Apollo Nida was scheduled to appear before U.S. District Judge Gerrilyn G. Brill today for a preliminary hearing on his four federal charges today at 10 a.m. If you are just tuning in, Apollo was charged with Embezzlement (10 year max) , Bank Fraud (30 year max), Aggravated Identity Theft (automatically adds 2 years to Bank Fraud sentence) , and Conspiracy (doubles the Bank Fraud sentence) on January 23rd.
However, on Monday, Apollo’s attorney, Thomas Bever, filed a Waiver of Preliminary Hearing on his behalf. He also filed an Unopposed Motion to Continue Proceedings. That motion asked for a thirty-day continuance making the first possible return to court March 26, 2014. No new calendar date has been set as of this posting. The continuance was not contested by the prosecution. That, combined with the wording of the motion strongly indicated that both parties were in “discussions.” This strongly suggests that the terms of a plea deal are being worked out and the case will not be going to trial.
For now, Apollo remains out on bail with the following Special Conditions: Defendant may travel outside the district with U.S. Pretrial Services supervision; stricter than normal supervision; no alcohol consumption at all; other standard conditions as set out in the Order Setting Conditions of Release.
It looks like both sides are very close to reaching a deal. Based on Apollo receiving bail at all, let alone a bail of only $25,000, it is highly likely that he is currently giving up some others involved in the criminal activity for which he is charged in exchange for a lighter sentence. Rumors abound that others associated with the Real Housewives of Atlanta may be involved with or aware of the illegal activity. Will anyone else we know get arrested? Time will tell. Stay tuned to Tamaratattles.com for all the latest news.
In the interest of Real Housewives Atlanta Reunion drama, I tweeted Kenya Moore to ask if the RHOA Reunion would be filmed by March 25th and she replied that it would not. It remains up in the air whether or not we will see Apollo at the reunion this season. I, for one, can’t wait to see what happens.
Tamara, girl you stay on point, so so juicy!
Full cup of tea as usual!!! “Rumors abound that others associated with the Real Housewives of Atlanta may be involved with or aware of the illegal activity.” Phaedra at the very least has to know….or she is the stupidest attorney to ever pass the Bar.
At least Teresa can get away with pleading stupidity, but Phaedra will not be able to pull that off. I could see Peter getting mucked up in something like this with Apollo.
Yeah the stupidity plea won’t work for Teresa either.
Thanks. I just burned my tongue from your scalding hot tea. Shit is going down in the ATL.
Great TEA as usual Tamara… Love it… Shawn from Guys at Brunch
Thanks babe, and thanks for the heads up! 🙂
Brandon must know something or told someone something. That is the only reason I can think of as to why Apollo snapped and hit him so violently. That might explain why Brandon didn’t press charges later despite the fractured rib. There has to be more to the story of Brandon and Apollo
You may be right, he went after him like he wanted to kill Brandon. Also Tamara thanks for the tea, I also think he’s cutting a deal. He cut a deal last time to get of that 20 year sentence he was supposed to serve federally (in the federal system you have to serve at least 85% of your time), he served only 6 years I think he gave up people. This time I bet anything that the feds want alot more, he’s habitual and he didn’t learn anything from last time. So I bet for them to even entertain a deal with him when they got him cold with a wire and a witness has to mean that the has major people (including some of the RHOA members) in on the scam also.
This is going to get messy, real messy and I hope Moose and her husband is involved with this.
“Moose.” I LOVE it!!!
BUCK HENRY! You know better than that! You are teaching people bad habits!
Damn, sorry about that TT won’t happen again.
No problem. It’s an easy thing to do in that case. 🙂
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 8:46 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Nene does not hang around them. Kandi and Todd are the only people who really hang with them Cynthia and Peter started hanging around last year. Kenya seems to really be in Phaedra and Apollo’s business.
I was thinking Peter….
I think they ( Apollo & Peter) are still mad with Brandon because of the altercation at the costume party with Kordell AND the fact that Brandon played the character of Walter in Kenya’s Gone With the Wind video ! They’re good friends with both men… Watch the video again it will all make sense. lol. They’re in their feelings about stuff that had nothing to do with them !
I don’t think Apollo and Peter intentionally ganged up on Brandon. They were trying to help, but it turned into something else. Once the push came, Brandon became fearful and threw a punch.
They were NOT trying to help. Peter was trying to handle Brandon ( hence the SHOVE) but Brandon was a lot stronger than he had anticipated. Apollo also came in very aggressively grabbing him by the throat ! Neither of these in no way helps an already heated situation. They had chips on their shoulders !
