Alteration vs. Conservation Defined

calvindog · #1 05-24-2019, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Jeff, I know you do criminal defense, but any chance of putting together a class action (or know anyone who could/would)? It seems to me that the odds of a formal criminal investigation is fairly low. But some retribution should occur here. Clearly countless people have been harmed civilly, and a torts lawyer could find many torts/causes of action here. With a lower burden of proof and a potentially more-damning result (hit them all in the wallet), it seems to me a that a class action/civil suit could be very effective, and could kick-start a criminal investigation too.

For me, its just getting to the point where I am convinced there is a very substantial chance that bad stuff happened here and people have been harmed, and there should be some investigation (and penalty) either by the law or courts. The courts -- through civil suit - seems the quickest and most effective means.

First, I�d disagree with you strongly on the chances of a criminal investigation. Strongly.

Next, Ive sued Mastro and Doug and they folded in a matter of days. With Brent, he�d be forced in litigation to turn over his emails, records, etc. and I can�t imagine he�s that crazy, although who knows. Peter does class actions and presuming we could slow down his posting output, and I�d happily help him on such a case. The more I think about it the more I�d be interested in such a case.

Peter_Spaeth · #2 05-24-2019, 07:42 AM

His emails, texts, etc. might be ... uh ... interesting.

Aquarian Sports Cards · #3 05-25-2019, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by calvindog

First, I�d disagree with you strongly on the chances of a criminal investigation. Strongly.

Next, Ive sued Mastro and Doug and they folded in a matter of days. With Brent, he�d be forced in litigation to turn over his emails, records, etc. and I can�t imagine he�s that crazy, although who knows. Peter does class actions and presuming we could slow down his posting output, and I�d happily help him on such a case. The more I think about it the more I�d be interested in such a case.

I've been talking with some journalist friends trying to find someone who knows at least the basics of the hobby who would be interested in a helluva investigative opportunity. I would think such a piece (or series) might draw some law enforcement attention, especially if it's in a big enough publication.

Promethius88 · #4 05-25-2019, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

I've been talking with some journalist friends trying to find someone who knows at least the basics of the hobby who would be interested in a helluva investigative opportunity. I would think such a piece (or series) might draw some law enforcement attention, especially if it's in a big enough publication.

You would think, but they might still be too busy reporting that amazing Ruth Shotwell "find"! Media did a lot of background checking on that one. Wonder what Mr. Ball is up to these days?

Fuddjcal · #5 05-25-2019, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by calvindog

First, I�d disagree with you strongly on the chances of a criminal investigation. Strongly.

Next, Ive sued Mastro and Doug and they folded in a matter of days. With Brent, he�d be forced in litigation to turn over his emails, records, etc. and I can�t imagine he�s that crazy, although who knows. Peter does class actions and presuming we could slow down his posting output, and I�d happily help him on such a case. The more I think about it the more I�d be interested in such a case.

The more I think about it, the more interested I'd be to see you take it on.

Just for fun.

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