Silver Alert CT - Jennifer Dulos, 50, New Canaan, 24 May 2019 *ARRESTS* #34

[BellaVita]

I'm really frustrated with all the posts about FD "taking money from the children". That is SO the least concern but I keep hearing it over and over. Money is not going to be an issue for these children. They will go to college and not have to worry about student loans. I want FD nailed to the [REDACTED] wall by the criminal courts, civil courts and IRS but money is the very least concern of the children. Even if there was no money, how do they deal with a missing/murdered mom and a father that killed her?

 

[Alathea]

It simply amazes me that he pursues these demands in separate courts.
All the while wearing an ankle monitor for 2 AWs.
Both being , IMO, so incriminating.
What are he and his attorneys thinking?
He appears to have great faith in them.
Has it occurred to him that they could be milking him for all he has?
Truthfully, how much do they believe in his innocence?
My guess is when this all comes to pass Mr. Fotis will end up with a public defender.
MOO

Mr. Fotis may well have a public defender right now - paid for by the kind taxpayers of CT. We just don't know, unfortunately. We don't know who is paying them - from Greece or CT - or the public!

Crazy, isn't it?

 

[Alathea]

I'm really frustrated with all the posts about FD "taking money from the children". That is SO the least concern but I keep hearing it over and over. Money is not going to be an issue for these children. They will go to college and not have to worry about student loans. I want FD nailed to the [REDACTED] wall by the criminal courts, civil courts and IRS but money is the very least concern of the children. Even if there was no money, how do they deal with a missing/murdered mom and a father that killed her?

Hi Bella ! I've mentioned the Farber's/ the children's money in some posts - not at all because I'm worried how they'll go to college - I'm not.

Of course, as should be evident from all of my posts, the children's welfare, safety and emotional wellbeing is most important.

But I have mentioned money at times, because:

1) He's using their future assets against their own welfare via the court system.

2) It's stressful that he's living for free with, and in, the assets owned by the caregiver and children of the woman he killed. Even an older child would feel this ("you killed my mother and live rent free in OUR HOUSE?").

3) It shows how little respect and regard he has for them. They are his pawns, and he seems to feel he can use what is theirs as if it were his.

4) He's never been a provider for them. It's further proof that he's a terrible father; taking from them is not something a parent should do.

5) That same money may well have been the main motive for Jennifer's murder.

 

[Tink56]

I'm really frustrated with all the posts about FD "taking money from the children". That is SO the least concern but I keep hearing it over and over. Money is not going to be an issue for these children. They will go to college and not have to worry about student loans. I want FD nailed to the [REDACTED] wall by the criminal courts, civil courts and IRS but money is the very least concern of the children. Even if there was no money, how do they deal with a missing/murdered mom and a father that killed her?

You are right about the children....they should be and I think ARE the main focus. Somehow Fd needs to start losing, so the children's future is more certain. And, you're right that one of the main issues facing these 5 children will be dealing with the emotions and fall out from that which is yet to come. Fd has left his children a horrific legacy that may divide them for years to come.

 

[BellaVita]

I've mentioned the Farber's/ the children's money in some posts - not at all because I'm worried how they'll go to college - I'm not.

Of course, as should be evident from all of my posts, the children's welfare, safety and emotional wellbeing is most important.

But I have mentioned money at times, because:

1) It's their money, plain and simple, and he's using it against their own welfare.

2) It's got to be stressful that he's living for free with, and in, the assets owned by the caregiver and children of the woman he killed.

3) It shows how little respect and regard he has for them. They are his pawns, and he seems to feel he can use what is theirs as if it is his.

4) It's simply further proof that he's a terrible father - it's not something a parent should do. He's never been a provider for them.

5) That same money may well have been the main motive for Jennifer's murder.

Our hearts are all in the right place. Every point you make is spot on. Thank you.

 

[Alathea]

Our hearts are all in the right place. Every point you make is spot on. Thank you.

Thank you, too, Bella. Your point was well made. In fact I'm glad you brought it up, so I could clarify in case others had similar thoughts! Money is the LEAST of all the issues; it's just one of MANY that show how little regard he has for those children.

