Sunday, April 5, 2015

The Ripple Effect

Update as of 10-15-2018 -- The case has been dismissed by both parties. As we have agreed to move forward, the dismissed case will remain confidential.

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Around mid-September 2014, I received a phone call at home. I rarely answer my home phone because most of the calls are from telemarketers. This time I checked the caller id display and realized the call was from a local Los Angeles number. I decided to pick up, "Hello?" "Could I speak with Adriana Trevino?" asked the voice on the other end of the phone. "This is she," I replied. "I read your webpage," he said. "You mean, my blog?" I clarified.

He said he had read some of my posts and felt really bad for what Victor Alfieri had done to me. I told him that I was okay and he should not feel bad for me. He also told me that his attorney had found some of my YouTube videos and my blog on line. Attorney? I asked him if I had mentioned him on any of my posts and offered to remove his name. He then told me that Victor Alfieri had accused him of hitting him with a brush and that there was a trial scheduled.

He told me his name. For now, I will only use his initials, CV. At this point I knew who he was and what he was talking about. In January 2014, TMZ published " 'Bold & Beautiful' Star - I Was Attacked With a Hairbrush," and " Bold & Beautiful Star GETS BRUSH OFF FROM JUDGE." Victor claimed that CV had beat him in the face, had relentlessly harassed him and had threatened to put him in the hospital. The judge granted Victor a restraining order that would keep CV at least 3 yards away from Victor - not farther, as they lived in the same building. That is why, just as a way to poke fun at the ridiculous allegations made by Alfieri I served him court papers with a hairbrush so he could "protect" himself from future attacks. Please read The Service to learn how Victor got served and to watch the video "A Brush With the LAW."

CV told me that things did not happen the way Victor had said they did. I was not surprised when I heard that. I know how Victor can twist the truth and use the court system to his advantage while making sure that his delusional claims get as much publicity as possible. Now that I look at Victor's allegations against CV, it is clear that Victor follows a pattern.

According to Victor Alfieri...

CV Me
Attacked him with a brush Attacked him with slander
Relentlessly harassed him Relentlessly SEXUALLY harassed him
Threatened to put him in hospital Threatened to call the FBI and put him in jail forever

Then, what did Victor do (or continues to do) against CV and me?

CV's case My case
Gave false statements to authorities Made false allegations in court papers
Got police and courts involved Got courts and attorneys involved
Leaked the news to the media Leaked the news to the media
Refuses to tell the truth Refuses to tell the truth

It is a fact that Victor Alfieri made up crazy stories about me. His slanderous allegations, which were published all over the internet, damaged my reputation and have cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars in business. CV asked me if I would be willing to testify in his trial. My testimony would be solely as to Victor Alfieri's character, not to what actually took place during the "alleged" incident. I would simply testify about Victor's manipulative and dishonest behavior. I would testify how Victor has used the justice system and the media to attack me and try to ruin my reputation. He clearly wanted to intimidate me and "persuade" me into walking away from my investment.

So... would I be willing to testify? Of course I would. I agreed to become a witness even before CV told me his side of the story. I told CV that I knew of another person who would certainly make a great witness. Victor's crazy fabricated stories about this person made it all the way to the court docket as well. As I stated before, Victor has a pattern -- he claims to be victimized by somebody who has "attacked" or harassed him because that person is probably "obsessed" with him. Then he uses law enforcement and/or court resources to threaten and intimidate this "alleged" attacker, not without getting enough media coverage in the process.

CV and I met in person and talked on the phone several times. As we shared our stories, we could not help but notice so many similarities. He was born and raised in Minnesota. I lived in Minnesota for the last 20 years. We even had friends in common! We developed a friendship quickly.

CV had a scheduled pretrial hearing on Monday March 30th. I told him I would go to court with him. But I did not go to court with CV. Why? Because that hearing did not take place. It was not because Victor Alfieri decided to tell the truth and get the charges dropped but because CV did not make it to that hearing. He passed away on February 19, 2015. Please read my post Making Peace to learn more about what really happened and how his passing is directly connected to all these events.

Most of us are familiar with the term "Ripple Effect." Merriam-Webster defines it as a situation in which one event causes a series of other events to happen. And what about "The Butterfly Effect"? -- the scientific theory that one single occurrence, no matter how small, can forever change the course of the universe.

If even the smallest occurrence can have an impact somewhere on the other side of the world, then we can logically conclude that more significant events would for sure change the course of the universe. What Victor Alfieri has done to me and others is no small thing. His actions have undoubtedly affected our lives -- and the universe, for that matter.

It is possible that Victor finds his creative "tales" very clever and even amusing. However, all actions carry consequences. You cannot go around making false accusations and defaming others and expect no consequences. You will either encounter someone who will fight back or someone who will be unfairly punished. I am fortunately someone who decided not to be a victim. I fought back and continue fighting for justice. This does not mean that I am in this battle for the simple reason of fighting. I have always been open to letting this go if Victor were to come clean and tell the truth. It is that simple.

CV, on the other hand, was someone who was unfairly punished and suffered the consequences of Victor's malicious and irresponsible actions. Please read Making Peace. What is shocking to me is that there are still so many people around Victor that see what he does and opt to say or do nothing about it. It is like watching an injured person lying in the middle of the road while riding in the car with a reckless crazy driver who deliberately speeds up to run this injured person over. It is true you are not the driver. But you are right there. You know this fatality is about to happen and choose to stay quiet and do nothing. Does that make you an accomplice?.... You tell me.

Even the smallest occurrence will create an endless ripple. Everything we do impacts the whole world. Our actions, thoughts and intentions will touch every single human being on this planet. Before we move forward, let's choose to walk on a path built on honesty and integrity. Before we open our mouth, let's choose our words wisely and compassionately. And let's not forget that everything starts with thoughts, with intention. If what we put out in the universe is generosity, gratitude, kindness and love, then that is the ripple that we are sending out to the rest of the world -- and that is also what will eventually come back to us.

Disclaimer – As of October 15, 2018, all legal issues have been resolved. This resolution was reached during arbitration. There are no pending issues related to fraud or theft. The resolution was mutually agreeable. There will be no more posts written about this story.

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Lies, Negligence... or Memory Loss?

Update as of 10-15-2018 -- The case has been dismissed by both parties. As we have agreed to move forward, the dismissed case will remain confidential.

