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An Otsego County judge has decided there is not enough evidence to indict Charlevoix County Prosecuting Attorney Allen Telgenhof on claims of campaign finance violations, domestic violence, credit card misuse, as well as an apparent allegation of breaking and entering.
Judge Janet M. Allen, of the 46th Circuit Court, issued a written opinion on the matter involving a lengthy request by Bay Township resident Bob Taylor that a one man grand jury be convened to investigate Telgenhof.
"In order to begin an inquiry, the judge must first have probable cause," stated Judge Allen."The petition (Taylor's) attaches no affidavits or other documentary evidence to establish the events described ever occurred. Therefore, no probable cause exists to initiate a grand jury proceeding. The petition for judicial investigation is denied."
READ MORE HERE:http://www.boynegazette.
List of documents attached:
1- Roger FOIA to clerk seeking Telgenhof Post election compliance affidavit March 4, 2013
2- Roger Complaint to AG's Office regarding misdemeanor for not filing Affidavit March 27, 2013
3- Taylor FOIA to clerk regarding Telgenhof filings October 9, 2013
4- Taylor letter to AG Cunningham regarding prosecution October 22, 2013
5- Taylor letter to Sheriff asking to prosecute Telgenhof October 29, 2013
6- Telgenhof files Post Election Affidavit 10 months late- October 29, 2013 signed under penalty of perjury
7- Letter from AG Cunningham to Roger stating he will not prosecute- October 30, 2013
8- Boyne Gazette article where Telgenhof states he did not know law and was called by AG Cunningham November 2013
9- Taylor complaint to Election Bureau- October 31, 2013
10- Taylor FOIA to Sheriff November 7, 2013
11- Taylor letter to Schuette to review denial of AG Cunningham- November 21, 2013
12- Election Bureau conclusion finding Telgenhof did not file 3 reports and fine him $1,500 April 1, 2014
13- Election Bureau conciliation agreement with Telgenhof imposing fines May 1, 2014
14- Late contribution report filed by Telgenhof. Telgenhof did not
file this report and was fined $1,500.00 but he signed his
Affidavit of compliance (10 months late on October 29, 2013 under
PENALTY OF PERJURY that all reports have been filed)
15- Taylor FOIA clerk regarding payment from Telgenhof for not filing the late contribution report May 5, 2014
16- Copy of Payment from Telgenhof regarding not filing report on time [pursuant to Clerk FOIA] May 1,2014
17- Taylor letter to AG Schuette seeking prosecution of Telgenhof for perjury July 3, 2014
18- Letter from AG Cunningham to Taylor denying prosecution for perjury July 11, 2014
(DOCUMENTS MAY UPLOAD IN RANDOM ORDER)
LINK TO GOOGLE DOCUMENTS: https://drive.
An
appeal has been scheduled for later this year. We are hopeful that the
judges are not blind to the facts and justice will prevail in this
matter.Charlevoix County Prosecutor Allen Telgenhof has a colorful past that has many citizens questioning his ability to perform his duties as prosecutor.
A group of concerned citizens have been attempting to expose Mr. Telgenhof's indiscretions and lawlessness by going through the proper channels, only to have their concerns dismissed again and again.
The Pretty Lie has been following this story from the beginning and we are eager to see what the Michigan Court of Appeals decides.SEE ALL STORIES REGARDING CHARLEVOIX COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY ALLEN TELGENHOF AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:http://
The Prosecutor
On May 21, 2011, Telgenhof’s wife called 911 to report domestic violence on Allen Telgenhof.
