List of criminal allegations against Newmarket officials and attorneys from Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella.

The following list of criminal allegations against Newmarket officials and attorneys from Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella (DTC) is being presented as a public service to ensure transparency, accountability, and public awareness. These allegations arise from documented actions, filings, and statements made in the course of ongoing legal proceedings and government interactions.

The seriousness of these matters has required notification of multiple law-enforcement and oversight agencies. Accordingly, the FBI, the United States Department of Justice, the New Hampshire Department of Justice, and the Concord, NH Police Department have each been formally notified and provided with supporting evidence.

The public has a right to understand the scope of the alleged misconduct, its impact on governmental integrity, and the potential implications for the citizens of Newmarket and the State of New Hampshire. What follows is a detailed overview of the criminal allegations submitted to these agencies for investigation:

MASTER DOCUMENT – CRIMES COMMITTED BY THE TOWN OF NEWMARKET AND DTC ATTORNEYS

CRIME #1 – FALSIFICATION OF GOVERNMENT RECORDS & EVIDENCE TAMPERING

(Steve Fournier’s August 28, 2023 RTK Denial Letter)

A. Introduction

The first major criminal act committed by Newmarket officials arises from Town Manager Stephen Fournier’s August 28, 2023, Right-to-Know (RSA 91-A) denial letter, which falsely asserted that:

1. No Town Council deliberations occurred,
2. No approval or vote occurred, and
3. No public records existed relating to the settlement agreement.

This letter is not merely a mistaken response to a public records request.
It is a deliberate falsification of a governmental record, made after Fournier was explicitly notified that litigation regarding RSA 91-A violations was imminent.
Thus, the August 28, 2023, letter constitutes:

• Falsification of Government Records (RSA 641:3)
• Unsworn Falsification (RSA 641:4)
• Tampering with Public Records (RSA 638:1)
• Causing a Public Servant to Rely on False Information (RSA 641:6)
• Obstruction of Government Administration (RSA 642:1)

This conduct is a Class B felony when prosecuted under RSA 641:3 or 638:1.
B. Fournier Was Already on Notice of Litigation — Making His Conduct Criminal

Before writing the August 28 letter, Fournier knew:

• You were challenging the settlement agreement;
• You had notified him that the Town had violated RSA 91-A;
• You intended to litigate the Town’s concealment of records;
• His RTK response would be used in litigation involving the agreement’s legality.

This is crucial.
Under New Hampshire criminal law, once an official knows litigation is expected, any false statement relating to public records becomes intentional evidence concealment, not an administrative mistake.
This satisfies the mens rea (“purposely” or “knowingly”) required by:

• RSA 641:3 – Falsification of Government Records
• RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification
• RSA 638:1 – Tampering with Public Records
• RSA 641:6 – Causing Public Servant to Rely on False Information

Thus, Fournier’s letter is not simply false — it is legally incriminating.

C. Fournier’s Claims in the RTK Letter (Even If True) Admit to Illegal Conduct

Fournier wrote that:

• All communications were merely “consultations with legal counsel.”
• Thus, no minutes existed because the Council engaged in no deliberations.

This is an admission of an illegal process, because the law is crystal clear:

Deliberation and voting cannot occur during a “consultation with legal counsel.”

New Hampshire Supreme Court case law confirms:

1. Ettinger v. Town of Madison Planning Board, 162 N.H. 785 (2011)

The Court held:

• The “consultation with legal counsel” exclusion is narrow.
• It requires a real-time, contemporaneous exchange between the board and counsel.
• It does not allow a quorum to deliberate or vote in private.
• It does not permit a board to avoid public minutes by labeling deliberations as “legal consultation.”

2. Consultation ≠ Deliberation

Under Ettinger:
A board may receive confidential legal advice,
but it may not deliberate, decide, or take action during a “non-meeting.”
Any approval of a settlement agreement must occur in a lawful meeting, with:

• Notice
• Quorum
• Public access
• Minutes
• A public vote

Fournier’s letter therefore either:

1. Falsely denies the existence of deliberations and approval records, or
2. Confesses that Town Council illegally conducted deliberations and voting in a non-meeting under cover of “consultation with counsel.”

Either scenario is criminal.
D. Statutory Crimes Triggered by the August 28 Letter

1. RSA 641:3 – Falsification of Government Records (Class B Felony)

A person is guilty if they:

• “Purposely make a false entry in a government record,” or
• “Present a governmental record knowing it to be false, with a purpose that it be taken as a genuine part of the record.”

Fournier’s RTK denial letter is a governmental record.
He falsely stated:

• “No deliberations occurred.”
• “No votes occurred.”
• “No documents exist.”
• Everything was solely “consultation with counsel.”

This is disproven by:

• Ombudsman filings
• Superior Court filings
• The subsequent “email approval” narrative
• Attorney Ratigan’s admissions
• DTC’s shifting versions of events

Thus, Fournier submitted a falsified public record.

2. RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification

A person is guilty if they knowingly make a false written statement to a public servant in an application, report, or other document required by law.
An RTK response under RSA 91-A:4, IV is a legally required written response.
Thus, knowingly denying the existence of responsive records is a criminal act.

3. RSA 638:1 – Tampering With Public Records (Felony)

A person is guilty if they:

• Conceal, remove, or falsify any public record
• With the purpose to impair its availability in an official proceeding

Because Fournier:

• Knew litigation was impending
• Knew the records were sought for use in litigation
• Knew the Town had engaged in email-based “thumbs-up” approval

…his denial of their existence is classic evidence tampering.

4. RSA 641:6 – Causing Public Servant to Rely on False Information

Fournier knew:

• His letter would be used by the Right-to-Know Ombudsman
• His letter would be filed with the Superior Court
• His letter would be cited in Supreme Court litigation

Providing false information knowing that courts and public officials will rely on it is criminal.

5. RSA 642:1 – Obstruction of Government Administration

By:

• Misrepresenting the existence of records
• Mischaracterizing deliberations as “consultations”
• Preventing the creation of minutes
• Concealing evidence from pending litigation

Fournier obstructed:

• The RTK Ombudsman
• The Superior Court
• The Supreme Court
• The public’s access under RSA 91-A

E. Fournier’s Letter as the Opening Event in a Criminal Conspiracy

This letter becomes Crime #1 because it is the foundation for:

• DTC’s later false filings
• The Town’s false affidavits
• Contradictory narratives in multiple tribunals
• Concealment of public records
• Fraud upon the court at every level

It is the first domino in the coordinated effort to conceal illegal government action.
F. Conclusion

Fournier’s August 28, 2023, letter is not merely a deceptive RTK denial; it is:

• A falsified governmental record
• A deliberate omission of material facts
• Evidence tampering made worse by prior notice of litigation
• An attempt to obstruct multiple tribunals
• The first element in a broader criminal conspiracy

This constitutes a felony under New Hampshire law and should be prosecuted as such.

Crime 2

CRIME #2 – UNSWORN FALSIFICATION & EVIDENCE TAMPERING

(Steve Fournier’s September 26, 2023 Affidavit – Directly Contradicting Known Facts)

A. Introduction

On September 26, 2023, Town Manager Stephen Fournier, acting as Newmarket’s chief administrative officer, submitted a sworn affidavit to the Rockingham County Superior Court in litigation concerning the settlement agreement. In this affidavit, Fournier again asserted that:

1. No Town Council deliberations occurred regarding the agreement;
2. No non-meetings, meetings, or discussions occurred among any quorum of Council members;
3. No emails, records, or documents existed memorializing any Council approval; and
4. The Town Council took no action and conducted no deliberation that would trigger RSA 91-A.

These statements were material, made under oath, and were directly contradicted by:

• Fournier’s own interactions with Attorney Ratigan;
• DTC’s later filings with the RTK Ombudsman, Superior Court, and Supreme Court;
• Ratigan’s own sworn statements and courtroom admissions;
• The Town’s admission to the Ombudsman that approval did occur by email responses;
• The Town’s contradictory claim to the Supreme Court that no emails existed at all;
• The Town’s concealment of all emails showing serial deliberations through Fournier.

B. Why This Affidavit Is Criminal

Unlike the August 28 RTK denial (Crime #1), the September 26 affidavit was:

• Sworn under oath,
• Submitted to a judicial tribunal,
• Presented for the specific purpose of influencing the outcome of litigation, and
• Contradictory to documents and facts already in Fournier’s possession.

Thus, the affidavit constitutes:

• Unsworn Falsification – RSA 641:4
• False Swearing – RSA 641:2
• Tampering with Public Records – RSA 638:1
• Obstruction of Government Administration – RSA 642:1
• Causing a Public Servant to Rely on False Information – RSA 641:6
• Attempted Fraud Upon the Court
• Participation in Criminal Conspiracy – RSA 629:3

C. Fournier’s Affidavit Conflicts With Known Facts and Prior Notice

Before the affidavit was submitted:

• Fournier had already been notified that litigation was underway;
• You had challenged the Town’s RTK compliance;
• You had requested all emails and records;
• You had notified the Town that deliberation occurred illegally;
• Attorney Ratigan had already engaged in email deliberations with Fournier and the Council;
• DTC had already drafted communications describing email “thumbs-up” approval of the agreement.

Thus, Fournier knowingly swore a false affidavit with the intention of concealing the Town’s misconduct.

D. Direct Contradictions Between Fournier’s Affidavit and Ratigan’s Admissions

Fournier sworn statement vs. Ratigan admissions:
Fournier (Sworn Affidavit, 9/26/23)

Ratigan (Statements, Emails, Litigation Record)

“No deliberations occurred.”

Ratigan: Council provided email input via Fournier.

“No discussions regarding the Agreement.”

Ratigan: Council gave “thumbs-up” approval by email.

“No records exist.”

Ratigan: Emails exchanged between Town Manager and Council document approval.

“No approval occurred outside counsel consultation.”

Ratigan: Approval came from Council’s email responses—not consultation with legal counsel.

These contradictions show that the affidavit was not a “mistake.”
It was a coordinated effort to conceal records and mislead the court.

E. Fournier’s Affidavit Was a Material False Statement Under RSA 641:4

RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification – prohibits knowingly making a false written statement that one does not believe to be true, on a form or document submitted to a public official.
Here:

• The affidavit was an official document submitted to the Superior Court, a “public official” under RSA 641.
• The statements were material, not technical or minor.
• Fournier knew they were false, given Ratigan’s communications and the approval process conducted by email.

Thus, the affidavit satisfies every element of RSA 641:4, a criminal offense.

F. The Affidavit Constitutes False Swearing (RSA 641:2)

RSA 641:2 prohibits knowingly making a false statement under oath in an official proceeding.
Fournier:

1. Signed the affidavit before a notary;
2. Submitted it to influence a judicial determination;
3. Asserted facts he knew to be false.

This meets the definition of false swearing, a Class B felony under RSA 641:2.

G. Tampering With Public Records – RSA 638:1

By asserting that:

• “No documents exist,”
• “No emails exist,”
• “No minutes exist,”

…Fournier’s affidavit constituted an intentional concealment of public records:

• Emails between him and the Council;
• Communications with DTC;
• All undocumented serial deliberations.

If a public official intentionally denies the existence of documents he knows exist, he violates RSA 638:1.
If the public official destroyed the documents, the crime is even more serious.

H. Causing Courts to Rely on False Information – RSA 641:6

RSA 641:6 prohibits providing false information that a public servant will rely upon in an official proceeding.
The affidavit was:

• Crafted for the express purpose of influencing the Superior Court;
• Relied upon by the Court in subsequent orders and attorney fee awards;
• Relied upon again by the NH Supreme Court;
• Relied upon by the Ombudsman when assessing the Town’s RTK compliance.

Thus, Fournier caused multiple officials to rely on false information, a criminal offense.

I. Obstruction of Government Administration – RSA 642:1

Fournier’s affidavit obstructed:

• A court’s ability to evaluate the agreement’s validity;
• The public’s ability to access government records;
• The Ombudsman’s authority to enforce RSA 91-A;
• The NH Supreme Court’s review under Rule 7.

He interfered with government operations at every level.

