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  • Fort Lauderdale police surround Scott Rothstein's law firm

    11/03/2009 12:03:42 PM PST · by tennmountainman · 42 replies · 5,460+ views
    Miami Herold ^ | 11/3/09 | AMY SHERMAN
    Amid rumors that prominent Broward attorney Scott Rothstein has returned to town and may try to go to his law firm, Fort Lauderdale police on Tuesday surrounded his firm's building at 401 E. Las Olas Blvd. On Monday, the politically influential firm attempted to oust Rothstein amid a criminal investigation into his business dealings. The investigation into Rothstein, a major fundraiser for Gov. Charlie Crist, Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink and other major politicians has left candidates in the lurch and the law firm reeling. The firm -- Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler -- was a top sponsor of a Fort Lauderdale...
  • Rothstein Funded Charlie Crist's VP Effort (Ugly Rumor of Crist Making Out With Woman Shot Down)

    12/17/2009 2:06:39 PM PST · by PJ-Comix · 13 replies · 631+ views
    Broward Palm Beach New Times ^ | December 16, 2009 | Bob Norman
    Remember how Charlie Crist emerged on the "short list" to become John McCain's running mate last year? Maloman Photographers Crist with the Rothsteins at Versace mansion wedding. ​Well, the behind-the-scenes money that helped make that happen came from, yes, of course, Scott Rothstein. Those were the Ponzi schemer's favorite candidates, after all. Rothstein, you understand, put huge amounts of his stolen money into the campaign coffers of both Crist and McCain. He put millions of dollars into McCain's campaign, most of it bundled illegally through lawyers in the RRA firm and business associates. So much that Rothstein was made a member of the Arizona senator's unofficial "kitchen cabinet" of top...
  • FL-Sen. 2010: Crist fundraiser accused of fraud (racketeering, Ponzi schemes, Canada, Morocco)

    11/21/2009 7:52:54 PM PST · by rabscuttle385 · 55 replies · 2,488+ views
    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- An attorney who was a major fundraiser for Florida Gov. Charlie Crist allegedly conducted an investment scam that cost investors millions, a lawsuit alleges. A group of investors said in a suit filed against Scott Rothstein that the co-partner of the Rothstein, Rosenfeldt and Adler law firm took part in a scheme that cost the plaintiffs more than $100 million, The Miami Herald reported Friday.
  • FL-Sen. 2010: Crist’s office 'looking into' Rothstein appointment (as Feds probe $1B+ Ponzi scheme)

    11/21/2009 7:56:39 PM PST · by rabscuttle385 · 4 replies · 600+ views
    The South Florida Business Journal ^ | 2009-11-18 | Paul Brinkmann
    Gov. Charlie Crist’s office is “looking into” the possibility of removing embattled attorney Scott Rothstein from the state’s Judicial Nominating Committee. Rothstein has offered to surrender his license to practice law. But, he may remain a member of JNC unless, or until, he’s charged with a felony crime. Gov. Charlie Crist named Rothstein to the JNC in August 2008. “Typically, the governor would only step in when felony charges are filed against a public official,” said Sterling Ivey, Crist’s spokesman. “Whether we will act before that point in this case is not clear yet. Our legal office is looking into...
  • Lawyer Crashes After a Life in the Fast Lane

    11/15/2009 6:41:06 AM PST · by Brilliant · 33 replies · 2,685+ views
    WSJ ^ | 11.14.09 | NATHAN KOPPEL and MIKE ESTERL
    No one ever accused Florida attorney Scott Rothstein of being subtle -- or of skimping. Some investors say they were impressed by the ties Scott Rothstein, left, had with Florida luminaries, including Gov. Charlie Crist, right. .At an Eagles concert this year, Don Henley, the band's drummer, singled out Mr. Rothstein and his wife, Kimberly. "I don't normally do this, but this goes out to Scott and Princess Kimmy on their one-year wedding anniversary," Mr. Henley told the audience as the band ripped into "Life in the Fast Lane," its paean to the perils of excess. Mr. Rothstein paid $100,000...
  • Here is a campaign picture for Marco Rubio to use (Crist is a fool)

