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Unconstitutional: DOJ Flipped Role of Grand Jury on Its Head to the Detriment of the People
Criminal Justice

Unconstitutional: DOJ Flipped Role of Grand Jury on Its Head to the Detriment of the People

The people, not the government, designed the grand jury to protect citizens against corrupt and incompetent prosecutors.

By Richard Luthmann | February 23, 2023
Dismissal: Judge Hammers Shotgun; Dives Into Collateral as Key Element to Forced Labor, Sex Trafficking
Criminal Justice

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

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…

By Frank Parlato | February 18, 2023
Luthmann Files Motion to Have Fake Facebook Page Conviction Vacated, Have Castorina and Nelson Referred for Disbarment/Indicted for Perjury
Criminal Justice

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

It is not hard to understand why Richmond County District Attorney Michael E. McMahon wanted Richard Luthmann.

By Frank Parlato | February 17, 2023
Spectrum NY1 News Laid Foundation for Judge Castorina Perjury: Developments Point to Rock Solid Case, Potential Criminal Investigation
Criminal Justice

Spectrum NY1 News Laid Foundation for Judge Castorina Perjury: Developments Point to Rock Solid Case, Potential Criminal Investigation

Yes, you can say Richard Luthmann was, maybe still is, a savage. He was rude, crude, mean, and a terror and this is often not something to be admired.

By Frank Parlato | February 7, 2023
The People You Meet in Prison: I Met Pharma Bro, Weiner, Madoff’s Brother & Silk Road’s Variety Jones
Criminal Justice

The People You Meet in Prison: I Met Pharma Bro, Weiner, Madoff’s Brother & Silk Road’s Variety Jones

By Richard Luthmann

By Richard Luthmann | January 23, 2023
DOJ Uses Brooklyn MDC to Torture Defendants Into Plea Deals
Criminal Justice

DOJ Uses Brooklyn MDC to Torture Defendants Into Plea Deals

By Richard Luthmann

By Richard Luthmann | January 20, 2023
Democrat Strategist Steve Pigeon Accused of Rape; DA Says ‘It’s a Child’s Word Versus His Word’
Criminal Justice

Democrat Strategist Steve Pigeon Accused of Rape; DA Says ‘It’s a Child’s Word Versus His Word’

I am Steve Pigeon’s friend. We have been friends for more than 20 years. He recruited me as a PR consultant for NXIVM in 2007. Even though NXIVM tried to…

By Frank Parlato | May 2, 2022
Birthdays Without Mothers Courtesy of CT Family Court
Criminal Justice

Birthdays Without Mothers Courtesy of CT Family Court

Happy Birthday M.

By Frank Parlato | February 21, 2022
JOHN TIGHE: My Story: A Pause to Answer Some Questions
Criminal Justice

JOHN TIGHE: My Story: A Pause to Answer Some Questions

By: John Tighe

By Guest View | January 25, 2022
The Shocking Story of John Tighe: ‘In My Own Words’ – Part 2: Raid, Arrest & Plea Deal
Criminal Justice

The Shocking Story of John Tighe: ‘In My Own Words’ – Part 2: Raid, Arrest & Plea Deal

This is part #2 of John Tighe’s absolutely gripping account of his incredible tangle with NXIVM and their associates in law enforcement. Part #1: NXIVM Target…

By Guest View | January 11, 2022
NXIVM Target, Blogger John Tighe, Finally Breaks Silence to Tell Story After Five Years in Prison
Criminal Justice

NXIVM Target, Blogger John Tighe, Finally Breaks Silence to Tell Story After Five Years in Prison

There are some who think John Tighe was framed by Nxivm, whose expertise at hacking and planting viruses on computers was proven at trial against their…

By Guest View | January 6, 2022
An Open Letter to Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis: Frank Report Requests Salzman Documents Be Made Available to Public
Criminal Justice

An Open Letter to Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis: Frank Report Requests Salzman Documents Be Made Available to Public

Once again, I have written to U.S. District Court Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis regarding documents that the attorneys for Nancy Salzman are attempting to keep…

By Frank Parlato | October 1, 2021
The Day of Reckoning Arrives: Prefect Going to Prison for 42 Months
Criminal Justice

The Day of Reckoning Arrives: Prefect Going to Prison for 42 Months

“Turn out the lights, the party’s over They say that ‘All good things must end’ Let’s call it a night, the party’s over And tomorrow starts the same old thing…

By K.R. Claviger | September 8, 2021
Hypocrisy in Action: Soares Investigating Cuomo – Part 2
Criminal Justice

Hypocrisy in Action: Soares Investigating Cuomo – Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, I pointed out how hypocritical I thought it was for P. David Soares , the Albany County District Attorney, to have announced last…

By J.J. O'Hara | August 9, 2021
Hypocrisy in Action: Soares Investigating Cuomo – Part 1
Criminal Justice

Hypocrisy in Action: Soares Investigating Cuomo – Part 1

When I first read that Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares was planning to investigate whether New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo sexually assaulted…

By J.J. O'Hara | August 7, 2021
Jennifer Bonjean Has a Winner as Bill Cosby’s Conviction Gets Overturned – Does This Bode Well for Vanguard?
Criminal Justice

Jennifer Bonjean Has a Winner as Bill Cosby’s Conviction Gets Overturned – Does This Bode Well for Vanguard?

Editor’s Note: There is a full copy of the Cosby decision available at Bill Cosby released from prison after Pa. Supreme Court overturns sexual assault…

By K.R. Claviger | July 1, 2021
Claviger: Does Raniere’s Appeal Have Any Appeal? – Part 8: Hail Mary Pass Incomplete as Time Expires
Criminal Justice

Claviger: Does Raniere’s Appeal Have Any Appeal? – Part 8: Hail Mary Pass Incomplete as Time Expires

K.R. Claviger

By K.R. Claviger | June 16, 2021
Claviger: Does Raniere’s Appeal Have Appeal?  –  Part 4: It Has Serious Flaws and Misses the Mark on Critical Issues
Criminal Justice

Claviger: Does Raniere’s Appeal Have Appeal? – Part 4: It Has Serious Flaws and Misses the Mark on Critical Issues

In Part 1 of this series of posts, I outlined parts of the overall appeals process in federal criminal trials – which is what will govern how the appeal that…

By K.R. Claviger | June 2, 2021
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