At 10:22 PM 7/18/2011, Daniel Rocha wrote:
The meeting took place in Bologna. The thing that could happen is
Brown accusing Rossi of defamation and show a picture of the website
as a proof. If Rossi didn't present defense, the purported recordings,
he would get a sentence. No need for a subpoena.
Sentence? No, defamation, at least in the U.S., is not ordinarily
criminal. The plaintiff would be seeking damages. Money. Perhaps an
apology or correction.
But we don't know exactly what happened, and a great deal could
depend on exactly what was said. Was Brown just trying to help Rossi
with some advice about patents, or was he offering undue influence
(which would probably be illegal)? Did Brown misrepresent his
position, in an effort to gain compensation. That would be strange,
to be sure, being compensated by stock would be a big red flag,
singularly stupid. People selling influence illegally don't ask to be
paid with checks, not to mention stock certificates or promise to
provide stock!
They want cash! Small bills, please!
Rossi's story simply doesn't make sense. But lots of things don't
make sense....