You think Peter was mad about what happened at a party, over a year ago? You think they were sitting around plotting how they could beat Brandon up? The only reason Brandon was standing, was to help Kenya.
You’re an idiot ! I realized this last night, but I chose to give you the benefit of doubt. Did I say that !?!!… Walter is a very good friend of theirs. Brandon portrayed him as being gay by wearing his shirt tied above his navel, wearing female panties & hitting on a man all while driving a tow truck labeled little dicks ! So YES I can see them still being mad about that a year later ! Furthermore, they clowned Phaedra in the video also ! Like I said both men didn’t like Brandon on behalf of their friend(s) !! That’s why they were initially so aggressive w/ Brandon, but Brandon fought back (as he SHOULD have ) & that escalated the situation. Now if you’re still too silly to see this as a possibility I stick by my first sentence & I’m refusing to respond to you anymore.
Yep I think you’re right-also wasn’t Brandon saying shit about them and/or Phaedra on Twitter?
True dat
It is a ” outed ” secret …that fancy Phadera and her husband have an arrangement . I feel sorry for her beautiful kids who have such a corrupt mother and hoodrat DL dad for a father .
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Wow! Tamara great tea. Thank you for all your hard work. I will be watching this with interest.
Loving this tea, very informative!
Phaedra might want to get her embalming skills together. She just might be disbarred if she had any prior knowledge of Apollo’s scheming
Girl youre on point! I bet Apollo rats on Peter
Yeah, I agree- the lingering question has always been where does Peter get his money from? We know he’s sponging off of Cynthia but what about new car that he bought that she didn’t know anything about? Red flag. Even if he’s not involved in Apollo’s shady dealings he surely has a backpack full of mystery his damn self. And I don’t like how he talks and behaves towards females during conflict. He has a real stank way of talking to women, including his wife. The previews of next week, Peter versus Nene look crazy as hell. Can’t wait.
Aren’t there a few people who’ve driven a white Bentley (on different seasons of the franchise)? It seems to be the “pass around” car as well as free advertising for Bentley.
@Undine-You know Peter bought that car from Apollo, right? What about when Apollo got into it with his wife at dinner about Kenya, and he roared off to go talk about it with Peter? LMAO. That convo wasn’t about Kenya,imo. It was about something else, and Peter is so involved in these illegal doings, it’s not even funny. He’s not slick, he’s not good with money, he’s not good to Cynthia, and she better hold her wig tight and hope she doesn’t lose any more than she already has, dealing with his rude behind,
Peter does have a bit of a shady persona. However, let’s not to be too quick to hang him. Bear in mind that that the cars involved in Apollo’s “car company” did not exist. So if the car is a clue at all, it would just be that Peter acquired some money in a way we don’t know about and bought a car the normal way.
Maybe.
On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 10:44 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Phaedra has to be involved on some level. I can see Peter and Gregg on some level being in this too. Thanks for everything you do, TT. Nobody does it better….Congrats! Is this the 2005 blog? Please never stop blogging.
Thanks TT, please keep the tea on this case coming. You have to fastest most informative information on this case. Great Job!!
My guess is if anyone else is involved it will definitely be Peter. And there is definitely some history between Apollo and Brandon. Sounds as if Praedra might be using her lawyer/judicial influences to her advantage.
T.T.- you ALWAYS have the goods! Thank you for the tea!
Wow Huge Inside Information-Thanks for the update! I feel sorry for his Kids!
Read that Nene might know something too (possibly involved) and the reason she is so angry and defensive!
Yea Ft (fate tit-nene) knows something as well as Phaedra and Peter.
I hope know one from the cast is involved but I have no doubt the feds will come calling. I don’t like Nene’s attitude and her willingness to throw everyone under the bus. I just hope that she was not the one to do cocaine she strikes me as smarter than that. Evil, but smart enough not to do drugs, although stranger things have happened. I am team Kenya but she really needs to stop talking. Everyone is basically against her but she needs to stop talking about her castmates on other shows. But, child continue your
shade on the scenes where you talk about what was said on the show cause it is hellava funny. This is a serious charge and she needs to keep
her lips zipped. She will be on Bethany and they say she is running off at the mouth. Sure Phaedra said horrible things about her if Apollo goes back to prison that will be revenge enough.
It’s extremely interesting to me that a convicted felon with priors for this very activity is even being considered for a plea deal. Obviously the man didn’t learn from his first stint behind bars and this won’t teach him anything either.
I would not be surprised if Apollo ia a federal snitch. The Feds want bigger fish than Apollo. They want to take down the entire operation. They have have had at least 3 major security breaches and identy theft at some major stores.
IT amazes me how fast this seems to move versus the Guidice trial. Tamara you always have good tea!
