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Buffalo News: Frank Parlato Speaks Out on Plea Deal Outside the Courthouse

08/06/2022·

Frank Parlato

I am now a convicted felon. I am scheduled for sentencing on December 7, 2022. That is Pearl Harbor Day.

As I have always done, I will continue to report on all matters I find of interest.

Now that I am not preparing for trial, I will have more time to devote to specific investigations.

I will also examine my own case. I plead guilty to a single count of failing to file an IRS form 8300 in 2010.

The IRS requires an 8300 form for cash receipts above $10,000 in a given year. I failed to report that I took in cash – about $19,000 – in 2010;

To be 100 percent clear, though I failed to file the 8300 form, I DID report the $19,000 on my income tax returns. I paid taxes on the $19,000.

The DOJ dropped all 18 charges against me.

I did an interview with Aaron Besecker of the Buffalo News. He videoed it and published it on YouTube.

Below are the two videos – fresh out of court on August 5, 2022.

Besecker is a news reporter. He knew of my project in Niagara Falls, which was the second focus of the DOJ investigation after the Bronfman sisters launched an investigation of me in 2011.

Besecker also wrote a news story about the hearing.

https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/frank-parlato-pleads-guilty-to-failing-to-file-irs-form/article_2f556b86-14b8-11ed-be42-97a218c8be37.html

https://frankreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Frank-Parlato-says-failing-to-file-IRS-document-was-all-anybody-could-find-after-an-intense-7522491659754739.mp4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4OUvruJ0jg

Aaron Besecker:

How do you feel about this being all resolved? What’s your take away from this?

Frank Parlato:

Well, I’m 67 years old, and this investigation began in 2011. So I’ve invested about 17 percent of my life in this case.

Following a development of a very successful project. It wasn’t a failure. This was a success, and through it all I built a good project, and it’s still going strong. And one day I didn’t file one document, and that was all that anybody could find after an intense scrutiny for all these years.

So I think I left a legacy of success, and I want to move on. And I’ve got other things in mind.

https://frankreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Frank-Parlato-says-failing-to-file-IRS-document-was-all-anybody-could-find-after-an-intense-3597551659758575.mp4

Aaron Besecker:

What are you thinking about your possible sentence?

Frank Parlato:

Well, that’s entirely up to the judge. You know he’s, I think he’s a very distinguished jurist, a man of incredible intelligence.

I’m deeply respectful of this judge, and I think that I was fortunate to have good people in this whole legal scenario. Great, truly intelligent and fair-minded judge.

And you know when you go to the judge, you go to justice. That’s what Aristotle said, and I believe that.

I think I get justice from him.

I do think the prosecutors are reasonable, and you know I had a few changes that I felt were important, and they were kind enough to accommodate it.

So will I be sentenced to prison? I don’t know. Maybe. I’m prepared to do that, and I’ll do my very best, whatever happens.

But I do think that I’m entitled to a chance to explain what I did and why I did it.

And please keep in mind there was only one document, one time 12 years ago, and measured against a great deal of success.

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I will have more to report on this and other topics shortly.

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FMN08/06/2022

You are an amazing journalist who did God's work. Move on, time to heal. Maybe this is the closure you needed. You remain a hero and respected journalist.

Good job taking responsibility, Frank08/06/2022

Sorry that you're going through this and it's really righteous that you are taking responsibility. As you well know, that will reflect well on your sentencing. It's also wise not to attack the judge and the prosecutor. I take no joy in you being in any legal jeopardy. I do take a tiny little bit of joy in you publicly admitting that there are good prosecutors. Because we have had this debate before (if there were ANY good prosecutors) on your blog and you asked me to name one good prosecutor… and instead you have now named one.

