Rico Fraudulent Scheme Unveiled

Summary

The case involves allegations of fraud, extortion, and forced labor under the RICO statute. Key figures, including Ralph Grieco and James Tiernan, conspired to manipulate property and business interests through fraudulent transactions and coercive tactics. The scheme involved secretly compounding interest rates on properties and stripping assets from Mr. Cronan, who was also subjected to forced labor. The enterprises actions demonstrate a pattern of racketeering activity, supporting a RICO claim. Including a timeline as a separate attachment can help clarify the sequence of events and strengthen the case. Consider consulting a local attorney for further legal assistance.

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Connection: This email demonstrates the coordination between Mr. Kusinitz and Mr. Godbout, indicating that they were working together to further the interests of the enterprise. Mr. Kusinitz’s communication with Mr. Godbout is evidence of their collaborative efforts to manipulate legal proceedings.
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please revise the connection
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Connection:
This email demonstrates the coordination between Mr. Kusinitz and Mr. Godbout, highlighting their collaborative efforts to manipulate legal proceedings and further the interests of the enterprise.
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should i cite * (c) ?conspiring
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For allegations involving conspiracy under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), * U.S.C. § *(c) could be relevant if you are arguing that individuals were part of an enterprise engaged in racketeering activity.
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yes. i am arguing this please revise.
Sure, here is the revised version of your text, including the citation of * U.S.C. § *(c) for your argument:
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Blake Godbout's Conduct and Violations:
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Held $* in IOLTA account, violating rules on disputed funds.
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Implying partnership practice without factual basis.
- * Admonition: Failed to cooperate in investigations, timely refund unearned fees, and provide accounting upon discharge.
Conspiracy and Racketeering (RICO - * U.S.C. § * et seq.):
- Plaintiff Allegation: Mr. Kusinitz, Esq. conspired with Blake Godbout, Esq., representing James Tiernan in a RICO enterprise.
- Supporting Evidence: Email from Mr. Kusinitz to Mr. Godbout (Exhibit A) and public reprimands/citations by the Board of Bar Overseers for Blake Godbout (e.g., Public Reprimand No. *-*).
Connection:
- This email demonstrates the coordination between Mr. Kusinitz and Mr. Godbout, highlighting their collaborative efforts to manipulate legal proceedings and further the interests of the enterprise.
Relevant Statute:
- For allegations involving conspiracy under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), * U.S.C. § *(c) is relevant if you are arguing that individuals were part of an enterprise engaged in racketeering activity.
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please revise the connection point to include the statute without the borderline.
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Here is the revised connection point including the statute:
Connection:
This email demonstrates the coordination between Mr. Kusinitz and Mr. Godbout, highlighting their collaborative efforts to manipulate legal proceedings and further the interests of the enterprise under * U.S.C. § *(c).
can you organize and polish the folowing to support my RICO claim
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Sure, here's an organized and polished version to support your RICO claim:
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Blake Godbout's Conduct and Violations:
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Held $* in IOLTA account, violating rules on disputed funds.
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Implying partnership practice without factual basis.
- * Admonition: Failed to cooperate in investigations, refund unearned fees timely, and provide accounting upon discharge.
Conspiracy and Racketeering (RICO - * U.S.C. § * et seq.):
- Plaintiff Allegation: Mr. Kusinitz, Esq. conspired with Blake Godbout, Esq., representing James Tiernan in a RICO enterprise.
- Supporting Evidence: Email from Mr. Kusinitz to Mr. Godbout (Exhibit A) and public reprimands/citations by the Board of Bar Overseers for Blake Godbout (e.g., Public Reprimand No. *-*).
Connection:
- This email demonstrates the coordination between Mr. Kusinitz and Mr. Godbout, highlighting their collaborative efforts to manipulate legal proceedings and further the interests of the enterprise under * U.S.C. § *(c).
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can you wait to organize and polish to recieve the followng?
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Sure! Could you please provide the details you want to be organized and polished? This will help me assist you more effectively.
. September *, * -Location; Attorney Boug Providence, Rhode Island. -Participants: Attorney Bogue, Ralph Grieco, James Tiernan, Richard Fagan, Bruce Merritt, James Cronan Under the divorce judgment, Ms. Merritt signed a fraudulent note and mortgage under false pretenses and undue influence by Ralph Grieco. She believed she was signing "permission" papers to give the new business responsibility for payments, but it was disguised as the note and two mortgages. (See Exhibit * pages *-*, *, *). Ms. Merritt expressed concern about being responsible for property taxes and loudly asked Mr. Cronan to write a document stating she was not responsible for taxes. “ Will you sign something Mike about taxes? I don't want to be responsible for taxes. “ Grieco instructed Mr. Bourgue to "write it up."
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- Ralph Grieco, James Tiernan, and Richard Fagan, as custodian of Pensco Trust Company, had Classic Group Inc. promise to pay James Tiernan a $*,* promissory note and mortgage given to Karen Merritt and James Cronan. Ralph Grieco and James Tiernan, as custodian of Pensco Trust Company, had Classic Group Inc. promise to pay Richard Fagan a $*,* promissory note and mortgage given to Karen Merritt and James Cronan. - Connection: The fraudulent signing was a critical step in the scheme to acquire her property as
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James Tiernan, Ralph Grieco, and Richard Fagan (the enterprise) bought Cronan's debt and then had Ms. Merritt sign a note and mortgages, falsely claiming she borrowed those funds given to BCSB. The enterprise used the loan to manipulate and gain control of the property. James Tiernan and Richard Fagan took a security interest in two properties including * Brayton Woods Rehoboth and * Oak Street, MA., which she owned virtually free and clear as her father Bruce Merritt had a small loan on it. - Connection: This demonstrates the exploitation and fraudulent transfer of equity. Mr. Grieco instructed Bruce Merritt to sign a Forbearance Agreement on the property. (See exhibit). Ralph Grieco and James Tiernan had James Cronan and Karen Merritt promise to pay a $*,* fee to Apponaug Business Services for services never received. Exhibit P. - Connection: Fraudulent financial charges were part of the scheme to drain Ms. Merritt’s
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equity. Ms. Merritt had over $*,* in equity and received no consideration for the alleged debt. - Connection: This was part of the strategy to tighten control over the properties through undue influence.- Critical Omission: Grieco omitted that he was making Ms. Merritt responsible for the mortgage. Ms. Merritt believed she was signing permission papers for the new business formed by Mr. Cronan and Grieco to pay for it. - Fraudulent Transaction: Grieco, Tiernan, and Fagan used their IRAs to pay the $*,* debt to Bristol County Savings Bank and had Ms. Merritt sign a note as a borrower, claiming they gave her the funds, in violation of securities fraud. * U.S.C. § *(*).
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Blake Godbout's Conduct and Violations:
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Held $* in IOLTA account, violating rules on disputed funds.
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Implying partnership practice without factual basis.
- * Admonition: Failed to cooperate in investigations, timely refund unearned fees, and provide accounting upon discharge.
