Attorney Patricia Glaser "Patty Glaser" & TV Porn Preacher (Notes for News Media)
ResearcherGuy
Pellicano wiretapping indictment probe.
Source: Los Angeles Times story by Andrew Blankstein and Greg Krikorian
Summary:
Patricia Glaser, a.k.a. "Patty Glaser" quoted as defending
Terry Christensen of the firm of Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs,
Glaser, Weil & Shapiro,
which is under federal investigation for associations into illegal
wiretapping in conjunction with jailed private investigator Anthony
Pellicano.
Patricia L. Glaser, aka Patricia Glaser, aka Patty Glazer, is the
agent of service for the televangelist ministry of the late
Dr. Gene Scott (now run by his widow Melissa Scott).
Melissa Scott is tied by court records and online photographs,
to a career in the 1990's in adult entertainment, including stripping
and financing and producing pornograhic videos in Los Angeles
(under the name "Barbie Bridges" aka "Barbi Bridges").
She was also named in a civil suit for fraud in Los Angeles County in
1998.
Now, she's on KDOC-TV Channel 56, Sunday evenings, asking for
money in the name of Jesus!
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Notes about the TV Ministry and Melissa Scott (formerly Melissa
Pastore):
(Update: Edward L. Masry of Thousand Oaks, CA died on 12-6-2005)
Reposts, (for updated Usenet Index on Google Groups)
Melissa Pastore (Scott) Takes Control
"PMS" has taken over the CEO position of
Dr. Gene Scott Inc. (California Corporation
#C1288060) per its latest Statement of Officers,
dated 8/17/2005. Loyalist Brad Tubin is the
Secretary and Gary Crane is the CFO.
Agent for Service of Process is Patricia Glaser.
PMS continues to also hold the CEO slot at
Dolores Press (CA Corporation #C0315389).
On the 8/2005 filing, the business of
"Dr Gene Scott Inc." is listed as "Investments."
(Hmmm -- Wasn't it supposed to be for gifts
devoted to supporting the word of the Lord?
Somehow someone may have mistaken it for that).
One such investment owned by Dr. Gene Scott Inc.,
is the lakeside house in Hamilton Branch, on the
NorthEastern shore of Lake Almanor just off Hwy 147 in
the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains.
The house at 3644 Lake Almanor Drive has a redwood
deck overlooking the lake, a boat ramp and private dock.
Nice. There's also a trailer in front (staff??).
It's a couple of blocks away, from the site where
Gene's parents William Theodore Scott and Inez
Leona Scott used to live, at 3567 Evergreen Circle
(maybe where Scott's staff was sheltered in the
late 1970's to avoid service of FCC depositions)?
That cabin burnt down, and the property was later sold
on 3-12-1990.
It's a few miles away from the "Willits Ranch"
located at 4523 Nelson St in Taylorsville, and
over an hour's drive from the Wescott Church
at 1400 Grand Avenue in Thermalito (West of
Oroville).
Gene Scott transferred as a "gift" his interest to
a joint tenancy with Melissa on 9-20-2004 (Recorded as
Plumas County Document #2004-0009981), and Melissa
had Bradley Dale Tubin (California Notary Public
#1420046) ratify her sole possession, through
recordation of Gene's Death Certificate in Plumas
County on 8-1-2005 (Document #2005-0007862).
Now Melissa owns the lakefront house outright.
Wonder, what she'll do with it -- Conduct prayer
services there??
However, no such change of status has been submitted,
for the religious entities of Wescott Christian Church
(CA Corp #C0454580) and Faith Center (CA Corp #C0218427).
PMS (aka Melissa Pastore Scott) is still listed as Secretary.
Strange -- Could it be the churches don't control the
money, that the other corporations do? How else can
this be explained, in a spiritual sense?
***
NOTES CONDENSED FOR REPORTERS
Melissa Pastore (maiden name Melissa Peroff)
married Dr. Eugene Scott of "Faith Center"
in August 2000 in Reno, Nevada.
(Washoe County, Nevada; Marriage License #MA00-13952)
Nevada Marriage records verify a woman with the
same name, same birthdate (4/10/68), same birthplace
(Canada), and same birth parents (Frank Peroff
& Leona Weitz), married Paul Pastore
in Las Vegas on November 24, 1992.
(Clark County, Nevada; Marriage License #C398516, 11-24-1992)
Additional court records tie Melissa Scott
(nee Melissa Pastore, Melissa Peroff) to
an adult entertainment firm "Barbie Bridges
Enterprises" then operated from a building
on Ebell Street in North Hollywood, California.
These cases also allege "Fraud" and ask a $100,000
penalty for each instance of release of an image!
(Los Angeles County Superior Court, Civil
Cases #BD239813 (Divorce, filed 7/2/1996)
and #BC186128 (Fraud Case vs. Melissa
and Paul Pastore, filed 2/17/1998).
Note: Notes from these cases, follow below.
Online searches of the term "Barbie Bridges"
and "Barbi Bridges" (sic) (enter these
into google.com, within quote marks)
reveal semi-clothed and completely unclothed,
images of a woman,
who online posters to alt.fan.gene-scott
describe as resembling Melissa Pastore.
Examples (Caution: Graphic Images, May require Windows XP):
http://195.162.32.65/3v/_Images/BarbieBridges/0001.jpg
http://195.162.32.65/3v/_Images/BarbieBridges/0002.jpg
http://www.sportyone.com/servlets/firebolt?object=52274
http://www.suze-centerfolds.com/pages/barbi_bridges.htm
http://www.ahot.dk/erotik/erotik_galleri.asp?ID=0946
(Note: Copy/Paste the URL's into your browser to view.
Certain older browsers need upgraded graphics capabilities
to view some of these files. Or, do your own search,
of the term "Barbi Bridges" (in quotes) on google.com)
Internet research reveals, that Barbie Bridges was the
"1994 Miss Can-Am Exotic Nude Pageant Winner," and she
took the prize in 1994 during the year-long event in
Toronto, Canada. An event organizer described "Barbie
Bridges" as a choreographed act from the Boston area.
The 1992 marriage application places both Paul and
Melissa Pastore in Quincy, MA in the early 1990's.
Dr. Gene Scott died in late February 2005, and
since then, Melissa Scott has appeared on
TV broadcasts of Dr. Scott's ministry, asking
for money from his followers -- without directly
admitting documented past activities in the adult
entertainment field.
The CFO for "Faith Center" (Gene Scott's church),
is listed in the most recent Statement of Officers,
as Edward L. Masry, of "Erin Brockovich" fame.
His offices are in the Westlake Village, CA area,
and he serves as City Councilman for Thousand Oaks, CA.