StevenJ08/06/2022

Frank, did you “willfully fail to return the required document” as stated in the indictment, or weren’t you aware of this tax rule? I think it’s mandatory to inform authorities about substantial cash transactions to combat money laundering. So, the rule in itself makes sense to me. My take is they had to find something, anything, other then the defraud claim by the Bronfman sisters. Otherwise it would be too obvious the DA of the western district of New York indicts on behalf of the rich and politically connected…..Now they can say: Nono, the Bronfman claim wasn’t the only reason we indicted, it was tax fraud too! They pushed Frank’s dossier from desk to desk for 7 years and this is what they came up with. A single count of failing to fill in a form 12 years ago. 19.000 dollars. What a joke. Maybe better wait until sentencing is behind you before answering this and other questions……

Alanzo08/06/2022

You're handling this in the same way I've watched you handle many other situations in the past couple of years – with integrity to the highest principles, grace, and even a slight bit of elegance. You continue to have my support, brother. Alanzo

Frank Parlato08/07/2022

Thank you for this comment.

StevenJ08/07/2022

I don’t agree with Alanzo on most of his comments on the FR. But I do support this one.

Sir NiceGuy08/09/2022

Well said Alanzo! I concur!

Thanks!08/06/2022

I appreciate that you paid taxes.

Prison without bars- time served08/06/2022

The government can’t waste all that time and money without getting a conviction. They’ve had your million for years- no hope of getting that back. Better to put an end to the prolonged litigation – total bs charge. A fair judge will see sentence already served- under indictment for 17 percent of your life is punishing-prison without bars.

Sherizzy08/06/2022

“I do think the prosecutors are reasonable, and you know I had a few changes that I felt were important, and they were kind enough to accommodate it.” WOW, Frank! I am so impressed with your change of attitude! There are honest, dedicated and reasonable prosecutors out there. And, yes, some are not, but I believe most are. Now you are an example of someone who was treated fairly by the criminal justice system and who now believes he received justice from the judge! Your NXIVM friends will not be happy!

Anonymous08/07/2022

Frank was being kind. Have you seen the first indictment? The superseding indictment? It all began with the Bronfman sisters' false allegations. Then they disappeared. And after 7 years, Frank has not been proven guilty of anything in either indictment! They came up with a single count of a tax form requirement to notify of cash deposit over $10,000. This man and his family and friends have spent 7 years compromised by a rush to accuse- 19 counts and not one held up. Sad.

Anonymous08/07/2022

Since when has Frank minced words about the legal system to be kind? Frank doesn't need interpreters. Frank made his opinion on the prosecutor clear. The prosecution was willing to drop a lot in order to make a deal with Frank. He is justifiably grateful and relieved. And he's always done just fine without Little Helpers trying to redefine what Frank has clearly stated. Your agenda is showing.

Nutjob08/06/2022

I'd apologize to Frank, but I never doubted him. As for the rest of you….have you tried the crow? Yummy…. Anyone seen that pos Bangkok? That chick better not turtle when it's time to man up.

Anonymous08/07/2022

This prosecution seems Bronfman fed.

Anonymous08/07/2022

Parlato stood up and tall. Glad to see the prosecutors were reasonable in his estimation

Pandora's JF08/07/2022

Most websites say the statute of limitations on tax returns is 3 years. Is this wrong? Who ever even heard of Form 8300? I guess they can find something on any of us if needed.

Anonymous08/08/2022

Used to always be 7

Anonymous08/07/2022

17 percent of his life as accused felon. The government had to find something. No way they’d give up the seized million as a result of the original indictment bc of the complaint of the Bronfman sisters. They accused him of stealing a million! The govt seized the million. The Bronfman’s were then dropped from the indictment. Then replaced with a superseding indictment. The govt came up with a new victim. A victim that did not make any claim against Frank! In fact, he supported Frank. And he disappeared now too. And now the only “victim” is the IRS. Even though Frank paid the taxes in 2010 and he’s not being accused of underreporting-

StevenJ08/07/2022

The government didn’t seize the million. It’s parked in Frank’s bank account.

Frank Parlato08/08/2022

The government seized the million in 2015. It was money I never touched, but held in escrow because it was in a legal dispute with the Bronfmans.

