William Cellini trial opening statements, October 6, 2011, Stuart Levine drug use, Where is Tony Rezko?
From The Chicago Tribune October 6, 2011.
“Defense, U.S. disagree if Cellini was shaking down or helping”
“After listening to a federal prosecutor for nearly 40 minutes lay out how Springfield power broker William Cellini allegedly plotted to extort campaign cash from a Hollywood producer, veteran attorney Dan Webb stood up and put a decidedly different spin on the story.
Cellini was only trying to help an old friend, Webb insisted Wednesday to the jury. And in the end, he did, Webb maintained.
“This story does have a happy ending,” Webb said with emphasis as Cellini’s long-awaited trial started in earnest following the selection of 12 jurors and four alternates.
The longtime statehouse insider is charged with trying to shake down producer Thomas Rosenberg in 2004 for a $1.5 million contribution to the campaign of then-Gov.Rod Blagojevich.
Cellini was no innocent victim of circumstances, contended Assistant U.S. Attorney Gregory Deis in his opening remarks to jurors.
“The defendant didn’t slip, fall and find himself in the middle of an extortion,” he said. “He was in. Eyes wide open.”
Cellini’s federal trial on fraud and attempted extortion charges marks the last of the corruption cases arising from the scandal that toppled Blagojevich and many of his top aides.
On Wednesday, two rows of supporters, many of whom had traveled from Springfield, sat behind Cellini, 76, who has wielded influence behind the scenes in Springfield for four decades.
Webb attacked what he called six flaws in the governnment’s evidence, including the fact that Rosenberg won’t testify that Cellini directly asked him for money. Webb also said that it was Rosenberg who called Cellini for help when his investments at the Teachers’ Retirement System, or TRS, were threatened.
Webb also blasted Stuart Levine, the prosecution’s key witness, as unreliable. He warned jurors that they would be stunned by Levine’s “secret life” of serious drug abuse and “24-hour binge parties.”
But the prosecutor noted that secretly recorded phone calls between Levine and Cellini prove that Cellini was deeply involved in the extortion plot.
Deis portrayed Cellini as a consummate insider with access and influence who could simply pick up a phone and reach decision-makers in state government.
In a low and serious tone, Deis explained how Cellini’s longtime connections in state politics set the stage for the alleged 2004 plot.
After more than a quarter-century of Republican rule in the governor’s office, Democrat Blagojevich’s election posed a dilemma for Cellini, according to the government.
But he secretly made a deal with two of the governor’s key advisers, Antoin “Tony” Rezko and Christopher Kelly, that he would raise campaign money for Blagojevich to keep his influence at TRS, the prosecutor alleged. Levine was a corrupt member of the TRS board.
The government alleges Cellini had a financial reason for the move — an investment company he controlled made millions of dollars in fees from TRS.
At one point Deis noted Cellini’s considerable power by referring to his Downstate nickname — “the pope.”
Cellini, wearing a bright pink tie, sat calmly with his hands folded neatly on the defense table as the two sides told jurors what they believe the evidence will be as the trial unfolds over the next several weeks.
On a screen in the courtroom in the U.S. Dirksen Courthouse, Webb flashed a litany of Levine’s flaws, called him a con man and then listed five illegal drugs abused by Levine.
Webb told the jury of “24-hour binge parties” in hotels, including the infamous “Purple Hotel.”
“You’re gonna be flabbergasted by Stuart Levine’s secret life,” Webb told jurors.
The sordid details had played out at Rezko’s 2008 trial. Levine was a key witness for the government then as well.”
Read more:
Tony Rezko does not have a drug problem, but he does have a Obama problem.
Where is Tony Rezko?
Citizen WElls 
THE feds are using Stuart Levine who:
has admitted lying to the feds
Has lied on the stand and got caught (said he went “cold turke” after his arrest but when confronted by Duffy admitted “using” a couple of times after that)
Has admitted using meth, cocaine, crack, ketamine and other drugs for over 30 years spending over a million dollars between 2000 and 2004.
