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| Bobby Wightman-Cervantes |
According to the filing, plaintiff Mark Sossi has retained Attorney Mark Sossi as legal counsel, perhaps mentally dismissing the fact that two previous attempts by the City Attorney to practice privately have resulted in charges of malpractice. Also ignored is the old adage: "a man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client."
The filing notes an "Exhibit A," likely the February 11th blog article in which Montoya mentions serious issues with a female city employee, a reported suicide attempt and an investigation of a possible sexual assault. These issues are sometimes difficult to prosecute as the alleged victims of William Cosby might readily acknowledge.
Should Sossi decide to go solo, Mr. Wightman could prove to be a possible lifeline, with contract paralegal services available at the rate of $250 per hour. Actually, Wightman's offer specifically refers to defendant assistance should Alex Begum be included in the lawsuit. Would he also come to Sossi's aid if solicited?
The 2/12/16 court filing does not mention a dollar amount of damages, but a typically reliable source tells us that plaintiff Sossi is asking for $10,000,000.
WTF?!? Ten million! WTF?!?
ReplyDelete"perhaps mentally dismissing the fact that two previous attempts by the City Attorney to practice privately have resulted in charges of malpractice"
ReplyDeleteJim you do not play fair. I left a lovely wedding early because I cannot stop coughing from the diaphragmic spasms. I am in a lot of pain. Then I read the above and could not stop coughing out of control from the laughter. A very intense pain which came with laughter.
All Montoya has to prove is substantial truth not actual truth and Sossi is toast. Sossi should have let it go. He may have opened a can of worms which forces the city commission to investigate. It may also result in the press asking questions which can only hurt Sossi. Not a smart move on Sossi's part.
Bobby WC
No mames sausekig
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ReplyDeleteSossi is an enabler. Many recognize that. In five years he's not been able to come up with even a rough draft for an ethics code. Most cities would simply terminate him, but not Brownsville, where they do not really seek legal counsel, but only a green light for pet projects. For this particular city's "needs," Sossi is a perfect fit as city attorney. This latest incident found the city commission actually rallying around Sossi. It would not surprise me if they give him a Cabler-like raise. He's been such a compliant, rule-bending soldier.
Jim
It is because he thinks it is spelled ethx, making it the four letter word they have been treating it as
DeleteWho was the alleged victim? The female? She can be subpoenaed.
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