Money Laundering?

Attorney Harold Brady has placed on the table the real possibility of money laundering activities being involved in the Manatt, Phelps & Phillips (MPP)/Dudus Extradition affair.

It has now been revealed that MPP insisted that any arrangement had to be on the basis of a government initiative and a paid retainer. Hence Brady had to assume the position/authority as a Consultant to the Government of Jamaica (GOJ). Of equal importance the retainer and subsequent payments would have had to be consistent with the contract being with the Government of Jamaica.

Thus the payments could not appear to be made by either a private individual or the Jamaica Labour Party. This is so because neither had any contract with MPP. The only entity that had a contractual relationship with MPP was the GOJ (albeit throughout Harold C. Brady - its Consultant.) To be acceptable to and accepted by MPP, the payments had to appear as emanating from the GOJ.

Brady alleges that PM Golding, after being informed of MPP conditions agreed to such and delegated Minister Vaz to handle all the "financial implications".

It is critical to read carefully Brady's allegations on this score, noting the sections that have been capitalized for emphasis.

"Consequently, our client is unaware of the mechanics of the payment of the MPP retainer WHICH WAS NOT HANDLED either BY HIS LAW OFFICE or by him personally"

Certain questions are unavoidable:

• What were the so-called "financial implications" involved?
• If neither Brady nor his office handled the "mechanics of the payment of the MPP retainer", did Daryl Vaz handle such?
• What were the so-called  "mechanics of the payment"?
• Were the payments to MPP laundered through any GOJ agency?
• Were the payments made by cheque or wire transfer?
• A news release stated that Brady & Co. had paid the sum of US$15,000.00 in order to bring closure to the arrangement with MPP.  Was such in furtherance of PM Golding's instructions "to ensure, as best as possible, that the Government did not appear to be involved"?

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Political Shrapnel

The political explosion occasioned by Brady's letter bomb - published in the Gleaner, Tuesday October 7, 2010 - has sent shrapnel with extreme prejudice in the direction of Prime Minister Golding and Minister Daryl Vaz. Brady has made some damming allegations - the truth of which must be ascertained.

There is enough defamation to go around with all contenders being offered generous proportions. However, it is political credibility that takes center stage.

Hence, we highlight the political shrapnel:

• Brady took instructions only from Prime Minister Golding. Thus for all intents and purposes, Bruce Golding was Brady's client.  
• The instructions centered on attempting to resolve the political issues raised by the extradition request for Christopher "Dudus" Coke.
• The employment of Manatt, Phelps and Phillips (MPP) was only possible if this was a Government of Jamaica (GOJ) initiative and under a paid retainer.
• Brady reported such in full to Prime Minister Bruce Golding.
• The Prime Minister agreed to the terms of engagement stipulated by MPP with the added condition that attempts be made to "ensure, as best as possible, that the Government did not appear to be involved."[emphasis added]
• Minister Daryl Vaz was delegated to handle all the "financial implications." (What the hell does that mean?)
• Both PM Golding and Minister Daryl Vaz were made aware of MPP pre-conditions and were central to the hatching of the conspiracy to deceive.

 The situation remains the same GOJ in 3D.

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Brady's Letter Bomb

Noted Attorney-at-Law Harold C. Brady has finally disclosed intimate details about the MPP/Dudus Extradition affair. The allegations are directed at Prime Minister Bruce Golding and Minister of Information Daryl Vaz who according to Brady must either be daft or needs his head examined.

Read the details of Brady's Complaint

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Close Encounters: 00-50 H B

Well you all thought that the political scenarios in the Dudus Extradition Affair (DEA) and the Brady Factor (BF) were out of some B class Hollywood script.

Here is the pre-release:

Now the latest scene is entitled Brief Social Encounters . It has nothing to do with Sex in the City but mainly with 007 0050 HB in Washington. 

Can you imagine a chance encounter with 0050 HB and Ronald in Washington? Invitations are issued, some are declined but some are accepted. Sounds familiar?  So we all just get along - socially over drinks.  Such a game is employed by those involved in courtship - not of the judicial kind.

