2 Months in Jail in Nicaragua (Part 2) - Corrupt Lawyers

[@AmberResells]

I don’t know how this video has under 1000 views. KZbin recommended part 1 and 2 to me, and I’m invested. Glad you and family are safely in Canada.

[@allisonsjourney]

Thank you.

[@maranna6482]

Same here! Not sure how I ended up seeing this, but I'm very glad, better than a netflix docuseries 😅. I'm making light, but I do feel for all the anxiety it must have caused, all the best!❤

[@mangolassi6788]

Takes a little time for KZbin to find the audience on a video. THis is different than her normal content so doesn't hit the KZbin recommendations instantly, it has to be tested on different audiences to see who tends to view it. Expect it to take a few days of audience testing before it takes off.

[@brandy_lish]

It recommended to me too, I have a feeling her views are gonna go up..

[@karenorozco8917]

@@allisonsjourney i am so in to your story, so happy your back home.

[@anarojas1701]

Wow! I am so sorry you lived this nightmare. We had a 106 acre farm with a nonprofit school on it that served poor children that lived in a trash dump in Nicaragua for 8 years. Long story short, the farm was stolen and our school. We spent so much money and time trying to get it back but everything is so corrupt in Nicaragua. This was over two years ago. I still live with PTSD from the corrupt lawyers, judges and police chief. It really was sad because it was the children from the school that suffered the most.

[@maryann7941]

💔

[@carynmartin6053]

There are quite a few YT travel channels that can testify to the corruption and extortion that goes on there!😮

[@Keendave]

That's horrible, im so sorry

[@somozasi]

Sorry to hear your story also, you know the police we used to have before the communist take over from Cuba was very friendly with Americans & other people but it was Jimmy Carter who made everything possible for this criminals to take over & destroy everything, no only that but these people here exported communism to El Salvador, Guatemala, Venezuela etc etc. Of course Jimmy Carter didn't act alone the Democrat party has helped the Sandinistas for over 50 years even before the take over. Most people in Nicaragua are not like what you see in these problems these are just thieves with uniforms, nice dress or friendly faces but big pockets.

[@YogaHippie70]

Thank you for sharing your story. So sorry you had to experience this nightmare. I’ve been living nomadically since 2016. I asked a few people about Nicaragua. While many people seem to enjoy their life there, I was told by many, the government was corrupt and there were alot of issues. I’ve crossed Nicaragua off my list of places to checkout, especially after listening to your story. ❤

[@hannahfoster7941]

What have been your favourite countries that you feel are safe and not corrupt? I want to travel with my husband and kids but am terrified of a situation like this!

[@YogaHippie70]

@@hannahfoster7941 ​​⁠my list is not big yet but I’m sure working on it! Panama was ok but there are issues there for sure. Costa Rica was super cool. I really enjoyed my time there. I’ve heard El Salvador is safe and the gangs have all been moved to “Super Prisons”. Unfortunately, no matter what, there is a feeling of being very aware of scams and crime when traveling because we are a guest in their country even with a residency. It’s just a feeling of knowing that I’m at a disadvantage if something happened. I’ve just heard all kinds of crazy stories. And there is no end to crooked cops in Central America. At the same time, there are lots of people living there with no issues.

[@theflightoficarus]

Allison sitting here, listening to your story with my wife really has our anxiety being raised. Because we know the town that you’re speaking of we know the police station we’ve been there. We know the counter that you’re at. We know the court system, we had go and told can’t wear the same clothes to the court because I was not allowed because I had shorts one time so we know and we can feel everything that you’re doing. And it’s really hard to listen to because were living our own nightmare. We got out of there just like you did and we never want to go back I’m letting the lawyer handle it but as you’ve seen lawyers don’t have much luck and a lot of them are corrupt.

[@adalineproulx9773]

Im literally holding my breath listening i cant imagine the anxiety and trauma youve been thru im so sorry 💗

[@JustJenn1982-zp6qh]

This is the scariest wildest ride ever. I’ve been following you since the beginning of your vlog journey (2009 maybe?) and this is something you could just never imagine happening to someone you know let alone yourself and husband. Holy moly. I cannot imagine Harrison being in a jail cell. I hope you all heal from this horrible experience.

