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Michaele & Tareq Salahi Sued For Alleged Wine Tour Fraud


Posted on Jul 18, 2011 @ 05:30AM - 18 comments

By Radar Staff

Michaele and Tareq Salahi are being sued for allegedly defrauding a woman out of the money she paid them for a tour of Virginia's wine country, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.

The case of Emily McCallum vs. Michaele Salahi and Tareq Salahi is on calendar for 8:30 am July 18 in Loudoun County (VA) General District Court.

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McCallum is one of several people who've complained that the Salahis have been operating a wine tourism company and failing to deliver, but she appears to be the first to file suit against the couple best known for their White House gatecrashing and starring roles on the now-canceled The Real Housewives of Washington, D.C.

Earlier this year McCallum earned her master's degree and wanted to celebrate with family and friends by taking a scenic wine tour.

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"She scheduled it with a company owned by the Salahis and paid in full," a source close to McCallum tells us.  "They never showed up and at the last minute, Emily had to get another company.  She's been unable to get her money back from them.  I'm really glad she's taking them to court."

RadarOnline.com has confirmed with the Virginia corporation records that Tareq Salahi is listed as a Director for a wine tour company.

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Come back to RadarOnline.com Monday for the latest is the court case against the Salahis.

 

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EXCLUSIVE: People Voting On The Fate of White House 'Gatecrasher's' Infamous Red Sari; One Suggestion 'Burn It!'


Posted on Oct 07, 2010 @ 05:40AM - 3 comments

The salon owner who took home the infamous red dress sari worn by White House 'gatecrasher' Michaele Salahi is inviting the public to help determine the fate of the garment, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.

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The salon owner who took home the infamous red dress sari worn by White House 'gatecrasher' Michaele Salahi is inviting the public to help determine the fate of the garment, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.

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James Packard-Gomez purchased the garment at auction, forking out $7,000.

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DC Househusband Tareq Salahi Takes Another Business Into Bankruptcy


Posted on Oct 03, 2010 @ 10:03AM - 13 comments

The financial unraveling of Michaele and Tareq Salahi has taken another giant step. The wacky couple, best known for their questionable attendance of a White House State Dinner, has another of its businesses in bankruptcy, RadarOnline.com has learned.

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The financial unraveling of Michaele and Tareq Salahi has taken another giant step. The wacky couple, best known for their questionable attendance of a White House State Dinner, has another of its businesses in bankruptcy, RadarOnline.com has learned.

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Court papers show that America's Polo Cup Inc. filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy protection late last month. Tareq Salahi is the company president.

The Northern Virginia Daily reports that the company grossed approximately $1 million since 2008 but currently owes over $320,000, mostly to a catering company that has already filed suit for non-payment.

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As RadarOnline.com has previously reported, the publicity company that handled America's Polo Cup for Salahi is also suing for non-payment.  Tareq is also president of his family's Oasis Winery which went into bankruptcy last year.

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The Salahis, who appear in The Real Housewives of DC, yesterday watched as the infamous red sari Michaele wore to that equally-infamous White House dinner was auctioned off.  In that case, the couple claimed most of the proceeds were going to charity.

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Michaele Salahi's Famed White House Dress Sells At Auction


Posted on Oct 01, 2010 @ 06:44PM - 19 comments

Alleged White House gatecrasher Michaele Salahi auctioned off her famous red sari, RadarOnline.com has learned.

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The Real Housewives of DC star placed the sari with The Potomack Company who sold it Saturday morning for $7,000.

Alleged White House gatecrasher Michaele Salahi auctioned off her famous red sari, RadarOnline.com has learned.

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The Real Housewives of DC star placed the sari with The Potomack Company who sold it Saturday morning for $7,000.

The Potomack catalogue had estimated that the dress would go in the $2,000 to $3,000 range but bidding was fierce from the standing room only crowd.

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The dress was purchased by James Packard-Gomez, co-owner of the Erwin Gomez Salon & Spa, where the Salahis primped prior to their White House escapade. He says he has "big plans" for his acquisition but does not intend to display it in the salon.

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Michaele Salahi had said that the majority of the proceeds from the sale would go to two charities.

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White House 'Gatecrasher' Michaele Salahi Made Into Barbie Doll Wannabe Action Figure


Posted on Sep 23, 2010 @ 02:52PM - 6 comments

Fame seeker and Real Housewives of D.C. star Michaele Salahi has forever been immortalized in plastic in the form of an action figure dressed in her White House ‘gatecrashing’ attire.

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Fame seeker and Real Housewives of D.C. star Michaele Salahi has forever been immortalized in plastic in the form of an action figure dressed in her White House ‘gatecrashing’ attire.

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As RadarOnline.com was first to report, Michaele had been planning to cash in on her notoriety by turning herself into a Barbie doll and now we have all the photos of her newly released action figure.

The doll bears Michaele’s infamous red sari dress and blonde hair, but appears disproportionate with a head that is oddly small for the body.

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Michaele had originally wanted to sell the rights of the doll to Mattel in hopes of becoming the next Malibu Stacy, a source told RadarOnline.com, but the doll has instead been produced by a company called HeroBuilders.

Michaele isn’t the only celebrity immortalized by the company – they also have Sarah Palin, Jersey Shore and Jon and Kate Gosselin action figures.

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EXCLUSIVE: Salahis Said President Obama 'Personally' Invited Them To White House, Says Ex Publicist


Posted on Sep 16, 2010 @ 06:53AM - 7 comments

A federal grand jury investigating White House 'gatecrashers' Tareq and Michaele Salahi has twice interviewed their former publicist, RadarOnline.com has learned.

"I was very close to this situation," Mahogany Jones told RadarOnline.com in an exclusive interview.

"I've appeared in front of the grand jury (but) I can't say too much about it."

