Feral America

Stevie and Em

Two Gen X women who are done being polite about it. True crime, conspiracy, and the stories the system hoped you'd forget.

  1. Aug 13

    Anand Jon Update with Tara Rule: theBfly, the Money Trail, and "Rebecca"

    Tara Rule is back, and we go straight into what she has been hearing directly from young women connected to theBfly.co. According to those firsthand accounts, women brought in for projects were expected to stay in a hotel room booked by Elyana Aronow, who also goes by Elyana Violet, and then "reimburse" her by sending payment to a PayPal account that, per those same accounts, belongs to the International Justice Alliance, the nonprofit tied to the campaign to free Anand Jon. We walk through what that arrangement looks like and why it matters. We also get into emails Tara received from Justin Gelband, the celebrity trainer who appears on theBfly's own Instagram working out with the young women it features. We talk about the alleged role of Anand Jon's sister, Sanjana Jon, in contacting women on his behalf under the name "Rebecca," which is her middle name. And we discuss the most disturbing thread of all, the reports that Anand Jon has been contacting people, including minors, from prison, and what it would mean to advocate for them. Then we look forward. Tara is searching for a lawyer to help her file a civil suit against Anand Jon, and we talk through what comes next in the investigation. Finally, we cover the new tool on anandjon.info. Anand Jon Alexander is eligible for parole in 2027, and there is now a feature on the site that lets anyone, victim or not, write a statement to the California Board of Parole Hearings and download it as a PDF to send in. We explain how it works and why the December 2027 hearing is the deadline that matters. If you have information, Tara Rule can be reached at ruleartsandproductions@gmail.com. You can also send tips to the investigation at localtip@proton.me. Read the documented record, and use the parole letter tool, at anandjon.info. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. To report the exploitation of a minor, contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTipline at 1-800-843-5678 or report.cybertip.org. A note on the record: Anand Jon Alexander's criminal convictions are a matter of public record. The other claims discussed in this episode are allegations and firsthand accounts from Tara Rule and the people who have come to her, and have not been tested in court. Named individuals are entitled to the presumption that they have done nothing beyond what any court has found. #AnandJon #TaraRule #theBfly #InternationalJusticeAlliance #FeralAmerica #TrueCrime #SurvivorStories #ParoleHearing #FashionIndustry #Justice

  2. Aug 3

    EXCLUSIVE Interview with Tara Rule: Investigating Anand Jon Alexander's Network

    Anand Jon Alexander is serving 59 years to life for sexually abusing teenage models he lured with modeling promises. So how could he be eligible for parole as soon as 2027? In this 95-minute interview, survivor and advocate Tara Rule joins Feral America to expose the organized network working to free him, and the tactics that nearly worked on her. Fashion designer Anand Jon was convicted in Los Angeles in 2008 on 16 felony counts, including forcible rape and crimes against girls as young as 14. But the story didn't end at sentencing. Tara Rule takes us inside the machinery of his release campaign and what it's willing to do. In this episode we get into: - How Anand Jon's network allegedly tried to recruit Tara while he sat behind bars, and how close it came to working - The image-laundering playbook: a paid advertisement in Time magazine reportedly designed to look like a real Time article, and how recognizable names, including music producer Poo Bear, keep surfacing around the campaign - A resurfaced 15-year-old news article about Anand's sister, Sanjana Jon, and a Taj Mahal controversy - How a San Quentin credit system could make Anand Jon parole-eligible as early as 2027, decades before his 2065 release date, including credits earned for writing screenplays - The screenplay he reportedly got approved, titled "Downward Facing Doggy Style," whose lead character is described as a "16-year-old sexy, beautiful white girl" - theBfly.co, the self-described "girl empowerment" website that platforms Anand Jon, and firsthand testimonies from young women who say they escaped the network's reach - A potential class action against the state of California for allowing incarcerated predators, who found their original victims online, to use prison tablets to receive videos and video chat The full documented record, with sources: https://anandjon.info Have information, or are you a survivor or witness? Reach out confidentially: localtip@proton.me