Edward L. Masry was convicted of a felony in 1981
in Vista, CA (San Diego County), in the "Morningland"
case -- later reversed on appeal.
The "Agent for Service" for "Faith Center" is
Patricia Glaser, who has offices in West Los Angeles.
She is an attorney registered with the California State
Bar.
A story documenting Patricia's ties to Scientology is at:
http://www.environment-hawaii.org/archives/nov96sci.htm
On the latest "Statement of Officers" (2004) for
non-profit "Faith Center," registered at the
California Secretary of State, a "Melissa Pastore"
appears as "Secretary" of this corporation.
According to its Articles of Incorporation,
"Faith Center" can only transfer its assets to
another registered non-profit religious corporation.
Dr. Gene Scott's estate contains numerous other
holdings as well, such as "Silver Oaks Ranch" of
Bradbury, a mansion at 2 Oak Knoll in Pasadena,
ranches near Taylorsville CA and in Kentucky,
and transmitter site in the Carribean.
It also controls "Wescott Christian Center" of
Oroville, CA. There are also many Other corporate names:
"Dolores Press," "Dr. Eugene Scott Inc." and so on.
***
The 1998 "Fraud and Deceit" civil case
v. Melissa and Paul Pastore, is as follows:
Los Angeles Superior Court Case
#BC186128 (filed 2/17/1998).
Filed by Plaintiff Ronald Atkinson against Defendants:
(quote) "Barbie Bridges Entertainment; Paul Pastore individually and
dba Barbie Bridges Entertainment, Melissa Paulina Pastore**,
individually and dba Barbie Bridges Entertainment."
This complaint alleges "Fraud and Deceit" with regards to a Promissory
Note that the Plaintiff alleged was not repaid. In the intial suit,
Plaintiff asks for $30,000.00.
Plaintiff's Attorney was Robert B. Silverman, who according to
California State Bar records now practives from Westminster (phone
listed on CA Bar website at 714-892-9888).
Defendant's Attorney was Robert M. Ross, who according to California
State Bar records now practives from Encino (phone listed on CA Bar
website at (818)788-7007).
Source: http://members.calbar.ca.gov/search/member.aspx
**Note: Apparently Melissa has some concerns about using her middle
name. On the Scott marriage certificate there was no middle name or
initial.
Quotes, from the case (LA Superior Court #BC186128):
"Third Cause of Action -- Fraud and Deceit -- Promise Made With No
Intention to Perform"
26: "BBE (Barbie Bridges Enterprises), Melissa, Paul and the Defendants
("John Does #1-#20), and each of them
agreed to repay (Plaintiff) Atkinson for the money advanced by
Atkinson pursuant to the terms of said agreement."
27. "As of December 1997, BBE, Melissa, Paul and the Defendants, and
each of them, have failed to pay Atkinson any amounts whatsoever."
28. "Atkinson is informed and believes and thereon alleges that BBE,
Melissa, Paul and each of the Defendants made said promise to pay
without the intention performing on said promise to pay."
29. "As a direct and proximate result of the fact that Atkinson lent
money to BBE Melissa, Paul and each of the Defendants and that at
no time whatsoever has BBE, Melissa, Paul and each of the Defendants
ever make even one payment, Atkinson is informed and believes and
based on said information and belief herein alleges that BBE, Melissa,
Paul and each of the Defendants never intended to perform on said
agreement."
Notes:
The guy who sued Paul & Melissa Pastore in 1998
(claiming "Fraud & Deceit), comes up in searches as:
Ronald B. Atkinson
Date of Birth 1949
Addresses:
13032 Ebell Street, North Hollywood
5125 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills
Another search shows him at the following adult entertainment outlet:
Nasty Pixxx
Ron Atkinson
Calenda Dr.
Woodland Hills CA 91367
***
The Melissa Pastore v. Paul Pastore
1996 Los Angeles County divorce file #BD239813 (7/2/1996)
has been imaged.
Some of the highlights:
Confirms that it is the same Paul Pastore,
as was married in Vegas on 11/24/1992,
and includes the Ebell Street address.
Reports that Melissa financed "B B E Ltd" to
about $40,000.
Includes a restraining order on Paul,
including damages of $100,000. (!!) for
each instance of distribution of an image of
"Barbie" via photo, print, video, etc.
She got a 1990 Corvette, and he kept the lease
on the apartment and a 1992 Ford van.
IMPORTANT: If anyone can locate a copy
of a video named "Picture Perfect," it
might explain the reasons for this
court action -- I suggest a search
of available film databases for this.
Might be something really interesting there.
If anyone has questions, about the accuracy of this
information, I ask them to personally access the
specified sources themselves:
--Clerk-Recorder, Clark County (Las Vegas) Nevada
(Marriage Application #C398516, 11-24-1992, copy $1.00 by mail + SASE)
c/o: Marriage Bureau, County Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 551603, Las
Vegas, Nevada 89155-1603
--Clerk, Washoe County, (Reno) Nevada
(Marriage Application #MA00-13952, 8/2000, copy $1.00 by mail + SASE)
c/o: Washoe County Clerk, PO Box 30083, Reno, NV 89520-3083.
--LA County Court Archives, 222 N. Hill St., Rm. 212, Los Angeles, CA
90012 (Court Document Copies 57 cents per page, limit 40 pages/day).
Phone(213)974-1379
Cases #BD239813 (Divorce, filed 7/2/1996) and #BC186128
(Fraud Case vs. Melissa and Paul Pastore, filed 2/17/1998).
--Orange County Recorder, The Hall of Finance and Records,
12 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701, in rooms 101 and 106.
Phone (714) 834-2500
"Barbie Bridges" FBN Number #1995-6654948, FBN Registration Date:
08/10/1995
--California Secretary of State, Corporate Registrations
Search: http://kepler.ss.ca.gov/list.html (enter Corporate Names,
such as "Faith Center," "Wescott Christian Center," "W. Eugene Scott
Inc.," "Dolores Press," "Peoria Broadcasting," "Dr. Gene Scott Inc.,"
and so on;.
***DISCLAIMER****
This information is presented as a public service, is
based on public records, and was collected in response
to inquiries on the "alt.fan.gene-scott" newsgroup.
The intent here, is to provide information to the public.
This was in response, to inquiries on this message
board, originally posted in late February and early
March 2005. In general, posters wanted to know
more about the background of the "new" Pastor,
following the reported death of Gene Scott.
What others do with this information, is up to them.
Please act only in accordance with applicable law, as
I do not accept responsibility, for any action of others.
There have already been instances of accusations
from "PMS" -- ie claims of extortion, that have not
been publicly documented.
Aside from posting here, I have not sent a letter
concerning this to anyone, nor have I asked for
any money or other consideration, from anyone.
This is a specific denial, of charges made by "PMS"
concerning the intent of communication by others.
