On May 16, outspoken SEIU union activist and Lehigh Valley Labor Council VP Jim Gregory was charged by Bethlehem police with harassment, a summary offense, for assaulting his girlfriend. The following week, Senior Judge Lawrence E Brenner entered a temporary Protection From Abuse Act Order against Gregory, pending a full hearing. As part of his Order, Judge Brenner prohibited Gregory from making any attempt to contact his ex-girlfriend in any way, even through third parties. After being served with the PFA Order, Gregory retained prominent domestic relations attorney Melissa Rudas, who continued Gregory's hearing on the PFA Order until July 26. But he'll be back in Court sooner than that because he's been cited for contempt. According to a complaint filed by his ex on May 28, Gregory has continued to contact her. He has texted her, emailed her, and through a third party,told his ex that he is going to "ruin" and "destroy" her.
A contempt hearing has been scheduled for June 10.
Gregory, erstwhile President of Bethlehem City Council, is currently employed by Northampton County as a human services caseworker, assisting people with mental health issues. It is unclear whether he is on administrative leave, pending the PFA and allegations of abuse.
Gregory has formed a PAC and is threatening to run against incumbent NorCo Council member Ken Kraft in the next Council race.
88 comments:
Wow! He seems like a nice enough guy. When did he get so nuts. Is he having a nervous breakdown or something?
I wouldn't be surprised if Mr. Marcus puts him on desk duty with no contact with his clients.
Steroids taking their toll...
This is truly a sad situation. Anyone that really knows Jim will attest to the fact that he is a sincere guy committed to the philosophy that service to others is truly the best way of life. Unfortunately. for whatever reason, Jim has gone off the deep end pertaining to his job and John Stoffa. His unrational comments (and it is quite obvious that it is Jim) serve only as further evidence that Jim has lost it.
lol..This is all so funny..Not a shred of evidence has come forward as usual and he is condemned in the Court of Bernie. You are a despised and pathetic soul OHairy and your time will come..Even as a drunk and disbarred attorney, which was proven in court by the way, you know that other than her false filings, not one iota of evidence has been shown to prove any of what has been said. Not one..The sad thing her, is that many , many men are dragged through the same process unfairly, deemed guilty before proven innocent and their lives have been shattered.My guess is that he was trying to protect her by letting her know that she would be annihilated by Rudas in court if she continues with the false charges. He never directed any of this, especially the destroy part, to her at all, at all!
My guess is that if the PFA complaint is scheduled for June, the joke of a criminal trial will be handled prior to. Once that is tossed into the dust, she'll have no leg to stand on..So far here, as is usual in these cases, we have heard from one side and no evidence
has been produced. Not one shred!
Because it never happened. If Gregory did any of this, why hasnt he been fired? Maybe because its crap..I see you didnt mention the charges he filed against her for breaking into his house with her friends and stealing numerous items right after she worked the entire day at his event..I see you didnt mention that after that Gregory went to the Bethlehem police and asked that an emergency PFA be filed against her and they refused to do so...Oh yeah, you forgot to mention that Gregory filed charges with the DA's office that are still pending, against her.As Paul Harvey said, and then there's the rest of the story.
"My guess is that he was trying to protect her by letting her know that she would be annihilated by Rudas in court if she continues with the false charges."
Then he violated the Court Order and is in contempt.
Steroids 11:44,
Really..That's original..Except for the fact that Gregory has never touched them in his life..I'd imagine he'd thank you for the underhanded complement that he looks like he uses them, lol.
12:11, Really, you are a doctor? Where's the diagnosis, lol..Where is proof that any comments are even his. Not one shred of evidence to any of this. Anyone can post on a blog and say anything they want and post under any name or ID that they want to. So everyone needs to reserve judgment until this ends.
The ones who don't and keep posting these ridiculous statements ( most likely all Bernie's) are just cowards, plain and simple cowards.
You are all welcome to the summary harassment trial and PFA..Bring some popcorn..It should be eye opening.
Once again, those statements were never directed to her, ever, She lied if she said they were. Period!
Come to the hearing , mister disbarred lawyer and see what the judge has to say..
Over and Over again, all you do is repeat the lies in the complaints..Not one shred, not one, has been produced yet to show the truth in any of this. You and those strange voices in your head need to start telling you that you haven't seen any evidence, nor will you ever, to support her trash charges..