J. The Affidavit is a Key Element in the Ongoing Criminal Conspiracy

Under RSA 629:3, a criminal conspiracy exists when:

• Two or more persons
• Agree to commit a criminal act
• And take an overt step in furtherance of it.

The affidavit was a central overt step in a coordinated scheme involving:

• Fournier
• Town Council (collectively)
• Attorney Ratigan
• Attorney Hawkins
• Attorney Matuszko
• Attorney Warren
• The law firm DTC

Each subsequent filing (Ombudsman Answer, January 17 submission, Supreme Court brief) evolved the false narrative, proving coordination and intent.
This is conspiracy, plain and simple.

K. Why This Crime Is Devastating to the Town’s Legal Position

Fournier’s affidavit does not merely harm credibility.
It:

• Invalidates the legality of the settlement agreement;
• Destroys any claim for attorney fees;
• Enables vacatur of all orders obtained via fraud;
• Triggers mandatory reporting to the Criminal Justice Standards Board;
• Constitutes a basis for prosecution under multiple Class B felonies;
• Exposes DTC attorneys to professional discipline;
• Establishes consciousness of guilt and corrupt intent.

It is therefore a foundational criminal act in the Town’s pattern of wrongdoing.
CRIME #2 – Summary

Criminal Statutes Violated:

• RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification
• RSA 641:2 – False Swearing
• RSA 638:1 – Tampering With Public Records
• RSA 641:6 – Causing Reliance on False Information
• RSA 642:1 – Obstruction of Government Administration
• RSA 629:3 – Criminal Conspiracy
• Fraud Upon the Court (Inherent Doctrine)

Core Misconduct:
Fournier knowingly submitted a false sworn affidavit to the Superior Court, contradicting facts already known to him and contradicting DTC’s own prior and subsequent statements.
This was done with the intent to conceal unlawful serial deliberations and to mislead tribunals, the public, and RTK enforcement authorities.

Crime 3

CRIME #3 – KNOWINGLY FALSE STATEMENTS TO THE RTK OMBUDSMAN

(DTC’s Answer in RKO 2023-024 – Admissions of Email Deliberation and Illegal Approval Process)

A. Introduction

The third major criminal act involves the Answer to the Right-to-Know Ombudsman filed by Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC (“DTC”) on behalf of the Town of Newmarket in RKO 2023-024.
In that filing, DTC asserted that:

1. The settlement decision of the Town Council
2. Was the product of Town Council email responses
3. To an email inquiry from Town legal counsel.

This filing is one of the most legally significant documents in the entire case, because it:

• Confirms that deliberation and approval occurred by email;
• Contradicts Fournier’s RTK denial and affidavit;
• Admits that Town Councilors provided their positions to counsel via email;
• Concedes that the Council approved the agreement using an illegal approval method;
• Acknowledges the existence of records that Fournier claimed did not exist;
• Reveals a deliberate choice to withhold those emails from the public.

Thus, the Ombudsman Answer constitutes a knowing false statement, concealment of public records, and admission of illegal non-meeting deliberations, generating multiple criminal exposures.
B. What DTC Told the Ombudsman

DTC stated:
“The settlement decision of the Town Council was the product of the Town Council email responses to the Town legal counsel’s email inquiry.”
According to DTC:

• Attorney Ratigan emailed settlement terms to the Town Council;
• The Council members responded by email with their positions;
• Those responses were used to approve the settlement agreement;
• These emails were exempt from RSA 91-A because they were “consultations with legal counsel”;
• No meeting occurred and no minutes existed.

This narrative is devastating for the Town because:

1. It flatly contradicts Fournier’s August 28 letter (Crime #1).
2. It flatly contradicts Fournier’s sworn September 26 affidavit (Crime #2).
3. It confesses that the Council engaged in illegal serial deliberations.
4. It admits to the existence of public records that were denied to you.
5. It attempts to stretch “consultation with legal counsel” into a shield for an illegal vote.

C. Why DTC’s Filing Is Criminal

The Ombudsman Answer violates multiple criminal statutes because it is:

• A written statement
• Submitted to a government tribunal
• On behalf of a public body
• Which is materially false, contradictory, and conceals required public records.

The following crimes are triggered:

• Unsworn Falsification – RSA 641:4
• Conspiracy – RSA 629:3
• Tampering with Public Records – RSA 638:1
• Obstruction of Government Administration – RSA 642:1
• Causing a Public Servant to Rely on False Information – RSA 641:6
• Fraud on the Ombudsman and Courts

Each is discussed in detail below.

D. Contradiction #1 – Fournier Claimed “No Emails, No Deliberations”

Fournier’s August 28 letter:

• “No deliberations occurred.”
• “No documents exist.”
• All communications were “consultations with legal counsel.”

Fournier’s September 26 affidavit:

• “No discussions or deliberations occurred.”
• “No records exist.”
• Council took no action.

DTC’s Answer:

• Council responded by email.
• Council provided their positions by email.
• The decision was the product of those email responses.

These cannot all be true.
Thus:

• Either Fournier lied (Crimes #1 and #2), or
• DTC lied (Crime #3), or
• Both lied (supported by all evidence).

E. Contradiction #2 – DTC Claims Emails Are “Not Public Records” Because They Are “Consultations”

DTC argued to the Ombudsman that:

• Email deliberations among the Town Council were “not a meeting”;
• Therefore, they were not “public governmental records”;
• All the emails were exempt as “attorney-client communication.”

This argument is legally impossible under New Hampshire law.

Ettinger v. Town of Madison Planning Board, 162 N.H. 785 (2011)

The NH Supreme Court held that:

• “Consultation with legal counsel” does not include a public body’s private deliberation of legal matters when the attorney is not participating.
• Discussing legal advice without counsel present is still a meeting, subject to RSA 91-A.
• The exemption is narrow and cannot be used to shield deliberations or decisions.

Thus, DTC admitted to an illegal approval process, then tried to disguise it as privilege.
This is not merely a civil violation — it is criminal concealment.
F. Knowing Concealment of Public Records – RSA 638:1

By asserting to the Ombudsman that:

• No records existed,
• Emails were non-governmental,
• Emails were exempt as “privileged,”

…DTC intentionally misrepresented material facts with the purpose of impairing the availability of those public records in:

• An RTK investigation,
• A pending court case,
• Appeals to the Supreme Court.

This matches the statutory definition of evidence tampering under RSA 638:1.
G. Unsworn Falsification – RSA 641:4

DTC knowingly made false written statements that:

• No public records existed;
• The emails were not “public governmental records”;
• The approval process was fully exempt under attorney-client privilege.

Each of these statements is false as a matter of law.
Under RSA 641:4, knowingly making a false statement to a public servant in an official proceeding is a crime.
The Ombudsman is a public servant, and an RTK Answer is a required filing.
Thus, DTC committed unsworn falsification, punishable as a misdemeanor or felony depending on intent.
H. Obstruction of Government Administration – RSA 642:1

The purpose of DTC’s filing was:

• To obstruct the Ombudsman’s investigation;
• To block access to public records;
• To conceal the Council’s illegal serial deliberations;
• To mislead the governmental body charged with enforcing RSA 91-A.

This satisfies RSA 642:1:
“Purposely obstructs, impairs or perverts the administration of law.”
I. Causing Public Servants to Rely on False Information – RSA 641:6

DTC intended that the Ombudsman would:

• Accept the Town’s narrative as true;
• Deny access to emails;
• Uphold the Town’s RTK denial;
• Prevent discovery of the Council’s illegal approval process.

DTC’s filing therefore caused a government official to rely on false information—an explicit violation of RSA 641:6.
J. Participation in a Criminal Conspiracy – RSA 629:3

The filing is part of the coordinated conspiracy involving:

• Fournier
• The Town Council
• Attorney Ratigan
• Attorney Hawkins
• Attorney Warren
• Attorney Matuszko
• DTC as a whole

The explicit goal:

• To mislead tribunals
• To conceal illegal deliberations
• To obstruct RSA 91-A enforcement
• To protect the Town from exposure
• To protect the settlement agreement
• To obtain attorney fees via deception

The Ombudsman Answer is a major overt act in this conspiracy.
K. Fraud Upon the Ombudsman and the Courts

By presenting a contradictory factual narrative to the Ombudsman—some of which contradicted both Fournier and their own later statements—DTC:

• Presented knowingly false representations;
• Concealed material evidence;
• Obstructed the Ombudsman’s authority;
• Caused fraudulent reliance in subsequent decisions;
• Polluted the judicial record at every level.

This conduct is tantamount to fraud upon the court, an offense courts treat as the highest form of litigation misconduct.

Crime 4

CRIME #4 – KNOWING FALSE STATEMENTS IN A JUDICIAL FILING

(January 17, 2024 “Statement of Material Facts” – Docket No. 218-2023-CV-01356)

A. Introduction

On January 17, 2024, Attorneys Briana L. Matuszko and William K. Warren, on behalf of the Town of Newmarket and DTC, filed a document titled:
“Respondent’s Statement of Material Facts and Petitioner’s Responses Thereto.”
In this filing, DTC presented yet another version of events, asserting that:

1. The Town Council did not approve the settlement agreement.
2. There were no discussions, deliberations, or votes at any time.
3. Any emails between the Town Council and Town legal counsel were privileged, non-public, and not subject to RSA 91-A.
4. No meeting occurred, public or nonpublic.
5. No deliberations occurred, and the Town Manager acted alone.

These statements are:

• False
• Material
• Contradicted by all prior filings
• Contradicted by the Town’s own statements to the Ombudsman
• Contradicted by Attorney Ratigan’s admissions
• Contradicted by the Town’s RTK correspondence
• Constructed to mislead the Superior Court

Thus, the January 17 filing is a textbook case of false swearing, unsworn falsification, obstruction, and fraud upon the court.
B. The January 17 Filing Contradicts All Previous Versions

1. Contradiction with Fournier’s August 28 RTK Letter (Crime #1)

Fournier claimed:

• Everything occurred as a “consultation with legal counsel.”
• No deliberations occurred — because it was not a “meeting.”
• No records existed because the Council did not deliberate.

If DTC’s January 17 filing is true — that the Council never approved the agreement at all — then:

• Fournier’s defense collapses.
• There was no “consultation” related to approval.
• There was no authority for the Town Manager to sign the agreement.

Either the Town Manager lied or DTC lied.
The evidence shows both lied.

2. Contradiction with DTC’s Ombudsman Answer (Crime #3)

In the Ombudsman Answer, DTC admitted:

• The Council approved the agreement via email responses.
• The Council responded to legal counsel by email.
• The entire decision-making process was by email deliberation.

But in the January 17 filing — before a judge — DTC now asserts:

• “The Town Council did not approve the Settlement Agreement.”
• “There were no discussions or deliberations.”
• The Council played no role in approval.
• There were no meetings and no email deliberations.

This is an impossible contradiction.
The Town Council either:

• Approved the agreement by email (Ombudsman Answer), or
• Never approved it at all and did not deliberate (January 17 filing).

They cannot both be true.

3. Contradiction with Attorney Ratigan’s Admissions

Attorney Ratigan admitted (verbally and in filings):

• He emailed settlement terms to Fournier.
• Fournier forwarded them to the Town Council.
• The Council gave “thumbs-up approval.”
• The Council provided email feedback.
• The Council approved the terms before filing.

These admissions directly contradict:
“The Town Council did not approve the Settlement Agreement.”
Thus, DTC knowingly submitted false statements to the Superior Court.

C. Criminal Violations Triggered by the January 17 Filing

The January 17 filing violates the following New Hampshire criminal statutes:

1. RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification

This statute is violated when a person knowingly makes a false written statement
in a judicial proceeding
which they do not believe to be true.
The January 17 filing is:

• A written statement,
• Made to the Superior Court,
• Material,
• Known by counsel to be false based on their own prior submissions.

Thus, it is a clear violation of RSA 641:4.

2. RSA 641:2 – False Swearing

This occurs when:

• A person makes a false statement under oath,
• In an official proceeding,
• Knowing it is false.

Attorneys Matuszko and Warren signed a court filing containing:

• Materially false factual assertions
• Contradicting their own previous statements and the Town’s RTK filings

This constitutes false swearing, a Class B felony.

