[UPDATE] clercjr – VRS Fraud ARCHIVES

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THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — [UPDATE: clercjr aka Dan Foster dies. See below.] Sadly, clercjr, a trustworthy tracker of all federal cases of VRS fraud has decided to end his blog due to health reasons.

This comprehensive tracking by clercjr clearly was time consuming to do and he has suggested that people save what they need in the event that his blog disappears from the net.  I have decided to archive many of his posts in on this page for future reference.

Please note that I may report on some new developments in newer posts, but I am not going to update anything on this page. This page is accurate as of clercjr’s last update on May 9, 2012. Any new developments since that date will NOT be reported on this page.

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UPDATE — June 11, 2012: From clercjr’s website:

Dan Foster (clercjr) has passed away

Dan never liked discussing medical matters in public so he isn’t about to start now, but passed away due to long illness with serious complications towards the end. That’s all he has authorized me to release.

Dan says it’s been a pleasure writing for you and also knowing various people including his family, long-time friends, and associates, all of which he appreciates.”

Robert Hansen
Longtime trusted friend of Dan’s and a former work colleague

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[The following is an edited version of clercjr's last post.]

VRS case: Blog Closing

9 05 2012

Well, dear reader, the time has come to think about closing at least the VRS part of this blog due to poor health. Still in hospital but out of the ICU and no longer spitting or vomiting pure blood. Body is failing and doctors thinks I might have weeks to a few months remaining.

Guess we’ll see, eh? A most interesting experience even if nasty. I will try my best to answer questions as long as I have internet access, time, and energy. This blog may disappear from DeafRead’s feed aggregation if or when I request it.

I doubt I can cover the July 10th sentencing so keep an eye on iDeafNews, other bloggers elsewhere, or perhaps guest bloggers here.

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Back to the VRS cases: I left various documents, case numbers, NJ court pacer website link and info on how to set up a PACER account. So if interested, follow other good sources or PACER. Grab anything you want to keep since I’m not sure if or when the website would disappear. For now, probably only personal non-VRS posts will continue for a bit.

It has been my pleasure in writing to serve and educate you as well as answer public and private questions or comments to the best of my ability. Keep the fire to learn ongoing!

Regards,

–clercjr, site owner and moderator, aka Daniel S. Foster (clercjr@clercjr.com)

Source: http://clercjr.wordpress.com/

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Larry Berke, Lisa Goetz and other convicted VRS fraud thugs head to jail or house arrest

Larry Berke sent to prison, Lisa Goetz and Donald Tropp sentenced to house arrest for defrauding the federal government.

THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — A number of people were sentenced in the past few months following their conviction of involvement in a widespread scheme to defraud the federal government. Deaf video relay businesses owned and run by deaf and hearing people deliberately over billed the FCC for relay calls they did not make or made fraudulently.

The FCC set aside money for video relay services (VRS) to provide video interpreting services for deaf callers needing to phone hearing people. These thugs tapped into that loosely regulated pot of taxpayer money and drained it of upwards of $50 million dollars. As a result of this greed, the VRS program is perhaps jeopardized. The final fallout from this has yet to occur.

At this point, half of the 25-odd people involved have been sentenced with others still awaiting court sentencing decisions and/or trials. It is also possible more people will be charged at a later date.

In a previous post, I reported that the likely Father of the VRS fraud scheme, John Yeh, was sent away for 9 plus years and was required to payback $20 million of the amount he stole. His brother Joseph got about 4 years and was also given a $20 million dollar tab.

This time around the top dog is Larry Berke. He was sentenced to 2 years in prison, 3 years probation and $2.5 million repay. Berke’s apparent new wife, Lisa Goetz, 5 years probation with one year of house arrest and $2.5 repay. Donald Tropp also got 5 years probation with one year of house arrest and $2.5 million repay.

Kim E. Hawkins, Jessica Bacallao, and Wanda Hutchinson all received a similar sentence as Tropp. Nathan Zfati, Tamara Frankel, and David Simmons all received varying degrees of lessor sentences. All charges against Kathleen Valle were dropped.

Blogger ClercJr keeps pretty up-to-date on this matter and has a nifty who’s who in all things VRS fraud here: http://clercjr.wordpress.com/

In related news, it has been reported that a marriage license was applied for by Larry Berke and Lisa J Goetz in Yavapai County (AZ) Superior Court in December, 2011. Other evidence suggest a wedding has occurred since that time.

