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Govt. releases ‘blackmail’ letter

Mar 15, 2011 News

The government has released the communication between Judson Lohmeyer, the now resigned Project Manager of the One Laptop Per Family project, and Steve Grin.
Lohmeyer, who came to Guyana as a Peace Corps officer, was paid a whopping US$100,000 per annum ($20 million) a sum that he said shocked him.
Office of the President accused him of seeking to blackmail. The letter from Judson Lohmeyer reads,

Hi Steve:
I was wondering if this might not be an auspicious time to approach you on reconsidering making full reparations on my consulting agreement.
I gave proper 30 day notice.  It was you who elected not to have me work those days.  That does not forfeit the 30-day payment.
I’m in great demand for comments and interviews on the goings on at OLPF and OP.
While I believe my work and discussions are confidential, that is only valid if the terms and obligations of the consulting agreement are fulfilled.  I find GoG in default.
I am only holding GoG accountable for the contract, in fact, I have evidence that you acted in bad faith by interfering with my ability to perform my duties as Project Manager hence forcing me to resign.
As far as I’m concerned you personally owe me the full value of the consulting agreement.
This e mail serves as final notice to GoG that it is in default on the consulting agreement between myself and the OP by failing to make full reparations.

Thanks, Jud

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