[@flawedfabulous]

My heart literally breaks for the way you were treated by the legal people. How sad it seems that they were fully taking advantage of a horrible situation. Don't worry about the length of videos honey, we're all here to hear your families story and support you

[@mangolassi6788]

Sadly, that village is famous all over the country for that. It's the center of scams and lawyers and real estate agents (often working together) are the biggest ones. Common scams include fake deeds, fake residency documents, unnecessary documents, etc.

[@MamaChapinaEnUSA]

I am sorry this happened. I am from Guatemala and corruption in our countries is crazy! Specially among the police 😤 My husband literally got kidnapped by police after a traffic stop, taken to the ATM and forced to give them money. We talked to a lawyer who said: don’t do anything, don’t say anything. Because police will come and find you. Let’s just say now me and my family live in USA and I don’t miss the Guatemalan police one bit

[@allisonsjourney]

Oh my, that is so scary. I'm so sorry.

[@LimeRickey71]

I am absolutely slack jawed at this tale. I'm so sorry you went through this. I am now subscribed and eager to hear more of your story. So glad you chose to share.

[@jamesbarajas9224]

Once again Allison, Thank you for sharing your family's harrowing story.

[@DuvAngel1]

I came across your video with a recommendation on my KZbin. I watched it because my father had an experience in Nicaragua that he couldn’t even talk about. He was a millwright and had moved a power station from the United States down to Nicaragua and was setting it up with a crew down there. I think there was some kind of political uprising or violence going on down there at the time. I didn’t have a very good relationship with him and wasn’t very close so he wasn’t Super communicative with me, but when I asked him about Nicaragua, like what was it like and what was going on with that, he could not speak he just cried. This is a man that never cries, but that’s the only time I ever saw him cry.

[@realassetsteam]

It's part of their culture to protest like they do I look back & realize how lucky I am to still be alive I was young , in love & mortar fire going off all around me Gf at the time, now my wife "don't worry, this happens every few years" I was naive & like 'ok" as mortars fly by my head

[@DuvAngel1]

@@realassetsteam that reminds me of an experience I had at the Capitol St. Paul Minnesota on the Fourth of July. We were just a little too close to the fallout of the fireworks and there were big balls of fire with burning plaster or whatever coming down around as we (my children and I )were running and it felt like we were under attack!

[@melanieschuyler8793]

Your channel randomly popped up your story is keeping me on the edge of my seat I can't wait for the next video ❤

[@holdthelight11]

I completely sympathize with you when you say it felt like you were living in a movie. This is some crazy stuff. Thank you for sharing all of this with us!

[@jeanc.65]

Don’t worry about the length of the videos, you had so much going on! I am looking forward to watching the next one because I am on the edge of my seat right now!!! Thank you for sharing your story, I’m sure that it wasn’t easy!

[@sugartune2111]

Wow, what a story! What an absolute nightmare, I'm so sorry this happened. I cannot imagine the stress.

[@Justme-ep3rc]

What an absolute living nightmare. I’m so sorry you and your family went through this.

[@joannhempen8210]

This story could get you a movie deal. I know it’s real life but omg what a nightmare! I’m glad you’re back in Canada now. Impatiently waiting for part 3! Thank you for sharing. So sorry you went through this!

[@Nallisn]

This video was not long enough😮 I’m hooked on this story. I’m sorry your family had to go through that! Please do part 3 soon!

[@RE-ec7iz]

Wow I’m so glad KZbin recommended part 1 and found part 2

[@PJ-wu8wq]

I cannot believe the ordeal you and your family have gone through! Thank you for sharing this!

[@kristyreynolds8334]

God bless you and your family and condolences to the other family. Your intuition was there with you all the time, yet I cannot imagine having to wade through so much deceit .

