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Exposed by a Post-it-note: The fall of Ryan Petetit

Written on 18 May, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Editor’s note: This is the third in a three-part series about the evolution of notorious developer Ryan Wright, also known as Ryan Petetit, and the legal challenges he is currently facing. Read part one: Evolution of an... (Continue reading)

Federal prosecutor attends SLO County developers’ fraud trial

Written on 27 Apr, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE During the last day of a civil trial in which two San Luis Obispo County developers are fighting allegations of fraud, a federal prosecutor observed the hearing. Both defendants in the case, John Belsher and Ryan Wright,... (Continue reading)

SLO County developer’s partner offers $100,000 for bail

Written on 27 Mar, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of San Luis Obispo County developer Ryan Wright’s third attempt to bail out of jail, his partner, attorney John Belsher, penned a check for $100,000, according to court records. A bail review hearing is set... (Continue reading)

Belsher, Wright’s legal woes reveal justice system theater

Written on 19 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The ongoing legal battles of San Luis Obispo County developers John Belsher and Ryan Wright reveal a multitude of ethical lapses, including ordering witnesses not to comply with subpoenas and allegedly suborning perjury. Belsher and his business... (Continue reading)

Ryan Wright, John Belsher trial continues on Monday

Written on 19 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a three-week pause, San Luis Obispo County developers Ryan Wright and John Belsher are scheduled to attend a civil trial on Monday morning in Paso Robles. The lawsuit, filed by Jeff and Debora Chase in 2018,... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisor solicited bribes, developer arrested

Written on 30 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 34 comments

By KAREN VELIE Federal agents arrested a San Luis Obispo developer Monday for allegedly paying nearly $100,000 in bribes and gifts to a SLO County supervisor who advocated for his company’s projects. The developer then allegedly covered up the scheme... (Continue reading)

SLO developer takes stand over allegations he swindled an investor

Written on 23 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE After five years of legal wrangling, San Luis Obispo-based developer John Belsher is answering questions under oath about what he did with funds from projects he and his partner developed in SLO County. The Jeffrey Chase and... (Continue reading)

Judge denies San Luis Obispo developers bid to delay trial

Written on 21 Sep, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A judge denied a request this week from developers Ryan Wright and John Belsher to delay their trial scheduled for Oct. 17 in San Luis Obispo. In a lawsuit filed nearly five years ago, the Jeffrey Chase... (Continue reading)