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Anthony Pellicano scandal
Fields was a long-time client of private investigator Anthony Pellicano and has been repeatedly connected to the ongoing federal wiretapping investigation of Pellicano in the press. Reporters allege his celebrity clients have benefited from Pellicano's alleged illegal wiretaps directed against members of the media and prominent critics. As of April 2006, he was under investigation but had not been charged in the matter; whether he would be charged has remained a matter of considerable media speculation. Fields is represented by prominent San Francisco criminal defense specialist John Keker. trial.
http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/gangsters_outlaws/cops_others/anthony_pellicano/1_index.html (there are 10 pages) ...cal
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Anthony Pellicano: Wiretapper to the Stars
"Stop"
It all started with a dead fish with a red rose in its mouth. In 2002, freelance reporter Anita Busch had found both items on the smashed windshield of her car along with a note that simply said, "Stop." At the time, Busch was writing separate articles about actor Steven Segal's involvement with the Mafia and former super-agent and short-lived Disney president Michael Ovitz's difficulties re-establishing himself as an agent. Busch reported the incident to the police, who initiated an investigation.
Later that year an FBI informant secretly recorded a career criminal named Alexander Proctor, 62, admitting that he put the fish, the rose, and the note on Busch's car, and that he had done it for Los Angeles private eye Anthony Pellicano. In that same conversation, the German-born Proctor, who has several drug convictions on his record, bragged that he "could sell a million of 'em," referring to Ecstasy pills.
As a result of Proctor's incriminating statements on tape, FBI agents obtained a warrant to search Anthony Pellicano's office on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. In November 2003, agents found two hand grenades, a brick of C-4 plastic explosive, and $200,000. Pellicano pleaded guilty to weapons charges and was sentenced to 30 months in prison.
But the truly explosive material was uncovered in a subsequent FBI raid on his office. Following a lead that Anita Busch's telephones had been tapped, agents returned to Pellicano's office on January 14, 2003, looking for evidence of wiretapping. The agents penetrated Pellicano's "War Room" and seized "11 computers, including five Macs, 23 external hard drives, a Palm V digital assistant, 52 diskettes, 34 Zip drives, 92 CD-Roms, and two DVDs," according to Vanity Fair. This equipment contained "3.868 terabytes of data," the New York Times reported, "the equivalent of two billion pages of double-spaced text." The content of these electronic files was Pellicano's work product as Hollywood's wiretapper to the stars, illegally intercepted telephone conversations of the rich and famous. Some of these wiretaps were ordered by powerful attorneys and executives seeking an unfair advantage in legal disputes. Some of the intercepted conversations concerned personal matters, like divorce and child custody disputes. Much of it was business as usual, Hollywood-style. All of it was obtained illegally.
As news of the seizure of Pellicano's files spread like brush fire, people in the "biz" became very nervous. Many of Hollywood's top movers and shakers had used Pellicano's services or had retained attorneys who did. If the FBI listened to those tapes, indictments would certainly follow. Hollywood held its breath, waiting to see where the ax would fall.
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Anthony Pellicano
Michael Ovitz
http://www.oprah.com/pressroom/Oprahs-Ultimate-Australian-Adventure-Surprise-Kicks-Off-25th-Season
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2021923/John-Travoltas-Qantas-safety-video-ditched-airline-deals-pilot-protests.html
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Last updated at 12:45 PM on 3rd August 2011
Hollywood star John Travolta is used to his many blockbusters going down in film history.
So the Grease star must be surprised that his much-publicised in-flight safety video for Qantas Airlines has been pulled, just five months after it first hit seat screens.
The plane nut – who owns a vintage Qantas Boeing 707-138B jet – appeared in the somewhat cheesy video clip to reassure passengers that ‘there is no one I’d rather have at the controls than a Qantas pilot’.
Scroll down to watch the video...
His star turn was said to be an effort by Qantas to ensure passengers take notice of the safety briefings on flights and the airline claims the video was only meant to be a ‘temporary feature’.
But the Australian and International Pilots Association claims the Hollywood hero was dumped for more sinister reasons.
The union is currently embroiled in a row with Qantas Airlines over its alleged plan to employ cheaper pilots from overseas and pay them less in a bid to keep costs down.
The AIPA has hijacked Travolta’s motto about having a Qantas pilot at the controls and is now using it in a campaign against the alleged outsourcing plans.
The union claims that, as a result, the airline has now seemed Travolta’s declaration as inappropriate.
However, Qantas Group Executive Olivia Wirth said: ‘Qantas is not replacing the safety video featuring John Travolta because of the pilots' union in-flight public announcements or their industrial action.’
And a spokesman for the airline added: ‘Contrary to claims, all Qantas flights are operated by Qantas pilots. The union wants pilots for other Qantas Group airlines to be paid the same rates as Qantas pilots and we cannot agree to this.’
Travolta’s appearance in the Qantas safety video caused a stir when it was first released, with critics claiming it was ‘tacky’ and saying it would have been better to use a real Qantas pilot.
In the video Travolta appears wearing a pilot’s uniform and hat and says: ‘This is your captain speaking. Well, maybe not today. But I can guarantee that the guys in the flight deck and the greater team care just as much about aircraft safety as I do.’
http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/newsroom-1059/am/en
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"We're pleased to be adding Qantas Airways, one of the most renowned international carriers, to our portfolio of world-class alliance partners," said Dion Flannery, America West vice president, scheduling and route planning.
This relationship will provide passengers increased choice, greater access and more convenient service to highly sought travel destinations in Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Meanwhile, from Phoenix, America West operates more than 300 flights a day to destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica."