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On March 17, 2015, just a couple of days ago, I had a hearing at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles. I thought that after what happened at the last hearing in January, Jason Fisher would ask to withdraw as the attorney of record. In addition, he had refused to accept service of the demand for arbitration on behalf of Victor. He made it clear, through an email to the ICDR (International Centre for Dispute Resolution), that he had not been retained nor would he accept service of the demand for arbitration. He, of course, waited 12 days to inform us (ICDR and me) of this - just two days before our first scheduled administrative conference call.

Attorney Jason Fisher stated that I had to serve Victor Alfieri with the Demand for Arbitration separately. I had to start from square one again -- just as if I did not have the case pending in court? I remember that during the hearing in January, the judge said that we would stipulate to arbitration. Mr. Fisher refused to agree to that stipulation. However, the judge made it clear that we were going to arbitration. Attorney Jason Fisher was present at the hearing. He was and is still representing Victor Alfieri. He has the DUTY to inform his client of anything that happens during any hearing and with his case -- that includes ARBITRATION. So why do I have to start this process again with Victor separately?

Because if I did not get this arbitration process started by March 17, my case would be immediately dismissed and Mr. Fisher could again try to "collect" attorney's fees from me. The judge clearly said that she would deny that request. But Mr. Fisher probably thought that he would be entitled to make that demand if I were to fail to start the arbitration process.

Victor was served separately. ICDR, Victor and I started to communicate via email. We set up the administrative conference call two weeks later, as requested by Alfieri. The evening prior to our call, scheduled for last Friday, March 13, at 8 am, Victor asked for more time as he had just retained a new attorney (whose name I will keep confidential). Alfieri waited 2 weeks to notify ICDR and me of this. We had no conference call but ICDR set up deadlines for documents and comments.

Now, let's go back to the hearing I had two days ago-- Jason Fisher, Alfieri's attorney of record, was present. He, again, was rude and avoided to look at me in the eye. His rudeness was not a surprise to me. What was a surprise to me was what he did during the hearing.

What you will read next is my personal account of what took place. It is really too bad that Los Angeles Superior Court does not have court reporters for this type of hearings. This means that there is no official court record of what is being said. So we could say that this post will serve as a "record" of what happened on Tuesday. I swear that all the statements I am writing in this post -- and all my posts, for that matter -- are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Jason Fisher told the judge that he had no idea if the arbitration process had started or if anything had been done about it. "Your Honor, may I say something for the record?" I asked. She responded, "there is no record." That was correct. There was no court reporter taking down what was being said. "May I state something, then, your Honor?" She politely responded, "of course."

I stated that opposing attorney had been served with the Demand for Arbitration and refused to accept service. I added that he took about 12 days to notify ICDR and me that he was not the attorney representing Alfieri in the arbitration process. His refusal to accept service and failure to give timely notification had delayed the process two weeks.

The judge then looked at him and asked, "counsel, you are not representing the respondent in this matter?" He responded, "I have not been retained yet." Puzzled, the judge asked, "what are you doing here, then?" He then went to explain that he was indeed the attorney of record for the case in court (LASC) but not for arbitration.

Jason Fisher then said that he had not received anything related to arbitration and had not had any communication on this issue (process). He wanted to play dumb? So this is the first time he hears anything about my demand for arbitration? Really? "That is a lie! And I have proof of it, right here in my hand," I said, clearly and loud enough for everyone to hear as I raised my right hand showing copies of emails and communication exchanged among ICDR, Mr. Fisher and me.

The judge said, "this is not starting well." I explained that opposing counsel would not return my phone calls or emails. This statement is totally true. The judge asked me if I had been represented by counsel before. I told her that I had always been pro se and that Mr. Fisher continued to refuse to communicate with me. The judge said that this had to change, that there should be communication between us.... and if I had been the judge, I would have added, "and the parties shall treat each other with courtesy and respect."

Right before our short hearing ended, I asked the judge, "Your Honor, may I provide counsel copies of all communication we've had related to arbitration, including his own communications?" She smiled and said, "sure, go ahead." I heard a couple of people laugh in the back of the courtroom. I handed him the demand for arbitration (this would be the 4th time he would get it) and a set of copies of different emails we exchanged among us and ICDR. He accepted the papers I offered but did not dare to look at me directly.

Why did attorney Jason Fisher blatantly lie to the judge? Did he think I would not notice that his statements did not match the facts? Did he think he could get away with lying because there was no record taken during the hearing?

Or there could be a different scenario. Scenario 2 -- negligence on Mr. Fisher's part. But this would not speak well of him or any attorney and his work ethics. Even if the reason for giving false statements to the judge in this case were negligence, it would be undeniable that lies were used to cover his careless and irresponsible actions. So that takes us back to Scenario 1, "Jason Fisher purposely lied to the judge during the hearing."

Well, what if he did not purposely lie? This puts us in Scenario 3 -- Maybe he gave false statements unintentionally and without true awareness. He could have forgotten he received the demand for arbitration three times -- first, from me, then, from a process server and from ICDR. Maybe he also forgot he wrote to ICDR and to me (12 days after service) claiming he had not been retained by Alfieri and could not accept service. Maybe Alfieri's chronic amnesia is contagious. I can only speculate to the extent of his memory loss. What I can say is that if this attorney is truly suffering from amnesia (just as Alfieri), I surely hope that the copies of those emails and letters I provided to him in court yesterday will help refresh his recollection.

Which scenario do you think explains what happened in court on Tuesday? Intentional Lies, Negligence.... or Amnesia? Do you believe there could be a good reason for an attorney to intentionally lie in court? Are there good reasons to lie in any other situations? Feel free to share your thoughts.

ARE ALL LIES THE SAME?

There is no such thing as a little lie or a big lie. A lie is a lie. Even "white lies" are lies. Lies can turn us into slaves -- prisoners of our own distorted reality. The good news is that every time we lie, we are aware we are doing so -- we feel we are going against ourselves. Because we all seek the truth and strive to live by it, why not make it a practice to tell the truth at all times? All we have to do is first go deep into our heart, as that is where the TRUTH resides. Then whatever we have to express will certainly be the truth -- a truth that will not create conflicts or hurt others.... because it is coming from a place of love. And love is the ultimate TRUTH.

Friday, March 13, 2015

Trust

Update as of 10-15-2018 -- The case has been dismissed by both parties. As we have agreed to move forward, the dismissed case will remain confidential.