Has admitted forgetting writing a check for $3 million dollars and accusing his secretary of forging the check…
The reason the feds won’t let Tony Rezko testify;
He wrote a letter claiming his innocents to Judge Amy St. Eve…
http://dailycaller.com/2011/10/06/fast-and-furious-docs-reveal-holder-was-given-multiple-detailed-accounts-of-gun-program/
Jon Stewart: For Mitt Romney to Win, He Has to Convince Republicans He’s Not Mitt Romney
http://ace.mu.nu/
Free Speech | October 6, 2011 at 1:31 pm |
Jon Stewart: For Mitt Romney to Win, He Has to Convince Republicans He’s Not Mitt Romney
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That just about sums it up!
Steve Jobs tell his Life Story:
Steve Jobs tells his Life Story:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
Cabby – AZ | October 6, 2011 at 2:00 pm |
Free Speech | October 6, 2011 at 1:31 pm |
Jon Stewart: For Mitt Romney to Win, He Has to Convince Republicans He’s Not Mitt Romney
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That just about sums it up!
And yet Romney is the man that Cain wants as his VP. And demRat paxson wants Cain for President. And we all know where demRat paxson is coming from:
Paxson | March 21, 2011 at 8:58 pm |
“Hillary… is looking like Barry frigging Goldwater to me right now. She’s the only grown up in the room and…there is no doubt that she is an American and loves our country…”
When have I ever said that you lying piece of garbage. People who know you have been talking and your past is quite colorful and very different than this stance you take here.
You POS are a Democrat agitator. Probably paid for by Hussein himself.
Filthy liar.
“Jerome Corsi: Full Obama Eligibility Presentation; Sarasota Patriots Event; Sarasota Florida”
[Links to parts 2-8 at ORYR]
http://obamareleaseyourrecords.blogspot.com/2011/10/jerome-corsi-full-obama-eligibility.html
If Cain picks Romney or vice versa, I am fine with that. Now I have said it. I want the Republicans to win and destructive child molestors who try to distract attention away from any positive momentum are like poison to us. The same way that they are like poison in their community and in their own home.
My last post is directed at no one in particular, just the Frank Marshall Davis disciples. But if the shoe fits. That could be you.
When asked at the last debate whom each would consider as the VP, Cain reached over to Newt Gingrich and indicated he would be proud to have Newt as his VP. Where is this talk about Cain wanting Romney coming from? Methinks it is from perhaps inflammatory sources.
Odumbo get’s the news surfing Yahoo! LMAO
What an idiot
http://www.breitbart.tv/obama-fails-the-couric-test-cant-give-straight-answer-on-what-web-sites-he-reads/
I’m sending money to Mitt
Pat1789 Mitt is a likable and intelligent man with sound values. If he wins I will support him 100%. Until then I’m a Herman
Cain guy.
Pat 1789 | October 6, 2011 at 3:55 pm |
I’m sending money to Mitt
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“mitt romney personal wealth”
http://www.google.com/webhp#hl=en&site=webhp&sa=X&ei=5gyOTtCREsTf0QHU1Iga&sqi=2&ved=0CCMQBSgA&q=mitt+romney+personal+wealth&spell=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=b12f5e501efbd0e5&biw=1540&bih=798
For what it may be worth, there are encryptions in the Bible–information at equidistant skips in Hebrew–that strongly suggest to me that Biden will finish out Obama’s term in office and become the 45th US President. Romney is indicated as the 46th.
One place Romney is so indicated is in the Book of Numbers chapters 4 thu 7. Ha-NSEE-46 (the 46th President) (skip 733) comes up at a 24.5% probability witn NSEE-ROMNY (President Romney) (skip 543) at a 0.0622% probability both relative to a common matrix (181).
Some Orthodox rabbis say one cannot predict from the Bible Code and to attempt to do so is like soothsaying. I am not trying to predict anything, just find that things with low probability showing against all odds indicate something beyond our grasp. (War with Iran also seems indicated if the “finds” are anything more than potential.)
Good article by Andrew McCarthy on Holder’s history of selective amnesia.
http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/279201/holder-s-dubious-history-andrew-c-mccarthy
HonorFirst, my first memory of Holder was when he was instrumental in Clinton’s pardoning of Marc Rich. After reading the article you linked, I am reminded that the fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree. Clinton was notoriously known for HIS lying, Holder is of the same ilk, and Obama is probably the worst of all. He lies most of the time. As some have said, “If his mouth is moving, he is lying.”