"Our partnership with America West helps to ensure that our passengers benefit by having access to the most flexible options possible to suit their travel preferences," said Howard Goldberg, vice president of sales and marketing for Qantas Airways. "We welcome this new opportunity to provide more convenient access to travelers from Phoenix, one of the fastest growing regions in the country" he added.
Code-sharing provides passengers with a smooth transition between connecting flights on their trips. At check-in, passengers receive boarding passes on both airlines for their connecting code-share itineraries. Additionally, passengers can check their baggage just once at the start of their travel, rather than transferring it to another airline mid-journey. Convenient connection times for code-share flights allow for limited wait times between flights and smoother Customs clearance upon arrival. Passengers can make reservations either by contacting Qantas Airways directly or their travel agents. Qantas Airways. America West website.
Qantas Airways is the world's second oldest airline and Australia's largest domestic and international carrier, operating nearly 540 international flights each week to 80 destinations in 37 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, UK/Europe, and the Pacific. In addition, Qantas operates more than 5,000 domestic flights weekly to 58 destinations in Australia, plus 300 weekly domestic flights within New Zealand. For additional information visit
America West Airlines is the nation's second largest low-cost airline and offers a range of services such as first class, assigned seating, airport clubs and an award winning frequent flyer program. America West's 13,000 employees serve 55,000 customers a day on more than 900 flights to 96 destinations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica. For additional information and this press release visit the
Qantas Airways Ltd. (USA) (59)
http://www.oprah.com/pressroom/Oprahs-Ultimate-Australian-Adventure-Surprise-Kicks-Off-25th-Season
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2021923/John-Travoltas-Qantas-safety-video-ditched-airline-deals-pilot-protests.html
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It's no blockbuster: Qantas Airlines ditches cheesy John Travolta safety video
By Lily LaLast updated at 12:45 PM on 3rd August 2011
Hollywood star John Travolta is used to his many blockbusters going down in film history.
So the Grease star must be surprised that his much-publicised in-flight safety video for Qantas Airlines has been pulled, just five months after it first hit seat screens.
The plane nut – who owns a vintage Qantas Boeing 707-138B jet – appeared in the somewhat cheesy video clip to reassure passengers that ‘there is no one I’d rather have at the controls than a Qantas pilot’.
Scroll down to watch the video...
Dropped: John Travolta's in-flight safety clip has been replaced after five months
But the Australian and International Pilots Association claims the Hollywood hero was dumped for more sinister reasons.
The union is currently embroiled in a row with Qantas Airlines over its alleged plan to employ cheaper pilots from overseas and pay them less in a bid to keep costs down.
The AIPA has hijacked Travolta’s motto about having a Qantas pilot at the controls and is now using it in a campaign against the alleged outsourcing plans.
The union claims that, as a result, the airline has now seemed Travolta’s declaration as inappropriate.
However, Qantas Group Executive Olivia Wirth said: ‘Qantas is not replacing the safety video featuring John Travolta because of the pilots' union in-flight public announcements or their industrial action.’
And a spokesman for the airline added: ‘Contrary to claims, all Qantas flights are operated by Qantas pilots. The union wants pilots for other Qantas Group airlines to be paid the same rates as Qantas pilots and we cannot agree to this.’
Travolta’s appearance in the Qantas safety video caused a stir when it was first released, with critics claiming it was ‘tacky’ and saying it would have been better to use a real Qantas pilot.
In the video Travolta appears wearing a pilot’s uniform and hat and says: ‘This is your captain speaking. Well, maybe not today. But I can guarantee that the guys in the flight deck and the greater team care just as much about aircraft safety as I do.’
http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/newsroom-1059/am/en
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America West Airlines and Qantas Airways announce new code-share agreement
Phoenix, 13 January 2005
Today, America West Airlines (NYSE: AWA) and Qantas Airways (ASX: QAN) announced a new code-share partnership that will offer passengers convenient access to Australia and New Zealand from Phoenix, Arizona. and Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. In Los Angeles, passengers will now be able to easily connect to Qantas Airways flights bound for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia, as well as Auckland, New Zealand and beyond, offering increased flexibility and choice for travelers to destinations in the South Pacific."We're pleased to be adding Qantas Airways, one of the most renowned international carriers, to our portfolio of world-class alliance partners," said Dion Flannery, America West vice president, scheduling and route planning.
This relationship will provide passengers increased choice, greater access and more convenient service to highly sought travel destinations in Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Meanwhile, from Phoenix, America West operates more than 300 flights a day to destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica."
"Our partnership with America West helps to ensure that our passengers benefit by having access to the most flexible options possible to suit their travel preferences," said Howard Goldberg, vice president of sales and marketing for Qantas Airways. "We welcome this new opportunity to provide more convenient access to travelers from Phoenix, one of the fastest growing regions in the country" he added.
Code-sharing provides passengers with a smooth transition between connecting flights on their trips. At check-in, passengers receive boarding passes on both airlines for their connecting code-share itineraries. Additionally, passengers can check their baggage just once at the start of their travel, rather than transferring it to another airline mid-journey. Convenient connection times for code-share flights allow for limited wait times between flights and smoother Customs clearance upon arrival. Passengers can make reservations either by contacting Qantas Airways directly or their travel agents. Qantas Airways. America West website.
Qantas Airways is the world's second oldest airline and Australia's largest domestic and international carrier, operating nearly 540 international flights each week to 80 destinations in 37 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, UK/Europe, and the Pacific. In addition, Qantas operates more than 5,000 domestic flights weekly to 58 destinations in Australia, plus 300 weekly domestic flights within New Zealand. For additional information visit
America West Airlines is the nation's second largest low-cost airline and offers a range of services such as first class, assigned seating, airport clubs and an award winning frequent flyer program. America West's 13,000 employees serve 55,000 customers a day on more than 900 flights to 96 destinations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica. For additional information and this press release visit the
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