Avalon Betts-Gaston

The trial is currently set to begin for former attorney Avalon Betts-Gaston on June 2, 2014.

 The status hearing was held today setting the above date but what I found interesting is that it appeared to me at least that D'Mona Ross would once again be made the fall guy. (Per the Disbarment Recommendation March 30, 2011, Avalon Betts-Gaston stated, "Respondent (Avalon Betts-Gaston) had no experience with mortgage loans, so she trusted Ross to handle that aspect of the business. Regarding IJCN (In Jesus Christ's Name), Respondent trusted Ross, and Ross took advantage of her. If Respondent knew what Ross was doing, she never would have gotten involved with her.”)

 Now as you all know I am not a lawyer and I do not pretend to be. I look up things on the internet (with a gram of salt) and I use Black's Law Dictionary to help me in my attempts to understand. It just seems a little strange to me that a lawyer (at the time) who had her own practice, wrote a book, represented people, was registered with a Title Company didn't know what she was doing. I feel a little sorry (ok, just a smidge) for D'Mona Ross; again, I don't know, I just think she may have hitched her wagon to the wrong star!!

 Look at the two pictures below and figure out which one was the lawyer and which one is the other person. Yes it's true you can't judge a book by it's cover but to me at least something just doesn't make a lot of sense that a smart lawyer who called herself "the queen bee" (that's on the internet) and is showing another company called "Real Estate Services" (http://activerain.com/profile/avalonesq) didn't know what she was doing! If this wasn't so sad and so harmful and so downright disgusting to use the Name of Jesus (in case you all forgot what IJCN stands for its In Jesus Christ’s Name) it would be hilarious but the victims now have to listen to the intelligent former lawyer blame D’Mona Ross and maybe even others for her actions.

 By the way, did anyone figure out which picture is the lawyer and which picture is the partner in crime?

 

                                                                                

                                                  

 

Appeal Court

You can listen to the Seventh Appeal Court hearing held for Felix Daniel on November 7, 2013

(copy and paste)

http://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/sk.13-2399.13-2399_11_07_2013.mp3

Once the decision has been made I will post both here and on the web site

Federal Bureau of Prisons

The current information I have is Felix Daniel is in the FCI Morgantown Federal Prison located in West Virginia

Register # 44197-424
Release Date (Actual or Projected) September 18, 2020

Low Security   

Low security Federal Correctional Institutions (FCIs) have double-fenced perimeters, mostly dormitory or cubicle housing, and strong work and program components. The staff-to-inmate ratio in these institutions is higher than in minimum security facilities.

 

I think at this time the best thing we as victims can do is continue to pray for him and his family.

Oral Appeal

The oral appeal for Felix Daniel is scheduled for November 7, 2013 Dirksen Federal Courthouse 219 S. Dearborn 27th floor at 10:30 am case # 13-2399

Mortgage Fraud Update

A few things have happened; as you know Felix Daniel was sentenced to eight years but he has appealed the sentence. (I wonder where he is getting the money to pay his attorneys and for the appeal. I sincerely hope he is not getting free legal advise especially now that he has been found guilty. Can he get free legal service for the appeal; does anyone know?) Anyway, his appeal has been scheduled for November 7, 2013 at 10:30 AM subject to change (Case # 13-2399). This is an oral argument before the Court of Appeals. Per the information I was given "These hearings are held before a panel of judges whose decisions are rendered in the form of a written opinion weeks or months after the oral argument." Naturally I will post any additional information I receive.

                Dirksen Federal Courthouse
                219 South Dearborn Street
                Chicago IL 60604

Avalon Betts Gaston is currently scheduled for federal trial January 13, 2014 subject to change of course.

My Brother's Transition

My brother made his transition September 30, 2013

My Brother

GOD IS SO WONDERFUL!!! 

My brother is not only woke but he is talking and eating! He is doing physical therapy and today he was able to walk a little with help. Now the doctors still say he is terminal but I think I will go with God's Plan!!

End of migraine writings

This will be my last post on my migraines. The way I figure it I have migraines, they are not going away and what is the point in telling the world about them? Talking about them is not going to make them disappear so I will continue to take my medicine and deal with them; writing about them is pointless to me.

