THIS IS THE UNEDITED STATEMENT RELEASED BY TODD BLACK VIA EMAIL ON FEBRUARY 2:

A trial date apparently far in the future seems to be creating upset with the general media, which is struggling to grab TV viewer ratings, sell newspapers and salvage advertising dollars, by taking the most unimportant irrelevant topics, and spinning things to unethically manufacture controversy.

It simply DOES NOT MATTER if our company was founded by a gentleman who spent time in prison over twenty-five years ago, especially since that distinction is a key selling point that brings credibility to our services assisting celebrities, politicians and others charged with a crime. It simply DOES NOT MATTER that when he sold the company in 1996 he remained a consultant, just like it simply DOES NOT MATTER that security names are assigned to our company staff. Turning a prison experience into a successful business deserves respect, and in fact -mainstream news broadcasters and publications regularly employ as experts formally convicted individuals; G.Gordon Liddy, John Dean and Mark Fuhrman, to name a few. Working crisis media cases isn't fluff public relations, and in high profile situations using security names is required by Press Corps Media for employee safety.

I originally inherited the case because media rep Sabrina Cane had been on maternity leave, but as some of you who have talked with her already know, Sabrina has returned to her full time duties and you are free to contact her at (615) 254-1400.

Regards,

Todd Black