But the scene has been played out before, starting at the Norman Manley airport in Kingston, Jamaica.  There was a chance meeting between 0050 HB and Dougie both on their way to Washington on parallel mission. Agent 0050 HB invites Dougie to get familiar with some Washington lobbyists - the same ones that would having drinks with Ronald. But having made social acquaintances, Dougie initially refuses a gratuitous offer but is later convinced that his newly made acquaintance should accompany him to his close encounter with US State officials. Unlike Ronald, Dougie did not have any drinks.

There have been unconfirmed reports of other close encounters, those involving persons within the JLP and Agent 0050 HB. Reports are that such persons decided to undertake and finance an operation aimed at assisting the GOJ in resolving a treaty dispute it had with the USA.

Back at  HQ Branch, OBG is Commander-in-the-Dark with GS Sam-the-Sanctioner; and Thor is conveniently unaware. 

Who is Special Agent 0050 HB? A man with vast experience in International Law and Politics to assist in this regard. He is not daft, but deft in his management of such affairs and his invitations are not likely to be declined. He has successfully engaged not-too brief social encounters in the past. Some have received wide press coverage.

0050 HB is fully aware that he will have to sing and dance in this one. Such caberet performances cost a bag of money. 

Need an MC for your wedding? Special Agent  0050 HB is available.

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Daft Con

There have been many cons.

First there was consultant negotiating a contract to have a US law firm establish contact with the US authorities.

The PM hastily concocted a response in parliament, but later conceded that there indeed had been some contact but no contract.

But that response was un-convincing and there was a call for concrete evidence of the correction. Such proved controversial as glaring inconsistencies began to emerge.

• Were the US authorities conned?
• Was there a conspiracy to deceive and defraud?
• Who will be convicted?
• Who will have to be consoled?

Soon nothing will remain concealed, for this matter can no longer be contained.  The JLP is in a conundrum as the matter is not being brought to a conclusion quickly and the political fallout seems to be contagious.

The contrast with the Trafigura Affair has crossed the political Rubicon. The PM appears confused; Brady may confess; Vaz has been confined.

The saga continues.

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Mistakes, Lies and Missed Tapes

Source: Jamaica Observer, March 23, 2010

Since the GOJ is reluctant to provide credible answers to some of the questions being asked in the Brady Factor which has complicated the Dudus Extradition Affair (DEA), we thought that "in the national interest" it was our patriotic duty to assist.

• Question:

Was the US government duped into thinking that Manatt, Phelps  & Phillips (MPP) represented the GOJ in the talks involving the  DEA.

• Answer: (Choose any or all)

No. The SG of Jamaica accompanied MPP  into the official talks on the issue.

No. Brady although not officially certified as "Consultant to the GOJ" retained the services of MPP who were instructed to engage US officials in such talks.

No.  Brady and Co. represented a Head of State (Prezi) of a state (Tivoli) within a state.

• Question:

Were the amounts paid to MPP as retainer and for services rendered sourced from illegal activities?

• Answer: (Choose any or all)

No.  The GOJ operates its own extortion scheme called the JDX.

No.  In Jamaica money has no taint, the US currency (called greenbacks) is the same official colour as that of the ruling party.

No. It is a time honoured policy of the JLP regime not to question the source of funds. In the 80's banks were instructed not to ask questions.

No. All activities undertaken within Jamaica are protected by the Constitution and have "rights" attached.

• Question:

Who were the ultimate beneficiaries of the lobbying efforts undertaken by MPP?

• Answer: (Choose any or all)

The GOJ. The whole cabinet is in danger if such initiatives are not successful.

The JLP; Dudus can sing.

The PM; Entry to Tivoli now restricted may be prohibited necessitating the finding of another constituency to represent.

Dudus; Not anxious to embark on a presidential visit at this time.

Brady; In line for an OJ.

• Question:

Is the GOJ embarrassed by the action undertaken by Brady - the unauthorized solicitation of MPP to act on behalf of the GOJ.

• Answer: (Choose any or all)

No. The GOJ has no relationship with MPP

No. The GOJ has no relationship with the US

No. The GOJ has no relationship with Dudus

No. The GOJ has suffered no such embarrassment for the JLP has only been in office for 2 1/2 years whereas the PNP has caused the GOJ great embarrassment for over 18 years.

No. Brady is not in the cabinet.

"When fools talk they think only fools are listening " - Hat tip to Lambert Brown - The Evening Edition, Radio Mona.

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