Posted by Thomas1776 on July 9, 2008 at 1:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Gordon should be in jail. Lets see what we can do to put him behind bars for his crap. Anyone else stepping up and harassing this woman could face stiff civil rights charges and end up incarcerated for years.

Posted by ForPnC on July 9, 2008 at 3:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Gordon is a lowlife that took advantage of someone. What this woman endured is amazing. I'm glad the judge ruled in her favor.

Congrats to Sherry and thanks to the Judge!

Posted by charlene68 on July 9, 2008 at 7:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

He might have only had a 9th grade education, but that is no excuse for his conduct. If he knew how to enter into a contract and make promises that he did not keep , and harrass that family and get eviction notice and everything else that he done, then he knew what he was doing. I am glad she got it back.

Posted by theronce on July 9, 2008 at 8:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Aside from the all else, is having an eighth or ninth grade education now a badge of honor or an excuse for acting on poor judgement that has little to do directly with level of education. (Oh, gee, I only have a four year degree, and that was a long time ago. Please let me get reimbursed for those poor financial decisions that I made. Or, please don't take my land and money from me that I thought that I bought without a lawyer on board.) And, Mr. So-Smart Lawyer, why do you think that country people are just dumb. There is no need to insult us and look down your nose on us.

Posted by ln1959 on July 9, 2008 at 8:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This guy is scum. Yes, he needs to pay this woman the $150,000 for taking her through all of this. He made a deal and should have stuck to it.
If your going to make a deal, have a lawyer present. All of this could have been resolved then.

Posted by Lovely_One on July 9, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Just to clarify for some of you folks, it says that Felder, the widow, only has an eighth grade education, not Gordon, the accused.

Posted by Early on July 9, 2008 at 9:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Sounds like they should have traded chickens instead.

Posted by granny2 on July 9, 2008 at 9:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Lovely_One, you are correct,she had an eighth grade and he had a ninth grade education.

Posted by lillycollette on July 9, 2008 at 9:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Quote: Felder's attorney, Philip Middleton, called Gordon's conduct of harassment, bullying and meanness some of the worst he'd ever seen. "It's almost beyond redemption," he said. Outside the courtroom, Middleton added that Felder's case is not unique in Charleston. "I'm seeing more and more land fraud cases.

I have great sympathy for Ms. Felder. However, if this is some of the worst that attorney Middleton has seen—HE REALLY NEEDS TO CONTACT ME—because I assure him I am sitting on a case far worse than anything this poor widow went through.

Posted by Lovely_One on July 9, 2008 at 10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

So, two uneducated people decided to enter a deal and we wonder why it went bad? CRAZY!

Posted by Lovely_One on July 9, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh, and my bad folks. I missed the 9th grade education for the guy. That's what I get for speed reading.

Posted by waterbug on July 9, 2008 at 10:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ms. Felder's attorney , i'm thinking will probably receive a healthy sum.

Posted by philip on July 9, 2008 at 10:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

lillycollette-give me a call. my # is 843-762-5274. p. middleton.

Posted by Cookman on July 9, 2008 at 11:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Yeh that Gordon guy deserves PRISON time for the horrible things he has done to this family. He is lucky he only got slapped with a 150,000 dollar judgement. Things could get much worse for him. But its like I told you on the phone Gordon , You will get what is coming to you. Always works that way whether in this life or the next. Phillip Middelton....you deserve a gold medal. Thank you kind sir!!

Tennessee

Posted by Thomas1776 on July 9, 2008 at 11:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Gordon "set up a produce stand out front." ....... does he have a business license? Did he commit fraud on his SC and Federal Tax returns and not report his income from that produce stand? I bet he did!

I think he needs to be audited, don't you?

Posted by Thomas1776 on July 9, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

charlene68,

I think the guy is a "monster"!

Posted by lttimex on July 9, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

****He is currently out there on the property right NOW.
He is bullying my brother AGAIN. He just told my brother to "leave now. this property is in appeal."
I am Laurie Cook. I have been known as the "sister from hell" - but trust me - in a GOOD way! NO ONE messes with my brothers but me! (ha ha)
God is a good God and a God of justice. He will prevail.
It is Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 11:47AM and Lawrence Gordon is currently over there messing with my brother as he is attempting to feed and water the dogs.
To my "cookman": I love you Honey. Please kiss the babies for me and I will be headed back to Tennessee as soon as I finish kicking some booty and standing up to a bully. Daddy always said "pack the heat and watch your back". Thanks for reminding me to pack the heat before I left Tennessee.
I love you.