I am exercising rights, privileged under the 1st
Amendment, to simply disseminate information
from public records on this newsgroup board.
****
NOTES ON FRANK PEROFF (Melissa's Father ??)
Notes from "Peroff: The Man Who Knew Too Much" (by L.H. Whittemore,
1975, in LA Central Library #364.92 P 453)
Can't guarantee PMS and this particular Peroff are related, but the
biographical details in this book and the observed aspects of PMS's
"character" do seem to coincide. Both of PMS's Nevada marriage
licenses, list her father as "Frank Peroff" (her mother is named
Leona, but the provided name of "Ruth" there may have been a
protective pseudonym). The chronology also works out, as does
the multi-lingual impression PMS conveys.
If this all checks out, then PMS is quite likely ethnically Jewish, as
in the book, Frank Peroff is described as a Jewish mobster who roamed
with gangs of Germans and Italians in the South Bronx growing up. In
his teens he was a nightclub singer who played the trumpet and hung
out with gamblers and the showbiz crowd, then joined the Navy at
17 where he learned how to fly planes.
After starting small businesses like beauty shops and a clothing
business (which led to a charge of fraud at age 25), he moved into
appliances, where he learned how to sell to construction firms (by
eliminating competitors through sabotage of their products).
After operating 3 car washes in Washington DC in the mid-1960's, he
moved to Orlando, Florida where he graduated to higher-stakes
financial crime.
As a "con artist" known as "Miami Frank" he reportedly passed millions
of dollars worth of bad paper such as counterfeit traveler's checks
and stolen bonds and stock certificates, largely to mob-connected
construction interests who needed to show assets to secure bank loans.
Frank Peroff was a large man, over 6 feet tall and weighing over 250
lbs. He targeted institutions rather than individuals, including the
Mafia, international governments, and even the Vatican. With a
personal fleet of 8 planes, he shuttled mob figures and stolen loot
from
country to country. His financial links extended to construction of
hotels
in England, France and Gambia, a hospital in Rome, and a shipyard
elsewhere in Italy.
At various times, he shuttled his family from Montreal to Spain and
then to Rome by 1973. At that time, they were described as a daughter
born @1961, a son born @1966, and the youngest daughter, of unstated
age (note: PMS was born in Canada on 4-10-1968). Frank himself was
multi-lingual, speaking at the least, English and Yiddish, and it is
likely the traveling immersed various languages as partial "mother
tongues" in his young children.
He started to get too big, from about the time he tried to take control
of a Hollywood film production company then blackmail the Zambian
Government by threatening its currency, and ended up caught in an
undercover DEA operaton involving heroin importation described as
being financed by President Nixon financier Robert Vesco.
A Senate Subcommittee chaired by "Scoop" Jackson of Washington,
questioned him on matters of transactions involving stolen financial
documents and mob-connected international drug cartels. In the book an
article on the matter was described as having been printed in the NY
Times in late November 1973 by Wallace Turner. The book itself, may
have been an attempt to explain his side of the story, at a time when
he feared for his life from government and mob assassins.
***
ED MASRY SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT
Note: Edward L. Masry, as the CFO
(Chief Financial Officer) of Wescott Christian
Church (CA Corp #C0454580, per its latest
"Statement of Officers" #04-707703 of 8-9-2004),
controls the assets and monies donated in to the
various corporations of the "Gene Scott" TV ministry.
In 2000, Masry was charged with sexual harassment of
a young woman 47 years his junior, as she tried
to start her career in law at his business office.
Note: This took a while to type. Newsgroup posting
is responsible for the "line jumping" effect. If someone
wants to reformat it to "clean" this up to be more
readable, it would be appreciated. Next to come:
Details alleging reduced sexual performance of Ed Masry,
from his mid-1980's criminal appeal trial in San Diego
County.
Question: After reading this complaint, do you feel
Edward Masry, is fit to handle anyone's money
donated to "Pastor Scott," based on his behavior
(as described herein)?
Los Angeles Superior Court
Civil Case #BC228935.
Original Complaint of 8-26-2000,
by Plaintiff Kissandra Cohen
Defendants:
Masry & Vititoe, a corporation,
Edward Masry, an individual,
and DOES 1-10, inclusively
"Complaint for Damages and Injunctive Relief"
(1) Sexual Harassment
(2) Harassment Based on Religion
(3) Retaliation
(4) Failure to Prevent Harassment & Retaliation
(5) Common Law Claim for Sexual Harassment & Retaliation
(6) Violation of Business & Profession Code SS17200, etc.
(7) Wrongful Terminaation in Violation of Public Policy
(8) Assault
(9) Battery
(10) Negligent Supervision, Hiring & Retention
(11) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
(12) Breach of Contract
(13) Breach of the Covenent of Good Faith and
Fair Dealing
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Plaintiff Kissandra Choen brings this action against defendants
Masry & Vititoe and Edward Masry and Does 1-10, for: general,
compensatory, punitive, and statuatory damages; costs and
attorney's fees, resulting from defendants' unlawful and tortious
conduct, and as ground therefore alleges:
(#1-#8"Parties" describes Plaintiff's and Defendant's places of
residence and business, for lawsuit purposes, within LA County).
"Allegations Relevant to All Causes of Action"
(9) Plaintiff Kissandra Cohen is a twenty-one year old young woman
who is a child prodigy. Born in 1979, she has been a member of MENSA
(International High IQ Society) since she was approximately six years
old.
She went to college at age 10 and received her A.A. with Honors at age
14 from Pierce College, where she was the youngest graduate in their
history. She went on to college at Duke University where she graduated
with Honors at age 17 (their youngest graduate) with a double major in
Economics, Sociology, and a minor Markets and Management. She then
went onto law school at Loyola Law School of Los Angeles, where she
received her J.D. in May of 1999 as Loyola's youngest graduate.
She concurrently enrolled at Loyola's Masters in Business
Administration program. She took and passed the July, 1999
bar. She is the youngest practicing attorney in the United States,
and has received publicity by the media, with several newspaper
articles and television interviews.
Defendant Masry himself called her "the number one draft
choice in the state," and said of her: "The lady is brilliant.
I wouldn't hesitate to give her any file in our office. I predict in
10 years, she'll be one of the premier trial attorneys in California."
"Plaintiff's Employment at Masry & Vititoe"
(10) Kissandra Cohen began working as a law clerk for $40 per hour at
Defendant Masry & Vititoe in February, 1999, while she was still a
student at Loyola. Masry & Vititoe is a law firm specializing in
environmental & entertainment law. Prior to her interview in February,
1999, she was told by Defendant Masry, a partner in the law firm of
Masry & Vititoe, that there were no positions available. However, he
stated that he would like to meet with her because he was impressed
with her credentials and accomplishments and scheduled an
appointment. Masry is approximately 67 years old. When plaintiff,
an attractive blonde, came in for her interview, Defendant Masry
offered her a job on the spot and whatever compensation she wanted
to practice at his firm.