  3. Aug 1

    Section 8 Tenant Investigation: What the Public Records Revealed | Case File 001

    The first evidence review from Forensic Real Estate, where public records meet real estate expertise. What began as a routine property management situation uncovered a series of documented questions — and launched a full evidence-based investigation. We examine publicly available records, court filings, property management documentation, and documented accounts to build a factual timeline. Our goal: separate documented evidence from unanswered questions. In this first evidence review, we investigate: - Multiple aliases identified through public records and how far back they go - Court cases, judgments, and documented complaints spanning multiple years - Public court records revealing a serious criminal court case now part of our timeline - Questions surrounding eligibility for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program - Public records reflecting an IHSS caregiver license under a maiden name - A business currently registered at the property address advertising in-home care services We also review the circumstances surrounding a caregiver who later passed away while in police custody. Using publicly available records, we examine the documented court history relevant to the timeline and discuss information provided to law enforcement — clearly distinguishing verified facts from documented accounts and from questions that remain under review. Additional topics covered: - Lease compliance concerns - Property management documentation - Animal welfare issues documented during the tenancy - Government housing assistance eligibility questions - Trust ownership and financial disclosure questions - Why collecting documentation before drawing conclusions matters The central question of this episode: How was this applicant determined eligible for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program — and were all required eligibility disclosures properly reported? At this stage, we are not drawing conclusions. We are documenting available evidence, identifying unanswered questions, and continuing the investigation as new information surfaces. Future episodes will keep reviewing new evidence as it is documented and verified. About Forensic Real Estate An investigative documentary series where real estate expertise meets investigative journalism. Christina Smith brings 25+ years as a California Realtor specializing in probate, trusts, distressed properties, and high-conflict transactions. Sue is a former paralegal, financial manager, wealth manager, educator, and public records researcher. Together they help homeowners, landlords, investors, and the public understand complex real-world cases. ADHD meets hyperfocus. Subscribe and follow along as we continue documenting Case File 001 and future investigations. Disclaimer Presented for documentary, educational, and journalistic purposes. Information discussed is based on publicly available records, property management documentation, documented accounts, and other sources believed reliable at the time of publication. Our goal is to document the investigative process — not to reach conclusions before the evidence does. Documented accounts, allegations, or unanswered questions are identified as such and should not be interpreted as established fact. Our understanding may change as new information becomes available. Nothing here is legal advice. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law. If you have firsthand knowledge or relevant documentation that may assist this investigation, please contact us. All information is independently reviewed and verified before being included in future episodes. #CaseFile001 #Section8Tenant #ForensicRealEstate #Investigation #EvidenceReview #Documentary #InvestigativeJournalism #PublicRecords #RealCases #CaseFiles

  4. May 27

    Kars4Kids BANNED in California! The 30-Year Donor Con Behind the Annoying Jingle

    Kars4Kids has been running car donation ads since 1994. That jingle has been in your head for over 20 years. And in November 2025, the organization was named in a federal class action lawsuit alleging racketeering, false advertising, and violation of California unfair competition laws. Here is what the ads never told you. Kars4Kids is the fundraising arm of Oorah, an Orthodox Jewish outreach organization based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Both organizations share the same CEO: Eli Mintz, son of the rabbi who founded them. In 2024, Kars4Kids collected over $94 million in contributions. A third of that went straight back into advertising. Their own IRS Form 990 shows they paid Google $22,508,970 in a single year for marketing. Bing Ads got $3.4 million. Sirius Satellite Radio got $424,000. The money that was left went to Oorah, which funds gap year trips to Israel for Orthodox Jewish high school graduates, adult matchmaking services for Orthodox Jewish young adults, Jewish private school tuition assistance, and a $16.5 million building purchase in Israel. California accounts for over 25% of all donated vehicles nationally. Kars4Kids ran zero programs in California. Their only local presence was a backpack giveaway of 1,000 bags, distributed by random drawing, no financial need required. On May 8, 2026, Orange County Superior Court Judge Gassia Apkarian ruled that Kars4Kids violated California false advertising and unfair competition laws. The ads are banned in California effective June 8, 2026, unless the organization adds an explicit audible disclosure of its religious affiliation. This is not the first time. Oregon and Pennsylvania settled deceptive advertising cases against Kars4Kids in 2009. Minnesota found in 2017 that less than 1% of funds raised from Minnesota donors benefited Minnesota children. The jingle kept playing. This episode walks through the court ruling, the 990 filings, the executive compensation, the class action complaint, and the full paper trail of what Kars4Kids is and what it has always been. Sources and full Substack article linked below. Feral America Substack (full article with sources): sueselle.substack.com Kars4Kids IRS Form 990 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/223746050 Oorah IRS Form 990 via ProPublica: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/043728030 May 8 2026 ruling coverage NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/judge-bans-kars4kids-jingle-california-citing-misleading-advertising-rcna345648 CharityWatch Kars4Kids analysis: https://blog.charitywatch.org/kars-4-kids-updated-charitywatch-rating/ Federal class action coverage: https://www.lawcommentary.com/articles/kars4kids-jingle-banned-in-california-after-judge-finds-ads-misleading #Kars4Kids #Oorah #CarDonationScam #FalseAdvertising #FeralAmerica #InvestigativePodcast #CaliforniaLawsuit #EliMintz #IRS990 #CharityFraud #ClassActionLawsuit #DonorDeception #OrthodoxJewish #NonprofitAccountability #Racketeering

