October, 2023 - Frank Report

Lockdown at USP Tucson Leads to Third Extension for Raniere to Respond to US Attorney Motion

October 19, 2023

US District Court Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis has granted Keith Raniere’s attorneys a third extension to reply to the US Attorney’s response to his Rule 33 motion for a new trial. This pushes the deadline to November 30, 2023. The Rule 33…

Criminal Justice·General

Shadows of Scrutiny: A Closer Look at the Rape Accusation Against Veteran Political Strategist Steve Pigeon

by Frank Parlato

October 18, 2023

From Politics to Personal Bonds I’ve known Steve Pigeon for over 25 years, and our association isn’t just professional. We’re friends. I knew him when he was Erie County Democratic Party Chairman and through years of his high-profile work on seven presidential…

General

Caverly’s Custody Evaluations: Charges of Parental Alienation and Skyrocketing Fees

by Guest View

October 18, 2023

Psychologist Jessica Biren Caverly is infamous in the world of CT Family Court for causing pain and trauma to children. Many parents allege her biased evaluations led to them losing custody. She uses parental alienation as her weapon. Dr. Bandy X. Lee,…

General

Luthmann Claims Prison Torture, Rape & PTSD in Plea Withdrawal Petition

by Frank Parlato

October 17, 2023

Richard A. Luthmann, a former New York lawyer, has initiated legal proceedings to overturn his 2020 state conviction in what has become known as the ‘fake Facebook case.’ The case involved Luthmann creating false Facebook pages for several political candidates, including Staten…

General·Wrongful Convictions

Milwaukee’s Troubling Track Record: Lawrence Paine’s Story Adds to Growing List of Potentially Framed Black Men

by Frank Parlato

October 17, 2023

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – The case of Lawrence Paine, currently serving two life sentences for the murders of Janari Saddler and Aaron Harrington in 2004, has been brought to the forefront by The Frank Report’s investigation. It figured in the dismissal of murder charges…

General

Lawsuit in Federal Court By Antar Against CT Will Require New Amended Filings

by Richard Luthmann

October 16, 2023

By Richard Luthmann Last week, Frank Parlato reported on a lawsuit in federal court filed by Theodora Antar, a Connecticut law school student and mother. She filed the case with the best intentions, “to stand up for my little girl,” Antar said. We…

General

Keith Raniere Seeks Deadline Extension in Arizona District Court; Cites USP Tucson Lockdown Challenge

by Frank Parlato

October 15, 2023

Plaintiff Keith Raniere, represented by his counsel Arthur Aidala, has submitted a motion to the US District Court for the District of Arizona. Raniere’s motion requests an extension to the Response in Opposition to the Motion for Summary Judgment by the US…

General

Joette Katz’s Stance on ‘Junk Science’ in Criminal Cases: A Contrast to Family Court Practices?

by Guest View

October 15, 2023

By Peter Szymonik The CT Law Tribune this week features an amusing and ironic commentary from Joette Katz entitled Junk Science and the Evolution of Criminal Convictions. For those unfamiliar with her, Ms. Katz is a former state Supreme Court justice, former…

General

Paul Boyne Gives First Interview From Virginia Jail -‘If I go to Connecticut, You’ll Never See Me Again!’

by Frank Parlato

October 14, 2023

Now, for the first time since his arrest in late July, Paul A. Boyne gave an interview to Frank Report. Background In a two-state effort at prosecution, Boyne, a 62-year-old Virginia resident, has been charged with 18 counts of cyberstalking three Superior…

General

Connecticut Family Court Faces RICO Allegations: Law Student/Mother Files Massive Complaint

by Frank Parlato

October 13, 2023

HARTFORD, CT – In a move that could have far-reaching implications for the Connecticut Family Court system, Theodora Antar, a law school student and mother, has filed a RICO complaint against over 300 judges and court professionals. The suit was filed this…

General·Wrongful Convictions

Unraveling the Paine Case: Potential Misconduct by Milwaukee Detectives Under Scrutiny

by Frank Parlato

October 11, 2023

Fresh Evidence Sparks Renewed Investigation into Lawrence Paine’s Conviction Lawrence Paine, currently serving two life sentences in Wisconsin for the murders of Janari Saddler and Aaron Harrington, is at the center of an ongoing Frank Report investigation into potential police misconduct. FR…

General

Social Media Celebrity Robbie Harvey Demands Investigation into Ambrose’s Alleged Abuse

by Frank Parlato

October 10, 2023

In a series of videos, social media influencer Robbie Harvey exposed allegations of abuse against former Law & Order producer Chris Ambrose. On September 28, 2023, Harvey released a TikTok video highlighting the claims of Ambrose’s children and their appeals for help.…

General

Ambrose Case Sparks Alarm in Rockland County – Authorities Launch Investigation

by Frank Parlato

October 10, 2023

Rockland County – Concerns over the safety of three Hispanic siblings have ignited a New York State investigation following a complaint by journalist Richard Luthmann. On Friday, Luthmann emailed Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Sheriff Louis Falco III, and Rockland County Children’s Services…

General

Parental Rights Trampled: Are CT Family Courts Operated Like Crime Syndicates?

by Frank Parlato

October 10, 2023

A mother told FR how Connecticut Family Court handled the custody battle between her and her abusive ex, which led to her losing custody of her son, much against his wishes. Despite a restraining order and her ex’s violent history, the court’s…

General

A Mother’s Desperate Plea: The Disturbing Trend of Parental Alienation in Connecticut’s Courts

by Guest View

October 10, 2023

Note: The following story is inspired by true events in Connecticut, as recounted by a mother to Frank Report. To protect the identities of the individuals involved, some names and details have been altered. The illustrations aim to depict the cruelty and…

General

Famed Psychiatrist Dr. Bandy X Lee: The Egregious Case of Christopher Ambrose: How CT Family Court Failed Karen Riordan and Her Children

by Guest View

October 8, 2023

Dr. Bandy X. Lee, a distinguished American psychiatrist renowned for her expertise in forensic psychiatry and violence studies, delves into the life of Christopher Ambrose, a man she suggests exhibits psychopathic tendencies. Her report aims to uncover how Ambrose allegedly manipulates the…

General

Mia Speaks Out Against Ambrose: ‘He’s Officially Gone Insane!’

by Frank Parlato

October 7, 2023

On April 22, 2023, 16-year-old Mia left her father, Chris Ambrose’s home. Her flight from Ambrose occurred nearly three years after Judge Jane Grossman ordered her to leave her mother, Karen Riordan, and live with her father, Chris Ambrose. Those were hard…

General

Ambrose Seeks Drastic Measures in Custody Coercion Battle, His Son, Sawyer, 13, Fights Back

by Frank Parlato

October 7, 2023

Christopher Ambrose is escalating his custody battle with his children and their mother, Karen Riordan, by making extreme allegations of parental alienation in his latest court motion. Ambrose claims that Riordan has exerted undue influence over their teenagers and violated protective orders.…

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