Judge Liam O’Grady, who is overseeing a lawsuit against the Denver real estate firm by Amazon, said his wife’s Amazon stock ownership didn’t disqualify him.
Brian Watson objects to judge’s decision not to recuse himself
Brian Watson
Judge in Northstar case won’t recuse himself over wife’s Amazon stock
“It is concerning to have a disclosure like this on a case like this,” said an attorney for Northstar and its CEO Brian Watson.
Receiver appointed to oversee assets of Northstar and owner Watson
Amazon recommended the receiver, who can authorize a monthly budget of $10,000 for Watson’s personal expenses. The tech giant has accused Northstar of bribing employees to win development deals.
Northstar CEO found in contempt of court over failure to deposit $21M
Brian Watson, whom Amazon has accused of bribing its employees to win development deals, claims his real estate firm is broke and can’t comply.
‘Impoverished’ Northstar hit with $4M forfeiture case as firm unloads properties
Brian Watson’s real estate firm has been battling the FBI and Amazon for 18 months. The millions belong to “innocent” investors, his lawyers say.
Judge rejects bid by Northstar to have suit filed by Amazon dismissed
Amazon has accused the Denver-based firm led by Brian Watson of paying kickbacks to Amazon staffers for data center development deals in Virginia.
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The 20,000-square-foot home on the 11th hole at Cherry Hills Country Club was searched by the FBI in April.
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“Brian Watson has been feeling like he’s been a target in the Amazon case for certain people who have jumped to conclusions about what happened,” said Watson’s attorney. “He felt it was important to strike back.”