Source: http://cvbugle.com/m/Articles.aspx?ArticleID=32872

iDeafNews is also covering the VRS fraud story: http://ideafnews.com/2012/03/21/vrs-fraud-court-news-update-3-21-12-with-text-and-video/

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My previous posts on VRS fraud:

Jessica Bacallao http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2012/02/29/vrs-fraud-felon-jessica-bacallao-using-her-parents-deafness-to-escape-jail-term/

Bonheyo: http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2012/02/15/deaf-video-relay-vrs-fraud-defendents-jerome-bridget-bonheyo-hire-private-attorney/

http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/two-people-indicted-in-another-vrs-video-relay-service-for-deaf-people-federal-fraud-case/

Overview: http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2011/12/29/fraudulent-deaf-video-relay-providers-viable-bonheyo-bonheyo-a-quick-look-back-when-the-story-first-broke/

John Yeh: http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2011/12/05/transcript-from-deaf-services-viable-ceo-john-yeh-fraud-conviction-sentencing/

http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/deaf-patron-of-the-arts-and-esteemed-community-leader-sentenced-to-nearly-a-decade-in-jail/

Larry Berke sent to prison, Lisa Goetz and Donald Tropp sentenced to house arrest for defrauding the federal government.

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Ex-prez of a small college (Gallaudet U. for the deaf) is highest-paid federal retiree!

This guy, I King Jordan, a retired president of a small taxpayer-funded college for the deaf, is the highest-paid federal retiree (photo: sourds.net)

THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — Not the former vice president who served for decades in public service, not former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, nor a doctor or administrator of a federal agency, but rather, I. King Jordan, the retired president of a small college that is wholly funded by the federal government.

Gallaudet University in Washington D.C.  serves deaf students. It receives $120 million dollars of taxpayer money each year while its drop-out rate is among the worst of all brick and mortar colleges. Towards the end of the school year the Gallaudet undergraduate student total is usually a couple hundred kids under 1,000. Indeed, the enrollment rate, graduation rate and retention rate has reportedly been in a free fall since the 1990s. To top it off, the educational outcomes have historically been woefully poor, especially in the area of English literacy. Deaf students no longer are restricted to this one college — for decades, deaf students have thrived at programs located elsewhere around the country.

Upon Jordan’s retirement a few years back, the Gallaudet Board of Trustees, having very little accountability to the taxpayers funding the school, deemed Jordan worthy of the highest federal retirement package in the nation — $375,900, per year.

Media requests for comments from Dr. Jordan were ignored.

Those within the deaf community say talking about the retirement pay issue amounts to “bickering.” Some Gallaudet faculty members have made inane arguments like ‘NBA players get paid more’  to stop debates — completely forgetting that taxpayers  pay Jordan’s retirement and their own salaries. This suggests many live in a bubble of EXPECTATION of federal support — not the demonstrating of DESERVING  federal support.

This expectation has manifested itself elsewhere — including the defrauding of the federal government by video relay services — many, if not most of the 26+ and counting indicted people have ties to Gallaudet. Indeed, many of the ringleaders have ties to one particular fraternity on the D.C. campus.

There is a juicy story here worthy of investigation by the Washington Post.

Back to Jordan. Excessive, irresponsible and maddening as some say? I have to agree. Dr. Jordan, do the right thing – cut your retirement benefit to $150,000 a year and return the rest to the U.S Treasury and become a man of great respect!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-19/congress-s-six-figure-benefits-add-to-674-billion-u-s-pension-shortfall.html

http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0112/011912al1.htm

This guy, I King Jordan, a retired president of a small taxpayer-funded college for the deaf, is the highest paid federal retiree (photo: sourds.net)

Most recent video relay fraud case: http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/two-people-indicted-in-another-vrs-video-relay-service-for-deaf-people-federal-fraud-case/

Additional information on video relay fraud: http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2011/12/29/fraudulent-deaf-video-relay-providers-viable-bonheyo-bonheyo-a-quick-look-back-when-the-story-first-broke/

John Yeh jail sentencing: http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/deaf-patron-of-the-arts-and-esteemed-community-leader-sentenced-to-nearly-a-decade-in-jail/

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[UPDATED] Fraudulent deaf video relay providers Viable, Bonheyo & Bonheyo — a quick look back when the story first broke

Now convicted of fraud, these Viable executives caused chaos for the deaf business community.

THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — [UPDATED Jan 27, 2012 -- Both Bonheyos arraigned in federal court -- see below.] With the Viable executives headed to jail and the Bonheyo & Bonheyo executives now indicted, I reviewed a number of  deaf issues/news websites to get a gist of what was happening when the VRS  (video relay service) scandal broke.  Some of the anonymous sites were pretty nasty towards Viable executives John Yeh and Anthony Mowl — mostly containing mostly hearsay that I cannot confirm (I shall not link to them). But common to a number of them read something like this:

(from the CBS News comments section) “by [deleted] December 1, 2009 9:20 AM EST: What about Bonheyo and Bonheyo LLC (Bridget and Jerry Bonheyo)and [deleted]? They hired employees to make illegtitmate calls. FCC should do an investitgation on them!”

It appears that fraud among VRS was common knowledge even back then. Other video relay service providers were named as well. Whether or not any other VRS providers will be indicted by the Justice department is anyone’s guess. But it would be no surprise that the Justice department is working from clues served up on a plate at these websites.

Then there were some like this one (also from the CBS News website):

“by mary moylan November 19, 2009 11:05 PM EST I am a certified (CI, CT and SC:L written) sign language interpreter. I worked for Viable Communications at the Ellicott City location. I was trained as a video relay interpreter by a different company who taught us FCC rules. Although I repeatedly told my manager that the calls were NOT legit, she said John Yeh (the president of Viable) told us to “go ahead and interpret.” I refused. I was illegally videotaped by Viable hanging up on “phony” calls. Although I have been an interpreter for 22 years, I have been banned as a “bad” interpreter (by the deaf community as well as interpreting agencies) for suing Viable because I am still owed 2 paychecks by the company. My lawsuit was thrown out of court because John Yeh has multiple shell companies and I am unable to pierce the corporate veil. By his criminal activity, he has destroyed countless interpreters’ lives. No one seems to care about how we, the interpreters, have been negatively affected.”

I did a background check and confirmed that Ms. Moylan is indeed an interpreter and former Viable employee. And she did attempt to recover money through the courts. Also, her case is discussed on some interpreter websites. I do not know what ultimately happened to Ms. Moyland, whether or not she ever received her pay or even if she is still a sign language interpreter.

In the two years since the first indictment, the reputation of deaf businesses took a severe hit. The final tally of the damage to the community caused by widespread personal greed won’t be totaled up for years. The number of people indicted for VRS fraud runs into the dozens. Whitewashing and excusing criminal behavior is not the path toward rebuilding — sadly, this is exactly what some are doing. Hopefully, old values are toss aside to rid the community of those who believe taxpayer money is theirs for the taking, stolen or not.

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UPDATE-1: Jan 27, 2012 — Both Bridget and Jerome Bonheyo were arraigned the Trenton, New Jersey federal district court.  Both pleaded not guilty. Trial is scheduled for March 2, 2012.

There is not much additional information at this, however, my hunch is that if a plea bargain isn’t reached with the parties shortly, we’ll see a continuance of the trial until some time later this year because we’re looking at only 5 weeks between the arraignment and trial date. I’ll keep you posted.

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My most recent post on this topic: http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/two-people-indicted-in-another-vrs-video-relay-service-for-deaf-people-federal-fraud-case/

Two years ago from CBS News: “In a widespread scheme one assistant Attorney General described as “outrageous and insidious,” 26 people from seven companies in eight states were indicted Thursday for stealing more than $50 million from a government fund . . . “: Feds Crack Down on Call Center Scheme – CBS News.

From the U. S. Dept of Justice Nov, 19, 2009: “Twenty-six Charged in Nationwide Scheme to Defraud the FCC’s Video Relay Service Program. Arrests Made in Nine States”: http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2009/November/09-crm-1258.html

More reader comments from CBS News: http://www.cbsnews.com/8601-500690_162-5713910-2.html?assetTypeId=30&blogId=&tag=contentBody;commentWrapper#ixzz1hu6aQiaw

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[UPDATE-2] Bridget Bonheyo and husband indicted in another VRS (video relay service for deaf people) federal fraud case

VRS provider CEO Bridget Bonheyo and her husband Jerome Bonheyo both indicted on federal fraud charges.

THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — [UPDATE-2: Jan. 27, 2012 -- Bonheyos arraigned in federal district court.  See below.] Just two weeks ago a federal judge sentenced John Yeh, the CEO of a video relay company to 9 years in jail and must repay $20 million dollars for defrauding the federal government. Now there’s a report of executives of another company being indicted on similar charges — forcing (or willingly allowing) employees to run up bogus charges in order to defraud the federal government. The indicted executives supposedly appeared in Maryland federal district court Monday Dec. 15, 2011. The report also says the case has since been transferred to New Jersey district court.