If you read the complaint you will see those destroy comments were not tossed at her direction at all. At all.
You keep saying disgruntled..I heard he's been off work and is having the time of his life..You sound disgruntled Bernie, lol
The sad thing is Mr. Gregory is clearly posting and referring to himself in the third person. He really has gone off the deep end. He constantly goes on about how she will be "annihilated in court."
Those are very angry and emotionally charged words. I doubt the young woman will want to be in the same room as Mr. Gregory.
Bernie, this guy sounds not just crazy but possibly dangerous. Like a male version of Mezzacappa.
yes Bernie, it couldn't be you up at this time posting as someone else and attacking Gregory, right..Do you seriously think people don't realize that all these posts are you? My guess is that they are all you and Gregory is sleeping right now, lol.
Have fun..This poor victim is out to destroy his life. When she gets to court, we'll see the truth. Hopefully, for that poor girls sake, all the sleazy pics she text-ed to him don't come out..Now that would be embarrassing and devastating to her..Hope she knows better....
Bernie, I heard this guy was always a bit off center emotionally but didn't know he was violent. Thanks for the post. I will remember if this guy ever runs for anything. I doubt it since he will probably lose his job and get tossed form the labor council for this mess.
The way he is "threatening" her with pictures and humiliation "if" she decides to show at court could be considered intimidation, couldn't it?
This guy comes off as really unstable. Keep us informed. I can't believe he is working with mentally ill clients of the county. This is the same guy that was demanding Stoffa, Marcus and his immediate boss be fired, right? I don't think Ken Kraft has anything to worry about. Good Grief!
best part of Gregory ran down his mother's leg...........
Again,
Bernie,
Do you really think that everyone doesn't believe that you are doing all this posting..Its amazing that they think that Gregory is some how posting all this, every night and day.I'd imagine you'd love people to believe its five, six or seven people all attacking Gregory..But it's just one. Trish knows that and so do many others. Again, not one iota, not one shred, not one morsel
of evidence has been produced to support these ridiculous accusations. Not one. But, go ahead Bernie, continue on your demented way for your own sick reasons. It's getting old!
Gregory's crazy! Gregory beats woman, Gregory's whatever. yet , not one thing..Should we start discussing the relationship between Mr. Stoffa and Trish here or do you want to stop this madness. Your call.
Or should I say , the former relationship. There is actual evidence for that. That you are aware of Bernie cause you are on those Emails also..
Doesn't matter if Gregory is crazy or not, pictures say a thousand words.
They especially prove that someone was not touched or abused.
Apparently he has witnesses and pictures that show she was never touched. She has nothing but false words and Bernie's abilities to repeat them over and over again. One can repeat a lie a million times..Doesn't change the fact that it remains a lie.
There are many, many pictures taking of this girl during the campaigns and also she came across many, many people..Lots of pics. Lots of testimony to defend his words. None to defend hers. This is the reason however, why these abuse laws are so dangerous. I had a friend whose wife left him for his business partner.
She then filed a PFA against him, amazingly..Of course, it was eventually tossed out. But he loved his kids to death and during this trying time, with his wife's betrayal and the fact that he was forced to stay away from the kids he loved , almost killed him. Without the intervention of some close friends he wouldnt be with us today..These abuse laws are deadly.
Think what you want of Gregory, doesn't matter. But thinnk also of all those abused by this same system of justice that is supposed to say " You are innocent before being proven Guilty" but actually proceeds in these cases in the opposite manner. Then with today's computer age, these lies and this misinformation is spread further and further, attacking those who have not even had their day in court. The legislators who passed these laws should be ashamed of themselves..Absolutely ashamed. There are those who say that these laws are there to protect the woman? Really?? The guys have no rights at all? We have all read the stories were the guys all went berserk and eneded up shooting someone..So if these laws are meant to protect, who do they protect? These days, no matter what, anyone can find a gun. In fact, lol, if Gregory was as crazy as Bernie and his other selves allude to, Bernie would be gone..But he's not.He's still here spewing his venom like an out of control madman. Just like the characters he portrays everyone else to be..Kind of ironic, no??