(11) Plaintiff Cohen asked for and received a salary of $120,000. per
year, with a $10,000. signing stipend, as well as 3% of the proceeds
from all cases she second-chaired, and 5% of all cases she
first-chaired while at the firm. This agreement was set forth in
writing and was signed by Masry. In May of 1999, plaintiff was
provided with a fully-loaded 1998 Ford Explorer by defendant.
Additionally, Masry paid for a new top-of-the-line cell phone
for her as well as all her airtime. Plaintiff is informed and
believes that Masry has hired and/or paid more to certain
female employees based on their looks.
(12) Almost immediately after beginning to work at Masry & Vititoe,
Plaintiff Choen was subjected to numerous offensive and unwanted
comments and physical touchings by many of the people in the offive,
including Defendant Masry, as well as other male attorneys in the firm.
Words such as "t-ts," "jugs," "ass," "f-ck," "c-cksucker,"
"motherf-cker," "p-ssy," and "c-nt" were commonly used by
Defendant Masry, as well as by Theodore Phlegar ("Phlegar"),
James Joseph Brown III ("Brown"), and other employees.
In addition, Playboy magazines were commonly displayed in
the attorney's offices and in the main common work area.
"Sexual Harassment and Retaliation by Defendant Masry"
(13) Plaintiff came in to work on the first weekend after she was hired
by Masry & Vititoe. Defendant Masry came into Ms. Cohen's office,
which was a secluded office away from the other attorney's offices.
Masry came up from behind her, put his hands on her shoulders and
began to rub them. Ms. Cohen was uncomfortable and got up to go to
the restroom. When she returned, he said that he was leaving, gave her
a hug and attempted to kiss her on the lips. Ms. Cohen turned her head
so that he ended up kissing her cheek. Although Ms. Cohen requested
that her office be changed so that she was not so secluded, Masry
refused.
(14) The following weekend, Masry again came into Ms. Cohen's
office and went behind her, giving her a hug from behind, with his
hands partially on her breasts. ms. Cohen immediately got up and told
him that she was uncomfortable with what he was doing. Masry just
smiled and said "see you later, babe."
(15) In order to avoid Masry's unwanted advances, when plaintiff had
to work on weekends, she resorted to bringing various relatives with
her. However, this did not put to an end to Masry's behavior.
One weekend, when Masry saw that plaintiff had brought her
grandparents, he demanded to see her in his own office.
When they arrived at his office, plaintiff asked Masry what he
wanted to see her about. Masry responded that he just
wanted to tak to her privately, and started to ask if she was
dating someone. Plaintiff responded she wanted to keep her
personal life outside the office and to discuss work in the office.
Masry responded: "but it's the weekend and I'm the boss."
(16) On numerous other occasions, Masry would put his arms around
plaintiff and on her shoulders. Plaintiff protested these physical
gestures and told him that kind of touching made her feel
uncomfortable. Nevertheless, Masry continued the same conduct.
(17) In April, Masry invited plaintiff and others to go to a nearby
food mart, the 76 Station Agoura Hills Hand Car Wash, which Masry
and his employees frequented to get iced tea and other snacks.
As they were getting into Masry's vehicle, Masry pinched plaintiff's
behind. Ms. Cohen again protested this action, but Masry responded,
"babe, no harm no foul."
(18) In about May 1999, plaintiff was in a car accident and had to
wear a neck brace and a knee brace. While in her office, Masry came
in and rubbed her knee and leg. Plaintiff moved his hand away and
told him not to touch her, but Masry ignored her, saying "what a
shame that our beautiful leg got hurt. Did my touch make it feel
better?" Plaintiff responded, "No, please don't touch my leg."
Plaintiff was also wearing a shoulder sling, and Masry touched
her shoulder, making similar comments, which plaintiff also rebuffed.
Finally Masry left, saying "Catch you later babe."
(19) Every Friday night, Masry held a meeting with a group of
environmental activists, called the "Save the Conejo 2000,"
having to do with some of the same issues that arose in litigation
Masry was involved in. Masry insisted that plaintiff attend the
Friday night meetings. In about September 1999,
plaintiff went to Masry and asked if they could change the meetings to
another night, because her family celebrated Sabbath on Friday nights.
Masry responded, "This is the way it is and you have to be there.
Besides, you're my cover girl and I'm going to show you off
tonight at the meeting." At the meeting, he showed everyone
footage from an interview about Ms. Cohen on CBS.
(20) In about September of 1999, Masry put his hand on plaintiff's
leg while they were at a restaurant eating lunch. Plaintiff moved
his hand immediately, and when the other person left to use the
restroom, plaintiff told Masry not to touch her. From that time
on plaintiff tried to avoid sitting next to him, although usually
Masry insisted that she sit next to him.
(21) In about October, plaintiff was present during a weekend meeting
with two clients and Masry. When the clients left, Masry followed
plaintiff to her office and tried to kiss her "good-bye" on the lips.
Plaintiff turned her head, walked away, and said "please don't do
that." Masry responded with words to the effect, "Listen babe,
if you play your cards riight, you could be like Erin."
Erin Brockovich is an employee at Masry & Vititoe whose story is
the basis of the movie "Erin Brockovich." Brockovich and others had
implied to plaintiff or claimed outright at various times that Masry
and Brockovich had had a sexual relationship. For example, Brockovich
told a story once in front of plaintiff and others in which she and
Masry shared a hotel room while travelling on business. At the time of
plaintiff's employment, Brockovich had the largest office and most
clout in the office, second only to Masry & Vititoe.
(22) One of Masry & Vititoe's clients was Pamela Anderson Lee.
In about October 1999, Masry made a comment about her to
plaintiff, saying "I'd love to stick my head between those t-ts.
F-ck, those t-ts are huge."
(23) In about October of 1999, Masry called plaintiff into his office
and told her "Your legs drive me crazy. I love your skirt. You're
coming to lunch with me, right?" Plaintiff responded that she
didn't know if she could because of a conflicting physical physical
therapy appointment. Masry was angry with her and told her to
change it so she could go with him. On several other occasions,
Masry told her to change her schedule so that she could go out
to lunch with him rather than keep other appointments she had
made.
(24) In October 1999 Masry called plaintiff into his office and
told her there was an upcoming MCLE conference in las vegas
and said that he wanted her to go. Plaintiff asked why,
considering that she was not yet admitted
to the bar. Masry responded that it would be "fun being
in Las Vegas with you." Plaintiff asked what he meant and he
responded, "You know what I mean." Plaintiff told him she
did not want to go. Masry called her into his office and said,
"Well as it turns out my wife wants to come with me, so you
don't have to go anyway." Plaintiff responded, "Good," and
left his office.
