Sean Hannity Net Worth: Fox News Host Linked To Shell Companies That Bought $90 Million Worth of Pro

[XenaLee]

@corbe
So what law did Hannity break?   Do you think he should have to prove his innocence?

Or is this simply a political hit job with the intent of forcing him off the air and silencing a conservative voice?

Inquiring minds want to know.

They (meaning the left) will never force him off the air.  They (meaning the left) will only increase his support and his base via these BS attacks.  (See:  NRA membership, Chick-fil-a, Limbaugh increased support).

[XenaLee]

My question was specific to the board commentary.

Oh.  Mine was not.

[XenaLee]

See as post by another member just above yours calling this place "Hannity Bashing Room" and attacking the membership.

OH!  Ok...lol.

Nevermind.

[txradioguy]

@txradioguy
Aren't you the guy who thinks the Secretary of HUD signs off on all loans.

BWHAHAHAHAAAHHAAAAAAAA

Nope I'm not.  I never said her personally signed off on the loans.  He has the approving authority for increasing the mortgage limit on the type of loans that Hannity had.

The Guardian noted that Carson was not personally involved in any of Hannity’s dealings but does have the power to allow Hannity to convert rental complexes into sellable condos. 

http://thehill.com/homenews/media/384366-hannity-hud-shell-companies-report

That IS a potential conflict of interest and could be perceived as a quid pro quo.

I never said anything Hannity did was illegal.

I said...and I'll say it again...he's bordering on crossing ethical journalistic guidelines by not being transparent about his relationship with some of the people he has as friendly guests and his off camera involvement with them.

I don't care about the money side...how he set up his LLC's or any of that. 

I care about the journalism and ethical side of what he did.  That's it that's all.

That's you making that huge leap of equation to what I actually said versus what you heard...because you feel some urge to defend Hannity at all costs whether he was wrong or not.

[catfish1957]

@AbaraXas @txradioguy
Don't even bother responding to me.  Its obvious neither of you has an ounce of integrity.

HA HA HA HA !!!!!!!   
that's rich coming from you.   

[corbe]

@corbe
So what law did Hannity break?   Do you think he should have to prove his innocence?

Or is this simply a political hit job with the intent of forcing him off the air and silencing a conservative voice?

Inquiring minds want to know.

   I never insinuated or implied that Hannity broke any laws, if I was a fan of his I would probably believe this recent revelation is another political hit job trying to silence him, but he is a public figure reaching out to millions nightly to peddle his BS, so as far as I'm concerned~He's fair game, just like any other pundit on TV or Radio, whether they preach from the Right or left. 

[catfish1957]

   I never insinuated or implied that Hannity broke any laws, if I was a fan of his I would probably believe this recent revelation is another political hit job trying to silence him, but he is a public figure reaching out to millions nightly to peddle his BS, so as far as I'm concerned~He's fair game, just like any other pundit on TV or Radio, whether they preach from the Right or left.

Something the DJT Fanboys are ignorant to is the concept between legal and ethical.

I doubt Hannity broke any laws but he is showing himself to be just as sleazy as his orange master.

[driftdiver]

Something the DJT Fanboys are ignorant to is the concept between legal and ethical.

I doubt Hannity broke any laws but he is showing himself to be just as sleazy as his orange master.

So now a real estate loan is considered sleazy.

wow how far we've come

[edpc]

Oh.  Mine was not.

Fine, then to answer your question, I assume any article I read has a bias and/or an agenda.  That doesn’t mean there isn’t some factual content worth reading and discussing.  In fact, there are some blatant hit piece articles posted, just so they can be picked apart and lampooned.

[ABX]

Something the DJT Fanboys are ignorant to is the concept between legal and ethical.

I doubt Hannity broke any laws but he is showing himself to be just as sleazy as his orange master.

I don't even think this is sleazy.

It is rather mundane in the investment world- just written to appear sinister.

I listed 5-6 ways this could have/be off the rails legally- so far none of which have been implied by this.

[driftdiver]

   I never insinuated or implied that Hannity broke any laws, if I was a fan of his I would probably believe this recent revelation is another political hit job trying to silence him, but he is a public figure reaching out to millions nightly to peddle his BS, so as far as I'm concerned~He's fair game, just like any other pundit on TV or Radio, whether they preach from the Right or left.

@corbe
See I don't see a purpose in airing every detail of their personal life.  If its criminal, ok thats fine.   If its something completely legal and normal then really what is the purpose.   

Except of course as part of an effort to silence conservative voices.  I guess the current effort to get Ingraham failed so now they are back to Hannity.

[XenaLee]

Fine, then to answer your question, I assume any article I read has a bias and/or an agenda.  That doesn’t mean there isn’t some factual content worth reading and discussing.  In fact, there are some blatant hit piece articles posted, just so they can be picked apart and lampooned.

