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Chaguanas West MP Jack Warner, like so many scandal-engulfed politicians before him, looks set to quit his day job to “spend more time with his family.”
Only this time, it will be no empty platitude.
After three years of giving United States law officials the wide berth by avoiding airports—and probably crossing the street whenever he neared a McDonald’s—Warner finally has a one-way ticket to the States on his horizons after United States Attorney General Loretta E Lynch signed him for a dirty dozen of racketeering charges.
Mr Live Wire is not saying that Warner’s goose looks well done. He’s just saying that the last time we saw US lawmen this excited; Osama Bin Laden was in a bodybag.
That Jack isn’t just getting hanged. It’s being Lynch-ed!
Before the Lynch-ing, comes the extradition case. And there will be something fitting about seeing Warner sold dreams while his pockets are emptied by lawyers who, no doubt, won’t be at the waving gallery to see him off.
But enough about his time with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC…
Warner served as Works Minister and National Security Minister for the People’s Partnership Government before his resignation in 2013.
(Courtesy FIFA.com)
Take our advice, Jack. Forget about blowing money on QCs and SCs and get Kevin Hart on the phone for some prison survival techniques.
There is more than a fair chance that Warner will soon have the most awkward family reunion outside of a Tyler Perry movie, when he comes face to face with his sons, Daryan and Daryll. The men he allegedly tutored in a life of a white-collar crime and then abandoned when the FBI pinched them in Miami.
Daryan and Daryll: “What the hell, dad! How could you desert us? We sent you a message saying the FBI had us under arrest!”
Jack: “Really? I thought you said: ‘FYI, the house is in a mess.’ Naturally, I left you guys to clean up after yourselves.”
Warner, a former FIFA vice-president and the People’s Partnership Government’s one-time acting Prime Minister, has retreated so far into his own dreamworld over the years that not even Leonardo DiCaprio would risk looking for him.
The millionaire football official once expressed surprise at former Planning Minister Mary King’s demise over a $100,000 State contract by describing the sum as “lunch money.”
Last night, Warner supposedly had a simple meal with spinach at the prison infirmary. His days of feasting with kings seem over. After securing his $2.5 million bail today, he left jail in an ambulance due, authorities claimed, to exhaustion.
Trinidad and Tobago—and much of the football world—is tired of him too.
Warner once posted bail for the likes of Ish Galbaransingh, Steve Ferguson and Oma Panday. No such benefactors showed up when his time of reckoning came.
Not even ex-TTFA president Oliver Camps dropped in to lift his spirit with a sing-along of Machel Montano’s “Pop a bottle.” Live Wire cannot confirm that Warner hummed “Single forever” instead.
Party done.
The most powerful sporting administrator that the Caribbean has ever seen, Warner allegedly abused his power to enrich himself rather than lift regional football.
And his claims of being a modern day “Robin Hood” were almost as nonsensical as the suggestion that the FBI arrested him to destroy the ILP’s chances of losing at least 40 deposits to the Elections & Boundaries Commission (EBC) at the 2015 General Elections.
Warner was never what he appeared to be. And he may soon discover that the self-declared “Land of the Free” does not always live up to its billing either.
At least he will soon be in close proximity with his sons again. Although it is not quite as heartwarming a tale as “Finding Nemo.”
Ex-FIFA vice-president Jack Warner (right) and his son Daryan politely respond to a question from then Trinidad Express reporter Lasana Liburd on the Simpaul Travel 2006 World Cup ticket scandal.
Christmas shopping will surely be awkward for the Warner family. What do you get a career criminal who had everything?
Mr Live Wire suggests ankle bracelets. And “Oz: The Complete Seasons 1-6.”
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We lucky he used “third world countries” as i see some people saying black person and not indian…steups. that is why i stop engaging…
First of all if Jack knew that his practices at Fifa was illegal immoral and unethical why did he engage in it?
Next is so what if only third world countries are prosecuted for illegal activities? That is not an excuse.
And lastly if Jack had dirt on Kamla all this time why did he protect her, not because that dirt also soils himself?
Only among infants and in Trinidad is a valid explanation for wrongdoing “well dem do it too”!
Buh Leslie-Ann dais only 3 lawyers…with 4 tapes?