Anonymous08/07/2022

Vexatious and malicious. I'm glad to hear it's coming to a close. Hope all goes well for you in December, Frank. Your steely integrity shines through it all.

erma gerrd08/07/2022

Frank, if they put you in jail, I will personally hire the Rockettes to come and dance outside your cell. You paid your taxes, dude. That puts you so way ahead of most people, I actually don't think you need to worry. Too much.

Nutjob08/07/2022

Agree. I'm showing up to dance if you get a day.

Ice-nine08/07/2022

What a colossal time and resource waster by the government. 12 years wasted on a single missing tax form, Frank, that you paid the taxes on the money anyway? Who gives a shit! And the form itself is asinine. Considering “cash” also includes “A cashier’s check, money order, bank draft, or traveler’s check having a face amount of $10,000 or less”, I would bet this law gets broken over 10,000 times per day in this country and they want to give you 24 months in jail for it? Completely absurd. Think of all the reasons business owners get money from customers that pool their money together to pay for a service in cash. But if every single person doesn't bring their social security cards, IDs, passports, etc and the owner doesn't file that info within 15 days, then it's off to prison for the business owner, WTF! And if the small business owner doesn't mail every single person that used the service a statement notifying them of the filing by Jan 31, you guessed it, PRISON! If you are a small business owner doing any of these things, be careful, you might be a felon. Buddies rent your fishing boat, PRISON! Collection jar for birthday DJ, PRISON! Class reunion rents your banquet hall, PRISON! Church group rents your softball field, PRISON! This law is fucking stupid.

Someone Who Knows08/07/2022

Frank, you’re integrity is always in place. Thank you for all have done and continue to do for everyone.

Paul08/07/2022

Wishing you all the best, Frank. I hope all is uncomplicated and easy.

Pyriel08/07/2022

I happened upon a 2020 Sun article about Clare and Sara Bronfman's Stepdad. With his family connections, I bet Clare wishes that she had been sentenced in the UK. https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2832230/nigel-havers-net-worth/

L08/07/2022

I'm hoping the judge takes a look at the whole thing and says “Seriously! Dude – you're done here. Go home and enjoy your life.” Failure to file a form, and yet you paid the taxes on the amount. That's a freakin clerical error, not a “hiding ill gotten gains from the government.” That prosecutorial need for a high conviction rate is such a driver for corruption. Carry on with dignity, Frank.

Screecher08/07/2022

@NUTJOB. Mr. Nutjob, I already told Frank that I support him 100% on his plea deal —– and that I think he deserves probation only. Who are you calling a POS? You want me to eat crow? If I recall correctly, you're the dude who turtled-up (like a pussy) and slithered away after being humiliated during the Nickola Cunha debacle —- when you FALSELY predicted that the national media was gonna jump on her 'unjustified' arrest story, where you claimed that her arrest warrant was cooked-up as part of a Jewish, judge-led conspiracy, LOL. Apologize for that, asshole. I'm waiting to hear you apologize and eat crow. If I recall correctly, you're also the SAME PUSSY who groveled before JJ O'hara and Keeffe —— by saying that you'd actually substitute their opinions for your own on ANY topic (basically admitting that you're an INADEQUATE MAN who can't even think for himself). You hurt ALL REAL MEN when you grovel like that. It's just not very 'manly' to do shit like that. Frank would not approve of such public displays of unmanliness. You fucken hyena. I know Frank agrees with me on that, even though he'll never say it out loud (cuz he seems to like you). Show some self-respect, sir. Stop doing that shit. Man the fuck up. Here's my therapeutic advice to get you back on the right track: Find a very high place. Take 2 steps forward. Let gravity cure you. Have a good day. 🙂

Nutjob08/08/2022

U lie. Keeffe knows better than me about NXIVM, and I trust her voice. That I said. U lie. By, “If I recall correctly” you really mean “Screw my weekend. I'm rereading every FR comment section till I can manufacture a comeback against this dude who just blew me up.” You want to talk CT with me? Figures. NXIVM is over your fucked-up head. But you're right – you've always had Frank's back on the charges against him….uh… you a pathetic pos liar.