    11/17/2009 9:44:25 AM PST · by Frantzie · 6 replies · 1,247+ views
    Vanity ^ | 10-17-2009 | Frantzie
    http://www.postonpolitics.com/2009/11/rothstein-gave-200k-to-gop-governors/ http://malomanblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/kswp_07.jpg
  • Rothstein Dealings...Raise Questions About Judicial Appointment (Charlie Crist)

    11/18/2009 5:16:12 PM PST · by Frantzie · 5 replies · 430+ views
    New Times of Broward & Palm Beach ^ | 10-18-2009 | Thomas Francis
    Attorneys at Scott Rothstein's firm landed a highly privileged meeting with the executive leadership of the North Broward Hospital District in September 2008, the month after Rothstein was appointed by his friend, Gov. Charlie Crist, to the nominating committee for Florida's 4th District Court of Appeals, according to documents that were part of an internal investigation at the district.
  • Schwarzenegger got big money from alleged Ponzi schemer

    11/17/2009 3:57:52 PM PST · by NormsRevenge · 12 replies · 650+ views
    Sac Bee ^ | 11/17/09 | Dan Walters
    A big chunk of the money that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger collected last year to finance a political reform ballot measure came from a man now being accused of running a massive Ponzi-style fraud in Florida. When federal investigators raided the offices of Fort Lauderdale, FL, attorney Scott Rothstein, looking for evidence to bolster civil and potentially criminal charges of running a huge Ponzi-style fraud, they found many pictures of Rothstein with prominent politicians. The Wall Street Journal reported that Rothstein appeared to be particularly close to Florida Gov. Charlie Crist but among other political figures in the photos were former...
  • Rothstein's G5 Flight Brokered By Crist's Wife's Ex-Husband's Jet

    11/05/2009 6:46:10 PM PST · by Frantzie · 8 replies · 681+ views
    New Times Broward-Palm Beach ^ | Nov. 5 2009 | Bob Norman
    Interesting fun fact of the day: The G5 that Scott Rothstein flew to Morocco and back was apparently arranged for Rothstein by Blue Star Jets. Blue Star Jets is owned by Todd Rome. Todd Rome is the ex-husband of Carol Rome. Carol Rome is the current wife of Florida governor and U.S. Senate candidate Charlie Crist. Charlie Crist is a guy who counted Rothstein as a friend and huge political donor.
  • Charlie Crist's Mojo Fading (Scott Rothstein connection & murder)

    11/16/2009 9:59:22 AM PST · by Frantzie · 4 replies · 619+ views
    St. Pete Times ^ | 11-16-2009 | Times Staff
    Charlie Crist has always courted national media attention and lately -- for better or worse -- he's getting it in spades. There was the Wall Street Journal piece on disgraced lawyer/fundraiser Scott Rothstein, featuring a front-page image of Crist with Rothstein, inscribed, "Scott -- you are amazing! -- Charlie Crist."
  • Scott Rothstein: The Crist Angle

    11/04/2009 10:22:02 PM PST · by Frantzie · 7 replies · 915+ views
    New Times Broward-Palm Beach ^ | Nov. 4 2009 | Bob Norman
    Rumors are circulating that Scott Rothstein, whose current whereabouts aren't known, spent a marathon 18 hours in talks with federal prosecutors last night and this morning. ​Sources say he was not only confessing to his own crimes but pointing the finger at others, including Gov. Charlie Crist, who was so close to Rothstein that he visited his home, dined with him, and attended a party at his wedding last year at the Versace mansion.
  • Rothstein Meeting With Federal Prosecutors (Crist may have a problem)

    11/03/2009 7:53:01 PM PST · by Frantzie · 22 replies · 1,087+ views
    New Times Broward & Palm Beach ^ | 11-3-2009 | Bob Norman
    Scott Rothstein is meeting with federal prosecutors tonight, according to numerous sources, and criminal charges appear imminent in the apparent Ponzi scheme that exceeds $400 million.