Posted on 04/05/2005 6:09:39 AM PDT by Velveeta
Conflicts of interest among key players in the Terri Schiavo controversy could give the United Nations oil-for-food investigation a run for its money.
The conflict of interest-ridden Schiavo case goes beyond membership on the board of directors of the hospice where Terri Schiavo died and even beyond the ties of key players to the right-to-die movement.
Conflicts of interest crop up in the Jerger & Centonze Insurnace (sic) Agency established in January 2001 at the home of Michael Schiavo and girlfriend/fiancé Jody Centonze.
Michael, reported to be on the lam since his wife’s death, is listed on the Board of Directors for the Clearwater, Florida Corporation.
The mailing address for Jerger & Centonze Insurnace (sic) Agency Inc. is 2807 Marrie Court.
Listed as directors of the insurance agency at the Marrie Court address are Richard M. Jerger Jr. and Catherine M. Quinn-Jerger.
Campaign contributors to the political campaign of district 8 Florida Senator James W. "Jim" King include Richard M. Jerger of Jerger & Centonze Insurnace Agency (sic).
Senator King seemed in a rush for Terri Schiavo to depart planet earth.
Hmmm...
Ping
FYI. Empire Journal mentioned.
No question. Whether or not the authorities investigate this case, what we badly need is a good investigative reporter to look into it and write a book about it. All the facts need to be ferreted out and clearly organized. Too bad that Schiavo has destroyed the main evidence, Terri's body, but there is still plenty more that needs to be brought into the light of day and made known to a wide audience.
The leftist press will try to cover it up, but there is still enormous interest in Terri's case, so I believe such a book would do very well.
"The plot thickens...." is right! A similar article is at the website below; I am hoping someone will put this all together and clean up the mess in Pinellas County.
04.03.05
Michael Schiavo In Hiding After Cremation
By The Empire Journal
http://www.theempirejournal.com/index.htm
Using your standards, Tom Delay would be five times convicted of illegal acts and Randall Terry would be identified as a servent of Satan.
Insurance fraud is always suspected in these cases ~ then when all the principals have Sicilian names the needle breaks off the suspicion dial!
I do hope the investigation will continue.
"Using your standards, Tom Delay would be five times convicted of illegal acts and Randall Terry would be identified as a servent of Satan."
Because....??? Sorry; I didn't understand your comment.
I hope so too.
Based on what?
OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG. I heard he ate at a restaurant one time where the owner contributed to Senator King. Unbelievable.
The plot thickens ping....
There's more to it with Sen King that what they wrote. That info was posted on FR back in 2003...they're a bit behind and looks like they took advantage of The Empire Journal's excellent investigative reporting.
Your being flip doesn't really state your case, it just cheapens the discussion. If you have issue with the article, just state it. Some think this is a very serious situation here and worthy of some sober discussion.
From the article:
"Senator King is a board member of the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, which oversees the day-to-day operation of Woodside Hospice where Terri died, last Friday."
A tad more complicated than eating at a restaurant one time.
King was on the board of Woodside
Who is Senator Jim King, originally upheld the passage of “Terri’s Law.” (S 12 E)
Board member of Woodside Hospice
Received campaign contributions from Richard M. Jerger, Jr., of Jerger & Centonze Insurance. (Mr. Jerger lived in a different district).
Called his support of Terri’s Law “The Terri Schiavo vote that I made was probably one of the worst votes that I’ve ever done”
Jerger & Centonze Insurance Agency, Inc., 2807 Marrie Ct., Clearwater, FL
Agency possibly purchased as part of The Jerger Co., Inc., Pinellas Park, FL by Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Corp. for $40 million, 1999.
Michael R. Schiavo listed as a director in 2002, with same address as above.
Corp. listed as inactive.
This address is listed as owned by Jodi A. Centonze in Pinellas County appraisers records.
Richard M. Jerger, Jr., stockholder in Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Corp, sold 2902 shares of stock in July,2001 for $102,933
Why would this HUGE company buy Jerger-Centonze for $40M? Were they that successful?
"July 16, 1999 Phila. Consolidated buys Jerger
Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Corp. closed on the purchase of a Florida-based group of personal lines specialty insurance companies, a cash and stock deal valued at over $40 million. A commercial lines specialty underwriter, Philadelphia Consolidated bought The Jerger Co. Inc. of Pinellas Park, Florida, and its subsidiaries. The buy brings Philadelphia Consolidated about $70 million of mobile home, homeowners property and casualty and floor insurance premiums. Besides $20 million in cash and more than 1 million shares of stock, Philadelphia Consolidated agreed to a $5 million additional payment, depending on how well the new businesses perform. "
" In operation since 1962, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, whose Commercial Lines subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, designs, markets, and underwrites commercial property/casualty, personal lines and professional liability insurance products incorporating value added coverages and services for select industries. Nationally recognized as a member of Wards Top 50 and Forbes Top 200 Best Small Companies, the organization has 36 offices strategically located across the United States to provide superior local service."
At least it's out there. :-)
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