‘Economic Terrorist’ Wants ‘New Financial Crisis’ Now
This article reveals the vast network of agitators who are involved in the civil unrest we are now seeing. It is not going to go away anytime soon.
Read to find out more:
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=352685
The MSM is giving wall to wall coverage of the Wall Street protesters, but they couldn’t even print a decent photo of the Tea Party protesters march in DC.
Cain said only if Romney converted and came over to his 9-9-9 strategy rather than hanging on to the old way of thinking which people don’t want he might consider him as possible VP. That’s not exactly endorsing him in his current or past history. And he liked Newt’s ability to think on his feet with new solutions.
P.S. Cain also said that he was merely playing along with the “game” question….that it was only a game within the debate….not serious!
We shouldn’t take things out of context for personal advantage….that’s playing O’s “game”!
Observer. I agree with you. Certain people are only here to cause problems with constancy making outlandish statements accompanied by always incorrect observations. His purpose is to create division.
If Holder gets away with the F&F investigation then we know BOTH PARTIES ARE IN CAHOOTS. Then it will be time for the Constitutional Party. A 3 way party would cause Obama to lose because NO ONE will get the 270 Electoral College votes and the Republican Congress will select the President. Then we just have to pray they don’t select the USURPER again!
Title on Drudge: ‘It’s Starting:’
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MANDATED_HEALTH_BENEFITS?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2011-10-06-19-09-42
Did anyone see SP on Greta last night. She appeared so much more relaxed now that she announced she is NOT running. She can truly be a “king” “queen” maker now. She will be much more powerful and feared in this position. During the interview, at around the 8:58 mark, Greta was asking her about the strengths and weaknesses of O….SP at first thought she was asking about Herman Cain, then you can almost see the Mama Grizzly come through as she lambasts Obama. I loved what she had to say. Ya’ll will kick out of it. We WILL defeat you, Obama….lol, good job SP
http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/on-the-record/index.html#/v/1202857934001/palin-why-im-not-running/?playlist_id=86925
At least some are taking a stand on Gay Marriages…..
Chaplains Refuse to Perform Same-Sex Marriages – US – CBN …
http://www.cbn.com/…/2011/October/Chaplains-Refuse-to-Perform-Same-.
Sorry, hope this works
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2011/October/Chaplains-Refuse-to-Perform-Same-Sex-Marriages-/
Orly Taitz has a court date to obtain Obama’s birth certificate, lets see how this goes, and whether or not she gets what she wants from the Hawaii court.
Just verified with the staff of Judge Nishimura. My case to produce Obama’s original BC for expert inspection is on, no change, hearing October 12th, 8:30 am, Ist Circuit, Honolulu, HI
Posted on | October 6, 2011
Message body
Dear Dr.Taitz,
I just spoke to Judge Rhonda A.Nishimura’s assistant she told me there was a motion set for 10-12-2011 @8:30am she also asked how I was related to this case and I told her I was a concerned citizen!! Hope this helps you out and I would suggest you have other people call as well. ph#(808)539-4012
Respectfully, .Mr.John Guarneri
If you are my supporter, please, come to the courtroom Judge Nishimura, 8:30 am, first circuit court, 777 Punchbowl street in Honolulu HI, judge Rhonda Nishimura.
If you are a member of the media, and want to video record or telecast, you need to get a prior approval from the court
Open Letter to All Fifty Governors
“LEAD FROM THE FRONT!”
by John Sutherland, ©2011
The U.S. Constitution was created by representatives of the original 13 colonies
(Oct. 6, 2011) — Dear Governors all,
Unless there was massive voter and/or election fraud in your state elections, each and every one of you has been elected by your citizens to manage the executive branch of your state’s republic form of government to the best of your ability, and, according to the terms of your sworn oath of office, to defend and protect both your state constitution and the Constitution for the United States.
It is your oath of office and your commitment to your citizens that I want to address here.