A federal grand jury investigating White House 'gatecrashers' Tareq and Michaele Salahi has twice interviewed their former publicist, RadarOnline.com has learned.

"I was very close to this situation," Mahogany Jones told RadarOnline.com in an exclusive interview.

"I've appeared in front of the grand jury (but) I can't say too much about it."

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EXCLUSIVE: White House 'Gatecrashers' Embroiled In Family Feud As Estranged Father Battles For Life


Posted on Aug 25, 2010 @ 06:53AM - 17 comments

RadarOnline.com has obtained a police report of White House ‘gatecrasher’ Tareq Salahi’s run-in with police last month – and it reveals the Real Housewives of D.C. star is embroiled in a bitter family feud all while his estranged father in is “terrible health” and in hospice care.

RadarOnline.com has obtained a police report of White House ‘gatecrasher’ Tareq Salahi’s run-in with police last month – and it reveals the Real Housewives of D.C. star is embroiled in a bitter family feud all while his estranged father in is “terrible health” and in hospice care.

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According to the report filed July 27, police responded to the Oasis Winery in Virginia after Tareq’s mom Corinne made a trespassing complaint against her son, reporting that her son was “changing the locks on the doors” to the winery and “possibly removing items.”

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DC Housewife Michaele Salahi Denies Not Paying For Birthday Party


Posted on Aug 20, 2010 @ 12:50PM - 17 comments

Michaele and Tareq Salahi, the controversial pair on the Real Housewives of DC, was the focus of another accusation: that they didn’t pay a bill on the latest episode of the reality show.

Thursday’s episode featured a birthday party for Paul Wharton, a friend of the housewives and a prominent character on the new show.  Michaele was one of the hosts of the party but claimed that she was only donating wine to the party, not footing any of the bill.

Michaele and Tareq Salahi, the controversial pair on the Real Housewives of DC, was the focus of another accusation: that they didn’t pay a bill on the latest episode of the reality show.

Thursday’s episode featured a birthday party for Paul Wharton, a friend of the housewives and a prominent character on the new show.  Michaele was one of the hosts of the party but claimed that she was only donating wine to the party, not footing any of the bill.

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She took to her blog on Friday to explain her side of the story.  “As you can imagine, our attorney, who has seen us get used 100 different ways, only called Paul’s publicist because he was concerned that The Park, Paul, or the production company was going to make it look like we didn’t pay a bill, which never existed. Much of how we got portrayed was inaccurate in many ways, and is what was expected, but we stayed one step ahead of them just in case this may have happened. Our attorney contacted Charlotte Reid since she was Paul's publicist to make sure to keep it very clear to all parties what I was gifting to his night. I was happy to help celebrate Paul and his birthday and donate some wine. Gosh, good thing others saw through it. I didn’t see that coming. Rise Above!”

Paul’s publicist told him that the Salahis' lawyer wanted a signed document saying that they were NOT going to pay for the birthday party or they wouldn’t show up!

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The Salahis deny they were on the hook for any part of the bill even though Tareq is shown going over to a group at the party and saying “I hope you’re all having a great time because I spent a lot of money on this party.” Oops.

Michaele added on her blog: “I am troubled to discover Paul Wharton and Jason Backe’s comments spreading more misinformation about my husband and me. Charlotte Reid (Paul's publicist) and Paul asked me to lend my name to be one of the four different co-hosts for his party. The other co-hosts were Erica Gutierrez, Mary Barth, and Charlotte Reid. At all times, they said the finances of the party were taken care of by Mark Barnes at his venue 'The Park.' I was still very happy to do my part and donate thousands of dollars of Oasis wines and some Champagne. I was happy to do my part with our wines from our vineyard for Paul Wharton’s Birthday. In fact, Mark Barnes, who is a mutual friend, was also happy to host the night at The Park at no charge. We delivered in advance cases of our Red wine for the evening. Don’t know why they are spinning it … just sayin' –- this is TV.”

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Michaele Salahi Denies She's Anorexic; Rips Real Housewives Of D.C. Co-Stars


Posted on Aug 16, 2010 @ 06:15AM - 13 comments

Michaele Salahi, the world’s most infamous ‘gatecrasher’ and star of Bravo’s Real Housewives of D.C., is responding to claims she is anorexic — and has her co-stars in her sights.

Proving the pen in mightier than the sword, the over-the-top blonde has penned a brutal blog in which she dissects a number of her co-stars and provides a cutting assessment of arch-rival Lynda Erkiletian, who has accused Michaele of being paper-like thin.

Michaele Salahi, the world’s most infamous ‘gatecrasher’ and star of Bravo’s Real Housewives of D.C., is responding to claims she is anorexic — and has her co-stars in her sights.

Proving the pen in mightier than the sword, the over-the-top blonde has penned a brutal blog in which she dissects a number of her co-stars and provides a cutting assessment of arch-rival Lynda Erkiletian, who has accused Michaele of being paper-like thin.

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EXCLUSIVE: White House Gatecrasher Trying To Cash In By Becoming A Barbie Doll


Posted on Aug 09, 2010 @ 11:15AM - 27 comments

The fame-seeking Real Housewives of D.C. couple, the Salahis, plan to cash in on their White House Gatecrashing notoriety by turning Michaele into a Barbie doll, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.

While their lawyer is threatening to sue anyone who calls them White House Gatecrashers, the Salahis also want to turn their fame into fortune by releasing a Halloween costume.

The fame-seeking Real Housewives of D.C. couple, the Salahis, plan to cash in on their White House Gatecrashing notoriety by turning Michaele into a Barbie doll, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.

While their lawyer is threatening to sue anyone who calls them White House Gatecrashers, the Salahis also want to turn their fame into fortune by releasing a Halloween costume.

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