Posted by annianni on July 9, 2008 at 12:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Waterbug - your thinking and your attitude are both wrong. Not all lawyers are bad people in spite of the jokes. Mr. Middleton initially took this case on a "pro bono" basis which means he was serving his community by helping with cases through legal aid (those who cannot afford an attorney). He has worked hard for two years and did so out of his disdain for the defendant Gordon and Gordon's constant harrassment of Felder and the absence on Gordon's part of any regard for the law. He is to be commended for sticking to it and for representing his client so well, both caring about her as a person and about her emotional health. Gordon has successfully reduced Ms. Felder mentally and physically and took what she owned by using fraudulent methods. He has no conscience. He deserves what was handed him by the court, yet today, he is again showing his complete lack of regard for the law by being on the premises and harrassing the family. Yesterday's joys are now fears again. What does that tell you about this defendant? What is going to stop him?

Posted by lexylady on July 9, 2008 at 1:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

lttimex,
Under the circumstances, if I were going to leave the
State, I really don't think I would post my whereabouts for all to read. BTW, I hope you DO kick his behind, but I would have second thoughts about the gun.

Posted by TaiPan on July 9, 2008 at 1:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Excellent example of the premise that "Ya gotta watch dem good ol' boys." Now who would have expected a long time neighbor and supposed friend to treat you like that. Somehow or other that 'Ole Time Religion" must have taken a busman's holiday and we all know instinctively that the respondent must be a pillar of his local congregation.

Proves one thing though, a smart and capable lawyer is worth his/her weight in their retainer, and once you have one, listen to the counsel you are given and act accordingly.

Congratulations to both a capable attorney and a sage judge. Either of you perhaps looking for a new job in Washington ? We could use some capable and sagacious people up there. Seems to be quite a dearth of them over the last 7 or so years.

Posted by realist on July 9, 2008 at 2:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is just another showcase of how racism is still deeply imbeded in the judicial system. The Judge hides behind the curtains of the law, while he insalted Mr. Gordon terribly. Here in SC, it still angers much of the white population for a black man to acquire so much land espacially from a white woman. Now the question to ask is, would their be this much support for her if this was a white man trying to acquire this land. The answer is no, and you all no it.

Posted by Mrs_Smith1 on July 9, 2008 at 2:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To all those leaving comments and passing judgement on Mr. Gordon...This man is a good man and a legend, who's had done good things in our community and now all of these horrible things are being said about him. You all must rememeber the underlying fact: Sherry sign over the land to Mr. Gordon and was paid for it. (How else did he come into ownership/how did this all begin). No mention of the outings Mr. Gordon took her son on or providing her with transportation,(where were all her supporters then or the all the other buyers for the property now coming out of the woodwork) oh, and why did she not except thier offers, but everyone wants to hear something bad about someone! Her own neighbors even commented on how nice and clean the property looked since he'd been in pocession.

Be advise...to the young lady leaving the comment THREATING BODILY HARM to him in a NEWSPAPER no less, Thats not a very smart thing do, and "IF" he was on the property last evening, wouldn't the right (common sense) thing to do be to call the police? Not give a Hick shout out and let everyone in Charleston know "she's packing" and her intentions????. All things just because it's written in the paper arn't always factual or may not be the whole story, before you bash someones good name...lets wait and see how this plays out. Please do better, This type of hate isn't necessary! Everyone loves a winner...but no for long....

Posted by realist on July 9, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh by the way she was going to lose the land anyway for being delinquent on her taxes. The way i see it, it was genorous of Mr. Gordon to offer her anything for a property that she was clearly going to lose. See its easy for you people to judge people prematurely. You better get all the facts.

Posted by granny2 on July 9, 2008 at 3:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Can the people that loose there property for delinquent taxes (you know sold on court house steps) come back years later and reclaim their property because it has caused them stress. Was anything in writing that he was to build her a house? Did she really expect to live there for 50 years for nothing? (Boy, she would have been an old lady) As far as the produce stand, why couldn'd he put whatever he wanted to on it, if he owned it. Something smells fishey about this deal.

Posted by Lovely_One on July 9, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I was wondering if they had any of this deal in writing. Did he draw up a contract stating that she could live there until she was 104 years old (man that's old) rent free? Sounds like she wanted to live off of someone else much like the welfare queens that people like to piss and moan about. He gave her $35,000, so what was she doing with that money? Was he supposed to build the house for free as well? I am confused at this whole thing.

