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msgoose · Nov 6, 2007, 06:22 PM

I have a recorded conversation of someone indicating there is an illegal card game every year at his job. I know this person is a out of control gambler with bookies overseas. Should I report this to his Human Resources?

shygrneyzs · Nov 6, 2007, 08:26 PM

If it were me, I would stay out of this in every possible way and let the chips fall where they may. Unless you have absolute proof positive of this person's intents, just stay clear. My question to you - did you record this conversation? If so, did you record this with the other person's permission? I don't know where you live but in some places that is illegal itself.

Maybe it is just my experience being one of those whistleblowers and getting kicked in the keester for it. Someone else may have some other wisdom for you.

excon · Nov 7, 2007, 04:41 AM

Originally Posted by msgoose

there is an illegal card game every year at his job.

Hello ms:

Did I hear you correctly?? An ILLEGAL CARD GAME?? Oh MY GOD! Call the FBI!!

excon

s_cianci · Nov 10, 2007, 05:46 PM

Frankly I'd stay out of it. It really isn't your problem and it could be more trouble than it's worth.

Fr_Chuck · Nov 10, 2007, 06:02 PM

Let me see your wording an illegal game "every year" so one game a year? Or one night a year. I guess the foot ball pool we do at the church is illegal also.

If the person has a gambling problem, they will go online, at the backroom of the local bar.

If you want to get this person fired I guess go ahead, but then you will need to explain to the police why you were recording this converstation, and the person can perhaps sue you, if they were not aware they were being recorded.

msgoose · Nov 10, 2007, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by s_cianci

Frankly I'd stay out of it. It really isn't your problem and it could be more trouble than it's worth.

This person is my Best Friends husband. He has filed for divorce. But for years he has abused her, In front of friends, family & neighbors. His family is constantly call Children Protective Services on her. They have called CPS so many times they stop coming to the house they just call her lawyer and report to the attorney. They have never had a matrimonial bedroom, he has gone to court on a motion he filed. Stating that she is a drunk and should be taken out of the house and away from the kids. These are all lies!!
The other day he was out with their daughter and the child put a voice recorder in her bag. It must of went on by itself. It recorded the conversation he had about the gambling.
SHe has asked me what would I do and I just said I just would wait until I spoke to an attorney. She is afraid no one will believe this conversation was recorded purely by accident.
Actually, I would love to see him fried.

bushg · Nov 10, 2007, 06:24 PM

msgoose, If you all get him fired what good does this helps the children that need his support? Time has a way of biting evil people in the @$$! Let karma take care of him.

godiva · Nov 10, 2007, 08:04 PM

It made me laugh for the first time today

godiva · Nov 10, 2007, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck

Let me see your wording an illegal game "every year" so one game a year ?? or one night a year. I guess the foot ball pool we do at the church is illegal also.

If the person has a gambling problem, they will go online, at the backroom of the local bar.

If you want to get this person fired I guess go ahead, but then you will need to explain to the police why you were recording this converstation, and the person can perhaps sue you, if they were not aware they were being recorded.

It's totally legal in Minnesota to tape a call or conversation if one of the parties envolved is aware of it, but I personally don't think he should get envo;ved

s_cianci · Nov 11, 2007, 12:52 PM

The other day he was out with their daughter and the child put a voice recorder in her bag. It must of went on by itself. It recorded the conversation he had about the gambling.

And you actually think a judge will believe this? You don't think any 2-cent lawyer would have a field day with this one?

She is afraid no one will believe this conversation was recorded purely by accident.

A well-founded fear, to be sure.

Actually, I would love to see him fried.

So your motive is pure vengeance? All the more reason for you to stay out of it. It's nice that you want to protect your best friend but any issues that your best friend is having with her husband are between her and her husband ; they don't concern you and it's really not your place to butt in.