The guidices are white, Apollo and Phaedra are black, go figure. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist and it is in Georia.
Psst Apollo is used to the system and is pleading. At least he knows he is going to do time and is working on cutting it down as much as possible. The Giudices are arguing with the Feds and proclaiming innocence and gambling on a trial that they are delaying and their lawyers are delaying (due to Juicy’s attorney having a death penalty case that is ongoing). Two totally different things.
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You are so Awesome TT! Glad you are still online with the weather there!! Thanks for all the updates! I was curious to see if there is any connection between the Watkins last name and Willie Watkins? I thought that I saw that last name on some of the information that was on the list of Apollo’s officers on Nida recovery? Maybe a just a common name? I was just curious on your thoughts?
It caught my attention but it is such a common name, I doubt it is anything.
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 9:46 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I CANT WAIT FOR NEXT SEASON….
ShitJustGotRealYall
Has to be big for the Feds to be interested in a plea deal with a thug. Somehow I doubt Phaedra is a big enough target unless maybe she is the brains behind this. Which would be kind of awesome. Don’t know about the others on the show who might be involved. If you’re right, though, this thing could really turn into a major scandal. yay!
Yay indeed. I disagree about the Feds and pleas agreements. More than 90% of these cases are settled before trial. Most people with sense realize the FEDs general have an iron clad case. In THIS cast though, the fact that he is on parole until, I believe 2021 (don’t hold me too that, it’s been a long day of reading) I find it AMAZING that he got bail at all. Something is up there.
I am still shocked the Giudices aren’t pleading out.
And yes, Yay for scandals!
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 10:09 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Most settle, but they settle because the criminal has something to offer or there is some uncertainty. The theory goes that if you are going to get 20 years but there is a 20% chance you are going to lose the case, then if you’re the Feds, you offer a 15-year deal.
Of course there is always some uncertainty every time you go to trial, but this case seems so iron-clad.
So I like your theory that the Feds are looking for bigger fish here.
TT I was wondering the same thing about the Giuduces, why they won’t plead out. Only thing I could think of was that possibly any plea would include jail time for both Joe and Teresa and they don’t want T going to jail. Maybe? Eh, who knows.
I detest thieves and Phaedra and Apollo are thieves plain and simple. In my Phaedra voice “everybody knows theirs no honor among thieves”. I’m not sure how much the Feds will plea deal, 20yrs instead of 40? Also someone from Phaedras past is due in Atl in April and she’s left veiled meanings on Twitter plus we know Angela Stanton has been contacted to talk to the Secret Service. TT congrats on your milestone, a true accomplishment. Oooh put some sugar in my tea, we drink it sweet in the South!
Appollo should be in jail for assaulting Brandon. Brandon should press charges
Even if Brandon pressed charges, it does not mean Apollo would go to jail.
I doubt Kandi needs money that bad that she would get involved in some shady scheme of Apollo’s. If there is anyone on the cast that could possibly be involved, I’d say Peter. Since I’ve heard Peter has gone into business with Kordell and we know Peter needs the money.
Well, you know from previous comments that I’ve made that I already have it “made up” in my mind that Peter’s hands aren’t clean. Wouldn’t be shocked if Gregg’s aren’t either, but I would almost put money on old Peter.
Yea, that Peter was a real CATCH! Does anyone know if he is an American citizen?
Why should the government allow him to plea? He violated his parole by resuming the same crimes he went to jail for. If you have that much experience representing criminals who’ve committed identity theft and fraud, you gotta be the the dumbest attorney on earth not to have known your own husband is doing it again. Apollo must be ratting out everyone in order to get out of jail time
I think it’s Peter too. Earlier episode he told Cynthia Bar One was in foreclosure. On Bethenney he said he doesn’t get paid being on show. He becomes Apollo’s #1 homie. Suddenly they have matching Benz, he managed to buy and renovate large warehouse facility. On Bethenney he says Bar One is thriving and he’s set to open another. All while his wife who said she would not invest in his destined to fail enterprises, sits tearfully across from him wondering how she can make him happy. He profanely concludes convo by letting her know even in sickness she MUST work. And why would Kordell ppartner in any kind of business with him? Maybe his mack game worked on him too?
The husbands are very much part of the show. They should have all banned together to negotiate a salary for themselves or threaten to not film. Andy would have paid them.
