N.J.'s Frank DelVecchio's Conflict of Interest.

Jean Rembach, "Deputy Chief Juggled Two Jobs: Was Executive at Troubled Firm," in The Record, July 10, 2011, at p. A-1. 

"For nearly three years, Fairview Police Chief Frank DelVecchio moonlighted as a top executive for a Morris County start-up, travelling around [promoting] the company's new child-safety device and rising to become its $250,000.00-a-year CEO." 

Mr. DelVecchio was also "reimbursed" $5,400-a-month for another "enterprise," a sum which was not listed as income, reportedly, leading to an SEC investigation and, very likely, an IRS investigation soon. 

How's tricks, Mr. Garcia? 

A N.J. police chief becomes a paid employee of a shady corporation that is subsequently charged with numerous criminal scams and frauds. This police chief also happened to be a New Jersey attorney, allegedly, subject to ethical constraints concerning "conflicts of interest." ("New Jersey's Politically Connected Lawyers On the Tit.")

Does Mr. Rabner have a conflict of interest in my matters that he has chosen to ignore for a small fee or political reasons, perhaps? ("No More Lies and Cover-Ups, Chief Justice Rabner!") 

How will Mr. DelVecchio investigate himself as an executive of this nefarious company? Or will DelVecchio ignore alleged criminality that involves his employers and colleagues in this civil enterprise? 

"The founder of AMER Ready, Inc. is under indictment for theft charges. ..." 

Taxpayers are, once again, the primary victims of the cronyism in New Jersey law enforcement and politics. Cronyism among lawyers, judges and politicians is what I call "unethical" and shameful. Do you speak to me of "ethics," gentlemen? ("Stuart Rabner's Selective Sense of Justice" and "New Jersey's Office of Attorney Ethics.") 

Sadly, this spectacle is typical of N.J.'s political-legal system. No one doubts that, along with DelVecchio, a number of politicians were receiving kickbacks from this corrupt enterprise, allegedly, of course. ("Menendez Charged With Selling His Office.")

These so-called "security consultants" were able to enlist the "cooperation" of law enforcement officers by providing cops with an opportunity to make extra income. 

The mafia likes to do the same: After all, offering New Jersey police officers a 'bribe," as it were, makes good business sense. ("Mafia Influence in New Jersey Courts and Politics.") 

I would rather pay police officers more money, legally, to make these kinds of associations less attractive or necessary for them. With all the money being stolen, every day, by politicians in New Jersey, for some reason,  paying police or teachers more in wages is not an option since there would be less money in the public treasury that might be stolen in the future. ("Law and Ethics in the Soprano State" and "New Jersey is the Home of the Living Dead.") 

Not surprisingly, this latest corrupt New Jersey law enforcement officer, DelVecchio (friend of Terry Tuchin?), resides in Ridgewood, New Jersey which is famous for having a low number of African-American residents, also allegedly. I encourage African-Americans to move into town. Does Cardinale live in Ridgewood? ("More Trouble for Ridgewood, New Jersey.") 

" ... the 42-year-old Ridgewood resident" -- he doesn't live in Fairview? I guess he knows something we don't! -- "attended board meetings, pitched the [bogus] product on both coasts, filmed a commercial and took part in a celebrity-studded Times Square promotional event that spanned three days and cost an estimated $2 MILLION." 

Along with the Essex County Executive whose exploits will be detailed soon -- including the drawing of both a salary and pension at the same time -- Mr. DelVecchio is using his public office for personal gain in violation of state law and legal ethics. ("New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System" and "Jennifer Velez is a Dyke Magnet!") 

A list of sources itemizing recent examples of further New Jersey political and legal corruption, including ethical hypocrisy and non-enforcement of rules of legal practice will be attached to this essay soon from public computers. (Da Capo! "Law and Ethics in the Soprano State.") 

Is this incident involving Mr. DelVecchio an example of New Jersey's continuing commitment to "legal ethics," Mr. Rabner, or to integrity in government, or a sign of your tribunal's attitude to legality? ("Stuart Rabner and Conduct Unbecoming to the Judiciary in New Jersey" and "Deborah T. Poritz and Conduct Unbecoming to the Judiciary in New Jersey.") 

Sources: 

Don Van Niotta & Ravi Somaiza, "Tabloid Sought Phone Messages of Investigators," in The New York Times, July 12, 2011, at p. A1. (Sounds like New Jersey.) 

Colin Doyan, "Barbarous Confinement," in The New York Times, July 18, 2011, at p. A19. (Use of isolation -- including social isolation -- to drive inmates into severe mental illness is common in U.S. prisons. The world calls this "torture.") 

Tom Hayes & Jennifer Petry, "Sex Assault Case Against Former IMF Chief Still in Doubt," in The New York Times, July 7, 2011, at p. 8. (Who was behind the charges against DSK? Maybe "Lisa Friel" can answer that question?) 

Jason Grant, "Ex-Secaucus Mayor Found Guilty of Bribery: Jurors Acquit Elwell on Two Related Charges in $10,000 Dwek Deal," in The Star Ledger, July 7, 2011, at p. 18. (Mr. Elwell is "going away" and will soon have plenty of company.) 