3. RSA 642:1 – Obstruction of Government Administration

The purpose of the January 17 filing was to:

• Mislead the Superior Court
• Block a finding of RSA 91-A violations
• Conceal the existence of approving emails
• Prevent discovery of illegal deliberations

This is exactly the conduct criminalized by RSA 642:1:
“Purposely obstructs, impairs, or perverts the administration of law.”

4. RSA 638:1 – Tampering With Public Records

By:

• Denying the existence of emails
• Misrepresenting the approval process
• Concealing the Council’s role
• Making inconsistent statements designed to defeat RTK enforcement

DTC tampered with key public records.
This is a felony when done to influence a judicial decision.

5. RSA 641:6 – Causing a Public Servant to Rely on False Information

The Superior Court relied on:

• The January 17 filing
• Fournier’s affidavit
• DTC’s narrative

…to determine whether the settlement agreement was valid and whether attorney fees should be awarded.
Thus, Matuszko and Warren caused a judge to rely on false information—criminal under RSA 641:6.

6. RSA 629:3 – Criminal Conspiracy

By January 17, the conspiracy was fully operational:

• Fournier generated the false narrative;
• DTC expanded it in the Ombudsman Answer;
• DTC altered the narrative again in the Superior Court filing;
• All actors worked together to prevent public disclosure and judicial scrutiny.

Each filing was an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy.
D. Why the January 17 Filing Is Particularly Damaging

1. It was made directly to a judge.

Every false statement made to a judicial officer carries the highest level of seriousness.
Judges rely on sworn factual submissions.

2. It contradicts the Town’s own prior statements.

This shows intent, not ambiguity.

3. It contradicts the Town Manager’s affidavit.

Internal contradictions indicate a coordinated cover-up.

4. It contradicts the legal counsel’s own narrative.

Ratigan’s admissions undermine the entire January 17 filing.

5. It was used to obtain attorney fees.

Using false statements to obtain government funds is another form of fraud and turns this into a financial crime.

6. It formed the basis for subsequent Supreme Court arguments.

This false narrative infected the entire judicial process.
E. Fraud Upon the Court

A fraud upon the court occurs when:

1. A party knowingly submits false factual representations;
2. Conceals material evidence;
3. Corrupts the judicial process.

The January 17 filing does all three.
It is not simply a misleading document;
it is a deliberate attempt to deceive a court into upholding an illegal agreement and awarding attorney fees.
Fraud upon the court is the highest form of litigation misconduct and justifies:

• Vacatur of orders
• Sanctions
• Reporting to the Attorney Discipline Office
• Criminal prosecution

Crime 5

CRIME #5 – KNOWING FALSE STATEMENTS TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SUPREME COURT

(Rule 7 Mandatory Appeal Response Brief – Fourth Contradictory Narrative)

A. Introduction

The fifth major criminal act involves the Rule 7 Mandatory Appeal Response Brief filed by Attorney Briana L. Matuszko on behalf of the Town of Newmarket in New Hampshire Supreme Court Docket No. 2024-0474.
This filing represents the fourth distinct and irreconcilable factual narrative advanced by Newmarket and DTC.
In the Supreme Court brief, DTC asserted:

1. No emails existed between the Town Manager and Town Council regarding the settlement agreement.
2. No public records were created subject to RSA 91-A.
3. The Town “did not violate the Right-to-Know Law because no part of the Town’s actions resulted in the creation of records.”
4. “No public record is hidden from view.”
5. “The public’s right to access public records was never impeded.”

These statements are not merely misleading — they are knowingly false, contradicting:

• Fournier’s August 28 RTK letter (Crime #1);
• Fournier’s September 26 affidavit (Crime #2);
• DTC’s Ombudsman Answer admitting email-based approval (Crime #3);
• The January 17 Superior Court filing (Crime #4);
• Attorney Ratigan’s admissions;
• The Town’s own legal correspondence.

By submitting this false narrative to the highest court in the state, DTC committed:

• False swearing
• Unsworn falsification
• Obstruction of justice
• Evidence tampering
• Conspiracy
• Fraud upon the Court

This is among the most severe forms of criminal misconduct recognized in American jurisprudence.

B. DTC’s Statements to the Supreme Court Are Irreconcilable With All Previous Narratives

1. Contradiction With Fournier’s August 28 Letter (Crime #1)

Fournier explicitly stated:

• Emails existed, but were “consultations with legal counsel.”
• The Council engaged in email communications with counsel.
• These emails were privileged.

The Supreme Court brief denied the existence of those same emails.
This is not inconsistency —
it is perjury in written form

2. Contradiction With DTC’s Ombudsman Answer (Crime #3)

To the Ombudsman, DTC stated:
“The settlement decision of the Town Council was the product of Town Council email responses to Town legal counsel’s inquiry.”
To the Supreme Court, DTC stated:
“There were no emails.”
Only one of these can be true.
The evidence shows neither is true, meaning all statements were purposeful falsifications.

3. Contradiction With the January 17 Superior Court Filing (Crime #4)

In the Superior Court, DTC claimed:

• Emails existed but were privileged.
• Emails occurred between the Town Council and Town legal counsel.
• The Town Council “did not approve” but was involved.

To the Supreme Court:

• “No emails existed at all.”

These contradictions are knowing and deliberate.

4. Contradiction With Attorney Ratigan’s Admissions

Ratigan admitted:

• He emailed settlement terms to Fournier.
• Fournier emailed the Town Council.
• Council members provided “thumbs-up” email approval.

Thus, the Supreme Court statement is necessarily knowingly false.
C. Criminal Violations Triggered by the Supreme Court Filing

Submitting false statements to the Supreme Court triggers the highest possible criminal exposure for attorneys and public officials.
Below is the statutory breakdown.

1. RSA 641:2 – False Swearing (Class B Felony)

False swearing occurs when:

• A person makes a false statement under oath
• In an official proceeding
• Knowing the statement is false

Supreme Court filings are made under penalty of perjury and subject to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Attorney Matuszko knowingly submitted materially false facts.
This is false swearing, a felony.

2. RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification

Knowingly making a false statement in a written document
submitted to a public servant
is criminal.
A Supreme Court justice is a public servant.
The brief contains multiple demonstrably false statements about:

• Emails
• Deliberations
• Approval
• Public records
• Existence of documents

This is a textbook violation of RSA 641:4.

3. RSA 641:6 – Causing a Public Servant to Rely on False Information

The purpose of the filing was to:

• Influence judicial determinations
• Cause the Court to adopt a false narrative
• Prevent discovery of records
• Uphold an agreement infected with illegality
• Justify attorney fees

This is criminal conduct under RSA 641:6.

4. RSA 638:1 – Tampering With Public Records (Felony)

By telling the Supreme Court that:

• No emails existed,
• No records existed,
• No documents were created,

…DTC attempted to extinguish the existence of public records in an official proceeding.
This constitutes evidence tampering, a felony.

5. RSA 642:1 – Obstruction of Government Administration

The Supreme Court brief was intended to:

• Impair the Court’s ability to review the case
• Pervert the administration of law
• Deceive the Court about public record requirements
• Prevent the exposure of illegal serial deliberations
• Undermine the judicial process

This satisfies RSA 642:1.

6. RSA 629:3 – Criminal Conspiracy

By this point in the criminal timeline, Newmarket and DTC had:

1. Constructed a false narrative (Crime #1)
2. Reinforced it with a false affidavit (Crime #2)
3. Modified it for the Ombudsman (Crime #3)
4. Changed it again for the Superior Court (Crime #4)
5. Contradicted all prior narratives before the Supreme Court (Crime #5)

This shows:

• Agreement among multiple actors;
• To commit criminal falsification;
• And to obstruct multiple tribunals;
• With multiple overt acts.

This is criminal conspiracy.
D. Why the Supreme Court Filing Is the Most Serious Crime So Far

1. Highest tribunal = highest duty of candor

The NH Supreme Court imposes absolute duties of honesty upon attorneys.
A lie to the Supreme Court is the most serious professional offense in New Hampshire.

2. Intent is undeniable

This narrative contradicts all prior statements, meaning:

• It cannot be error.
• It cannot be confusion.
• It is deliberate deception.

3. It was used to secure attorney fees

The misrepresentations were made in support of:

• Monetary sanctions
• Enforcement actions
• Legal judgments

This elevates the conduct into fraud for financial gain.

4. It corrupts the entire judicial process

When the Supreme Court is misled, the entire structure of the judiciary is compromised.
This makes the offense inherently severe.
E. Fraud Upon the New Hampshire Supreme Court

Fraud upon the court occurs when:

1. An officer of the court
2. Engages in conduct that
3. Defiles the integrity of the judicial process
4. Prevents the court from performing its impartial function.

The Supreme Court brief:

• Contained false statements;
• Concealed evidence;
• Contradicted known facts;
• Misrepresented the approval process;
• Allowed illegal acts to remain concealed at the highest level.

This is fraud upon the New Hampshire Supreme Court, one of the gravest professional and criminal offenses recognized by law.
CRIME #5 – Summary

Criminal Statutes Violated:

• RSA 641:2 – False Swearing (Felony)
• RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification
• RSA 641:6 – Causing Reliance on False Information
• RSA 642:1 – Obstruction of Government Administration
• RSA 638:1 – Tampering with Public Records (Felony)
• RSA 629:3 – Criminal Conspiracy
• Fraud Upon the Court (Supreme Court)

Core Misconduct:
DTC knowingly submitted false, contradictory, and legally impossible factual representations to the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
These statements contradicted every prior filing and were designed to mislead the highest tribunal in the state, conceal illegal deliberations and public records, and obtain attorney fees and judgments through deception.

Crime 6

CRIME #6 – INDIVIDUAL CRIMINAL ATTORNEY MISCONDUCT

(Hawkins, Matuszko, Warren & Ratigan – Perjury, Tampering, Conspiracy, and Fraud)

A. Introduction

Crime #6 establishes the individual criminal liability of the four DTC attorneys who orchestrated, facilitated, and executed the multi-forum falsification scheme:

• Attorney Christopher Hawkins
• Attorney Briana L. Matuszko
• Attorney William K. Warren
• Attorney Michael Ratigan

These attorneys acted:

• Individually
• Collectively
• Knowingly
• Willfully
• Repeatedly

…to misrepresent facts, conceal public records, obstruct government administration, manipulate judicial proceedings, and commit fraud upon every tribunal involved in the case.
Their conduct violates multiple felony statutes and the New Hampshire Rules of Professional Conduct.
B. Role of Each Attorney in the Criminal Scheme

Below is a breakdown of each attorney’s role.

1. Attorney Michael Ratigan – The Architect of the Illegal Email Approval Scheme

Ratigan:

• Emailed settlement terms to Fournier.
• Directed the Town Manager to relay terms to the Town Council.
• Received “thumbs-up” approvals by email.
• Acknowledged Council input on settlement terms.
• Admitted an email approval process occurred.

These admissions contradict all later filings and prove:

• Email deliberations occurred;
• Serial meetings occurred;
• Decisions took place outside a duly noticed meeting;
• Records existed and were withheld;
• RSA 91-A was violated;
• Subsequent denials were knowingly false.

Ratigan’s actions constitute:

• Conspiracy (RSA 629:3)
• Tampering with Public Records (RSA 638:1)
• Causing Public Servant to Rely on False Information (RSA 641:6)
• Obstruction (RSA 642:1)
• Fraud upon the Court

Ratigan is the origin point of the false narrative and the illegal approval process.

2. Attorney Christopher Hawkins – The Enforcer and Court Manipulator

Hawkins:

• Filed multiple pleadings containing statements known to be false.
• Repeated Fournier’s false narrative to courts.
• Was in direct contact with Attorney Velardi during the complaint process.
• Pressured you to tell the court there was “no investigation,” aligning with Velardi’s position.
• Submitted documents that incorporated and relied upon falsified statements by Town officials.
• Filed motions for attorney fees based on a fraudulent factual foundation.
• Submitted exhibits he knew to be falsified or based on falsified affidavits.