Conspiracy and Racketeering (RICO - * U.S.C. § * et seq.):
- Plaintiff Allegation: Mr. Kusinitz, Esq. conspired with Blake Godbout, Esq., representing James Tiernan in a RICO enterprise.
- Supporting Evidence: Email from Mr. Kusinitz to Mr. Godbout (Exhibit A) and public reprimands/citations by the Board of Bar Overseers for Blake Godbout (e.g., Public Reprimand No. *-*).
Connection:
This email demonstrates the coordination between Mr. Kusinitz and Mr. Godbout, highlighting their collaborative efforts to manipulate legal proceedings and further the interests of the enterprise under * U.S.C. § *(c).
September *, * Incident:
- Location: Attorney Bogue, Providence, Rhode Island.
- Participants: Attorney Bogue, Ralph Grieco, James Tiernan, Richard Fagan, Bruce Merritt, James Cronan.
- Details: Under the divorce judgment, Ms. Merritt signed a fraudulent note and mortgage under false pretenses and undue influence by Ralph Grieco. She believed she was signing "permission" papers to give the new business responsibility for payments, but it was disguised as the note and two mortgages (See Exhibit * pages *-*, *, *). Ms. Merritt expressed concern about being responsible for property taxes and asked Mr. Cronan to write a document stating she was not responsible for taxes. Grieco instructed Mr. Bourgue to "write it up."
Additional Allegations:
- Fraudulent Promissory Notes and Mortgages:
- Classic Group Inc. promised to pay James Tiernan a $*,* promissory note and mortgage given to Karen Merritt and James Cronan.
- Classic Group Inc. promised to pay Richard Fagan a $*,* promissory note and mortgage given to Karen Merritt and James Cronan.
- Property Control Scheme:
- James Tiernan, Ralph Grieco, and Richard Fagan (the enterprise) bought Cronan's debt and had Ms. Merritt sign a note and mortgages, falsely claiming she borrowed those funds.
- The enterprise used the loan to manipulate and gain control of Ms. Merritt’s properties, including * Brayton Woods Rehoboth and * Oak Street, MA., which she owned with minimal debt.
- Fraudulent Financial Charges: Ms. Merritt promised to pay a $*,* fee to Apponaug Business Services for services never received (Exhibit P).
- Critical Omission and Fraudulent Transaction: Grieco omitted that Ms. Merritt was responsible for the mortgage. She was led to believe she was signing permission papers for the new business to pay for it. Grieco, Tiernan, and Fagan used their IRAs to pay the $*,* debt to Bristol County Savings Bank and had Ms. Merritt sign a note as a borrower, claiming they gave her the funds, in violation of securities fraud (* U.S.C. § *(*)).
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send without the borderline please.
Blake Godbout's Conduct and Violations:
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Held $* in IOLTA account, violating rules on disputed funds.
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Implying partnership practice without factual basis.
- * Admonition: Failed to cooperate in investigations, timely refund unearned fees, and provide accounting upon discharge.
Conspiracy and Racketeering (RICO - * U.S.C. § * et seq.):
- Plaintiff Allegation: Mr. Kusinitz, Esq. conspired with Blake Godbout, Esq., representing James Tiernan in a RICO enterprise.
- Supporting Evidence: Email from Mr. Kusinitz to Mr. Godbout (Exhibit A) and public reprimands/citations by the Board of Bar Overseers for Blake Godbout (e.g., Public Reprimand No. *-*).
Connection:
This email demonstrates the coordination between Mr. Kusinitz and Mr. Godbout, highlighting their collaborative efforts to manipulate legal proceedings and further the interests of the enterprise under * U.S.C. § *(c).
September *, * Incident:
- Location: Attorney Bogue, Providence, Rhode Island.
- Participants: Attorney Bogue, Ralph Grieco, James Tiernan, Richard Fagan, Bruce Merritt, James Cronan.
- Details: Under the divorce judgment, Ms. Merritt signed a fraudulent note and mortgage under false pretenses and undue influence by Ralph Grieco. She believed she was signing "permission" papers to give the new business responsibility for payments, but it was disguised as the note and two mortgages (See Exhibit * pages *-*, *, *). Ms. Merritt expressed concern about being responsible for property taxes and asked Mr. Cronan to write a document stating she was not responsible for taxes. Grieco instructed Mr. Bourgue to "write it up."
Additional Allegations:
- Fraudulent Promissory Notes and Mortgages:
- Classic Group Inc. promised to pay James Tiernan a $*,* promissory note and mortgage given to Karen Merritt and James Cronan.
- Classic Group Inc. promised to pay Richard Fagan a $*,* promissory note and mortgage given to Karen Merritt and James Cronan.
- Property Control Scheme:
- James Tiernan, Ralph Grieco, and Richard Fagan (the enterprise) bought Cronan's debt and had Ms. Merritt sign a note and mortgages, falsely claiming she borrowed those funds.
- The enterprise used the loan to manipulate and gain control of Ms. Merritt’s properties, including * Brayton Woods Rehoboth and * Oak Street, MA., which she owned with minimal debt.
- Fraudulent Financial Charges: Ms. Merritt promised to pay a $*,* fee to Apponaug Business Services for services never received (Exhibit P).
- Critical Omission and Fraudulent Transaction: Grieco omitted that Ms. Merritt was responsible for the mortgage. She was led to believe she was signing permission papers for the new business to pay for it. Grieco, Tiernan, and Fagan used their IRAs to pay the $*,* debt to Bristol County Savings Bank and had Ms. Merritt sign a note as a borrower, claiming they gave her the funds, in violation of securities fraud (* U.S.C. § *(*)).
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can you revise and polish-*. : Early *: *. First Meeting: - Location: Rhode Island office of Ralph Grieco - Participants: Ralph Grieco and Ms. Merritt - Details: Ms. Merritt expressed her distress about the property at * Riverside Ave., Somerset, MA being up for sale, saying, "It's not fair that I see a for sale sign on it. Is it?" Grieco responded, "No, it's a marital asset. I will talk with Mike." (He never did.) *. Second Meeting: - Date: Mid-* - Location: Rhode Island office of Ralph Grieco - Participants: Ralph Grieco, Ms. Merritt, and her deceased father, Bruce Merritt - Details: Ms. Merritt was confused about why her second property, her childhood home, which was virtually free and clear and where her father acted as a bank with a small loan under it, was involved. Grieco assured them, "I am taking good care of Karen to stop Bristol County from foreclosing on her." Ms. Merritt trusted Grieco with her asset distribution.
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Early *:
*. First Meeting:
- Location: Rhode Island office of Ralph Grieco
- Participants: Ralph Grieco and Ms. Merritt
- Details: Ms. Merritt expressed distress about the property at * Riverside Ave., Somerset, MA being up for sale, saying, "It's not fair that I see a for sale sign on it. Is it?" Grieco responded, "No, it's a marital asset. I will talk with Mike." (He never did.)
*. Second Meeting:
- Date: Mid-*
- Location: Rhode Island office of Ralph Grieco
- Participants: Ralph Grieco, Ms. Merritt, and her deceased father, Bruce Merritt
- Details: Ms. Merritt was confused about why her second property, her childhood home, which was virtually free and clear and where her father acted as a bank with a small loan under it, was involved. Grieco assured them, "I am taking good care of Karen to stop Bristol County from foreclosing on her." Ms. Merritt trusted Grieco with her asset distribution.
