June 7, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 27 . . Youngest Brother Aims To Clear His Name FROM PAGE 26 harassed and I just want to clear it up and move forward.” Mike Ramadan’s attorney, Mark Cropper, said this week he has spoken with the New York Attorney General’s Office to ensure his client is not implicated in any way and that his businesses are not targeted in any of the investigations. Cropper said he spoke last Friday with Peri Kadanoff, Deputy Attorney General on the Organized Crime Task Force of the New York State Attorney General’s Office. “I spoke with her and she confirmed that Mike Ramadan, the youngest brother of Basel and Samir, has never been, is not now or is expected in the future to be suspected of being involved or in any way implicated in the crimes for which Basel and Samir have been charged and arrested as related to the alleged cigarette smuggling ring,” he said. Cropper said his conversation with Kadanoff should clear up any veiled perception of Mike Ramadan’s involvement in the case. “As such, the businesses owned and operated by Mohamad S. “Mike” Ramadan, including but not limited to the six Dairy Queens and 114 Beer and Wine Inc., trading as Gold Coast Beer and Wine, never should have been and should never again be identified or referenced in any newspaper article or other media reports associated with or pertaining to the alleged wrongdoing of Samir and Basel Ramadan,” he said. Cropper said Mike Ramadan’s businesses are owned and operated independently of those owned by his brothers. Cropper refused a request to view tax records or other documentation proving the point. He also said no rational nexus has been established between the alleged cigarette smuggling ring and any of the businesses owned by the Ramadans. While Mike Ramadan has established his own businesses, he did have some assistance from his older brothers along the way, according to Cropper. “That’s not to say Mike Ramadan didn’t have the help of Basel and/or Samir in finding a location or learning how to run a business,” he said. “Basel, for example, has more experience in retail. With regard to 114 Beer and Wine Inc., Mike is the sole shareholder and officer of that corporation. With regards to the six Dairy Queens, they are owned by six different entities that Mike owned solely and exclusively. Neither Basel or Samir assisted in the operation of those businesses.” All-You-Can-Eat Crabs, Shrimp, Fried Chicken & Corn FULL MENU AVAILABLE CHILDREN’S MENU Crab Legs • Live Lobsters Crab Cakes • BBQ Ribs Steaks • Fish Sandwiches • Desserts OPEN MON.-FRI., 4 P.M. SAT. & SUN. AT NOON FULL MENU AVAILABLE FOR CARRYOUT Rt. 611, 1 Mile North Of Assateague Island On The Left Family Atmosphere 410-641-4330 PRESENT THIS COUPON & RECEIVE $ Approved 4 ADULT ENTREES OR ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPECIAL Redeemable at $1.50 per entree or Adult All-You-Can-Eat. One coupon per table. Not valid with other specials. MCD. 6.00 OFF Game Room BUY • SELL • TRADE Gold And Silver Prices Are Very High! WE’ VE Lion Shopping MOVED In The Food Center-Rte. 611 Immediate Evaluation And Payment HIGHEST PRICES PAID Not Sure What You Have? Bring It In! Any Quantity, Large Or Small! WE PAY TOP DOLLAR! Gold & Silver Coins Gold Jewelry White Gold • Yellow Gold ALL KARATS: 24 KT • 22 KT • 18 KT • 14 KT 10 KT • 9 KT DENTAL GOLD PLATINUM, TOO Premium Paid On Rare Dates GOLD COINS PRE-1933 Up To 40-50 Times Face Value SILVER COINS PRE-1965 Up To 16 Times Face Value FOREIGN & DOMESTIC OLD U.S. PAPER CURRENCY Silver Jewelry Silverware Silver Bullion, Bars And Ingots FOOD LION SHOPPING CENTER RTE. 611 AT RTE. 50 WEST OCEAN CITY D.A. Kozma Jewelry Serving The Community For More Than 33 Years 410-213-7505 410-524-GOLD (4653) LIC. NO. 2294