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Contributed Photo, 1564 Hillside Ave. N. More details to follow, including the full testimony of Jerry Moore (truly an artifact for the ages) but here is the quickie summary for those who need to know now, now, NoMi...
Questioning Jerry Moore on cross-examination is rather like trying to interrogate a Jello fruit salad with a Popsicle stick. What should take one swipe takes four, and even then the ultimate answer is vague, caveated, mumbly.
Moore claimed administrative expenses for JACC under the Ben Myers board were nowhere near the "91 percent" estimated by Bob Miller of NRP and, in any case, the point of NRP money was often to pay just those kinds of expenses. Twitchy, ticky Plaintiff Attorney Jill Clark--whose chocolate brown, understated outfit was far more complimentary today than yesterday's "blob of key lime pie leftovers" ensemble--appeared to be trying to chew through her own cheek to escape from god-knows-what as Jerry Moore casually admitted to spending JACC monies and then trying to figure out, in retrospect, what segregated accounts were eligible for those expenses.
Defense Attorney Schooler got around to asking about the existence of missing JACC records, and Jill Clark took the Fifth on behalf of Jerry, who did nothing so well on the stand as drink copious amounts of water from a Styrofoam cup.
The highlight of the day was unexpected, and came after testimony was introduced about Jerry Moore's resume. Moore admitted he had an AA degree, not a college degree. Schooler asked Moore if he was aware the school in question ("school" in question with quote marks, if you prefer) was out of business and its credits not accepted at any other school. Moore wasn't aware of that. Actually, if you counted up all the stuff Moore wasn't aware of, couldn't recall, had no knowledge of, and otherwise could not speak to...it's a pretty fair-sized bale of hay.
But getting to the HIGHLIGHT of the day: Defense Attorney David Schooler pulled a surprise out of his hat, suddenly questioning Jerry Moore about his involvement in the mortgage fraud deal at 1564 Hillside Ave. N., which was at the center of the Larry "Maximum" Maxwell criminal trial, and resulted in 18 felony convictions. After Jerry Moore's resume came into evidence, Schooler asked Jerry about something which mysteriously DID NOT appear on the resume: J.L. Moore Consulting, which was at the center of the 1564 Hillside Ave. N. deal, according to an invoice and check which was evidence in the Larry Maxwell trial.
Bottom line: Jerry Moore denied ever seeing the $5k check or the invoice for "windows" at 1564 Hillside Ave. N. The invoice wasn't produced by him, Moore said. He had no knowledge of it, no knowledge of what was going on at 1564 Hillside, no involvement with that matter WHATSOEVER, he had never HEARD of somebody named "John Foster." Yes, he'd heard of Keith Reitman (the seller in that dirty, fraudulent deal) but only because Reitman was on the board. Like Sergeant Schultz in the old "Hogan's Heroes" television series, Jerry Moore knew nothing, NOTHING!
Standing out in the hallway, I sort of accidentally had a brief conversation with Jerry Moore. Details will follow in a subsequent blog post. Those who know of any evidence that Jerry Moore admitted in other contexts to being involved at 1564 Hillside Ave. N. (long, teary phone conversations?) are urged to just, you know, take note of the anonymous comments function.
Oh, in regard to Jello fruit salad. Have I mentioned Jello is a fine product of General Mills, and General Mills supports many NoMi neighborhood programs? Do not allow my comparison of Jerry Moore to Jello fruit salad to impact your positive opinions about this particular dessert, or other fine Jello-based foods. Support your NoMi neighborhood, and make a point of buying enough JELLO to get you through the long, hot summer! Now is the time to stock up!!!!
Questioning Jerry Moore on cross-examination is rather like trying to interrogate a Jello fruit salad with a Popsicle stick. What should take one swipe takes four, and even then the ultimate answer is vague, caveated, mumbly.
Moore claimed administrative expenses for JACC under the Ben Myers board were nowhere near the "91 percent" estimated by Bob Miller of NRP and, in any case, the point of NRP money was often to pay just those kinds of expenses. Twitchy, ticky Plaintiff Attorney Jill Clark--whose chocolate brown, understated outfit was far more complimentary today than yesterday's "blob of key lime pie leftovers" ensemble--appeared to be trying to chew through her own cheek to escape from god-knows-what as Jerry Moore casually admitted to spending JACC monies and then trying to figure out, in retrospect, what segregated accounts were eligible for those expenses.
