Posted on 10/08/2001 6:21:17 AM PDT by harpseal
Ted Maher -- former Special Forces; Neonatal Intensive Care nurse
American Green Beret veteran and accomplished neonatal nurse Ted Maher has now been held 537 days without trial in Monaco's prison on trumped-up and false charges -- charges of causing the deaths of billionaire banker Edmond Safra and Ted's fellow nurse, Vivian Torrente on December 3, 1999. In truth, Ted fought valiantly against two armed, masked intruders to defend Edmond and Vivian and save their lives. During the struggle, Ted suffered severe knife wounds that required one hundred staples to close.
Billionaire banker Edmond Safra was cooperating with the FBI, who was investigating the IMF/Russian loans. Needing a convenient scapegoat for the murder of Safra, Monaco police subjected Ted to three days of grueling torture designed to extort a false confession from him. (see description in "BASIC TIMELINE" in Thread 1 - http://206.112.97.70/forum/a3ad8b097272d.htm ).
Monaco continues to hold Ted incommunicado, preventing him from sending or receiving mail. In fact, they restrict his communication with his family to one telephone call a week. This call is only allowed to last a few minutes and is always monitored closely to prevent any discussion of the case. Ted is forced by his jailers to take a psychotropic medication and is regularly "interrogated" by the Monaco judge -- Patricia Richet. Reports have been received that Judge Richet is a violent person who has displayed unstable behavior in the past. She allegedly has a history of assaulting a fellow judge, putting him in the hospital for a week. She also tears up letters from Ted's children in front of Ted rather than let him read them.
Hundreds of family, friends, work associates, parents of patients, and Army veterans who served with Ted have vouched for him as being a loyal husband, loving father, and an exemplary professional of great skill and compassion. Ted has also been defended by then-chairman of the House International Relations Committee Ben Gilman and Ted's congresswoman Sue Kelly, who have written Prince Rainier III of Monaco on Ted's behalf. Monaco has no evidence of any crime by Ted; they have no witnesses and no credible case against him. Even worse, Monaco has planted false evidence and suppressed vast amounts of exculpatory evidence -- even passing a special Monaco law that enables them to hold Ted four years without trial.
The Geneva prosecutor has said that Safra was killed for his cooperation with the FBI regarding the laundering through Safra's Republic National Bank of $4.8 billion in IMF loans to Russia.
Regardless of the reason "why," it is obvious that Ted Maher is a scapegoat for a murder by others. We are working to obtain his release and to correct the grave injustice being done to an American Green beret veteran and medical professional.
Ted Maher -- a giver of life, not a taker -- needs our help.
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To read the "BASIC TIMELINE" that describes the events surrounding the night of December 3, 1999, click here:
American Green Beret Veteran TED MAHER Held Hostage by Monaco for 498 Days and Counting... (Thread I)
To read the "BASIC TIMELINE
American Green Beret Veteran TED MAHER Held Hostage by Monaco for 537 Days and Counting... (Thread II)
American Green Beret Veteran TED MAHER Held Hostage by Monaco for 544 Days and Counting... (Thread III)
American Green Beret Veteran TED MAHER Held Hostage by Monaco for 544 Days and Counting... (Thread IV)
American Green Beret Veteran TED MAHER Held Hostage by Monaco for 615 Days and Counting... (second Thread IV)
American Green Beret Veteran TED MAHER Held Hostage by Monaco for 629 Days and Counting... (Thread VI)
American Green Beret Vet TED MAHER Held HOSTAGE by Monaco for 629 Days (Thread 6) second thread 6"
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(You can write in English on the French page and scroll down to read. Please note they have a tendency to delete messages regarding Ted - not "fairytale-correct.")
He is far stronger than the cockroaches doing this and he will survive.
In addition to his strength he is multiplied by his family and friends' unwavering steadfastness.
As his "defense" attorneys do nothing for him and his congresswoman Sue Kelly and her Ted-staffer Phyllis Coleman are AWOL as though Ted were anthrax, it's up to us to bump everybody's coin return.
So. . .BUMP
Please PLEASE they just have to let Ted go. FREE HIM Monoco!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(also, remember Capt. Edmond Pope!!)
