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A Documented 32-Year Investigation Into Power, Accountability, and the Cost of Persistence
A nonfiction account examining prolonged legal disputes, financial fraud cases, and institutional decision-making through public records and firsthand documentation.
This website presents a third-person, document-based examination of events spanning more than three decades, centered on inventor Donald Stone’s efforts to understand how major fraud cases and legal conflicts were handled—or left unresolved—by powerful institutions.
Through timelines, court records, correspondence, and Freedom of Information Act materials, the site preserves a historical record and invites readers to review the evidence independently and think critically about transparency, due process, and accountability.
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Inside a long-running investigation into alleged DOJ and FBI failures that were never fully addressed.
This series presents a documented personal account examining how prolonged legal disputes, alleged financial fraud, and institutional decision-making intersected over several decades.
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Synopsis:
For over 32 years, inventor Donald Stone pursued answers following a series of business disputes and legal conflicts involving individuals later connected to large-scale fraud cases. As his investigation expanded, it raised broader questions about institutional oversight, prosecutorial discretion, and the limits of accountability within complex legal systems.
This true account traces documented events involving financial schemes, contested court proceedings, and the personal cost of sustained legal resistance—offering readers original source material and historical context to evaluate independently.
Historical Scope
True Crime / Investigative Nonfiction
1993–2026
This work is part of a privately financed research effort examining documented events and public records spanning more than three decades.
Maryland: A State Under Scrutiny
Allegations of corruption, fraud, and misconduct in Baltimore and beyond.
Donations
This project has been independently funded.
Any donation is sincerely appreciated and helps support continued documentation and public record preservation.
Research Background
This site documents a long-running investigation into alleged institutional failures involving federal law enforcement decision-making between the early 1990s and approximately 2020. It examines how major fraud cases involving student loan programs and public education funds were investigated, prosecuted, or left unresolved, based on court filings, correspondence, and public records.
Beginning in 2015, Donald Stone submitted over 100 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and appeals to federal agencies seeking clarity on how specific decisions were made. Many of these requests are publicly available through independent transparency platforms and are referenced throughout this site.
Important Disclaimer
Donald Stone is not an attorney.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as legal advice.
All material is presented for informational, historical, and research purposes only, and readers are encouraged to verify sources independently and draw their own conclusions.
Upcoming Works
The Life and Public Record of a Maryland Assistant Attorney General
A documented case study examining a pivotal period in a senior law enforcement official’s career.
First in a planned investigative series
Submission Chairman, Mr. Jim Jordan Judiciary Committee REF: Weaponization of DOJ/FBI Investigation
Maryland: A State Under Scrutiny
Allegations of corruption, fraud, and misconduct in Baltimore and beyond.
ANY donation will be greatly appreciated ! Thank You.
About This Investigation
This website is part of a privately financed, long-term investigation examining allegations of misconduct, corruption, and abuse of authority within segments of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 1993 through 2020.
The investigation focuses on cases and developments in:
Maryland
Florida
Washington, D.C.
Virginia
The content presented reflects the author’s research, documented findings, and personal experiences over more than three decades.
Scope & Background
This work examines what the author describes as the early formation of a “weaponized” justice system, analyzing how certain federal law enforcement activities allegedly shifted away from accountability and toward the protection of politically connected individuals.
Central to this investigation are claims involving:
A $12 million federal bankruptcy fraud scheme attributed to Charles R. Longo, impacting approximately 2,000 victims in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia
A $3.5 million Baltimore School Board fraud scheme, allegedly involving Gilbert and Mark Cary Sapperstein
These individuals and related entities were, at various points, reportedly under DOJ and FBI scrutiny during the 1990s and early 2000s.
FOIA Requests & Public Records
The author has filed over 100 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and appeals with the DOJ, FBI, and other federal agencies in an effort to obtain documentation related to these matters.
Many of these requests are publicly available through the MuckRock platform.
To view them, search for Donald Stone on MuckRock or via public search engines.
Legal Disclaimer
The author is not an attorney, and nothing on this website should be interpreted as legal advice.
All content is provided for informational and documentary purposes only and reflects the author’s opinions, research, and interpretation of publicly available information. Readers are strongly advised not to attempt legal action without proper professional counsel.
Upcoming Publication
The Life and Crimes of a Maryland Assistant Attorney General
By Donald Stone
This forthcoming book (the first in a multi-part investigative series) examines alleged misconduct involving a senior Maryland law enforcement official, focusing on a critical period during which the author claims documented evidence shows a shift from lawful prosecution to alleged cooperation with organized crime figures.
Part of a broader series on DOJ/FBI oversight
Covers Maryland, Washington D.C., and Florida
Expected release: Late Winter / Spring 2025
Related Journalism & Context
The site also references external investigative and opinion journalism, including:
Why You Should Care That the U.S. Government Has Targeted Catherine Engelbrecht and Her Organizations
— Larry Bell, Forbes, May 30, 2013 (Opinion)Reporting on investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson and government surveillance practices during the Obama era
These links are provided for context and comparative analysis, not as endorsements.
Notice to Criminal Defense Attorneys
The author raises allegations that certain prosecutions in Maryland and the Southern District of Florida during specific administrations may warrant further legal review.
Criminal defense attorneys are encouraged to independently evaluate:
Case records
Prosecutorial conduct
Testimony by specific agents named in public court proceedings
No legal conclusions are asserted, and no guarantees are implied.
Southern District of Florida (SDFLA)
The Southern District of Florida is one of the largest federal judicial districts in the United States, covering approximately 15,197 square miles and including Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee, and Highlands counties.
This investigation examines allegations of systemic issues within the district during specific periods, including claims of preferential treatment and prosecutorial discretion that may have benefited well-connected defendants.
Editorial Standard Notice
All allegations presented on this website:
Are based on public records, FOIA responses, court filings, and journalistic sources
Represent claims and interpretations, not judicial findings
Are subject to reader review, scrutiny, and independent verification
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