MIGRAINE

MIGRAINE yesterday

Prostate Cancer

My brother is dying. I don't know what to do other then pray and try to share what I have learned. I don't know if this is just a "man" thing not doing anything or telling your wife for two whole years until it became too late. From all that I have learned prostate cancer in the first stage is curable so WHY want to hold onto something that eventually has the potential to end your life? 

The cancer has entered my brothers’ bones, his lungs and at this time all the doctors can do is try to control his pain; try to make him comfortable. Maybe it’s just me but I don't understand men's thinking. The doctor told him two years after he was diagnosed that his arm would have to be removed and again he did nothing so the cancer spread. I asked him why he didn't do what the doctor said and he replied "he had to think about it" FOR TWO MORE YEARS; again, not telling his wife. By the time he finally told his wife she did just what he knew she would do. Insist on going to the doctor with him; learning everything she could and becoming his most active supporter which is what she could have done from jump-street if he had just told her. Men please understand; no matter how much you drive us crazy, no matter how many times we may think about knocking you into the middle of next week, no matter how much we fuss we still want you around living long, healthy, productive lives. We love you, we care about you and this need some men have not to share and inform is deadly to you and destructive to the family. Currently my brother is in such pain he is given medication before he can be turned. He says now he will do what the doctors say and he will not keep anything from his wife but from what I have been told it’s just a matter of months. It's too late to follow the doctors’ instructions.

I have attached a link to the website National Cancer Institute PLEASE share it, talk to the men in your life about getting a prostrate exam and then follow up. I love my brother so much; we are nine months apart in age both born in the same year. I know that God is in charge so I know I must look at this as His Will but I love my brother so much and I just want him to live.

National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/

Mortgage Fraud Updated News

Wow, so much as happened since I last posted; I am going to break up my posts to cover various topics.

First, Felix Daniel has been sentenced to 8 years in federal prison. His surrender date is October 1, 2013. His restitution and forfeiture is $4,473,531.30.

I have decided I no longer want to think about this man anymore; I feel the pain of his family especially his son who spoke at sentencing and I believe they are sorry for what happened to the homeowners. At this time I am finished with Mr. Daniel. I will continue to pray for him and his family and I wish him peace in and out of prison.

The next federal case is for the disbarred attorney Avalon Betts-Gaston who has hired a new attorney (Jennifer Bonjean of Bonjean Law Group, PLLC 142 Joralemon Street Suite 5A Brooklyn, NY 11201). There is a status hearing scheduled for August 7, 2013 8:45am. Hopefully this can go to trial soon and we the victims can move on; wouldn't it be wonderful if she just "woman up" and make a deal? Oh well, I pray for her also.

Adventure Continues

On March 20, 2013 Felix Daniel was found guilty. This makes it two for two guilty (D’Mona Ross was found guilty on February 15, 2013) Additional people involved with Felix Daniel have been found guilty and are currently serving time in federal prisons.
(See web site www.fedupandfightingback.com under convicted)

The next trial will be for the disbarred attorney Avalon Betts Gaston.

Forgiveness Part 2

Well we are starting to wind down on the mortgage fraud cases; one has pleaded guilty, another trial is due to start Monday March 11^th and another trial is scheduled for July 1^st.  One of the most important things I have gotten out of my church is a new understanding on forgiveness. Forgiveness is not for the other person; it is for me.  Now I’ve had difficulty understanding that sentence. What do I need to forgive myself for? Well, my fear of losing my home instead of trusting in God to protect my home led me to the clutches of the scam artists and for that I needed to understand, forgive myself and let go.
 
Forgiveness does not mean forget; it doesn’t mean be silent, not sharing with others what happened to me; it means letting go of the pain. Stop giving the crooks power over me through my constant anger. Retribution is not mine; holding onto pain causes me more harm so yes, I am ready to forgive.

I will keep my web site up, my Twitter and Facebook accounts going strong for they are avenues for others who have gone through what I have. It’s important to share the knowledge I have gained through this “adventure” to help and guide others in what to do and where to get help.