  5. May 8

    EXPOSED: Epstein's Money Laundering Mechanism Involving Ben Goertzel, Humanity+ and Novamente

    In January 2015, AI researcher Ben Goertzel wrote one of the most damning emails in the entire Jeffrey Epstein file release. He commiserated with Epstein over the "spate of utterly idiotic negative publicity," floated the theory that Epstein's victims (children) were "reasonably mature people who mutually consented," and then, in the very next paragraph, asked for another $25,000 to be funneled through his 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Humanity+. In this episode of Feral America, we examine the full mechanism. This is not a story about a scientist who had a bad funder. It is a story about the conversion mechanism. The pass through. The five percent fee Goertzel openly charged for his nonprofit's role as a financial conduit, in writing, in an email with the actual subject line "Funneling money." In this 30 minute investigation, you will learn: How Epstein's $100,000 fellowship at the University of New Mexico in 2001 launched Goertzel's career The exact structure of the laundering pipeline The IRS statutes that were violated The receipts: emails from the Epstein files Goertzel's "I was social engineered" defense in his February 2026 Substack How a male professional culture of benefit of the doubt continues to protect powerful men accused of horrible things Why I filed an IRS Whistleblower complaint PRIMARY SOURCES AND FURTHER READING My full Substack investigation: https://sueselle.substack.com South China Morning Post original report (February 16, 2026): https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3299896 Ben Goertzel's "Goertzel vs Epstein" Substack response: https://bengoertzel.substack.com/p/goertzel-vs-epstein Government of the United States Virgin Islands v. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., No. 1:22 cv 10904 (S.D.N.Y. 2022) Vashon Maury Island Beachcomber coverage: https://www.vashonbeachcomber.com/2026/02/27/islander-bankrolled-by-epstein-on-and-off-for-nearly-two-decades/ Business Insider on Goertzel and Epstein: https://www.businessinsider.com (search Goertzel Epstein) IRS Whistleblower Office and Form 211: https://www.irs.gov/compliance/whistleblower-office IRS guidance on Inurement and Private Benefit for 501(c)(3) charities: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/inurement-private-benefit-charitable-organizations Epstein Files searchable database: https://epsteinexposed.com #FeralAmerica #JeffreyEpstein #BenGoertzel #EpsteinFiles #MoneyLaundering #HumanityPlus #Novamente #HongKong #AIResearch #ArtificialGeneralIntelligence #SophiaTheRobot #IRSWhistleblower #EnhancedEducation #SingularityNet #JPMorganChase #LeonBlack #VirginIslands #Transhumanism #AGI #InvestigativePodcast #EpsteinNetwork #501c3 #NonprofitFraud #TaxFraud