Did anyone notice that none of this has gotten into the legitimate press?
Gregory was a public figure. If any there was any credence to these allegations, why is this the only place they can be found..Why does Bernie conveniently leave out the point that she has been criminally charged, that she worked the entire day after Gregory was charged with summary harassment and was photographed on numerous occasions.
Oh yeah, her and her friends trashed his house and stole his property. oops, forget to mention that? That Gregory himself, after this trashing of his property asked Bethlehem Police Department to file a PFA against her but was refused.
Did you somehow miss all this Bernie? Did all your other fake characters miss this also? Appears so..
Bernie,
Are you bringing this post, and comment chain, to the attention of the LeCo DA's office?
I'm sure a lot of these posts will be of interest to them in the contempt hearing, and as I understand it they acan figure out who put them up.
Also, why would Gregory run against Kraft when he can essentially walk on city council..As pathetically easy it would be for him to best Kraft, itll even be easier for him to get back on City Council.The County will be in fine hands with Brown and the new Council. Hunter, Heckman, Seyfried, Ferraro, and Vaughn will be enough to straighten out the mess Stoffa has left..More than enough..Gregory could care less about Kraft's seat..bernie's silly assertion that Gregory's function was meant to raise money to run against Kraft , is ludicrous. What money? Why would he need money to beat anyone in that district? He was a former Bethlehem and Hellertown councilman who would be retired and have all the time in the world to campaign. Kraft laost all three Hellertown wards to a Republican, which was unheard of.
Do you really think he could beat a Democrat in that district..If so, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you..If this crap keeps up, Gregory might just run for City Council and find another to crush Kraft..That'd be easy..So let's wait and see.
Bernie can bring his first born, if he wants , which will never happen by the way, lol, into any hearing.
Posts from a computer can come from anywhere and be posted by anyone..Without an eyewitness, it'd be a waste of time..Duh!
Lehigh County, duh..Wow, you have really been paying attention moron, lol..You should testify, lol
Anyone can post anything on any blog under any name. Duh..Without an eyewitness you can't prove a damn thing..Right Melissa??
Or should I say, right Bernie.
It's really a simple story Bernie..He loved this girl and she viciously betrayed him..Now he is striking out.
Not big story here..It happens all the time.To so many good people.
Some don't survive the betrayal.
He will..Rest assured he will. You and your fake selves can lie and distort the truth all you want. You can make up a million lies to defame him if you want.
In the End, it's just a story of love and Betrayal. He loved her, and she betrayed him. With the help of her old boyfriend who she now sees again. If he thinks he won, lol, God Bless him. Oops, I doubt that'll even help. He and Bernie are not exactly doing God's work here, are they?
Sounds like this guy is crazy or incredibly smart.
Hopefully not both Bernie. That would suck for you, lol
How can the county keep this man on the job and as a case worker? What in the world is going on? Isn't there a morals clause in his employment contract?
Imagine your blog being hacked by a madman while you sleep, lol
Or even better. You aren't Bernie at all..You are his mentor who is worried about the Email getting out..The Sheriff and the Express times hid the Trish Email..But others have many copies. Is that your concern, blogger boy. Or should I call you John, lol. Stay tuned..
How can the county keep this man on the job and as a case worker? What in the world is going on? Isn't there a morals clause in his employment contract?
Bernie
Please delete accidental double posting. It's that codes at the end of the comment page that cause trouble.
Yeah 7:08,
Isn't there a morals clause in a county contract, lol. With an IQ
of ten, it must be frustrating for you to get through the day, lol
The County doesn't need a morals clause or anything for that matter..If someone even looks at their boss wrong, they can easily be fired..It'll take tears for the employee to get his job back, even with a union..So, guess you have to ask yourself, why isn't he being fired? Let me propose an answer..Because , if they do it badly, as they always tend to do, not only will the County be sued, but they will be personally sued.
My guess is that would be his preference. uijoym night
Lol, yep , it would..Would love those Eagles, John. Imagine owning a place that has an Eagles nest in the back yard...Wow.
Funny,
He doesn't look disgruntled., lol. A bit disheveled maybe
Out of a poisoned tree comes only poisoned fruit. Right?