Posted by Rebel_Yell on July 9, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm glad Phillip protected this poor lady. He is truly a great lawyer and protects the little person when he could make more working for big business.

Lily--no one cares what you do. Keep it to yourself and stay on topic. I, for one, do not think you know it all. You stink of self-righteousness. When they write an article about you winning a case, then we'd love to hear from you but I got a good feeling that they never will. :)

Posted by Alicia0910 on July 9, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"Truth will always be truth, regardless of lack of understanding, disbelief or ignorance." -W. Clement Stone. Meaning? Believe what you want to believe because more than likely you will. Just know that by being ignorant to the truth will not change the fact that it is true. What was reported was definitely not the whole truth and most of it was taken from one side of the conflict. Just because something is said out loud or printed in black in white does not mean that it is automatically the truth. Though this article was based on facts much of it was also seems to be hearsay and merely an opinion. How can someone report that Mr. Gordon intended to defraud her without that being an opinion? (I highly doubt he would have made a statement of that nature) Mr. Gordon was portrayed as an opportunist preying on a defenseless widow, which anyone that took the time to know him would realize that couldn’t be farther from the truth. So before you add to the vicious comments and remarks from behind the safety of your username and PC try putting yourself in his shoes and realize that there are two sides to every story.

Posted by coolfreaknbeans on July 9, 2008 at 4:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

philip -Are you Ann's dad?

Posted by Siri on July 9, 2008 at 4:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If you want to know the truth of someone's character, ask the people they live with. Many people have an outward appearance {the face they show the world.} How do they act behind closed doors?

Al Parish was a "good man" too, until he got caught.

Posted by ColdBeer on July 9, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow. The spelling and grammar in some of these post are down right awful. It appears that Ms. Felder and Mr. Gordon are not the only people from that area that failed to get a decent education.

realist, your post making the assumption that we base our opinions on race is the only racist post in this thread. Get over yourself.

Posted by Mrs_Smith1 on July 9, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree! Something does seem fishy!! This poor sickly widow sure has a lot of "good" family, friends and supporters now?!@#$&? Her property almost defaulted??? where was family then??? How can she take something back that she herself signed away??? We need more facts. Her supporter are using her as a pon...to discredit Mr. Gordon and for man with a 9th grade education, he sure is quite sucessful...

Posted by drp7773 on July 9, 2008 at 4:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lets see, buys the land for 3 times less then it's worth, promises to build a house that she can live on for 50 years and never does then evicts her.mmmmmm and white people are to blame because we dont want black folk to have land.wow some people just cant get over being racist and stupid. And now we know this guy is an angel and a good guy, it's the newspaper that is lying. Wow who else can we blame for a crook that finally got what is coming to him.

Posted by Alicia0910 on July 9, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Quote:Posted by Siri on July 9, 2008 at 4:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If you want to know the truth of someone's character, ask the people they live with. Many people have an outward appearance {the face they show the world.} How do they act behind closed doors?

Al Parish was a "good man" too, until he got caught.

Response: I do not know if this comment was directing in response to my post but I would like it to be known that was the soul reasoning behind my comment of "Mr. Gordon was portrayed as an opportunist preying on a defenseless widow, which anyone that took the time to know him would realize that couldn’t be farther from the truth." Meaning? Since it is obvious I have to explain things so that a few of you can grasp the meaning and wrap your little brains around the concept. I know him and am in directly contact every day of my life with people that know him backwards and forwards and would never portray him to be the monster everyone would like to believe he is. So if that is what is being implied ……… good luck because "Truth will always be truth, regardless of lack of understanding, disbelief or ignorance." -W. Clement Stone

Posted by Alicia0910 on July 9, 2008 at 4:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

FYI: Majority of you seem to be missing the point that majority of these "facts" are hearsay. Were you a fly on the wall or a witness the day the "deal" was made? Do you really know what promises may or may not have been made? If not then what you have is second hand knowledge. Naturally people are going to be inclined to side with their friends, family or in some cases (sadly enough) simply by their race. But the truth is that I do not find it fair to crucify one person when it is impossible for this situation to be entirely their fault. Try basing your arguement on what you can prove. All I was trying to do was allow others to see it from a different perspective. It seems to be a harder task than I anticipated.