(25) In October or November 1999, Masry went to lunch
with the Plaintiff, Chrissy Albiece, his personal assistant, and
Jodi Heyes, President of the "Save the Conejo 2000"
environmental activist group. Masry made the comment,
"What people must think...I'm a pimp walking in with all you
hotties." Plaintiff went to sit on the other side of the table
from Masry, but Masry orchestrated the seating so that
plaintiff ended up next to him.
Masry again put his hand on her leg, and plaintiff moved it.
Erin Brockovich then arrived, and Masry pulled up a chair
next to him for her to sit in.
When they all got back to the office, Masry called plaintiff
in to his office and said: "What happened at lunch is what
will happen to you. I put you next to me. You resisted,
so Erin goes right back next to me." Plaintiff responded
that that was fine, because she wanted to be judged
based on her work, and what happened with him and
Erin was none of her business.
(26) Masry's "personal assistant" is Chrissy Albrice, aka Chrissy
Ranay, a Playboy model with numerous nude sites on the
Internet. Masry informed plaintiff that he hired Chrissy
because he wanted the "hottest girl" he could
find as his personal assistant.
(27) In about November 1999, plaintiff went with Masry to
the 76 station for iced tea. Masry said he forgot his wallet
and asked if he could borrow $50.
Plaintiff gave it to him and he said he would pay her back
when they returned to the office. He forgot to pay it back.
The next time they went for tea, a few days later, plaintiff
asked him about the $50. In front ofeveryone at the
store, he asid, "Here's the $50. for the sexual favor last night."
When they returned to the office, plaintiff told him he had
embarassed her. Masry laughed.
(28) In the beginning of November 1999, plaintiff told Masry she
needed a vacation because of the office environment.
Masry agreed and suggested she go to Hawaii, and offered to
pay for it if she did. A few weeks later in the
lunch room, Masry put his arms around plaintiff and tried to
kiss her. Plaintiff moved away and told him not to do that.
Soon after that incident, Masry told plaintiff that he was no
longer going to pay for her vacation to Hawaii.
(29) Also in November 1999, the office went out to
celebrate the birthday of Priscilla Devore, a secretary in the
office. Masry made a comment in front of
everyone at the table that Chrissy and plaintiff should keep their
hands where he could see them so that they don't touch him
under the table. He also said that he realized that they couldn't
resist him, and said "Oh boy, now I'm surrounded by gorgeous
blonde babes."
(30) During this brithday celebration, Masry told a story about
how he hired Priscilla when she was 18 or 19. She interviewed on
a Friday. He explained how it was nice that women wore the pointy
bras back then and that she had "huge jugs." He stated that when
she interviewed all he could remember were her "t-ts." She was hired
on the spot. When she returned on Monday to begin
work, Masry did not know who she was. She explained and his
response was that he never even saw her face when they
interviewed, all he stared at were her "enormous t-ts."
(31) Masry often made sexual comments about other women in
plaintiff's presence. For example, Masry took Chrissy and her model
friends to lunch weekly. Masry told plaintiff that he did this
because he was trying to set up a male attorney in the
office with one of the models and because he loved
to state at their "huge t-ts." Masry told plaintiff a story once
about how Audrey Hyrne, an employee who lived in Hawaii,
was a "knockout with HUGE t-ts when I hired her and
now she's become a fat pig."
(32) In or about the beginning of December 1999, Masry
asked plaintiff to drive him home, despite the fact that
Chris Levinson, Masry's stepson and office manager,
had already offered to take him home. Masry wasn't in
all day. He came in at the end of the day for a short time
to have plaintiff drive him home.
As he asked plaintiff, Levinson offered. Masry said
"No, no...Kissy will drive me home." Plaintiff did so.
In the house, he invited plaintiff in and showed
her around. He took her into the guest bedroom and
grabbed her behind and tried to kiss her on the lips.
Plaintiff refused and left the house as soon as possible.
(33) On the day after Christmas, Sunday, December 26,
Masry called plaintiff at home to ask her to come in
to the office. Ms. Cohen explained that she had
no work to do, as she was caught up. He told her that
he didn't want her to come in for work purposes;
rather, he wanted to see her. Ms. Cohen told him
that she felt uncomfortable with that. He responded
that if she didn't come in, then she was fired.
Ms. Cohen continued to refuse, unless it had to do
with work. Masry hung up and then called back
within the hour and told her she was fired and to
remove her things from the office immediately.
"Sexual Harassment by Other Male Attorneys at
Masry & Vititoe"
(34) In addition to Masry, plaintiff was also harassed
by other male members of the firm. James Joseph
Brown III was an associate with the firm old enough to
be Ms. Cohen's father, who previously had been
disbarred and convicted of several felonies including
spousal abuse. Brown was often in the office on
weekends, and came to plaintiff's office making
sexually provocative comments to her. He asked plaintiff
questions about herself and asked her out on dates.
He sat on her desk while she was in her chair and
leaned very close to her face, as if about to kiss her.
On one such occasion, when she told him to move
back, he said that there was a better view up close,
as he stared down her shirt and told her that she
looked good in her shirt. Plaintiff reported this
behavior to Masry who told her "Jim is a character."
(35) In early April 1999, Brown left plaintiff a thick,
phallic sucker on her desk, with a note to "try this sucker."
(36) Brown frequently called plaintiff to his office on
the weekend, when virtually no one was there.
On one occasion, he said that he had tickets to the
Opera and asked if she would like to go. Ms. Cohen
asked who else was going. He laughed. She asked
if this was a "firm event." Plaintiff told him that she was
not going to go. He asked why not and plaintiff told him
she was not going to go.
He asked why not and plaintiff told him that she was not
interested in dating anyone in the office and that she
didn't go out with older men. He got angered
by that and started screaming at her. He said
"I thought you were smart. Why would you turn down
an offer from your supervisor? That's not a smart thing
to do." Plaintiff's response was that she didn't date
co-workers, whether supervisors or otherwise.
(37) In April, Brown started leaving strange messages
on plaintiff's pager. He would often ask her for a date
on Saturday night, which plaintiff would
refuse. Brown would call and leave "urgent" messages
during the evening asking her what she was doing and
whether she was sure she couldn't do something with him.
One Saturday night, Brown left three messages about
how she was beautiful and how he was thinking about
her all weekend and he couldn't get her out of his mind.
Plaintiff played them for Masry on Monday.
He laughed and said that Jimmy is just like that.
"Just ignore it."
