The Hardin economic development official Al Peterson, who signed off on the deal with APF, had this ringing endorsement
“What have we got to lose? We don’t have any money we don’t have any prisoners,” said Peterson. “This is the best offer we’ve got on the table.”
Of Hilton, he added: “He’s a better shot than nothing.”
Yes, so a scam corporation swoops in and carries off money from a desperate town, and this guy’s attitude is “eh!” I hope this isn’t an elected position so he can be fired immediately.
The company proved too shady for even their lawyer!!
Santa Ana attorney Maziar Mafi had served as the legal affairs director for American Police Force. Mafi said he wanted to see the project begin to move forward before he could continue his involvement.
“For the time I’m pulling out,” Mafi said Friday. “I need to see more concrete action before I can be involved.”
In fact, the entire company deserted Hardin, MT, except their newest hire, former newspaper reporter turned spokeswoman Becky Shay
Mafi guaranteed the Sept. 10 purchase of two Mercedes SUVs by Hilton as part of his plans for the jail. They were among three Mercedes that Hilton brought to Montana last week, saying he intended to turn over to Hardin for use by law enforcement.
A financing payment on at least one of the vehicles is now overdue.
Only one Mercedes remains in Montana. It’s being driven by company spokeswoman Shay, who said Friday that she intends to register it soon.
Shay quit her job with the Billings Gazette to work for Hilton. She said Friday that she remained comfortable with that decision, and that Hilton told her before she was hired about his criminal record and several civil judgments against him totaling more than $1.1 million.
Those judgments remain outstanding.
“A lot of people that know me, know about me have asked me if I’ve been duped,” Shay said. “No.”
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chris killz blog
October 4, 2009 at 4:51 pmActually the only money that’s changed hands has been from Hilton to the the Twin Rivers authority. A substantial amount in fact.
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