Posted by philip on July 9, 2008 at 5:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

coolfreakenbeans-yes.

Posted by stand828 on July 9, 2008 at 5:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am not a big fan of Judge Scarborough, but to believe this decision has anything to do with racism is absurd. I will admit that many blacks have been cheated out of valuable land in the past, whether it be from bad business deals or just because they're driven out by tax increases, and that's a shame. And granted I haven't followed this case, so, as realist says, I don't "no" all the facts, but I do know a piece of s*** when I see one, and Mr. Gordon is definitely that.

Ms. Felder may never see a penny from Mr. Gordon. She has a judgment, but unless Gordan has the cash or something of value not exempt from being seized, then her judgment is just a worthless piece of paper. Also, Mr. Gordon can file a bankruptcy petition, and likely have the judgment discharged if he wants.

As far as the back taxes, are they from the time Ms. Felder owned the land, or are they from the period Mr. Gordon claimed ownership? I don't know, but if the land is indeed put up for auction, then there is a redemption period that would allow Ms. Felder to pay those and reclaim her property. Perhaps she can use some of her judgment money for that, should Mr. Gordon actually pay it.

Many people live on property they sell, whether by reverse motgages or life estates. The problem here seems to be that Ms. Felder and Mr. Gordon did not put their agreement in writing. Promises mean nothing when they are given by trash like Mr. Gordon, so the key to any deal involving the transfer of land is simple...put it in writing.

Posted by Siri on July 9, 2008 at 5:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Actually that was not directed at your post. It is a fact of life. Ask the neighbors or aquaintances of child molesters and other freaks, 9 times out of 10 you will get "I'm so surprised" or "No, not him"

That fly on the wall thing goes both ways, ya' know. Unless YOU were there ...

Posted by coolfreaknbeans on July 9, 2008 at 5:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow.I have not seen Ann in years!I hope she's doing well.She and I knew each other from her dating my (now ex)brother in law years ago.She's a great person and I hope she's doing well.

Posted by coolfreaknbeans on July 9, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BTW Excellent job with this case!It's nice to see justice served.

Posted by realist on July 9, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well i have only one question. Where was all this support when she was behind on her taxes. I didn't see everyone coming to help then. Before you all question someone elses character. You need to look at yourselves. Its easy for you hipocrites to talk about other peoples situations. But at least Mr.Gordon was trying to help her. And yes she was paid for her land. And you see what he got for all his help, critism from you all. People who always has something to say, but know business saying it!

Posted by Alicia0910 on July 9, 2008 at 5:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Siri- If your trying to imply that I was there that is definitely a negative statement. I was simply bring it to everyone's attention that we as a whole are quick to judge based on hearsay and secondhand information. I just thought basing an opinion on the facts, not gossip and partiality seemed like a more educated way to go. As I stated previously all I was trying to do was allow others to see it from a different perspective. Once again it seems to be a harder task than I anticipated.

Posted by bkeelin on July 9, 2008 at 5:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The $35,000 was to settle the mortgage that was on the property. Ms. Felder apparently didn't receive any of that money it went to the mortgage company. Also I think if it was just heresay the judge would not have imposed such stiff penalties on Mr. Gordon. The judge might have given her the land back but I doubt he would have imposed the penalties unless there were other extenuating circumstances.

Posted by bkeelin on July 9, 2008 at 5:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

realist,

Let's be real, I doubt most of the bloggers on this article ever heard of Ms. Felder or Mr. Gordon. The story only hit the paper today so how would we have found out about it otherwise?

Posted by realist on July 9, 2008 at 5:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr. Gordon paid her delinquent fees out of pocket. For your information. What she did with that $35,000 is her own problem, looking at her she probably blew it on food. I believe that that judge had his mind made up before that case even started. Especially being a judge in the deep south.

Posted by Alicia0910 on July 9, 2008 at 5:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Realist - I understand your objective interpretation of the situation but your third sentence seems to be more of an assumption that an actual FACT. More than likely there is a lot the public does not know about this case and that is why it seems ignorant to pass judgement based on assumptions. (not that I am trying to accusing you of that :))

Posted by Thomas1776 on July 9, 2008 at 6:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I guess the race card will surface soon. Keep a video camera or voice recorder handy when that mad man is around.

I think he is unstable and eventually will end up behind bars.