Defense Attorney Schooler got around to asking about the existence of missing JACC records, and Jill Clark took the Fifth on behalf of Jerry, who did nothing so well on the stand as drink copious amounts of water from a Styrofoam cup.
The highlight of the day was unexpected, and came after testimony was introduced about Jerry Moore's resume. Moore admitted he had an AA degree, not a college degree. Schooler asked Moore if he was aware the school in question ("school" in question with quote marks, if you prefer) was out of business and its credits not accepted at any other school. Moore wasn't aware of that. Actually, if you counted up all the stuff Moore wasn't aware of, couldn't recall, had no knowledge of, and otherwise could not speak to...it's a pretty fair-sized bale of hay.
But getting to the HIGHLIGHT of the day: Defense Attorney David Schooler pulled a surprise out of his hat, suddenly questioning Jerry Moore about his involvement in the mortgage fraud deal at 1564 Hillside Ave. N., which was at the center of the Larry "Maximum" Maxwell criminal trial, and resulted in 18 felony convictions. After Jerry Moore's resume came into evidence, Schooler asked Jerry about something which mysteriously DID NOT appear on the resume: J.L. Moore Consulting, which was at the center of the 1564 Hillside Ave. N. deal, according to an invoice and check which was evidence in the Larry Maxwell trial.
Bottom line: Jerry Moore denied ever seeing the $5k check or the invoice for "windows" at 1564 Hillside Ave. N. The invoice wasn't produced by him, Moore said. He had no knowledge of it, no knowledge of what was going on at 1564 Hillside, no involvement with that matter WHATSOEVER, he had never HEARD of somebody named "John Foster." Yes, he'd heard of Keith Reitman (the seller in that dirty, fraudulent deal) but only because Reitman was on the board. Like Sergeant Schultz in the old "Hogan's Heroes" television series, Jerry Moore knew nothing, NOTHING!
Standing out in the hallway, I sort of accidentally had a brief conversation with Jerry Moore. Details will follow in a subsequent blog post. Those who know of any evidence that Jerry Moore admitted in other contexts to being involved at 1564 Hillside Ave. N. (long, teary phone conversations?) are urged to just, you know, take note of the anonymous comments function.
Oh, in regard to Jello fruit salad. Have I mentioned Jello is a fine product of General Mills, and General Mills supports many NoMi neighborhood programs? Do not allow my comparison of Jerry Moore to Jello fruit salad to impact your positive opinions about this particular dessert, or other fine Jello-based foods. Support your NoMi neighborhood, and make a point of buying enough JELLO to get you through the long, hot summer! Now is the time to stock up!!!!
The burning question needs to be asked.... If indeed there is evidence that $5,000 changed hands from the sellers side of the table in the 1564 Hillside transaction to Moore, what EXACTLY was the $5000 for???
ReplyDeleteObviously the windows in the house weren't replaced as former blog posts might suggest... If it wasn't the windows, what might Moore Consulting have done tht was worth $5000??????
dennis plante
who signed the back of the 5,000 check made out to Jerry Moore, or Moore consulting? Does anyone have a copy of the back of the check?
ReplyDeleteisn't lying under oath called
ReplyDeleteperjury? Just keep racking them up Jerry, soon you and Maxwell can be cell mates for the rest of yourlives!
I don't have the answer to that, however the check was admitted to evidence and should be in the Maxwell case file.
ReplyDeleteKeep an open mind, here. Is it possible Tynessia Snoddy did this stuff, using the letterhead from Moore Consulting, depositing the check and getting access to the accounts? I don't necessarily believe that, but when somebody says something that most people assume is a lie, I sit there and think, "Is there any way this could be TRUE?"
For example, many of the things said by E.B. Brown, Steve Jackson, etc. are consistent if you get inside their world view: that the election was somehow illegal, and they are the "True JACC."
I'm not saying I believe THAT either but, well...
You want that check? Maxwell case file. I don't have the case number handy just this moment, but it has been printed on this blog before. If you go after it, let me know what you turn up...
Perhaps a discussion with Keith is in order, he owned the property that got the windows, he should know who he contracted it out to, "Male or Female" at least
ReplyDeleteJerry Moore is still misrepresenting himself, take the recent issue of AL McFarlane's "paper" (05/15/09) for instance:
ReplyDelete"Jerry Moore said [sic], executive director of the Jordan Area Community Council said there are many collaborations that are ready but have been stuck at this place of bureaucracy. “Give us some real timelines as to when this is going to happen. Let’s put some dates to this. Let’s not continue to push this back. Ramsey County committed $1.1 million to their community initiatives. Hennepin County needs to get off that pot,” Moore said."
