tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post4072953543336368424..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Comments on Advance Indiana™: The Law Isn't GrayGary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-53346324616839845052007-01-29T22:34:00.000-05:002007-01-29T22:34:00.000-05:00Thanks Jeff - the people who fall for the actions ...Thanks Jeff - the people who fall for the actions of local dumpster divers should know better, you would think. I skip those ramblings and see what others have to say on the TOPIC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-4807210848532045482007-01-29T16:14:00.000-05:002007-01-29T16:14:00.000-05:00Olga Parra is a very good person who has, with her...Olga Parra is a very good person who has, with her husband, been involved with the latino community since at least the 1970's. She is a person of very high integrity. I would also point out to you, anonymous, that the sponsoring decisions on the council don't have anything to do with the person's personal relationship with the sponsoring councillor (in rare situations, yes, but usually, no). It has to do with committee chairmanships and party leadership roles- of which Monroe Gray, prior to being the president, was a part of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-62378209447578631742007-01-29T16:02:00.000-05:002007-01-29T16:02:00.000-05:00MAYOR'S BOARD OF ETHICS
Olga Villa Parra.......Cou...MAYOR'S BOARD OF ETHICS<br />Olga Villa Parra.......Council Appointed (Monroe Gray Sponsored) <br /><br />Daniel A.Ladendorf.....Mayor Appointed <br /><br />Janet Madden Charles...Mayor Appointed<br /><br />Paul E.Morgan..........Mayor Apppointed <br /><br />Monroe Gray was Olga Villa Parra's sponsor to the Mayor's Ethics Board. <br /><br />The ethics board needs to be immediately held accountable for accepting incomplete paperwork from Monroe Gray. <br /><br />Mayor Peterson needs to step up without delay, take the reigns, and become accountable for the appointments he made to this board who likely turned their heads while Monroe Gray used his "juice" on us all. <br /><br />Why have an ethics board if their is no accountability to ethics or even accountability to file complete paperwork?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-16602637623535593552007-01-29T15:27:00.000-05:002007-01-29T15:27:00.000-05:00You know, your guys' obsession with Wilson Allen i...You know, your guys' obsession with Wilson Allen is not only wearing thin, but it's making you all look just a little bit pathetic. Why are you so threatened by this guy? Are you afraid he might actually be right every now and then?<br /><br />And more importantly, aren't you guys on the right smart enough to refute his points without saying things like "the brain cells are long dead?" When you resort to saying sh*t like that you lose the argument to the very guy you dislike so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-62042825861388076932007-01-29T13:16:00.000-05:002007-01-29T13:16:00.000-05:00Wilsons going to think
So that was the smoke on t...<i>Wilsons going to think</i><br /><br />So that was the smoke on the near east side!Sir Hailstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301073859882785758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-89681335197813080172007-01-29T01:08:00.000-05:002007-01-29T01:08:00.000-05:00Holy cow Garyj Wilsons going to think we are the s...Holy cow Garyj Wilsons going to think we are the same person againLegacy Userhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01624388336192960176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-72275552554557352562007-01-29T01:06:00.000-05:002007-01-29T01:06:00.000-05:00Feduptaxpayer give up, you will never get your poi...Feduptaxpayer give up, you will never get your point across to Wilson...the brain cells are long dead.<br /><br />Just keep reputing him like others do. Maybe we can save the newbees who come to read the blog.Legacy Userhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01624388336192960176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-24374175118395484122007-01-29T01:00:00.000-05:002007-01-29T01:00:00.000-05:00Wilson.. You agree that we should get Sweet Pea ou...Wilson.. You agree that we should get Sweet Pea out?? <br />Are you finally getting the light and leaving the "dark side"?garyjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141621101828080762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-41220508955767421092007-01-28T19:42:00.000-05:002007-01-28T19:42:00.000-05:00I quite agree with hailstone: if you don't agree w...I quite agree with hailstone: if you don't agree with Gray, vote for his Republican opponent this fall in that District. Simple enough? <br /><br />Wilson is Right. While everyone may understandably gnash their teeth over this man, the fact is, is that until the voters in Grays' district get tired of his BS, he will be inflicted upon All citizens of Marion County again and again. Dont count on him having the moral courage or ethics to leave, nor for Bart Peterson to call for his resignation/prosecution for the same lack of testosterone. For sure you wont find 'Taking Down Words' call for him to leave..even though Gray is the Democratic parties' biggest embarrassment.