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Re: Perdue names D.A. to crime commission

NANASIX — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:17:25 -0400

I cannot believe Gov. Perdue appointed Scott Thomas to the State Crime Commission. This man can't be trusted, he doesn't convict the criminals in his own jurisdiction, i.e., Carteret County. He's had a Felony Bigamy charge pending against Fawzi N. Asmar who was in the U.S. illegally for over ten years, not to mention he played a big roll in the Cigarette Smuggling from N.C. to Michigan for years. Asmar was charged on 2-1-07, and still hasn't been indicted, and Thomas has everything he needs for indictment and conviction. He has this man's own sworn testimony that he was still married to his Lebanese wife when he married American wife in Carteret County, he has a copy of the Lebanese Annulment the wife overseas got in the church which isn't recognized in N.C., and it was six years after he married the American wife. I'm of the impression that Scott Thomas takes his orders from David McFayden, the Ex-DA, that just happened to retired when the SBI was doing a big investigation which included him. Scott Thomas, David Spencer, no one has bothered to tell any judge on the bench that this man was ordered to leave the U.S. as an illegal by 5-21-07, so the bond can be forfeited and a bench warrant issued so he could be arrested the next time he's seen, and believe me, he's here, and has been seen by several that know him. His business continues to operate seven days a week, with no one doing anything. Asmar's g/friend now runs the business, she has his full POA, yet Child Support Services attorney Andrew Lassiter won't let a warrant be issued for his arrest, or attach his business account when thousands are due. I wonder why not? He won't do anything, just as Scott T won't do anything. This man has three big wig attorneys, one for the Bigamy, one for civil matters, as in getting him the equity in the home he put nothing into by lying to the Clerk of Court, that Bigamy prohibited him from anything, but Randal Hunter got by with it, and another New Bern firm helping get him back into the U.S. legally, and surely they don't want a felony conviction before this is done, as it would prohibit his getting back in legally...what a crock our legal system is. Gov. Perdue should have done her homework before putting Thomas in this position. If he won't protect Carteret County citizens, what makes her think he will help the state? He has many DUI charges, plus rape and assault charges on his court calendars that never get prosecuted for up to two years...why? He nor his staff can be trusted, he doesn't represent the people and enforce the laws, it's for his own personal gain, and he shouldn't be allowed on the State Crime Commission at all. He should be removed asap. Let him show he can handle the job he was voted in office to do before adding anything else to his plate.

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Re: Perdue names D.A. to crime commission

ShelbyTarheel — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:21:29 -0400

No negative local news articles at www.shelbystar.com because the Star publisher Skip Foster is married to district court judge Anna F. Foster and does not publish anything about the corruption in the Cleveland County court system. My sources are the court records for Jimmy Walter Gettys in Cleveland County and Rutherford County; also you may see his and son James Marion Gettys criminal records at www.doc.state.nc.us - Offender Search. James Marion Gettys is in prison at the Cleveland County Correctional Facility serving 5-years for the same felony drug charges that D.A. Shaffer dismissed against Jim Gettys. I talked with a charlotte attorney who worked with the FBI. He told me he had seen confidential records on very prominent people in Shelby / Cleveland County who were involved in illegal drugs trafficking. The present Special-Agent-in-Charge of the FBI Charlotte office, Nathanial Gray is originally from Shelby.

PICTURE: http://www.nccrimecontrol.org/NewsReleases/2009/GCCOaths6-4-09.jpg

Re: Perdue names D.A. to crime commission

concerned53 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:05:56 -0400

What are the details/facts about Shaffer dismissing charges against a METH dealer? Any articles to refer to?

Re: Perdue names D.A. to crime commission

ShelbyTarheel — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:09:43 -0400

D.A. Shaffer will not be a positive influence on the Crime Commission until he can explain why he has dismissed all felony drug charges against the largest METH dealer in western North Carolina as his bank account increases with each dismissal.

Elite Deviance in North Carolina

AquaMan — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:51:47 -0400

lets hope they take a look at organized upperworld crime, the 'white collar wilding' and looting of the public coffers that has been so prevalent during the age of George Bush and Mike Easley.