Moore? Executive Director of JACC? WTF?
I guess what I was implying in a round-about manner was that the check for $5000 appears to not be in question. The real question IS what was the $5000 for exactly? From everything I've read, the check was supposedly for "windows"? Was that window replacement? Window cleaning? Window boarding/protection? If in fact none of those services were rendered, maybe someone in a position of power/authority could start the process of digging a little deeper?
ReplyDeleteIt just seems that for funds to be paid-out at closing, it would reasonably be expected that the services rendered (for the funds) should have been something directly related to the final rehab, or conditions agreed to in the sale agreement. And whereas we all appear to know that the buyer probably didn't have any repair demands (stolen identity) and it doesn't appear any improvements were made to the windows that it's somewhat apparent the $5000 was for some other purpose.... I wonder what that could have been...
dennis plante
If windows were sold, there has to be a property tax trail.
ReplyDeleteWhat would be very interesting to find out his who performed the truth in housing inspection for the property and how it was signed-off on for the sale of the property.
ReplyDeleteApparently from what I have been able to find-out the buyer never did sign-off on the defects and based on the photos there were more than a few.
Next time someone is at the City they should request the Truth in Housing Inspection report and find-out who committed that fraud. The seller, the inspector, the realtor, or the mortgage broker.
Also, Jerry Moore is still calling himself the Executive Director of "Jordan Area CC" on his Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteI think that the Anonymous person said it best that there should be some sort of questions directed to Mr. Reitman? What was the $5K for? Is Reitman being investigated for the fraud or is he getting a slap on the hand. (no bad man, no, no)
ReplyDeleteWhy is Moore lying? What does he have to hide? Why can't he said, "oops my fault" and render his surrender?
hmmm, something really isn't adding up at all
Dennis... the whole sale of 1564 Hillside was illegal, there were payments of over 24,000 to Gil Construction Company (and no work was done) 5,000 to Moore (for nothing) over 50,000 for some vague and illusive benefit fund, 14% commission to Maxwell, and a list of other things. So the answer to what the 5000 was for, was THEFT. All the charges paid out on the seller's side were theft. There was no real buyer, no work done, only a list of fraudulent expenses that totaled over 100,000. It was promised several times that the back of the checks would be provided to the real John Foster and never materialized. I'm not certain whether the police did get them finally before trial. SO, to answer your question, nothing was done that valued 5000.00 or any of the other fees, just plain simple GREED and THEFT. If Jerry Moore had any intentions of building credibility or marketing his Consulting company that 5,000. that was stolen, by him, or in his name and his company's name was a good investment for the public to NOT do any kind of business with Jerry Moore.
ReplyDeleteAs for the truth in housing, it has always been clear someone there was negligent at best, fraudulent at worst. The Title Company said they called TWICE because they couldn't believe they were given the certificate of occupancy, or similar permission to close. They were stunned and it is almost certain someone there was paid off.
ReplyDeleteFor those that are reading this and thinking "oh I am so tired of hearing about this ONE 'funny' transaction at 1564, why don't they just let it go, sometimes people make bad choices" - and I know there are people reading this thinking something along those lines - to you I have this to say:
ReplyDeleteIf you think 1564 is the ONLY house that was sold in this manner - you are dead wrong - there are dozens of others, some with these same characters, some with others - I can promise you that. These people RAPED our community - they took part in ensuring that the small children growing up here would always be living in the BAD part of town. Essentially they just stole glimmer's of hope right out from under thousands of children in this neighborhood.
Why didn't they go to Edina to perform their mortgage fraud? Richfield? Why not Chaska or Maple Grove?
I'll tell you why - they have a demented state of mind that 'this is where these things happen' - it's acceptable to allow drugs, hookers, violence and GRAND LARCENY in this community, this is how 'we' do things here.
And for all their accusations of RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION thrown at the neighbors that want things to be healthier - I say No Sir, YOU ARE THE RACIST! YOU ARE THE ONE WHO WANTS YOUR OWN PEOPLE TO LIVE IN A DYSFUNCTIONAL COMMUNITY - you are the true RACIST.
And your day will come. I hope you stay awake at night in fear of your judgement day.