Tall tale for a short sale

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In May 2010 we posted a report on (Democratic) Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway under the heading “Tall tale for a short sale.” With the assistance of reader and Philadelphia attorney Martin Karo, who provided an account better than any to be found in the press either now or then, we noted that Hathaway had “screwed her bank and the taxpayers who bailed it out.”

We quoted Steve Fishman, an attorney for Justice Hathaway and husband Michael Kingsley. Fishman denied any illegality in the transactions: “These were personal matters that involved persons close to her, and she is not going to discuss personal matters in the press. I’m satisfied there was nothing underhanded.” Not exactly a ringing declaration of innocence.

Now comes word that federal prosecutors have filed a fraud charge against Hathaway just a few days before she leaves the court amid the scandal. The charge appears to be the predicate of a forthcoming guilty plea. Fishman has clammed up. On Saturday he declined to comment.

Tall tale for a short sale: The unraveling | Power Line

Took more than two years to get this crook outta office. But then again, look at a certain Democratic D.C. Mayor who keeps getting elected.

 

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Tall tale for a short sale: The unraveling | Power Line

Took more than two years to get this crook outta office. But then again, look at a certain Democratic D.C. Mayor who keeps getting elected.

Wonder how much the realtor made on all those pesky sales. Bet the only commission was to the lawyer hubby who did the paperwork to "sign-over" then "sign-back" all that property and cash.