<br /><br />Kudos to Brendan O' Shaugnessy for bringing this info to public light. Hopefully he wont be exiled to writing obituaries.<br /><br />Hopefully someone in attendance at tomorrows CCC meeting will bring this subject up, with a call for Gray to step down as President. Although an $8500 pay raise would take care of Gray's $8400 garnishment from IFD, the fact is, is that Public Office/Public Service is voluntary, and not meant to enrich ones' lifestyle or pay for ones bad judgements.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-50694707380802191412007-01-28T19:01:00.000-05:002007-01-28T19:01:00.000-05:00Wilson, you have no idea who I am. You want so ba...Wilson, you have no idea who I am. You want so bad for me to be one of your "enemies" so you can smear me across these blogs. Truth is, I'm an honest, hard-working, taxpaying citizen of Marion County who is fed-up with all the crap those in charge are getting away with. But, like always, you resort to partisan political bickering to try and distract from the real issues......<br />P.S. I'm a Democrat but won't be voting for any incumbent in this county come November!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-9718669986705831762007-01-28T17:37:00.000-05:002007-01-28T17:37:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/06987859307032067229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-74294953507690325012007-01-28T17:34:00.000-05:002007-01-28T17:34:00.000-05:00Tired of corrupt politicians and lazy elected offi...Tired of corrupt politicians and lazy elected officials? Go to, TheIndyChicken.blogspot.com. Vote your choice to receive the “Egghead Award“. Gray just might beat out Peterson with your vote.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-26886153272927525622007-01-28T16:30:00.000-05:002007-01-28T16:30:00.000-05:00Perhaps somebdy will file a qui tam suit. Surely...Perhaps somebdy will file a qui tam suit. Surely, some of these local public works projects have federal money in them and may provide a basis for a colorable claim.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-20877446167356156912007-01-28T16:23:00.000-05:002007-01-28T16:23:00.000-05:00Brooks is the U.S. Attorney.Brooks is the U.S. Attorney.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-67098256080318641672007-01-28T16:22:00.000-05:002007-01-28T16:22:00.000-05:00Help! Police! Prosecutors! Monroe Gray is commi...Help! Police! Prosecutors! Monroe Gray is committing a crime! Please help the community!<br /><br />I will say, Rudi Guilliani made quite a name for himself going after people legally. <br /><br />I can't believe the Rag wrote such an article, it is not what I expected but good. And if AI's request prompted such a piece I say what other requests do you have AI?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-29338892400495231442007-01-28T16:11:00.000-05:002007-01-28T16:11:00.000-05:00Council Pres Gray, is either suffuring from a seve...Council Pres Gray, is either suffuring from a sever case of dementia or engaged in corrupt business practices. At the least he should be removed from the city council and subject to a Federal and State IRS audit. When the ethics forms aren't properly filled out they call for further review. If Gray is being deceptive and untruthful he has no business in a position of public trust. Could be he and a few others need to visit the IMI exec's in federal prison. Amazing, council pres doesn't know work on IPS school is work for the City. If Bart Peterson believes this guy, I would take a long hard look at Bart P. too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-72133012978788971132007-01-28T15:42:00.000-05:002007-01-28T15:42:00.000-05:00AI, are you referring to Susan Brooks or Carl Briz...AI, are you referring to Susan Brooks or Carl Brizzi?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-2503470055630806902007-01-28T15:25:00.000-05:002007-01-28T15:25:00.000-05:00As is the case in Chicago, the electoral process d...As is the case in Chicago, the electoral process doesn't clean up public corruption. Only diligent U.S. prosecutors like Patrick Fitzgerald act as a check by putting the corrupt pols behind bars. If we only had a U.S. attorney in Indianapolis who cared about combatting public corruption as much as Fitzgerald, people like Gray would be appropriately investigated and prosecuted, if the circumstances warranted it. Unfortunately, our U.S. attorney seems more interested in prosecuting petty drug dealers and low-level government employees.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-55744503674367745572007-01-28T15:03:00.000-05:002007-01-28T15:03:00.000-05:00Ah. Peter Manous. What a good idea to get a US A...Ah. Peter Manous. What a good idea to get a US Atty involved in the Gray imbroglio. The one who indicted Manous, Joseph S. Van Bokkelen, has been nominated to be a US district court judge. Below is the DOJ press release regarding Manous.