 

[Jmoose]

The article also says:
"Although guardians ad litem make recommendations based on the child’s best interests, they are not in a position to advise anyone involved in the case, Rakich-Kelly said. The GAL cannot file motions — unless it’s to address an emergency or to delay or schedule a hearing."

Since Meehan has raised the issue of his unpaid GAL fees, this may be an opportune time for Att'y Dranginis to file a motion for contempt on behalf of GF for FD's failure to pay his court-ordered share of the GAL's fees. Call in the judicial marshals! MOO

Are you saying that you think GF will be ordered to pay Fd’s portion, which remains unpaid?

 

[Alathea]

Are you saying that you think GF will be ordered to pay Fd’s portion, which remains unpaid?

I can't answer for @pernickety, but it sounds like GF's lawyer can file a motion for contempt upon FD, since he didn't pay HIS share of the GAL's fees, and that appears to be something he should and could have been taken in for/arrested for long ago. (The GAL can't file such a motion, as they are not permitted to file motions anyway.)

ETA: also see @pernickety's reply, just a few post below!

 

[pandaknows]

THIS needs to go to:
attorney.general@ct.gov

Attorney General's Office Address:
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106

IMO, something is rotten in Denmark and we are going to have to get to the top of the food chain. The person at the top of the food chain in CT is keeping a very low profile for some reason. Here are some links to get things moving. The more complaints the better. I am looking for the person who Rudy Giuliani used to be when he prosecuted mob bosses in the 80's. Most important: Giuliani was a federal prosecutor. Any letters to a CT state rep/official/old boy network is throwing away time, IMO. The first politician to jump on this will be getting my vote. Any takers?

Some thoughts:

First:

How Do You Report Suspected Tax Fraud Activity? | Internal Revenue Service

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3949a.pdf

"If You… Then And
… suspect or know of an individual or a business that is not complying with the tax laws on issues such as:

False Exemptions or Deductions
Kickbacks
False/Altered Document
Failure to Pay Tax
Unreported Income
Organized Crime
Failure to Withhold
Use Form 3949-A,
Information Referral

CAUTION: Do NOT use Form 3949-A to report the issues below
Print the form and mail to:

Internal Revenue Service
Fresno, CA 93888

or, order the form by mail or by calling the Tax Fraud Hotline recording at 1-800-829-0433. Note: we don't accept alleged tax law violation referrals over the phone.

You may also send a letter to the address above instead of using Form 3949-A. Please include as much information as possible, such as these important points:

a. Name and Address of person or business you are reporting
b. The individual’s social security number or the business’ employer identification number
c. A brief description of the alleged violation(s), including how you became aware or obtained information about the violation(s)
d. The years involved
e. The estimated dollar amount of any unreported income
f. Your name, address and telephone number*

*Although you are not required to identify yourself, it is helpful to do so. Your identity will be kept confidential.

Note: Submitters of Form 3949-A will not receive a status or progress update on the referral due to tax return confidentiality under IRC 6103."

Second:

Meet the U.S. Attorney

"On February 22, 2018, John H. Durham was sworn in as the presidentially appointed United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.

Mr. Durham had served as the interim U.S. Attorney since October 28, 2017, after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions signed an order appointing him to the position. President Donald Trump nominated Mr. Durham to serve as U.S. Attorney on November 1, 2017, and the U.S. Senate confirmed his nomination on February 16, 2018.

Prior to his appointment as U.S. Attorney, Mr. Durham served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in various positions in the District of Connecticut for 35 years, prosecuting complex organized crime, violent crime, public corruption and financial fraud matters."

Third: The Federal US Inspector General

"Connecticut: Reforming the AG’s Office – The Association of Inspectors General

Connecticut: Reforming the AG’s Office
Editorial from the Connecticut Law Tribune

Now that the long-term incumbent attorney general is about to leave that office, it’s time to re-examine some of the duties of that office and reduce the inherent conflicts that our current statutes create.

Under Connecticut General Statute 3-125, the attorney general has the duty to appear for all constitutional officers and all heads of departments and State boards…in all suits and other civil proceedings…in which the official acts or doings of said officers are called in question.

Unlike some states, the attorney general in Connecticut only has jurisdiction in civil matters; any criminal matter must be referred to the Office of the Chief’s State Attorney.