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Trust is something we all consider valuable. Trust is fundamental in the creation and building of any type of relationship. I found countless quotes about "trust." Some had an author, such as the following:

"Love all, trust a few."

--- William Shakespeare

"The best way to find out of you can trust somebody is to trust them."

---- Ernest Hemingway

"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters

cannot be trusted with important matters."

--- Albert Einstein

"The trust of the innocent is the liar's most useful tool."

--- Stephen King

What is Trust?

Google gives a very concise and clear definition --

Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

Although it sounds simple, it is the most powerful element needed to build and sustain any type of relationship. When I think about my past relationships, both professional and personal, it becomes more evident that without trust, a relationship CANNOT survive.

Trust Issues

A strong friendship and business relationship I have with someone was put to the test recently. After this test, our relationship suffered but eventually survived after we had an honest and open conversation. The main issue in the relationship was "trust."

During this period of time, the lack of effective communication between us created conflict. This friend grew so untrusting to the point that he became paranoid about my intentions. In the past, we had shared with each other some stories about other people whom we had a hard time trusting. I would always tell him to ask questions when in doubt instead of making assumptions and creating stories. I told him that not making assumptions had saved many of my relationships.

We met at a restaurant last week. The first thing he said as he sat down at the table was, "are you recording this conversation?" He made me show my cell phone and then demanded I put it away. I was thinking "wow, he has become really paranoid."

What was shocking is how familiar this situation seemed to me... just as when Victor Alfieri became paranoid and started to create bizarre stories about me and others involved in the production of our film.

So it is not surprising that Victor Alfieri was brought up into our conversation. "I would love to hear his side of the story," he said. I told him to simply visit this blog and read the story if he wished. He responded that he had done so and had googled me. "And it doesn't make you look good," he added. I quickly said "I don't care what your opinion is. I did what felt right for me. I told the TRUTH."

I will not deny I got very upset with that comment. I will also admit that it was not true that I did not care about his opinion. Of course I cared. We all care about what our friends or colleagues think of us. It is based on those opinions that we act upon, that we treat others and that we build solid relationships. What I really meant to say was, "I have no control over your opinion. I did what felt right for me. I told the TRUTH. And it really hurts to hear you have such a low image of me.... and that you do not trust me."

I am aware that his statements and accusations are a reflection of himself and his own fears - and they have NOTHING to do with me. We can only see the negative traits in others that exist in our own reality - either something we have and want to hide or something we have witnessed or have endured as a "victim." I wonder to what type of betrayal he has been subjected, what experiences have scarred him in such a way that he has a hard time trusting anyone.

Fortunately we were eventually able to work out all the differences and misunderstandings. He has opted to trust again... And so have I. After this incident our friendship has gotten stronger. We have made the pact to always communicate openly with the each other.

Should We Trust Others?

Yes!!! We should. Even if they betray us?? Yes! I am not saying that if someone is a compulsive liar and has proven unreliable again and again, we should "trust" them with important and vital decisions we make in life. That is why we have common sense, right? But we can extend our trust to them from one human to another, by encouraging them to believe in themselves - believe that they can do better and can keep their word. We reflect TRUST on one another. If we trust, we are more likely to be trusted. If we distrust, we will probably get the same in return.

You may be deceived if you trust too much,

but you will live in torment if you don't trust enough."

--- Frank Crane

"Our distrust is very expensive."

--- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"It is an equal failing to trust everybody, and to trust nobody."

--- English Proverb

"It is impossible to go through life without trust;

that is to be imprisoned in the worst cell of all, oneself."

--- Graham Greene

As Cardinal De Retz states, "a man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyone else." In other words, it all starts with ourselves. How can I trust anyone else when I cannot trust the person closest to me -- my SELF?

"As soon as you trust yourself,

you will know how to live."

---Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Respect cannot survive without trust. Love cannot be expressed in the absence of trust. Trust, as Stephen Covey puts it, "is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle of all relationships," including the relationship we have with ourselves.

Many say that trust is earned just as respect. I disagree. I believe that trust is a choice. It is a choice that starts with self-trust. Let's have trust in ourselves, in our intuition, in knowing that we always have the answer we are seeking and can make the right decisions in life if we listen to our soul. Let's pay it forward and extend this gift of TRUST to everyone around us. Let's create a wave of trust through forgiveness, compassion and kindness towards others.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Turning a Loss into a Win

Update as of 10-15-2018 -- The case has been dismissed by both parties. As we have agreed to move forward, the dismissed case will remain confidential.

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About three weeks ago, I had a Case Management Conference hearing. During that hearing we were to deal with the Demurrer filed by Victor's attorney, and Motion to Strike portions of my Complaint. Jason Fisher, Alfieri's attorney, had changed the date from January 29th to January 22nd, a week earlier, giving me very little time to file my opposition to his two motions filed on December 12, 2014. I had until January 8th - only 26 days to respond. And these 26 days included 14 days I spent in Mexico during the holidays. So basically, I had a little over one week to prepare my opposition and what I was to present and say in court.

It is true that I am representing myself in this case. Hiring an attorney would cost me a fortune. I have fortunately managed to pay some money to an attorney to prepare and go over the complaint and the opposition to the demurrer. I also asked a friend of mine who is also an attorney and a former judge to give me advise on how to address the court. He told me that he presided hundreds of hearings. He added that, because I was representing myself, it was important to show myself as a "human being." He helped me prepare the following "speech."