Lolol lasana
Kudos Mr. Live Wire! Superbly written! Did you have this one on ice…or was it just as easy to write as it was to read?
“Red over red over please send”… Jack Warner right over… (has a certain ring to it!)
Oh boy…family reunions can be so awkward….this one will surely beat them all…no DVDs for them, let them face each other…and reality….maybe for the first time in their lives…ankle bracelets are good though! Thoroughly enjoyed this!
Those excerpts wee taken from a post by Brian TriniOne Lewis
Excerpts from Jack Warners speech moments ago. I was typing as he spoke.
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Kamla put me in jail?!!
AS OF TONIGHT – ALL GLOVES ARE OFF.
And if Kamla has a soft chin, that is her business.
Everything I have against Kamla… I ILL BRING IT OUT
I have kept it back too long and I will bring it out… But not tonight!
The way they going, my life feels threatened. I will make 4 copies of avideo and give it to 4 lawyers. One to a PNM lawyer, one to MSJ lawyer, and one to my lawyer.
Kamla say that I never finance her financially in 2010.
I TELL YOU SHE LIE.
And I will tell you how I was so disgusted with all the people Kamla and I went to get money from. I get fed up and Stacey (Roopnarine) walked in.
Tonight I tell you – JACK IS ALIVE AND KICKING!
My past has been grim and brutal because of Kamla and her government.
Tomorrow night at 7pm…. The show goes on from next week. BBC yuh coming back in June? In June? Cause from June DE FIRE START… ALL GLOVES ARE OFF!
Why is it that only 3rd World Countries are charged. This is MUCH BIGGER THAN YOU THINK. We here are too simple – this issue is much bigger than you think.
Warner: Everything I have against Kamla, I will bring it out. I have kept it back for too long. I will bring it out but not tonight.
Lynch-ed?????????
Yes, where are his friends now ?
I think I overheard Jack thanking the Americans for their kind offer to facilitate this ”family reunion”……but at the same time he was heard telling them they could shove their offer where the SUNdon’tSHINE.
Ent?! I not holding my breath…
The long awaited and much ballyhooed tsunami!
Yeah, but not tonight!
He said they put him in jail..so
This is not the first time JW made such a statement. However this time maybe he has a greater reason to disclose if only to be vindictive and revengeful.
Nah, the second one is only to correct the date from the first one!
A second one to correct the first one
or two Vernal
There is absolutely nothing Jack Warner can do to Kamla that a simple letter of vindication from Jack Russo can’t undo! LOL
My word Nicole!! But I not buying cat in bag. I waiting to see the gloves actually come off.
Huh he still giving speeches?
I heard it Alana Morton
Another classico Lasana.
Anyone listened to the ILP meeting just now? Jack declare war on Kmler! The gloves are off he said lol
HITTING HARD, SANA, REAL HARD. SEEING YOUR FACE WRITING THIS!!!
Yea. We realize yuh busy!
First chance I got to write in hours. Had to throw in something from Live Wire 🙂
ot even ex-TTFA president Oliver Camps dropped in to lift his spirit with a sing-along of Machel Montano’s “Pop a bottle.” Live Wire cannot confirmed that Warner hummed “Single forever” instead.
That is the best part of the piece!!! While poppin bottles, JaWa will be single forever…or not…and when the toast is made at the reunion, he will sing out CHEERS!!!!!
That’s for you Lasana
All I can say is LMFAO (mischevious laughter)
Hahaha. Nice one Ravi Maharaj!
Hahahahah Buju will be serenading the function or whA
Pace!!!!
Thanks David.
Hold on tight Jack, hope you enjoyed the high life because its going to be a rough and bumpy ride from here on out.
He’s a contortionist…lets see how far this reaches….looking widespread….Im sure he has tales to tell. He knew thos was coming since 2013 when his sons were arrested
Clearly
I was slow there nicole
Yes Sav
Who JW, Christopher?
Well I’m wondering what further explanation you need
Good write Lasana. Made for interesting reading. Cheers.
Sav, he sounds depressed.
Lol. Nicole. Nice one
Yup! All his friends have now abandoned him
Christopher? You been under a very large rock the last two days?!!!!!!
Hahaha
Lasana can u explain further?
Is time for your Pulitzer prize,Lasana.
Trinis do criminality world-class, and inter-generationally! We are not easy!