In addition, CGS 4-61dd, the Whistleblower Act, provides that complaints involving corruption, unethical practices, violations of state laws or regulations, mismanagement, gross waste of funds are to be filed with the auditors of public accounts, and the auditors are to report to the attorney general if an investigation is warranted.

Thus, the attorney general is placed in a position of defending actions of state agencies while also having to investigate them. This obviously puts the Attorney General’s Office in a conflict. Further, such conflict, or even an appearance of conflict is always going to subject the attorney general to criticism for acting with political motives."

 

[pernickety]

Are you saying that you think GF will be ordered to pay Fd’s portion, which remains unpaid?

NO WAY! FD pays HIS share! GF is represented by Dranginis in the divorce case, I believe as an "intervenor." Since GF was awarded custody of the children in the divorce case (and then guardianship in the probate court) and FD has opened the matter by trying to get guardianship of them, I think Dranginis may have the opportunity to go after him in divorce court on the GAL fees he owes. MOO

 

[pernickety]

IMO, something is rotten in Denmark and we are going to have to get to the top of the food chain. The person at the top of the food chain in CT is keeping a very low profile for some reason. Here are some links to get things moving. The more complaints the better. I am looking for the person who Rudy Giuliani used to be when he prosecuted mob bosses in the 80's. Most important: Giuliani was a federal prosecutor. Any letters to a CT state rep/official/old boy network is throwing away time, IMO. The first politician to jump on this will be getting my vote. Any takers?

Some thoughts:

First:

How Do You Report Suspected Tax Fraud Activity? | Internal Revenue Service

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3949a.pdf

"If You… Then And
… suspect or know of an individual or a business that is not complying with the tax laws on issues such as:

False Exemptions or Deductions
Kickbacks
False/Altered Document
Failure to Pay Tax
Unreported Income
Organized Crime
Failure to Withhold
Use Form 3949-A,
Information Referral

CAUTION: Do NOT use Form 3949-A to report the issues below
Print the form and mail to:

Internal Revenue Service
Fresno, CA 93888

or, order the form by mail or by calling the Tax Fraud Hotline recording at 1-800-829-0433. Note: we don't accept alleged tax law violation referrals over the phone.

You may also send a letter to the address above instead of using Form 3949-A. Please include as much information as possible, such as these important points:

a. Name and Address of person or business you are reporting
b. The individual’s social security number or the business’ employer identification number
c. A brief description of the alleged violation(s), including how you became aware or obtained information about the violation(s)
d. The years involved
e. The estimated dollar amount of any unreported income
f. Your name, address and telephone number*

*Although you are not required to identify yourself, it is helpful to do so. Your identity will be kept confidential.

Note: Submitters of Form 3949-A will not receive a status or progress update on the referral due to tax return confidentiality under IRC 6103."

Second:

Meet the U.S. Attorney

"On February 22, 2018, John H. Durham was sworn in as the presidentially appointed United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.

Mr. Durham had served as the interim U.S. Attorney since October 28, 2017, after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions signed an order appointing him to the position. President Donald Trump nominated Mr. Durham to serve as U.S. Attorney on November 1, 2017, and the U.S. Senate confirmed his nomination on February 16, 2018.

Prior to his appointment as U.S. Attorney, Mr. Durham served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in various positions in the District of Connecticut for 35 years, prosecuting complex organized crime, violent crime, public corruption and financial fraud matters."

Third: The Federal US Inspector General

"Connecticut: Reforming the AG’s Office – The Association of Inspectors General

Connecticut: Reforming the AG’s Office
Editorial from the Connecticut Law Tribune

Now that the long-term incumbent attorney general is about to leave that office, it’s time to re-examine some of the duties of that office and reduce the inherent conflicts that our current statutes create.

Under Connecticut General Statute 3-125, the attorney general has the duty to appear for all constitutional officers and all heads of departments and State boards…in all suits and other civil proceedings…in which the official acts or doings of said officers are called in question.

Unlike some states, the attorney general in Connecticut only has jurisdiction in civil matters; any criminal matter must be referred to the Office of the Chief’s State Attorney.

In addition, CGS 4-61dd, the Whistleblower Act, provides that complaints involving corruption, unethical practices, violations of state laws or regulations, mismanagement, gross waste of funds are to be filed with the auditors of public accounts, and the auditors are to report to the attorney general if an investigation is warranted.