Your Honor,
I am aware this court handles many cases of greater importance and significance than mine. I feel fortunate to be here in front of you at this time to address the motion filed which is to challenge any defects of my complaint and the issue of subject matter jurisdiction.
Your Honor, my amended complaint sets out facts that are consistent with the causes of action and furthermore are alleged in accordance with the California Civil Procedure Code. I've listed the elements of each cause of action and drafted the complaint in accordance, eliminating any uncertainty or ambiguity. There is particularity and specificity with respect to all claims, and all provide sufficient information as to clearly state a cause of action.
Victor Alfieri and Bondolini Productions filed a lawsuit against me based on the production financing agreement and I ask the court to find that defendants have waived their right to arbitration.
Your Honor, I am here today without counsel because Victor Alfieri has taken my life's savings of $150,000. That was all the money I had in the world. He took the last $17,500 of my money to hire counsel to sue me.
Your Honor, I know of nowhere to turn except to this court -- so I might, during discovery, bring all the proof needed to demonstrate fraud beyond clear and convincing evidence and that the money taken from me was for defendant’s personal use.
As the pleadings allege, Victor Alfieri started a romantic relationship with me for no other reason than to secure my life's savings. He claimed to love me and further claimed that starting a production company as partners, would be a way that would allow the two of us to grow in our relationship and assure financial stability for the rest of our lives.
Defendant never had any ambition of owning a production company or producing a movie. Most all of my money was used for Victor’s personal benefit.
After giving Victor my life's savings, which he assured was all that he needed -- as it is also reflected in the contract -- he later writes and tells me he needs another $131,000 stating, "no money, no movie.”
Your Honor, if the court requires I amend the pleadings, I will comply. However, your Honor, I ask that you allow me the opportunity to go forward with this case so that I can collect the necessary evidence and prevail. He took every dime I had, your honor, and Victor has a pattern of this sort of behavior.

So the day arrives. I ask my friend Christine to go to court with me. We arrive very early and check in. I am nervous. I have been to court hundreds of times -- literally HUNDREDS of times -- but as a certified court interpreter, not a plaintiff in PRO PER.

Christine's presence calms me down. She tells me that everything will be okay. I then close my eyes and think of what Marianne Williamson always tells us to do in stressful and challenging situations such as this -- "Before you enter, blast everyone in the room with love."

We sit in the courtroom while all the other cases are called. I get to see how pleasant and fair the judge is to the other parties when handling their cases. I am feeling much better. My case finally gets called. I approach and sit at a table facing the judge. Attorney Jason Fisher, is to my right. He does not even dare to look at me directly.

I have met and worked with over one thousand attorneys. This is not an exaggeration - over one thousand. And I can assert that Jason L. Fisher is the rudest lawyer I have ever met in my entire life. He refused to shake my hand when I extended it to him the first time we met in person. He does not respond to my emails or phone calls. So I am not surprised with how things unfolded during this hearing.

The judge states that her tentative ruling is to sustain the demurrer and send the case to arbitration. She then starts reading each cause of action, giving a reason why the demurrer is sustained. "As to Cause of Action 1, Fraud in the Inducement... it lacks... does not state specific... demurrer is sustained. As to Cause of Action 2... Cause of Action 3... 4... 5... 6... 7... demurrer is sustained."

I cannot believe that none of the causes survived the "demurrer" since the complaint and opposition to the demurrer were drafted and reviewed by several attorneys. None of the causes of action is properly pled???!!! But what is more surprising to me is how calm I am. I feel this inner peace and stillness that is hard to explain.

The judge looks at us and asks if there is something we would like to say. Jason Fisher is quiet and looking down avoiding the judge's eyes. I say, "I don't know if he wants to say something first," referring to opposing counsel. The judge quickly answers, "he does not have to say anything. He won. You lost... So anything you want to say?"

At this point I am just looking at the piece of paper with my prepared speech. I cannot really read that now. I just lost, as the judge clearly stated. I do address the court and state that the first cause of action, Fraud in the Inducement goes beyond the contract containing the arbitration clause. I say something like this , "there was an agreement and promise made by Alfieri to start a production company together in July 2010. We were planning on making several movies. The first movie was 'Arturo Bond,' whose main character is Arturo Bondolini - that's why the name, Bondolini Productions. I invested money in that movie project first. By September 2010, I had already invested $60,000 into that specific movie - seven months before the production financing agreement with the arbitration clause was signed. We did not produce "Arturo Bond," but decided to make a different film, 'Phoenix.' This film was not produced either. We then decided to make 'Looking for Clarissa.' The false promise I am talking about is the production company. I was induced to invest in this last movie based on the false promise of a production company."

The judge looks interested in what I am saying. She says, "where is that stated in your complaint?" I read a couple of paragraphs from my amended complaint that do not cover what I am trying to convey. Because I was told by several attorneys to shorten my original 42 page complaint, my amended complaint does not have that specific information and dates that now I desperately need.

The judge then asks, "what is the reason why you don't want to go to arbitration?" I politely answer, "because it is my understanding that fraud allegations cannot be handled in arbitration." To what she responds, "that is not true. Fraud is handled in arbitration" just as it is handled in court. My eyes light up, "really?" I say with an evident tone of surprise in my voice. "She then goes to explain how arbitration works, that some arbitrators are former judges, that we get to choose our arbitrator.

Mr. Fisher says that he told me about arbitration over the phone, making it sound that he had been polite and tried to settle this before filing all those motions - which is a complete lie. In fact, that initial phone call was the ONLY conversation we had and it sounded to me more like "this is war" than anything else.

Attorney Jason Fisher starts going on and on about my refusal to go to arbitration, about the -- as he puts it -- "exorbitant" number of hours he put into writing those motions. Again, trying to make me look like an unreasonable person who filed this complaint with malice and in bad faith.

The judge points out that it is understandable I would not believe what he was telling me as he is the opposing attorney. Why would I trust him? Why would I follow any legal advise he could offer? Then she looks at me with so much compassion in her eyes and asks me, "why are you so scared to go to arbitration?" I say, "because for the first cause of action, Fraud in the Inducement, I could be awarded punitive damages - something that cannot be considered in arbitration."

The judge is now looking at me directly, being as impartial as required by her position but unable to hide her kindness and concern. "Don't be scared. All those things will be dealt with in arbitration." She adds that arbitration is pretty much like trials in court, but much more informal.

The judge looks satisfied that the case will be taken to arbitration. She then says that the case will be stayed, both parties will stipulate to arbitration, and that the case will be dismissed after arbitration is completed. Attorney Jason Fisher states that they will not agree to that stipulation, "Isn't arbitration what you wanted, counsel?" the judge asks puzzled. Mr. Fisher clarifies that I should pursue arbitration on my own and gives a series of reasons why they want the case dismissed immediately. While he is saying this, the judge is looking at me directly as I gently shake my head and non-verbally plead to her to PLEASE SAY NO to his request. I bet my facial expression is communicating something like. "please don't abandon me now. Don't throw me to the wolves. They will devour me."