<br /><br />//<br /><br />U.S. Department of Justice<br /><br />United States Attorney<br />Northern District of Indiana<br /><br />5400 Federal Plaza, Suite 1500 (219) 937-5500 <br />Hammond, Indiana 46320<br />FAX: (219) 852-2770 TTD: (219) 933-1250<br /><br />September 8, 2003<br /><br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />PRESS RELEASE<br /><br /><br />THREE INDICTED<br />United States Attorney Joseph S. Van Bokkelen today announced the return of a 16-count indictment against PETER J. MANOUS, KEVIN T. PASTRICK, and GERRY L. NANNENGA.<br /><br />The charges in the indictment relate to the purchase of land in Coffee Creek, a residential and commercial development located in Chesterton, Indiana. In March, 1999, the Northwest Indiana Carpenters Union pension fund purchased 55 acres in Coffee Creek for approximately $10 million dollars. This action was taken, the indictment alleges, notwithstanding a report indicating that the real estate was worth far less than the purchase price. The seller of the property was Lake Erie Land.<br /><br />MANOUS, age 41, of Munster, Indiana was the attorney for the Northwest Indiana District Council of Carpenters. PASTRICK, age 36, of Munster, Indiana was a realtor and owner of Sand Creek Sales and Development. NANNENGA, age 51, of Zionsville, Indiana, was an employee trustee of the pension fund and was also the executive secretary/business manager for the Carpenters Union.<br /><br />Under federal law, NANNENGA, a fiduciary of the pension fund, could not solicit or receive any money in connection with this transaction. Similarly, MANOUS, the attorney and agent for the union, could not solicit or receive any money in connection with this transaction. PASTRICK, who was not connected with the union, is otherwise prohibited from agreeing to pay and paying any money to NANNENGA or MANOUS because of or with intent to influence their actions with respect to the union pension fund.<br /><br />Sand Creek Sales and Development received a $600,000 commission from this sale. PASTRICK made a payment of $200,000 to MANOUS out of that commission. PASTRICK and MANOUS paid NANNENGA approximately $65,000. The payments to NANNENGA were in his wife’s name and paid through a bank account in the name of Olympic Services.<br /><br />The indictment alleges that MANOUS, PASTRICK and NANNENGA fabricated documents to make it appear that Olympic Services was an actual business producing a legitimate work product when, in reality, it was merely an account utilized to transfer funds from PASTRICK and MANOUS to NANNENGA.<br /><br />All three defendants are charged in Count 1 with conspiring to violate Title 18, United States Code, Section 1954. Section 1954 prohibits the offer, acceptance or solicitation of payments in connection with union pension funds.<br /><br />Counts 2-5 charge MANOUS with specific violations of Section 1954 for receiving $200,000 from Sand Creek Sales and Development and for paying money, through Olympic Services, to NANNENGA.<br /><br />Counts 6-8 charge PASTRICK with specific violations of Section 1954 for his payments of money to MANOUS and NANNENGA.<br /><br />Counts 9 and 10 charge NANNENGA with specific violations of Section 1954 for his receipt of money from MANOUS and PASTRICK.<br /><br />Count 11 charges MANOUS with making a false material statement to the Department of Labor when MANOUS stated that his only involvement in this transaction was attending a single meeting at Lake Erie Land.<br /><br />Counts 12 and 13 charge PASTRICK with making false material statements to the Department of Labor concerning MANOUS’s role in this transaction and concerning the agreement to pay MANOUS from Sand Creek Sales and Development’s Commission.<br /><br />Count 14 charges PASTRICK with a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1519 for falsifying documents relevant to this investigation.This count alleges that PASTRICK created and altered documents to make it appear to the Department of Labor that Olympic Services provided a genuine work product. Section 1519 was passed by Congress in July 2002 as part of the Oxley-Sarbanes legislation aimed at corporate fraud and preserving the integrity of corporate documents during investigations.<br /><br />Count 15 charges a similar violation by MANOUS in connection with the creation of a series of letters purportedly written in 1998-99 in connection with Olympic Services when they were created only after the Department of Labor began its investigation.<br /><br />Count 16 alleges that MANOUS provided false material statements to the Department of Labor when MANOUS stated that his father hired NANNENGA’s wife to work for Olympic Services.<br /><br />This indictment was the result of an extensive investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General and Office of Employee Benefits Security Administration, and the U.S. Secret Service. This case has been assigned to and will be prosecuted by First Assistant United States Attorney Dave Capp and Assistant United States Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II.