No he wouldn’t not have. No wives or boyfriends get paid. That’s why the cast of RHOOC makes such fun of Slade for fucking and marrying whoever he has to for camera time. 🙂
On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 7:17 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I think your overall premise has merit, however, Bar One is not in foreclosure, it was the property itself. That is the person who owned the property, who is also the landlord of the place across the street where Cynthia’s new offices are, went into foreclosure (and perhaps bankruptcy) It’s likely that Peter and Cynthia bought out the properties from foreclosure but I confess to not going to the trouble to look it all up. 🙂
As for the Charlotte Bar One he has been squawking about that well before he met Kordell but nothing ever came of it see here, http://s17948.p858.sites.pressdns.com/2012/12/07/follow-up-friday-whats-going-on-with-bar-one/ and also the link within.
On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 6:07 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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So am I the only one who found it odd that back when Apollo was pulled over for “mistaken identity”, his partner in crime in the previous case was arrested 2 weeks later, and is now back in the pen? Mistaken identity my butt. They pulled him over because the heat was on, and book shakalaka, Everett dipped out of Atl and was apprehended in Ohio. So did Apollo tell on his play brother(doubtful), or did the brother flee because he knew they were coming, based on them pulling Apollo over? Either way,my opinion is, he NEVER quit doing dirt. Angela Stanton went to jail and learned her lesson, but Apollo and the rest didn’t. I think Apollo and Everett, and who ever else they can recruit to be their fall guys, work for Phaedra, and she works for someone else. She doesn’t know anything is as believable as her not knowing her due date with Ayden,
You are correct. Apollo left the joint in 2009 and hooked up with his RHB in…..wait for it….2009.
PS I liked your use of Boom Shakalaka.
On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 10:39 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Is he going to rat on Phaedra? LOL
They don’t appear to be sharing a lot of warm feelings lately.
On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 10:49 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Apollo was actually a mentor to my cousin who is serving time in prison for driving the getaway car in an armed robbery (I know lol). He use to brag about how well this guy who mentored him was doing and that he knew an easy and fast way to get money when my cousin got released. I didn’t know it was Apollo until he mentioned his name and that he was on tv. I was like WHAT!?!?! When I told him what was going on with Apollo in the media he couldn’t believe me.
Tamara – I am so happy I found your blog. Could it be our little secret? hahaha THANKS!
The only comment that I have is, I have learned more than I have ever wanted to know about American Criminal Law by watching Bravo series and reading Real Housewives blogs.
I have no concept why anyone would tempt fate engaging in illegal activities after already spending substantial time in prison.
I an not clear. Is Phadera involved or is her legal career in jeopardy because she has leant her name to the umbrella businesses that she leant her name to?
Is she suspected of being engaged in these activities or is having knowledge of alleged illegal activities enough?
I only am aware of Contractual Law as it applies to my business.
What a horrific mess.
In Stanton’s book she wrote how P.P. told her not to worry due to lawyers being in some kind of “secret society,” read it, you’ll see. ‘Tell ya what? If ‘they’ took Ms. Hill off to jail for 3 mos. and Apollo gets off [this time], as a repeat offender now, scot-free, or with something silly as “community service,” but no jail-time??? You know something is rotten-in-the-cotton! All of what Jesse Ventura espouses MUST be TRUE!
Phaedra, you and your team pull this off?! Mama, your houses, your shoes, pocketbooks, none of that silliness will ring as real power along side Apollo walking away still clean & pretty from all of these charge$. Hell, you hiring?
Apollo, how many times did you watch the movie “Catch Me If You Can?” No shade. We’re curious about this.
Apollo is guaranteed time. It’s not even a close call. He knows it. There will be no trial.
On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 2:04 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Thanks TT for giving us as much of the real deal as you can. Apollo must be snitching big time. Can’t wait to see if anyone else from the show is involved other than Phaedra. LOL.
Lets all wait and see how fast they put this brother behind bars, vs the Gudici white folk…its been nice Apollo
Since he is expected to make guilty plea , you can expect it to be soon. So I guess. you better call Al Sharpton and get your posters ready. SMDH. #ErrythangAintRacist.
On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 6:33 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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They arent white….their italians!
Great blog! I am still trying to figure out how this guy who doesn’t seem to be the brightest bulb in the chandelier got involved with bank fraud?! He just seems like such a dumbass! And Phaedra is just using him for genetic material( looks only)…..she’s always saying how proud and educated she is, what great family she comes from and yet she puts up with her husband spending $5k at a time at a strip club? Give me a break!
while the good 0ld boy club with the justice system. i can’t understand how a harden criminal like apollo not go to jail but ray nagin gets 20 plus years. the justice system stinks.. Phreadra knew what was going on,,, she knows the DA’s and judges in Georgia …. I smell a rat… let the none violence criminals out of jail… US lock up more of their own citizens than any other country… Hell casey anthony got away with murder… lets be fair and give non violence criminals pleal deals,,,