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February 27, 2012
Trial highlights Jereis-Annabi ties
The Journal News
by Jonathan Bandler
Whether there was bribery or extortion involved in the relationship between Sandy Annabi and her cousin Zehy Jereis remains to be seen at their federal corruption trial.
But the first few days of testimony has shed much light on Jereis’ opportunism and the intricate ties they shared.
As soon as he got Forest City Ratner executives a meeting with Annabi so they could persuade her to support their $840 million Ridge Hill development, Jereis sought a job for himself. He kept asking for it in more than a dozen emails before finally landing a one-year, $60,000 contract.
“He was persistent. He was aggressive,” testified Scott Cantone, a senior vice president with Forest City Ratner.
NoLandGrab: And he was essential in getting Forest City's Ridge Hill project greenlighted, for which he was rewarded...
Posted by eric at February 27, 2012 9:45 AM