[@Sarahsadie2021]

I’m so invested 😮 as a fellow Canadian this is horrifying and overwhelming. Sending you and your family so much love and light. I don’t think I’d ever go back if that happened to me and my family. ❤

[@allisonsjourney]

Thank you

[@chaneycook2216]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. We have a home in SJDS that we visit for months at a time and will retire there permanently in a couple of years. My parents, who stay at our home for 5 months out of the year, are friends with some of your former neighbors and so we had heard parts of this story and my parents helped out with the meal train a little bit. I really appreciate you sharing this information as it is really important for all of us who spend any time there to know the ins and outs of some of these issues. I'm hoping that maybe (privately) you'd be willing to share the names (or at least initials) of the not-so-helpful-truthful lawyers and "michelle's" name (if she continues to be a good help) so that we have this information if ever needed. Can't wait to hear the rest of your story--very brave of you to share. I'm now going back and watching all of your previous videos about your move to Nica and am getting such good information from them.

[@allisonsjourney]

Thank you for your comment. I really questioned whether I should post this story (and I still am), but I know it's important to share. I'm just very nervous. But yes I'll absolutely share the names. Feel free to email me. And thank you so much to your parents for helping out with food.

[@chaneycook2216]

@@allisonsjourney I'm not a super savvy KZbinr--where would I find your email address? Thank you for responding. Just watched part 3 and it just blows my mind with everything you had to go through:(

[@chaneycook2216]

A-ha, found it. Will send you an email:)

[@karenorozco8917]

@@allisonsjourney you did the right thing by sharing. Keep going till part 10 if you have to!

[@jessycaslow]

KZbin suggested part one and I was like 😮 the whole time then I saw part two and o was like 😳 now I’m like 😅 for part three

[@kcoco774]

Thank you for sharing your story. I’m glad you trusted your gut.

[@timetotanja]

I just returned from visiting SJDS to scope out the city and visit the day school to see if it’s a good fit for my family to move. I loved everything about the city and the school. However I was extremely anxious about the way people drive in Nicaragua in general. Even our shuttle from Managua to SJDS and back was terrifying, the car we rented was not well maintained and the tire popped (thank God while it was parked and not while it was being driven up or down a hill) and a taxi we took in Managua shut out on us 3 times mid drive. Those experiences had me completely terrified about the safety of the roads. Now hearing your story I’m petrified! So sorry you went through this. Nothing you said sounds unrealistic based on our experience.

[@allisonsjourney]

Thank you. I'm sorry you went through that experience.

[@breezie808]

Please do not feel like these can’t be too long! Every detail makes me feel like I experienced this myself.

[@karenorozco8917]

The devil is in the datail... so.........we want details ok.

[@missblackwood]

This is absolutely horrific. The corruption in these countries is insane. I’m so sorry you had to go through this.

[@Sarahsadie2021]

I need part 3 asap 😂😅. I’m hooked. I hope your hubby made it home with you .

[@devinevee8684]

This story is heartbreaking. The anxiety!! I got emotional just listening to it. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jceezee1084]

This is the one thing about Latin America and the law there, where if someone dies in an accident, the family is just given free reign to extort money with the full protection of the state. If you don't pay the family what they want, you go to prison. It's total insanity.

[@truejoie]

Hello, I just found your channel and your story had me on the edge of my seat. I'm so sorry you and your husband went through that. Please finish your story and let us know the rest....reguardless, Im glad you are all safe now !

[@castanedafam5357]

I am so invested. My husband was born in Nicaragua and he always tells me how corrupt it is and it’s all making sense as to why he always says he won’t take me and our 4 kids after 17 years of being together

[@stevehughes7224]

I'm so sorry to hear your story, I'm going through a stressful time atm & it is nothing compared to what you have been through

[@allisonsjourney]

Thank you. I hope whatever you are going through gets better soon.

[@Theycallmecanns]

Love from 🇨🇦 glad you are home safe

[@mistyjomay6272]

I haven't been more invested in something since Desperate Housewives came out in 2004.

[@monmur7952]

I hope the Canadian Embassy was able to provide solid guidance for you and your family.

[@amellienchen]

We're travelling to Nicaragua soon and I'm reconsidering renting a car after what I've heard 😮. I'm really shocked what happened to you! Pls don't leave us hanging for too long. Your storry is very interesting! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@allisonsjourney]

Thank you. That's why I'm sharing. I will post the next video tomorrow

[@realassetsteam]

Get a driver, last time I rented a car there all the rentals were sold out ( even though I had a reservation) the rental car company gave us the company maintenance truck. It broke down near volcano momotombo, that then went off while we were broken down . An employee of the rental car company came about 3 hours later He let us use his personal car for the remainder of the trip Since I've been back I just hire drivers Less stress

[@mjb968]

Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@11220h]

Just came across your videos. This is so interesting and scary. I was listening attentively the whole time. I hope your family is okay now.

