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A comment on RRA Litigation: Tony Villegas Deposition List, A Place to Start (Updated)

Mike Bryant — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:55:00 GMT

This thing continues to unfold and get as complicated, as is clears up. Thanks for the regular updates.

A comment on Negligence, failing to yield, other driver and passenger deaths. Who's at fault?

Mike Bryant — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:38:19 GMT

All very good advice, they need to call and get experienced and helpful representation. Early investigation is so very important to determine what exactly happened.

A comment on Police Chase on I-35 in Iowa

Mike Bryant — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:50:33 GMT

That was an odd one. The troopers used stop sticks that didn't stop the vehicle. You ask a number of very legitimate questions that need to be answered.

A comment on RRA Cast of Characters - Is Tony Villegas the Wrong Man? (UPDATED: 11/25/09)

theVON — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:24:25 GMT

I smell a rat.

Records show Scott's first Delaware corp. (WAWW)was created on 12/27/07. In early 2008, he probably diverted a butt-load of cash to that corporation. He has to come up with false records; the law firm's quarterly income tax returns are due by 3/31.

Debra comes to his rescue helping Scott to create phony documents and concealing his newly discovered knack of stealing money. Somehow, Melissa found out too much, or became suspicious.

Tony Villegas would also become somewhat suspicious; Debra was suddenly gone all the time. He probably accused her of carrying on an affair, maybe they quarreled??

What better than to kill two birds with one stone??

Two days after Melissa was murdered (March 14) Scott bought the 6.45 million dollar home at 30 Bahia Drive. He took out a mortgage for 4.45M, and must have paid 2M cash?

Ten days after the murder, (from March 24 until June,) there were a eight donations of $500 each (totaling $4,000) to Al Lamberti's Sheriff election fund. The contributions may have been legit, after all, it WAS election year (or could it be a payoff for sloppy investigative work on a recent murder?)

April 2008, Debra moved into her new house, a gift from Scott. (A reward you for her dedication in secretly helping him all those grueling long hours preparing those phony quarterly reports?)

What about the $30,000 "consultant" from the Sheriffs office, just another quinky dink? Yeah, I smell a rat all right.

I'm done. Think I'm off base?

A comment on RRA Cast of Characters - Is Tony Villegas the Wrong Man? (UPDATED: 11/25/09)

Don't Forget — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:26:32 GMT

Don't forget Kip Hunter (Epstein), the pretend publicist. She spread his stolen money throughout the local media (is it a surprise it took The Sun Sentinel FOUR yrs to finally investigate this tool?) and was part of the team that created the illusion that SR actually was somebody. They didn't let the fact that he was completely unaccomplished stand in their way!

A comment on Tsunami levels village on American Samoa after 8.3 quake strikes; Tsunami could hit Hawaii

Dietroly — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:30:44 GMT

A comment on Did Prime-Time Broward County Sheriff's Office Miss the Boat?

kcrn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:19:34 GMT

Marina understands ponzi scheme and much more!

A comment on Where is defensive medicine when you need it?

Mike Bryant — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:22:49 GMT

There should be more defensive medicine and a lot more people would be alive.

A comment on Where is defensive medicine when you need it?

George Fusner — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:24:00 GMT

As an old mentor of mine (first $1mil malpractice verdict in Nashville) told me 35 years ago, " I have instructed my wife that if I get sick just take me to the vet!"

A comment on Iowa Accidents - Cranes, bulldozers, cars, motorcycles, teens and tots.

Steve Lombardi — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:46:03 GMT

Todd: There are safety procedures to be followed when moving a crane. The procedures have to do with the position of the boom and the outriggers; among other things. The ground needs to be firm. Attention needs to be paid to the outriggers, which need to be extended and close to the ground. If the operator had been following the safety rules, then chances are this one would not have fallen over. Just looking at the photographs tells us the rest of the story. All I can say is thanking God no one was killed. If I'm the GC or crane operator, that night drinks are on me. And while the rest of the crew enjoys that night, I thank my lucky stars I didn't kill another construction worker.

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