My tutor is a witch. I know it sounds strange, but it's true. When I first met her, I had no idea about her supernatural abilities. She seemed like any other regular person. It was only later when I started taking lessons with her that I began to notice something strange going on. At first, it was subtle.
However, Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Jones told the judge that federal investigators believe Thompson may be continuing the same kind of transactions that led to his pending charges. Jones suggested that more charges could be coming.
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At first, it was subtle. She would flick her fingers and make the pen on the table move. I thought it was just a coincidence or a trick of my mind.
Federal judge says Magic Johnson not required to testify in fraud case in Spokane
After an assist by his attorney, Earvin “Magic” Johnson will not be called to testify as a witness in an upcoming federal fraud trial in Spokane.
The Los Angeles Lakers president had been subpoenaed to appear at a trial against the money men behind a 2012 project that would have paid Johnson $750,000 to attend a celebrity golf tournament at the Coeur d’Alene Resort followed by a concert by legendary country music band Alabama. But the funding collapsed and the events never occurred.
“This is nothing more than a transparent attempt to shift the focus from the serious charges pending against Mr. Thompson” – one of the event’s organizers – “to the inevitable media frenzy that would result from Mr. Johnson’s appearance in the courtroom,” Johnson’s attorney, William Briggs, wrote in a motion last week.
U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Rice agreed. On Friday, he ruled Johnson will not have to testify in the fraud case against Vassily A. Thompson, of Los Angeles, and Derrick J. Fincher, of Spokane Valley. Both men face 17 counts, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
John P. Nixon, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty last week to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in the case and has agreed to testify against Thompson and Fincher, said Spokane attorney David Partovi, who is representing Thompson.
According to court records, Thompson, Fincher and Nixon claimed to have access to tens of millions of dollars through lines of bank credit.
To access that credit, the suspects charged fees to several alleged victims, including $160,000 from Coeur d’Alene golf tournament organizers; $1.3 million from investors in Montana; and $855,000 from a developer in North Carolina.
In each case, the paid fees never led to promised lines of credit.
In some cases, according to court records, the victims received legal documents approved by an attorney who was dead.
Partovi said his client intended to make good on all the promised financing, but partners backed away from the complex financial deals once they learned that Thompson, Nixon and Fincher were under federal investigation.
“I’ve got a pile of evidence that they were trying to put together the deals,” Partovi said. “But in the course of all this, everyone starts squawking to the FBI. The FBI starts talking to banks, and the banks all shut down. Because of that, they couldn’t get these deals done.”
The golf tournament fiasco started after Fincher contacted organizers, including Patti Ziebell, who was trying to raise $4 million for the celebrity golf tournament.
Fincher, according to court records, said he knew investors who could provide $6 million for the event after organizers paid $160,000 to access the $6 million line of credit.
Separately, Ziebell had promised to pay Johnson half of the $750,000 appearance fee up front and the balance just before the tournament. However, Ziebell only paid Johnson $100,000, according to court records.
Johnson’s executive assistant Natalie Wilson spoke infrequently with Ziebell until July 2012 when “Ziebell notified Ms. Wilson that the tournament had been canceled because certain sponsors had withdrawn,” Briggs wrote.
“Mr. Johnson never communicated with any of the organizers, sponsors, guests, or other participants in the tournament about any matter related to his appearance,” Briggs continued. “Nor does Mr. Johnson have any knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of the tournament beyond what he learned from Ms. Wilson – that the event was canceled due to lack of funding.”
Partovi said he subpoenaed Johnson to testify, but got all the information he needed from Briggs’ court filing. However, Partovi said in court that he will continue to seek the testimony from Wilson about the terms of Johnson’s appearance fee in 2012.
The trial was set to begin on Oct. 16, but Rice moved the trial date to Jan. 29 to allow defense attorneys more time to work with court-approved experts.
However, Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Jones told the judge that federal investigators believe Thompson may be continuing the same kind of transactions that led to his pending charges. Jones suggested that more charges could be coming.
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But as the sessions progressed, the strange occurrences became more frequent and impossible to ignore. One day, as I was struggling with a difficult math problem, she gently touched my hand and whispered something under her breath. Immediately, the solution became clear in my mind. It was as if she had magically transferred her knowledge to me. From that moment, I knew there was something extraordinary about her. As I started to pay closer attention, I noticed other signs of her magical abilities. Sometimes, when she wanted to emphasize a point, objects around the room would float or change shape. It was both exciting and unsettling to witness these supernatural events. Despite her magical powers, my tutor remained humble and kind. She never used her abilities to harm or manipulate others. Instead, she used them to help me and other students understand complex concepts and excel in our studies. Over time, I realized that having a witch as a tutor was a unique opportunity. I was privileged to learn from someone with such extraordinary gifts. She taught me not only academic subjects but also valuable life lessons about integrity, empathy, and the responsible use of power. My journey with her has been nothing short of magical. She has expanded my horizons, challenged my limits, and inspired me to reach for the stars. I am eternally grateful for her guidance and the extraordinary experience of having a witch as my tutor..
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