Center for appellate litigation. New York’s assault on Sandy Hook.

Ms. Skolnick,

Thank You for getting back to me.

It’s mind blowing that neither your office nor Legal Aid has ever done an investigation- I was able to contradict the “Informational Report/ General Investigation” in minutes. And received evidence to support it’s fraud in less than 5business days by a Police Captain.

The findings are that fighting an NYPD Sergeant, that created false evidence, and the powerful Gavin DeBecker who then provided the ADA with a Kirkland Ellis Post is quite telling- NYC is infested with gross negligence and massive abuse of power.

The fact that ZERO investigations were ever conducted proves our most vulnerable are simply thrown away for those of more social standing.

Had I known I would’ve made other arrangements.

I do however understand, and would prefer your limited resources were placed on those in most need. But, the fact that this little episode has further terrorized Newtown, an already shattered community one would question priorities.

As it stands, Kevin Blake pulled the registration for my car, which is titled to my Skadden Arps filed 501c3. He knew all along that we were legitimate- NY State had already verified it. However, it didn’t fit his narrative and he in turn lied to Ms. Shields claiming we were gun violence perpetrators, and not the Sandy Hook First Responders we have proved we are.

Thank You for your support, Ms. Skolnick. Both you and Mr. Bernstein have been emotionally supportive. And I understand now you simply hadn’t had the necessary resources, and that must also be addressed.

This system is not just broken, but shattered.

Thank You so very very much- this was very helpful.

David Bernstein had promised a 440 motion afterwards. His strategy was to do the appeal first and then the 440. You however choose not to- which leads me to believe you too were somehow compromised.
*ADA Anjelica Gregory has since been removed from her Kirkland Ellis post with a starting salary of $160,000 to $240,000 based on how high profile cases won have been.
THAT is by all accounts motive to Suborn Brooke into committing Perjury.

ADA Brent Ferguson has also committed “Fraud on the Courts.”

John.

I will go forward, and continue our work in Sandy Hook. It’s also the best way to get Blake indicted as the actual criminal he is. And the negligent attorneys disbarred.

I swallowed a razor to make a statement at Rikers- I refrained because the guards read a NYPost article saying “Brooke Had Mommy Issues.” I was never put in a cell, and treated really well as they surmised Brooke was a lying sociopath. I survived because I had faith in our NY justice system- the first mistake because all those involved ha d failed.

Imagine if I was a black or brown person- I can only imagine the lives they must lead should they ever cross a police officer.

John.

On Jul 31, 2019, at 9:51 AM, Kate Skolnick <kskolnick@cfal.org> wrote:

Mr. Rinaldi,

Every case that comes through the office is screened for possible inclusion in the Justice First Project, though there are specific criteria for when a case is officially placed in the project and fully reinvestigated. Among those criteria is that the client is serving a long prison sentence.

However, there is typically some investigation done in every case, including things like reviewing documents (such as the ones you sent us), and speaking with trial counsel and obtaining his or her files. In this case, David Bernstein conducted that investigation. However, there is no formal "investigation file" in your case. Our conclusion that we do not perceive a basis for a C.P.L. Art. 440 motion is based on those conversations and investigation. That conclusion remains unchanged. I am sorry that we cannot be of further assistance to you. If there are specific documents that you believe we have that you would like, please let me know. However, there is no "investigation file" to provide.

I am pleased to hear that you are focusing on the Sandy Hook Center work and encourage you to continue that going forward.

Best,
Kate Skolnick
Supervising Attorney
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
CENTER FOR APPELLATE LITIGATION
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New York, NY 10005
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Fax: 212.577.2535
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-----Original Message-----
From: SandyHook Center [mailto:sandyhookcenter@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 10:03 AM
To: Kate Skolnick <kskolnick@cfal.org>
Subject:

Ms. Skolnick,

Good Morning.

I was just told, that the CenTer For Appellate Litigation has an investigation unit. If I may ask, was there any investigation done in my case? And if so may I have the information forwarded.

Within minutes of receiving the Informational Report/General Investigation I was able to discern how this got so far out of hand- Officer Blake violated s. 175.3, and 175.4 claiming I was a gun violence perpetrator and NOT the gun reform activists that we are.

It’s similar to NYPD Officer Joseph Franco who also forged reports in order to shine- as only 6% of Sergeants make Lieutenant, I believe Blake saw an opportunity and took it.

And if there was an investigation, there should be some information in addition to the Discovery that was sent?

Can you please advise, and then send?

I’m still waiting on the Attorney General, as I have now already met with Mr. Kerry three times, and am now being introduced to Senator Diane Feinstein.

We’ve moved past this NYPD nonsense, and resumed our work at Sandy Hook CenTer.

Also, those of us in Newtown, have dismissed Sergeant Blake’s fraud/perjury as one of the many conspiracies associated with the massacre.

Thank you again for your organization’s assistance.
j.