LaLaLad08/07/2022

Frank, here is a 7 minute video for Patriot God and his ilk to watch. It shows 20,000 of his “patriot” predecessors gathering for a speech that could be given today by Patriot God. In 1939, 20,000 Americans rallied in New York's Madison Square Garden to celebrate the rise of Nazism — an event largely forgotten from U.S. history. A NIGHT AT THE GARDEN, made entirely from archival footage filmed that night, transports audiences to this chilling gathering and shines a light on the power of demagoguery and anti-Semitism in the United States.

Jayne Lyons08/07/2022

The pen is mightier than the sword Sorry to hear of this legal trouble and being found guilty of a felony. As a felon some of your civil rights are taken away, like the right to vote or carry a weapon. Please remember the pen is mightier than the sword and you still have the skill to bring justice to the many victims of J. Michael Shoemaker, aka Swami Chetanananda and his alleged criminal organization. I know you will continue to support those who have been harmed. Thank you

K.R. Claviger08/08/2022

The effect of a felony conviction varies by state: i.e., in some states (e.g., Maine and Vermont), felons are allowed to vote even while they're in prison, while in others (e.g., Florida), they need to petition the governor (or some governmental entity) to regain the right to vote after they have finished serving their sentence. The restriction on owning a firearm is based on a federal law – and, thus, applies across the country.

ShadowState195808/08/2022

Please take a lesson from this sad story. Leave the Blue States. States and cities ruled by the totalitarian “Democrat” Party have a vendetta against anyone who does not tow the party line. Leave the Blue States and cities and never go back!

ShadowState195808/08/2022

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How many Attorneys General were NXIVM’s bulldogs? How many were secret helpers? How many still are?03/07/2023

What kind of people were able to create the world-wide phenomenon of NXIVM? How many know that Mexico was to be the first “NXIVM nation”? Blackmail can move politics that quickly … and which attorneys did NXIVM own? Maybe NXIVM owners used AG offices to wage “lawfare” against NXIVM opponents. Why else would AG offices ignore what “Vanguard” and “Prefect” did for so long? In what year did such organized lawfare against NXIVM whistleblowers begin and how many were on that list? The law fare was ruthless. The computer hacking was shameful. Were AG offices then used to try to silence Parlato and other whistleblowers — or does it just look like that’s what happened? Any good AGs still out there wiling and able to investigate what happened when, where and why? They call it “Smalbany” for a reason … “I left NXIVM in 2009, but it wasn't until almost two decades, in 2017, it burned to the ground. Earlier, the NYS AG was working with us. They collected a lot of frickin info from us & poof; they were gone. I was sued by NXIVM, filing over 200 fake claims against me. I won their bogus lawsuit against me, representing myself against seven of their lawyers. I have lots of battle scars from being in the NXIVM Cult and the battle to take them down after leaving.” Susan Dones at https://susandones.com/

Questions about the AG’s office lack of follow-through started around 1:48:04 ...03/08/2023