The judge denies that request stating that she will not make me pay another filing fee if I were to bring the case back to court to compel arbitration. She then says that she would like the two parties to appear in person in a couple of months to give her an update on arbitration. At this point, I am aware I lost this hearing because the demurrer was sustained but I feel relieved. I feel protected by the judicial system. I still have a chance to prove my case in arbitration and get the justice I'm seeking.

The judge then looks at me and asks what day we would like to come back. "In two months?.... what about.... St. Patrick's Day?" I respond, "that date works for me, your Honor. " As we are ready to finish the hearing, the judge asks if there is anything additional from either party. Attorney Jason L. Fisher decides to open his mouth and make additional demands.

From this point on, I say NOTHING. I am just listening to Jason Fisher talk now. I feel I am watching a bizarre show. I am witnessing as Mr. Fisher picks up a shovel and starts to dig himself in a hole. "You Honor, we would like the case dismissed at this time." The judge says that the case is stayed for now, that the demurrer is sustained, that I will not be allowed to amend my complaint and that the case will be dismissed after arbitration is finalized. Attorney Jason Fisher repeats several times that he wants this case immediately dismissed so his client can have peace of mind and can put this behind him. The judge reiterates that the case will be eventually dismissed. To what this attorney quickly responds that due to the dismissal, they will be asking for attorneys fees to be paid by Plaintiff (me).

Now the judge looks upset and says, "you're overreaching, counsel." Jason Fisher starts saying that there are REASONS why the opposing party is entitled to payment of attorney's fees. The judge interrupts, "not for any credible reasons that I know." Jason Fisher keeps on talking. I really don't understand why. He is already in a big hole.... and still digging, deeper and deeper.

It is so clear to me, and probably to everyone in this courtroom, that this attorney is expecting to get paid by me, not by Alfieri. Now I understand why his motions and responses are so ridiculously long. Of course they are! He has to justify the "exorbitant" amount of work he has put into this, so he can demand $70,000 -$80,000 in attorney's fees from me. He also wants to be "off" the case. That is why he is asking to have this case dismissed immediately.

Before the hearing is adjourned the judge states that we will be coming back to court on March 17th at 8:30 am, and that I will be allowed to AMEND my complaint if necessary. That is, as I understand it, if Alfieri refuses to go to arbitration. So in the end, this apparent loss has turned into a WIN.

There is truly no such thing as a "loss" or a "failure." I believe that when we apparently "fail" at something, we are simply being offered an opportunity - an opportunity to let go of what has not worked out for us, what we no longer need. It is also a turning point to choose a different path to explore exciting new possibilities. And sometimes, all we have to do is to not resist it and let it be. The situation might take a sharp turn, transforming that initial loss into a triumphant win.

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Secrets - Untold Truths

Update as of 10-15-2018 -- The Trevino vs. Alfieri case has been dismissed by both parties. As we have agreed to move forward, the dismissed case will remain confidential.

Secret

noun /'si•krit/

A piece of information that is not generally known or is not known by someone else and should not be told to others.

----- Cambridge Dictionaries Online

How many of us have secrets? I would believe that everyone has at least one secret -- a secret that has either only been told to one other person or a secret that has never been shared at all.

Why do we keep secrets "secret"?

It is someone else's secret. Someone has confided in us and has asked us not to divulge the "private" and secretive information. We are all familiar with the phrase, "let's keep this between us," or "promise not to tell a soul."
What we keep secret is shameful. Secrets become secrets when we opt not to share them publicly. If we perceive something we have done as unacceptable and shameful, we will hide it and even deny it ever happened.
We are afraid to tell. We see this type of "secrets" in abusive relationships.

Now, let's talk about Bill Cosby and his over two dozen alleged victims who have come forward with claims of sexual assault. Do I believe he did what the victims claim he did? I personally do. I say this not because I dislike Bill Cosby. In fact, I always liked him. But it is impossible to ignore 25 women telling a similar story describing how they were drugged and raped by him.

Some skeptics might ask why these victims waited over 40 years to speak up. My answer to them would be - Because they needed someone to be the first person, brave enough to tell the truth. When the first victim spoke, then another one followed, it was just a matter of time for the truth to be uncovered.

Some people have commented on some of the recent articles about Bill Cosby that they consider Bill Cosby INNOCENT until proven guilty. After all, that is a basic constitutional right in the United States, isn't it? I cannot say I disagree with that statement. However, there are truths that do not need to be proven in a courtroom. And there are also those truths that cannot necessarily be proven with clear and convincing evidence. We know that justice does not always prevail when it comes from a verdict in a criminal case. Let's not forget the O.J. Simpson trial.

Below you can click on the video where Bill Cosby is interviewed. He refuses to talk about the rape allegations. Why would he anyway? Whatever he could say about it would be incriminating. Is he going to deny 100% of what has been said by the two dozen victims? Is he going to partially admit some of the allegations?

It must be really hard for Bill Cosby to come to terms with what he has done to so many women. He probably thought that because it has been such a long time, he could put those experiences behind him. But that does not seem to be the case. In fact, VIBE wrote an article yesterday -- "More than two-dozen women have come forward in the media and accused comedian Bill Cosby of raping them, but only one has the statute of limitations on her side. Chloe Goins says in 2008, Cosby drugged and raped her at a party at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles." For full article Bill Cosby May Actually Be Prosecuted for Rape Accusations

Now Cosby's attorney is telling the media that Bill Cosby was not even in Los Angeles at the time of the alleged assault at the Playboy Mansion in 2008. Whatever the truth is about that specific incident with Ms. Goins, there are too many other allegations that cannot be ignored.

NBC was developing a new sitcom featuring Cosby. NBC executive Robert Greenblatt who had supported the network's decision to wait before cutting ties with Bill Cosby explains why they eventually dropped this new project.

“Fifteen women came out and accused him of what they accused him of. While over the years we heard [about some of the rape allegations] and knew there were a couple settlements and what not, it didn’t seem to be the thing that was critical mass. When we realized there seemed to be so much more of it, it wasn’t the something where we could go ‘Oh, we’re not sure.’”

“He hasn’t been proven guilty of anything,” continued Greenblatt. “I don’t want to be the one who says ‘guilty until proven innocent.’ But when that many people come out and have similar complaints it causes such a tainted situation there was no way we could move forward with it. The good news is, unlike Netflix [which had a completed, already filmed stand-up special with Cosby before everything blew up], we’re developing a script. We didn’t even have a first draft… I’m glad we’re out from under that.”