Since the original PFA is a joke, the contempt charge is a bigger joke? No? Neither has been proven, yet the contempt charge comes first? What kind of legal universe are we dwelling in?? Again , here, the assumption is guilty before innocent.
Wow, that can't be true, right..No wonder everyone says you can never find justice in a courtroom. That is for God, and God alone.
The County sounds like they will be soon coughing up a big settlement to Mr. Gregory as they have defamed his character, discriminated against him as being a union leader, and wrongfully disciplining him.
Didn't this just happen a few years ago with the court workers and several years ago with the former HR director?
Sounds like yet another gaffe by the infamous Stoffa Administration.
Protection from Abuse Law's have been modified & strengthened over the year's because of behavior's that are similar to Mr. Gregory's alleged action's. Acceptance-of-Responsibility is the ONLY thing that will help him in front of the Judge. There doesn't need to be physical mark's for a conviction. As the Trier of Fact, the Judge gets to decide the truth. Ask your Lawyer.
To 6:26
You are a dreamer if you think that Gregory could easily get back on city council or even beat kraft on county council. However; I would love to see that race be tried because there would be more dirt flying then what is seen here. :)
His lawyer said the judge decides the case. She said, as many , many astute lawyers have said in the past, don't look for justice in a courtroom.You'll come up empty handed many , many times. Smart girl!!
Modified and strengthened really??
That's a joke..They have been turned upside down , where the innocent is found guilty before trial. Period!!!
If a person wants to get a gun, or a knife, or a stick, in our society, he can easily do that. very easily..So all the supposed strengthened laws in the land won't protect anyone, you moron! How did Reagan do when protected by armed security guards and men on rooftops. He almost died., you idiot. Dont talk to me about strengthened abuse laws till you know what the hell you are talking about!!
dEAR 8:04
yOU ARE HILARIOUS!!! funny funny man!! Guess we will have to wait and see if that ignorant, asinine assertion of yours is correct..I doubt it though. Keep chasing your brain though..Oops, look out, there it goes again..Damn, it appears that someone stepped on it again, and it wasnt working well in the first place. Poor boy
They call him "tripod" for a reason people, he is a steady operator and knows how to cook pancakes.
LOL, great line?
"If a person wants to get a gun, or a knife, or a stick, in our society, he can easily do that. very easily."
She can too.
Yea, lol.. He was a cop. Id bet on him..She can even bring that fat useless piece of crap boyfriend of hers along ..He wont be able to hide behind her apron anymore. Say boo.
That failed rock boy can bring his sticks along..he'll need them..You really think Gregory has no guns in his house, seriously? You think a PFA can stop anyone from getting a gun if they want to? Especially an ex cop? Call me crazy, but my guess is no..Heard he was over at C&D's on Tuesday..look out fatso..He's coming, lol
Jim Gregory will be found guilty of "Contempt" for "Violation of a court order" directing him to have no contact with this woman. He may get a fine for that contempt and he may get a weekend in jail. My dealings with these cases is that the Judge will err on the side of caution. The horse is in the barn on this issue. Jim loses because he deserves to lose for violating the Court Order. "Contempt" "Contempt"
"Contempt" The judge will rule.
"You really think Gregory has no guns in his house, seriously?"
Didn't the Judge order Mr. Gregory to relinquish his firearm's? Isn't it Standard Procedure in PFA/Domestic Violence cases?
Lol, lol. Did you all see ". A sense of Malice with Paul Newman and Sally fields. He is playing you all, lol
Fun to watch. Go get those guns, lollololol
The bookies are wait ing
Dear 852,
The only thing about contempt here fake Bernie, is this, my contempt for your lack of faith in Northampton County judges. Or maybe the girlfriend won't have a hearing because of the sex tapes. Who knows..Sex tapes?? Who said that? Of course they don't exist or do they?? They will certainly be admissible because they will show there is no mark on her. Does she want that?? lol..What tapes?? Life of Pi.
What about the texts she sent him of pictures she took of herself, half naked..That will show there are no marks either. Now , she knows they exist. Her friend forwarded one to her this New Years.
Or it could be tossed because , so far, there is no evidence supporting anything she said..DUH!!!!
He just moved the tapes to his friends house and the guns to his moms house..Damn! Which way to turn.., lol..I'm sure the friends will enjoy the tapes..What tapes??