Fair point.   But.... I'm still going to start watching Hannity again....

due to this latest assault by the left....lol.

I'm funny that way.

[edpc]

Fair point.   But.... I'm still going to start watching Hannity again....

due to this latest assault by the left....lol.

I'm funny that way.

OK, but keep in mind this ‘assault’ is a self-made problem.  We only know about this because Sean took advice from a lousy attorney from the law school equivalency of Lincoln Tech.  Cohen’s lawyer named him in open court.  Sean disclosed the advice was ‘almost exclusively’ related to real estate.  Of course it was going to be investigated.

Saying ‘almost exclusively’ is the same as commercials for cheap products that claim ‘virtually indestructible.’  It’s destructible.  So, don’t be surprised if the other info eventually comes out.  He’s basically challenged people to find it, with his statements.

[XenaLee]

OK, but keep in mind this ‘assault’ is a self-made problem.  We only know about this because Sean took advice from a lousy attorney from the law school equivalency of Lincoln Tech.  Cohen’s lawyer named him in open court.  Sean disclosed the advice was ‘almost exclusively’ related to real estate.  Of course it was going to be investigated.

Saying ‘almost exclusively’ is the same as commercials for cheap products that claim ‘virtually indestructible.’  It’s destructible.  So, don’t be surprised if the other info eventually comes out.  He’s basically challenged people to find it, with his statements.

Well, he probably felt compelled to say 'something' about it, considering all the negative press and unethical implications that were coming out from Cohen "naming" him as a client.  It's a domino effect in progress here... just as intended, designed and orchestrated by those out to "get Trump" and anyone associated with him or in support of him.

[mystery-ak]

Sean Hannity defends real estate holdings, says he helps communities that 'badly' need investment
 by Katelyn Caralle
 | April 23, 2018 12:00 PM



Fox News host Sean Hannity on Monday slammed reporters for noting his vast real estate holdings in several states, and said he has invested in areas of the country that desperately need help.

“It is ironic that I am being attacked for investing my personal money in communities that badly need such investment and in which, I am sure, those attacking me have not invested their money,” Hannity said in a statement.

Hannity's investments were revealed as part of the criminal investigation into President Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen. Cohen's own lawyers revealed that Hannity is one of his clients, and the Guardian reported that Hannity is connected to shell companies that own tens of millions of dollars of property in seven states.

The Guardian suggested Hannity had some sort of supportive relationship from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. But Hannity said he has no control over where his money was invested.

“The fact is, these are investments that I do not individually select, control, or know the details about; except that obviously I believe in putting my money to work in communities that otherwise struggle to receive such support,” Hannity said in his statement.

“I have never discussed with anybody at HUD the original loans that were obtained in the Obama years, nor the subsequent refinance of such loans, as they are a private matter,” Hannity said. “I had no role in, or responsibility for, any HUD involvement in any of these investments. I can say that every rigorous process and strict standard of improvement requirements were followed; all were met, fulfilled and inspected."

“The LLC’s are REAL companies that spend real investment money on real properties,” Hannity said.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/sean-hannity-defends-real-estate-holdings-says-he-helps-communities-that-badly-need-investment

[txradioguy]

Sean Hannity defends real estate holdings, says he helps communities that 'badly' need investment
 by Katelyn Caralle
 | April 23, 2018 12:00 PM



Fox News host Sean Hannity on Monday slammed reporters for noting his vast real estate holdings in several states, and said he has invested in areas of the country that desperately need help.

“It is ironic that I am being attacked for investing my personal money in communities that badly need such investment and in which, I am sure, those attacking me have not invested their money,” Hannity said in a statement.

Hannity's investments were revealed as part of the criminal investigation into President Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen. Cohen's own lawyers revealed that Hannity is one of his clients, and the Guardian reported that Hannity is connected to shell companies that own tens of millions of dollars of property in seven states.

The Guardian suggested Hannity had some sort of supportive relationship from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. But Hannity said he has no control over where his money was invested.

“The fact is, these are investments that I do not individually select, control, or know the details about; except that obviously I believe in putting my money to work in communities that otherwise struggle to receive such support,” Hannity said in his statement.

“I have never discussed with anybody at HUD the original loans that were obtained in the Obama years, nor the subsequent refinance of such loans, as they are a private matter,” Hannity said. “I had no role in, or responsibility for, any HUD involvement in any of these investments. I can say that every rigorous process and strict standard of improvement requirements were followed; all were met, fulfilled and inspected."

