The Oracle and the Theranos Suckers Pitch

Connecting Oracle to Commerce One, Balwani, Fremont Group and Bechtel

There is a long tail story lurking in the background in the matter of Bennett v. Southern Pacific linked a murder of a witness.  The truth kept in check by Contra Costa District Attorneys prior to Dianna Becton former Superior Court Judge of Contra Costa County.  

Take a moment to read on why Bennett v. Southern Pacific came to life and how it died on the Court House steps.  

The endless connections of Pete Bennett once again indicted for mail and wire fraud where Theranos investors get the help of the United States Attorney and Securities and Exchange Commission but when Bennett identifies losses in the tens of thousands the FBI agent said it wasn't big enough to go after.

The Fall of Theranos intertwined Fremont Group and Oracle
Often in life the same actors reappear sometimes like flies, lady bugs and horse but it's your choice which analogy is applicable.

Admittedly the Theranos case wasn't high priority until several names emerged.  It's quite funny as the accusers who gained the investigative prowess of the Securities and Exchange Commission are themselves a target of the Department of Justice. 

Mr. Balwani is a connection from the 1990s where he took control of Commerce One.  The founders were Tom Gonzales Sr. and Tom Gonzales Jr., the last time I saw them they were at Mt. Diablo National Bank preparing accounts.  We had short conversation as they were busy.  Tom jr. died a few weeks later from bladder cancer but that was from the grapevine.   There are other details about what happened that I cannot verify as it's more akin to back room chatter.

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