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- Omitted Information: Grieco did not inform her that although the divorce court ordered James Cronan to pay the mortgage, he was now making Ms. Merritt responsible for it. Grieco never reviewed any financial documents, despite Ms. Merritt having over $*,* in equity and no income to pay the mortgage.
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Sure, here's the revised and polished version:
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Blake Godbout's Conduct and Violations:
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Held $* in IOLTA account, violating rules on disputed funds.
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Implying partnership practice without factual basis.
- * Admonition: Failed to cooperate in investigations, timely refund unearned fees, and provide accounting upon discharge.
Conspiracy and Racketeering (RICO - * U.S.C. § * et seq.):
- Plaintiff Allegation: Mr. Kusinitz, Esq. conspired with Blake Godbout, Esq., representing James Tiernan in a RICO enterprise.
- Supporting Evidence: Email from Mr. Kusinitz to Mr. Godbout (Exhibit A) and public reprimands/citations by the Board of Bar Overseers for Blake Godbout (e.g., Public Reprimand No. *-*).
Connection:
This email demonstrates the coordination between Mr. Kusinitz and Mr. Godbout, highlighting their collaborative efforts to manipulate legal proceedings and further the interests of the enterprise under * U.S.C. § *(c).
September *, * Incident:
- Location: Attorney Bogue, Providence, Rhode Island.
- Participants: Attorney Bogue, Ralph Grieco, James Tiernan, Richard Fagan, Bruce Merritt, James Cronan.
- Details: Under the divorce judgment, Ms. Merritt signed a fraudulent note and mortgage under false pretenses and undue influence by Ralph Grieco. She believed she was signing "permission" papers to give the new business responsibility for payments, but it was disguised as the note and two mortgages (See Exhibit * pages *-*, *, *). Ms. Merritt expressed concern about being responsible for property taxes and asked Mr. Cronan to write a document stating she was not responsible for taxes. Grieco instructed Mr. Bourgue to "write it up."
Additional Allegations:
- Fraudulent Promissory Notes and Mortgages:
- Classic Group Inc. promised to pay James Tiernan a $*,* promissory note and mortgage given to Karen Merritt and James Cronan.
- Classic Group Inc. promised to pay Richard Fagan a $*,* promissory note and mortgage given to Karen Merritt and James Cronan.
- Property Control Scheme:
- James Tiernan, Ralph Grieco, and Richard Fagan (the enterprise) bought Cronan's debt and had Ms. Merritt sign a note and mortgages, falsely claiming she borrowed those funds.
- The enterprise used the loan to manipulate and gain control of Ms. Merritt’s properties, including * Brayton Woods Rehoboth and * Oak Street, MA., which she owned with minimal debt.
- Fraudulent Financial Charges: Ms. Merritt promised to pay a $*,* fee to Apponaug Business Services for services never received (Exhibit P).
- Critical Omission and Fraudulent Transaction: Grieco omitted that Ms. Merritt was responsible for the mortgage. She was led to believe she was signing permission papers for the new business to pay for it. Grieco, Tiernan, and Fagan used their IRAs to pay the $*,* debt to Bristol County Savings Bank and had Ms. Merritt sign a note as a borrower, claiming they gave her the funds, in violation of securities fraud (* U.S.C. § *(*)).
Early *:
*. First Meeting:
- Location: Rhode Island office of Ralph Grieco
- Participants: Ralph Grieco and Ms. Merritt
- Details: Ms. Merritt expressed distress about the property at * Riverside Ave., Somerset, MA being up for sale, saying, "It's not fair that I see a for sale sign on it. Is it?" Grieco responded, "No, it's a marital asset. I will talk with Mike." (He never did.)
*. Second Meeting:
- Date: Mid-*
- Location: Rhode Island office of Ralph Grieco
- Participants: Ralph Grieco, Ms. Merritt, and her deceased father, Bruce Merritt
- Details: Ms. Merritt was confused about why her second property, her childhood home, which was virtually free and clear and where her father acted as a bank with a small loan under it, was involved. Grieco assured them, "I am taking good care of Karen to stop Bristol County from foreclosing on her." Ms. Merritt trusted Grieco with her asset distribution.
Omitted Information: Grieco did not inform her that although the divorce court ordered James Cronan to pay the mortgage, he was now making Ms. Merritt responsible for it. Grieco never reviewed any financial documents, despite Ms. Merritt having over $*,* in equity and no income to pay the mortgage.
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- Critical Omission and Fraudulent Transaction: Grieco omitted that Ms. Merritt was responsible for the mortgage. She was led to believe she was signing permission papers for the new business to pay for it. Grieco, Tiernan, and Fagan used their IRAs to pay the $*,* debt to Bristol County Savings Bank and had Ms. Merritt sign a note as a borrower, claiming they gave her the funds, in violation of securities fraud (* U.S.C. § *(*)). I want to add that combined with the previous loans that grieco gave to Classic Display on Septermber *, * it now up to $*, * that he was making Mr. cronan and Ms merritt responsible to pay through Classic Display. Can you explain what Grieco was doing by establishing a buiness with Mr. cronan and giving all these loans to it and lieing to us?
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It seems like Grieco was setting up a business with Mr. Cronan and burdening it with loans, ultimately holding Ms. Merritt responsible for repayment. This appears to be a scheme to manipulate and control the assets and property under false pretenses.
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please revise Critical Omission and Fraudulent Transaction: to state these act support a RICO claim by setting up a buiness...change the title or add a section please.
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Blake Godbout's Conduct and Violations:
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Held $* in IOLTA account, violating rules on disputed funds.
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Implying partnership practice without factual basis.
- * Admonition: Failed to cooperate in investigations, timely refund unearned fees, and provide accounting upon discharge.
Conspiracy and Racketeering (RICO - * U.S.C. § * et seq.):
- Plaintiff Allegation: Mr. Kusinitz, Esq. conspired with Blake Godbout, Esq., representing James Tiernan in a RICO enterprise.
- Supporting Evidence: Email from Mr. Kusinitz to Mr. Godbout (Exhibit A) and public reprimands/citations by the Board of Bar Overseers for Blake Godbout (e.g., Public Reprimand No. *-*).
Connection:
This email demonstrates the coordination between Mr. Kusinitz and Mr. Godbout, highlighting their collaborative efforts to manipulate legal proceedings and further the interests of the enterprise under * U.S.C. § *(c).
September *, * Incident:
- Location: Attorney Bogue, Providence, Rhode Island.
- Participants: Attorney Bogue, Ralph Grieco, James Tiernan, Richard Fagan, Bruce Merritt, James Cronan.
- Details: Under the divorce judgment, Ms. Merritt signed a fraudulent note and mortgage under false pretenses and undue influence by Ralph Grieco. She believed she was signing "permission" papers to give the new business responsibility for payments, but it was disguised as the note and two mortgages (See Exhibit * pages *-*, *, *). Ms. Merritt expressed concern about being responsible for property taxes and asked Mr. Cronan to write a document stating she was not responsible for taxes. Grieco instructed Mr. Bourgue to "write it up."