Thus, the attorney general is placed in a position of defending actions of state agencies while also having to investigate them. This obviously puts the Attorney General’s Office in a conflict. Further, such conflict, or even an appearance of conflict is always going to subject the attorney general to criticism for acting with political motives."

I think I read CT is about the only state that has an AG that doesn't handle criminal matters. And then there's some issue with the State's Attorney's office not having subpoena power.

 

[pernickety]

I can't answer for @pernickety, but the good news is that it sounds like GF's lawyer can file a motion for contempt upon FD, since he didn't pay HIS share of the GAL's fees, and that appears to be something he should and could have been taken in for/arrested for long ago. (The GAL can't file such a motion, as they are not permitted to file motions anyway.)

Thanks, Alathea. In the words of Horton the Elephant, "I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. An elephant's faithful, 100 per cent."

 

[pernickety]

Hi Bella ! I've mentioned the Farber's/ the children's money in some posts - not at all because I'm worried how they'll go to college - I'm not.

Of course, as should be evident from all of my posts, the children's welfare, safety and emotional wellbeing is most important.

But I have mentioned money at times, because:

1) He's using their future assets against their own welfare via the court system.

2) It's stressful that he's living for free with, and in, the assets owned by the caregiver and children of the woman he killed. Even an older child would feel this ("you killed my mother and live rent free in OUR HOUSE?").

3) It shows how little respect and regard he has for them. They are his pawns, and he seems to feel he can use what is theirs as if it were his.

4) He's never been a provider for them. It's further proof that he's a terrible father; taking from them is not something a parent should do.

5) That same money may well have been the main motive for Jennifer's murder.

1) He's using their future assets against their own welfare via the court system.


I don’t know what “standing” FD would have in juvenile court to try to get guardianship of his children—by overturning the Probate Court decision making GF their guardian. Here’s an info guide re CT juvenile court:



JUVENILE COURT RECORDS - LEGAL GUIDE



“The three principle types of cases handled by the court are child protection, delinquency, and status offenses.”



None of the 3 types of cases appears to pertain to any of the five children—or to their father's claims. The issue of standing, i.e., the right to sue in a particular court of law, would come under the Practice Book Rule for a motion to dismiss re subject matter jurisdiction. Since juvenile court records are sealed, we may never know whether such a motion is filed or ruled on. MOO

 

[pernickety]

FD has an attorney. It's just not that hard!

See link:
Here's How a Power of Attorney Can Work With Your Retirement Plans

“To make matters worse, even if you do have a financial POA in place, chances are that it may not contain the appropriate language to allow your attorney-in-fact to manage your 401(k)s, IRAs and annuities if it's more than a few years old.”

My guess is that NP put up FD's bail money, and FD reimbursed him later-- from the 401k or the Greek benefactor or whatever.

 

[BellaVita]

See link:
Here's How a Power of Attorney Can Work With Your Retirement Plans

“To make matters worse, even if you do have a financial POA in place, chances are that it may not contain the appropriate language to allow your attorney-in-fact to manage your 401(k)s, IRAs and annuities if it's more than a few years old.”

My guess is that NP put up FD's bail money, and FD reimbursed him later-- from the 401k or the Greek benefactor or whatever.

Could very well be. Someone else posted that the type of 401K that FD has is very simple to access online. FD could have given NP the username/password. I just kept seeing questions about how could FD get access to funds while in jail and does jail have internet(IDK). People are bonded out every day with or without attys. I know there are provisions made for people to contact bail bondsmen. A person can also get bonded out before paying the bondsman if they are confident you will pay them. JMO.
ETA: Bondsmen can revoke your bail if you don't make the agreed upon payments.

 

[MDATCA]

I'm really frustrated with all the posts about FD "taking money from the children". That is SO the least concern but I keep hearing it over and over. Money is not going to be an issue for these children. They will go to college and not have to worry about student loans. I want FD nailed to the [REDACTED] wall by the criminal courts, civil courts and IRS but money is the very least concern of the children. Even if there was no money, how do they deal with a missing/murdered mom and a father that killed her?

To me it is not a matter of whether the kids will "need" the money it is the fact he is doing it. He has taken EVERYTHING from those kids for his own selfish gain.