Appalachian State prof Matthew Robinson explains what has happened in his new book, "Greed Is Good: Maximization and Elite Deviance in America" which just came out.

Let's hope the crime commission shifts its focus from street gangs to the far more detrimental corporate crime.

Re: Perdue names D.A. to crime commission

BitterEXdemocrat — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:28:45 -0400

My sentiments exactly...wonder if this new group will have the guts to look into broad NC democrat corruption? We will see...otherwise, yet another ineffective NC group bound by political correctness...Im guessing each is a democrat, right?

Re: Young up for Crime Control?

bf2214 — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:20:46 -0500

Oh my! Definitely a "fox guarding the hen house" situation!

Re: Young up for Crime Control?

asace33 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:15:11 -0500

What a great Utilities Commission - bunch of Easley hacks. Hope we have no major issue arise since these clowns will have no idea. And now Reuben Young another Easley hack for this post. Right. Real change. So far Perdue is Easley is a skirt.

Thomas to Crime Control. Perdue Credibiity on the Line.....

ThomasPaine — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:31:50 -0500

Thomas has extensive service in statewide law enforcement. District Attorney in eastern North Carolina. State Senator and State House Member. Thomas is considered by many including Basnight to be one of the up and coming leaders in North Carolina.

In addition, Thomas is a native of New Bern (Perdue's home) and has worked hand-in-hand with the Governor-elect for over 20 years- along with members of his family- played a key role in getting Perdue elected every step of her career- and getting her where she is today.

Word on the street is Perdue has damaged her credibility considerably since November with many of her long-time supporters. Her personal solicitation of a number of secretary candidates-- including Thomas for the Crime Control & Public Safety role-- and subsequent decision will be looked at closely by watchers across the state.
If she hangs Thomas out to dry (a lifelong supporter and highly qualified professional) after soliciting his involvement... she will have set a dangerous pattern. Further demonstrating Perdue's rapid alienation of many key supporters at an alarming rate, many whom only weeks ago she was begging for resources to win a tight governors race....

According to supporters, since November Perdue has turned a deaf ear and has insolated herself in-hiding behind a underperforming Zack Ambrose, surrounded with a odd assortment of re-treaded bureaurcrats zero representation in her inner-circle with any crediblity outside the beltway with grassroots who elected her.

Word is many life-long supporters are extremely angry- and in a way which (if not adddressed) will manifest itself in stiff opposition and disregard to her agenda in the state legislature, causing her influence to be limited and legislative leaders taking a heightened leadership role in the upcoming session.

Re: Names in the mix for Perdue's Cabinet?

FFC1304 — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:44:01 -0500

if the people want it, we can deliver! its NEEDED NOW! 1 Senator for EVERY COUNTY in NC regardless of size!!!

Re: DOT appointment.

FFC1304 — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:41:51 -0500

Soon there will be some really great exposition of corruption in the DOT, etc by the great Fern Shubert, who will continue in the role of de facto investigator in the absence of Les Merritt!

Fern Shubert should be our governor instead of Sugar Dumplin.

Re: Names in the mix for Perdue's Cabinet?

bellaparola — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:20:44 -0500

What about Valeria Lee? She is one of the second round of transition team leaders, and finished up at Golden Leaf earlier this year. Is she really retired, or would she like to wrap up her career as, say, Secretary of Administration? It wouldn't be too surprising if she was aiming for Commerce, either.

Re: N.C. Spin's names in the mix for Perdue

dahedgehog — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:14:15 -0500

"J.B. Buxton to remain advisor to the governor on education."

Buxton has been Deputy State Superintendent at DPI since January 2007.

DOT appointment.

SouthsideJohnny — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:39:15 -0500

The NCDOT is one of those organizations that has spun out of control. Too many people spending too much money for whatever results are generated. It definitely does not need another caretaker who will only perpetuate the joke that it is. A private organization with the budget of the NCDOT could pave the world.

Throw the NCDOT into the mix with the big Detroit three. Add water, simmer for 30 minutes, then dump in the fish tank.