the security? SR's attorney has already set the stage by stating "SR is not going to flee" he came back. I think SR has the means, motivation and reason to flee if he is unsure about a plea. (everybody chime in pls)