IF IT WAS YOU WE WOULD BE BUMPING TOO
American Green Beret Vet TED MAHER Held HOSTAGE by Monaco for 629 Days
What I would suggest, if feasable and doable for the sake of freedom, is that Mrs Maher hole up with her family somewhere from which place she can wage a guerrilla campaign in this case, using arguments above. Forcing Monaco to disclose in general its banking practices would go a long way to include the MAher case to the spot light as a particular example. Such scandal would also be used by our own government to put on the pressure. After all, our national security is more important than banking freedom. This is war, and maybe Ted is part of this war.
Stay wel - Stay safe - Stay armed - Free Ted NOW
H.S.H. CROWN PRINCE ALBERT OF MONACO PRESENTS MAYOR GIULIANI WITH MONACO’S SEPTEMBER 11 SOLIDARITY FUND
$500,000 Raised to Support Families of Firemen, Police, and Rescue Workers
NEW YORK- On October 23, 2001, H.S.H. Prince Albert of Monaco will be in New York City to present Mayor Rudolph Giuliani with the proceeds of Monaco’s September 11th Solidarity Fund, created by the Principality following the terror attacks on the United States.After an official meeting of His Highness and Mayor Giuliani at City Hall, H.S.H. Prince Albert will tour the Ground Zero area and show support to the firefighters, police, and rescue workers. He will also visit the Pier 94 Family Center to show his sympathy to the victim’s families.
Monégasque residents and businesses, touched by the tragedy that befell their dear and close ally, contributed $500,000 to the Monaco September 11th Solidarity Fund. United with their effort is the Princess Grace Foundation-USA, a New York-based organization dedicated to supporting performing artists in America. The Princess Grace Foundation will donate 50% of the net proceeds of their October 22nd New York awards gala to the Monaco solidarity fund.
The Monaco fund will be contributed to the Twin Towers Relief Fund established by Mayor Giuliani to assist, support, and recognize the families of members of New York City’s uniformed services.
Through the legacy and sweet remembrance of American-born Princess Grace, the Principality of Monaco has for many decades enjoyed long-lasting and intimate ties with the United States and its people. For over forty years, the Principality has had representative offices in New York City and has collaborated with the United States on numerous business and charitable endeavors, humanitarian causes and cultural exchanges. In addition, Monaco enjoys the reputation as one of America’s beloved tourist destinations.
“We are honored to support America in this terrible time of suffering and loss. Monaco’s heritage is directly linked with the United States and although our country is small, our hearts are big. We have been uniquely touched by the recent tragic events and hope that our contribution demonstrates our unending solidarity and unity with the United States,” said Maguy Maccario-Doyle, Consul General of Monaco in New York.
MONACO: LET TED COME HOME TO HIS FAMILY NOW!!!
TERRORIST ATTACKS ON AMERICA
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Monaco, September 11, 2001 - His Serene Highness the Sovereign Prince of Monaco and the Monégasque people express their deepest sympathies to and solidarity with the United States and the American people in the aftermath of the terrible events of September 11. We join the rest of the world in feeling profound horror at these senseless and evil acts directed at thousands of innocent and well-meaning people.
May this terrible moment in history serve to unite people of all nations in a concerted effort to eliminate the forces of hatred and violence and create an international community in which peace, security and freedom are the rights of every individual.
MONACO: DO THE RIGHT THING - LET TED COME HOME TO HIS FAMILY NOW!!!
Apparently, Lily Safra's new house in London is considered to be the most "beautiful seen...Opulent."
Maybe there are some New York FReepers who can let Crown Prince Albert know of the plight of American Ted Maher who has been denied his freedom by Monaco for nearly 2 years now! Maybe Prince Albert is unware, for surely, how can he allow this terrible injustice in Monaco to continue?!
Aren't Prince Albert and Ted the same age? While Albert eats his cake in America, Ted longs to taste his freedom again as he sits wrongly imprisoned in Monaco!
Do the graceful thing, Prince Albert - tell your father to let Ted (who is also a father of 3 young children) come home now!
S'il vous plait!
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