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Former Suffolk County Legislator George Guldi, who is facing numerous charges related to an alleged $82 million mortgage fraud scheme, will be representing himself now that his attorney has withdrawn from the case, citing Mr. Guldi’s inability to pay him, according to Suffolk County Court records.
In subsequent court filings earlier this month, Mr. Guldi, 57, of Westhampton Beach, alleged that prosecutors “concocted” charges in order to justify the seizure of his assets and force him into economic hardship and, ultimately, a plea deal.
Mr. Guldi’s former attorney, Paul Gianelli of the Hauppauge firm Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli, Hagney, La Pinta & Quatela, LLP, withdrew from the case on July 15, telling the court that Mr. Guldi was not able to pay the $165,000 he owed him because prosecutors froze Mr. Guldi’s assets.... more
In subsequent court filings earlier this month, Mr. Guldi, 57, of Westhampton Beach, alleged that prosecutors “concocted” charges in order to justify the seizure of his assets and force him into economic hardship and, ultimately, a plea deal.
Mr. Guldi’s former attorney, Paul Gianelli of the Hauppauge firm Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli, Hagney, La Pinta & Quatela, LLP, withdrew from the case on July 15, telling the court that Mr. Guldi was not able to pay the $165,000 he owed him because prosecutors froze Mr. Guldi’s assets.... more
In this case, that's probably a good thing.
Guldi's a jerk, but he's not a fool. And Judge Rebolini 's ruling that he cannot access his own money because it may be the proceeds of a crime which the DA has not yet proven, seems like a violation of due process.
This may not withstand an appeal.
However, I could be wrong...
one that squirts water would be appropriate.
Complementary to the circus he has created...
This man deserves all that he gets and more, I wonder if his girlfriends are tried of the empty wallets too?