Seagal to Take On the Mob

Written by Eric Olsen
Published November 25, 2002

If you can follow this convoluted tale of crappy intrigue, you have a longer attention span than I do:

    A suspect in the ongoing Seagal-Mafia extortion case claims Seagal--not a mafioso thug, as originally believed--ordered the recent threats against a Los Angeles Times reporter.

    Alexander Proctor is the man charged with intimidating Anita Busch, the journalist who was digging into charges that a Mafia associate (and Seagal's onetime producing partner) was extorting money from the fading action hero. Proctor, who remains jailed without bail, told an FBI informant that Seagal was behind the threat, according to court documents released Friday.

    Proctor, a 59-year-old ex-con, says in the documents that the Out for Justice star wanted to dole out his own brand of justice by asking Anthony Pellicano, a well-known Hollywood P.I., to have someone threaten Busch. Seagal allegedly had two reasons to target Busch: to garner sympathy for himself and to make his ex-partner, Julius Nasso, look bad. Proctor was allegedly hired to carry out said threat.

    "He wanted to make it look like the Italians were putting the hit on her, so it wouldn't reflect on Seagal," Proctor told the informant, according to a search warrant affidavit filed by an FBI agent assigned to the case. (Excerpts from the document are available at The Smoking Gun Website.) [E! online]

It's very hard to tell who is doing what to whom - far too messy to be a script.

Based upon his bio, Seagal would appear to be not unfamiliar with manicuring the truth ("Seagal claims not only to have been involved in security operations for the deposed Shah of Iran, but to have worked security for Bishop Tutu and the late Anwar Sadat. Accounts of his CIA involvement have been disputed over the years.")

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#1 — December 25, 2005 @ 02:50AM — Cheryl Shuman [URL]

Anyone who investigates or comments on Steven Seagal in any way will be met with legal threats from Marty Singer. Marty Singer is the best damn pitbull attorney that money can buy. I highly recommend him for anyone that had anything to hide that they want to protect at all costs.

Be careful and watch your backs if you dare speak/type. Once I had the courage to speak out and it cost me everything I had in life.

Is it really worth the sacrifice and risk?

Comments are welcome. Write to me directly if you wish.

Cheryl Shuman

#2 — December 25, 2005 @ 10:45AM — Christopher Rose [URL]

I think Steven Seagal makes OK movies but is really ugly and it wouldn't surprise me at all if he had a murky past. Wanna have Marty Singer sue me now?

#3 — December 25, 2005 @ 10:51AM — Christopher Rose [URL]

Oh yes, Cheryl. Your blog is boring and completely fails to live up to its sub-title of "Chronicle of a Spiritual Journey" as you pimp your own promotional opportunities.

#4 — July 16, 2006 @ 06:49AM — Cheryl Shuman [URL]

Hello,

I just found your blog, if you'd like to speak to me or contact me, I'm happy to help you in any way I can.

I know that there are many other victims out there from Anthony Pellicano and other corrupt police officers and power brokers in Hollywood.

Over a decade ago, I was the first person to go on record for the abuse and harrassment dealt out by Anthony Pellicano. This included getting a restraining order against Seagal and his thugs. Although they have long denied it, Marty Singer, Julius Nasso and Steven Seagal hired Pellicano to put together a knock down packet and harass not only me, but my family and my two small children.

There are several stories I could share with you from my car catching on fire when I tried to start it with my children inside to receiving photos of my children with their death certificates and blood splattered on photos of them at their school playground to several instances where I was attacked by "thugs"..... Could it have been someone like A. Proctor that also was hired to attack Anita Busch for covering Seagal's connections to the mafia?

Whether it was Proctor or another thug, the method of operation for these guys is quite well known. The sad thing is that very few people have had the courage to speak out. To speak out, you risk your life, your family's lives, your reputation, career and everything else you can imagine.

I have been fortunate in that regard. Although I was nearly killed, my name and reputation dragged through the mud, I'm still here. I survived. Now, almost a decade later, the truth is coming out. Many, including Anthony Pellicano and Julius Nasso are serving their time in prison.

I hope that sharing my experience can help other victims to have the courage to speak out.

