Evidence suggests Charlie Crist sold judicial appointments HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Nicole Sanders, a thirty-three-year-old law student at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, reports to Historic City News in St Augustine that she has uncovered evidence that suggests that Republican-turned-Independent-turned-Democrat, Charlie Crist, used his position when he was governor to “sell” judicial appointments in exchange for political campaign contributions.

In a timeline of events that begins in August 2008, compiled by Sanders and published in a recent conservative newsletter, Charlie Crist appointed Scott W. Rothstein to the Judicial Nominating Commission. Rothstein is a disbarred lawyer and the former managing shareholder, chairman, and chief executive officer of the now-defunct Rothstein, Rosenfeldt, Adler law firm.

Five months later, in January 2009, Crist appointed Barbara McCarthy and Carlos Rodriquez to seats on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit; based upon the recommendation of the Judicial Nominating Commission that Rothstein served on. Both McCarthy and Rodriquez listed Rothstein’s law partner, Russell Adler, as a “reference” on their application for their judicial appointment.

Two days later, after McCarthy and Rodriquez had received Crist’s appointment, Rothstein’s firm contributed $100,000 to the Republican Party of Florida.

Seem like a coincidence? Sanders observed that “nothing in politics is a coincidence”. She says it proves Charlie Crist is corrupt and can be bought by others, even convicted felons.

Crist’s “Circle of Trust” has been exposed to Floridians as being nothing more than a circle of distrustful men that Crist has confided in. They have only shamed the former governor with all of their colorful backgrounds and past shenanigans.

	Scott Rothstein -2009-indicted on federal mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering charges -2010-Plead guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, after bilking investors for $1.2 billion -Crist appointed Rothstein to the 4th District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission -Recently stated that he influence Crist into nominating judges that would benefit his law firm -Top money for Charlie Crist
	Jim Greer -Former Republican Party of Florida boss -2013-Plead guilty to grand theft and money laundering -Tried to push Senator Marco Rubio out of the 2010 Senate Race -All-around ego-driven prick “He hung pictures of himself in the hallways of the party’s offices in Tallahassee. He made people call him not Jim or even Mr. Greer but Chairman. He wanted his wife to be called the first lady of the Republican Party of Florida and he wanted to drink bourbon poured only from bottles with specially ordered labels: “Maker’s Mark, Private Edition: James A. Greer.” Records show he charged to the party trips on chartered jets and nights in five-star hotels and thousand-dollar dinners of the finest seafood and steak. He started Victory Strategies.”–BNT
	Peter Schorsch -Wife works for Charlie Crist -Arrested in 2006 for writing 16 worthless checks totaling more than $1,200 for cash at Publix. He pleaded guilty and was fined (SPTimes, 9/9/2007) -Arrested in 2006 on charges he stole nearly $10,000 from the Democratic club, and from Ed Helm and Eve Joy, who ran for mayor and a seat on the St. Petersburg City Council, respectively, in 2005.After pleading no contest, he was sentenced to two years of house arrest and three years of probation, during which he was prohibited from working in campaigns. -Still has not paid a $66,500 fine levied in 2006 by the Florida Elections Commission for unrelated election violations. (SPTimes, 9/9/2007) -Accused of extorting money from politicians and candidates -Admitted to writing favorable stories for pay -Accused of writing hit pieces against those who do not pay him.(TampaBay Times, 2013) -Reported Congressman Bill Young died, a full two days before he actually passed away. (What an idiot!?)
	Alan Mendolsohn -2009-Indicted in fundraising scheme -2011-Plead guilty to conspiracy, sentenced to four years in federal prison -Tied to ponzi schemer Joel Steinger -Bragged that he could influence legislation and votes because of his close friendship with Governor Charlie Crist

Sanders graduated magna cum laude from Ashford University with a major in political science and minor in business. At one time, she was a contributor for NJ’s leading conservative blog, “SaveJersey.com”. She was best known for her featured weekly column entitled “Meet the Candidates”. Every week she would interview candidates across the state in an effort to bring awareness to the voting public.

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