October, 2023 - Frank Report

District Attorney John Flynn Stands by Accusations Against Pigeon Despite Lack of Physical Evidence, as Family Members Question Credibility of Teen Accuser

October 30, 2023

Erie County – Nearly two years ago, former Erie County Democratic Chairman, G. Steven Pigeon, was indicted on charges related to an alleged one-time rape of his niece when she was nine years old. His trial is in 35 days. Erie County District…

General·Investigations·NXIVM

Oxenberg Marries; Nancy to Get Out Early; DOS Reunion

by Frank Parlato

October 29, 2023

Dynasty Actress Catherine Oxenberg Marries Businessman Ellis Jones Former Dynasty actress Catherine Oxenberg, 62, has tied the knot with businessman Ellis Jones. The couple exchanged vows in a beach ceremony last weekend, as Oxenberg confirmed in an Instagram post on Thursday. Close…

General·Investigations·The Movement Center

Federal Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Battery and Exploitation by J. Michael Shoemaker AKA Swami Chetanananda and Associates

by Guest View

October 28, 2023

This is the first post in a series on the latest lawsuit against J. Micheal Shoemaker, AKA Swami Chetanananda. By Ruth Graham MEDFORD, OREGON – A federal lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, Medford Division,…

Family Court·General

Father Shares His Side in Dispute With Mother, the Law Student Suing Him and 300 Others in Connecticut RICO

by Frank Parlato

October 27, 2023

In our exploration of the juryless family court system, FR looks at a contentious case involving Matthew Lodice, a building contractor, and Theodora Antar, a law student at the University of Connecticut. Unending Battle: The Custody Case of A.L. Lodice and Antar…

Criminal Justice·Family Court·General

Paul Boyne Extradited on Cyberstalking; Jailed in Connecticut

by Frank Parlato

October 27, 2023

New Haven, CT: Paul A. Boyne, 62, of Springfield, Virginia, faces 18 felony cyberstalking charges for alleged online threats targeting three Connecticut judges. After spending 90 days in a Fairfax County, Virginia jail, Connecticut extradited Boyne on October 19. Boyne appeared in…

NXIVM

Raniere Demands DOJ Release Camera Card

by Frank Parlato

October 26, 2023

Brooklyn, New York— Attorneys representing Keith Raniere, the founder of NXIVM, filed a motion to compel the US Attorney for the Eastern District of NY to release forensic copies of a camera card they claim is pivotal to Raniere’s Rule 33 motion for a…

Family Court·General

When a Custody Battle Turns Tragic; ‘When is Enough Enough?’

by Janine Morrison

October 26, 2023

“When is enough enough?” asked Matthew Ambrose in a recent email to the FR. He’s referring to the fact that despite hospital reports, video and audio evidence, and their own testimony proving their sexual and psychological abuse, the authorities are forcing him…

General

Public Input Sought on 6-Month Family Court Custody Decision Timeframe: WeSpoke Leads the Charge

by Frank Parlato

October 25, 2023

New York, NY – The New York State Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Family Courts on November 1 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, NY. This hearing…

Criminal Justice·General

Erie County DA Bets on Teen’s Word Against Pigeon: Lack of DNA Evidence and Witnesses Complicates Case

by Frank Parlato

October 25, 2023

Almost two years ago – in December 2021, Erie County District Attorney John Flynn announced rape charges against Steve Pigeon. Next month, he goes on trial. Pigeon, 62, a former Erie County Democratic Party Chairman, is accused of first-degree rape, predatory sexual…

General

Parental Alienation Omission: CJE Faces Criticism of Its ‘Child Safety First’ Report

by Richard Luthmann

October 24, 2023

By Richard Luthmann The Center for Judicial Excellence (CJE) is a California-based nonprofit organization known for its advocacy work. They protect child abuse and domestic violence survivors. CJE briefs Congress on its contentious “Child Safety First” report this week. However, the report…

Family Court·General

Matthew: Ambrose Won’t Stop Until ‘All Three of Us, Me, Sawyer, and Mia, Are Dead’

by Guest View

October 24, 2023

FR received this email today — as Matthew Ambrose, and his two siblings Mia and Sawyer, were forced out of their safe haven. Matthew, almost 17, wrote this email about the events of yesterday. By Matthew Ambrose We have been forced back…

General

Ambrose Teens Seized By Chris Ambrose – Mia’s Desperate Plea

by Frank Parlato

October 24, 2023

Yesterday, Christopher Ambrose surrounded a Rockland County home with police officers to force his three teenage children out of their safe haven. He succeeded. Mia, 16 years -10 months, Matthew, 16 years – nine months, and Sawyer, 13, lived with their mother’s…

General

Family Court Mastery Secures Ambrose’s Return of His Teenagers Amidst Abuse Claims

by Richard Luthmann

October 23, 2023

By Richard Luthmann In a controversial move, Christopher Ambrose, a lawyer known for his history as a disgraced Hollywood plagiarist, effectively used law enforcement and the family court to reclaim “possession” of his three teenage children: Mia (16), Matthew (16), and Sawyer…

General

Raniere’s Impossible Battle: Multiple Charges, One Controversial Digital Evidence Claim

by Guest View

October 23, 2023

By Kristin Keeffe Raniere built his Rule 33 motion for a new trial almost entirely around the “findings” of a retired FBI agent named Richard Kiper. After his conviction, Keith hired Kiper to review the digital evidence the prosecution used at his…

Family Court·General

Antar Arrested By Milford Police; Says It’s Retaliation for RICO Lawsuit Against Connecticut

by Frank Parlato

October 21, 2023

Theodora Antar, a 32-year-old law student from the University of Connecticut School of Law, who filed a 98-page lawsuit against 323 individuals, institutions, organizations, and municipalities in Connecticut, was arrested on Wednesday by Milford Police for Criminal Violation of a Civil Protection…

General

‘Family Court Cases are the Worst!’ Declares Judge Moukawsher on Radio Show

by Frank Parlato

October 21, 2023

Recently retired CT Superior Court Judge Thomas Moukowsher appeared on the Lisa Wexler Show, a live weekday radio show airing in Connecticut and Metro NY on WICC600 on September 28. Judge Thomas Moukawsher Has 50 Ways to Reduce Needless Court Complexities Moukawsher…

General

Forensic Psychiatrist Bandy Lee Faces Threats, Slander for Advocating for Ambrose Teens

by Guest View

October 21, 2023

By Dr. Bandy X. Lee Family courts have everything perfectly “rigged”: a guardian ad litem with only a legal background, a “custody evaluator” unethical enough to fabricate false reports, a “child therapist” who knows which way the money flows, and, if the child…

General

Kristin Keeffe: How Keith Raniere Builds a Conspiracy Out of Nothing (But Money) — Rule 33 Debunked

by Guest View

October 20, 2023

By Kristin Keeffe As many readers of the Frank Report know, Keith Raniere’s Rule 33 motion for a new trial is finally about to be decided. His reply to the government’s opposition to his motion is due November 30th. After that, it’s…

October 2023