[@jupitersworld244]

This is such a sad heartbreaking story!

[@YK-mn2nd]

The second lawyer came through! Mark and the first lawyers were scamming.

[@byrondelgado5521]

I’m here because of the Scott Alan Miller video. He has a comment video to this story and I figured I’d listen to the story first before I listen to his point of view.

[@sarahmarie2911]

This story is crazy!! I need to hear the rest of it!!!

[@ven0006]

I absolutely feel for you. Thank you for sharing. Much love xo

[@LadyGodivaish]

I was listening non stop!

[@chrissy9153]

Thank you for sharing this, you’re probably not the first person this happened to

[@Aprriill123]

This made me feel sick and cry. I can’t even bare to imagine what that was like for you, your husband and your family. Absolutely terrifying

[@marywilson5192]

Wow! I know your husband was the one in jail but you are a freaking Rockstar. We're only on Day 4 and I'm exhausted just listening to it. I can't imagine how drained you were. I'll have to go back so I can remember who "Mark" is but what a scumbag! I hope you told that guy & his "lawyers" to go to hell and how to get there. Once your husband was out, of course. 😉 These countries in South America are cheaper, have good weather, etc but they are corrupt. We have to stop moving to these places assuming the system is the same as the US, Canada, etc. IT'S NOT!

[@IsabelJimenez-209]

Can't wait for part 3

[@estancianews7837]

The more I hear this story, the more it sounds like everyone in Nicaragua was trying to figure out how to shake down these people somehow. If it were me ( i lived as an expat in latin america for many years), I would have told them to do their worst since I was broke and innocent. At some point, they realize the amount of money they can squeeze out of you is not worth the effort of putting on a big charade. I am surprised the police chief didn't suggest you pay a specific sum to them and be done with it. Gringos are so naive to elaborate shakedowns. Once again, I bet the motorcyclist wasn't related to the President (or anyone else of significance).

[@debsea2759]

I can’t say I’m surprised at how those things happened. Very scary to live in a country that doesn’t value human rights or due process.

[@212days]

"They make me wait several hours and then eventually tell me no." Wow.

[@mangolassi6788]

Two hours away? That would be in a different departmento. Rivas definitely has judges. They would never allow a prisoner transfer to a random departmento.

[@allisonsjourney]

Yes, that's what Michelle the lawyer said too. I'm not sure what Mark's lawyers were trying to accomplish, but it's clear now they were just trying to get money out of us and didn't care what happened to my husband.

[@mangolassi6788]

@@allisonsjourney I think it's a standard "Man in the Middle" scam. They were pretending to be the family. They were going to get the payment in cash, then claim that the family "filed anyway and double crossed them" and take off with the money. They were trying to get paid for not doing any work (easily weren't even lawyers, lots of people pretending to be in SJDS aren't licensed) AND trying to steal the family's payment. It's the exact same scam that real estate agents sometimes do where they take off with a house payment. OR MAYBE, they intended to collect a double sized payment and would tell the family you only offered half and tell you that they demanded more and only steal the difference. But to do that, they would needed to have arranged with the family already which they didn't. So a risk but not likely what they were planning. They were definitely going to just steal it all.

[@sashagray9617]

Rivas hasn’t had judges for over 18 months & everything in Rivas ends up in Granada eventually.

[@flamingodiego]

Unreal. This is like book. Did you end up getting the Canadian consulate involved? This is an insane what happened to you.

[@allisonsjourney]

Thank you. Yes we did. I think I talk about that in part 3 or 4.

[@aczellargaespada1223]

Please dont be afraid of providing this scammers. I am very sorry for your family and the family of the person that died. Its very unfortunate and I hope we in Nicaragua dona better job at making processes clearly.

[@smartwater10]

I am so invested in this story. So unreal 😞 what a nightmare

[@carolynharmon7074]

Wow, how many lawyers are in this small little town.