  6. Apr 26

    URGENT: No Warrant Needed for Your Data - The CLOUD Act

    Last night, a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Every news outlet reported the same thing this morning: law enforcement is "obtaining search warrants" for his phone and devices. Here's what they didn't mention: under the CLOUD Act, the government doesn't need a warrant for most of his digital life. His Gmail, his cloud storage, his social media... all of it is accessible through a completely different pipeline. Faster. Quieter. No judge sitting on it for hours. And that law doesn't just apply to active shooters. It applies to you. In this episode, we break down: What the CLOUD Act actually is and how it passed (buried in a 2,200-page spending bill) How it lets the US government compel Google, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft to hand over your data, even if it's stored overseas How foreign governments can now request your data directly from US tech companies Why journalists, activists, lawyers, and immigrants are especially at risk The one structural weakness in the law and the free tools that exploit it → Signal, ProtonMail, Tresorit, Bitwarden, and other privacy tools explainedRESOURCES: 🔗 EFF CLOUD Act Explainer — https://www.eff.org/issues/cloud-act 🔗 Signal (encrypted messaging) — https://signal.org 🔗 ProtonMail (encrypted email) — https://proton.me 🔗 Bitwarden (password manager) — https://bitwarden.com 🔗 Privacy Guides — https://privacyguides.org 🔗 ACLU CLOUD Act Analysis — https://www.aclu.org 🔗 Full CLOUD Act Text — https://www.congress.gov #CLOUDAct #Privacy #DataPrivacy #Surveillance #Signal #ProtonMail #Encryption #WHCD #WHCDShooting #DigitalPrivacy #FourthAmendment #BigTech #GooglePrivacy #iCloud #FederalLaw #CyberSecurity #PrivacyRights #FreePress #EndToEndEncryption #FeralAmerica

  7. Apr 19

    A Father Who Raped His Daughter & A Girl Who Shot an Abuser: Makayla Settles & Alishon Torres

    Two 18-year-old Hispanic girls. Two devastating stories. Almost no media coverage. This week on a special edition of Feral America, we the stories most mainstream media won't touch. Makayla Rene Settles moved from North Carolina to California to live with her birth father, Stephen Vincent Chavez, while attending Moorpark College. Within two days of arriving, he brutally assaulted her. DNA evidence confirmed the attack. He was arrested, then released on bail. Unable to cope with her trauma, Makayla took her own life in December 2025. His hearing is April 21st at the Ventura County Courthouse. A march in Makayla's honor begins at 8 a.m. at the corner of Victoria and Telephone. Show up. Make noise. She deserves justice. Alishon Torres, originally from Honduras, took action after her five-year-old sister revealed she had been molested by a 58-year-old man living nearby... and no adult in the family did anything. Alishon did. She is now being held in Shelby County, Tennessee on $1 million bail. The online support for her has been overwhelming. Want to help? Stevie explains exactly how in this episode. When the legal system fails, who steps up? 🔔 Subscribe to Feral America for stories that deserve to be heard. 👍 Like this video to help spread awareness. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments. 📍 March for Makayla: April 21st, 8 a.m. | Corner of Victoria & Telephone, Ventura County Courthouse

  8. Apr 10

    BREAKING: Iran War, Draft Incoming | 12 Missing UAP Scientists | Justice for Makayla Rene Settles

    Multiple breaking stories that mainstream media won't cover properly. We're connecting the dots. Today we're covering three urgent stories that deserve your attention: escalating Iran war preparations including potential draft implementation, the disturbing pattern of missing UAP scientists, and the fight for justice for Makayla Rene Settles with a crucial protest happening April 21st. IRAN WAR & DRAFT COVERAGE: Latest developments in Iran conflict escalationDraft registration updates and what it means for young AmericansMilitary mobilization patterns we're trackingGovernment messaging vs. reality on the groundMISSING UAP SCIENTISTS: Multiple scientists working on UAP research have disappearedPatterns in the disappearances that raise serious questionsGovernment connections and timing coincidencesWhat this means for UFO disclosure effortsMAKAYLA RENE SETTLES JUSTICE: Who was Makayla and what happened to herStephen Vincent Chavez and the case detailsApril 21st protest at Ventura County Courthouse at 8amHow you can support the fight for justiceWhy this case matters for survivors everywhereKEY DETAILS: Ventura County Courthouse Protest: April 21st at 8:00 AM Location: Ventura County Courthouse ⚖️ Demanding justice for Makayla Rene Settles Why we're covering these together: These stories represent different aspects of how power operates in the shadows. Government war preparations, silencing of UAP researchers, and justice denied to victims all connect to larger patterns of control and coverup. URGENT UPDATES: Iran situation developing rapidlyProtest details and how to participate safelyMissing scientists timeline and latest developmentsThis episode contains information that affects your life directly. From potential military service to understanding what's being hidden about UAPs to supporting justice for victims. Will you be at the April 21st protest? Share your thoughts on these developing stories in the comments.

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Two Gen X women who are done being polite about it. True crime, conspiracy, and the stories the system hoped you'd forget.

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