“The LLC’s are REAL companies that spend real investment money on real properties,” Hannity said.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/sean-hannity-defends-real-estate-holdings-says-he-helps-communities-that-badly-need-investment

He's not helping his case any.  This is one of those times now that it's out...that the less said by him and the more that is said through a Fox spokesperson is better.

[edpc]

So now a real estate loan is considered sleazy.

wow how far we've come

It can be.  Take a look at some of the indictment counts against Manafort for bank fraud.  Cohen may also have a problem, given he paid Daniels with an equity loan.

[Stevensr123]

I have no problems at all with hannity doing this, nothing wrong with it at all.

I think the Cohen thing is completely different, but in this case he is free to invest his money however way he wants and doesn't need to divulge to his viewers, unless he spins his narrative to increase his money.

The Cohen situation was completely different because he was releasing stories on how its a completely travesty etc against american values, law etc  without telling his viewers its his mate.

For me though hannity is just another media shill anyway, Another Millionaire mainstream media guy who has picked his side and will lie and create controversy to his viewers to rile them up and gain more views, which in turn makes him richer.

Gone are the days way a TV presenter is simply their to outlay the facts and let the viewers decide for themselves.

[driftdiver]

It can be.  Take a look at some of the indictment counts against Manafort for bank fraud.  Cohen may also have a problem, given he paid Daniels with an equity loan.

@edpc
Seems its lying on the loan paperwork (aka fraud) thats the problem and not the loan.    Keep stretching though, all these gyrations are doing a really good job of making Hannity look like an evil capitalist and nor hurting your credibility at all.

[Frank Cannon]

That IS a potential conflict of interest and could be perceived as a quid pro quo.

I never said anything Hannity did was illegal.

So you are saying it was illegal before it was legal?

[edpc]

@edpc
Seems its lying on the loan paperwork (aka fraud) thats the problem and not the loan.    Keep stretching though, all these gyrations are doing a really good job of making Hannity look like an evil capitalist and nor hurting your credibility at all.

A distinction without a difference, considering the loans in question were for real estate.

The new indictment accuses Manafort and Gates of dramatically understating their income on federal tax returns filed from 2010 through 2014. The pair is also accused of bank fraud totaling more than $20 million tied to three loans Manafort applied for in connection with various homes he owns.

https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/22/mueller-adds-new-tax-bank-fraud-charges-against-manafort-gates-422335

Also, I was specifically mentioned Manafort and Cohen in response to your comment about loans used for sleazy purposes.  I never suggested Hannity did anything criminal with his acquisitions.  Talk about a reach and credibility problem.  The way you’re thrashing around, we should put you in a pool and have forum laundry day.

[driftdiver]

A distinction without a difference, considering the loans in question were for real estate.

The new indictment accuses Manafort and Gates of dramatically understating their income on federal tax returns filed from 2010 through 2014. The pair is also accused of bank fraud totaling more than $20 million tied to three loans Manafort applied for in connection with various homes he owns.

https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/22/mueller-adds-new-tax-bank-fraud-charges-against-manafort-gates-422335

Also, I was specifically mentioned Manafort and Cohen in response to your comment about loans used for sleazy purposes.  I never suggested Hannity did anything criminal with his acquisitions.  Talk about a reach and credibility problem.  The way you’re thrashing around, we should put you in a pool and have forum laundry day.

@edpc
No difference between taking out a loan and committing bank fraud?

wowza, that literally leaves me speechless.   Time to go work on my kayak cause I got no more words.

[edpc]

@edpc
No difference between taking out a loan and committing bank fraud?

wowza, that literally leaves me speechless.   Time to go work on my kayak cause I got no more words.

There’s no difference between a sleazy real estate loan and bank fraud on a mortgage.  You seem a little thick, so be sure you alternate strokes with the paddle, or you’ll just go in circles.

[Frank Cannon]

@edpc
No difference between taking out a loan and committing bank fraud?

wowza, that literally leaves me speechless.   Time to go work on my kayak cause I got no more words.

Don't let your heart be troubled. There is a lot of crazy double talk being argued by the devout haters.

[edpc]

Sean's response on his website.....

It is ironic that I am being attacked for investing my personal money in communities that badly need such investment and in which, I am sure, those attacking me have not invested their money. The fact is, these are investments that I do not individually select, control, or know the details about; except that obviously I believe in putting my money to work in communities that otherwise struggle to receive such support.

I have never discussed with anybody at HUD the original loans that were obtained in the Obama years, nor the subsequent refinance of such loans, as they are a private matter. I had no role in, or responsibility for, any HUD involvement in any of these investments. I can say that every rigorous process and strict standard of improvement requirements were followed; all were met, fulfilled and inspected.

The LLC’s are REAL companies that spend real investment money on real properties.

https://www.hannity.com/media-room/sean-hannity-responds-to-latest-fake-news-attack/