Absence of Malice!!!! Go watch it!!
I'm seeing "somebody" posting threats of releasing alleged sex tapes and photos that Gregory supposedly has. If true they exist and they make it to the public domain, God help Gregory for that monumental blunder and the associated threats of their release that have been posted here, because the courts won't.
".You really think Gregory has no guns in his house, seriously? You think a PFA can stop anyone from getting a gun if they want to? Especially an ex cop?"
This statement, which obviously comes from Gregory,is disturbing.
There is a PFA Order out there requiring him to relinquish his weapons. I recall him saying at the time that he had no weapons. Now I am reading that he apparently was untruthful to authorities and does have weapons at his home or has ready access to weapons, especially as an ex cop.
The second comment here describes Gregory as a sincere guy dedicated to service to others. This is not that guy. This is a bully.
I am also disturbed that Gregory is now threatening to release tapes or video or whatever of private moments. That's insulting and demeaning to this woman, the kind of behavior I would expect to see in a person who engages in domestic violence.
"He just moved the tapes to his friends house and the guns to his moms house."
If he had guns at his home, and failed to surrender them, he is in violation of the PFA Order.
Judge's decide he said/she said cases all the time, based soley on the testimony before them. Justification's/ Allegation's & Blame the Victim strategy isn't going to work. You are new @ this.
If one of these comments come from Gregory, which I believe a majority of the are Gregory, he can forget my support and all of my friends for whatever office he cares to run for or whatever office he supports. Whether he is proven innocent or guilty, he has definitely proven himself on this thread alone as a person that should not be representing anyone politically or at his job with the County.
And no I am not a coward.
Jimmy Buddy...STOP all this go to the Sands and play hold em dont climb any fences on the way and you will be fine....ignore Bernie the basher and all the others....just be You
Jim, you have really gone over the edge. You are incriminating yourself with everyone of these posts. You need to stop. It is obviously you posting.
Guns, sex tapes, threats?? All this is bad news.
Bernie as a former attorney, I would think he is digging a hole so deep he won't be able to get out of it.
Ohhh my the "tripod" has a sex tape waiting for release? From now on I will be the master of my domain, hoarding my essence waiting for the Mediterranean heart throb to grace my laptop screen.
"..I see you didnt mention the charges he filed against her for breaking into his house with her friends and stealing numerous items right after she worked the entire day at his event."
There is no record of any charges filed, That's an indication to me that police thought Gregory's accusations lacked credibility or should be handled civilly.
Norco Twin + JG post = blogosphere gold.
Wow.
You are right Bernie. This crazy man is now manufacturing events to justify his beating up his ex. If he did in fact do the things she claimed, he should be held accountable.
I don't think judges are very lenient with guys that like to smack around women.
Once the truth comes out and Gregory is cleared off all charges. He will be suing your ass for every worthless piece of junk you have! Including your computer, 1995 camera, the 10 speeder bike, and that beat up pick up truck. He will then donate all to Victory House and Hogar Crea in your honor, lol
Jim Gregory/Trisha Mezzacappa/John Brown=what do these things have in common?
I have never written on a blog in my life; however, I feel I must voice my opinion. I hope a judge somewhere makes an attempt to find out if he is posting all these threats and intimidation tactics under "Anonymous." This is no longer a game. These are serious,serious threats. He is in contempt because he tried to contact her time and time again. Now there is a chance that he may try to post pictures or videos of her. If these are not severe intimidation tactics, I don't know what are. Whatever the outcome of this case is, I will never support him in a run for public office again. I doubt very few people will.
He seems to thrive on intimidation tactics. Not a nice guy.
That is why some people will only post anon. Less chance for retaliation/violence by him.
I will notvallow him to post video or pictures here. He could try on F/B, but as some chap recently discovered in Eaaton, police are very much on to these games. Gregory and Schlener are more than welcime to come after me. I am a bottom feeding blogger and can take their hits. But in Gregory's case, heis the subject of a PFA Order and has already been chargedcwith contempt. Comments posted here, especially insofar as they relate to firearms he should not possess, along with the so-called advice to the ex girlfriend, are clearly coming from him, and violate the PFA Order.