Asked by a reporter to say what changed, Greenblatt said the “critical mass” of allegations against Cosby is “what just happened two months ago.” When the reporter asked, “So 15 [women making accusations] ‘yes,’ [but] two or three ‘no’?” “Yeah, you want me to put a number on it?” Greenblatt replied. “Fifteen ‘yes,’ two ‘no.’ Yeah, you want me to answer that question? All I can tell you is there’s a lot of people who have been in business with Cosby for 25 years and go ask them the same question. I just answered what I could answer. I didn’t think it was a problem until it became critical.”

For most of the victims, because it has been such a long time, there is nothing than can be done about it in a court of law. If it is too late to prosecute such behavior, then WHY report it now?

I personally believe that burying such a dark secret takes a toll on our livelihood. If we deny such a traumatic event happened and hide it in a dark corner, we will never have a chance to get over it and heal. We would start doubting ourselves. We could even start to doubt it ever happened.

It is clear that these victims were afraid to speak up. They probably started to doubt anything really happened to them. After all, most of them had been drugged and had no clear recollection of how things unfolded. And who would have believed them back then? It would have been their word against Bill Cosby's word. In addition, these women had no idea they were not the only victims.

I can only imagine how each of them gathered the courage to talk after hearing similar stories from others. I applaud all those women for speaking their truth and for honoring themselves. I am sure this has been very healing for them.

I also believe that there must still be many out there that have opted to remain silent at the moment. They might share their story one day, or they might keep that secret buried. It is their individual journey and they choose their own path.

My Case and Why I Decided to Speak Up

I have chosen to speak up and tell the truth about what happened with Victor Alfieri. I believe that what he did to me is horrendous and certainly illegal. Not only did he defraud me into investing in a production company he never intended to build, but he slandered me, took my money and used it to sue me. Now I am trying to have the courts consider my case and make him face the consequences of his actions.

I am not the only person who has been victimized by Aflieri. I know about at least three other people who have similar stories as to Alfieri's crazy and delusional allegations against them. I have promised to keep their names confidential. So I will not be mentioning any details until the time is right and I get approval from the parties involved. All I can say is that this blog has been instrumental in disclosing facts that have helped others in their dealings with Alfieri.

If you are reading this post and would like to share any information or concerns with me, please feel free to contact me by sending me a private email.

Sometimes we might feel that nobody understands or cares about us. But that is not true. We are not on our own in the world. We are meant to share our life while fulfilling a purpose. That purpose although individual for each of us can only be attained if we reach out to others. We cannot expect others to read our mind. So let's speak our truth and ask for support if needed. Let's offer a compassionate helping hand to those who don't know how to ask. And let's remember that we are not alone on this journey.

Disclaimer – As of October 15, 2018, all legal issues (Trevino vs. Alfieri) have been resolved. This resolution was reached during arbitration. There are no pending issues (Trevino vs. Alfieri) related to fraud or theft. The resolution was mutually agreeable. There will be no more posts written about this story.

Friday, January 16, 2015

Conviction

Update as of 10-15-2018 -- The Trevino vs. Alfieri case has been dismissed by both parties. As we have agreed to move forward, the dismissed case will remain confidential.

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UPDATE - This post has been updated on February 13, 2016. Please read about each defendant below.

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About a year ago I wrote about a federal case involving a couple of con artists who defrauded me and over 3,000 other people. Please read my previous post Indictment - U.S. Department of Justice

Michael Patrick Sullivan and John Nicosia operated different companies and used fake names to lure customers to a deceptive scheme. They promised to resell unwanted time shares. I was one of their victims.

US Attorney Steve Wigginton stated that this "rip-off" raked in $11 million!!! Because at least 12 victims live in the Metro East of St, Louis Illinois, the case was prosecuted in that area. But as we know, there were more than 3,000 victims.

On October 16, the website for the United States Department of Justice published news about this case.

New York Man Sentenced For Role In $11 Million Dollar Telemarketing Scam

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 16, 2014

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Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on October 16, 2014, John C. Nicosia, 56, of Rochester, New York, was sentenced to 60 months in prison, and ordered to pay $962,538.61 in restitution and a $100 special assessment. Nicosia had previously pled guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud for his role in a Las Vegas based telemarketing scam operating under the names Vacation Max and Showcase Resorts.

Vacation Max and Showcase Resorts targeted owners of timeshares throughout the United States. The overall scam bilked thousands of consumers throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries of $11 million dollars. There were at least twelve victims in seven of the thirty eight counties comprising the Southern District of Illinois. In this case, Nicosia and other telemarketers for Vacation Max placed cold calls to timeshare owners and then falsely represented that their company had actual buyers for the owners’ timeshare property. Telemarketers then solicited advanced fees of up to several thousand dollars from each victim in purported closing costs that they promised would be refunded to the owner once the closing on the property occurred. Many timeshare owners were told that their closings were scheduled within the next sixty to ninety days. Despite collecting fees from over 3,000 victims, these companies were not successful in selling a single timeshare unit. Nicosia and his co-conspirators simply pocketed the closing costs.

This prosecution follows an investigation by the St. Louis Field Office of the Chicago Division of the United States Postal Inspection Service. The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Michael Hallock.

John C. Nicosia

On October 17, 2014, I received a notification confirming the above news release.

Case Number 2014R00058 Court Docket Number 14-CR-30009

The Court ordered John C. Nicosia to the following:

Incarceration of 5 years
Followed by Supervised Release of 5 years
Special Assessment of $100.00

On November 24, 2014, I received an email informing me that John Nicosia's case had proceeded through the criminal justice system and that he was now incarcerated within the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). His Register Number is 38651-018.

On May 4, 2015, I received an email informing me that on April 30, 2015, John Nicosia had died while in federal custody.

Michael Patrick Sullivan

Today I got notification that Michael Patrick, Jr. Sullivan has finally been sentenced. The Court ordered him to the following:

Incarceration of 5 years
Followed by Supervised Release of 5 years
Special Assessment of $100.00

If you would like more information on this case, here's the case number and Court Docket Number.
Case Number 2013R00230
Court Docket Number 13-CR-30103

There are four more defendants who have been separately indicted who were part of this multimillion scam. Their names are: Patrick A. Nosack, Becky S. Marrs, Elpenike Eddy-Aldava, Robert K. Mathews.