His wife’s handwritten statement to the police:
“I was sitting on the livingroom couch and Al came in the living room accusing me of texting an old boyfriend on another telephone. He tackled me on the couch and held me down preventing me from getting my cell phone. He was reaching in my shirt and down in the couch trying to find a cell phone. I tried many, many times to get up and to scream, but Allen kept shoving his hand over my mouth to prevent me from screaming for help. I could not breath. When he would take his hand off my mouth, I would again scream and he put it back on again. He also bit me at least three times. I told him I wanted my phone to call 911 and he prevented me from doing that. He told me he knew the law and that as long as I wasn’t in the process of making a cell call that he would not be in trouble for not letting me have my phone to call 911. I tried to get the phone by kicking it toward me with my foot, but was unable. Many times I was unable to breath. He told me no one would help me. He finally let me up, but would not give me my cell phone to make a 911call. I finally used the house phone.” From the FOIA Request
The 911 tape https://docs.google.com/file/
https://docs.google.com/file/
MUCH MORE HERE:http://
Telgenhof Violates Campaign Finance Law - Gets A Free Pass From The Michigan Attorney General
LINK:http://
Telgenhof gets a free pass from the Michigan Attorney General's office.
Allen
Telgenhof, the"well respected by his peers" Charelevoix County
Prosecutor seems to flaunt the law without repercussions. The list of
allegations against him just keeps growing....
1. Assaulting his wife - Listen to the 911 tape here:
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and here: http://
2.
Taking his former landlord's property when he moved out prior to taking
office. This is according to the lawsuit filed by the landlord in 90th
District Court. More on this case as it develops.
3.
Bouncing checks to the storage facility where he kept his belonging. He
also has been accused of not paying his storage bill, resulting in a
lien being placed on his property (the facility removed Telgie's lock
and put their lock on his unit). Telgie cut their lock off and removed
his possessions - isn't this a crime? He only paid up after the storage
facility threatened him with a five day notice before filing a police
report. Telgie did the manly thing and sent his wife to pay his debt in
cash.
4.
Did not report all of his election contributions timely. A complaint
has been sent to the Michigan Attorney General's Office by a concerned
citizen. Much more on this as information comes in to TPL.
Is
the AG going to let him skate because of his position in the good old
boys club or will he be treated like the average citizen would be under
similar circumstances? We can only wait and see.
The Petoskey News Review and Telgenhof Connection
http://
I spoke at a Charlevoix County Commisioners
meeting about Telgenhof's unsuitability to be prosecuting attorney due
to his blatant disregard for the law. Telgenhof and his wife were both
in attendance and cofronted me afterwards in the hallway . I called the
county commissioner and the sheriff to inform them of this
unprofessional behavior towards average person who dares to exercise
their right to free speech. See post below for details.
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This is not the first time that the
Michigan AG's office has helped cover for crimes committed by elected
officials. Antrim County Probate Judge Norm Hayes/ Mike Cox connection.
Innocent men were sent to prison for murder - very interesting read.
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AN INTERNET SEARCH ON MR. CUNNINGHAM RESULTED IN FINDING THESE POSTS
Schuette Won't Act
Michigan AG closes complaint against Charlevoix County Prosecutor
A LIST OF THE GOOD OLD BOYS IN MICHIGAN
Telgenhof at the Charlevoix County
Commissioner's meeting where he stated that he got a heads up from Mr.
Cunningham at the Michigan Attorney General's Office regarding campaign
finance violations.
LINK TO AUDIO: https://drive.google.
LINK TO AUDIO: https://drive.google.
ATTORNEY GENERAL’S PUBLIC INTEGRITY UNIT IS A FARCE
IT IS APPARENT THAT AG SCHUETTE IS PART OF THE GOOD OL’ BOY'S CLUB WHERE HIS OFFICE PROTECTS THEIR OWN!
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Telgenhof
filed his affidavit under penalty of perjury but lied on the affidavit. Telgenhof didn’t file other reports and swore
under penalty of perjury that everything was filed. Telgenhof was fined $1,500.00 by the State
Elections Bureau. IT IS BLACK AND WHITE.
AG
Schuette’s Public Integrity Unit and its Criminal Division are a farce and
protect their own.
LINK:http://
FOIA REQUEST - CHARLEVOIX COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE - ALLEGED MISUSE OF COUNTY CREDIT CARD
DOCUMENTS AT LINK:http://
DOCUMENTS AT LINK:http://
Telgenhof Violates Campaign Finance Law - Gets A Free Pass From The Michigan Attorney General
It seems that the AG'S office is more interested in covering up for their own and ignoring the will of the people.