People of your state are in the midst of witnessing the complete and utter destruction of our federal republic and several state governments at the hands of many dedicated progressive and Marxist enemies within our state and federal governments. Although this is largely happening at the federal level, and is happening after many years of preparation by our country’s enemies that include the international bankers, the wealthy and powerful elite, and several foreign governments, by your silence, you are complicit with this destruction. Read more.
Allen West: Keeping The Flame Burning
New York State Board of Elections Website Blocking Access To Natural Born Citizen Requirements
By
Pixel Patriot
10/5/2011
http://obamareleaseyourrecords.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-york-state-board-of-elections.html
Cabby – AZ | October 6, 2011 at 2:00 pm |
Free Speech | October 6, 2011 at 1:31 pm |
Jon Stewart: For Mitt Romney to Win, He Has to Convince Republicans He’s Not Mitt Romney
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That just about sums it up!
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Hmmmmmm…….let’s see.
Change his name to……….
Nomitt Romney……..or Not M Romney
Which birth certificate and what Social Security
does he use?
Oh the pain of it all………..And by txe way
Who’s your daddy!!!!
EXTREMISTS ON PARADE
Meet the Obama link to Wall Street terror
Radical’s plan involves strategy to collapse stock market
Posted: October 06, 2011
4:13 pm Eastern
By Aaron Klein
© 2011 WND
Wall Street
Stephen Lerner, a controversial anti-capitalist SEIU organizer, is one of the forces behind the protests on Wall Street and nationwide, according to quotes obtained by a socialist activist who doubles as a Washington Post columnist.
WND was first to report Lerner was the brain behind some of the economic protest templates being used by the Occupy Wall Street campaign.
Lerner recently laid out a mass economic protest plan intended to bring down the stock market, and boasted his plan could be used to cause a new financial crisis. His ideology prompted some conservative critics to go so far as to label him an economic terrorist.
Writing in the Washington Post on Tuesday, columnist Harold Meyerson, the vice-chair of Democratic Socialists of America, quoted Lerner describing how a coalition is fomenting the current economic protests.
Read more: Meet the Obama link to Wall Street terror http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=352685#ixzz1a3MN1Cb1
HonorFirst | October 6, 2011 at 8:06 pm |
Did anyone see SP on Greta last night. She appeared so much more relaxed now that she announced she is NOT running. She can truly be a “king” “queen” maker now. She will be much more powerful and feared in this position. During the interview, at around the 8:58 mark, Greta was asking her about the strengths and weaknesses of O….SP at first thought she was asking about Herman Cain, then you can almost see the Mama Grizzly come through as she lambasts Obama. I loved what she had to say. Ya’ll will kick out of it. We WILL defeat you, Obama….lol, good job SP
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Has Sarah Palin said whether or not she would except the vice presidential nomination?
I just saw Herman Cain SHRED Lawrence O’Donnell in an interview on MSNBC. My admiration grows for him daily.
Whatever happened to the supposed sentencing of ex-gov. Rod Blagojevich.? Not a word about him. Is he singing like a canary to take everybody down with him. We’ve never heard what happened
Here is that complete interview –
http://freedomslighthouse.net/2011/10/06/msnbcs-lawrence-odonnell-goes-after-herman-cain-with-repeated-gotcha-questions-in-combative-interview-complete-video-10611/
Whatever you do, watch the 3 part interview with Laurence O’Donnell I just previously posted. Herman destroyed LO.
MSNBC IS THE RECTAL THERMOMETER FOR POTOMAC FEVER
Potomac Fever: the Latest Epidemic (written in 1988)
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,967830,00.html
Herman Cain does not have Potomac Fever. ALL THE REST OF BOTH PARTIES HAVE.
Mr. Bill(ms. helga) | October 7, 2011 at 6:46 am |
Here is that complete interview –
http://freedomslighthouse.net/2011/10/06/msnbcs-lawrence-odonnell-goes-after-herman-cain-with-repeated-gotcha-questions-in-combative-interview-complete-video-10611
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Loved Herman Cain interview, he shredded Liarance Odonnell. Every time Cain exposed Liarance’s lies Liarance would get a $hiteating grin on his face, because he knew he was busted.