Regards,

Cheryl Shuman
[Personal contact info deleted]

#5 — August 7, 2006 @ 02:37AM — Cheryl Shuman [URL]


Anthony Pellicano, Steven Seagal, Julius Nasso and Gambino Crime Family Slapped with Restraining Order .................
Cheryl Shuman (Yours Truly)
Setting the Record Straight
Over a decade ago, I was the first person to go on record for the abuse and harrassment dealt out by Anthony Pellicano. This included getting a restraining order against Seagal and his thugs. Although they have long denied it, Marty Singer, Julius Nasso and Steven Seagal hired Pellicano to put together a knock down packet and harass not only me, but my family and my two small children. There are several stories I could share with you from my car catching on fire when I tried to start it with my children inside to receiving photos of my children with their death certificates and blood splattered on photos of them at their school playground to several instances where I was attacked by "thugs"..... Could it have been someone like A. Proctor that also was hired to attack Anita Busch for covering Seagal's connections to the mafia? Whether it was Proctor or another thug, the method of operation for these guys is quite well known. The sad thing is that very few people have had the courage to speak out. To speak out, you risk your life, your family's lives, your reputation, career and everything else you can imagine. I have been fortunate in that regard. Although I was nearly killed, my name and reputation dragged through the mud, I'm still here. I survived. Now, almost a decade later, the truth is coming out. Many, including Anthony Pellicano and Julius Nasso are serving their time in prison. I hope that sharing my experience can help other victims to have the courage to speak out.
Regards,
Cheryl Shuman
It's easy to find me on any search engine.

#6 — August 7, 2006 @ 18:14PM — Cheryl Shuman [URL]

To Whom It May Concern Following This String:

I've researched Mr. Nitrini's claims with the various law officials and such. It appears that after discussing my experience with him and his verbal attacks, that many of the LAPD and District Attorney's office etc., simply don't take him seriously. That is apparently what upsets him so much. In addition, when he first contacted me, he was upset that I didn't respond immediately, thus, he "labeled me a liar".

The bottom line is this. I am not a liar. Mr. Nitrini, other than being and abusive annoyance simply is not relevant to the documentary that I'm producing. Therefore, he feels "entitled" to blast me with name calling.

I've worked alot with the mentally ill. It's obvious that Mr. Nitrini needs psychiatric help and I hope that he gets that help. For the record, I am posting below, what my initial blog entry was. Apparently, he is just simply screaming and desperate for attention in any way he can get it.

In truth I pity him. It must be a very sad life to live.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Shuman
*************************************

Anthony Pellicano, Steven Seagal, Julius Nasso and Gambino Crime Family Slapped with Restraining Order .................
Cheryl Shuman (Yours Truly)
Setting the Record Straight
Over a decade ago, I was the first person to go on record for the abuse and harrassment dealt out by Anthony Pellicano. This included getting a restraining order against Seagal and his thugs. Although they have long denied it, Marty Singer, Julius Nasso and Steven Seagal hired Pellicano to put together a knock down packet and harass not only me, but my family and my two small children. There are several stories I could share with you from my car catching on fire when I tried to start it with my children inside to receiving photos of my children with their death certificates and blood splattered on photos of them at their school playground to several instances where I was attacked by "thugs"..... Could it have been someone like A. Proctor that also was hired to attack Anita Busch for covering Seagal's connections to the mafia? Whether it was Proctor or another thug, the method of operation for these guys is quite well known. The sad thing is that very few people have had the courage to speak out. To speak out, you risk your life, your family's lives, your reputation, career and everything else you can imagine. I have been fortunate in that regard. Although I was nearly killed, my name and reputation dragged through the mud, I'm still here. I survived. Now, almost a decade later, the truth is coming out. Many, including Anthony Pellicano and Julius Nasso are serving their time in prison. I hope that sharing my experience can help other victims to have the courage to speak out.

Regards,

Cheryl Shuman

It's easy to find me on any search engine. [Personal contact info deleted]

#7 — August 14, 2006 @ 23:47PM — Cheryl Shuman [URL]

Thanks for finding my personal blog. I decided to get really brave and write whatever I want here :-) (Drama Drama) I'm planning on just sharing my life with you guys. We'll see how it goes? Deal?

I'm going to cut and paste my bio and backgrounder below.

