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UNR Attorney Ordered to Appear in Federal Court
University of Nevada, Reno Attorney Charles Hilsabeck was ordered to appear before Judge Pro today in Federal Court. The case in question is Hussein S. Hussein vs Mary Dugan and Leah Wilds. The plaintiff, Dr. Hussein, had submitted a motion to the court requesting sanctions against Hilsabeck.
The motion accused Hilsabeck et al of submitting false evidence, perjury, and subornation of perjury.
Judge Pro began the hearing notifying Plaintiff Hussein's counsel that he agreed with his allegations. Judge Pro said he clearly sees the color green where Defendant Hilsabeck says the color is red. Judge Pro allowed Hilsabeck and his supporting counsel the opportunity to offer a defense to this clear discrepancy.
According to the allegations this series of falsehoods by Hilsabeck et al was repeated over an 8-month period despite several warnings and offered proof from Dr. Hussein's counsel that the information was false.
Judge Pro will decide what, if any, sanctions will be applied to Mr. Hilsabeck in the coming days. Sanctions can include anything from monetary fines, to contempt, to disqualification of counsel from the case or from practice altogether.
Lying under oath is one of the worst sins a lawyer can commit -- akin to stealing a client's money, legal experts said.
Charles Hilsabeck is the same UNR attorney leading the defense in my lawsuit.
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The motion accused Hilsabeck et al of submitting false evidence, perjury, and subornation of perjury.
Judge Pro began the hearing notifying Plaintiff Hussein's counsel that he agreed with his allegations. Judge Pro said he clearly sees the color green where Defendant Hilsabeck says the color is red. Judge Pro allowed Hilsabeck and his supporting counsel the opportunity to offer a defense to this clear discrepancy.
According to the allegations this series of falsehoods by Hilsabeck et al was repeated over an 8-month period despite several warnings and offered proof from Dr. Hussein's counsel that the information was false.
Judge Pro will decide what, if any, sanctions will be applied to Mr. Hilsabeck in the coming days. Sanctions can include anything from monetary fines, to contempt, to disqualification of counsel from the case or from practice altogether.
Lying under oath is one of the worst sins a lawyer can commit -- akin to stealing a client's money, legal experts said.
Charles Hilsabeck is the same UNR attorney leading the defense in my lawsuit.
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Terri Patraw Updates Important Facts Terri Patraw Lessons Terri Patraw Family
Terri Patraw: Verdict delivered in Federal Court today
I went to my first trial today in Federal Court. I watched closing arguments in a case my attorney was trying for another client of his. The case Richard Cosgrove vs Glen Wharton was a wrongful termination case. Cosgrove claimed he was fired for speaking out on matters of public concern. Cosgrove was an officer in the gun tower at the Nevada State Prison.
(In a 2006 article) Cosgrove said many of the guards have kept quiet for fear of retaliation. He said he was willing to come forward because he's retiring soon. "Correctional officers are pretty courageous people to do the job they do," he said, "but they're afraid to use their First Amendment rights. They're afraid to speak. We're walking around on eggs."
Ironically Cosgrove had a prior hearing before Hearing Officer Bill Kockenmeister in which Kockenmeister ruled in favor of the State and against Cosgrove. Kockenmeister is a state employee. The Nevada State Prison is a state entity. No conflict of interest there, huh?
The jury disagreed with Kockenmeister and delivered a unanimous decision in favor of Cosgrove and gave him every last dollar that his attorney, Jeff Dickerson, asked for.
Kockenmeister is the same hearing officer who was suspended due to misconduct in my hearing. An objective jury delivers justice. Imagine that...
Here is the article from the Reno Gazette Journal.
nvlaw wrote:
Police officers, correction officers and prison guards face countless dangers in the line of duty. We expect them to be 100% right dealing with the most dangerous elements of society. They work in some of the most dangerous settings in America. Their right to speak out on their bosses' mismanagement should not be lightly disregarded. Public safety is at risk when these workers' first-hand reports of short-staffing, and worse, are stifled by politically appointed managers who want to save face and who lie about the reasons why a worker is canned. That a unanimous jury could see through these lies more readily than a politically appointed hearing officer and a politically connected judge is not surprising. Thank God for a system that eventually allows regular citizens to hear all the evidence and decide who is telling the truth.