 

[Nanobody]

But how could FD go online to make the withdrawal from jail? Are they allowed Internet access?

This is a great question IMO... There were some articles last year about giving inmates tablets, if I understand correctly the plan was not to have normal internet access but to instead have their own closed network, like intranet. They would be able to email people from their approved contact list for a price, and they could access some parts of the internet in a job center. Unsure if this only applies to prisons or if it would apply to jail as well.

 

[Midwestmom2019]

To me it is not a matter of whether the kids will "need" the money it is the fact he is doing it. He has taken EVERYTHING from those kids for his own selfish gain.

You're so right he has taken everything. Or at least trying to take the last bits for his selfish gain. But as this story continues to unfold, with the cast of characters growing, I think this is a WAY wider matter than rich girl marries boy who is a wolf in disguise. CT courts not acting. Real estate/banking/money laundering. Cars. Childhood friends from Greece in high places. The plot just continues to thicken. Are any federal agencies involved in the other criminal areas and not just her disappearance and presumed death? Who’s in charge, here? Or am I dropping off into a conspiracy mind set without all the pieces? Do any of you think this is all somehow related and JFD was in way over her head?

 

[BellaVita]

I don’t know what “standing” FD would have in juvenile court to try to get guardianship of his children—by overturning the Probate Court decision making GF their guardian. Here’s an info guide re CT juvenile court:

JUVENILE COURT RECORDS - LEGAL GUIDE

MOO

RSBM:
» Connecticut General Statutes 45a-186 – Appeals from probate. Venue. Service of process. Referral to special assignment probate judgeLawServer
(2) an appeal in a matter concerning removal of a parent as guardian, termination of parental rights or adoption shall be filed in any superior court for juvenile matters having jurisdiction over matters arising in any town within such probate district.

I believe Juvenile Court is the proper venue. IMO.

 

[pandaknows]

It is actually very easy to make a 401k withdrawal. I did it myself online two years ago, and the funds arrived very quickly. If you don't pay it back, the fund notifies the IRS, who in turn send you a notification of taxes due. (I know this because I screwed up with this myself... the fund withholds a percentage, which I thought cleared me on taxes, but because the withdrawn amount wasn't figured into our annual return, we owed more money. Lesson learned!)

IMO, the 401(k) early withdrawal penalty paper trail is probably the easiest to investigate and report to the IRS tip line.

The IRS would easily be able to retrieve a 401(k) withdrawal request.

The employer's HR department and the brokerage firm administering the 401(k) plan (assuming it is Ernst & Young Cap Gemini, CPA firm of all things and say they used Fidelity to manage 401(k) plan) would definitely have a paper trail.

Fd himself would get a receipt. Collateral, say the 401(k), would be noted on the receipt. I believe Attorney Pattis was described as "sucking lemons" when the court denied bail using a 401(k) as collateral (on a much earlier thread post)?

The Stamford Court or the Norwalk Court (forget where Fd posted his bail) would have a copy of the check and a receipt would be given to the person posting the bond I would presume.

It would be nice if someone familiar with the court system and the mechanics of posting bail would help us out here. A similar discussion was posted on the Kelsey Berreth Trial Thread #66 (see @MassGuy post #1000 November 16, 2019, who made excellent points on the mechanics of how a jailhouse conspiracy where Frazee asked his cellmate to put a hit on witnesses could have been tracked to the source of funds, i.e. the girlfriend who bailed out the informant/potential hitman).

Bottom line, IMO no funds were withdrawn from the 401(k) because Fd is cheap and a natural born unrepentant fraudster. Fd is also not filing tax returns. Fd would be committing tax evasion if he ignored the 401(k) early withdrawal penalty tax form coming this April and did not file a 2019 tax return. Thus, it would be an excellent investigation to conduct - who posted bail (attorney presenting a check through his firm's trust account, the source of funds may or may not be privileged depending on how crooked the judge making the determination on a conspiracy charge is...see @riolove77 in the Kelsey Berreth thread discussing the jailhouse conspiracy to commit future hits). The investigation into the source of funds for Fd's bail may or may not reveal the money laundering source as well. It will, IMO, put a law license at risk once again, this time the result will be definitive. I pray for our judicial system. MOO.