(38) After plaintiff's car accident in May 1999, Brown also
rubbed plaintiff's knee and leg when she was sitting in
the library. He rubbed her shoulders and said "poor baby,
must be in pain." He said that "you should break your
leg more often if you are going to wear skirts like that,"
and "WOW..what legs you have."
(39) On numerous occasions, Brown made unwanted
advances toward Plaintiff.
For example, Brown called her "sexy" constantly, and
when she complained about it he would scream at her,
telling her she was "a typical woman."
On numerous occasions, he would grab plaintiff's behind
on the way out of his office, Ms. Cohen complained to
Masry and Chris Levinson the office manager,
but they both laughed.
(40) In June 1999, plaintiff appeared on the cover
of the "Jewish Journal," a weekly newspaper focusing
on the Jewish community, distributed by the Jewish
Federation. Attorney Brown wrote all over the journal,
Calling plaintiff a "Jewish Princess," writing "Cool and
Kosher!! No pork on these gams!!!,"
"A genius with amnesia (referring to her temporary
loss of memory following her accident)," and
"But she looks real good in a skirt, hence our
cover girl this year." When plaintiff went to Masry
to complain, Masry said that Jim
had already shown it to him. Masry laughed,
saying: "that Jimmy sure has a sense of humor."
(41) Ted Phlegar was another associate at Masry & Vititoe.
He is a nephew of James Vititoe, Masry's partner.
Phlegar frequently gave plaintiff unwelcome
and physically inappropriate hugs in the hallway
of the office. He would hug plaintiff so tight that her
breasts were pressed against him.
(42) In about October 1999, Phlegar said to plaintiff
"You're such a beautiful young woman. Would you
like to go to dinner with me?" Plaintiff responded,
"No." Phlegar persisted: "If you give me a chance,
I'll show you that I can make you feel like you've
never felt before. You won't want anyone else but me."
Ms. Cohen responded that she had no interest in him
and that their relationship was purely professional.
(43) In about November of 1999, Phlegar stated to
plaintiff while in the office:
"You have perfect breasts. Why do you wear a bra?
You shouldn't wear a bra. It would be nice to see your
nipples." Phlegar frequently came into her office,
closed the door, and would tell her how beautiful he
thought she was and how she had amazing legs.
(44) On or about December 4, 1999, Masry & Vititoe
held the office Christmas party at a Westlake hotel.
Phlegar asked plaintiff to dance with him, and then
proceeded to grab her behind and kiss and lick her
neck on the dancefloor.
Plaintiff resisted and told him that he was acting
inappropriately and that they would have to work
together come Monday and that he should stop.
His response was "you're so beautiful" and then
he grabbed her behind again.
(45) Phlegar openly kept liquor in his ofice and
drank it during working hours.
"Improper Use of Confidential Information"
(46) On several occasions, plaintiff learned that
defendant Masry had obtained information that was
helpful to his cases from an inside source within the
City of Thousand Oaks. Plaintiff was informed that
this inside source was improperly providing confidential
information to Masry or Brown that had been
obtained in closed session with City governing bodies.
On one occasion, during a meeting at which such
confidential information was being discussed,
attorney Jim Brown wrote a note to plaintiff saying
that the "disclosures" by this inside source were
"completely illegal;" that the information "doesn't go
anywhere," and "Don't worry, I'm the one who'll take
the fall is there is one -- won't be." Plaintiff indicated
her discomfort in using information that had
been improperly obtained. Defendant Masry and
Brown were not pleased that plaintiff had indicated
her discomfort.
(47) There was an atmosphere of toleration of
unlawful conduct throughout Masry & Vititoe.
In addition to Mr. Masry's conviction (subsequently
overturned) in the early 80's for grand theft under
false pretenses, attorney Brown told plaintiff
that Brown had been convicted of four felonies.
"Discrimination and Harassment based on Religion"
(48) In June 1999, plaintiff appeared on the cover
of the "Jewish Journal," a weekly newspaper focusing
on the Jewish community, distributed by the Jewish
Federation. Attorney Borwn wrote all over the journal,
Calling plaintiff a "Jewish Princess," writing "Cool and
Kosher!! No pork on these gams !!!,"
"A genius with amnesia (referring to her temporary
loss of memory following her accident)," and "But she
looks real good in a skirt, hence our cover girl this
year." When plaintiff went to Masry to complain,
Masry said that Jim had already shown it to him.
Masry laughed, saying: "that Jimmy sure has a sense
of humor."
(49) Brown made comments about the Jewish star
on Ms. Cohen's necklace and said, "Why do you
have to wear a Jewish star? Are you proud of being
a Jew?" His tone of voice was very disparaging.
Plaintiff responded that she was proud and that she
didn't appreciate his negative comments about Jews.
Brown frequently called plaintiff a "JAP" (Jewish
American Princess).
(50) Masry insisted that plaintiff attend Friday
night meetings with the "Save the Conejo 2000"
group. Afer Ms. Cohen began as a full-time employee,
in about September 1999, she went to Masry and
asked if they could change the meetings to another
night, because her family celebrated Sabbath on
Friday nights. Masry responded, "This is the way it is
and you have to be there. Besides, you're my cover
girl and I'm going to show you off tonight
at the meeting." At the September meeting, on or
about September 24, 1999,
he showed everyone at the meeting footage from
an interview about Ms. Cohen which had appeared
on CBS. In October, plaintiff again asked to
change the night of the week the meetings were held.
Masry responded: "You're a beautiful girl. I love being
with you. Friday night meetings are fine.
It's kind of like being on a Friday night date." Finally
in November 1999, plaintiff made a motion to
have the meetings changed to another night of
the week. The majority of the people present at
the meeting voted for it, but Masry took the motion
off the table, and the meetings continued on Fridays.
"Post Termination Conduct and Damages"
(51) Since being fired from Masry & Vititoe, plaintiff
has been unable to obtain any other employment.
Although she has had several interviews, after the
prospective employer asks to speak with her previous
employer, or asks for a reference, plaintiff is never
called back or told she is being hired.
He refused to provide a letter of reference, which
he had previously promised to provide.
(52) The list of misconduct by Masry and others
contained in the above allegations is a partial list only,
and by way of example.
(53) Ms. Cohen has also suffered other economic damages,
including loss of salary, loss of the recovery of the
three and five percent of the cases that
she second and first chaired, loss of benefits, and
other past and future economic damages.
(54) Ms. Cohen has suffered severe emotional
distress and physical symptoms
as a result of this prolonged harassment, retaliation,
and termination of employment,
such as nausea, stomach pains, neck and back pain,
headaches, anxiety, loss of sleep, nightmares, depression,
hopelessness, embarrassment, humiliation,
and loss of self-esteem, among other things.