Feel free to say hello and introduce yourself!

Best,
xoxo,
Cheryl Shuman
www.CherylShuman.com
(My Firm)
www.StarryEyes.com
www.StarryEyes.org

My Blogs:
www.AnthonyPellicanoVictims.Blogspot.com
www.TheInCrowdVlog.com
www.CherylShuman.Blogspot.com
www.JetSetDate.Blogspot.com
www.OpticiantotheStars.Blogspot.com
www.TheRealBeverlyHillbilly.Blogspot.com

THE BACKGROUNDER:

Cheryl Shuman
Beverly Hills , CA
USA

BIO:
In 1978, at the age of 18 Cheryl then known as Cheryl Peart, made her debut with the Bob Braun show on WLWT-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio and was dubbed "America's Coupon Queen." Braun was so impressed that he offered her a position as a regular on the show. Within days another offer was made where Shuman appeared nationally on the popular television series "PM MAGAZINE."

As an entrepreneur and the nation's youngest syndicated television journalist, her couponing and refunding system made her a branding expert with America's biggest corporate brands. Shuman's career was cut short by a near fatal car crash that ended her career.

Transforming herself, Cheryl served an apprenticeship with Dr. Michael Byars of London, Ohio and survived with her backup plan as a Licensed Optician. She moved to California and married Extra TV and Fox News reporter Phil Shuman.

After a chance meeting with Michael Jackson, Shuman became the darling of the film and television industry by making house calls with her eyewear to the most famous faces in the world. Beginning in 1984, "Optician to the Stars", Cheryl Shuman, was one of the pioneers in marketing the fashion industry to the entertainment industry.

As an Optician having direct "eye to eye" contact, Shuman, realized the power of celebrity and how that power can make a designer or product a household name overnight. Shuman is single handedly credited with some of the biggest trendsetters in the history of sunglasses and eyewear. Terminator 2, When Harry Met Sally, Thelma and Louise, Bat Man, Mission Impossible and Erin Brockovich are just a few of the more than 3,000 feature film and television projects that she is credited with during our 20 year history. Cheryl Shuman, C.E.O. has appeared as the Celebrity Trend Tracker Expert with hundreds of television programs, newspapers and magazines, including, but not limited to: Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Extra, Mike and Maty (ABC), Today Show (NBC), HBO Entertainment News, and more. Through her personal relationships and connections with Hollywood Royalty and the media, Cheryl Shuman shares all of the latest trends in celebrity inspired fashion trends, hotspots for travel, spas, dining, sports, comedy and everything else you can imagine all through the technology of streaming video on the internet and television syndication outlets.

Cheryl Shuman is the first and only company of our kind and at the forefront of entertainment marketing, celebrity endorsements, product placement integration, sponsorships, production and technology. After enjoying a successful career for over twenty years in celebrity marketing and product integration, Cheryl Shuman is now the subject of and Executive Producing a new reality television series, The In Crowd TV®.

PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY AND BACKGROUND FROM DOCUMENTARY

"RICH LITTLE POOR GIRL"
"It all started with family secrets. I believe that I am living proof of that which does not kill us only serves to make us stronger."--Cheryl Shuman

A True Rags-to-Riches Documentary About The Real Beverly Hillbilly

It was the American Dream that turned into a nightmare. Cheryl Shuman grew up as a child of poverty in Buena Vista, Ohio. Her first job at age six was selling vegetables at a roadside stand, working in the tobacco fields, crocheting ponchos and tutoring classmates. After that a variety of her extremely early work experience expanded from being a maid's helper to starting her own Scottish terrier kennel by age 12. A guidance counselor and guardian angel noticed her intellect and striking good looks and entered her in a number of beauty and scholarship pageants.

At the age of 18, she was discovered by the Bob Braun show where overnight she became known as America's Coupon Queen. She then went on to become a nationally respected television reporter for "PM Magazine." After a near fatal car accident, she lost everything.

With only $17 in her pocket, Cheryl arrived in southern California and slept in her car. Three weeks later, a chance meeting with superstar Michael Jackson, inspired her to start her own business. Word of mouth referrals led to Cheryl being known as the "Optician to the Stars" and had her working on nearly every film and television production.