The judicial candidates in Charlevoix County (Engstrom,Kur and Snyder)
had 15 days to respond to Mr. Taylor's complaints and their responses
were due on July 9, 2014.
Why they are running for judge when they all violated campaign finance
law is beyond our comprehension. These laws are there for a reason and
these people should all know better.
Telgie's letter is self explanatory. He was given a pass by the AG's
office on a misdemeanor- but he was found to not have filed three
campaign reports and was fined $1,500.00 He signed the affidavit
claiming all statements required to be filed were filed. He signed it
under penalty of perjury and he committed perjury. Pretty simple.
LINK:http://
FROM FACEBOOK - BOYNE CITY GAZETTE'S TAKE ON THE CHARLEVOIX COUNTY'S PROSECUTOR'S USE OF THE COUNTY CREDIT CARD
A look at Charlevoix Prosecutor Allen Telgenhof’s tax-funded credit card spending.
LINK:http://www.boynegazette.com/2015/a-look-at-charlevoix-prosecutor-allen-telgenhofs-tax-funded-credit-card-spending/uncategorized/69753
Charlevoix Prosecutor Allen Telgenhof threatens lawsuit, denies wrong doing, says he may be murdered.
AND HERE:http://
THE VIC MCCARTY SHOW PODCAST DISCUSSING TELGENHOF'S THREATS AGAINST PRIVATE CITIZENS AND THE BOYNE CITY GAZETTE
http://wmktthetalkstation.com/
THE VIC MCCARTY SHOW PODCAST DISCUSSING TELGENHOF'S THREATS AGAINST PRIVATE CITIZENS AND THE BOYNE CITY GAZETTE
http://wmktthetalkstation.com/
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Prosecutors at opposite sides … again
A history of discord continues among those who have worked in the Charlevoix County Prosecutor’s Office. This time, former Prosecuting Attorney John Jarema and current Prosecutor Allen Telgenhof are at opposite ends of a landlord-tenant dispute.The Charlevoix Prosecutor’s Office is no stranger to legal troubles. Last fall, Charlevoix County’s Chief Assistant Prosecutor Shaynee Fanara sued Jarema (then the prosecutor) and Charlevoix County for sexual harassment, defamation, retaliation, deprivation of free speech, deprivation of liberty and intentional interference with contractual relations. That case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan.
Now, Jarema’s law firm, Jarema & Mendham, PLC, is
representing Telgenhof’s former landlords, David and Laurie Kane, in a
landlord-tenant dispute over Telgenhof’s alleged unpaid rent, missing
property, late fees and damage to a condo that he rented, the Boyne City Gazette reports.
The landlords claim the Telgenhofs rented their condo and, when the unit was surrendered at expiration of the lease, “extensive damage which exceeds that considered ‘normal wear and tear’” was discovered. The May 6 Gazette story listed some of the alleged damage to the rental property as: $149 in damage to the lawn caused by a vehicle; $538 for a missing glass shower door; $352 in damage to a wooden door; $75 for a damaged pantry door; $150 for damaged cultured marble top; and an “unspecified” amount for garbage left on the lawn and sidewalks. The lawsuit also alleges the landlords incurred $500 in additional cleaning and repair expenses.
The Gazette said it gave Telgenhof the opportunity to comment on the lawsuit and that Telgenhof responded with a May 3 email to the newspaper that said: “When will the [Gazette] cover anything about Jarema?”
READ MORE:http://milawyersweekly.
Prosecuting attorney involved in landlord-tenant dispute
CHARLEVOIX -- Charlevoix County Prosecuting Attorney Allen Telgenhof and his wife, Judy are being sued by a former landlord in Charlevoix County's 90th District Court over a dispute about alleged back rent, missing property and property damages. The lawsuit was filed against the couple in January by David and Laurie Kane. The Kanes are being represented by Robert Mendham Jr., a law partner of John Jarema, former county prosecutor and opponent of Telgenhof in last November's election.
