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…
It’s been a question that has dogged Scott Rothstein for the past couple of years: Where is the money coming from that he’s spending all over town? Von Allmen The answers are coming slowly, and they point to the fact that a great deal of the money came from his friends and neighbors…
So I had an interview today with Roger Stone — the famed Republican dirty trickster and political consultant who had an office in Scott Rothstein’s law firm and teamed up with him on certain political projects — and I’ll have a full post up tomorrow about it. But first some highlights: — He said…
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. In short, he’s facing the music. One source says Rothstein sent a text message to a close friend (and victim) today that included the words, “I’m a…
Multiple sources say that Scott Rothstein has returned. One source says Rothstein flew into Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and is planning to head to the law firm right now. One sources says he has money to return. He flew in on a G-5 and is said to be (as I write this…
The Broward County School Board under federal investigation for rampant corruption and audits repeatedly reveal that taxpayers have been ripped off. So what is School Board member Maureen Dinnen doing about it? She’s kicking one of the best watchdog activists in Broward County off the board’s audit committee. Dinnen’s assistant, Denise Usefof, informed district officials this…
There are some amazing stories brewing on the Scott Rothstein front, but while I’m reporting those, let’s look at his cars. At various times, Rothstein has owned Bentleys, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royces, Porsches, the works. At one time, he had a fleet of high-priced autos worth millions of dollars that he kept in…
OK, here’s some of the latest info: — Scene from Bova Prime: At Scott Rothstein’s Las Olas eatery, Russ Klenet and George Platt were just seen sitting at the bar together when Broward Mayor Stacy Ritter came in and joined them (complete with a hug and kiss for the lobbyist). After they…
I was lucky enough to get some video footage surrounding Scott Rothstein and his law firm, beginning with an incognito interview of Rothstein displaying some of his myriad skills on what just might be Moroccan television, followed by exclusive video from the federal investigation. Comes with killer soundtrack and all:…
Broward County Chief Judge Victor Tobin sent out an email to all Broward County judges this morning informing them that the firm of Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler is filing a motion to have a receiver appointed for the law firm. “[I]f you have a case with the firm please be patient…
A federal investigation into Rothstein’s investment scheme is under way. Rothstein’s whereabouts are still unknown, though rumors persist that he is in Morocco, which has no extradition treaty with the United States. I’m not sure we’ll know for sure anytime soon, but I can say that when I briefly…
The Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler law firm has hired prominent lawyer and former U.S. Attorney Kendall Coffey to represent it in what he called “very very difficult circumstances” caused by an imploding investment venture by the firm’s president, Scott Rothstein, who is believed to be in Morocco. ”The allegations [against Rothstein] do not involve…
OK, everybody’s talking about attorney Scott Rothstein today. Phones are lighting up among politicians and power brokers, and rumors are flying. Rothstein, at right, poses with his wife and a friend. One of Rothstein’s signature restaurants, Bova Ristorante in Boca Raton, suddenly shut down on October 18. Bova Prime on Las…
The Sun-Sentinel actually broke a story about the Broward County School Board today. I feel so proud of them, I can barely contain myself. The story concerned Bob Parks. You know, that guy who has been sitting on the School Board for 23 years representing the corrupt machine of lobbyists…
I haven’t written about the Craig Cohen case yet, but it’s time to get started. He was the man brutally beaten by numerous assailants on April 6 in Wilton Manors after leaving the Peter Pan Diner. The beating left the 47-year-old Cohen in a coma; he died on October 7 from his injuries. Though it…
Since Fort Lauderdale Mayor John “Jack” Seiler has been crowned as a prince of integrity and ethics by the Broward County School Board, I decided to see who has filled up his campaign coffers with cash. And what I found should, put simply, disqualify him from the commission. Apparently, Superintendent James Notter didn’t conduct…
Here I was trying to take a moderate, calm stance on the Broward County School Board’s new Puppy Dog Commission when I look up to see that one of the members, former Florida Attorney General Bob Butterworth, took what looks very much like a veiled swipe at me during yesterday morning’s dog and po– er,…
Deputy Superintendent Michael Garretson, who oversees the Broward County School Board’s construction department, personally interceded in an attempt to add $184,000 worth of work to a school cafeteria project being done by a company that employed his nephew, according to School Board records. Garretson last year instructed the School Board project manager overseeing…
Well, the comments on the post about the newly appointed School Board Commission below show once again that this place has the smartest and most knowledgable readers in town. Which isn’t surprising since you so often get to see the future front page of the Sentinel here a few weeks in advance (the paper got…
So much for the Sun-Sentinel television show SFL Live, which was once billed by Tribune execs as a revolution in programming. Now it’s called The Morning Show, a groundbreaking name if ever there was one. This morning they ditched the old set; the hosts are now sitting safely behind a desk. In…
The Broward County School Board has gathered three influential men to look into its troubled construction department and other matters, new Board Member Kevin Tynan just told me. Apparently realizing that the problem is too big for it to handle, Superintendent James Notter has asked for, and received, the services…
You haven’t heard the last from Joe Eggelletion. The former Broward County County Commissioner has already been removed from office after he fell for an FBI sting and was hit with money-laundering charges. His federal case surprisingly has nothing to do with his elected office; the feds allege he tried to launder…