This business, Starry Eyes, catapulted Shuman back into the jet-set life of the rich and famous, and into a disastrous liason with a well-known film star, where she once again lost it all in one of Hollywood's biggest scandals.

After the actor was served with a restraining order, his power team set forth on a mission to destroy her credibility. Feeling that her presence would endanger others, she was turned away from numerous domestic violence shelters. Due to the notoriety of the case and the fact that the O.J. Simpson trial was at it's peak, the tabloid media was hungry for a fresh meaty story.

Even with a restraining order in force, there was no protection from the harassment of the Anthony Pellicano the Celebrity Thug aka Private Investigator hired by the star and accompanying media attention. As series of legal maneuvers from Marty Singer forced Shuman to drop the restraining order, the star's "associates" placed a call to Children's Protective Services, stating that Shuman, who had been severely beaten in an attack in the parking garage at her home, was now unable to provide a safe and stable home for her children. Once involved, the agency gave her a choice of either allowing the state to take her children, or putting them in a safe place with their father. Cheryl chose the latter.

Having lost her family, her business, her home and credibility, Shuman gave up on the system and illegally obtained a false identification card, driver's license and passport to go underground and live as another person for three years.

After hearing that other women had come forward during those three years alleging similar instances of violence and abuse from the star, Shuman felt safe in now returning to Los Angeles, to try to rebuild her life and get her family back. Her first effort was donating a pair of her signature design sunglasses used as a prop in the movie Evita. Upon review, she noticed that a rhinestone was missing. With only a few hours until the live charity auction, she decided to drive downtown, to replace the stone herself and still make it to the charity event.

Bad luck, as she was about to open the door to her car, she heard tires screeching and people screaming as she was struck down by a hit and run driver. Whisked away by ambulance to the hospital, it was thought that the man may have been hired by the actor to silence her, but it turned out to be an illegal immigrant, with no insurance, no drivers license and being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Unconscious and unable to respond with her name, the police and emergency room personnel went through her purse where they found the illegal identification. Although, Shuman was a victim, she was placed under arrest, thrown behind bars and sentenced to six months in jail and six months house arrest, where she became house mates with Heidi Fleiss, Victoria Sellars, Robert Downey Jr., Christian Slater, Susan McDougal and some infamous murderers among others in "high power". Thrust into the underbelly of Hollywood society, she learned about power, money and sex and how it runs Hollywood. Upon her release from jail, $1.27 in her pocket and under house arrest, she had no contact with the outside world.

She discovered the Internet through a friend's computer and placed an ad on an Internet dating service. Lonely and alone, she made online buddies, who helped her through this difficult period. While sharing her story with someone from her "buddy list" she found an "angel investor." Impressed by her honesty and will to survive, this man, a multi-billionaire decided to provide her with venture capital. When nearly all was lost, this rescue by an "angel investor" gave Shuman $1 million to rebuild her life and company and gives new meaning to the phrase, " a happy ending." Shuman, who after being threatened with extortion not only by former jail mates, but by those she trusted most, has decided to now come forward with her story. Rather than seeing it as a negative, she has chosen to hold her head high and be proud of the fact that she has survived what most would not. After regaining custody of her children, Shuman purchased a home in her former neighborhood.

Shuman's story reads like a Hollywood happy ending. She was recently contacted by her natural parents who were reunited and remarried. In a Romeo and Juliet type story her parents married but separated permanently when Cheryl was 18 months old. When her parents reunited, they reached out to find their daughter, Cheryl. The family met face to face for the first time in 40 years. Her parents remarried on Valentine's Day 2004 and returned to their hometown of Portsmouth, Ohio. The happy ending to Shuman's autobiographical documentary currently in production entitled, "Rich Little Poor Girl" was developed, produced and filmed throughout Appalachia providing jobs and training for area residents. It is the first project produced under Shuman's production company "Weaseldog Productions."
Rich Little Poor Girl--The Real Life Daily Docu-drama Around Life at www.CherylShuman.com The Corporate Vlog is on www.TheInCrowdVlog.com

#8 — January 8, 2007 @ 18:23PM — CINDY L TRUITT

I THINK STEVEN SEAGAL IS A VERY SWEET GUY. I LOVE HIM SO MUCH FROM CINDY L TRUITT

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