N.J.'s Joe Ferreiro is Bergen's Godfather.

August 4, 2010 at 11:31 A.M. Continuing obstructions and computer crime makes it uncertain whether I can continue writing from my home computer. I will "move on" to public computers, every day -- if I have to -- in order to continue posting writings on-line examining New Jersey's mafia sewer in the legal profession and judiciary. I welcome the FBI's curiosity about these interesting events. Tell your friends about these fascinating blogs.

Peter J. Sampson, "Former Dem Chief's Conviction Thrown Out: Federal Prosecutors May Seek New Indictment," in The Record, July 30, 2010, at p. A-1.
Charles Stiles, "Dethrowned Leader May be Itching to Reclaim Empire," in The Record, July 30, 2010, at p. A-1.
Bob Ingle & Sandy McClure, The Soprano State: New Jersey's Culture of Corruption (New York: St. Martin's Press, 2008), pp. 101-102.
Jeff Pillets, "Audit Assails Troubled Agency for Lax Controls: Cities Uncollected Overpeck Dumping Fees," in The Record, July 30, 2010, at p. A-1. (Organized crime in New Jersey specializes in "waste disposal" issues.)
Lindy Washburn, "Patients to Get HIV/AIDS Drugs After All: Free Program Created When Cuts Caused Concern," in The Record, July 30, 2010, at p. A-3.
Joseph Ax, "Township to Set Out Rules for Employers: Teanek Manual Aimed at Preventing Lawsuits," in The Record, July 30, 2010, at p. L-1. (The war between African-Americans and Jews has resulted in numerous law suits for harassment against city government.)
Andrew Frye & David Evans, "Prudential Faces Fraud Probe: MET Life Also Alleged to Profit Secretly From Death Benefits," in The Record, July 30, 2010, at p. L-8. (Insurance companies enjoyed a free ride for terrible wrongdoing in New Jersey because of their political influence in Trenton. Finally, Mr. Cuomo from New York is taking them on.)
Kathleen Lynn, "Region's Housing Distress Worsens: Foreclosure Filings Up 28% From '09," in The Record, July 30, 2010, at p. L-8. (Crime rates are also up.)

"Joseph A. Ferreiro, one of the state's top Democratic power-brokers before his indictment on federal corruption charges, walked out of court a free man Thursday after a judge vacated his fraud conviction."

Is Bob Menendez next? Ferreiro was always feared as a brutal "behind-the-back" man. Ferreiro's law office -- which I once visited -- was a stone's throw from the Bergen County courthouse where people "took care of Joey."

I thought then -- I told Ferreiro exactly this! -- that Bergen County seemed like more of a clubhouse than Hudson County. This is saying a lot. ("Hudson County is the Home of Political Corruption in New Jersey" and "More Corruption and Theft in Hudson County.")

Mr. Ferreiro did not disagree with me about this issue. I had similar conversations with numerous lawyers in New Jersey concerning Bergen County's "chummy" courthouse culture. No one ever debated the issue with me. I will be only too happy to name lawyers I spoke to about this matter. ("Law and Ethics in the Soprano State.")

Rumors of Ferreiro's mafia affiliations swirled around him. I don't think Ferreiro was a mob guy because he seemed too busy as a lawyer and political deal-maker for mafia activities. The mafia guys never went to their offices. ("New Jersey's Mafia Culture in Law and Politics.")

Ferreiro always seemed to me like the kind of guy "who knew somebody who knew somebody." This is most of New Jersey's legal profession. If they want to change the greasy system of behind-the-scenes deals, personal destruction of people through abuse of government power, payoffs, favors, they will have to do things right so that people like Ferreiro stay in prison. ("Corrupt Law Firms, Senator Bob, and New Jersey Ethics.")

I am sure that the U.S. Attorney for N.J. will reindict Mr. Ferreiro. The charges will be more severe the second time around. Criminal indictments for feds -- like romance for couples -- is sweeter the second time around. There will be more charges. At the end of the day, Ferreiro will get more time than he did before. The feds will not forget about "Joey Ferreiro."

Ferreiro is probably under greater srcutiny than even he imagines right now and from many quarters. Incidentally, what (if anything) are you doing as New Jersey Attorney General, Paula Dow? Nothing? How about turning over the torture files to me, Paula? How are the robot bombs, guys?

"U.S. District Judge Stanley R. Chesler tossed out Ferreiro's conviction on the mail fraud counts and dismissed the indictment as legally deficient following a recent [U.S.] Supreme Court ruling."

The Republican Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court have a warm spot in their hearts for White Collar criminals, many of whom are Republicans. What the hell? "A little of this and a little of that," said Justice Antonin Scalia. "Badda bing, badda boom," said Justice Ginsburg. ("New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System.")

Mr. Ferreiro refused to say whether he was returning to politics. Surprisingly, no journalist at The Record referred to Ferreiro as "the prostitute." This is like wondering whether a fish will live in water. Ferreiro will be in politics as long as he is breathing. ("Abuse and Exploitation of Women in New Jersey.")

Ferreiro, allegedly, was "connected" to the Zisa family, on the one hand, while also, on the other hand, enjoying "friendships" with alleged underworld figures (reputedly) affiliated with both Gambino and Genovese factions in New Jersey. Maybe it was the same hand, if you know what I mean. The Colombians and the Mexicans are giving you guys agida.

I wonder whether Mr. Ferreiro knows Diana Lisa Riccioli? I suspect that he does know Diana. Ferreiro's alleged FBI friendships (if any) are not known. Maybe they were inherited -- the FBI friendships and not his friendship with Diana.

If Ferreiro returns to politics -- even by way of third parties -- all of the efforts to clean-up the state will fail. The Bergen County Courthouse remains, by reputation, a gathering place for slime balls "on the tit," mafia country, where former prosecutors "get calls" to take care of things for people. Larry, did you get a call from Ferreiro or Menendez? Local law firms routinely engaged in ex parte chats with judges deciding motions in contested matrimonial matters. How curious?

FBI investigations of the Bergen County legal sewer are desperately needed, Mr. Holder. This may be a good time for the Jersey Boys to threaten to prevent me from accessing the Internet, again, while also promising to "break my legs." ("How Censorship Works in America.")