Mortgage fraud is a blight on our country and those who do it have no shame and no concern for those whose homes they victimized. They are in the gutter and I’m going to leave them in the gutter; hopefully the day will come when they go to God for forgiveness but that’s on them.

 

One Guilty Plea So Far

I have gone through various stages in accepting and dealing with D'Mona Ross's guilty plea on February 15, 2013. I thought I should feel joy, satisfaction, pleasure, justice and yet I did not feel those things. Angry, yes; but none of the other self righteous feelings one would think of when one of the people responsible for so much grief pleads guilty. Am I at the forgiving stage? Not yet; time will bring that on after everyone involved has had their day in court.

D’Mona Ross’s guilty plea was expected on February 12, 2013 until Judge Shadur asked her if she had “full understanding” and was “prepared to acknowledge what the government has charged” at which point the tears started to flow. Ms. Ross stated that while she may have been guilty under the law she “did not feel that she had done anything wrong”. Naturally this brought the end to the proceeding that day and it was continued until February 15, 2013 so she could once again confer with her attorney. On February 15, Ms. Ross again was asked the same questions and this time without the tears she accepted responsibility and her plea of guilty was accepted by the court. Sentencing was delayed until after she testifies in other cases.

It's too bad Ms. Ross apparently did not read the disbarment documents of her co-defendant Avalon Betts-Gaston (disbarred November 19, 2012); she would have seen how she D'Mona Ross was blamed for just about everything. Per the Disbarment Recommendation March 30, 2011 Ms. Ross's co-defendant Avalon Betts-Gaston stated "Respondent (Avalon Betts-Gaston) had no experience with mortgage loans, so she trusted Ross to handle that aspect of the business. Regarding IJCN (In Jesus Christ's Name), Respondent trusted Ross, and Ross took advantage of her. If Respondent knew what Ross was doing, she never would have gotten involved with her.” I believe there was a saying about sinking ships!!

My concern was how easy it was for Ms. Ross to believe she had done nothing wrong. She was only being tried for what she did in the company "In Jesus Christ’s Name". Isn’t it sad that she and her co-defendant would use the name of Jesus Christ to steal the homes and dreams of others and then cry for herself when asked “do you take responsibility”? Ms. Ross has not been tried for her role in RYM Technology, as of date she has not apologized to any of the victims of any of the crimes and yet she cried for herself. Ms. Ross bought a mansion located at 6 Fox Lane Palos Park, Illinois (listed at $735,000 see below). The mansion has a built in in-ground full size swimming pool, beautiful grounds, exclusive neighborhood. Now it’s true she doesn’t live there anymore but oh when she did; I was told the parties and wine flowed. Whose money D’Mona went into that house? You should have invited your victims to a party, let us break bread and swim indoors.

My heart went soft when I saw her cry in court; my thoughts were “ok, if she testifies in the other cases including RYM Technology, speaks the truth I can lend my voice toward probation” and then two things happened. (1) Failure to acknowledge and finally after coming to court and acknowledging her guilt upon leaving the courtroom in the hallway she looked me in my face and (2) was laughing. So much for guilt! Now my church has been working hard with me trying to get me to understand "let it go" but I have to admit; I have a long way to go. So time will tell but a honest heartfelt “I’m sorry” to all victimized in all of the companies she was associated with without the laughter afterwards would go a long way to remove our pain.

Web Site: www.fedupandfightingback.com
Twitter: faithwontheday
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6 Fox Lane Palos Park, IL

                                                                                

 D'Mona Ross aka D'Mona Ross-Johnson 

 Guilty February 15, 2013

New Journey

I have made a decision that I believe will not only enrich my life but also show me what I already have in me, the ability to forgive and maintain my peace. I have decided to become a member of Christ Universal Temple. I find such joy, openness and welcome every time I walk through the doors I believe that at this time in my life that is where I need to be. Now contrary to what may be thought this is not a difficult move for me; I am a Muslim, I believe there is no God but God. As a Muslim I believe in the Christ and I believe that we as the children of God ALL have the Christ within us so by joining C.U.T. I am expanding not only my knowledge but understanding of self. This brings me a great deal of pleasure and I look forward to the journey.