The landlords claim the Telgenhofs rented their condo and, when the unit was surrendered at expiration of the lease, “extensive damage which exceeds that considered ‘normal wear and tear’” was discovered. The May 6 Gazette story listed some of the alleged damage to the rental property as: $149 in damage to the lawn caused by a vehicle; $538 for a missing glass shower door; $352 in damage to a wooden door; $75 for a damaged pantry door; $150 for damaged cultured marble top; and an “unspecified” amount for garbage left on the lawn and sidewalks. The lawsuit also alleges the landlords incurred $500 in additional cleaning and repair expenses.
The Gazette said it gave Telgenhof the opportunity to comment on the lawsuit and that Telgenhof responded with a May 3 email to the newspaper that said: “When will the [Gazette] cover anything about Jarema?”
READ MORE:http://milawyersweekly.
Prosecuting attorney involved in landlord-tenant dispute
CHARLEVOIX -- Charlevoix County Prosecuting Attorney Allen Telgenhof and his wife, Judy are being sued by a former landlord in Charlevoix County's 90th District Court over a dispute about alleged back rent, missing property and property damages. The lawsuit was filed against the couple in January by David and Laurie Kane. The Kanes are being represented by Robert Mendham Jr., a law partner of John Jarema, former county prosecutor and opponent of Telgenhof in last November's election.
The case will be heard by Maria Barton, a Cheboygan County district court judge.
The Telgenhofs have filed a
counter-suit against the Kanes and, on May 7, filed paperwork with the
court requesting the judge dismiss all complaints against them.
The Telgenhofs' two-year lease,
and two-year stay, at the condominium in Charlevoix owned by the Kanes
expired last November and the family moved out by Dec. 1. Just over a
month later the Kanes filed the lawsuit claiming $3,537 in back rent,
late fees, property damage and missing items.
"... throughout the course of
(the Telgenhofs') two year tenancy, rent payments were consistently paid
late; that the first check written to (the Kanes) by (the Telgenhofs)
'bounced', or failed to clear the bank upon which the checks were drawn,
incurring bank charges to (the Kanes)," reads the complaint.
It goes on to claim that there continues to be $1,375 in unpaid rent and $275 in late charges.
When the lease ended and the
Telgenhofs moved out, the lawsuit alleges that the Kanes discovered
"extensive damage" that exceeds normal wear and tear to the property.
The alleged damages include damage to the lawn surrounding the
condominium by a vehicle, a missing glass shower door, damage to a
wooden door, damage to a pantry door, burn marks on a bathroom vanity
and garbage "strewn about the lawn and sidewalk." The total of those
alleged damages is estimated in the complaint at $1,264.
A second count, conversion of
personal property, is also alleged by the Kanes. This is in reference to
a few household items that were left at the property for the Telgenhofs
to use, but were meant to stay with the property when they moved out.
The approximate value of the items is $398.
The Kanes claim an additional expense of $500 to clean and repair the property.
In a response and counter-suit,
the Telgenhofs admit they signed a two-year lease with the Kanes, but
deny that they were given a checklist of items in the house they could
use that were to remain with the property. They go on to say that they
inadvertently removed a step stool, kitchen waste basket and iron because
those things were mixed together with their personal items when they
moved.
The response states that the
Telgenhofs do not believe the property damage to the condominium
exceeded "normal wear and tear" or that the damages exceed those
"reasonably expected in the normal course of habitation of a dwelling."
They also say that the Kanes took
too long to file the suit-- they terminated the tenancy on Nov. 24 and
should have filed within 45 days, but did not until January 11.
The counter-complaint filed by
the Telgenhofs alleges that the Kanes violated the Michigan Security
Deposit Act by failing to maintain the security deposit the Telgenhofs
paid in a "regulated institution" as required by law and failed to
provide an inventory checklist.
READ MORE:http://www.petoskeynews.
READ MORE:http://www.petoskeynews.
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