(55) The conduct listed above was malicious,
fraudulent, and/or oppressive, and done with a willful
and conscious disregard for plaintiff's rights and for the
deleterious consequences of defendant's actions.
(The remainder of this complaint states 13 specific
causes of action, in terms of violated statutes, with
request for monetary damages as the court may deem
proper).
***
ED MASRY FELONY CONVICTION !
Attorney Edward L. Masry, is the
Chief Financial Officer of
Wescott Christian Church
(CA Corp #C0454580, per its latest
"Statement of Officers" #04-707703
of 8-9-2004), and controls the assets
and monies donated in to the various
corporations of the "Gene Scott" TV
ministry.
In 1981, Attorney Edward L. Masry was
convicted by a jury in San Diego County,
of a felony offense for "grand theft."
A contemporary news account
and notes from the case file(s) follow.
Question: After reading these accounts,
do you feel the "real" Edward L. Masry,
(as opposed to his sympathetic portrayal
in the "Erin Brockovich" film) is fit to handle
anyone's money donated to "Pastor Scott,"
based on the types of religious groups he
represents, and his dishonest and greedy
behavior (as the Office of the Attorney General
described herein)?
News Account
Newspaper: Times-Advocate of Escondido
Date: Monday, September 14, 1981
Page: A-1
"Masry Says He'll Appeal Jury Verdict"
by Chuck Wraight, T-A Staff Writer
Escondido - Attorney Edward L. Masry plans to
appeal his conviction on a charge of obtaining
money under false pretenses while representing
the Morningland religious cult that once
operated here.
A Vista Superior Court Jury found him guilty
of that charge late Friday afternoon (9/11/1981)
in the four-week trial, rejecting another charge
of solicitation of money in an alledged attempt
to bribe then-state Attorney General Mervyn
Dymally.
Masry, 49, was accused of accepting $10,000.
from Morningland for the purpose of
persuading Dymally, now a congressman
from the Los Angeles area, to form a rigged
subcommittee to prevent harassment of
religious groups.
The Los Angeles attorney said he will file
a motion for a new trial at his scheduled
sentencing October 8. Masry could be
sentenced to up to three years.
"Frankly, I was astonished the jury could
find me guilty of that count," said Masry
in a telephone interview this morning from
his Sherman Oaks office. "We only expected
a possible problem on the first (solicitation
of a bribe) count. We thought there was
nothing to the third count."
Judge F.V. Lopardo threw out a second count
against Masry shortly after the month-long trial
began. The so-called "Hong Kong Count"
stemmed from a trip Masry made to Hong Kong
using $10,000 in tax-exempt church funds from
Morningland for non-religious purposes.
He made the trip to help rescue two childred
said to have been kidnapped from a Morningland
member by the children's natural father. Leopardo
ruled no crime had been committed.
"I don't believe the jury ever forgot the testimony
regarding an alleged crime that the judge ruled
was never committed," commented Masry.
"But the jury already had heard all the testimony
on that count."
The lawyer claims he still has strong support from
the churches he represents. "They (other churches)
'voted yesterday -- unanimously -- to retain me.
I don't think there was one negative vote."
He added, "It is an undisputed fact that the church
(Morningland) never lost a dime."
Deputy Attorney General John Gordnier, who
prosecuted the case, was reached at his Sacramento
office following the outcome of the trial. "We are
pleased with the verdict. We thought it was the
proper verdict, based on the evidence presented
during the case. Once you break down the leagalese,
it was a case of him either being guilty of one crime
or the other."
Masry's defense attorney Alan A. Sigel was
also shaken by the verdict. "We believe the
verdict was inconsistent with the law and the
facts of the case. It was totally unexpected and
has sent a shock through the legal profession.
The prosecution completely failed to prove any
crime had been committed."
Sigel said that if the motion for a new trial is
granted, the attorney would then file a motion
for dismissal of the trila on the grounds that there
was a lack of evidence to support the verdict.
"We are optimistic that the judge will at least
grant a new trial," he commented.
"It was the instance of an attorney being charged
with corruption. There was a bias or prejudice we
couldn't overcome. There is a question of a lawyer
charged with this kind of crime can get a fair trial,"
said Sigel.
Morningland retained Masry as its lawyer in 1978
to lead a fight against alleged harassment of the
cult by the City of Escondido and the Escondido
Police Department. The group filed a suit against
the city that year on Masry's advice.
Morningland shut down its Escondido temple,
located at 440 N. Rose Street, in September 1978
after members of the group left to start their own
cult in Arizona. The religious group, which still
maintains a Long Beach temple, had come under
attack on charges that it brainwashed its members
and caused some to leave their families.
Before the Escondido temple was shut down,
Masry invited Morningland members to two
functions involving Dymally. Former cult members
testified during the trial that Masry suggested
Dymally "could be bought" and the state official
could help form a subcommittee that could assist
religious groups such as Morningland.
According to witnesses, Masry received a $10,000
check for that purpose. The defendant testified that
the check was written for legal fees and to help
establish an Escondido law office.
The $10,000 check written to Masry was obtained
in a raid on the attorney's Los Angeles area office
by Attorney General investigators and became
one of the key pieces of evidence in the
prosecution's case against Masry.
Sri Patricia Sperato, self-proclaimed saint and
leader of Morningland, was also charged in the
case. Charges against her were dropped last year
and then reinstated by a state appellate court
decision. Further appeals have been delayed.
Dymally was found innocent of the alleged
bribery scheme in 1979 by the San Diego
Grand Jury.
Masry's trial began in Vista Superior Court
(North San Diego County) August 18, 16 months
after his indictment. (of 3/28/1980). The actual trial
followed a 33-day preliminary hearing in Vista
Municipal Court last year and a six-day pre-trial
hearing.
Note 1: Case number of this was #CRN 6226
in San Diego County. A separate report in the
file, documented the testimony of Morningland
members Steve and Craig Bingham to an Escondido
Police Detective regarding the activities of the
"Inner Sanctum" of the Morningland "cult"
group. In this itemized report, the Binghams stated;
--"They were very dissatisfied with Morningland
and felt they had been under a hypnotic spell or
brainwashed.
--They admitted they had been the drug contacts
in Escondido between the Church and the dealers,
including LSD and other drugs. They refused,
however, to name their drug contact in Escondido.
Both expressed fear for prosecution for these
activities, which they described as "continual."
--They also expressed personal concern for sexual
activities that had occurred at Morningland.
--They also expressed fear of prosecution for their
roles in "encounter sessions" at the Church,
in which they had used force on other members.
--They also feared criminal, civil, and personal
violence retaliation against themselves based on
an alleged extortion of the Church by themselves.
--They were also afraid they'd be personally
threatened with violence by the Church in that
they themselves previously did such things on
behalf of the Church to dissenting members.
