Why was the FBI questioning me yesterday?

[SykkBoy]

Anyone else have the pleasure of an FBI "pleasure chat"?

It seems a former losely associated business associate of mine has a history of problems running illegals across the border and "accidently" forgetting to take the drugs out from under his seat when making such trips.

I've been through a few of these fact-finding pow wows (especially with the telemarketing crackdowns of the early 90's) and you never fail to nearly shit your pants when they start with that monotone line of questions and you're thinking the whole time "Am I going to say something that'll fuck me even though it may not be as it seems?"

So, I've had the pleasure of having a new cam studio shutdown pending an investigation, seisure of business documents (luckily I keep good notes and keep my shit clean).

Some of you may know I had a bookkeeper last year who embezzled a ton of cash from myself and a business partner and then went to Mexico, partied and blew his brains out. Interestingly enough he came up in the conversation as well.

These guys don't seem to miss a trick. I was asked about certain associations with certain people in this industry and payments I've recieved and made.

You'd be amazed at what these guys know, but also what they want you to think they know (thank goddess I have a great attorney who works for me much cheaper than his normal rates (he worked pro bono for me for years when I was just starting and a wet behind the ears newbie)). This industry is going to have some major issues with the feds. It's not so much about obscenity as it is the offshore banking, money laundering, etc. Although, they seem to want to use whatever means necessary to nail people, and it's not just the porners, but they are target number 1 or seem to be.

Obviously a lot of this is from my own conclusions and not anything specifically told to me by my interrogators.

Luckily I have the friend that I went to highschool with who know works for there and has been supportive and offered me a lot of good advice. He obviously couldn't go into specifics, but told me my conclusions were pretty valid and close to the mark.

I know I'm probably preaching to the converted, but now is thetime to REALLY button down your business. Offshore? Better be VERY careful. Shady business practices? You could make the hit list.

I'm so glad I got "out" of the porn biz and just started going with adult related products (ok, the cam studio is a close forray back into the fold, but I feel much safer with that than being a paysite owner.)

I'm usually one of the last people to play chicken little and while the sky may not be falling, it does seem a little lower these days.

For the record, everything seems to be a-ok with me since I do keep my shit clean and my part on their investigation seems to be overwith.

...and no, I didn't tell them where the bodies were buried ;-)))))))))))))))))

[*KK*]

The average RICO case is 6 years from start of an investigation to an indictment I heard recently.

[Mike AI]

With RICO the Feds can get anyone....

The Feds also move very slowly and maticously - this is why they have a 98% conviction rate.

First day in Federal Criminal Law class at Loyola, Prof said only thing you have to know about it in reality is be the first person to cut a deal for your client. Because with a 98% convinction rate, your guy will NOT be getting off. Cut the best deal you can early.....

[voodooman]

THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO TELL YOU ALL FOR THE PAST WEEK NOW.

[Trev]

Originally posted by voodooman@Sep 18 2003, 07:00 PM
THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO TELL YOU ALL FOR THE PAST WEEK NOW.

is this Voodooman or Joee lol

[voodooman]

Originally posted by Trev+Sep 18 2003, 12:06 PM-->