Additional Allegations:
- Fraudulent Promissory Notes and Mortgages:
- Classic Group Inc. promised to pay James Tiernan a $*,* promissory note and mortgage given to Karen Merritt and James Cronan.
- Classic Group Inc. promised to pay Richard Fagan a $*,* promissory note and mortgage given to Karen Merritt and James Cronan.
- Property Control Scheme:
- James Tiernan, Ralph Grieco, and Richard Fagan (the enterprise) bought Cronan's debt and had Ms. Merritt sign a note and mortgages, falsely claiming she borrowed those funds.
- The enterprise used the loan to manipulate and gain control of Ms. Merritt’s properties, including * Brayton Woods Rehoboth and * Oak Street, MA., which she owned with minimal debt.
- Fraudulent Financial Charges: Ms. Merritt promised to pay a $*,* fee to Apponaug Business Services for services never received (Exhibit P).
- Critical Omission and Fraudulent Transaction: Grieco omitted that Ms. Merritt was responsible for the mortgage. She was led to believe she was signing permission papers for the new business to pay for it. Grieco, Tiernan, and Fagan used their IRAs to pay the $*,* debt to Bristol County Savings Bank and had Ms. Merritt sign a note as a borrower, claiming they gave her the funds, in violation of securities fraud (* U.S.C. § *(*)). Combined with the previous loans Grieco gave to Classic Display on September *, *, it now amounts to $*,* that he was making Mr. Cronan and Ms. Merritt responsible to pay through Classic Display.
Early *:
*. First Meeting:
- Location: Rhode Island office of Ralph Grieco
- Participants: Ralph Grieco and Ms. Merritt
- Details: Ms. Merritt expressed distress about the property at * Riverside Ave., Somerset, MA being up for sale, saying, "It's not fair that I see a for sale sign on it. Is it?" Grieco responded, "No, it's a marital asset. I will talk with Mike." (He never did.)
*. Second Meeting:
- Date: Mid-*
- Location: Rhode Island office of Ralph Grieco
- Participants: Ralph Grieco, Ms. Merritt, and her deceased father, Bruce Merritt
- Details: Ms. Merritt was confused about why her second property, her childhood home, which was virtually free and clear and where her father acted as a bank with a small loan under it, was involved. Grieco assured them, "I am taking good care of Karen to stop Bristol County from foreclosing on her." Ms. Merritt trusted Grieco with her asset distribution.
Omitted Information: Grieco did not inform her that although the divorce court ordered James Cronan to pay the mortgage, he was now making Ms. Merritt responsible for it. Grieco never reviewed any financial documents, despite Ms. Merritt having over $*,* in equity and no income to pay the mortgage.
Conclusion:
Grieco's actions, including setting up a business with Mr. Cronan and burdening it with loans, were part of a scheme to manipulate and control Ms. Merritt's assets and properties under false pretenses, supporting a RICO claim.
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Please reviseTo meet the element of an "association-in-fact" enterprise in a RICO claim,December *: Mr. Grieco called Mr. Cronan early in the morning at * Brayton Woods, Rehoboth, MA, saying, "I need you to sign over interest in the equipment. Tiernan needs a tax write-off, which will allow him to have it. I will put your name back on the business at the beginning of next year. You know me, Mike, I would not hurt a fly." Howver what he had Mr. Cron sign was a Stock Power document which were his shares transeering his */3rd ownership of Classic Group Inc shares to James Tiernan . This act left Mr. Cronan without control over his business and shaped the course of Classic Display Inc. Now Grieco and Tiernan officers of Classic Group Inc established an enterprise in fact including embezzlement mail fruad and securtites fruad and bankrupct fraud. Please polish to establish the enterprsie in fact.
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Here’s the revised version:
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To meet the element of an "association-in-fact" enterprise in a RICO claim, consider the following incident:
December * Incident:
- Location: * Brayton Woods, Rehoboth, MA
- Details:
- Participants: Mr. Grieco and Mr. Cronan
- Event: Mr. Grieco called Mr. Cronan early in the morning, asking him to sign over interest in the equipment for a tax write-off for Tiernan, promising to put Cronan’s name back on the business the following year.
- Outcome: Mr. Cronan signed a Stock Power document, unknowingly transferring his */3rd ownership of Classic Group Inc. shares to James Tiernan. This act left Mr. Cronan without control over his business and reshaped the course of Classic Display Inc.
Establishing the Enterprise:
- Participants: Ralph Grieco and James Tiernan, officers of Classic Group Inc.
- Actions:
- Embezzlement: Misappropriation of funds and assets.
- Mail Fraud: Using mail to execute fraudulent schemes.
- Securities Fraud: Deceptive practices in the stock market.
- Bankruptcy Fraud: Filing false claims in bankruptcy proceedings.
Grieco and Tiernan’s coordinated actions demonstrate an "association-in-fact" enterprise, supporting a RICO claim through systematic fraud and manipulation.
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Here’s the revised version:
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To meet the element of an "association-in-fact" enterprise in a RICO claim, consider the following incident:
December * Incident:
- Location: * Brayton Woods, Rehoboth, MA
- Details:
- Participants: Mr. Grieco and Mr. Cronan
- Event: Mr. Grieco called Mr. Cronan early in the morning, asking him to sign over interest in the equipment for a tax write-off for Tiernan, promising to put Cronan’s name back on the business the following year.
- Outcome: Mr. Cronan signed a Stock Power document, unknowingly transferring his */3rd ownership of Classic Group Inc. shares to James Tiernan. This act left Mr. Cronan without control over his business and reshaped the course of Classic Display Inc.
Establishing the Enterprise:
- Participants: Ralph Grieco and James Tiernan, officers of Classic Group Inc.
- Actions:
- Embezzlement: Misappropriation of funds and assets.
- Mail Fraud: Using mail to execute fraudulent schemes.
- Securities Fraud: Deceptive practices in the stock market.
- Bankruptcy Fraud: Filing false claims in bankruptcy proceedings.
Grieco and Tiernan’s coordinated actions demonstrate an "association-in-fact" enterprise, supporting a RICO claim through systematic fraud and manipulation under * U.S.C. § * et seq.
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revise please to include titles like enterprise in-fact. In February *, Ms. Geremia put the Mill building up for auction. During that time, Grieco told Mr. Cronan at * Fountain Street in the afternoon, "I want to steal it [* Fountain Street]." He added, "Make a real deal for once in my life. Don't do anything [meaning don't contest it]."Mr. Cronan, believing in Grieco's promise of establishing a solid, successful business and to save his family's properties, maintained the trust in Grieco with his assets and refrained from contesting the auction.On February *, *,
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Conduct and Violations:
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Held $* in IOLTA account, violating rules on disputed funds.
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Implying partnership practice without factual basis.
- * Admonition: Failed to cooperate in investigations, timely refund unearned fees, and provide accounting upon discharge.