Posted by lillycollette on July 9, 2008 at 6:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to let Philip Middleton know that I was very pleased in the work he did for Ms. Felder. Given the level of corruption in the profession those occasions are sadly and grievously lacking.

Even though my IQ is in the triple digits I freely admit that I do not and cannot know everything. I never had any desire to because that was God’s role—not mine.

Any righteousness in me was bestowed on me through the grace of God alone—not through ‘self’. My role in this life is to fight for justice. I cannot serve any man or government in that lonely role and my ultimate purpose there is to bring glory to God.

I cannot doubt that the case I am fighting for will come to justice one day. To do so would be an affront to the power of God and would leave me lower than what I fight against.

No one will hear from me when this matter comes to justice because the object here was never my notoriety—it was simply ‘JUSTICE’.

Go figure.

Posted by Siri on July 9, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Let me make this perfectly clear.

My 1st post was a GENERAL thought on human behavior. NOT, I repeat NOT about you or your post.

My 2nd post "That fly on the wall thing goes both ways, ya' know. Unless YOU were there ..." meant that unless you were there any "FACT" YOU have is 2nd hand information, so don't preach to us about impartiality when you are as guilty as we are of relying on 2nd hand info. Unless you are hereby declaring yourself to be an eye witness to the deal made on the day in question. Thereby rendering your "negative statement" negative.

You typed to all P&C readers "Were you a fly on the wall or a witness the day the "deal" was made? Do you really know what promises may or may not have been made? If not then what you have is second hand knowledge"
You posted this at 4:09 pm. I did not think when you{Alicia} typed the word you, that you{Alicia} meant me{Siri}. I understood that the you was understood. Do you understand?

Posted by stand828 on July 9, 2008 at 6:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OK, let me see if I get this...

When a white person says something about a black person, he's a racist or playing the "race card," yet when a black person says something about a white person, it's a defense and not racist?

And as far as Ms. Felder blowing $35,000 on food, maybe you should blow a few bucks on some grammar classes, perhaps concentrating on the difference between "no" and "know," the usage of "have," "had," and "has," along with capitalization, spelling, punctuation, and tenses.

I realize that you are in a snit and not proofreading your racist drivel, but you'd at least seem a bit more credible if you used somewhat proper grammar.

Posted by lillycollette on July 9, 2008 at 6:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Rebel-Yel, you really need to get over "it" honey.

Posted by Cookman on July 9, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Realist... You obviously already have your mind made up about who and what Gordon is all about and therefore will not accept the truth.
Fact: $35,000 was payed to the mortgage company to pay off the land. It was not "blown on food".
Philip Middelton is a black man working for charity in this case for a white woman. Your race card is just like most other race cards. WEAK

Ms_Smith1..... Yeh he is a legend now and has now earned infamy by his own ruthless and ignorant decisions. All this is his own doing. He could have done the right thing a long time ago but he didn't. He has done all the wrong things and he is a good man why??? You are blind.

Tennessee

Posted by realist on July 9, 2008 at 7:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh great some country bumkin is proof reading my statements for grammer. What business do you have in this matter anyway?

Posted by Cookman on July 9, 2008 at 8:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Realist... You do sound very unsophisticated. I'm sure that country bumkin has just as much business in this matter as you or me. You are giving the real realists a bad name.

Posted by realist on July 9, 2008 at 8:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh look, someone went and brought out their dictionary. Unsophisticated, I bet it took you all day to spell that word didn't you?

Posted by Alicia0910 on July 9, 2008 at 9:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Realist- Wow .... you really seem to be a angry person and your earlier rant really made no sense at all. Talking in circles and "attempting" to confusing people will not make you appear any more or less intelligent for that matter! I wasn't personally attacking you as I stated before. You may have overlooked that sentence or was unable to comprehend it. I'm not here to match wits with you but to leave my comments as others have done. Unfortunately it was been obviously misinterpreted or has fallen on deaf ears (which is a figure of speech). So please don't flatter yourself by taking it personally. :)

Posted by Alicia0910 on July 9, 2008 at 9:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I need to clarify my early post. In error, which is a human condition I addressed Realist in my last two post but they where actually directed towards bkeelin for the post at 5:56 p.m and Siri for my post at 09:37pm. I guess I was so annoyed with all unnecessary comments attacking Realist that I subconsciously included that user name in my own neglect. Sorry :(

Posted by Cookman on July 9, 2008 at 11:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Alicia0910
No really we understand. Your comments are very appropriate to be directed at realist. You both have a warped sense of justice. Good thing your opinions matter not.