--Both indicated that they were involved in a bribe
of the Lt. Governor and were afraid of prosecution
for that as well."
Note 2: Following the vacation of the original
verdict (variously described as based on a charge
by Masry of juror misconduct, or on the basis of
denial of a speedy trial, per CA Penal Code
section 1382). A new trial was ordered on
October 26, 1981, and substantial delays in the
forms of legal filings at an Appellate court and
a ruling by the California Supreme Court on
6/14/1984, along with claims by Masry of medical
inability to attend court, delayed later preliminary
hearings until November 1986 and the second
trial until the Summer of 1987.
Note 3: A Declaration by Dr. Abdul R. Abukurah
of Glendale, CA regarding Masry's medical
condition, stated on May 16, 1987, that:
Edward L. Masry "suffers from diabetes mellitus,
hypertension, arteriorsclerotic heart disease with
narrowing of the coronary arteries requiring
dilation by angioplasty two years ago. Mr Masry
suffers of a nonfunctioning left kidney...As a
matter of fact all these medical problems have
been complicated recently by the discovery of
an invagination of his first cervical spint into his
cranium which has given him some symptoms
of shoulder pain, severe headaches and at times
dizziness...the patient was advised to consult
with neurosurgeons at the Mayo Clinic...because
any pressure from this cervical spine on the
brain stem could induce cardiac and respiratory
standstill..."
An attached report in the case file, dated
3 November 1986, stated of Edward Masry
"...Over the past year he has noted a marked
falling off in his ability to engage in sexual
relations, with marked difficulty in maintaining
erections recently...He has constant urinary
tract infections requiring intermittent use of
Ampicillin.."
(Question: Would this partly explain Masry's
focus on being surrounded by attractive women,
and claims of repeated attempts by Masry for
in-office romances, as alleged in the Kissandra
Cohen sexual harassment civil suit filing of 2000?)
Note 4: In a "Statement of the Facts" by the
Prosecution for the retrial (Case #CRN 11732
of San Diego County), the history of the
allegations were recounted by the California
Attorney General's Office as follows:
"During late March, early April of 1978, the
City Council of the City of Escondido,
called for an investigation of Morningland,
a religious cult alleged to have engaged in
various improper activities. A leadership
group within the cult decided to seek legal
advice and requested that Sodero Arcia,
then a member of the organization, arrange
a meeting with an attorney he knew.
Thereafter, Arcia, Patricia Sperato
(leader of Morningland, following the death
of Daniel "Donato" Sperato, who was said
to be circling the Earth in a flying saucer),
Steve Tamietti and Barbara Dickerson
(later Tamietti) went to Los Angeles with
Mr. Thabet. At this meeting, Thabet
introduced the group to Mr. Masry, the
defendant in this case, with the
recommendation that he, Masry, handle
the case. After some discussion, the
figure of $25,000 was tentatively agreed
upon as what would be required to be
paid for Masry's retainer. Thereafter,
the Board of Trustees approved the
payment of this amount to Masry as a
retainer.
Masry was very excited about the size
of this retainer and about the potential
value of Morningland to the law firm.
Masry told Andrew Zanger, an attorney
and employee of the firm, that he, Zanger,
would be the primary counsel responsible
for the client Morningland and that he,
Masry, would act as counsel for the client
in litigation matters. Masry directed Zanger
to bill his, Zanger's, time at the rate of $125
an hour to Morningland. Zanger was very
urprised by this direction because his
previous hourly billing rate to other clients
had been $60 or $75, (and) Masry was the
attorney whose time had been billed at $125.
Masry further instructed Zanger to keep the
billings and collections from Morningland
separate from the normal billings because he
didn't want Thabet to know what was billed
and received.
In late April 1978, Masry went to the Escondido
Morningland location and met with Patricial
Sperato, Sodero Arcia, Steven Tamietti and
Barbara Dickerson in private. In this meeting,
Masry told the persons attending that if they
would pay him $10,000 he would wash the
money through his trust account and pay the
amount to then Lieutenant Governor Dymally.
Dymally, according to Masry, would use the
$10,000 to cause a legislative sub-committee
to investigate the issue of harassment of
Morningland by the City of Escondido.
The representation was that the sub-committee's
investigation would be that the city had acted
improperly and harassed Morningland. It was
understood that this $10,00 was a separate
payment which had no relation to the retainer
for legal services or the fees paid; although,
at a later time, Masry did wish to try to put
together a story for the grand jury that the
$10,000 was an additional retainer.
Patricia Sperato agreed to use this approach.
The $10,000 was obtained and put into an
account beyond the control of the Board of
Trustees. On or about May 22, 1978,
Patricia Sperato told Steve Tamietti to write
a check for $10,000 to Masry for purposes of
"washing" it through his trust account and
creating the sub-committee. Tamietti wrote
the check and mailed it to Masry who
received it and put it in a trust account.
The Board of Trustees was never given an
opportunity to consider the expenditure
and never informed that it had been made.
During July 1978, Steve Tamietti attended
a meeting at Masry's home which Dymally
also attended. At this meeting there was
discussion about the possibility of a
sub-committee, but no mention of the $10,000
or any indication of an intention to bribe
Dymally. After this meeting at Masry's home,
Tamietti was told by Masry that he, Masry,
had taken care of the matter; however
Masry said that only $5,000 was passed
because of the need to keep $5000 for taxes
since it would show as income to him.
This statement was made even though
Zanger, who was doing all billing, was not
then aware of the payment and had never
shown it on any billing then made. Masry,
who reviewed the billings with him never
told him about the payment during this time.
At a later time, before law enforcement
executed a search warrant in connection
with the $10,000 payment to Masry,
Masry told Zanger several times that no
bribe deal had ever occurred.
No sub-committee was organized."
Note 5: At the 1987 retrial, the jury
deadlocked 7 to 5 in deliberations by
July 20th, and California Senior Assistant
Attorney General John Gordiner (under
John Van de Kamp) motioned to dismiss
the charges against Edward L. Masry
on July 27, 1987.
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plowak
so I can't be sure he was thinking straight.
plowak
Hmmm...wonder what the dog thinks?
PhilosopherGuy
have commented on here did you come across
any allegations of eavesdropping or
invading privacy?
gmartinz
Glaser's statement that "We expect Mr. Christensen to be fully
vindicated," Assistnat U.S. Attorney Daniel Saunders stated, "Patricia
Glaser has not heard the evidence, and we believe it will thoroughly
refute any contention that this wiretap was implemented for any purpose
other than because of litigation."
Chaz Lambrusco
Christensen. Robert Shapiro? Or would they think it is better to go
outside the firm (maybe the other partners know too much)?
slimsilver
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