Conspiracy and Racketeering (RICO - * U.S.C. § * et seq.):
- Plaintiff Allegation: Mr. Kusinitz, Esq. conspired with Blake Godbout, Esq., representing James Tiernan in a RICO enterprise.
- Supporting Evidence: Email from Mr. Kusinitz to Mr. Godbout (Exhibit A) and public reprimands/citations by the Board of Bar Overseers for Blake Godbout (e.g., Public Reprimand No. *-*).
Connection:
This email demonstrates the coordination between Mr. Kusinitz and Mr. Godbout, highlighting their collaborative efforts to manipulate legal proceedings and further the interests of the enterprise under * U.S.C. § *(c).
December * Incident:
- Location: * Brayton Woods, Rehoboth, MA
- Details:
- Participants: Mr. Grieco and Mr. Cronan
- Event: Mr. Grieco called Mr. Cronan early in the morning, asking him to sign over interest in the equipment for a tax write-off for Tiernan, promising to put Cronan’s name back on the business the following year.
- Outcome: Mr. Cronan signed a Stock Power document, unknowingly transferring his */3rd ownership of Classic Group Inc. shares to James Tiernan. This act left Mr. Cronan without control over his business and reshaped the course of Classic Display Inc.
Establishing the Enterprise:
- Participants: Ralph Grieco and James Tiernan, officers of Classic Group Inc.
- Actions:
- Embezzlement: Misappropriation of funds and assets.
- Mail Fraud: Using mail to execute fraudulent schemes.
- Securities Fraud: Deceptive practices in the stock market.
- Bankruptcy Fraud: Filing false claims in bankruptcy proceedings.
Grieco and Tiernan’s coordinated actions demonstrate an "association-in-fact" enterprise, supporting a RICO claim through systematic fraud and manipulation under * U.S.C. § * et seq.
February * Incident:
- Location: * Fountain Street
- Details:
- Event: During the auction of the Mill building, Grieco told Mr. Cronan, "I want to steal it [* Fountain Street]. Make a real deal for once in my life. Don’t do anything [meaning don't contest it]."
- Outcome: Mr. Cronan, believing in Grieco's promise of establishing a solid, successful business and to save his family's properties, maintained trust in Grieco with his assets and refrained from contesting the auction.
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Ralph Grieco and James Tiernan conspired to have James transfer his $* million building at * Fountain Street for $*,* under Cronan Realty LLC through the bankruptcy court, without any consideration received by James, based on a promise to return his name to the title. This was a critical step in the enterprise's scheme to acquire the Mill building at a fraction of its value at that time at roughly * million dollars . Mr. Grieco paid nothing and only used his breach of trust to acquire the title. Additionally, Mr. Tiernan immediately refinanced the building through Federal Bank for $*,*, stripping equity that Mr. Cronan had earned. Grieco created a new LLC, * Fountain Street LLC
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Blake Godbout's Conduct and Violations:
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Held $* in IOLTA account, violating rules on disputed funds.
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Implying partnership practice without factual basis.
- * Admonition: Failed to cooperate in investigations, timely refund unearned fees, and provide accounting upon discharge.
Conspiracy and Racketeering (RICO - * U.S.C. § * et seq.):
- Plaintiff Allegation: Mr. Kusinitz, Esq. conspired with Blake Godbout, Esq., representing James Tiernan in a RICO enterprise.
- Supporting Evidence: Email from Mr. Kusinitz to Mr. Godbout (Exhibit A) and public reprimands/citations by the Board of Bar Overseers for Blake Godbout (e.g., Public Reprimand No. *-*).
Connection:
- This email demonstrates the coordination between Mr. Kusinitz and Mr. Godbout, highlighting their collaborative efforts to manipulate legal proceedings and further the interests of the enterprise under * U.S.C. § *(c).
Enterprise in Fact:
- December * Incident:
- Location: * Brayton Woods, Rehoboth, MA
- Details:
- Participants: Mr. Grieco and Mr. Cronan
- Event: Mr. Grieco asked Mr. Cronan to sign over interest in the equipment for a tax write-off, promising to return Cronan’s name to the business the next year.
- Outcome: Mr. Cronan signed a Stock Power document, unknowingly transferring his */3rd ownership of Classic Group Inc. shares to James Tiernan, leaving him without control over his business.
- Establishing the Enterprise:
- Participants: Ralph Grieco and James Tiernan, officers of Classic Group Inc.
- Actions:
- Embezzlement: Misappropriation of funds and assets.
- Mail Fraud: Using mail to execute fraudulent schemes.
- Securities Fraud: Deceptive practices in the stock market.
- Bankruptcy Fraud: Filing false claims in bankruptcy proceedings.
- Conclusion: Grieco and Tiernan’s coordinated actions demonstrate an "association-in-fact" enterprise, supporting a RICO claim through systematic fraud and manipulation under * U.S.C. § * et seq.
Critical Omission and Fraudulent Transaction:
- Grieco omitted that Ms. Merritt was responsible for the mortgage. She was led to believe she was signing permission papers for the new business to pay for it. Grieco, Tiernan, and Fagan used their IRAs to pay the $*,* debt to Bristol County Savings Bank and had Ms. Merritt sign a note as a borrower, claiming they gave her the funds, in violation of securities fraud (* U.S.C. § *(*)). Combined with the previous loans Grieco gave to Classic Display on September *, *, it now amounts to $*,* that he was making Mr. Cronan and Ms. Merritt responsible to pay through Classic Display.
Early *:
*. First Meeting:
- Location: Rhode Island office of Ralph Grieco
- Participants: Ralph Grieco and Ms. Merritt
- Details: Ms. Merritt expressed distress about the property at * Riverside Ave., Somerset, MA being up for sale, saying, "It's not fair that I see a for sale sign on it. Is it?" Grieco responded, "No, it's a marital asset. I will talk with Mike." (He never did.)
*. Second Meeting:
- Date: Mid-*
- Location: Rhode Island office of Ralph Grieco
- Participants: Ralph Grieco, Ms. Merritt, and her deceased father, Bruce Merritt
- Details: Ms. Merritt was confused about why her second property, her childhood home, which was virtually free and clear and where her father acted as a bank with a small loan under it, was involved. Grieco assured them, "I am taking good care of Karen to stop Bristol County from foreclosing on her." Ms. Merritt trusted Grieco with her asset distribution.
- Omitted Information: Grieco did not inform her that although the divorce court ordered James Cronan to pay the mortgage, he was now making Ms. Merritt responsible for it. Grieco never reviewed any financial documents, despite Ms. Merritt having over $*,* in equity and no income to pay the mortgage.
February * Incident:
- Location: * Fountain Street
- Details:
- Participants: Mr. Grieco and Mr. Cronan
- Event: Grieco told Mr. Cronan, "I want to steal it [* Fountain Street]. Make a real deal for once in my life. Don't do anything [meaning don’t contest it]."
- Outcome: Mr. Cronan trusted Grieco’s promise of establishing a successful business and refrained from contesting the auction.