Terri Patraw: Nuts and Bolts
UNR fired a winning soccer coach mid-season, a coach who had taken her team to new heights, a coach who took UNR to championships, a coach with no performance issues, a coach with commendable evaluations through her termination, a straight-shooting coach who protected her student athletes from gender discrimination, a coach who stood fearless in reporting blatant NCAA rule violations, a coach who refused to be sexually degraded because she is a woman, a coach who did these things as a role model to student athletes, who within days of her termination, reported NCAA violations and sexual harassment by her supervisor's husband.
NCAA violations and discrimination are of public concern. Patraw's reporting activity has borne retaliation but it has also borne fruit. The gambling golf coach has resigned. The NCAA is about to complete its intensive investigation of the University of Nevada, Reno athletic department.
Athletic Director Cary Groth offered Patraw a multi-year contract and $10,000 raise on August 22, 2007, and fired her on August 28, 2007, after an August 26, 2007 letter detailing sexual harassment and NCAA violations.
Patraw is substantially more qualified than the person filling her position. The program has suffered without her. The new coach has violated NCAA rules, giving UNR cause for termination. UNR knows of this violation, but it is apparently following its standard to ignore such reports. Patraw was not fired for performance issues. She had commendable evaluations every year and was offered a $10,000 raise on August 22, 2007, six days before her termination.
NCAA violations and discrimination are of public concern. Patraw's reporting activity has borne retaliation but it has also borne fruit. The gambling golf coach has resigned. The NCAA is about to complete its intensive investigation of the University of Nevada, Reno athletic department.
Athletic Director Cary Groth offered Patraw a multi-year contract and $10,000 raise on August 22, 2007, and fired her on August 28, 2007, after an August 26, 2007 letter detailing sexual harassment and NCAA violations.
Patraw is substantially more qualified than the person filling her position. The program has suffered without her. The new coach has violated NCAA rules, giving UNR cause for termination. UNR knows of this violation, but it is apparently following its standard to ignore such reports. Patraw was not fired for performance issues. She had commendable evaluations every year and was offered a $10,000 raise on August 22, 2007, six days before her termination.
Terri Patraw: A Disturbing Statistic
Mary Dugan was appointed lead General Counsel at the University of Nevada, Reno in 2004. In the 4 years prior to her appointment only 12 lawsuits were filed against UNR. From 2005-08, under Dugan's legal advice, 56 lawsuits have been filed against UNR; with several more on the way.
Perjury, bribery, witness tampering, witness harassment, obstruction of justice, planting false evidence on plaintiffs; this is what Nevada tax payers are paying for. Credit the Reno-Gazette Journal for exposing the community to what is going on at UNR. The tax payers have a right to know that a few in leadership are wasting millions of tax payers dollars to cover up their illegal activity.
See Blog #3 for more on the Attorney General's criminal investigation of the University of Nevada.
Perjury, bribery, witness tampering, witness harassment, obstruction of justice, planting false evidence on plaintiffs; this is what Nevada tax payers are paying for. Credit the Reno-Gazette Journal for exposing the community to what is going on at UNR. The tax payers have a right to know that a few in leadership are wasting millions of tax payers dollars to cover up their illegal activity.
See Blog #3 for more on the Attorney General's criminal investigation of the University of Nevada.
Terri Patraw: A Thousand Thank You's...
A message from a beautiful human being...
I hope this reaches you well.
I'm sorry to disturb you, I have never met you... You did such an amazing job at UNR...
I know when you came in the program was a joke and you turned it into a nationally recognized program. I do not know the new coach but his resume is very average, I'm sure the program will fall back to where it was prior to 2004.
I hope this reaches you well.
I'm sorry to disturb you, I have never met you... You did such an amazing job at UNR...
I know when you came in the program was a joke and you turned it into a nationally recognized program. I do not know the new coach but his resume is very average, I'm sure the program will fall back to where it was prior to 2004.
You seem like a total winner, I followed the program whilst you were in charge and congratulate you on doing such an amazing job, I can not even imagine how hard you worked to turn the program around.
I feel sympathy towards you of what happened last year, I respect you for speaking your mind about the foul play that was going on in the Athletic Dept.
I wish you all the very best in the future.
Terri Patraw: Thou Shalt not Lie to the NCAA
Honesty is one of the sacred qualities the NCAA expects of its athletes, coaches and staff members; and recent history shows the NCAA disciplines those who do not tell the truth more severely than those who do.
NCAA bylaw 10.1 (d) clearly states the NCAA's expectations and defines unethical conduct as "knowingly furnishing the NCAA or the individual's institution with false or misleading information concerning the individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation."
Here is an interesting story from ESPN on some high profile cases.