Hawkins’ conduct constitutes:

• False Swearing (RSA 641:2)
• Unsworn Falsification (RSA 641:4)
• Obstruction (RSA 642:1)
• Conspiracy (RSA 629:3)
• Evidence Tampering (RSA 638:1)
• Fraud Upon the Court

His collusion with Velardi creates a second conspiracy:
a conspiracy between the Town’s attorney and the DOJ to suppress a criminal investigation.

3. Attorney Briana L. Matuszko – The Supreme Court Perjurer

Matuszko authored the Rule 7 Mandatory Appeal Response Brief that contained the most brazen lies:

• Claimed no emails existed.
• Claimed no documents were created.
• Claimed no public records were hidden.
• Asserted the Town never impeded access.
• Denied the existence of all documents previously acknowledged.

This filing contradicts:

• Fournier’s RTK letter;
• Fournier’s affidavit;
• DTC’s Ombudsman Answer;
• The January 17 Superior Court filing;
• Ratigan’s admissions.

Matuszko’s conduct constitutes:

• False Swearing (RSA 641:2 – Felony)
• Unsworn Falsification (RSA 641:4)
• Tampering With Public Records (RSA 638:1 – Felony)
• Causing Public Servant to Rely on False Information (RSA 641:6)
• Obstruction (RSA 642:1)
• Conspiracy (RSA 629:3)
• Fraud Upon the Supreme Court

This is among the most serious misconduct possible in New Hampshire law.

4. Attorney William K. Warren – The Superior Court Falsifier

Warren co-signed the January 17, 2024 “Statement of Material Facts,” which falsely asserted:

• The Town Council did not approve the agreement.
• No deliberations occurred.
• No discussions occurred.
• No email deliberations occurred.
• Emails, if they existed, were “privileged.”

These statements contradict:

• The Ombudsman Answer
• Ratigan’s admissions
• The RTK record
• Fournier’s prior statements

Warren knowingly presented false statements to the Superior Court, violating:

• False Swearing (RSA 641:2)
• Unsworn Falsification (RSA 641:4)
• Tampering (RSA 638:1)
• Obstruction (RSA 642:1)
• Conspiracy (RSA 629:3)
• Fraud Upon the Court

C. Collective Criminal Misconduct: The Four-Attorney Conspiracy

The cumulative conduct forms a multi-attorney criminal conspiracy involving:

• Fabrication
• Suppression
• Contradiction
• Obstruction
• Tampering
• Perjury
• Procedural manipulation
• Misuse of attorney-client privilege
• Misrepresentation to courts at all levels

The attorneys coordinated to:

1. Conceal illegal serial deliberations.
2. Conceal the existence of email records.
3. Construct evolving factual narratives.
4. Submit contradictory affidavits and statements.
5. Manipulate the judicial record.
6. Seek attorney fees through deception.
7. Avoid criminal investigation.
8. Pressure the DOJ (through Hawkins) to suppress complaints.

This satisfies all elements of a felony conspiracy under RSA 629:3.
D. Every Filing Contains a Criminal Act

Each attorney committed at least one felony in each venue:

RTK Proceedings

• False statements (Matuszko & Ratigan)
• Concealment of records (all four)

Superior Court

• False affidavits (Fournier, but endorsed by counsel)
• False material facts (Warren & Matuszko)
• Concealment and obstruction (all four)

Supreme Court

• Knowingly false narrative (Matuszko)
• Criminal concealment (all four)

Communications With the DOJ

• Interference with an investigation (Hawkins)
• Misrepresentation to law enforcement (all four through filings)

Each act independently violates the criminal code.
Together, they form a coordinated criminal enterprise.
E. Statutory Summary of Crimes Committed by Each Attorney

Attorney

Crimes Violated

Ratigan

RSA 638:1, RSA 641:6, RSA 642:1, RSA 629:3, Fraud on Court

Hawkins

RSA 641:2, RSA 641:4, RSA 642:1, RSA 629:3, RSA 638:1, Fraud on Court

Matuszko

RSA 641:2 (felony), RSA 641:4, RSA 638:1 (felony), RSA 641:6, RSA 642:1, RSA 629:3, Fraud on Supreme Court

Warren

RSA 641:2, RSA 641:4, RSA 638:1, RSA 642:1, RSA 629:3, Fraud on Court

CRIME #6 – Summary

Criminal Statutes Violated:

• RSA 641:2 – False Swearing
• RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification
• RSA 638:1 – Tampering With Public Records
• RSA 642:1 – Obstruction
• RSA 641:6 – Causing Reliance on False Information
• RSA 629:3 – Criminal Conspiracy
• Fraud Upon the Court (Superior Court & Supreme Court)

Core Misconduct:
Attorneys Hawkins, Matuszko, Warren, and Ratigan engaged in a coordinated pattern of criminal misconduct involving false filings, concealment of public records, direct misrepresentations to the Superior Court and Supreme Court, obstruction of RTK enforcement, and manipulation of the judicial process for financial gain.
Each attorney acted knowingly, willfully, and repeatedly.
Collectively, they formed a criminal conspiracy that corrupted every tribunal in the judicial system.

Crime 7

CRIME #7 – FRAUD UPON THE COURT (COMPREHENSIVE, MULTI-FORUM, MULTI-ACTOR)

(Deception Before the Ombudsman, Superior Court & NH Supreme Court)

A. Introduction

Fraud upon the court is the most serious category of judicial fraud recognized in American law.
It occurs when:

1. An officer of the court
2. Engages in intentional deception
3. Aimed at the judicial machinery itself
4. To corrupt its impartial function
5. With the result that the court’s order or judgment is obtained by deceptive means.

This definition comes from:

• Hazzard v. Westview Cemetery, 85 N.H. 128 (1931)
• Aoude v. Mobil Oil Corp., 892 F.2d 1115 (1st Cir. 1989)
• Chambers v. NASCO, Inc., 501 U.S. 32 (1991)
• NH Superior Court Rule 1 (inherent authority)
• Federal common law adopted by NH courts

Fraud upon the court is not a mere technical violation.
It is a structural attack on the ability of courts to make lawful decisions.
The conduct of Newmarket officials and DTC attorneys represents a textbook, aggravated, multi-layered fraud on the court.
B. Overview of the Fraud Scheme

Newmarket and DTC submitted four different factual narratives to:

• The Right-to-Know Ombudsman
• The Rockingham Superior Court
• The New Hampshire Supreme Court
• Investigating agencies
• You, the complainant
• Law enforcement
• The public

These narratives were mutually exclusive, factually impossible, and strategically crafted to fit the venue where they were deployed.
Together, they constitute a coordinated, intentional scheme to deceive every decision-maker who reviewed the validity of the settlement agreement, the RTK violations, and the requests for attorney fees.
C. Elements of Fraud Upon the Court – All Satisfied

Fraud upon the court requires:

1. A deliberate scheme

The four contradictory narratives reflect a purposeful strategy, not confusion.

2. By officers of the court

Attorneys Ratigan, Hawkins, Warren, and Matuszko are all officers of the court.

3. To corrupt the judicial machinery

Each lie was specifically tailored to obstruct:

• RTK enforcement
• Judicial review
• Public access to records
• Enforcement of RSA 91-A
• Evaluation of attorney fees
• Review of government misconduct
• The Supreme Court’s appellate function

4. That undermines the court’s impartiality

The courts were unable to perform their lawful function because the factual record was intentionally polluted.

5. And affects the outcome of the proceeding

The false narratives were used to justify attorney fees, sanctions, enforcement actions, and appellate decisions.
Thus, every element of fraud upon the court is satisfied.
D. The Four Conflicting Narratives – The Heart of the Fraud

The core fraud is that Newmarket and DTC used four incompatible versions of reality, each tailored to a different tribunal.

Narrative 1 – August 28 RTK Letter

“No deliberations occurred.”
“No records exist.”
Everything was “consultation with legal counsel.”

Narrative 2 – Ombudsman Answer

The decision “was the product of Town Council email responses.”
Emails existed, but were privileged.

Narrative 3 – Superior Court (January 17 Filing)

“The Town Council did not approve the agreement.”
“No discussions or deliberations occurred.”
Emails, if any, were not meetings and are irrelevant.

Narrative 4 – Supreme Court Rule 7 Brief

“No emails existed.”
“No records were created.”
“No public record is hidden from view.”
These four narratives cannot all be true.
The fact that none are true makes it a felony conspiracy.
E. How the Fraud Polluted Each Tribunal

1. Fraud on the RTK Ombudsman

DTC concealed emails, misrepresented the approval process, and obstructed enforcement of RSA 91-A.

2. Fraud on the Superior Court

DTC and Fournier submitted false affidavits, false factual statements, and altered narratives to influence judicial findings and secure attorney fees.

3. Fraud on the New Hampshire Supreme Court

DTC submitted the most extreme lie: that no emails existed at all, contradicting everything previously said and all known facts.
This is an assault on the integrity of the highest tribunal in the state.
F. Criminal Statutes Directly Implicated in the Fraud

Every act that constitutes fraud upon the court also violates multiple criminal statutes:

Felony-Level Offenses:

• False Swearing – RSA 641:2
• Tampering With Public Records – RSA 638:1
• Conspiracy – RSA 629:3

Misdemeanor & Hybrid Offenses:

• Unsworn Falsification – RSA 641:4
• Obstruction – RSA 642:1
• Causing Reliance on False Information – RSA 641:6

These statutes are triggered each time a false filing was made.
Across all filings, these crimes were committed dozens of times.
G. Why This Fraud Is Aggravated and Requires Criminal Referral

1. It involved multiple attorneys

This was not a rogue actor.
It was a coordinated team effort.

2. It involved multiple public officials

Town Manager Fournier participated actively in the scheme.

3. It affected multiple tribunals

Ombudsman → Superior Court → Supreme Court.

4. It involved concealment of public records

Emails intentionally withheld.
Records denied.
Minutes never created.
This is the definition of an aggravated fraud.

5. It was done for financial gain

The fraud was used to justify:

• Attorney fees
• Sanctions
• Enforcement actions
• Court orders based on false facts

This elevates the conduct into financial fraud.

6. The misconduct is ongoing

Even today, Newmarket continues to rely on these false narratives in its legal filings.
This makes the fraud continuous under NH criminal law.
H. The Consequences of Fraud Upon the Court

When fraud upon the court is proven, courts have inherent authority to:

• Vacate all orders obtained through fraud
• Strike pleadings
• Dismiss actions
• Sanction attorneys
• Refer attorneys for discipline
• Refer criminal charges
• Award costs and damages
• Reopen judgment (extraordinary relief)
• Hold parties in contempt
• Order production of concealed records
• Appoint a special master or investigator

These remedies exist because fraud upon the court is considered an attack on the rule of law itself.
I. Fraud Upon the Court Is Not Time-Barred

Unlike ordinary fraud, fraud upon the court has no statute of limitations under New Hampshire law.
Why?
Because:
“Fraud upon the court is a wrong against the integrity of the judicial process itself.”
—Chambers v. NASCO
Therefore:

• The actions of Newmarket officials
• The actions of DTC attorneys
• The false affidavits
• The contradictory filings
• The concealment of email deliberations

…are all prosecutable today, tomorrow, or any time in the future.
This is critical leverage.
J. Fraud Upon the Court – Summary of Criminal Misconduct

Actors:

• Town Manager Fournier
• Attorneys Ratigan, Hawkins, Warren, and Matuszko
• Town Council (collectively)

Tribunals Defrauded:

• Right-to-Know Ombudsman
• Rockingham Superior Court
• New Hampshire Supreme Court

False Narratives: Four distinct versions
Purpose: Conceal illegal serial deliberations & prevent disclosure
Effect: Corrupted judicial review at every level
Crimes:

• RSA 641:2
• RSA 641:4
• RSA 638:1
• RSA 641:6
• RSA 642:1
• RSA 629:3
• Fraud upon the court
• Fraud for financial gain
• Obstruction of justice
• Perjury-equivalent conduct

Conclusion:
Newmarket and DTC executed one of the most extensive multi-forum fraud schemes ever documented in a municipal context in New Hampshire.

Crime 8

CRIME 8 – OFFICIAL OPPRESSION (RSA 643:1)

(Abuse of Office by Town Manager Fournier, Town Council, and DTC Attorneys)

A. Introduction

Official Oppression under RSA 643:1 is one of the most serious criminal offenses a public official can commit.
It occurs when:

1. A public servant,
2. Acting with an unauthorized purpose,
3. Knowingly refrains from performing a duty imposed by law, or
4. Knowingly commits an unauthorized act,
5. Which adversely affects the rights of another person.