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Please revise following to support RICO. On February *, *, This matter came on before the Court on the Notice of Intended sale filed by the Trustee to the debtor's [Cronan Realty LLC] * Fountain Street. The enterprise-in-fact Ralph Grieco and James Tiernan conspired to have James transfer his $* million building at * Fountain Street for $*,* through the bankruptcy court, without any consideration received by James, based on a promise to return his name to the title rackeeteering . This was a critical step in the enterprise's scheme to acquire the Mill building at a fraction of its value at that time at roughly * million dollars . Mr. Grieco
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On February *, *, this matter came before the Court on the Notice of Intended Sale filed by the Trustee to the debtor's [Cronan Realty LLC] * Fountain Street. The enterprise-in-fact, Ralph Grieco and James Tiernan, conspired to have James transfer his $* million building at * Fountain Street for $*,* through the bankruptcy court, without any consideration received by James, based on a promise to return his name to the title. This fraudulent act was a critical step in the enterprise's scheme to acquire the Mill building at a fraction of its value, approximately $* million. Mr. Grieco, using his breach of trust, acquired the title without any payment. Additionally, Mr. Tiernan immediately refinanced the building through Federal Bank for $*,*, stripping equity that Mr. Cronan had earned. Grieco then created a new LLC, * Fountain Street LLC.
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paid nothing and only used his breach of trust to acquire the title. Additionally, Mr. Tiernan immediately refinanced the building through Federal Bank for $*,*, stripping equity that Mr. Cronan had earned. Grieco immiedietly created a new LLC, * Fountain Street LLC.Additionally, Mr. Cronan was left responsible for a $*,* Small Business Loan (SBA), which he continues to pay $* per month. These actions further substantiate the pattern of racketeering and conspiracy under the RICO Act.(See Exhibit H: Deed Transfer to Mr. Grieco and Mr. Tiernan).
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Conduct and Violations:
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Held $* in IOLTA account, violating rules on disputed funds.
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Implying partnership practice without factual basis.
- * Admonition: Failed to cooperate in investigations, timely refund unearned fees, and provide accounting upon discharge.
Conspiracy and Racketeering (RICO - * U.S.C. § * et seq.):
- Plaintiff Allegation: Mr. Kusinitz, Esq. conspired with Blake Godbout, Esq., representing James Tiernan in a RICO enterprise.
- Supporting Evidence: Email from Mr. Kusinitz to Mr. Godbout (Exhibit A) and public reprimands/citations by the Board of Bar Overseers for Blake Godbout (e.g., Public Reprimand No. *-*).
Connection:
- This email demonstrates the coordination between Mr. Kusinitz and Mr. Godbout, highlighting their collaborative efforts to manipulate legal proceedings and further the interests of the enterprise under * U.S.C. § *(c).
Enterprise in Fact:
- December * Incident:
- Location: * Brayton Woods, Rehoboth, MA
- Details:
- Participants: Mr. Grieco and Mr. Cronan
- Event: Mr. Grieco asked Mr. Cronan to sign over interest in the equipment for a tax write-off, promising to return Cronan’s name to the business the next year.
- Outcome: Mr. Cronan signed a Stock Power document, unknowingly transferring his */3rd ownership of Classic Group Inc. shares to James Tiernan, leaving him without control over his business.
- Establishing the Enterprise:
- Participants: Ralph Grieco and James Tiernan, officers of Classic Group Inc.
- Actions:
- Embezzlement: Misappropriation of funds and assets.
- Mail Fraud: Using mail to execute fraudulent schemes.
- Securities Fraud: Deceptive practices in the stock market.
- Bankruptcy Fraud: Filing false claims in bankruptcy proceedings.
- Conclusion: Grieco and Tiernan’s coordinated actions demonstrate an "association-in-fact" enterprise, supporting a RICO claim through systematic fraud and manipulation under * U.S.C. § * et seq.
Critical Omission and Fraudulent Transaction:
- Grieco omitted that Ms. Merritt was responsible for the mortgage. She was led to believe she was signing permission papers for the new business to pay for it. Grieco, Tiernan, and Fagan used their IRAs to pay the $*,* debt to Bristol County Savings Bank and had Ms. Merritt sign a note as a borrower, claiming they gave her the funds, in violation of securities fraud (* U.S.C. § *(*)). Combined with the previous loans Grieco gave to Classic Display on September *, *, it now amounts to $*,* that he was making Mr. Cronan and Ms. Merritt responsible to pay through Classic Display.
February * Incident:
- Location: * Fountain Street
- Details:
- Participants: Mr. Grieco and Mr. Cronan
- Event: Grieco told Mr. Cronan, "I want to steal it [* Fountain Street]. Make a real deal for once in my life. Don't do anything [meaning don’t contest it]."
- Outcome: Mr. Cronan trusted Grieco’s promise of establishing a successful business and refrained from contesting the auction.
February *, * Incident:
- Details: The enterprise-in-fact, Ralph Grieco and James Tiernan, conspired to have James transfer his $* million building at * Fountain Street for $*,* through the bankruptcy court, without any consideration received by James, based on a promise to return his name to the title. This was a critical step in the enterprise's scheme to acquire the Mill building at a fraction of its value at that time, roughly * million dollars. Mr. Grieco paid nothing and only used his breach of trust to acquire the title. Additionally, Mr. Tiernan immediately refinanced the building through Federal Bank for $*,*, stripping equity that Mr. Cronan had earned. Grieco created a new LLC, * Fountain Street LLC. Additionally, Mr. Cronan was left responsible for a $*,* Small Business Loan (SBA), which he continues to pay $* per month.
- Conclusion: These actions further substantiate the pattern of racketeering and conspiracy under the RICO Act. (See Exhibit H: Deed Transfer to Mr. Grieco and Mr. Tiernan).
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is this true-They deny the promise ever existed. The trustee's actions in allowing this transfer, despite knowing about the adversary proceeding and the involvement of Ralph Grieco, may constitute a breach of fiduciary duty and failure to safeguard the estate's assets. This lack of due diligence and failure to prevent the fraudulent transfer violates: - Bankruptcy Rule *:
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The trustee's actions, as you described, could indeed constitute a breach of fiduciary duty and failure to safeguard the estate's assets if they allowed a transfer while knowing about the adversary proceeding and involvement of Ralph Grieco. Violation of Bankruptcy Rule * could be relevant.
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is there anything additional i need to add here
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Your document is quite comprehensive and well-organized. Here are a few additional points you might consider adding to strengthen your argument:
- Pattern of Racketeering Activity: Highlight specific instances that show a continuous pattern of illegal activities (e.g., multiple fraudulent transactions, consistent misuse of business structures).
- Damages: Outline the specific financial losses and other damages incurred by Ms. Merritt and Mr. Cronan due to these fraudulent activities.
- Witness Statements: If available, include testimonies or statements from witnesses or experts that support your claims.
- Legal Precedents: Reference similar cases where courts have found in favor of the plaintiffs under RICO claims.
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is there any cases where a trusttee was left responsible for transferring an seet with red flags of fraud?
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Trustees can indeed be held responsible for transferring assets with red flags of fraud. Here are some points you may want to consider:
- Trustees have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the estate and its beneficiaries.
- Bankruptcy Rule *: Trustees must disclose their connections and maintain transparency to avoid conflicts of interest.
