Solomon Dwek Sentencing Delayed Until March 2012
More indictments to come? Solomon Dwek, the failed real estate developer who became the central figure in a huge New Jersey corruption scandal, will not be sentenced until March 5, 2012, U.S. Judge Jose L. Linares of the District of New Jersey ruled on Wednesday.
Sentencing of NJ Corruption Probe Witness Reset to 2012
By David Stout • Main Justice.com
Solomon Dwek, the failed real estate developer who became the central figure in a huge New Jersey corruption scandal, will not be sentenced until March 5, 2012, U.S. Judge Jose L. Linares of the District of New Jersey ruled on Wednesday.
Dwek’s sentencing has already been delayed three times in three years, The Star-Ledger reported, so the latest rescheduling is not a stunning surprise. Dwek pleaded guilty in October 2009 to a $50 million bank fraud and has been cooperating with the office of U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman in a far-reaching inquiry that has led to the arrest of more than 40 people, including three mayors, two state assemblymen and five Orthodox rabbis.
Twenty-seven of those charges have pleaded guilty to charges that include corruption, extortion, bribery and money laundering. Three others have been convicted, two acquitted and one died days after his arrest, The Star-Ledger said.
“Before his arrest, Dwek, the son of a prominent Monmouth County rabbi, had appeared to be a successful real estate investor, seemingly worth millions in what later turned out to be a big Ponzi scheme,” The Star-Ledger recounted. “After agreeing to cooperate with the government, Dwek was cast in the role of a crooked developer in a long-running investigation that spanned from Hudson County to Brooklyn to the Jersey Shore.”
Given the rescheduling of Dwek’s sentence, it appears that the investigation and resulting prosecutions have a way to go.
In other words, expect more indictments – perhaps more indictments of haredi rabbis involved in money laundering and related crimes.
[Hat Tip: Burich.]
I am sure by now any hareidi who was stupid enough to deal with convicted Criminal Snitch Dweck, who has abused the crooked law system to wentrap others & free himself, have had the time & long disappeared even if they only have the slightest doubt they are sought. They won't touch down on US soil before the statute of limitations has expired.
I doubt that any more are due. I guess stupidity is the biggest crime.
Posted by: Loshon Hora | April 28, 2011 at 08:54 AM
Yes they are stupid. Lock up ALL the Heredi Rabbis and melt down the keys.
Posted by: Dave | April 28, 2011 at 11:55 AM
The judicial system in this country is twisted and crooked themselves..lock up DWECK NOW! He is the real danger to society at large.I bet that all the attorneys, judges, would have been bribed if they were set up by him and his FBI money front !another year in the streets? what for?
Posted by: monseyinsider | April 28, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Posted by: monkey-inside-her | April 28, 2011 at 12:28 PM
I know Rabbi Dwek personally. I can honestly say that except for the incident with the two hookers in Lakewood, all that he has done and continues to do is 100% L'Shem Shamayim. You know, maybe I'm wrong - now that I think about it, I'm really not so sure about the hookers. Anyway, B'Ezras Hashem by 2012 all the federal paperwork as mandated by WITSEC will be completed.
Posted by: What kind of goyishe name is Harold z"l? | April 28, 2011 at 02:52 PM
This guy is not a rabbi. Kellner is not a rabbi either.
Posted by: steve | April 28, 2011 at 03:45 PM
Posted by: Loshon Hora | April 28, 2011 at 08:54 AM
You wrong, after a grand Jury return is a true bill, sealed or not, there is no statute of limitation.
Posted by: OMG | April 28, 2011 at 04:23 PM
This Dweck is a DREK and a shame to our entire nation. May Hashem remove him from our midst.
Posted by: Justice | April 28, 2011 at 08:27 PM
I guess he has found a way to avoid going to jail for another year.
Posted by: Hakham Yosef Haim | April 29, 2011 at 02:41 PM