Posted by coolfreaknbeans on July 9, 2008 at 11:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Cookman-The Philip Middleton I knew was white.What makes you think he's black?Not that it matters,just kinda curious.

Posted by Alicia0910 on July 10, 2008 at 8:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Cookman - What makes you honestly believe that your opinion matters more than mine? Your ignorance is blatantly obvious by the way you are directly attacking people's ability to express themselves. It really speaks for your character the way you find it necessary to show aggression towards other people. Let me clarify so you don't misconstrue my statement..... I am sure in life you are a decent person but I find myself simply stating factually how you are portraying yourself through your comments. I am not attempting to belittle you or insult you but to put a mirror to your face metaphorically. If you find it crucial to respond with another hateful remark then my point is confirmed that my opinion does count. 

Posted by lttimex on July 10, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I apologize to everyone for my previous comment that included "packing the heat". There is no excuse for it; however, please try to understand the emotion that runs high when a man who has no regard for a judges order was at the land that very moment. He was telling my brother to leave the land that rightfully belongs to him and our family. Based upon previous actions by Gordon I feel compelled to protect myself and my family every way possible.

Posted by Cookman on July 10, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Well said Alicia0910. The fact is that when it comes to a Judges decision all of our opinions matter very little. That is all I meant. My opinion does not matter any more than anyone elses.
I am Sherry Felder's son in law. I have watched this case unfold very closely since 2005!! I am certain that this man would have taken the land and everything on it without following through on his promises.
I am NOT a racist. I have many black, indian, asian, and hispanic friends. I personally am part Native American.
I can say with much certainty that this case is not about race. It is about character. It is about an older man intimidating a widow and young man. It is about a man who did take items from this property that were not his. It is about protecting the meek from the aggressive. We should be able to rely on our judicial system for these things. We must not confuse this case with racism. The facts show this case far from racism.

Posted by Cookman on July 10, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Coolfreakinbeans
Sorry, I received some bad info.

Posted by Alicia0910 on July 10, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Cookman- I can understand your view point and I like the way you presented yourself in your response. I am sure there have been many mistakes made by both parties in this case and I don't think by choosing a side you are a racist. The truth is … and some of you all may or may not be surprised to know I am Caucasian myself but prefer to leave the race card out of polite conversations. You are clearly just someone standing for your beliefs and can be commended if it is gone about in a respectful way. My point really is that we don't really know what happened (either of us) but it’s not necessary to wish ill will on another human being whether you believe them to be right or wrong. I’m definitely not picking on you; I just wanted to help diffuse all the negative comments. They just seemed so nasty and unnecessary. Life is too short to be vengeful or malicious.

Posted by coolfreaknbeans on July 10, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No problem Cookman!I knew his daughter and had met him several times years ago.I understand emotions running high too.When you see someone you love being wronged,taken advantage of and emotionally broken down over a few years-I'd be angry and bent outta shape too.Good Luck to you and your family.God Bless Philip Middleton and a sensible judge!

Posted by gaines1 on July 10, 2008 at 2:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ittimex aka Laurie Cook
I see you have the same level of education or intelligence as your mother. How can you be so bold and brazen to give your full name and state of residence. That incident that you wanted to make sure everyone knew about concerning you brother and Mr. Gordon was a boldface lie. I was there when Mr. Gordon spoke to your brother, who was at Mr. Gordon's produce stand. Help me understand why you brother would go over there. Those words you said Mr. Gordon spoke was the further thing from the truth. Mr. Gordon wasn't loud, rude or nasty to your brother but I'm sure that's not what you want to hear. And if you were as smart as you would like to believe, you would know that Mr. Gordon had every right to be on the property. How can you and your siblings live with yourselves - a family of liars. You are trying to play on public sympathy by trying to make Mr. Gordon look like a bully and your mom an angel. Your language really makes me wonder who the real bully is. You made the statement that your dad used to say "take the heat and watch your back", did he also tell you to help your mom pay her bills. You really need to watch what you say because "HEAT" can meet you at your front door in Tennessee. You acting like you are MISS BETTY BAD A??. And please don't bring God into this situation because he wasn't there (nor you) when this transaction between your mom and Mr.Gordon took place and he wasn't there when the judge gave his decision. Just remember life is short and sometime bad things happen but we wonder why, it is the harvest of the seeds (lies) we plant today.

