Sunday, April 7, 2013

So Is Robbie Perkins Lying About Filing Bankruptcy?

Could it all be a trick to try and force his estranged wife to settle for less money? There are indications that might make one think so. For example, from the News & Record:

"He declined to answer questions about the bankruptcy. The bankruptcy paperwork was not found Friday in a search of online records."

And the Mayor's own website indicates he's sold almost $3 Million Dollars in commercial properties so far this year. At the usual rate of 6% that comes to almost $180,000 in personal earnings so far this year.

Then there's that little matter with his leaving Newbridge Bank. Was he lying then or is he lying now? Again, from the same News & Record article:

"In February, District Court Judge Lisa Menefee ordered Robbie Perkins to pay back child support of about $8,400 and attorneys fees.

The judge’s order said Perkins “deliberately” lowered his income by resigning from the NewBridge Bank directors board.

Robbie Perkins responded, saying he had to resign because he could not pay the home equity line owed to the bank for the couple’s house."

But back on October 16, 2012 Robbie Perkins and Newbridge Bank released the following statement  to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and Newbridge Bank Stockholders.

"ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.

(b)          On October 16, 2012, Robert V. Perkins gave notice of his resignation from the Boards of Directors of NewBridge Bancorp (the “Company”) and NewBridge Bank (the “Bank”).

 Mr. Perkins indicated that his decision to resign is due to increased family and business responsibilities, including his position as Mayor of the City of Greensboro, all of which have caused him to reduce his activities in other areas. Mr. Perkins’ decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with the Company or its management.

The Boards of Directors of the Company and the Bank express their sincere appreciation for Mr. Perkins’ service to the Company and the Bank."

So which is it, was Mayor Robbie Perkins lying to Newbridge Bank stockholders, a violation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and a Felony or is is lying to the court (Perjury) in his battle to avoid paying his wife and daughter their due?

And is he lying about being bankrupt now? How is it he can still afford his Greensboro Country Club membership. his many properties and not afford to keep a roof over his underage daughter's head? And considering his long standing record of lying to the citizens of Greensboro, how would we know?

By the way, if anyone reading would like this story to get the attention of the national media you can call the Associated Press offices in Charlotte and Raleigh. I'm betting if enough people call our Mayor Robme Perkins will start getting investigated on a national level. It's really up to you now.