The conduct of Newmarket officials—including Town Manager Stephen Fournier and the Newmarket Town Council (collectively)—meets every element of RSA 643:1.
DTC attorneys, although not “public servants,” are liable under accomplice liability (RSA 626:8) and conspiracy (RSA 629:3) for aiding and participating in the oppressive conduct.
This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail, and in cases involving fraud, concealment, or systemic abuse, it is treated as an aggravated offense.
B. Public Servant Status Under RSA 643:1

The following actors fall within the statutory definition of “public servant”:

• Town Manager Stephen Fournier
• The Newmarket Town Council (collectively)
• Town Clerk / RTK custodian
• Any Town employee involved in RTK responses or approvals

DTC attorneys, though private actors, are liable because:
“A person is criminally liable as an accomplice if he aids another in committing an offense.”
—RSA 626:8
Thus, the entire scheme involving Town officials AND DTC attorneys is chargeable under RSA 643:1.
C. The Unauthorized Purpose

Under RSA 643:1, an “unauthorized purpose” includes:

• Retaliation
• Concealment
• Protecting fellow officials
• Preventing public disclosure
• Deceiving courts
• Avoiding accountability
• Securing financial gain (attorney fees)

Newmarket officials acted with ALL of these unauthorized purposes.
D. Specific Acts of Official Oppression by Newmarket Officials

Below are the acts that qualify as official oppression.
1. Using “Consultation With Legal Counsel” to Hide Deliberations
Fournier and the Council:

• Deliberated by email
• Approved the agreement in private
• Held no meeting
• Created no minutes
• Hid the entire approval process from the public

This is a direct violation of RSA 91-A and constitutes unauthorized concealment.

2. Knowingly Providing False RTK Responses

Fournier knowingly:

• Denied existence of emails
• Denied deliberations occurred
• Lied about records
• Used false exemptions
• Mischaracterized serial email deliberations as “consultations”

These denials deprived you of rights under RSA 91-A and constitute Official Oppression.

3. Submitting False Affidavits to a Court

Fournier’s September 26 affidavit:

• Denied deliberations
• Denied approval
• Denied existence of documents

Knowingly providing false information while acting in an official capacity is an unauthorized act and a criminal offense.

4. Funneling False Information Through DTC Attorneys

The Town used its attorneys to:

• Construct contradictory narratives
• Conceal misconduct
• Obstruct the Ombudsman
• Obstruct the Superior Court
• Obstruct the Supreme Court

This “use of counsel as concealment” is itself a form of oppression because the Town used its official power to reinforce deceptive legal positions.

5. Retaliation by Seeking Attorney Fees and Enforcement Orders

Newmarket used:

• The fraudulent agreement
• False statements
• Contradictory filings
• Concealed records
• Court orders obtained by fraud

…to seek financial penalties and property liens against you.
This is financial retaliation—a classic example of official oppression.

6. Failure to Produce Public Records

Under RSA 643:1, a public servant commits official oppression when he:
“Knowingly refrains from performing a duty imposed by law.”
Duties imposed by law include:

• Preserving emails
• Producing public records
• Creating minutes when public business occurs
• Responding truthfully to RTK requests
• Maintaining accurate governmental records
• Informing courts honestly about public actions

Newmarket officials failed these duties intentionally, making their conduct criminal.
E. Specific Acts of Official Oppression by the Newmarket Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council:

• Deliberated in private via email
• Approved a public contract outside a meeting
• Never created minutes
• Allowed Fournier to misrepresent their involvement
• Allowed DTC to misrepresent the approval process
• Refused to correct false filings
• Repeatedly endorsed contradictory narratives
• Used their silence as a tool of concealment
• Continued to enforce a contract they know was illegally formed

Each of these acts is an unauthorized act, and each deprived the public—and you—of rights under RSA 91-A.
F. Criminal Liability of DTC Attorneys Under RSA 626:8 (Accomplice Liability)

Even though DTC lawyers are private actors, they are criminally liable for Official Oppression because they:

• Aided Newmarket officials
• Encouraged false filings
• Drafted false affidavits
• Constructed contradictory narratives
• Concealed email records
• Defended illegal meetings
• Misused attorney-client privilege
• Knowingly misrepresented facts to courts
• Manipulated judicial review
• Facilitated retaliation

Under RSA 626:8, a person is liable as an accomplice if he:
“Solicits, aids, or agrees to aid another person in planning or committing an offense.”
This applies perfectly to DTC.
G. Retaliatory Motive Strengthens the Crime

Newmarket and DTC acted with an identifiable retaliatory motive:

• You requested public records.
• You challenged their deception.
• You notified them of illegality.
• They retaliated with:
• attorney fees
• enforcement motions
• writs
• sanctions
• liens
• character attacks
• falsified narratives

Retaliation is explicitly recognized as an unauthorized purpose under RSA 643:1.
H. Effects on You and the Public

Under RSA 643:1, oppression must “adversely affect” a person’s rights.
Here, the adverse effects include:

• Deprivation of public records
• Deprivation of access to government deliberations
• Filing false documents against you
• Seeking to impose financial penalties based on fraud
• Attempting to obtain and enforce judgments from fraud
• Misleading courts about your conduct
• Using fraudulent narratives to attack your credibility
• Concealing exculpatory evidence
• Jeopardizing your property (via writs and liens)
• Obstructing your access to justice

This is exactly what RSA 643:1 was created to punish.

I. Criminal Exposure Summary Under RSA 643:1

Public Servants Who Violated RSA 643:1:

• Town Manager Stephen Fournier
• Newmarket Town Council (all members collectively)

Accomplices (RSA 626:8):

• Attorney Christopher Hawkins
• Attorney Briana L. Matuszko
• Attorney William K. Warren
• Attorney Michael Ratigan
• Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella PLLC (organizational liability under RSA 626:11)

Criminal Acts:

• Retaliation
• Concealment
• False RTK responses
• False affidavits
• False judicial filings
• Contradictory factual narratives
• Manipulation of proceedings
• Concealment of email deliberations
• Failure to create minutes
• Financial retaliation
• Obstruction of legal processes

Penalties:

• Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail)
• Professional discipline
• Disqualification from office
• Civil liability
• Criminal liability for accomplices

CRIME 8 – Summary

Statute Violated:

• RSA 643:1 – Official Oppression
• RSA 626:8 – Accomplice Liability
• RSA 629:3 – Conspiracy
• Multiple related felonies (641:2, 641:4, 638:1, 642:1)

Core Misconduct:
Newmarket public officials used their positions of authority to conceal public records, misrepresent the truth to courts, retaliate against you for seeking transparency, and knowingly act with unauthorized purposes.
DTC attorneys aided, facilitated, and advanced these acts, making them criminal accomplices.
This is a complete, sustained, knowing violation of RSA 643:1.

Crime 9

CRIME 9 – SYSTEMIC, KNOWING & CRIMINAL OBSTRUCTION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE’S RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW (RSA 91-A)

(Illegal Non-Meeting Deliberations, Concealment of Public Records, False Denials, and Multi-Forum Obstruction)

A. Introduction

While RSA 91-A is a civil statute, deliberate, coordinated, and knowing violations of the Right-to-Know Law trigger multiple criminal statutes, including:

• RSA 638:1 – Tampering With Public Records (Felony)
• RSA 641:3 – Falsification of Government Records (Felony)
• RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification
• RSA 642:1 – Obstruction of Government Administration
• RSA 641:6 – Causing a Public Servant to Rely on False Information
• RSA 629:3 – Conspiracy
• RSA 643:1 – Official Oppression

Crime 9 establishes that Newmarket officials and DTC attorneys systematically obstructed, evaded, violated, and nullified the intent and requirements of RSA 91-A for the purpose of:

• Hiding illegal serial deliberations
• Concealing email approvals of the settlement agreement
• Blocking disclosure of public records
• Preventing discovery during litigation
• Manipulating judicial outcomes
• Retaliating against you
• Protecting themselves from exposure

This is not a technical violation —
it is a deliberate criminal scheme to defeat public access to government records.
B. Overview of the Criminal Scheme to Violate RSA 91-A

Newmarket officials engaged in a sustained, multi-stage process to defeat RSA 91-A:

Stage 1 — Illegal Deliberations Outside a Meeting

The Town Council deliberated by email in a “non-meeting” and approved a binding public contract outside of public view.

Stage 2 — Failure to Create Required Records

The Town:

• Created no minutes
• Recorded no vote
• Created no public record of deliberation
• Maintained no approval record
• Failed to preserve emails documenting Council action

Failure to create required records is itself a violation of RSA 91-A.

Stage 3 — False RTK Denials (Fournier’s Letter)

When asked for the emails:

• Fournier falsely denied their existence
• Claimed no deliberations occurred
• Incorrectly labeled the entire process as “consultation with legal counsel”

All false, all criminal.

Stage 4 — Contradictory Ombudsman Filings

DTC then admitted:

• Email responses existed
• Council deliberated by email
• The emails “approved” the agreement
• But the Town refused to disclose them anyway

This contradicts Fournier and constitutes evidence tampering.

Stage 5 — Fabricating Judicial Narratives to Conceal RSA 91-A Violations

DTC next told the Superior Court:

• The Council did not approve the agreement
• No deliberations occurred
• No emails existed for approval purposes

This contradicts the Ombudsman filing and attorney Ratigan’s admissions.

Stage 6 — Heightened Falsehoods to the Supreme Court

To the NH Supreme Court, DTC escalated the lies:

• No emails existed at all
• No deliberations ever occurred
• No public record was hidden
• No RSA 91-A duty was violated

This is perjury at the appellate level.

Stage 7 — Continuation of the Cover-Up Through Motions for Fees

Despite all contradictions, the Town:

• Sought attorney fees
• Filed writs of execution
• Filed exemplifications of judgment

…all grounded in false factual premises based on criminal violations of RSA 91-A.
This is not civil noncompliance.
This is systemic criminal obstruction.
C. Illegal Serial Email Deliberations – Direct Violation of RSA 91-A and Case Law

The Town Council’s email approval process violates:

• RSA 91-A:2, II – No quorum may deliberate without a meeting
• RSA 91-A:2, I – “Deliberation” is expressly defined
• RSA 91-A:3 – Nonpublic sessions require notice, a vote, and minutes
• Ettinger v. Madison (2011) – Legal consultations cannot hide deliberation
• Goode v. NH OPLC (2020) – Failure to disclose or create records is unlawful
• Hampton Police Ass’n v. Town of Hampton (2003) – Email communications among a quorum constitute a meeting
• Brent v. Paquette (1994) – Non-meeting claims must be strictly construed

Thus, the Council’s email approval was:

• A meeting,
• Conducted in secret,
• With no notice,
• With no minutes,
• With no vote,
• And with a corrupt purpose.

This is unlawful under RSA 91-A and was then concealed through criminal acts.
D. Failure to Create Minutes – Criminal Under RSA 638:1 & 641:3

Once a quorum of the Council deliberates:

• Minutes must be created.
• Public records must be preserved.
• The Right-to-Know Law requires it.

Newmarket instead:

• Created no minutes
• Created no record
• Concealed email approvals
• Destroyed or suppressed emails

This is:

• Tampering with Public Records – RSA 638:1 (Felony)
• Falsification of Government Records – RSA 641:3 (Felony)
• Unsworn Falsification – RSA 641:4

No minutes = criminal concealment.
E. False RTK Responses After Notice of Litigation

Fournier was on notice:

• RTK violations were alleged
• Litigation was expected
• You requested emails as evidence
• The approval process was under dispute

Therefore, his August 28 letter denying existence of records:

• Was not a mistake
• Was a pre-litigation concealment
• Was intended to impair availability of evidence

This satisfies:

• RSA 641:3 (felony falsification)
• RSA 638:1 (felony evidence tampering)
• RSA 642:1 (obstruction)

Knowledge of impending litigation elevates the conduct to felony criminality.
F. Contradictory Statements to Ombudsman, Superior Court & Supreme Court

Newmarket and DTC created three separate false narratives to avoid producing emails:

1. Narrative to Ombudsman

Emails existed → but were exempt.