Elpenike Eddy-Aldava

Case Number 2014R00317 Court Docket Number 14-CR-30127

Status Hearing: Scheduled before Judge Nancy Rosenstengel for February 9, 2015 at 11:00 am at East St. Louis Courthouse, 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL. (Hearing rescheduled to October 5, 2015 at 10:00 am, same location)

Trial: Scheduled before Judge Nancy Rosenstengel for February 18, 2015 at 9:00 am at East St. Louis Courthouse, 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL. (Trial rescheduled to October 6, 2015 at 9:00 am same location).C
Trial: Continued to October 7, 2015 at 9 am at East St. Louis Courthouse, 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL.
On October 9, 2015, a jury returned the following verdict(s):
Attempt and conspiracy fraud GUILTY
Sentencing: Set for February 4, 2016 at 9:30 am, at East St. Louis Courthouse, 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL before Judge Nancy Rosentengel.
He pled guilty to Attempt and Conspiracy Fraud.
SENTENCE: Incarceration of 1 year 1 month; Followed by Supervised Release of 2 years; Special Assessment of $100.00

Becky S. Marrs

Case Number 2014R00318 Court Docket Number 14-CR-30128

Status Hearing: Scheduled before Judge Nancy Rosenstengel for April 13, 2015 at 2:30 pm at East St. Louis Courthouse, 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL.Trial: Scheduled before Judge Nancy Rosenstengel for April 22, 2015 at 9:00 am at East St. Louis Courthouse, 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL.
Status Hearing: Scheduled before Judge Nancy Rosenstengel for October 13, 2015 at 9:00 am at East St. Louis Courthouse, 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL.Trial: Scheduled before Judge Nancy Rosenstengel for April 22, 2015 at 9:00 am at East St. Louis Courthouse, 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL.

Trial: Scheduled before Judge Nancy Rosenstengel for October 20, 2015 at 9:00 am at East St. Louis Courthouse, 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL.
Status Hearing: March 15, 2016 at 9:00 am (same location).
New Trial Date: April 5, 2016, 9:00 am (same location, same judge).

Robert K. Mathews

Case Number 2014R00320 Court Docket Number 14-CR-30129

Status Hearing: Scheduled before Judge Nancy Rosenstengel for October 27, 2014 at 9:30 am am at East St. Louis Courthouse, 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL.

Trial: Scheduled before Judge Nancy Rosenstengel for November 4, 2014 at 9:00 am at East St. Louis Courthouse, 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL.

I have not received any more updates on this defendant.
He is currently incarcerated at FCI Mendota. Register Number: 11239-025. He is scheduled for release on December 24, 2019. He is not eligible for parole.

Patrick A. Nosack

Case Number 2014R00316 Court Docket Number 14-CR-30130

Arraignment: Scheduled for January 23, 2015 at 1:30 pm at East St. Louis Courthouse, 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL - CANCELLED (it will be rescheduled)
He had a plea hearing scheduled before Judge Nancy Rosenstengel on June 29, 2015 at 9:00 am at East St. Louis Courthouse, 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL.
He pled guilty. His sentencing hearing was scheduled for November 19, 2015 at 1:30 pm at East St. Louis Courthouse, 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL.
SENTENCE: Incarceration of 2 years and 6 months; Followed by Supervised Release of 5 years; Special Assessment of $100.00.

This case is being prosecuted because some of the victims chose to speak up. If nobody says anything, this type of people will continue taking advantage and stealing from others. I am happy these people are facing the consequences of their illegal and deceitful actions. I just wish that I also see some justice as my case against Victor Alfieri moves through the judicial system.

Friday, January 2, 2015

Index of Posts

Index of Posts published in 2019 and forward. For older posts, please scroll down.

1. Looking for My Mother -- And the quest continues.

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Update as of 10-15-2018 -- The Trevino vs. Alfieri case has been dismissed by both parties. As we have agreed to move forward, the dismissed case will remain confidential.

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While filming in Rome

I have been told by many readers that it is difficult to find older posts. The search tool is not as effective. So that is why I decided to write this specific post - a post that will make it easier to interact with this blog.

The following are the posts which are part of this blog. They are listed chronologically, by date of release, and some include a very brief description. Just click on the title and you will be taken to that specific post.