[@theflightoficarus]

The ones that are in that town are not good. We found one female lawyer that we trusted, but she’s still not able to get anything done with the system.

[@mangolassi6788]

San Juan del Sur and its surrounds are a hot bed of legal scams against expats. The area has what is called the "expat pyramid scheme". It's basically an enclave and because of that, it is FULL of lawyers, real estate agents, paralegals and others that almost universally aren't above board. When living in Nicaragua, general advice is even if you live in the SJDS area, you hire all your professionals from other cities as while it is possible that a legit person works in SJDS, you'll never find reliable references and you are always taking a huge risk. It's a massive industry there - literally the primary economic engine is scammer expats that move into town. Because of the enclave aspect, there's no checks and balances on it as most of it is perpretrated by expats themselves.

[@aprilsmithswe]

i was thinking the same thing!

[@SamuelGomez-jo1yk]

It is what happens doesn't matter if u get the best lawyer in Nicaragua if the system is corrupt...​@@theflightoficarus

[@Pattybluehayes]

Holy crap 😮This is crazy bad. I totally understand the confusion on who to trust. I live in Panama and there are a lot of scammy people (mostly expats 😆) But I could not imagine dealing with this type of situation. Curious if your embassy did anything to help? I lost faith in the US embassy here in Panama. They rarely answer emails. Go at your pace retelling the story - it can be triggering as you bring up the memories 🙏

[@allisonsjourney]

Thank you. Yes we involved the embassy. I will be talking about it in the next part.

[@carolynharmon7074]

I'm surprise you didn't have a nervous breakdown. But I guess you had no time for that.

[@allisonsjourney]

I definitely had some breakdowns, but it manifested more physically than mentally. That part of the story is coming. But I am doing ok now. Just trying to process everything we went through.

[@ReticulatingSplines_]

Did you talk to your consulate at any point? So sorry you had to deal with this.

[@allisonsjourney]

Yes, I think I talk about it in part 3 or 4. And thank you.

[@lunettesmommy22]

Thank you for sharing! I followed you for a very long time, makes sad to see all this happened to you and your family.

[@amandarogers4737]

God. My worst nightmare. My heart goes out to you

[@MeJaneEntrprsz]

Oh man. Why do I feel like you got scammed? All that mental manipulation to instill fear & blackmail you & your family. I hope your hubby is safe now. I wouldn't wish those prisons on anyone. ❤ hugs via the ethers

[@PamelaReeves]

What a nightmare that you went through!

[@TruNorthMusic]

Praise God that you received good counsel! When we don’t know what to do we can ask God for help and wisdom💗. James 1:5 in the Bible says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him". This verse is about asking God for wisdom and guidance, and reminds people to ask God for his perspective and standards. The verse also suggests that God gives wisdom generously and without reproach, so people shouldn't hesitate to ask for it.

[@spunkycat6144]

There was a an accident where a kid was riding his crotch rocket and at a left turn with a light so it is a left turn on a light the kid ran into the side of her Mercedes and left a dent in her car with his bike and helmet. I talked to some people and they said he was weaving in and out of traffic speeding like a madman. However, I am not sure if he ran a yellow or if she had the green. He broke both collarbones.

[@hownwen]

So the neighbor that recommended mark, part of the problem? Overall?

[@ven0006]

I could never go to that country.,

[@Mbeepyd]

Wow you went through so much. Now I want to re-listen to part 1 knowing that Mark's stuff was all BS.

[@mallorygraf8574]

I am totally not surprised at what happened. Nicaragua is a political firekeg and I cannot imagine that our government didn't warn you about it before you moved down there. 😮😮

[@somozasi]

Never star anything in Nicaragua with a lot of money up front, save it to buy the correct people, the relatives in this case. If you buy the family to start with you can save time & money. And leave lawyers/police/judges savoring their defeat.

[@karlynfresques5570]

Are you in Nicaragua for work?

[@nessasaemyname5061]

I’m invested

[@lyndadishner7576]

I missed the video before this one can I see it too?

[@allisonsjourney]

Sure. I just linked it in the description.

[@mtfdfire22]

These places and people are not worth visiting. There isn’t enough culture in the world to make it worth being arrested for.

