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Crisp Confrontation Caught On Tape

An ambush interview with embattled realtor David Crisp has become the talk of the town online.

A local radio personality grabbed a camera and confronted Crisp after spotting him at a local restaurant.

KRAB radio host Francis Mayer said when he saw Crisp eating at Woody’s Bar and Grill Monday, he had to ask him some questions.

Crisp declined to answer as he walked through the parking lot with his wife and child.

To see the video, click on the video link.

In the video, you can see the former real estate agent and his wife, Jennifer, drive off in a convertible Mercedes.

Federal investigators are investigating Crisp and several of his former real estate associates for mortgage fraud.

State authorities accuse Crisp of lying on loan documents and obtaining inflated appraisals to flip homes.

Mayer said Crisp’s actions played a major role in the downturn of local home prices.

His confrontation with Crisp has gathered hundreds of hits on KRAB’s website.

On the website, Mayer said Crisp slammed homebuyers into unrealistic goals so he could go on playing Bakersfield’s version of “Richie Rich.”

He said he confronted Crisp because he thought the community deserved answers.

The Department of Real Estate said Crisp’s attorney inquired about the progress of the investigating.

The local FBI office said its investigating is ongoing
Published Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:25 AM by Kiyoshi Tomono

Comments

 

catpaw said:

Ambushing a person in restaurant and hounding him with a camera while the guy is with his wife and kid sounds like harrassment to me, not just Mr. Crisp but the wife and certainly the child don't deserve the intrusion.

Is "no comment" enough for a reporter, or is chasing him in the parking lot part of the job.
February 28, 2008 7:18 PM
 

Kiyoshi Tomono said:

catpaw:
Here's what the Radio Television News Director's Association (RTNDA) has to say on this issue in their ethics guide for journalists:

FAIRNESS: Professional electronic journalists should present the news fairly and impartially, placing primary value on significance and relevance.

Professional electronic journalists should:

* Treat all subjects of news coverage with respect and dignity, showing particular compassion to victims of crime or tragedy.
* Exercise special care when children are involved in a story and give children greater privacy protection than adults.
* Seek to understand the diversity of their community and inform the public without bias or stereotype.
* Present a diversity of expressions, opinions, and ideas in context.
* Present analytical reporting based on professional perspective, not personal bias.
* Respect the right to a fair trial.
February 29, 2008 7:49 AM
 

Kiyoshi Tomono said:

And catpaw, your question brings up an important issue: what constitutes a journalist?  Are bloggers like yourself journalists?  I've read some of the things posted on local real estate blogs and some of the posts are clearly invstigative and journalistic in nature.  Others rise little above personal attacks and snipes.  I think that issue is going to be more important as the media consolidates and journalists work on the web, tv, and to some degree, print.
February 29, 2008 7:52 AM
 

catpaw said:

Big difference between bloggers relating what they know (or think they know) or venting and radio deejay assuming the role of reporter. I get the impression Mr. Mayer did not observe the ethics you posted. The confrontation could have become a volitile situation. He should be reprimanded.

In any case, Mr. Mayer did not report any news except his own thoughtless public antics.  
February 29, 2008 6:24 PM
 

catpaw said:

Big difference between bloggers relating what they know (or think they know) or venting and radio deejay assuming the role of reporter. I get the impression Mr. Mayer did not observe the ethics you posted. The confrontation could have become a volitile situation. He should be reprimanded.

In any case, Mr. Mayer did not report any news except his own thoughtless public antics.  
February 29, 2008 6:25 PM
 

JohnO said:

am no fan of what David Crisp has done, but if you want to keep the community well informed quit using him as the end all. He was flashy and for a short time made it big, there are by far several others in this town with dirty hands; they are just better at hiding the filth they have others do for them. Bruce Freeman of Castle & Cooke is as manipulating and deceitful as they come. His demeanor and ego is what carries him past these young guys. I worked with Bruce for many years and he and his front team need a little investigating.
July 17, 2008 8:00 AM
 

JohnO said:

Kioshi if you are that good why stop there, I know that KGET doesn't push the limits with certain businesses in town out of fear of losing advertising money. But Mr. anchor of the year, step up, do your job and serve the community equally. Chase down Bruce Freeman  of Castle & Cooke, the jerk that lets anything go to save himself and pretends not to know anything? These two of Castle & Cooke are in deep it is just a matter of time before it all catches up with him.
July 17, 2008 8:05 AM
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About Kiyoshi Tomono

Kiyoshi Tomono joined the 17 News team in March of 2004. He currently anchors 17 News at Sunrise and reports for other newscasts. Kiyoshi has won two Golden Mike Awards and an Associated Press Mark Twain award for his investigative and feature reporting. He is also the recipient of the 2008 RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Award for investigating reporting on Crisp and Cole Real Estate that ended in an FBI raid of the company

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