Jim, stop posting on here. These blogs are not anonymous. The responses can be checked and verified. There is always a trail. It is one thing to bust on someone, it is another to do and say incriminating things that can get your ass in more trouble. Please stop blogging.
Bernie,
can the courts order your blog be searched for "so called anonymous" comments and who is making these comments? How many people do you think will respond or make comments on your blog once the courts get involved.
Good point 9:19, but he won't listen. Friends of Gregory have tried to help him or years. The guy is flat out nuts. I doubt many knew he was violent as well. He slaps around a woman, no wonder he has been married so many times.
This guy is talking about elections? He couldn't get elected to anything in Bethlehem, much less the county.
He will probably be fired soon and the county won't let him collect.
He is really in a bad spot now.
9:19, A Court Order can be issued, but it would be pretty hard to comply. Google would resist it, but probably does have the capability of identifying the IP and ISP of every comment posted here. After that, a Court would have to approach the ISP (internet service provider) of the offending comment and demand to know the identity of the IP (a numerical label assigned to each device). If it is a computer assigned to a public body like the County or some big business, any number of people could be making the comment. It is not so easy.
Bernie,
How recent is that picture of JimBo? And how recent is that picture of the firefighter in the dunk tank?
Both of them have that certain - what do you call it? - look about them.
Is that Gregory or Tony Montana from Scarface?
Both pics appear to be less than three years old.
Norco Bear said..
You are unfair Brother Bernardo. You used a picture of the gorgeous Mr. Gregory before he got to Tantastic at Westgate. He looks pale in your picture. He is usually darker and more mysterious looking. He has found the fountain of youth. He is older than you Bernardo but look at him.
I have told Twink to lay off of that Mediterranean manslab yet like the Twink he is, he thinks Sweet Jimbo liya will be swayed by his youth.
Time will tell Twink, time will tell.
"the 10 speeder bike and that beat up pick up truck"
No offense Bernie but if he gets your truck, I will make him an offer. I need a truck badly and don't have much cash. I will get the bike too and give it back to you as a gesture of good will and no hard feelings.
Thank you for your kindness, which is probably why you don't have much cash.
Jiombo your fifteen minutes of fame are over. Now look for another job as I think the county is going to can you. You will also get hammered in court.
Your blog entry's are over the top.
Time for a medication update.
Also please stay away from Jim Schlener. He is a good guy and he doesn't need your crazy at this point in his life.
You realize some of your coworkers are freaked out by your manic behavior at work.
Dear 2:16 am,
Please name yourself or the coworkers.
Ooops, I forgot. You are a pathetic, piece of low life scum and are afraid to give your name cause you are lying out of your pathetic little ass. I wouldn't call Kathleen Kelly a coworker..Her and Wendy heatly will be former coworkers soon enough..If not now, certainly by January of 2014..They wouldn't know manic if it hit them in the face..And they are directors of MH..Really..Kind of sad and scary..Very scary, lol..As far as pills go. Never touch them ..It rots your brain. You should know, you coward.. Anyway, Gregory's girlfriend always said, "He 's crazy like a fox." She got that right, if nothing else, lol
I think Gregory lives on High Street in bethlehem..1502..Big letters..Stop by and tell him what you have posted on the blog..Oops,
boo!!
Big numbers, lol..Must be that mania,
Or not..
People are talking about Ms. Kelly being told some of your coworkers are afraid. You really need to tone it down.
Lolololol..Gregory hasn't been into work for weeks..Kelly has. Who would they be afraid of?? Seriously?
How freaking dumb are you folks that listen to Bernie..After Gregory's case is settled this week, Bernie will be on a long, long list of people to get sued over this matter, including Ms. Kelly and Ms. Heatley, and Ross Marcus..Wait and freaking watch.
I still want to make a deal with you on Bernie's truck and bike.
Jims ex-girlfriend is much better looking than he is so Ill stick with her story...........what was she doing with someone almost 20 years older than her anyway???
Green card.
She needed a place to crash and like most old guys, Gregory thought she was actually into him. The guy needs to take a long hard realistic look at his life and work at becoming sane and normal.
He may even lose his job before all this is over. Mr. Marcus has been concerned about him for some time.
The Mediterranean man meat is innocent until proven guilty. Soon he can come over to our team and stay away from those mean women.
I hope he has his pictures.
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