Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 27, 2023 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net RESNEK | FROM PAGE 5 paper as well.” Atty. Robbins continued his line of questioning, asking Philbin if he was aware that Resnek had admitted that he made false statements about having “confidential sources” about DeMaria; admitted that he gave false testimony in his deposition; admitted to fabricating articles about the mayor; and manufactured quotes, manufactured notes and altered notes. Philbin could only say it’s what he read in the paper. Philbin then stated that he had indeed spoken to Resnek about his testimony, asking him, “What the hell was that?” Resnek told him that “They took it all out of context.” When asked if he had taken any disciplinary action against Resnek about his conduct against Mayor DeMaria, Philbin stated that he did not – never considering replacing him. Philbin was again asked if he asked Resnek to consider publishing a retraction or issue an apology, or a clarification of any kind, Philbin stated he We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Dan - 1972 Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES ON SALE! NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 6PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 5PM * ASHTONS * ARTURO FUENTE * PADRON * PERDOMO * OTHER MAJOR BRANDS PRICED RIGHT! 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When asked if he was aware that his newspaper asserted that the mayor stole money and engaged in criminal activity, Philbin replied, “I don’t know that I know that.” Philbin claimed that he preferred that the mayor wasn’t called “Kickback Carlo” in the many articles; Robbins replied that he [Philbin] was the one who could have prevented it as it was published in his newspaper. “Do you have any evidence at all that Mr. DeMaria ever took a kickback?” asked Robbins. “Kickback? No, I don’t. No,” replied Philbin. When asked if he had any proof that the mayor had committed extortion, Philbin replied that he did based only on what Sergio Cornelio had told him, despite never having any texts, taken any notes in two meetings with Cornelio – no evidence whatsoever. Cornelio also refuted claims in his own deposition, testifying that Resnek made up the story and quotes that the mayor extorted him into paying him for his partnership in a real estate deal. In fact, Philbin could not recall what year, month or day when he had the conversations about the real estate deal with Cornelio. Back Up The Bus Philbin stated that he believed that Resnek had performed all the background and collected all the evidence in order to publish his articles on the DeMaria-Cornelio land deal that accused the mayor of extor tion, among other things. Asked i f he knew that Resnek had gone to the City Clerk’s Office to look at the disclosure forms that the mayor had filed about the Corey Street deal, Philbin stated he did. Philbin claimed Resnek told him that he had – including the filings of a conflict of interest with the State Ethics Commission – claiming Resnek told him that they were not there at the City Clerk’s Office. Philbin claimed that Cornelio told him that the mayor never filed. “And there’s no record of any kind, no writing, no e-mail, no text of any communication between you and Mr. Resnek informing Mr. Resnek what Mr. Cornelio had supposedly said; correct?” asked Robbins. “No. I called him on the phone,” was Philbin’s reply. Enough Said “There’s no writing, no record, no e-mail, no text, no notes, no nothing of any kind in writing that reflects what you told Mr. Resnek Mr. Cornelio had supposedly said; am I right?” “No. Not that I recall,” replied Philbin. “What I’ve said is correct? asked the attorney. “Yes,” stated Philbin. “Do you have any evidence of any kind that Mr. DeMaria ever committed a crime?” “No. I have no evidence,” stated Philbin. Cold-Hearted To Say The Least Philbin was asked if he was aware that the articles being printed by his newspaper laced with false accusations of the mayor committing crimes week after week had any effect on the mayor, his wife, children and his elderly parents, who all reside in Everett. “Did you ever consider the effect of these articles that your newspaper published about Mr. DeMaria would have on his wife, his children, and his parents?” asked Robbins. “No. I did not,” replied Philbin. Philbin was then asked about the private investigator who was hired to follow the mayor, which was mentioned by Resnek during his deposition where he claimed he would provide information on the mayor’s daily activities. Philbin claimed he had no knowledge. But when he was presented with his answer to the amended complaint against Philbin filed by the mayor’s attorney, Philbin agreed that it was his signature following his review. The paragraph in the legal documented – signed by Philbin – states: “Philbin admits that he knew that Resnek subjected Plaintiff to surveillance.” “And this is the answer that you reviewed before it was filed; right?” asked the attorney. “That ’s correct,” replied Philbin. Next week: Philbin’s business plan was not about making money.
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