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Whodunit, Chapter 16: Who’s Killing My Neighborhood?

Crime and Punishment: The Repentance of Nadya Mahdavi and Nasir Shaikh Judgment Day was finally here It had taken 18 months to get to this moment. A lot had happened since city inspectors first cited Nadya Mahdavi for construction without … Continue reading

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Whodunit Chapter 15: Who’s Killing My Neighborhood

Justice delayed due to faulty machinery, mechanical — bureaucratic Chelsea CodyOurLA.org Writer “There will be no more continuances. This is the last one.” said Commissioner Thomas Grodin before dismissing Nasir Shaikh, his new attorney Monica Romallo and ex-wife Nadya Mahdavi’s … Continue reading

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Whodunit Chapter 14: Who’s Killing My Neighborhood

A plea of poverty: “I’m saying is there is no money” Finally, the Day of Reckoning for the people accused of killing my neighborhood — April Fool’s! Thirteen months after Nadya Mahdavi was first cited for construction without a permit … Continue reading

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Whodunit Chapter Twelve: Who’s Killing My Neighborhood

American Justice: Smokers, the con man and the quality of our lives Once again Wednesday, I found myself sitting in Department 101 of the Van Nuys Municipal Court to observe the case of the People of Los Angeles vs. Nadya … Continue reading

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