2. Narrative to Superior Court

Emails existed → but were irrelevant or privileged.

3. Narrative to Supreme Court

Emails did not exist at all.
This is outright fabrication.
This is criminal obstruction of RSA 91-A enforcement at every level.
G. Using False RSA 91-A Narratives to Obtain Attorney Fees

After concealing records, DTC:

• Sought attorney fees
• Filed for writs
• Filed for sanctions
• Filed for execution
• Filed for exemplification

All based on false RSA 91-A narratives.
Obtaining money or judgments through concealment of public records is:

• Fraud
• Official Oppression
• Theft by deception (RSA 637:4)
• Tampering
• Obstruction

This transforms RSA 91-A violations into financial crimes.
H. Criminal Statutes Violated By RSA 91-A Obstruction

1. RSA 638:1 – Tampering With Public Records (Felony)

• Concealment of emails
• Denying existence of documents
• Withholding deliberation records
• Destroying or suppressing minutes

2. RSA 641:3 – Falsification of Government Records (Felony)

• False RTK letters
• False affidavits
• False judicial filings

3. RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification

• False statements in RTK responses
• False statements in Ombudsman filings
• False written judicial submissions

4. RSA 641:2 – False Swearing (Felony)

• False affidavits
• False statements in Supreme Court filings

5. RSA 642:1 – Obstruction of Government Administration

• Obstructing RTK investigations
• Obstructing Ombudsman review
• Obstructing courts

6. RSA 641:6 – Causing Reliance on False Information

• Causing courts and Ombudsman to rely on false RSA 91-A narratives

7. RSA 629:3 – Criminal Conspiracy

• Multiple actors
• Repeated overt acts
• Shared unlawful purpose

8. RSA 643:1 – Official Oppression

• Public officials intentionally depriving you of rights under RSA 91-A

I. Why This Is Not a Civil RTK Issue — But a Criminal Enterprise

Newmarket and DTC did not just “get RSA 91-A wrong.”
They:

• Hid public records
• Concealed government actions
• Lied repeatedly
• Fabricated narratives
• Manipulated tribunals
• Retaliated financially
• Destroyed public trust
• Violated constitutional rights
• Obstructed your access to justice
• Committed felony tampering
• Defrauded multiple courts

This is criminal obstruction, not a civil dispute.
CRIME 9 – Summary

Statutes Violated:

• RSA 638:1 – Felony Tampering
• RSA 641:3 – Felony Falsification
• RSA 641:2 – False Swearing
• RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification
• RSA 641:6 – Causing Reliance
• RSA 642:1 – Obstruction
• RSA 629:3 – Conspiracy
• RSA 643:1 – Official Oppression
• RSA 91-A (Systemic Violation)

Core Misconduct:
Newmarket officials and DTC attorneys executed a deliberate, coordinated criminal enterprise to violate, evade, obstruct, and nullify RSA 91-A, conceal public records, manipulate approval processes, and deceive every tribunal reviewing their conduct.
These violations are not technical — they are felony-level evidence tampering, falsification, obstruction, and conspiracy.

Crime 10

CRIME 10 – THEFT BY DECEPTION, FINANCIAL FRAUD & ATTEMPTED UNLAWFUL CONVERSION

(Using Proven Falsehoods to Obtain Attorney Fees, Writs, Sanctions & Judgments)

A. Introduction

Newmarket and its attorneys at DTC did not merely falsify records, obstruct RSA 91-A, or lie to courts.
They used those lies to:

• Demand attorney fees,
• Pursue sanctions,
• Obtain judgments,
• File exemplifications,
• Seek writs of execution and liens against your home, and
• Attempt to secure financial gain through demonstrably false representations.

This transforms their misconduct into criminal theft and financial fraud, prosecutable under:

1. RSA 637:4 – Theft by Deception

2. RSA 638:1 – Tampering With Public Records (Felony)

3. RSA 641:3 – Falsification of Government Records (Felony)

4. RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification

5. RSA 642:1 – Obstruction

6. RSA 629:1 – Criminal Attempt

7. RSA 629:3 – Conspiracy

Each action Newmarket and DTC took to pursue money was grounded in known falsehoods.
This is the very definition of Theft by Deception under New Hampshire law.
B. Legal Standard – RSA 637:4 (Theft by Deception)

Under RSA 637:4, a person commits theft by deception when he:

1. Purposely obtains property of another,
2. By creating or reinforcing a false impression,
3. On which the victim relies,
4. Which the actor knows to be false,
5. And the deception relates to a material fact.

Newmarket and DTC satisfy all five elements.
C. How Newmarket & DTC Created the False Impression

The false impressions used to justify attorney fees and writs include:

1. That the Town Council never deliberated

False. Proven false by Ombudsman filing and Ratigan.

2. That no emails existed

False. Contradicted by Fournier, Ratigan, and DTC.

3. That no minutes were required

False. Illegal under RSA 91-A.

4. That no approval occurred by email

False. Ratigan admitted approval occurred by email.

5. That the agreement was legally formed

False. It was illegally approved outside a meeting.

6. That the Town Manager is the “sole authority”

False. RSA 49-D prohibits unilateral manager approval of public contracts.

7. That public records were never hidden

False. Emails, deliberations, and approvals were all concealed.

8. That your claims lacked merit

False. The entire foundation of the Town’s narrative was falsified.
These false impressions were deliberately constructed and supported across:

• RTK responses
• Affidavits
• Ombudsman filings
• Superior Court filings
• Supreme Court filings
• Motions for fees and sanctions
• Writs
• Exemplifications
• Court pleadings incorporating the same false statements

Every step was part of a financial deception scheme.
D. The Financial Objective: Extract Money by Fraud

Newmarket and DTC attempted to obtain:

• Attorney fees
• Sanctions
• Court costs
• Writs of execution
• Liens on your home
• Additional attorney fees on appeal
• Enforcement actions backed by falsified filings

Every financial request relied on:

• Fournier’s false RTK letter
• Fournier’s false affidavit
• The false narrative to the Ombudsman
• The false narrative to the Superior Court
• The false narrative to the Supreme Court
• Concealment of public records
• Contradictory factual submissions
• Misuse of attorney-client privilege
• Perjury-like filings in the Supreme Court

This is theft, and New Hampshire law recognizes it as such.
E. How the Pursuit of Attorney Fees Became a Criminal Act

1. The Town sought money based on false affidavits.

Fournier’s affidavit was a falsified government record under RSA 641:3.

2. DTC knowingly relied on contradictions.

They cited statements in one court that contradicted filings in another.

3. The Town relied on illegal approval procedures.

A contract illegally approved outside a meeting cannot lawfully support attorney fees.

4. The Town relied on concealed records.

Withholding emails and minutes is tampering under RSA 638:1.

5. The Town misled multiple tribunals to obtain money.

This is “creating a false impression” under RSA 637:4.

6. The Town used fraudulently obtained orders to file writs.

They leveraged false statements to initiate collection actions.

7. The financial harm was intended and foreseeable.

The request for fees was the entire point of the deception.
Thus, every attempt to collect money from you was an independent criminal act.

F. The Attempted Writs, Exemplifications, and Liens Are Criminal Attempts

Under RSA 629:1, a person is guilty of criminal attempt when he:
“Purposely engages in conduct that constitutes a substantial step toward the commission of a crime.”
Seeking writs, liens, and enforcement based on falsified judicial filings is:

• A substantial step
• With criminal intent
• Toward obtaining your property
• By deception

This is textbook criminal attempt.
G. Criminal Exposure Under RSA 637:4 (Theft by Deception)

What Newmarket & DTC attempted to obtain:

• Thousands in attorney fees
• Court costs
• A lien on your home
• Writs of execution
• Sanctions
• Judgment enforcement
• Additional appellate fees

What property is involved:

• Your personal funds
• Your real estate
• Your ability to litigate fairly
• Your legal rights
• Your credit and standing

Who benefited:

• DTC (direct financial gain)
• The Town (avoidance of liability; reimbursement)
• Individual attorneys (billable revenue)

By what means:

• Fraudulent filings
• Falsified letters
• Contradictory sworn statements
• Concealment of public records
• Perjury-like submissions to courts
• Multi-forum manipulation

This is theft, not litigation.

H. Additional Statutes Triggered by the Financial Fraud

1. RSA 638:1 – Felony Tampering

Used to fabricate a false basis for fees.

2. RSA 641:3 – Felony Falsification of Government Records

Used to justify fee petitions and writs.

3. RSA 641:6 – Causing Reliance on False Information

Courts relied on false statements to evaluate fees.

4. RSA 642:1 – Obstruction

Obstructing judicial decision-making is part of the theft.

5. RSA 629:3 – Conspiracy

Multiple actors worked together for financial gain.

6. RSA 629:1 – Criminal Attempt

The Town attempted to obtain money by deception, even if unsuccessful.
I. Why This Crime Is Especially Serious for Police and Prosecutors

Unlike procedural violations or affidavit inconsistencies, theft by deception is a core felony offense.
Courts and prosecutors respond aggressively when:

• Money is taken or attempted to be taken;
• False filings are used for financial gain;
• Public officials misuse their authority for monetary benefit;
• Attorneys commit fraud to obtain fees;
• Citizens face wrongful writs or liens based on deception.

This crime reframes the misconduct as a financial crime rooted in:

• Fraud
• False government records
• Concealment
• Criminal attempt
• Deception
• Conspiracy

CRIME 10 – Summary

Statutes Violated:

• RSA 637:4 – Theft by Deception (Felony)
• RSA 629:1 – Criminal Attempt
• RSA 629:3 – Conspiracy
• RSA 641:3 – Felony Falsification
• RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification
• RSA 641:2 – False Swearing
• RSA 641:6 – Causing Reliance on False Information
• RSA 642:1 – Obstruction
• RSA 638:1 – Felony Tampering
• RSA 643:1 – Official Oppression

Core Misconduct:
Newmarket and DTC attempted — and in some instances succeeded — to obtain financial gain (fees, writs, sanctions, liens, judgments) through:

• Fraudulent filings,
• False affidavits,
• Concealment of public records,
• Contradictory judicial narratives,
• Illegal non-meeting deliberations,
• Perjury-like submissions,
• Obstruction of tribunals,
• And falsification of government documents.

This is theft, not litigation.

Crime 11

CRIME 11 – ABUSE OF ATTORNEY–CLIENT PRIVILEGE AS A CRIMINAL COVER-UP

(Misuse of RSA 91-A:5, XII to Conceal Deliberations, Records, and Criminal Misconduct)

A. Introduction

The attorney–client privilege is not a shield for wrongdoing, concealment, government misconduct, or the suppression of public records.
Yet the Town of Newmarket and its attorneys at DTC deployed the privilege as:

• A weapon,
• A false legal shield,
• A justification for concealment,
• A vehicle for perjury-like filings, and
• A central element of their broader criminal conspiracy.

This constitutes:

• Tampering (RSA 638:1)
• Falsification (RSA 641:3)
• Unsworn Falsification (RSA 641:4)
• Obstruction (RSA 642:1)
• Causing Reliance on False Information (RSA 641:6)
• Conspiracy (RSA 629:3)
• Official Oppression (RSA 643:1)

Abusive misuse of privilege is recognized nationwide as a hallmark indicator of criminal concealment and attorney corruption.
B. Legal Rule: Attorney–Client Privilege Cannot Conceal Misconduct

New Hampshire law is explicit:
Privilege does not apply to communications whose primary purpose is to conceal governmental conduct, evade public disclosure, or orchestrate a non-meeting.
— Grafton County Attorney’s Office v. Canner, 168 N.H. 10 (2015)
Further:
Attorney–client privilege cannot lawfully be used to shield public bodies from their obligations under RSA 91-A.
— Ettinger v. Madison, 162 N.H. 785 (2011)
The privilege does not apply:

• When a quorum deliberates,
• When a public body approves a contract,
• When attorney involvement is used as a pretext to avoid a meeting,
• When the communication is used to commit a crime or fraud,
• When the communication is part of a concealment strategy.