NCAA bylaw 10.1 (d) clearly states the NCAA's expectations and defines unethical conduct as "knowingly furnishing the NCAA or the individual's institution with false or misleading information concerning the individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation."
Here is an interesting story from ESPN on some high profile cases.
Terri Patraw: The Courage to Stand Up
What are you supposed to do when the ones with power are hurting those with none?
Well, for starters you stand up. You stand up and tell the truth. You stand up for your friends.
You stand up even when you are all alone.
You stand up.
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For those who are limited in number and have the courage to stand up, the reward is feeling no regret despite the pain they endure.
Well, for starters you stand up. You stand up and tell the truth. You stand up for your friends.
You stand up even when you are all alone.
You stand up.
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For those who are limited in number and have the courage to stand up, the reward is feeling no regret despite the pain they endure.
Terri Patraw: Athletic Director Resigns amid NCAA Probe
The NCAA rule-breaking charges that had already decimated Indiana University’s men’s basketball program claimed another victim Thursday and will bring even more uncertainty in the coming months.
Indiana University announced the resignation Thursday of athletic director Rick Greenspan. Greenspan's resignation comes on the same day the university learned the NCAA Committee on Infractions has added a "failure to monitor" charge to its list of infractions following a hearing in Seattle earlier this month.
The case has already cost the athletic department more than $200,000 in legal fees, and the bills for most of this year haven’t come in yet.
For more on this story click on these links from ESPN and the Indy Star.
Indiana University announced the resignation Thursday of athletic director Rick Greenspan. Greenspan's resignation comes on the same day the university learned the NCAA Committee on Infractions has added a "failure to monitor" charge to its list of infractions following a hearing in Seattle earlier this month.
The case has already cost the athletic department more than $200,000 in legal fees, and the bills for most of this year haven’t come in yet.
For more on this story click on these links from ESPN and the Indy Star.
Terri Patraw: Selling Ice to Eskimos
The Nevada Athletic Department commenting on the Golf Coach's resignation...
In resigning this month, Rich Merritt said he made "errors in judgment" the athletic department was not aware of, but he declined to elaborate. Athletic Director Cary Groth said the NCAA investigation had nothing to do with Merritt's resignation.
Is anyone buying this?
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UNR Police Chief Adam Garcia on Pornography sent to his email account...
In one e-mail sent by Assistant Chief Todd Renwick to his boss, the message asks Garcia, "Chief, are we on for casual Friday this week?" and is accompanied by a photo of a naked woman sitting at a computer desk with her legs spread.
Garcia said he knew of the pornographic e-mails Renwick sent. But Garcia said he never saw them because he never opens e-mails that appear to be inappropriate, forwarded or spam, even if they were to come from UNR's president.
And, anyone buying this?
In resigning this month, Rich Merritt said he made "errors in judgment" the athletic department was not aware of, but he declined to elaborate. Athletic Director Cary Groth said the NCAA investigation had nothing to do with Merritt's resignation.
Is anyone buying this?
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UNR Police Chief Adam Garcia on Pornography sent to his email account...
In one e-mail sent by Assistant Chief Todd Renwick to his boss, the message asks Garcia, "Chief, are we on for casual Friday this week?" and is accompanied by a photo of a naked woman sitting at a computer desk with her legs spread.
Garcia said he knew of the pornographic e-mails Renwick sent. But Garcia said he never saw them because he never opens e-mails that appear to be inappropriate, forwarded or spam, even if they were to come from UNR's president.
And, anyone buying this?
Terri Patraw: Speech to the Board of Regents
I had the opportunity to speak in front of Chancellor Rogers and the Board of Regents on Thursday, June 12, 2008. In a room filled with approximately 150 people, including leading educators, system attorneys, and the media, I asked the Board of Regents to look into some serious issues. I look forward to their response in the coming days...
Please click on this Board of Regents link for the full speech. Forgive the grammatical flow...it was meant to be spoken, not written...
Please click on this Board of Regents link for the full speech. Forgive the grammatical flow...it was meant to be spoken, not written...
Terri Patraw: Earthquake Rumblings
Does anyone really think I would be putting myself in this position and suing a university (oh so publicly) if I was guilty of any wrongdoing?
The recent earthquakes in Reno are a metaphor to the rumbling going on under the UNR athletic department administration. You can only lie and cheat so long before you get caught.
The calm before the storm....
The recent earthquakes in Reno are a metaphor to the rumbling going on under the UNR athletic department administration. You can only lie and cheat so long before you get caught.
The calm before the storm....
Terri Patraw: Well Wishes...
Some supportive and unsolicited comments that I have received...
