Homeowner Nicholson Sues BDF Hopkins and BONYM Before Overworked NDTX Federal Judge Mark Pittman

How is it that Mark Hopkins is filing for extensions of time “for the forseeable future” due to his lawyer  brother Mike’s terminal illness on May 6, 2024 – but it able to pull together a motion to dismiss less than 3 weeks later?

FORT WORTH – After spending almost 22 years on the bench, U.S. District Judge Terry Means is still haunted by the brutal abduction and murder of Arlington teenager Lisa Rene, a case that resulted in her assailants being sentenced to death.

Rene, a Lamar High School honors student, was abducted by Arkansas drug dealers from her sister’s apartment in September of 1994 to avenge a $5,000 theft by her brothers. She was raped before being bludgeoned with a shovel and buried alive in a shallow grave.

At the time, Means was quoted as saying at the sentencing of the three men who killed Rene that he “could not imagine any more heinous crime.”

“Somehow, those death penalty cases just leap to the front of my memory. You are dealing with the life of a human being,” Means told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in a recent interview. “I still must pronounce the death sentence. You are informing someone that they will be put to death.

“That is a rare and focusing event,” said Means, 64, who is preparing to transition to what is known as “senior status” next month, a form of retirement where he will handle fewer cases.

Known in the courthouse for treating prosecutors, defense attorneys and even those accused of heinous crimes with respect, Means will be missed, courthouse observers say.

During the unveiling of Means’ official portrait at the downtown Fort Worth courthouse last week, Sidney Fitzwater, chief U.S. district judge for the Northern District, described his colleague as a true friend who was always thoughtful and fair-minded in the courtroom.

Means has a compassionate heart; but he is someone who can make the tough decisions, he said.

“Today is decidedly a day of mixed emotions,” Fitzwater said.

Looking back, Means, a thin man with salt-and-pepper hair and a gentle demeanor, said that although he tried many important cases, the death penalty cases will always weigh on his mind.

In Tarrant County, Texas, the sanctity of homeownership is under siege by a surge in property fraud, facilitated by the exploitation of electronic filing systems. The Tarrant County Clerk rightly acknowledges this alarming trend, echoing the FBI’s designation of property and mortgage fraud as the fastest-growing white-collar crimes. As a resident grappling with the harrowing reality of fraudulent encumbrances on my property, it’s evident that urgent action is needed to safeguard homeowners and restore trust in the system.

For over a decade, I’ve diligently investigated my chain of title, only to uncover a web of deceit orchestrated by white-collar criminals leveraging platforms like Simplifile with impunity. The ease of electronic filing has afforded white collar criminals to prey on unsuspecting homeowners.

The absence of robust judicial oversight compounds the issue, allowing fraudulent documents to slip through the cracks and unjustly strip individuals of their most prized possession – their home. It’s imperative that we bridge this gap by implementing stringent oversight mechanisms to scrutinize filings, detect irregularities, and swiftly intervene to rectify injustices.

Moreover, the exclusive use of Simplifile by these criminals further underscores the need for heightened vigilance and accountability within our county’s clerk office. Collaboration between law enforcement, legal professionals, and community stakeholders is paramount to dismantle these nefarious schemes and restore integrity to our property records.

As I continue to litigate across state lines to protect my home, I implore local authorities to prioritize this pressing issue and take decisive action to stem the tide of property fraud. Every homeowner deserves the assurance that their property rights will be fiercely defended and that justice will prevail against those who seek to exploit the system for personal gain.

Together, let us stand united in our resolve to uphold the sanctity of homeownership and ensure that Tarrant County remains a beacon of justice and integrity for all its residents.

I’ve attached two files showing void Tarrant County, Texas Clerk’s records filed on my property since 2002 without any scrutiny from the Tarrant County, Texas Clerk’s office.

My fight for justice to save my home from the “White Collar Criminals” committing property fraud in the Tarrant County, Texas’ clerk office can be found in the links below.

Texas Homeowner Harriet Nicholson is On the Road Seeking Justice – Laws In New York (lawsinny.com)

Texas Homeowner Harriet Nicholson Seeking Impartial Justice For Over a Decade to Save Her Home from White Collar Criminals– Laws In Texas