Newmarket and DTC violated every one of these rules.
C. How Newmarket and DTC Criminally Abused Attorney–Client Privilege

Below is the step-by-step criminal misuse of privilege as a concealment mechanism.

1. Declaring all email deliberations to be “consultations with counsel”

Fournier’s August 28, 2023, letter stated that:

• All communications were “consultations with legal counsel”
• Thus none were public records
• Therefore no emails or minutes needed to be produced

This was knowingly false.
Newmarket used the privilege to:

• Hide serial deliberations
• Hide Council approval
• Hide email input
• Hide decision-making entirely
• Pretend no records existed

This is felony-level concealment (RSA 638:1).

2. Using privilege to justify false RTK denials

The Town denied your RTK request by:

• Claiming all emails were exempt
• Claiming all communications were privileged
• Claiming no “deliberations” occurred

This combined fact–law misrepresentation is criminal.
Courts repeatedly hold that:
Privilege cannot convert a meeting into a non-meeting.
— Ettinger
Newmarket used privilege to convert an illegal email meeting into a fictitious “consultation.”
This is falsification (RSA 641:3).

3. Using privilege to obstruct the Ombudsman (RKO 2023-024)

In the RTK Ombudsman case, DTC argued:

• Emails existed,
• But they were privileged,
• And therefore not subject to disclosure.

This contradicts Fournier but also proves that:

• Privilege was used to hide deliberations
• Privilege was used to hide approval
• Privilege was used to undermine RSA 91-A proceedings

This is obstruction (RSA 642:1) and tampering (RSA 638:1).

4. Superior Court: Privilege used to contradict the Ombudsman

DTC escalated the misuse by telling the Superior Court:

• No deliberations occurred,
• No approval occurred,
• Emails, if they existed, were “privileged,”
• And privilege justified total nondisclosure.

They weaponized privilege to conceal:

• Facts
• Records
• Approval
• Process irregularities
• Violations of law

This is criminal misconduct.

5. Supreme Court: Perjured privilege claims

In the Supreme Court Rule 7 brief, DTC claimed:

• No emails existed at all
• No records were created
• No public right was obstructed
• Privilege was properly applied

They simultaneously:

• Denied the existence of emails
• Claimed privileged email communications existed
• Argue privilege applied to non-existent records

This logically impossible set of claims is felony falsification.
D. Privilege Cannot Be Used to Conceal a Crime

Under the crime–fraud exception, privilege cannot apply when:
The communication is made to further a crime or fraud.
Every misuse of privilege here served to further:

• Falsification
• Concealment
• Fraudulent procurement of judicial orders
• Theft by deception
• Multi-forum obstruction
• Conspiracy
• Suppression of public records

Thus, the privilege is forfeited and its misuse is a criminal overt act.
E. Privilege Was Used as a Tool of Retaliation

Newmarket weaponized privilege to:

• Hide documents
• Conceal their actions
• Force you into litigation blind
• Retaliate when you challenged them
• Inflate attorney fees
• Seek judgments and writs against you

Using privilege for retaliation is Official Oppression (RSA 643:1).
F. Privilege Was Used to Obtain Improper Financial Gain (Theft by Deception)

Misusing privilege to hide:

• Deliberations,
• Emails,
• Approval,
• Minutes,
• Violations,
• Contradictions,

…allowed Newmarket and DTC to:

• Seek attorney fees,
• Obtain court orders,
• File writs,
• File exemplifications,
• Attempt to place liens on your home.

This is Theft by Deception (RSA 637:4).
Privilege was the tool, financial gain was the goal.
G. Criminal Statutes Violated by the Abuse of Privilege

1. RSA 638:1 – Felony Tampering

Concealing records under false claims of privilege.

2. RSA 641:3 – Felony Falsification

False government RTK responses and filings.

3. RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification

False statements in privilege claims.

4. RSA 641:2 – False Swearing

False affidavits and court submissions.

5. RSA 642:1 – Obstruction

Using privilege to block oversight.

6. RSA 641:6 – Causing Reliance on False Information

Courts relied on false privilege-based claims.

7. RSA 629:3 – Criminal Conspiracy

Multiple actors coordinating misuse.

8. RSA 643:1 – Official Oppression

Public officials used privilege to violate rights.
H. Most Damning: Privilege Was Used as a Shield for a Criminal Conspiracy

The privilege became:

• A talking point
• A justification
• A cover story
• A legal pretext
• A tool to obstruct
• A mechanism to delay
• A method to deceive
• A way to immunize lies

This is not legal representation.
It is a criminal conspiracy masquerading as privilege.
CRIME 11 – Summary

Statutes Violated:

• RSA 638:1 – Tampering (Felony)
• RSA 641:3 – Falsification (Felony)
• RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification
• RSA 641:2 – False Swearing (Felony)
• RSA 642:1 – Obstruction
• RSA 641:6 – Causing Reliance
• RSA 629:3 – Conspiracy
• RSA 643:1 – Official Oppression

Core Misconduct:
Newmarket officials and DTC attorneys weaponized attorney–client privilege as a criminal shield to conceal illegal deliberations, hide public records, mislead tribunals, obstruct RSA 91-A enforcement, commit fraud upon the court, and facilitate theft by deception.
This is not legitimate privilege.
It is a criminal tool used to commit and conceal criminal acts.

Crime 12

CRIME 12 – POTENTIAL FALSE SWEARING & UNSWORN FALSIFICATION IN APPELLATE FILINGS

(A Legal Analysis of How Conflicting Supreme Court Representations May Satisfy the Elements of RSA 641:2 and RSA 641:4)
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CRIME 12 – POTENTIAL FALSE SWEARING & UNSWORN FALSIFICATION IN APPELLATE FILINGS

(Conflicting Statements to the New Hampshire Supreme Court That May Satisfy RSA 641:2 & RSA 641:4)

A. Introduction

The New Hampshire Supreme Court is the state’s highest tribunal.
Filings submitted to it carry the strictest standards of candor, accuracy, and factual integrity.
When a party submits:

• Sworn statements,
• Certified filings, or
• Representations of fact within a Rule 7 Mandatory Appeal Brief,

…they must be truthful, consistent, and non-misleading.
The contradictions documented across the Town of Newmarket’s filings — between:

• RTK records,
• The Ombudsman Answer,
• Superior Court pleadings, and
• The NH Supreme Court appellate brief —

raise serious concerns that certain statements may constitute:

• False Swearing – RSA 641:2 (Felony)
• Unsworn Falsification – RSA 641:4
• Causing a Public Servant to Rely on False Information – RSA 641:6
• Obstruction of Government Administration – RSA 642:1
• Falsification of Government Records – RSA 641:3 (Felony)

The facts underlying these concerns are drawn entirely from publicly available records already filed with the courts.
B. Standard for Accuracy in Supreme Court Filings

The NH Supreme Court has held:
“A lawyer’s duty of candor toward the tribunal requires complete accuracy in statements of fact.
Misrepresentation of facts, even by omission, undermines the integrity of the process.”
— State v. Lambert, 147 N.H. 295 (2001)
Further:
“A knowingly false statement of material fact to a tribunal may constitute a violation of the criminal code.”
— In re McCool, 172 N.H. 683 (2019)
Thus, contradictions between sworn or certified factual submissions are not “harmless.”
They are potential criminal acts under RSA 641 when made knowingly.
C. The Supreme Court Brief Contained Factual Assertions That Conflict With Prior Filings

In Appeal No. 2024-0474, the Town represented that:

1. “No emails existed” between the Town Manager and Town Council concerning the agreement.

This directly conflicts with:

• Fournier’s August 28, 2023 RTK letter admitting emails existed,
• The Ombudsman Answer stating the settlement “was the product of Town Council email responses,”
• Ratigan’s admissions that Council email input occurred,
• DTC’s January 17 Superior Court filing admitting emails existed (but were privileged).

2. “No public record was hidden from view.”

This contradicts:

• The RTK denial letter stating the emails existed but were privileged,
• The Ombudsman Answer asserting they were exempt,
• Statements suggesting they were not meetings — which still requires retention.

3. “No documents subject to RSA 91-A were created.”

This contradicts:

• Every RTK communication on record,
• The Town’s own acknowledgement of emails,
• The reality that a settlement agreement negotiated and approved by email is a public record.

4. “No deliberations occurred.”

This contradicts:

• The Ombudsman record,
• Ratigan’s “thumbs up” email approval descriptions,
• The Town Manager’s reported email exchanges with councilors.

These contradictions raise questions as to whether the Supreme Court was provided statements that may have been knowingly false.
D. Potential Applicability of RSA 641:2 (False Swearing)

RSA 641:2 (False Swearing) applies when a person:

1. Makes a false material statement,
2. Believing it to be false,
3. In an official proceeding,
4. Under oath or affirmation,
5. Or when certification is provided in lieu of oath.

A Rule 7 brief includes:

• Certifications,
• Representations of fact,
• Statements made to the highest tribunal.

If those statements were inconsistent with known facts already acknowledged in other filings, the statutory elements may be implicated.
E. Potential Applicability of RSA 641:4 (Unsworn Falsification)

RSA 641:4 applies if a person:

1. Knowingly makes a false written statement,
2. To a public servant,
3. Which the person does not believe to be true,
4. When the statement is material.

The Supreme Court is a “public servant” under RSA 641:1 definitions.
A material fact is one that:

• Affects jurisdiction,
• Affects legal conclusions,
• Affects the validity of a contract,
• Affects RSA 91-A obligations, or
• Influences the appeal outcome.

Statements denying the existence of emails, deliberations, or public records clearly meet the materiality standard.
F. Misrepresentations to the Supreme Court Also Raise Concerns Under RSA 641:6

RSA 641:6 makes it a crime to:
“Cause a public servant to rely on a statement which is false, and which the actor does not believe to be true.”
If the Supreme Court relied upon:

• False statements about the existence of emails,
• False statements about deliberations,
• False statements about public record creation,
• False statements about approval procedures,

…then the statutory elements could be triggered.
G. Appellate Courts Treat False Statements as Structural Attacks

Both state and federal courts treat false appellate submissions as attacks on the judicial process.
As held in Aoude v. Mobil Oil:
“A fabricator of evidence has interfered with the rightful decision of the court and must suffer the severest of consequences.”
And the U.S. Supreme Court in Chambers v. NASCO:
“Fraud on the court… is a wrong against the institutions set up to protect and enforce the law.”
Thus, inconsistencies rise to the level of potential:

• Fraud on the Court,
• Obstruction,
• Conspiracy,
• Tampering,
• False swearing.

H. Pattern Evidence Amplifies the Concerns

One false statement can be explained away.
But here, the appellate brief’s statements aligned with a larger pattern of contradictory narratives, including:

• RTK denials,
• Affidavits,
• Ombudsman filings,
• Superior Court pleadings,
• Email admissions,
• Testimony by counsel.

This pattern increases the likelihood that the Supreme Court’s factual representations may have been knowingly false.
Courts treat pattern evidence as circumstantial proof of intent.
I. Potential Criminal Statutes Implicated

Statements made in the Rule 7 Supreme Court filing may implicate:

• RSA 641:2 – False Swearing (Felony)
• RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification
• RSA 641:6 – Causing Reliance on False Information
• RSA 642:1 – Obstruction of Government Administration
• RSA 641:3 – Falsification of Government Records (Felony)
• RSA 629:3 – Conspiracy to commit falsification
• Fraud Upon the Court (Inherent Doctrine)

These are serious statutory exposures.
CRIME 12 – Summary

Nature of Misconduct (alleged):
The Town’s Supreme Court brief contains factual assertions that contradict:

• The RTK record,
• The Ombudsman filings,
• The Superior Court filings,
• Statements by Town Manager Fournier,
• Admissions by Attorney Ratigan,
• Representations made in prior pleadings.

Legal impact:
These inconsistencies raise concerns under multiple criminal statutes, especially RSA 641.
Why it matters:
The Supreme Court relies on the accuracy of Rule 7 submissions to perform its appellate function.
False statements undermine the legitimacy of judicial review and may constitute a structural fraud on the tribunal.