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Allowing a transfer with known fraud indicators can constitute a breach.
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please revise to include extortion forced labor In and around *: Mr. Cronan scheduled a meeting at the "Mill" building with Mr. Grieco and Mr. Tiernan. Mr. Cronan demanded they put his name back on the title of * Fountain Street LLC and pay him for his labor. - Mr. Grieco's Response: "Why don't I just foreclose on your homes, Mike?" - Outcome: In fear for his family's life, Mr. Cronan succumbed to the extortion and became a victim of forced labor from *, not getting paid for his labor or services. This act constitutes extortion under * U.S.C. § *. Since Mr. Cronan was a victim of forced labor, crimes committed during this period may not be prosecutable against him.
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Sure, here is the revised version including extortion and forced labor:
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Conduct and Violations:
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Held $* in IOLTA account, violating rules on disputed funds.
- Mass. R. Prof. C. *.*(d) Violation: Implying partnership practice without factual basis.
- * Admonition: Failed to cooperate in investigations, timely refund unearned fees, and provide accounting upon discharge.
Conspiracy and Racketeering (RICO - * U.S.C. § * et seq.):
- Plaintiff Allegation: Mr. Kusinitz, Esq. conspired with Blake Godbout, Esq., representing James Tiernan in a RICO enterprise.
- Supporting Evidence: Email from Mr. Kusinitz to Mr. Godbout (Exhibit A) and public reprimands/citations by the Board of Bar Overseers for Blake Godbout (e.g., Public Reprimand No. *-*).
- Connection: This email demonstrates the coordination between Mr. Kusinitz and Mr. Godbout, highlighting their collaborative efforts to manipulate legal proceedings and further the interests of the enterprise under * U.S.C. § *(c).
Enterprise in Fact:
- December * Incident:
- Location: * Brayton Woods, Rehoboth, MA
- Details:
- Participants: Mr. Grieco and Mr. Cronan
- Event: Mr. Grieco asked Mr. Cronan to sign over interest in the equipment for a tax write-off, promising to return Cronan’s name to the business the next year.
- Outcome: Mr. Cronan signed a Stock Power document, unknowingly transferring his */3rd ownership of Classic Group Inc. shares to James Tiernan, leaving him without control over his business.
- Establishing the Enterprise:
- Participants: Ralph Grieco and James Tiernan, officers of Classic Group Inc.
- Actions:
- Embezzlement: Misappropriation of funds and assets.
- Mail Fraud: Using mail to execute fraudulent schemes.
- Securities Fraud: Deceptive practices in the stock market.
- Bankruptcy Fraud: Filing false claims in bankruptcy proceedings.
- Conclusion: Grieco and Tiernan’s coordinated actions demonstrate an "association-in-fact" enterprise, supporting a RICO claim through systematic fraud and manipulation under * U.S.C. § * et seq.
Critical Omission and Fraudulent Transaction:
- Grieco omitted that Ms. Merritt was responsible for the mortgage. She was led to believe she was signing permission papers for the new business to pay for it. Grieco, Tiernan, and Fagan used their IRAs to pay the $*,* debt to Bristol County Savings Bank and had Ms. Merritt sign a note as a borrower, claiming they gave her the funds, in violation of securities fraud (* U.S.C. § *(*)). Combined with the previous loans Grieco gave to Classic Display on September *, *, it now amounts to $*,* that he was making Mr. Cronan and Ms. Merritt responsible to pay through Classic Display.
February * Incident:
- Location: * Fountain Street
- Details:
- Participants: Mr. Grieco and Mr. Cronan
- Event: Grieco told Mr. Cronan, "I want to steal it [* Fountain Street]. Make a real deal for once in my life. Don't do anything [meaning don’t contest it]."
- Outcome: Mr. Cronan trusted Grieco’s promise of establishing a successful business and refrained from contesting the auction.
February *, * Incident:
- Details: The enterprise-in-fact, Ralph Grieco and James Tiernan, conspired to have James transfer his $* million building at * Fountain Street for $*,* through the bankruptcy court, without any consideration received by James, based on a promise to return his name to the title. This was a critical step in the enterprise's scheme to acquire the Mill building at a fraction of its value at that time, roughly * million dollars. Mr. Grieco paid nothing and only used his breach of trust to acquire the title. Additionally, Mr. Tiernan immediately refinanced the building through Federal Bank for $*,*, stripping equity that Mr. Cronan had earned. Grieco created a new LLC, * Fountain Street LLC. Additionally, Mr. Cronan was left responsible for a $*,* Small Business Loan (SBA), which he continues to pay $* per month.
- Conclusion: These actions further substantiate the pattern of racketeering and conspiracy under the RICO Act. (See Exhibit H: Deed Transfer to Mr. Grieco and Mr. Tiernan).
Extortion and Forced Labor (* U.S.C. § *):
- In and Around * Incident:
- Location: The "Mill" building
- Details:
- Participants: Mr. Cronan, Mr. Grieco, and Mr. Tiernan
- Event: Mr. Cronan demanded they put his name back on the title of * Fountain Street LLC and pay him for his labor. Mr. Grieco responded, "Why don't I just foreclose on your homes, Mike?"
- Outcome: In fear for his family's life, Mr. Cronan succumbed to the extortion and became a victim of forced labor from *, not getting paid for his labor or services.
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the way that this is stated does it support the heightened fraud requirment rule ;who, what where
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Yes, the way your document is stated supports the heightened fraud requirement rule by clearly identifying the following elements:
- Who: Ralph Grieco, James Tiernan, Mr. Kusinitz, Esq., and Blake Godbout, Esq.
- What: Fraudulent transactions, embezzlement, mail fraud, securities fraud, bankruptcy fraud, extortion, and forced labor.
- Where: Various locations including Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and specific properties like * Brayton Woods, * Fountain Street, and the "Mill" building.
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Please revise to legal language I want to establish the legitimate buiness side- In * Mr. cronan brought in an independent sales represetative, Rick Granoff, to help with sales who immieidietly started bring in new clients . Togeter we were succesful in acquiring several large accounts including Hasbro . however the money that Classic Grouo was generating was put into the banking system and refurbishing the Mill . We needed to purchase a new C.N.C router .
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In *, Mr. Cronan engaged an independent sales representative, Rick Granoff, to assist with sales. Mr. Granoff immediately began bringing in new clients. Together, they successfully acquired several large accounts, including Hasbro. However, the revenue generated by Classic Group was reinvested into the banking system and refurbishing the Mill. Additionally, there was a need to purchase a new CNC router.
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They refused. Not listening to Mr. cronan they lost the Hasbro account taking a huge loss of $*,*. Mr. Cronan states one afternoon in * Fountain Street tiernan said standing in the shop, " I dont know what I am doing." After the Hasbro incidenthe began stripping Classic Group's manufacteuring space to rental space . The next three years Mr. cronan labored long hours as the sales rep left too. They were still not paying Mr. cronan. Mr cronan lived like a home;ess person electric, heat real estat taxes were piling up. He saw no way out but to work or lose everything.
