A Freezer Full of Cash?
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U.S. Rep. Willian Jefferson’s freezer was found to have aluminum foil wrapped packs of money stashed in with the food.
Do you keep a freezer full of cash? Neither do I but apparently U.S Rep William Jefferson does that very strange thing. After serving nine terms in office, it seems the Louisiana democrat is best known for keeping packets of money wrapped in aluminum foil in his freezer. A jury will decide if he was using his freezer as a bank or if the money came from a scheme gone wrong that was planned to bribe the vice president of Nigeria.
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Federal officers collected from Jefferson’s home in 2005, emails, documents, faxes, and conversations with a FBI agent who wore a recording devise. Lori Mody who participated in the sting handed Jefferson $100,000 which he agreed to give to the Nigerian vice president Atiku Abubakur as a bribe to facilitate a business deal. Most of these marked bills were found in his freezer.
It is alleged that he received thousands of dollars as kick-backs out of companies to arrange deals abroad and promoting business in which he would profit from ventures set up in Africa. 94 pages of bribery schemes include telecommunication deals in Nigeria,oil concessions in Equatorial Guinea and waste recycling systems in Nigeria. Jefferson lawyer says these ventures were personal ventures and were not associated with his office as U.S.Representative. Judge T.S. Elliot III denied the motion and said there is enough evidence to bring Jefferson to trial and let the jury decide if bribes were accepted.
Harry Rosenberg, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana,said that is one of the core issues to the case. Over the next few weeks the question of why the money was in the freezer may be explained.
“That’s the zinger,” Rosenberg said of the cash. “It’s been the source of jokes, questions, and a lot of head scratching.”
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Oh, Ruby, you mean, “Frozen Assets,” right? Or was it, “Cold Hard Cash?” Anyway, whichever way, he seemed to be that guy…that guy who keeps sending me Hotmails saying, “My Uncle Joe, he died in Nigeria. He has made you benefactor in his will?” Now I get it
j
Better than putting it under a mattress. That’s the first place they’d look. I have a hard enough time keeping ice in the freezer.
Maybe that’s where the term “Cold Cash” stemmed out.
That’s one way of saving your cash. Now though I suppose thieves will look there first. A good post.
Christine
At one time, it was recommended in a couple of books as a way of concealing your liquid emergency funds, rather than stashing them in a drawer. I guess the Representative read those books. It’s a shame he didn’t read a few on honor and honesty.
Good one and useful too, I like it and will pass on to friends as well
Daisy made a great comment. I agree with her.
I think what you meant here is “cold cash” I heard this before. Do you think this is legal? Give you “liked it”
Unbelievable! An interesting read … all the moreso as it is true!
Good story Ruby. I wish I had enough cash to store in the freezer!!
Thank you my friends, You all had better ideas for the title than I did. Well, I do have a good excuse. It was after midnight and I was half asleep. Will that serve or do I have to think of a better one? I wish I had enough maney to pack it in the freezer too. But maybe I would seal it tight and plant it under a rose bush.
If i have enough cash i prefer to spend them
That is crazy.. thanks for the information!! It just proves how corrupt our government is getting…i think lol! Good reporting
What a strange tale. We had friends once that put all their money in bags and stitch them into the mattress. When my grandmother died we found thousands of dollars in her clothes, underwear and bras. Funny what people will do.
My grandma does that! Aluminum foil and all!
What a shock from Louisiana! Probably the most corrupt state historically.
Does the cash have to thaw before it can be spent? I’ve heard of keeping a credit card frozen in a block of ice. That way you have to either work really hard to get it out or wait for it to melt before you use it. Good article.
That’s pretty strange. I can’t figure out why.
I’d trade some of that for some frozen steaks. Lol. Just kidding. I want nothing to do with dirty money, frozen or otherwise.
Great write, Ruby.
Great article, Ruby. That is definitely a different place to hide the money.
Well, I have to admit that I find my freezer gives me a better rate of return than the current stock market. But I still prefer under the mattress.
Very strange, but than he’s a politician.lol.
Very interesting article. My mother-in-law use to hide money all over the house, but never in the freezer. I would think that would be a terrible place if you have a family going in and out of the freezer. Very interesting.
Very funny, this nation is starting to become stranger and stranger by the years… Well i need some people to check out some of my work please!!! If you could read and comment that would be awesome!
I really enjoyed your piece, it reads like a journalist that again has exposed the sad and ugly truths regarding our politicians….I am an unforgiving political junkie….it’s a love hate relationship that festers within me, consuming me at times….I really love to read straight forward, honest, social commentaries and you hit the nail straight on it’s head….thoroughly enjoyed the read and reminder of that sad ugly truth…..what was he doing with all of that cash? There was more than one hand in that cookie jar for sure!
That was a fun read.
Thanks,
Inna
Holy mackerel, don’t tell me that an elected official is the one person I know who actually dealt with the Nigerian email guy? No wonder he’s the butt of jokes. Cold, hard cash indeed…and probably held ‘on ice’ until the Nigerian prince returns to his throne to rebuild his kingdom..at which time Jefferson will no doubt be his Treasurer.
Politicians taking kickbacks, European footballers being bought for £80million.
Well, that’s everything back to normal then.
LoL – that is crazy – in the freezer. Guess the money was too hot (oh my God
- will the puns ever stop)
Oh my. Another politician caught in a scandal. So sad! lol
HAH! Yeah, that’s only mildly suspicious…well reported.
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By the way, have you heard of all voices or ground report? You seem to enjoy reporting news once in a while- if you’re interested, I can definitely send you a link.
Nicely done!
That is very interesting, I havent heard of anyone doing that before
Thanks for sharing this!
hmmm… interesting. ill try to put some cash on our fridge too.
The first statement that entered my mind as I began to read this was, “Cold Hard Cash!” I can just imagine the jokes that will be told for years on this one.
Makes you wonder what is in the oven!
Thanks,
Clay