Posted by lttimex on July 10, 2008 at 7:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You are correct lexylady. There never was, and of course is not any gun. The heat that I pack is not the heat you and most others may think that it is - my heat is just the very simple defending of my family.
I have no feelings of hate. I am hopeful for rebuilding, healing, and peace for all.

Posted by lttimex on July 10, 2008 at 10:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services, a non
profit agency created by the Charleston County Bar Association, was instrumental in investigating the case and referring it to Mr. Middleton. If one is indigent, then it is unlikely that they have a computer. I encourage those who do have a computer to help others by telling them about this organization. In this case, the widow had no money and no knowledge of how to defend herself. Although she struggled, her mortgage and her taxes were up to date at the time of the incident. I encourage attorneys to participate in this organization, and hope that it will receive adequate funding to defend the defenseless. Much gratitude to Marvin H. Feingold
Director/Legal Counsel
Pro Bono Legal Services
111 Church St.
P.O. Box 1116
Charleston, SC 29402
(843)853-6456
Fax 843-723-1047

Posted by PownedIncServers on July 16, 2008 at 3:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm sorry buy some here DON'T HAVE A CLUE what it is to deal with this guy, for the some that is siding with him I think you should deal with him for 3 years, Have him tell you "unexpectedly" Gordon says "You need to leave the property you cant have any of your tools there all mine now"

Now lets back up a bit once this guy used to be a friend about 5 years ago we met an decided to exchange some work. Well Mr Gordon wanted some horse stageing gates built he asked my self an a deep friend if we could do the job an we did it, Mind Mr Gordon "DID" Thats right "DID" Race horses an gambled with them mostly betting with resident's of Ravenel South Carolina which I happen to know most of them.

They would Race the horses every Saturday down old Jacksonboro Rd Dirt side out of site, These horses were also confiscated by the county of Charleston South Carolina due to abuse of the animals.

The moral of this story is that on 3/16/06 I was told to not be on the property that I was trespassing an would have the law called on me if i returned and that the tools and equipment were now his property. Funny this happened after he found out who I really was after doing the welding job for Mr Gordon. That just goes to show you who he really is.

Its sad but we cant make the would a better place an we have to fight it we were not put here for this reason.

"Isaiah 48:9-11: our salvation is for God's sake. He created us for His glory!"

Thanks
PownedIncServers
AKA R.W.F JR one of the brothers.

Posted by gaines1 on July 16, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You must be a brother because you lie just like the rest of them. I know you would like to believe that you know everything about this man but you don't really know anything so you speculate and lie. Please don't quote the words of someone you don't know. If you knew God, you would not be such a liar and a hypocrite. Please take all that energy that you are using to discredit Mr. Gordon and focus it toward learning how to write and speak better.

Posted by PownedIncServers on July 16, 2008 at 5:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"Quote You must be a brother because you lie just like the rest of them. I know you would like to believe that you know everything about this man but you don't really know anything so you speculate and lie. Please don't quote the words of someone you don't know. If you knew God, you would not be such a liar and a hypocrite. Please take all that energy that you are using to discredit Mr. Gordon and focus it toward learning how to write and speak better.Quote"

It may be your best interest to keep out of what you don't know, I have not one reason to lie about any thing that he has done so mind your own details gee gotta be all big talk over the internet wow your a big person.

Posted by PownedIncServers on July 16, 2008 at 5:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh and another thing i suggest you get your story right as you said the following

"That incident that you wanted to make sure everyone knew about concerning you brother and Mr. Gordon was a boldface lie. I was there when Mr. Gordon spoke to your brother, who was at Mr. Gordon's produce stand. Help me understand why you brother would go over there."

Wow some ones story is very wrong! The incident between us was a short time after the Crook deal at that time there was no produce stand.