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To establish the legitimate business side, you could revise it as follows:
In *, Mr. Cronan engaged an independent sales representative, Rick Granoff, to assist with sales. Mr. Granoff immediately began bringing in new clients. Together, they successfully acquired several large accounts, including Hasbro. However, the revenue generated by Classic Group was reinvested into the banking system and refurbishing the Mill. Additionally, there was a need to purchase a new CNC router.
Despite these efforts, the management refused to listen to Mr. Cronan's advice, resulting in the loss of the Hasbro account and a significant financial loss of $*,*. Mr. Cronan recalls an incident at * Fountain Street where Mr. Tiernan admitted, "I don't know what I am doing."
Following the Hasbro incident, Classic Group's manufacturing space was gradually converted into rental space. Over the next three years, Mr. Cronan worked long hours as the sales representative left, and he was still not being compensated. Mr. Cronan's living conditions deteriorated, with piling up of bills for electricity, heat, and real estate taxes. He felt trapped, believing his only option was to continue working to avoid losing everything.
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Please polish add here Additional Details: In addition Grieco, Tiernan and fagan had secretly been hiding the fact that they were meeting and compunding the interest rate secured on the properties, * Brayton woods and * Oak street which they had fraulent gotten om september * * which had been due and payable according to the scheme 18 months from that date though no notices were ever sent. Had they sent the notices there schemem would have been exposed though which would have hindered their scheme. So while Mr. cronan was a victim of forced labor Ms/ Merritt was getting charged on a usurious interest rate by the enterprsie. The horror of these criminals this is clearly not a garden variety unjustenrichment, breach of fiduciary claim these are criminal activities supporting the RICO styautute and waht legisture intended to address.
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In *, Mr. Cronan engaged an independent sales representative, Rick Granoff, to assist with sales. Mr. Granoff immediately began bringing in new clients. Together, they successfully acquired several large accounts, including Hasbro. However, the revenue generated by Classic Group was reinvested into the banking system and refurbishing the Mill. Additionally, there was a need to purchase a new CNC router.
Despite these efforts, the management refused to listen to Mr. Cronan's advice, resulting in the loss of the Hasbro account and a significant financial loss of $*,*. Mr. Cronan recalls an incident at * Fountain Street where Mr. Tiernan admitted, "I don't know what I am doing."
Following the Hasbro incident, Classic Group's manufacturing space was gradually converted into rental space. Over the next three years, Mr. Cronan worked long hours as the sales representative left, and he was still not being compensated. Mr. Cronan's living conditions deteriorated, with piling up of bills for electricity, heat, and real estate taxes. He felt trapped, believing his only option was to continue working to avoid losing everything.
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In addition, Grieco, Tiernan, and Fagan had secretly been compounding the interest rate secured on the properties, * Brayton Woods and * Oak Street, which they had fraudulently acquired on September *, *. According to the scheme, these were due and payable 18 months from that date, though no notices were ever sent. Had they sent the notices, their scheme would have been exposed, hindering their operation.
While Mr. Cronan was a victim of forced labor, Ms. Merritt was being charged a usurious interest rate by the enterprise. This situation involves serious criminal activities supporting the RICO statute and what the legislature intended to address, not merely unjust enrichment or breach of fiduciary duty claims.
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the enterprise had been collecting. Oddly one morning I came into * fountain street to work and I caught Tiernan by the loading dock throwing out stacks of binders nad papers and note books, i peered in the stack and saw that it was all my foremer corprate papers from Classic disply Inc and personal papers. i yelled what are you dong. he said im cleaning. If mr cronan had fiught him he had no cards to do so. he had been stripped of all hios assets. The act though was the first step in getting rid of Mr. cronan to - Connection: This was to be achieved by "getting rid" of Mr. CronanApril * Meeting: - Tiernan informed Cronan that he and Grieco decided to end the operation of the partnership’s display business side, The Classic Group, Inc., and that Mr. Cronan had to vacate the * Fountain Street property immediately.
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Business Operations and Legitimate Efforts:
In *, Mr. Cronan engaged an independent sales representative, Rick Granoff, to assist with sales. Mr. Granoff immediately began bringing in new clients. Together, they successfully acquired several large accounts, including Hasbro. However, the revenue generated by Classic Group was reinvested into the banking system and refurbishing the Mill. Additionally, there was a need to purchase a new CNC router.
Despite these efforts, the management refused to listen to Mr. Cronan's advice, resulting in the loss of the Hasbro account and a significant financial loss of $*,*. Mr. Cronan recalls an incident at * Fountain Street where Mr. Tiernan admitted, "I don't know what I am doing."
Following the Hasbro incident, Classic Group's manufacturing space was gradually converted into rental space. Over the next three years, Mr. Cronan worked long hours as the sales representative left, and he was still not being compensated. Mr. Cronan's living conditions deteriorated, with piling up of bills for electricity, heat, and real estate taxes. He felt trapped, believing his only option was to continue working to avoid losing everything.
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In addition, Grieco, Tiernan, and Fagan had secretly been compounding the interest rate secured on the properties, * Brayton Woods and * Oak Street, which they had fraudulently acquired on September *, *. According to the scheme, these were due and payable 18 months from that date, though no notices were ever sent. Had they sent the notices, their scheme would have been exposed, hindering their operation.
While Mr. Cronan was a victim of forced labor, Ms. Merritt was being charged a usurious interest rate by the enterprise. This situation involves serious criminal activities supporting the RICO statute and what the legislature intended to address, not merely unjust enrichment or breach of fiduciary duty claims.
By the End of *:
- The official "Classic Group, Inc." was current with most of its vendors with new work coming in.
- The renovation of the * Fountain Street property was nearing completion, adding value and increasing tenant occupancy and leasing rates for * Fountain Street, LLC.
Racketeering and Fraudulent Schemes:
- Built on racketeering, embezzlement, mail fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and extortion, Mr. Tiernan and Mr. Grieco were now on their second scheme: to collect on the usurious interest rate that the enterprise had been collecting.

- Oddly, one morning I came into * Fountain Street to work and I caught Tiernan by the loading dock throwing out stacks of binders and papers and notebooks. I peered into the stack and saw that it was all my former corporate papers from Classic Display Inc. and personal papers. I yelled, "What are you doing?" He said, "I'm cleaning." If Mr. Cronan had fought him, he had no cards to do so. He had been stripped of all his assets. This act though was the first step in getting rid of Mr. Cronan.
April * Meeting:
- Tiernan informed Cronan that he and Grieco decided to end the operation of the partnership’s display business side, The Classic Group, Inc., and that Mr. Cronan had to vacate the * Fountain Street property immediately.
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By the End of *: - The official "Classic Group, Inc." was current with most of its vendors with new work coming in. - The renovation of the * Fountain Street property was nearing completion, adding value and increasing tenant occupancy and leasing rates for * Fountain Street, LLC. - Built on racketeering, embezzlement, mail fraud, bankruptcy fraud and extortion, Mr. Tiernan and Mr. Grieco were now on their second scheme: to collect on the usurious interest rate that
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should i put the timeline as a separate attachment in the RICO claim
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