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Text Box: Did Frank Williams Really Sell His Soul and Compromise His Integrity to Protect His Pension and New Courthouse?
In June 2004, Frank Williams commented that “The suggestion that the judiciary
and a supreme court justice would "cut deals" with lawyer/legislators who vote in
favor of our budget is inflammatory and without any factual basis.” Oh, Really?

Let's Examine the Facts in this Case...
This Web Site went live on February 15, 2008, a full two weeks after we witnessed
the most abhorrent behavior imaginable from the RI Supreme Court bench. For on
6 February, 2008, Four Supreme Court Justices; Williams, McKenna-Goldberg, Suttell, and Robinson, in our opinion, forever solidified the public perception that RI is, as Lincoln Steffins so aptly described us over a century ago, “A state for sale!”

Justice Frank Flaherty, being previously linked to one of Alves’ devious Pension Schemes during the closing days of his administration as Mayor of Warwick, had enough sense to recuse himself from this travesty. Although we requested a fifth Justice, preferably ex-Justice Joseph Weisberger, who we know to be above reproach, Frank Williams refused to grant that request. Obviously Williams knew that Weisberger could not be bought, nor would he betray the public trust.

How did we know how these Deities were going to rule... Simple. Chief Justice Williams has petitioned the General Assembly not to cut his budget as Gov. Carcieri had requested. Most importantly he was deeply concerned that the General Assembly
would enact Pension Reforms that would seriously affect Judicial Pensions.
Sen. Alves had made it widely known that he was displeased with their previous ruling that favored 'The Palazzos' and had ultimately cost him $35,000. How dare they ruffle his feathers... Again.

Obviously some 'Deals Had Been Cut' between Alves and Williams. You know how the system works in Rhode Island... You scratch my back and I will scratch yours. Alves and Williams both had extremely itchy backs.

An example of the obnoxious behavior which I previously mentioned was Maureen McKenna-Goldberg's comment that perhaps Sen. Alves had been traumatized enough and should pursue recovering the money that it cost him in defending himself from us.   What about the money it cost us in defending ourselves from him? She conveniently overlooked that part of the equation.

Not to belabor the issue... BUT... Does anyone realize that these Deities have effectively re-written over 60% of RI Civil procedure in trying to make Alves come out a winner? Justice be damned... We want our pensions left intact and we need a new Courthouse!

Perhaps it is time to renovate the Supreme Court Chambers in order to reflect Justice under Chief Justice Williams. Above the bench are inscribed the words - “Non Sub Homine Sed Deo et Legge”, i.e. “Not under Man but under God and the Law”.   Considering the actions of the RI Supreme Court relative to this case, I think
it might be more appropriate that it be changed to “What’s In It For Us?”

What I find amazing is the fact that the Kent County Daily Times, a newspaper in
Alves’ hometown, knew the Court’s ruling BEFORE our attorneys received the information.   Hmmm…   I smell a Rat.

Update (4-11-2008): I just read that two weeks after the Supreme Court let Sen. Alves off the hook in a lawsuit, Justice Williams and Sen. Montalbano cooked up a scheme to build the new Courthouse for $17,000,000 more than was previously requested and despite the fact that he publicly stated it would be DELAYED due to the bleak financial picture of the state.

Update (6-12-2008): The state Legislature just released the new budget… The Judiciary received a $17,000,000 increase and another $2,400,000 for ‘miscellaneous expenses’. The $17,000,000 was taken from RI colleges and universities, and $2,400,000 from the RI Scholarship Fund.   The children of our state will suffer, but the Judiciary is sitting pretty.     Nice work, Frank.

Update (6-29-2008): There is a God...   Gov. Carcieri torpedoes financing of Frank Williams new $88,000,000 courthouse and feels it is un-needed. Justice Williams left holding the bag. Why would Sen. President Joe Montalbano think it was a great idea? Guess it proves my point.      See the Gov's decision:

Update (7-1-2008): Joe Montalbano nearly drowns trying to come up with a viable excuse for his and Frank Williams shaky deal.         See Joe's excuse:

Update (7-13-2008): ProJo Editorial as to why the new courthouse should have been vetoed.   Looks like there may have been more to the 'Montalbano/Williams/Alves Deal' than meets the eye.                                            Read the Editorial:

Who are the people that approve the financial decisions for the state? Why none other than Rep. Costantino and Sen. Alves. Gee… What a co-incidence.

It appears that the Palazzo’s aren't the only ones to get screwed by Williams. This time he put it to the entire state.

God Help us all!

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I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Many of our men and women paid the ultimate sacrifice, fighting for the freedom and justice that Chief Justice Frank J. Williams so willingly traded for a new courthouse and protection for judiciary pensions.
Frank Williams is ensconced in his position for life… But we can do something to remove his partners in crime, Sen. President Joe Montalbano and Sen. Stephen D. Alves, from office this coming November. These are the people that helped Williams destroy the First Amendment.