<br /><br />“This indictment is yet another example of illegal profiteering by individuals at the expense of union members and the funds they have set aside for their pension or retirement plans,” stated J.D. Nichols, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General, Office of Labor Racketeering and Fraud Investigations.<br /><br />“Theft of plan assets jeopardizes the benefits of American workers and their families,” said Kenneth M. Bazar, Director of the Chicago Regional Office of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). “Federal enforcement agencies worked closely to bring criminal charges against these defendants, who abused their positions of trust.”<br /><br />If convicted, the sentences and fines against any defendant will be determined by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.<br /><br />The United States Attorney’s Office emphasized that an Indictment is merely an allegation and that all persons charged are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.<br /><br /><br />- END -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-5776682933301419302007-01-28T15:00:00.000-05:002007-01-28T15:00:00.000-05:00"Ghetto Mafia" ? Huh? It looks like one of the Dea..."Ghetto Mafia" ? Huh? It looks like one of the Deadbeat Twins is posting again under a fake name...Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/06987859307032067229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-45881109154732287432007-01-28T14:55:00.000-05:002007-01-28T14:55:00.000-05:00I am a lawyer who over thirty years have represent...I am a lawyer who over thirty years have represented public officials and public bodies. More than just the Indiana reporting and conflcit laws come to mind.<br /><br />A moderately curious US Attorney is needed to investigate these allegations and facts. Former Democratic State Party Chair Pete Manous was convicted after indicment in the Northern District.<br /><br />Thirty years ago the Repubs controlled everything and it took several US Atorneys to bring them down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-62994928705726023952007-01-28T14:53:00.000-05:002007-01-28T14:53:00.000-05:00The saddest part of all this is the mayor's silenc...The saddest part of all this is the mayor's silence on:<br /><br />1. Gray's incompetence<br />2. Lonnell Conley's shameless shilling for votes to support his wife's ridiculous MDC hearing officer decisions<br />3. Mr. Gibson's troubles<br /><br />Now, if the good Mayor, who has, by my book, performed well, believes this is a council matter, and he needs to stay out of it, so be it.<br /><br />I expected a 70% popular mayor, with no real serious threat to re-election, to extend his bully pulpit to the manner in which our elected officials behave. Especially those in his own party.<br /><br />Too much to expect? I guess so. The bar is pretty low, regardles sof race, for some reason.<br /><br />And no, Mr. Wilson, un-electing these folks is probably not an option, due to redistricting. Conley and Gibson are city-wide, but given the mayor's popularity, which is how they got there last time, there isn't much chance for anyone else.<br /><br />Mr. Gray's district, by the way, is about 16 precincts in Center, about 30 in Washington. And by their location, I'd guess majority minority. <br /><br />His employer is nuts to put up with his actions. Oh wait, we're his employer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-41295966838915287302007-01-28T14:22:00.000-05:002007-01-28T14:22:00.000-05:00Now is the time citizens of Indy..Go to the CCC me...Now is the time citizens of Indy..Go to the CCC meeting tomorrow night. Take your signs. Here are some helpful ones to get you started.<br /><br />1. The Most Corrupt CCC in History <br />2. Monroe's A Crook<br />3. Gray Must Go<br />4. Monroe "works" at IFD?<br />5. Another councilor for us to defend in Court!<br />6. Where is Bart in all this mess?<br />7. The Ghetto Mafia is in full effect!<br /><br />DONT let security try and take your signs. If they do, report it. It is a violation of your first amendent rights and the county can be held liable for civil damages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-71538580021914068032007-01-28T13:41:00.000-05:002007-01-28T13:41:00.000-05:00Wilson, will you finally wake up and realize this ...Wilson, will you finally wake up and realize this is much more than politics? He is a criminal in every sense of the word. From is ghost employement at IFD, to his pea shake houses, and now to his corrupt business practices. White/Black, Democrat/Republican, Center Township or not, if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck...It must be good ol Monroe Gray. Once again he thinks he is above the law because of who he knows and who he blows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-21429611612530135622007-01-28T13:39:00.000-05:002007-01-28T13:39:00.000-05:00The Law will do what it will in its own good time....The Law will do what it will in its own good time. In the meantime, there is a perfectly good American way of expressing displeasure with the actions of an elected public official : vote him or her out of office!Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/06987859307032067229noreply@blogger.com