2023 - Frank Report

Eminent Domain: Niagara Falls Mayor Offered Polluted Land to NFR for Data Center in Trade for Parcel 0

February 20, 2023

The controversy is far from over. It is between a mayor of a dwindling city of 43,000, down from 100,000 in 1960, a city with a famous name – once the Power City, the Honeymoon Capital of the World, now dead broke.…

General·The Movement Center

Did Women Consent to ‘Swami’ Shoemaker’s BDSM?

by Frank Parlato

February 19, 2023

Over the past year, I have written about J. Michael Shoemaker, of Gold Beach, Oregon, better known as Swami Chetanananda. Anyone can call themselves a swami, set up shop and sell beliefs. The American governing class does not forcibly control what people…

General

Family Court Is a Business and Political Operation; First, Last and Always!

by Frank Parlato

February 18, 2023

Family Court is a business and political operation. It is not governmental. It is not altruistic. It is not concerned with the administration of justice. Not even slightly. Not understanding this will lead to disastrous results. The governor, state legislators, family court…

Legal Issues

Dismissal: Judge Hammers Shotgun; Dives Into Collateral as Key Element to Forced Labor, Sex Trafficking

by Frank Parlato

February 17, 2023

FFR is reviewing the February 1 hearing in the civil lawsuit, Sarah Edmondson et al., vs. Keith Raniere et al. This is part #6. The first three focused on the financial targets of the suit, Clare and Sara Bronfman. The fourth dealt…

General

Martial Arts Halls of Fame Cheap, Plentiful and Bogus

by Frank Parlato

February 17, 2023

There are many titles for accomplishments in sports, but none is so prestigious in the hearts of fans as induction into the hall of fame. And what makes enshrinement into the hall of fame so exalted is the rarefied company one keeps…

General

Time to Crack Down on Family Court Professionals Like Priests Who Abuse Children

by Guest View

February 17, 2023

By Janine Morrison I quote from a Frank Report commenter about paid custody evaluators, such as the notorious Dr. Jessica Biren Caverly, who write “evaluations” made to order. Their reports often rife with lies, and half truths, made to fit whatever a…

General

Judge Castorina Distinguishes ‘Not Good Speech,’ Kitchen Speech and Perjury

by Frank Parlato

February 16, 2023

Judge Castorina’s Testimony vs Facebook Mesages New York State Supreme Court Justice Ronald Castorina Jr is potentially on the hot seat. His challenge is the stark contrast between his 2018 grand jury testimony as a witness in the People of NYS v…

Criminal Justice·General·Law enforcement·Legal Issues

Luthmann Files Motion to Have Fake Facebook Page Conviction Vacated, Have Castorina and Nelson Referred for Disbarment/Indicted for Perjury

by Frank Parlato

February 16, 2023

It is not hard to understand why Richmond County District Attorney Michael E. McMahon wanted Richard Luthmann. Luthmann insulted, lampooned and mocked him on what has been called a fake Facebook page. Luthmann called him “Smilin’ Jack” and compared him to Dr.…

General

As CMU Looms; Raniere Talking to Chakravorty About ‘War’ Becomes Relevant

by Frank Parlato

February 15, 2023

After a six-week trial, a jury of 12 convicted Keith Alan Raniere of racketeering, conspiracy, sex trafficking, forced labor and other felony counts on June 19, 2019, after about 30 minutes of deliberations. Suneel Chakravorty attended every day of the trial. He…

General

Clare Bronfman Could Be Forced to ‘Start Over’ in Battle With BOP for Prison Camp Placement

by Frank Parlato

February 15, 2023

The BOP may send Clare Bronfman back to “Start.” On July 5, 2022, Clare Bronfman filed a petition seeking the federal court to order the BOP to drop the sex offender label from her Public Safety Factor [PSF] on her file. The…

General

Parcel 0: Niagara Falls Mayor Favors Tax-Free Seneca Businesses Over High-Taxed Local Businesses in Quest to Take Property Through Eminent Domain

by Frank Parlato

February 15, 2023

Mayor to Hold 3rd Public Hearing in March on Parcel ‘0’ as ‘Plans Shift’ Niagara Falls, NY: On February 9, Mayor Robert Restaino convened a special meeting of the Niagara Falls City Council to advance his plans to develop Centennial Park. All…

General

Allison Mack Release Moved Up– Will Be Out of Prison in Eight Months

by Frank Parlato

February 13, 2023

The BOP has published new release dates for Nancy Salzman and Allison Mack. Salzman will get out of prison three and one half months earlier, moving from February 12, 2025 to October 25, 2024. Allison Mack will enjoy a reduction of five and…

General

Raniere Pleads to USP Tucson; BOP Director Colette Peters: ‘Release Me From SHU’

by Frank Parlato

February 13, 2023

From USP Tucson, Keith Raniere filed an “inmate request to the prison staff.” “I request immediate release from the SHU,” Raniere wrote to the staff. According to BOP rules, “all inmates will have the opportunity to address written questions, requests, or concerns…

General·NXIVM

Dismissal #5: Judge Says ‘Shotgun’ Complaint Unfair to NXIVM Defendants; May Dismiss Lawsuit

by Frank Parlato

February 12, 2023

FR is reviewing the February 1 hearing in the civil lawsuit, Sarah Edmonsdson et al, vs. Keith Raniere et al. This is part #5. The first three parts focused on the financial targets of the lawsuit, Clare and Sara Bronfman. The fourth…

General

Ambrose Motions CT Family Court to Stop Frank Report Writing About Him and Children

by Frank Parlato

February 11, 2023

Karen Riordan and Chris Ambrose met in court on January 30, February 1, and February 3, on a motion Ambrose made to get a protective order against Riordan. They divorced a year ago. Ambrose wants to ensure Riordan does not see her…

General

Kevin Recalls Allison Mack; Her Tender Solicitude; Fires Back at Critics

by Guest View

February 10, 2023

Once again, Kevin fires back at commenters. There are those who think Kevin is Nicki, but I doubt it. I believe Kevin and I like what he says about Allison Mack in this story. Maybe that is the best version of Allison,…

General

Parcel 0 -#5: Niagara Falls Mayor’s Eminent Domain Quest for Events Center Comes With an Unknown Price Tag; Funding Uncertainty

by Frank Parlato

February 9, 2023

The following is part #7 on the topic of Parcel 0 and the contentious battle over its development waged between Mayor Robert Restaino and Niagara Falls Redevelopment LLC. A 12-acre site on John Daley Blvd and Falls St, Parcel 0 is located…

General

Motion to Dismiss: Judge Tests Whether Complaint Has Enough to Keep Sara Bronfman in Lawsuit

by Frank Parlato

February 8, 2023

We are reviewing the February 1 hearing in the civil lawsuit, Sarah Edmonsdson et al, vs. Keith Raniere et al. This is part #3. Hearing: Motions to Dismiss in Edmondson v Raniere: PT #1 Clare Bronfman RICO Part # 2 Motion to…

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