Posted by lttimex on July 16, 2008 at 11:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Trust that a judge indeed saw enough evidence to make the judgement that he did. It was not a woman, nor a brother, or any family that declared this ruling after investigating an accusation of fraud. It was a judge that declared this based upon evidence provided. You obviously care for and love Mr. Gordon, and I encourage you to continue to do so. You may just now be beginning to hurt, but another family has hurt for YEARS. They laid their heads down on the pillow at night thinking of all of the years that their Daddy worked so hard for land and then some incorrect moves had some other man trying to walk away with it for only $35,000. Lawrence Gordon did not want anyone to know that he only paid $35,000. The truth has come out. Some people in town are literally afraid of him. They have now been told that God did not give them a spirit of fear. It is time that someone stood up to him and let him know that he is not the Captain of everybody. God loves all of His children. Any person in the city of Charleston can look up records in charlestoncounty.org and find that the land was in the name of Lawrence Gordon (2005-2008) and the taxes were unpaid during the time it was in his name. The only reason he brought them up to date (2008) is because the family was trying to settle this issue and move on with their lives. He backed out. Why? By the comments posted on this site, it is obvious that even his own family has not been told everything. The judgement tells it all. Facts on record - not any of the widow's words or her family's words - but documented public records and court records reveal that he paid $35,000 to the mortgage company (NOT to the widow - not in her hand - but to the mortgage company) and then approxiamately 90 days later he attempted to evict her and her young son off of the property based upon what he called a "verbal rental agreement". She was up to date on her mortgage of only $315/month and had no reason on the face of God's green earth to sell and rent it from anyone. She desperately needed a home and that was supposed to be a part of the deal. I'm sorry if anyone hurts. Her family knows that pain, believe me. A defenseless widow working for minimum wage and barely making it also knows that pain. Trust that you will get through this and believe that good things can come from it. Although very deeply hurt, the widow's family are not vengeful. They have been wounded with scars that will remain forever. Trust that the expertise of this judge was sound. Not one - not even one - family member or friend of Mr. Gordon was present in that courtroom. Why? And the truth shall set you free. My words are sincere. The family was hurt and they still hurt. This is not a joy for them. There is peace; however, in knowing that their Daddy now does not lay in the grave in vain. Thank God for justice. And may He keep us and bless us all with His undying Grace.

Posted by lttimex on July 17, 2008 at 12:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Some may ask HOW or WHY in the world would this widow have signed papers? A city official of the Town of Hollywood at the time had handled the transaction. Having one who was an attorney and also an official of the city (Administrator of Planning and Zoning, Kenneth Edwards) in front of her is one of many things that had earned her trust. No one ever claimed to be an angel. One must ask why any attorney, especially one that was also a city official, would handle a transaction in a parking lot... and, on behalf of Lawrence Gordon, handle a transaction where a widow has at stake her 5 acre property. The Administrator of Planning and Zoning is well aware of fair land prices. An explaination has not been heard from Kenneth Edwards. Just trust that the judge is a smart man. Get through it and heal. Try not to be angry at Lawrence Gordon OR the widow & family, because it is not healthy for you. Just love and be there. It hurts but if God brings one to it then He can bring one through it. He loves you deeply.

Posted by lilmissprincess on July 17, 2008 at 1:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TO: Mr. Gaines1 None of them in the family lie! You cant tell me that you know one person in the world that tells the truth about everything! Everyone makes an excuse at times or even makes up a little white lie. I'm pretty sure that you have done just that many of times in your life, if not at least once.

Posted by lttimex on July 19, 2008 at 10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To: Posted by gaines1 on July 10, 2008 at 2:55 p.m.
You do not know me; therefore, I take no offense to anything that you say. As far you your post on this date, you obviously did not know anything of what you were talking about - especially the part where you wrote, "Mr. Gordon had every right to be on the property." Well, his presence there that day caused him to be contempt to court. Were you there this time? He had to show up on Monday, July 14, 2008 at 2PM Eastern. He was reminded - again - that this property never was rightfully his, is not his, and never will be his. I hope that some of the truth is finally coming to you. Get through and heal. Truth.

Posted by lttimex on July 20, 2008 at 10:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

More facts for those claiming the widow was default on taxes: Her husband died in 2003, and the taxes were already paid by that time. The eldest son paid the 2004 taxes, which were ONLY $368 per year, since she had what is known as "Homestead" - lower taxes being a widow over a certain age. Gordon did what he did in 2005 and as of early 2008, the taxes were unpaid for 2005-2008. You have no idea what family and friends did before Gordon and since Gordon tried to take over and be the boss of everything - including the equipment/tools of her late husband. He also demanded that the youngest son not go to the pond in the back. This boy was only 12 years old when his Daddy died, and he watched his Daddy dig this pond in the last days of his life. The pond is a place for him to reminisce and cope with the deep loss. He was afraid to go back there for a very long time and missed out on that opportunity. Again, the public documents and the legal paperwork presented is what made the judgement - one which no one expected.