7:00 “ … if you enroll three people, you got your money back … Field Trainer … 10% … Proctor … 10 % … It was all MLM structure … State AG had banned that … because of Consumer Buyline … ” 37:37 “ … the lawsuits … Nancy compared Keith to Ghandi … Keith’s sexual partners … “We don’t talk about that.” … Pam Cafritz … not monogamous… if the new one didn’t agree, they would work her over to leave … pre-meditation … enabling a serial predator …” Susan Dones: “I went to the New York State Attorney General’s office ..It was a pyramid scheme ..I brought The Field Trainer book … Nancy Salzman … corporate training … Neurolinguistic Programming … Ericsonian Hypnotherapist …” Chris Shelton: “… L. Ron Hubbard called it a “Franchise”… We called it a “Mission” …” Susan Dones: “Nancy never apologized … she wasn’t a licensed nurse practitioner … she billed insurance through another’s license in the practice … insurance fraud … mail fraud … the Mexicans paid in cash … Edar Boone … in 2009, Mexico made the most money … ” 1:28:13 “… $10,000 increments over the border … Sara bought a home for Nancy … there was a “War Room” … on the way there was a safe … tax fraud and money laundering …” Susan Dones: “… I mean when somebody says they've had people killed and there's four people missing … it's not I'm serious it's really not uh some idle threat I mean people banding those words about – – um, it's a thing. And and money and power make people nuts – – nuttier than they already were …” Chris Shelton: “… Is, is there a short version of this or should we do another show about it in terms of your experience with the New York State Attorney General and what the hell happened there that it all just went poof? … What – – what happened when you guys were in there pitching and it looked like something was going to happen?” Susan Dones: “Yeah, we don't know. We never got an answer from them. I mean we sent them lots of information, um, about all different kinds of stuff and then they finally said um, don't send us any more information. And we said, “Oh okay.” you know? And God, we sent them so much information. And then we – – we thought, “Oh gosh. We have them.“ you know, on so much stuff. And then um, we just never heard back. It, um – – we can only chalk that up to: They had so much protection in the Northern District …”

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FMN08/06/2022

You are an amazing journalist who did God's work. Move on, time to heal. Maybe this is the closure you needed. You remain a hero and respected journalist.

Good job taking responsibility, Frank08/06/2022

StevenJ08/06/2022

Alanzo08/06/2022

Frank Parlato08/07/2022

Thank you for this comment.

StevenJ08/07/2022

I don’t agree with Alanzo on most of his comments on the FR. But I do support this one.

Sir NiceGuy08/09/2022

Well said Alanzo! I concur!

Thanks!08/06/2022

I appreciate that you paid taxes.

Prison without bars- time served08/06/2022

Sherizzy08/06/2022

Anonymous08/07/2022

Nutjob08/06/2022

I'd apologize to Frank, but I never doubted him. As for the rest of you….have you tried the crow? Yummy…. Anyone seen that pos Bangkok? That chick better not turtle when it's time to man up.

Anonymous08/07/2022

This prosecution seems Bronfman fed.

Anonymous08/07/2022

Parlato stood up and tall. Glad to see the prosecutors were reasonable in his estimation

Pandora's JF08/07/2022

Most websites say the statute of limitations on tax returns is 3 years. Is this wrong? Who ever even heard of Form 8300? I guess they can find something on any of us if needed.

Anonymous08/08/2022

Used to always be 7

Anonymous08/07/2022

StevenJ08/07/2022

The government didn’t seize the million. It’s parked in Frank’s bank account.

Frank Parlato08/08/2022

The government seized the million in 2015. It was money I never touched, but held in escrow because it was in a legal dispute with the Bronfmans.

Anonymous08/07/2022

Vexatious and malicious. I'm glad to hear it's coming to a close. Hope all goes well for you in December, Frank. Your steely integrity shines through it all.

erma gerrd08/07/2022

Nutjob08/07/2022

Agree. I'm showing up to dance if you get a day.

Ice-nine08/07/2022

Someone Who Knows08/07/2022

Frank, you’re integrity is always in place. Thank you for all have done and continue to do for everyone.

Paul08/07/2022

Wishing you all the best, Frank. I hope all is uncomplicated and easy.

Pyriel08/07/2022

L08/07/2022

Screecher08/07/2022

Nutjob08/08/2022

LaLaLad08/07/2022

Jayne Lyons08/07/2022

K.R. Claviger08/08/2022

ShadowState195808/08/2022

The Ashley Biden Diary pdf format chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://bidenlaptopreport.marcopolousa.org/reports/Ashley_Biden_Diary_Original_10_15_2021.pdf

How many Attorneys General were NXIVM’s bulldogs? How many were secret helpers? How many still are?03/07/2023

Questions about the AG’s office lack of follow-through started around 1:48:04 ...03/08/2023