Scandal, Lawsuit and... Settlement? - Introduction to this blog. It includes pictures and web links.
Telling the Truth - Portions of the transcription of my deposition.
Dismissal of My Lawsuit - Why did I dismiss it?
Was I a Victim of Fraud? - Originally written on January 6, 2013 and updated April 14, 2013. Was fraud committed?
Attorneys, Litigation and the Legal System - Attorneys and the legal system... another saga in itself.
Why Did Victor Alfieri Sue Me? - Alfieri himself gives the reasons he sued during his deposition. This blog includes a video clip of the deposition and Alfieri's complaint against me.
What Truly Prompted the Lawsuit - This post includes actual emails and text messages.
Letter to Victor Alfieri's Mother - Letter to Daniela Carloni in both English and Italian.
Why Did Victor Alfieri Dismiss the Lawsuit? - The real reason why he dismissed his lawsuit. It includes one video. This post also includes my original cross-complaint.
Fighting Back - This post includes my Amended Cross-Complaint with details and new facts.
Speaking Up - Why I decided to speak up. Includes one video.
Slander, Libel and Defamation - Who slandered and defamed whom?
Filming in Italy - This post includes pictures and a fun video/trailer I made for this blog/story.
Sexual Harassment - Alfieri is Italian... that's the way they joke and he likes "to joke like that."
Amnesia - Alfieri's selective memory... or a result of paranormal activity? This post has two videos - a trailer to the movie "Amnesia" and another video with portions of Alfieri's deposition.
The Scandal - How I learned the internet scandal had started.
Perception, Opinion and Judgment - How people viewed and judged the "alleged" claims.
Conflict on Set - The challenges and nightmarish experience. It includes pictures of Calcata and Rome.
The Wrap Party - Some fun before the unexpected war. This post has many pictures and a nice video of the wrap party.
And the Award Goes to... - The Snap Awards - another fun memory from the Wrap Party. There is a video of the Snap Awards.
The Break-Up - How we broke up in Italy. Were there witnesses??? Yes. And Alfieri still denies our relationship.
Paranoia and Delusion - How Alfieri became paranoid and started accusing others of betrayal and theft... As the story unfolds we learn who really betrayed and stole.
Safety Violations and Abuse on Set - Was there abuse on set? Yes! I witnessed it! This post includes excerpts of my amended cross-complaint and a video of Alfieri's deposition.
Perjury - Watch a video where Alfieri, while under oath, tells lie after lie and contradicts himself.
How We Met - Alfieri seems to suffer from amnesia and does not remember much about how our relationship started. Fortunately, I do remember everything... and here's how we met. This post includes, emails, text messages and a video.
The Facebook Hacker - My favorite Alfieri tale. This post includes two videos - "The Facebook Hacker" and "The Spy Who Was Not."
Was I Set Up? - How Alfieri recruits Apollonia Kotero to set me up. This post includes emails, text messages and facebook chats.
Press Release - Why did I agree to a press release? The Cheaterville article. New Cheaterville post Looks Could Be Deceiving
Sexual Addiction - The TMZ article and my version of what truly happened.
How the Lawsuit Against Me Was Financed - Who paid the attorney to sue me? Read this post and find out. This post includes proof.
Last Communication with Alfieri - Emails that lead to the writing of this blog.
Our Relationship - the Alfieri Version - Alfieri gives one version in his complaint and something very different during his deposition. This post includes a video of his deposition... once again, sometimes suffering amnesia and other times contradicting himself.
Our Relationship - The Trevino Version - PART 1 - How our relationship started and evolved. This post includes multiple text messages between us.
Letters to Victor - Actual letters I wrote and sent to Alfieri. He was aware of how I felt. I never lied to him.
Our Relationship - The Trevino Version - PART 2 - Pre-production, filming, Victor's paranoia, the final break-up. Actual text messages and emails.
Friends with Benefits - The text messages tell the story and facts.
Premeditation - My second favorite Alfieri tale. Alfieri did not accept any responsibility for the text messages or emails he wrote to me. He claimed I was his personal assistant and had access to his phone and computer.... I must have "texted" myself! Watch the video!
The Facts - A list of chronological facts (not allegations or assumptions). This post also includes a video with these facts.
The Top 10 Countdown - The Most Creative and Memorable Claims Made by Alfieri. I had so much fun writing this post and making the video. It summarizes the creativity and entertainment value of Alfieri's imagination.
The Loan - The real reason we made the movie - so Alfieri could save his home from foreclosure. Watch the video.
Post-Production - An update on post-production.
Business Networking - Alfieri's incredible business skills.
To Cast and Crew - By far the most popular post. This post includes pictures and messages to almost everyone involved in the production of the film and in the Trevino story.
Story in Video - The Story told through a series of videos.
Suspicious Activity - Alfieri's behavior continues to be suspicious and shady.
Running Amok - When the "fire" could cease, Alfieri is still fighting a battle that does not even exist.
Staying in Touch - The importance of staying connected.
Sunset Boulevard - Rendez Vous???
Copyright Infringement - Don't I have the right to post whatever footage or pictures I own???
Moving On - Becoming "whole" while "getting even."
Deceit - Or simple fear of holding oneself accountable for any wrongdoing?
Sharing My Story - How my telling the truth affects others' reality.
Final Cut - Proof of Alfieri's great talent as a writer, director and producer.
Return On Investment - There are benefits and value that might be seemingly "intangible."
Justice Will Prevail - One way or the other... what goes around comes around!
Financing a Dream - Whose dream are you investing in?
Personal Assistants - People We Trust - Or imaginary friends?
The Official Trailer - A Movie based on True Events.
Public Opinion - Freedom of Speech
IMDb - Making a movie is a true group effort.
ALIAS - Are you wearing a mask hiding who you truly are?
The Dark Closet - What dark secrets stay locked up in the closet?
Karma - What maintains the equilibrium of the Universe.
The Deadly Hairbrush Incident - An attack that will forever change the rules of "manly" fights.
Is Any Publicity GOOD Publicity? - In Showbiz... apparently so!
Being Brave - Nobody can speak up our truth but ourselves.
Advocating for Justice - Threats to take unresolved issues to arbitration?
Indictment - US Department of Justice - We find justice when we least expect it.
To Potential Buyers and Distributors - Important facts to consider.
Social Media - A great tool to stay connected and to publicly share personal information.
Standing Up for The Truth - Making a sharp turn into the legal road.
Above the Law - The inherent legal system that governs humanity where we are the judge.
Part II - The Trailer - A new beginning.
The Service - Poking humor at the situation... and life. Video of service.
Six Degrees of Separation - We are so close to one another... closer that we could ever imagine.
Nowhere to Hide - The internet era makes previous walls turn into transparent glass.
The Soul of the Judicial System - Or the lack of soul???
From the Midwest to Hollywood - We take our home wherever we go.
Guardian Angels - Do you believe in angels?
First Amendment - Freedom of Speech. We all have the right to speak up.
A New Beginning - A new name for my Blog... After all, this is MY story.
Index of Posts - A complete list of all the posts that tell "The Trevino Story."
Conviction - Prison Sentence - Facing the consequences of illegal actions.
Secrets - Untold Truths - What secrets are you afraid to tell?
Turning a Loss Into a Win - When you think you have lost a small battle, you could be on your way to winning a war.
Trust is a choice... and it starts with ourselves, with self-trust.
Lies, Negligence... or Memory Loss? A lie is a lie - no matter how small it is.
The Ripple Effect - Even the smallest action will create a ripple that will reach the other side of the world.
Making Peace - We must first make peace with ourselves.
Split Second - Your life can be transformed or "saved" in one split second.
Bullies with a Law Degree - When that line of "protecting clients' interests" is crossed.
It's Never Too Late - Never too late to let go of the past, stop fearing the future and live fully in the present with an open heart.
The Road Ahead - Walking our life path without losing sight of what is truly important.
Facing Adversity with a Smile - It is all about attitude.
The End of a Story - When a story ends, another one starts. They are all part of the bigger picture.
Looking for My Mother - I never stopped looking for you. May you rest in peace.
Victim - Stand up and speak out and you will no longer be a "victim."

Disclaimer – As of October 15, 2018, all legal issues (Trevino vs. Alfieri case) have been resolved. This resolution was reached during arbitration. There are no pending issues (Trevino vs. Alfieri case) related to fraud or theft. The resolution was mutually agreeable. There will be no more posts written about this story.

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