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UPDATE-1: Dec. 26, 2011. The executives indicted are Bridget Bonheyo and Jerome Bonheyo, owners of Bonheyo & Bonheyo LLC. Case 3:11-cr-00861-JAP. Seven counts each. This information is from a pdf. forwarded to me. A copy of the indictment also appears here: http://fookembug.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/bonheyoindictment.pdf

Somewhat disturbing is that several years ago when the Yeh/Viable case first surfaced, people posted on deaf forums stating other video relay companies were doing the same thing, and the Bonheyos were mentioned by name as an example. This could mean the practice of defrauding the federal government could be as widespread as the rumors then indicated. The Bonheyos apparently closed down their business after John Yeh’s arrest and word is “evidence” was purposely destroyed. Obviously we will be finding more facts about this case as time goes on.

Another disturbing trend is the “excusing” of this by some in the deaf community. Some in the community feel that the money should have gone to deaf people to “support” them anyway, even if it was taken fraudulently! There’s also the whitewashing of the seriousness of the crimes — “good people” do not steal $20 million dollars and get sent up to prison for a decade. The deaf community ought to own up to having thugs in their midst and use this as lesson as a means to set people on the right path.

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UPDATE-2: Jan 27, 2012 — Both Bridget and Jerome Bonheyo were arraigned the Trenton, New Jersey federal district court.  Both pleaded not guilty. Trial is scheduled for March 2, 2012.

There is not much additional information at this, however, my hunch is that if a plea bargain isn’t reached with the parties shortly, we’ll see a continuance of the trial until some time later this year because we’re looking at only 5 weeks between the arrangement and trial date. I’ll keep you posted.

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A video relay provider translates a deaf caller’s signing into voice so that they can communicate with hearing people by phone. The federal government provides a lot of the funding. These companies defraud the government by running up charges for calls never made, or calls to their own employees.

My previous posts on the John Yeh/Viable case: http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2011/12/05/transcript-from-deaf-services-viable-ceo-john-yeh-fraud-conviction-sentencing/

Source:  MAJOR UPDATE: New VRS fraud case opened! « clercjr.

A related post on Viable/Bonheyo/VRS fraud issues: http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2011/12/29/fraudulent-deaf-video-relay-providers-viable-bonheyo-bonheyo-a-quick-look-back-when-the-story-first-broke/

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Transcript from deaf services Viable CEO John Yeh fraud conviction sentencing

John TC Yeh, former Gallaudet University trustee convicted of fraud.

THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — This is a text transcript of the sentence proceedings of the John Yeh federal trial. Although Yeh’s colleagues pleaded for a lessor sentence, the judge through the book at him. Yeh personally gained $20 million dollars from this fraud. His brother, another $20 million. Others involved will be sentenced later.

Here is my earlier report on the conviction:

http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/deaf-patron-of-the-arts-and-esteemed-community-leader-sentenced-to-nearly-a-decade-in-jail/

Here’s the text via IDeaf News and GallyNet-l:

Nov. 30, 2011

Clarkson S Fisher Federal Courthouse

• Court will start at 9 30am
• No pictures or video are permitted at the court but live texting will be available
• The lawyers are coming in
• John and Joseph yeh lawyers are sitting down
• Court starts in 5 min. The officer is asking people no cameras and no videos and they need to sit down now
• United states prosecutors are sitting on their table
• John Yeh is standing outside from the court room.
• More lawyers arrive here in the court now
• The court room is full of people sitting and waiting for the court to begin
• John’s son, Jason is in the court room on 2nd row
• John yeh is now in the court room
• Joseph yeh is with John yeh. Joseph is john’s brother
• John is in a good spirit. He said hello to his people in the back of the court room.
• Yeh brothers are talking to their lawyers right now.
• The court will begin shortly.
• The lawyers are preparing to begin.
• John yeh is very silent and he is thinking..
• John Yeh is sitting and writing something. He also talking with his lawyers.
• Over 100 people are here in the court so far.
• The US prosecutors and John’s lawyers are discussing now
• John Yeh is talking with Dr. Robert Davila
• John just thanked to iDeafnews for coming to the court. He wants Deaf and Hard of hearing community to know what’s happening with him and the court.
• The judge has entered the court room.
• Lawyers are introducing themselves to the judge
• The court is discussing sentencing report
• Judge has read all paperworks related to sentencing and affiliates
• Judge is now talking about the case.
• He is talking about the sentencing process.
• Judge is still talking about the guidelines related to sentencing.
• Us prosecutor is now talking
• John yeh’s lawyer is now talking about agreement about sentencing with us prosecutor.
• Financial lost around 20 million to 50 million by John and Joseph yeh
• Lawyers and us prosecutor is discussing levels and points related to sentencing. John has 34 points and Joseph has 32 points.
• Lawyers ask to adjust sentencing due of their ages and disability.
• Us prosecutors now speaking why should they be sentenced.
• Reminder this is a live text not video streaming. Court won’t allow any video and pictures at this time.
• Us prosecutor is explaining to judge why John and Joseph should be punished.
• Presenting evidences of why John and Joseph did this
• Us prosecutor claim John yeh knew what happened and he need to be punished.
• Us prosecutor claims 20 million dollars is lost and ask for more than 15 years in prison. Not determined yet.
• Asking Joseph yeh to be sentenced 12 years in prison. Not determined yet.
• Us prosecutor calling a witness.
• Jay keithley is called as a witness and he works with federal communication commission as a investigator. He is called by US prosecutor at this time.
• US prosecutor is asking Kay (witness) how vrs system works and how they get paid for their services
• The judge lift his arms above his head relaxing and listening.
• Joseph and John yeh is very quiet and looking at interpreter talking about vrs.
• Kay (witness) is explaining about the false calls made by viable.
• Kay (witness) claims John and Joseph yeh have earned more than 29.5 millions by making false calls.
• Around 67 percent calls were claimed false. Kay said
• Kay explains how they investigate on fraud calls
• Now John s lawyer is talking with Kay (witness).
• John lawyer is asking clarification about incentive plans being made by other vrs service that is similar to viable.
• Joseph Yeh’s lawyer now asking Kay (witness)
• Kay has been released as witness and he returns to his seat.
• Calling Alfred sonnesthral to the stand
• Alfred is being called to the stand by john yeh s lawyer.
• Alfred say he know John yeh since 1960
• John Yeh’s lawyer is asking him how he knows John yeh and what his relationship was
• Alfred explains how John yeh worked with deaf community in the past and how he devoted his time and energy toward deaf community.
• John lawyer asked Alfred about CSDVRS clear blue program
• Alfred explains the concept of clear blue and it is not related to this issue.
• Alfred stated that John yeh apologized and accepted for his behavior
• The US prosecutor is asking Alfred questions now
• The plaintiff lawyer asked Alfred if John Yeh admitted him that he was guilty. Alfred said yes with one count.
• Now judge asked for 15 min break
• I deaf news asked John yeh during the break asking how does he feel about this so far and he said “I m expecting this to happen and he is prepared for what will come to him next.
• John yeh is talking with frank Turk.
• Fanny yeh is talking with interpreter about cart issue that the court need to provide one but there is none.
• Dr. Frank Turk stood up and expressed his feeling about how wonderful John Yeh did and has contributed to the Deaf and HOH community.
• Dr. Robert Davila had expressed his feeling about John Yeh as well. He also expressed his concern about prison situation that many Deaf n HOH prisoners had bad experienced in the past.
• The judge sentenced John Yeah 108 months in prison.
• The judge also sentenced John’s brother 55 months in prison.

End of text transcript.

Source: IDeaf News and GallyNet-L

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Deaf patron of the arts and esteemed community leader sentenced to nearly a decade in jail

John TC Yeh, former Gallaudet University trustee convicted of fraud.

THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — In addition to the prison term, John Yeh was ordered to pay $20 million in restitution. Mr. Yeh is the former CEO of deaf services business Viable. He was convicted of conspiring to defraud the Federal Communications Commission’s Video Relay Service program. Mr. Yeh and his firm charged the federal government for illegitimate calls. He was sentenced by federal Judge Joel A. Pisano of the U.S. District court in Trenton, N.J.

Viable vice president Joseph Yeh, John Yeh’s brother, was sentenced to 55 months also order to pay $20 million in restitution.  Other Viable executives, Anthony Mowl and Donald Tropp,  are scheduled to be sentenced later this month.

Mr. Yeh, was a trustee of Gallaudet University and has received many honors, including Deaf Person of the Year. He has also started a number of very successful businesses. He was well liked and gave back to the community generously.

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I’ve been giving Mr. Yeh the benefit of the doubt until now. It is quite clear that that anyone of Mr. Yeh’s caliber — university trustee, business owner — knew exactly what his company was doing the entire time they were defrauding American taxpayers. Mr. Yeh has fallen from grace and now, along with his gang of thugs, has a debt to pay society. Let’s not make excuses for the convict until his debt is paid off, then we’ll talk.

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