The owner of Northstar Commercial Properties previously said he was personally worth $61.5 million in May 2020. A lot has changed since then.
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Watson defends against SEC claims, admits not investing in some projects
Investors knew the risks when they bankrolled developments he suggested he would invest in but didn’t, Brian Watson told a federal court.
Watson objects to receiver sale of stake in Golden Triangle office space
The Northstar Commercial Partners owner is also battling a lawsuit filed by Amazon, and is accused of securities fraud by the SEC.
Developer Brian Watson, former state treasurer nominee, charged with securities fraud
The charges are unrelated to allegations leveled by Amazon in an ongoing lawsuit against Watson, who was the GOP nominee for state treasurer in 2018.
SEC staff allege securities fraud by Watson’s Northstar, receiver says
Brian Watson, who has been in a legal fight with Amazon since 2020, has also filed to divorce his second wife.
Watson lawsuit against Amazon data center financing partner advances
The CEO of Northstar Commercial Partners sued IPI Partners in 2020, accusing the firm of breach of contract.
In Amazon-Watson case, question of who emailed Bezos gets answer
“I never considered myself a rat,” he wrote on Dec. 2, 2019. But Amazon’s actions would later frustrate him.
SEC probing Watson’s Northstar for possible securities violations
The Denver-based real estate firm has also been dealing with an FBI investigation and a long-running lawsuit filed by Amazon.
Feds to return $525K to ex-Amazon employee involved in Watson case
In addition to the civil lawsuit, there has been a seemingly parallel criminal investigation into the kickback scheme. No one has been charged.
Judge in Amazon-Watson case ‘reluctantly’ recuses himself
“Perception of the fair administration of justice … is of the highest importance to the court,” wrote Liam O’Grady, whose wife had owned about $22,000 worth of Amazon stock.
