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To: Jon Tara who wrote (1265)	6/25/2003 11:45:03 AM
From: CountofMoneyCristo	Respond to of 3143

leaving yourself open to libel/slander charges Perhaps - if anything I said was not accurate. But then again, why would any of the defendants file libel or slander charges when they have already sought desperately to avoid a jury trial? Clearly, that would not be a very wise move, and they realize it. If they did I would immediately file counter-claims. They have better lawyers than to make that kind of mistake - though I would be more than happy to answer any and all charges of libel and/or slander from the defendants. To give you an indication of the likelihood of me being sued on that basis: on December 1 and 4, 2000, counsel to Terra Nova and MB Trading, respectively, sent me formal notification that if I did not retract statements made here at SI, where I accused them quote "of defrauding their clients for years" then they would take action against me. Not surprisingly, they did not take action. Those letters are now part of the public record. Imagine how that looks, threatening someone and then not carrying it out? It looks like a cover-up, an attempt to intimidate. Not wise. As for my attorneys, don't worry about them. If you checked the appellate court website I am now handling these claims in propria persona so if you're looking for my attorney you're talking to him. I have quite a few "POS memos." But I won't discuss them specifically here - yet. For those of you only following this now, these allegations were published in the New York Times on October 15, 2000: nytimes.com You know, the only parties who would stand to benefit from my case being shut down with a gag order would be the defendants. I see no reason not to keep SI informed.

To: Jon Tara who wrote (1265)	6/25/2003 1:15:40 PM
From: CountofMoneyCristo	Respond to of 3143

and had knowledge that their trading recommendations were worthless. Now that's where they have some serious problems. Let's see: how did I uncover the scheme? Well, when I was wiped out - for a second time - Merlin/Rea thought a wiped-out trader like me who took a while to be wiped out unlike most wiped out in a matter of weeks talented such that I should be hired as an independent contractor giving advice to TP members. I took it and then learned all about the kickback scheme, because Rea lambasted me for issuing only 2-3 recommendations a day - none at lunch when he would scream "Are you asleep?" and when I was nearly fired for criticizing CyberTrader, then I finally found out. Rea actually once said to me, when I asked him about the kickbacks: "Ollie, they [we, his clients] are all rats in a sewer. They are wiped out in a few weeks and then we flush the sewer and bring in new rats." What makes this scheme so outrageous is that had I not been hired - and why hire a wiped-out trader to give advice anyway? unless you knew he was an excellent trader because it took him longer than most to be wiped out? - well, had I not gotten the chance to see TP from the inside, see exactly why they recommended stocks as they did, then I would never in a million years have learned about their scheme. They were that close to getting away with it. I'll bet the other defendants are none-too-pleased that Rea ever hired me... So my testimony - and that of others who I won't name at this point, by the way - will prove collusion. Also, any of you remember MBT-Steve, MBT-Ross, MBT-Mark at the desk? All MBT employees overseeing the kickback scheme. You all remember CyberJo? Well, that's Jo Speir, CyberTrader Marketing Director overseeing the kickback scheme. Collusion indeed.

To: Jon Tara who wrote (1265)	6/25/2003 1:24:38 PM
From: Dave O.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3143

Jon, re: your comments on his attorneys from the web site where the case info appears: sftc.org MAY-20-2003 LAW AND MOTION 302, PLAINTIFF'S ATTY'S (SUSAN G. KUPFER) MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL (TRANSFERRED FROM DEPT.301). APPEARANCE FOR MOVING PARTY & PLAINTIFF IN PRO PER (THRU COURT CALL). ARGUED AND THE COURT GRANTED THE MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL. ORDER SIGNED IN OPEN COURT. HON. RONALD E. QUIDACHAY. REPORTER: BELDON YEE, CSR #2647 MAY-20-2003 ORDER GRANTING ATTORNEY'S (HERBERT E. MILSTEIN (ADMITTED PRO HAC VICE) OF COHEN MILSTEIN HAUSFELD & TOLL)) MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL (FOR PLTF) - CIVIL View MAY-20-2003 ORDER GRANTING ATTORNEY'S (JOSEPH J. TABACCO, JR., SUSAN G. KUPFER, & MICHAEL W. JORGENSON OF BERMAN DEVALERIO PEASE TABACCO BURT & PUCILLO) MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL (FOR PLTF) - CIVIL