I am proud of you for standing up, Terri. Those who seek justice are proud of you.
I am in your corner. I support your efforts to clean up the problems.
EVERYONE is pulling for you.
I've always subscribed to the theory that if there is corruption anywhere, a light needs to be shone brightly for all to see no matter what.
I am proud of you for standing up, Terri. Those who seek justice are proud of you.
I am in your corner. I support your efforts to clean up the problems.
EVERYONE is pulling for you.
I've always subscribed to the theory that if there is corruption anywhere, a light needs to be shone brightly for all to see no matter what.
Terri Patraw: Men in Blue
The University of Nevada, Reno Police Department have been showing up at my home on orders from the UNR President. They come at any hour, even late at night, shining flashlights into my bedroom window. It is an embarrassing display of intellectual leadership. Threats and intimidation will never work with me.
Damning Statements - Must Read
June 16, 2005 in a statement by a jury in a Federal Lawsuit against University of Nevada, Reno:
“We are appalled and deeply disappointed that thru [sic] actions or inactions of management, administration and the University that this matter has come this far. It shows gross disregard for University policy, taxpayer’s money, and the court’s time.”
The severity of the problem was further documented in the University of Nevada, Reno Faculty Morale Study Report -August 2005:
“A large number of respondents cited a climate of intimidation, fear and powerlessness among university faculty and staff. Some described their work environment as hostile and expressed concern for a lack of the rule of law on campus. It is noteworthy that within an academic community that espouses the principles of academic freedom, so many respondents took extraordinary measures to preserve their anonymity, expressing fear of retaliation or even termination for expressing their viewpoints.”
“We are appalled and deeply disappointed that thru [sic] actions or inactions of management, administration and the University that this matter has come this far. It shows gross disregard for University policy, taxpayer’s money, and the court’s time.”
The severity of the problem was further documented in the University of Nevada, Reno Faculty Morale Study Report -August 2005:
“A large number of respondents cited a climate of intimidation, fear and powerlessness among university faculty and staff. Some described their work environment as hostile and expressed concern for a lack of the rule of law on campus. It is noteworthy that within an academic community that espouses the principles of academic freedom, so many respondents took extraordinary measures to preserve their anonymity, expressing fear of retaliation or even termination for expressing their viewpoints.”
Terri Patraw: False Evidence in a Lawsuit
Illegal tactics in a lawsuit include placing false evidence on your opponent. Those who have never been involved in a lawsuit do not understand that one side may lie and play dirty in an attempt to hide the truth. A smear campaign is the only defense to a defenseless case. Some parties in a lawsuit may pay bloggers to smear the opponent.
The truth will play out and I will be vindicated. As my very dear friend said to me today...everything you told me that was going to happen has. The Athletic Department is under investigation by the NCAA; The golf coach's cheating was exposed and he finally left the University; The Hearing Officer was suspended for the corrupt hearing; and Athletic Department personnel were caught tampering with witnessess and committing shameful perjury. By the end of the summer I expect further substantial developments.
Growing up, we are always told to tell the truth. Those who failed to learn from this advice will have to pay a steep price. If you believe in truth and integrity you will enjoy the fruits of this journey.
The truth will play out and I will be vindicated. As my very dear friend said to me today...everything you told me that was going to happen has. The Athletic Department is under investigation by the NCAA; The golf coach's cheating was exposed and he finally left the University; The Hearing Officer was suspended for the corrupt hearing; and Athletic Department personnel were caught tampering with witnessess and committing shameful perjury. By the end of the summer I expect further substantial developments.
Growing up, we are always told to tell the truth. Those who failed to learn from this advice will have to pay a steep price. If you believe in truth and integrity you will enjoy the fruits of this journey.
The Golf Coach
No more lying, no more cover-ups. Half a man would have owned up to your behavior long ago. Any coach who asks a student-athlete to lie on their behalf has no right to be in a position of leadership.
Terri Patraw: I Thought I Had Seen It All
I recently learned that an old friend has used her own young child to perpetrate a lie. Her own mother is willing to use her to cover up lies and illegal activity. I can only hope this child never finds out what her mother has done in the name of public corruption.
Perjury in Nevada is a Felony
If you testify in a judicial proceeding, you have to swear under oath to tell the truth. This oath requires you to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. If you violate this oath in sworn testimony, you’re guilty of the crime of perjury: deliberately giving false or misleading testimony under oath.
April 1961, President John F. Kennedy
The basis of effective government is public confidence, and that confidence is endangered when ethical standards falter or appear to falter.