"You First Gov. -- If Republicans Want an Apology From Sweeney, How About a Deal?," (Editorial) in The Star Ledger, July 7, 2011, at p. 14. (Mr. Sweeney says Governor Christie is a "bastard" and a "rotten prick" -- among other things. I guess "truth is an absolute defense." What does Sweeney think of Bob Menendez? How about Richard J. Codey? Or little-old-me?) 

Melissa Hayes & Marlene Noanes, "Fire at Ex-Mayor's Home Among 2 Called Suspicious," in The Star Ledger, July 7, 2011, at p. 25. (There is nothing to confirm the "unsubstantiated" and wild allegations that this strange fire was yet more evidence that "Fidel says hello!" to New Jersey's "politicians and mafia members." Overlapping categories?) 

"Prescription Drug Kingpin Pleads Guilty to Trafficking," in The Star Ledger, July 7, 2011, at p. 25. (Alleged Menendez supporter LOUIS LISI, 35, of Union City, New Jersey faces 24 years in prison. How is your friend ALEX GARCIA doing, Mr. John McGill? Did you "secretly" direct Mr. Garcia to try to get fees paid to me, legally, "returned" to him, John -- after I got Garcia out of jail? Were you getting kickbacks from disgruntled clients persuaded to come after me, John? How many others did you persuade to make such an effort, Lourdes Santiago, and for how many years were you engaged in this effort to steal my fees? Did you always contact the attorney representing such persons in accordance with the Rules of Ethics, Lourdes and John? Are you two "persons" -- John and Lourdes -- my "ethical superiors"?) 

Peter J. Sampson, "Former Mayor's Lawyer 'Shocked' at Split Verdict," in The Record, July 7, 2011, at p. A-1. (Dennis Elwell joins the other corrupt politicians in New Jersey heading to the "big house.") 

"Your Views," (Exchange of Letters) in The Record, July 7, 2011, at p. A-10. ("Boss" Gerald Cardinale [R] is a much-feared political "thug," allegedly, from Bergen County who -- I have reason to believe -- may have visited my sites, more than once. Malbus? Do you know who used the name "Malbus," at The Philosophy Cafe at MSN, Mr. Cardinale? If so, please provide me with that name, Mr. Cardinale, in order to determine whether computer crimes were and are committed against me. Allegations of Mr. Cardinale's mafia affiliations will be denied with a chuckle.) 

Mathew McGrath, "Ex-Police Chief Sues West Milford -- Seeks $240,000 for Leave, Comp Time," in The Record, July 8, 2011, p. L-1. (Paul Costello, "connected ex-police capo from West Milford, New Jersey, sues for $240,000 of "unused sick time" -- feeling better, Paul?) 

Misha Patel & Donna Rolando, "W. Milford Probe Nets 6 in Sale and Use of Heroin," in The Record, July 8, 2011, at p. L-2. (The reason why Mr. Costello did not catch these people for years is that he must have been using some of that sick time or vacationing. Meanwhile, another alleged Menendez supporter is arrested in a Heroin ring. Who knew? New Jersey is quickly becoming a national leader in heroin distribution and child porn.) 

More sources detailing FURTHER corruption in the Garden State will be added to this post in the days ahead. 

Leslie Brody, "Bergen College President Voted Out," in The Record, July 20, 2011, at p. A-1. ("Irregularities" in administration of funds at Bergen Community College results in ouster of school president.) 

Anthony Faiola, "Murdoch 'Humble' but Takes No Blame in Hacking Scandal," in The Record, July 20, 2011, at p. A-1. (Does New Jersey engage in illegal and secret "hacking" of private computers?) 

Peter J. Sampson, "Ex-Assemblyman Pleads Not Guilty to Newest Counts: Charges Revised in Corruption Case," in The Record, July 20, 2011, at p. A-3. (Louis Manzo is back in federal court on new corruption charges. Affiliations with organized crime are still denied, allegedly, by Mr. Manzo.) 

Steve Strunsley, "Audit Criticizes PA on Service Contracts," in The Record, July 20, 2011, at p. A-3. (Moneys spent on questionable "services" for inadequate reasons by Port Authority administrators, possibly resulting in kickbacks, allegedly.) 

Hugh R. Morley, "N.J. Says CEO Defrauded Investors: Suit Accuses Allendale Medical Tech Firm of Using Funds on POLITICS, Jewelry, Homes, Trips," in The Record, July 20, 2011, at p. L- 7. (Thomas J. Fagan, an executive who may be indicted for FRAUD of $9.5 MILLION has alleged ties to Mr. Sweeney.) 

Salvador Rizzo, "$415 MILLION Vanished From the State Surplus," in The Record, July 20, 2011, at p. A-4. (Maybe this loot is with the $300 MILLION that disappeared in the HIP scam: "Law and Ethics in the Soprano State" and "Jaynee LaVecchia and Conduct Unbecoming to the Judiciary in New Jersey.") 

Richard Cowen, "Man Beaten by Passaic Cop Got $350,000 Settlement," in The Record, July 16, 2011, at p. L-1. (Passaic and other New Jersey police departments are among the worst offenders in the nation in terms of the abuse of citizens.) 

Charles Stile, "Cardinale the GOP Rule, Not the Exception," in The Record, July 14, 2011, at p. L-1. (Much feared "Boss" Cardinale's alleged racism and hatred for the poor is on display in recent refusals to contribute to social legislation on the part of the "connected" Bergen County politician.)