Corruption Has Deep Roots in New Jersey.

June 16, 2010 at 1:38 P.M. Early efforts to post this essay were obstructed by Trenton's OAE hackers. I will continue to struggle to post this essay today. Much more is coming to this blog focusing on New Jersey's disgusting corruption and criminality.

Darryl Fears, "Doctors, Nurse Shortage Coming: Retirements Will Stress Care Systems," in The Record, June 15, 2010, at p. A1. (Medical professionals and teachers, also other educated workers are leaving the Garden State.)
Peter J. Sampson, "Three Years for Beldini: Ex-Jersey City Official Sentenced for Bribery," in The Record, June 15, 2010, at p. A-3. (75 year-old gets real time at club fed.)
Susan K. Livio, "Limits Sought on Exec. Salaries: Lawmakers Target Horizon-Blue Cross," in The Record, June 15, 2010, at p. A-5. (What happened to $300 MILLION that vanished in the Horizon-HIP scam?)
Jeanette Rundquist, "Christie Wins First Round in Court," in The Record, June 15, 2010, at p. A-4. (Democrat machine backing off with increased national media attention.)
Julian E. Barnes & Paul Richter, "Pentagon Sees $1 Trillion in Afghan Mineral Wealth," in The Record, June 15, 2010, at p. A-9. (This explains a lot!)
"No Senior Discount: Former Deputy Mayor Deserves Jail Time," (Editorial) in The Record, June 15, 2010, at p. A-10. (Cooperate with the feds, Leona, and they'll provide protection.)

"As Jersey City's deputy mayor, she was supposed to promote the public good. Instead, she peddled her influence for campaign cash for her boss, accepting $20,000 from a crooked developer in exchange for city approvals."

Ms. Beldini's claim to fame prior to this incident was as a "burlesque queen." I cannot say and will not speculate concerning what else she "peddled" in her life. However, I will not have any of these people in New Jersey presume to judge anybody that I love. Do you speak to me of "ethics," at the OAE? ("New Jersey's Office of Attorney Ethics" and "Is Paul Bergrin is an Ethical New Jersey Attorney?" and "New Jersey's Legal System is a Whore House.")

I wonder how well Leona Beldini "knows" Diana Lisa Riccioli? For that matter, how close were Leona and her contemporary, Deborah T. Poritz? Anne Milgram, Esq.? ("Leona Beldini and Conduct Unbecoming to an Elected Official in New Jersey" and "Deborah T. Poritz and Conduct Unbecoming to the Judiciary in New Jersey.")

"That developer was none other than Solomon Dwek, the FBI operative who criss-crossed New Jersey with envelopes and at least one cereal box full of dirty money over two years, eventually catching 44 suspects in a massive corruption sting that involved mayors, lawmakers, public officials and rabbis. Apparently, wads of cash go far on the black market of influence: Dave allegedly laundered the money through rabbis, bribed public officials and lawmakers, and even arranged to buy a kidney. He also allegedly bribed former Secaucus Mayor Dennis Elwell, and Ridgefield Mayor Anthony Suarez, who have not yet had their days in court." ("Jaynee LaVecchia and Conduct Unbecoming to the Judiciary in New Jersey.")

The grimy details have become yet more fodder for tabloids and late night comedians. Mr. Suarez is particularly loathsome. Suarez is a N.J. lawyer who remains, to my knowledge, unsanctioned by the tainted OAE.

"Former Hoboken Mayor Peter Camarano has pled guilty to extortion -- Dwek handed him $10,000 out of his car trunk to shore up a campaign account in exchange for a warm reception at city hall."

Suarez has not yet resigned and refuses or has failed to give back the bribe money. However, the OAE is not slandering him to family and friends, not pressuring him to fork over the cash, he has not been raped or assaulted, nor are there Orders to Show Cause pending to produce an immediate disbarment of Mr. Suarez. (Again: "New Jersey's Office of Attorney Ethics.")

I wonder why that fondness for Anthony Suarez, Esq. exists among Trenton officials? It seems (to me) that Mr. Suarez is not cooperating with N.J.'s corrupt legal ethics enforcement agency which, nevertheless, sure is cooperating with him. Perhaps Mr. Suarez -- or others on his behalf -- is sharing some cash with the OAE boys in Trenton, allegedly? Suarez is a Menendez man, right? ("Stuart Rabner and Conduct Unbecoming to the Judiciary in New Jersey" then "New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System.")

"And former Assemblyman Dennis Van-Pelt, R. -- Ocean, was convicted of accepting a $10,000 bribe -- a pile of $100 bills, stuffed into a doggie bag at a restaurant -- after unsuccessfully claiming the money was for his 'consulting services.' Both men are to be sentenced in August. If Beldini's sentence is any indication, [3 years of REAL TIME!] they should start packing."

My experiences coping with computer crime sanctioned by government officials from N.J., or even members of the legal profession and judiciary -- this spectacle should concern all members of the media -- suggests that it is no exaggeration to speak of a "culture of corruption" among Garden State legal ethics officials and judges.

New Jersey cannot -- or will not -- control cybercrime emanating from its own government offices. To expect lawyers and judges, or politicians holding national office (mafia bosses and other criminals), to behave differently is absurd. More absurd are the ethical judgments from such worthless lowlifes. ("Corrupt Law Firms, Senator Bob, and New Jersey Ethics" and "New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System.")

This lingering nightmare makes America's Constitution and our national posture as chief advocate of freedom of speech in the world, a lie. The situation must be dealt with, Mr. Christie. Some effort should be made "with all deliberate speed" to compensate for the crimes committed against me (a frame-up against me is unlikely to work, while assassination may prove costly, Mr. Menendez), and also for crimes committed against others.

Mr. Rabner and Ms. Dow, you cannot ignore this situation because the continuing PUBLIC debacle of New Jersey's legal institutions undermines what little credibility remains in the foul-smelling Garden State's courts and politics. Assume a virtue, if you have it not, and do the right thing for once. You'll feel better once it is all over.

Happy Father's Day, John!