[@somozasi]

So the family of the deceased was so heart broken but didn't even knew he had an accident ???? Thats logical $$$$

[@Shan-ShanH]

So if this man on the motorcycle who was drinking and not wearing a helmet had been in this accident yet it was your husband who had passed away because of this man’s drinking and driving would they be upset?

[@somozasi]

Did you know in Nicaragua you can pay people to cry at any meeting ???? Lol

[@Mediocrechickenparm]

This is all crazy! Go back to the station talk to the police chief and ask his price to get your husband out!

[@xzAllisonxz]

Hello, Twin name sister, I'm also Allison (and spelled the same way)😊. Thank you for sharing this story of everything you and your family endured. It's so awful the prisons/ jails don't feed the inmates, if inmates don't have anyone to bring them food what happens? Dear lord, you are so strong. Glad you're home now back in Canada. It definitely scares me to ever go to another country. It's crazy the lies and the manipulation country "officials" say/ do. How corrupt and just crazy. Especially being the motorcyclist was intoxicated which should mean your husband shouldn't be responsible. Ughh.... anyway, you're doing a great job telling your story.

[@skipstreet]

I plan to visit nicaragua soon. I want to stay away from that town. What is the city name?

[@EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi]

san juan del sur!!

[@LoLoLifeinFlorida]

So I just watched part 1 and part 2 and I'm so glad that your husband had you on his side and your smart instincts or to get a second opinion. I'm just wondering what is happening now is your husband free what happened after you saw him and did the family take the negotiations I'm so confused what happened now?

[@allisonsjourney]

Yes he is free now. There are many more parts to this story I haven't posted yet but will be soon.

[@karlynfresques5570]

Is there not an embassy there or some kind of American presents? they’re giving you the swindle and they don’t even respect the process

[@Keendave]

Shes Canadian, but even for Americans the US embassy cannot do much

[@opc6972]

Very soon all the wrongs will be made right with the new government, and the Sandinistas will pay a high price.

[@TheDog_Chef]

It very upsetting when you don’t know who to trust! Did you ever contact the Canadian Embassy through all of this?

[@nadadragonfly5111]

Wow🙏🤯🥲

[@michelleghilotti252]

Why was your husband charged when the motorist was drunk and it might have been their fault, no? Or maybe I missed the part where they reenacted the accident and for sure found husband guilty?

[@mikeha]

when you get in an accident in Nicaragua, they assume every involved party is guilty, so everyone involved goes to jail by default and they sort it out later. This is what I've heard. Good reason why to use a driver instead of driving yourself

[@michelleghilotti252]

@@mikeha wow! Thank you for sharing!

[@realassetsteam]

I always get a driver there . Not worth it otherwise ​@@michelleghilotti252

[@nolacozy]

I’ve heard of Mortgage Brokers, Investment Brokers but not Lawyer brokers. This must have been so difficult 😢.

[@proudmamita2009]

❤

[@cynthiagibson6793]

I'm staying right here in good old USA 🇺🇸

[@SaltyDraws]

It sounds like con stacked on con stacked on con stacked on con. Crazy extraction of your wealth. I'm sick to my stomach that they did this to you.

[@angelasepi657]

Sad that victim is barely mentioned. I'm sorry that your husband was arrested but someone lost their life. He never got to go home.

[@ANYHOO0]

What more do you want her to say? He was drunk and speeding while not wearing a helmet, he cared about his own life less than these total strangers do.

[@MeJaneEntrprsz]

For all we know, this ends w/ victims being this lady's family (being financially scammed) & the cyclist didn't die. & all "concerned" were in on the extortion. I'm wondering if her hubby was even given the food.

[@rawr333r]

Part 3???

[@MsNikk5]

Where is part 3 damnit

[@carolynharmon7074]

Wow, the video's aren't to long.

[@christopherkeane7790]

Couldn't you have just bailed him out of Jail and gotten out of The country

[@TiffanyColon19]

For me it sounds as like black magic has been done to you , please take care of yourself

[@Condorvuelax37869]

Se más concreto y resumida. Haz una síntesis.

[@donnajohnson8035]

What sort of nonsense is this???