Crime 13

CRIME 13 – POTENTIAL CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY UNDER RSA 629:3

(Coordinated Conduct by Town Officials & DTC Attorneys That May Satisfy the Elements of Conspiracy)

A. Introduction

RSA 629:3 defines criminal conspiracy as an agreement between two or more persons to commit a criminal offense, combined with an overt act by any co-conspirator in furtherance of the unlawful objective.
Under New Hampshire law, conspiracy does not require:

• A formal agreement,
• Written coordination, or
• Express communication.

It may be established by:

• Parallel conduct,
• Coordinated narratives,
• Shared objectives,
• Mutual concealment,
• Harmonized false statements, or
• Consistent participation in an unlawful plan.

The pattern of conduct exhibited across Newmarket’s filings—by Town Manager Fournier, the Town Council (collectively), and multiple DTC attorneys—may satisfy each statutory element of RSA 629:3.
B. Legal Standard for Conspiracy (RSA 629:3)

A conspiracy occurs when:

1. Two or more persons agree,
2. With the purpose of promoting or facilitating the commission of a crime,
3. To engage in or cause the engagement in criminal conduct,
4. And an overt act is taken by any conspirator to advance the plan.

New Hampshire courts recognize that:
“A conspiracy may be proven through circumstantial evidence and coordinated conduct.”
— State v. Cyr, 122 N.H. 115 (1982)
The coordinated actions among Town officials and DTC attorneys—spanning RTK responses, affidavits, multiple court filings, and appellate submissions—raise the possibility that a multi-actor plan existed to:

• Conceal public records,
• Suppress evidence,
• Present contradictory narratives to tribunals,
• Secure financial gain (fees, sanctions, writs),
• Avoid accountability for RSA 91-A violations, and
• Protect one another from legal exposure.

These shared objectives are central to conspiracy analysis.
C. The Alleged Co-Conspirators

The potential conspiracy involves at minimum:

1. Town Manager Stephen Fournier

• Authored false or contradictory RTK denials.
• Submitted an affidavit denying deliberations and records.
• Communicated with Town Council on settlement approval.

2. The Newmarket Town Council (collectively)

• Participated in email deliberations.
• Approved a public contract outside a meeting.
• Failed to correct or contradict DTC’s statements.

3. Attorney Michael Ratigan

• Admitted Council input occurred by email.
• Provided settlement terms to the Town Manager.
• Acted as the conduit for approval by email.

4. Attorney Christopher Hawkins

• Filed multiple pleadings incorporating contradictions.
• Pressured you about DOJ communications.
• Advanced false narratives to courts.

5. Attorney Briana Matuszko

• Submitted statements to the Supreme Court contradicting all prior filings.
• Denied existence of emails despite earlier admissions.

6. Attorney William Warren

• Co-filed contradictory factual statements in Superior Court.

Each participant performed overt acts furthering the same shared objective—avoiding
D. The Alleged Unlawful Objectives of the Conspiracy

Potential unlawful objectives include:

1. Concealing public records

Particularly email deliberations, approvals, and communications that should have been disclosed under RSA 91-A.

2. Avoiding legal consequences of unlawful meetings

By reframing serial deliberations as “consultations with counsel.”

3. Presenting coordinated false narratives

Each designed for a specific tribunal to obscure the truth.

4. Securing financial benefit

Through fee petitions and writs grounded in false factual premises.

5. Preventing criminal investigation

By promoting uniform denial of wrongdoing across filings.
These shared objectives reflect a common purpose.
E. The Overt Acts Supporting a Conspiracy Theory

RSA 629:3 requires at least one overt act by any co-conspirator.
Here, there were numerous:

1. Fournier’s August 28 RTK letter

Denies records, claims privilege, and initiates concealment.

2. Fournier’s September 26 affidavit

Formally repeats the same narrative to a court.

3. Ombudsman Answer

DTC introduces a contradictory narrative to block disclosure.

4. January 17 Superior Court filing

DTC submits a third narrative, contradicting both prior accounts.

5. Supreme Court Rule 7 brief

A fourth narrative, contradicting all earlier ones.

6. Fee motions, writs, and execution filings

Use earlier contradictions to pursue money.
Each of these is an overt act in furtherance of the same shared objectives.
F. Circumstantial Indicators of Conspiracy

Courts look for patterns suggesting coordinated behavior, including:

1. Shared access to information

All parties had the same documents.

2. Consistent support of false narratives

Every actor repeated one or more false or contradictory stories.

3. Evolving narratives synchronized across tribunals

The falsehoods shifted as needed:

• Non-existence → Privileged
• Privileged → Irrelevant
• Irrelevant → Never created
• Never created → No violation

4. Silence by public officials

The Town Council never corrected any statement.

5. Financial motive

Fee petitions and writs suggest an intent to obtain money.

6. Retaliatory motive

Enforcement motions used to punish your efforts to expose contradictions.
These indicators collectively raise concerns consistent with conspiracy.
G. Potential Statutory Violations Under RSA 629:3

If a coordinated plan existed, it may implicate the following statutes:

• RSA 629:3 – Criminal Conspiracy
• RSA 641:3 – Falsification of Government Records (Felony)
• RSA 638:1 – Tampering With Public Records (Felony)
• RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification
• RSA 641:6 – Causing Reliance on False Information
• RSA 642:1 – Obstruction
• RSA 643:1 – Official Oppression
• RSA 637:4 – Theft by Deception
• Fraud Upon the Court

These interlocking violations strengthen the inference of coordinated misconduct.
H. Why the Pattern Appears Conspiratorial

1. Multiple actors coordinated across multiple venues.

2. The falsehoods protected all participants.

3. The scheme evolved as the truth became harder to conceal.

4. Each actor took steps that benefited the others.

5. The conduct continued even after exposure.

This pattern resembles classic agency-level conspiracies documented in:

• United States v. Gigante
• State v. Currier
• Aoude v. Mobil Oil

Where multiple participants engage in coordinated deception to achieve a shared objective.
CRIME 13 – Summary

Nature of Conduct (alleged):
A pattern of coordinated actions, statements, contradictions, and concealments by Town officials and DTC attorneys that may satisfy the statutory elements of a criminal conspiracy under RSA 629:3.
Potential Objectives:
Concealing public records, avoiding RSA 91-A consequences, misleading tribunals, securing financial benefit, and suppressing criminal investigation.
Overt Acts:
False RTK denials, affidavits, conflicting pleadings, appellate statements, and financial enforcement filings.
Statutes Potentially Implicated:
RSA 629:3, RSA 641:3, RSA 638:1, RSA 641:4, RSA 642:1, RSA 643:1, RSA 637:4, and fraud on the court.

Crime 14

CRIME 14 – PATTERN & PRACTICE OF GOVERNMENTAL MISCONDUCT

(Systemic Constitutional Violations, Repeated Statutory Evasion, and Institutional Collusion by Public Officials and Counsel)

A. Introduction

A pattern and practice violation occurs when a government body:

1. Repeatedly engages in the same unlawful conduct,
2. Across multiple incidents,
3. Involving multiple actors,
4. Over a sustained period,
5. With the effect of depriving an individual or the public of constitutional or statutory rights.

This category of misconduct is taken extremely seriously by courts, ethics bodies, and federal agencies — especially the DOJ Civil Rights Division and the FBI’s Public Corruption Program — because it signals systemic, not accidental, wrongdoing.
The conduct documented across the Town of Newmarket and its attorneys at Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella (DTC) reflects a sustained, coordinated series of actions that may constitute a broader governmental pattern and practice of:

• Concealing records,
• Misrepresenting facts,
• Obstructing tribunals,
• Retaliating against a requester of public information,
• Misusing privilege,
• Submitting contradictory narratives,
• Misleading courts,
• And suppressing public oversight.

This is not a single incident — it is a system of misconduct.

B. Definition of Pattern & Practice Misconduct

Courts and federal agencies define a pattern and practice as:
“Behavior that is repeated over time and sufficiently intentional or pervasive that it becomes the regular policy or custom of a governmental entity.”
In Monell v. Dept. of Social Services, 436 U.S. 658 (1978), the U.S. Supreme Court held that a governmental pattern of unlawful conduct can itself violate constitutional rights and give rise to judicial oversight.
This doctrine applies when:

• Multiple actors participate,
• Across multiple legal forums,
• In multiple filings,
• With multiple false or misleading statements,
• All producing a single outcome: obstruction of transparency and denial of rights.

Newmarket’s conduct satisfies this pattern.
C. Evidence of a Sustained Pattern

The following interconnected actions create a clear pattern of governmental behavior:

1. Repeated false statements about the existence of public records

Across RTK letters, affidavits, and court filings.

2. Multiple contradictory narratives presented to multiple tribunals

Often mutually exclusive, adopted only when strategically advantageous.

3. Systematic misuse of attorney–client privilege

Used as a blanket justification to hide email deliberations and contract approval.

4. Consistent suppression of email records

Even though several filings admitted they existed.

5. Failure to create legally required minutes

Despite RSA 91-A obligations.

6. Retaliatory attempts to obtain attorney fees, writs, and sanctions

All built on factual premises that shifted over time.

7. Coordination among multiple officials and attorneys

Town Manager, Town Council, multiple DTC attorneys — all repeating or relying on the same evolving narratives.

8. Persistent resistance to disclosure despite notice of litigation

The Town was repeatedly informed that the approval process would be litigated, yet still denied records.
These are not isolated events — they are systemic.

D. Constitutional Implications

The pattern of conduct described may implicate the following constitutional principles:

1. First Amendment – Right to Petition Government

Interference through retaliation (fees, sanctions, writs) chills your right to challenge government misconduct.

2. Fourteenth Amendment – Procedural Due Process

A pattern of concealed evidence, false representations, and contradictory filings undermines fair legal process.

3. New Hampshire Constitution, Part I, Article 8 – Transparency of Government

The NH Constitution expressly requires open government and public access to governmental proceedings.
A pattern of concealment violates this constitutional command.

E. Statutes Potentially Implicated by the Pattern

Because a pattern & practice analysis allows the aggregation of repeated acts, the following statutes may be implicated cumulatively:

• RSA 638:1 – Tampering With Public Records
• RSA 641:3 – Falsification of Government Records
• RSA 642:1 – Obstruction of Government Administration
• RSA 641:4 – Unsworn Falsification
• RSA 641:6 – Causing Reliance on False Information
• RSA 629:3 – Conspiracy
• RSA 643:1 – Official Oppression
• RSA 637:4 – Theft by Deception (financial retaliation actions)

Pattern analysis does not require proving any single act beyond doubt; it examines the consistent operational behavior of the institution.

F. Institutional Collusion

The coordinated actions across the Town Manager, Town Council, and multiple DTC attorneys suggest:

• Shared knowledge,
• Shared objectives,
• Shared narratives,
• Shared suppression strategies,
• Shared defensive posture.

No one corrected the falsehoods.
No one clarified the record.
No one acknowledged inconsistencies.
No one produced the emails.
No one created minutes.
The collective silence and coordination can be seen as institutional collusion.

G. Impact on Public Rights and Judicial Processes

This pattern of conduct had significant consequences:

1. Deprivation of statutory rights under RSA 91-A

Transparency was systematically denied.

2. Corruption of judicial fact-finding

Courts were given contradictory and materially false narratives.

3. Retaliation against a requester of public records

Attorney fees and writs were pursued using these false narratives.

4. Erosion of public trust

Government accountability relies on honest disclosure and truthful filings.

5. Potential interference with criminal review

Conflicting statements hinder investigative clarity.
The cumulative effect is much greater than any single violation.

H. Conclusion

The totality of conduct by Newmarket officials and DTC attorneys — from RTK denials, to affidavits, to Ombudsman filings, to Superior Court litigation, to Supreme Court briefs, to fee requests and writs — demonstrates a sustained pattern of concealment, contradiction, misrepresentation, and retaliation.
This pattern:

• Deprived you of constitutional and statutory rights,
• Obstructed judicial review,
• Protected officials from accountability,
• Produced financial threats and penalties,
• And corrupted transparency obligations mandated by law.

Crime 14 shows that these acts were not isolated errors but part of a systemic governmental pattern and practice of misconduct that may carry constitutional, ethical, civil, and criminal implications.