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|name = John James Nazarian |
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|image = John James Nazarian 2009.jpg |
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|caption = John J Nazarian 2009 |
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1952|7|9|mf=y}} |
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|birth_place = {{nowrap|[[Tewksbury, Massachusetts]], [[Massachusetts]], U.S.}} |
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|occupation = Private Investigator, Leading Security Expert. Celebrity Guest Commentator on news and magazine shows across the nation on crimes and divorce, has appeared on documentaries as himself, writer and actor |
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|years_active = 1985–present |
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|spouse = single |
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|parents = Captain Harry Nazarian, Cecelia |
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|relatives = Sons Mike and Chris Nazarian and Legal Guardianship of Godchildren Jonathan and Juliana Ramirez |
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|website = {{URL|www.nazarianandassociates.com}} |
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{{URL|desperateexes.com}} |
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'''John James Nazarian''' (born July 9, 1952), in Tewksbury, Massachusetts is a [[Private investigator]] as well as one of the country’s leading Security experts with offices in [[Los Angeles]], [[New York]], and [[Florida]], Nazarian holds both licenses, [http://www2.dca.ca.gov/pls/wllpub/WLLQRYNA$LCEV2.QueryView?P_LICENSE_NUMBER=13568&P_LTE_ID=653 security<ref>security</ref>] and [http://www2.dca.ca.gov/pls/wllpub/WLLQRYNA$LCEV2.QueryView?P_LICENSE_NUMBER=16365&P_LTE_ID=651 investigations<ref>investigations</ref>]. His work has taken him throughout the United States and Europe sharing his expertise with private citizens as well as governments. Nazarian is often a celebrity guest commentator on news and magazine shows across the nation on crimes and divorce; a prolific writer, has appeared in documentaries and/or docudramas as himself, and an actor. Nazarian is considered a celebrity in his own right. Nazarian moved to California at the age of 16. He enter the U. S Navy right after Highschool in the 1970’s for four years, left with an honorable discharge. Nazarian has worked as an apprentice [[embalmer]]; with the California Department of Corrections; San Francisco Sheriff’s Department; City of Mendota Police Department; Nazarian became a Private Investigator in the early 90’s and established [http://www.nazarianandassociates.com/4436.html Nazarian and Associates<ref>Nazarian and Associates</ref>] in [[Beverly Hills]],[[California]] after moving from the [[San Francisco Bay Area]] area. |
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==Early Life== |
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John James Nazarian born July 9, 1952, in Tewksbury, Massachusetts Nazarian was adopted as an infant by Captain Harry Nazarian and his wife Cecelia in 1952. John Nazarian is the youngest of two children and the only adopted of the two. Nazarian’s father gave him the ‘boot’ at around 16 and he was sent to California to live with his sister and her family. Nazarian’s relationship remained between formal to estranged with his adoptive parents until their death. |
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John Nazarian lived with his sister and her family and graduated from [[William S. Hart High School|William S Hart High School]] in [[Newhall, California]] Nazarian entered the [[United States Navy]] out of High School; where he served four years and received an honorable discharged. |
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==Early Career== |
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Upon returning from the Navy Nazarian worked as an apprentice [http://articles.latimes.com/2006/jun/13/entertainment/et-nazarian13 embalmer<ref>embalmer</ref>] with Mater Mortuary in [[Alhambra, California|Alhambra California]], [[Forest Lawn Memorial Park]], [http://www.gromanmortuaries.com/ Groman], and [http://malinowsilverman.com/ Malinow & Silvermann] Mortuaries. |
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It was during the early 70’s at a clandestine meeting with Les Morgan, a gay community activist, and with the then Sheriff of San Francisco, [[Richard Hongisto]]. Nazarian was asked to be the first openly gay law enforcement officer in the United States with the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department. At that time Nazarian refused, however Nazarian would in deed join the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department but it would be much later. Nazarian did become good friends with Richard Hongisto in Richard’s later years, right up to Richard’s sudden death in November 2004. |
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In 1969 or 1970 Nazarian began his career in law enforcement as a student worker / Sheriffs Explorer under the tutelage of Sgt. Bob Warford and Deputy Arthur E. Pelino, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, of the old Newhall Station. |
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In late 70’s and early 80’s Nazarian became a prison guard with the [[California Department of Corrections]] He was assigned to the [[California Institution for Women]] in Frontera, California. During his tenure there he met and worked with [[Susan Atkins]], [[Patricia Krenwinkel]] and [[Leslie Van Houten]] , all part of the Manson Family. Susan Atkins was married on September 9, 1981 to Donald Lee Laisure, a Texan claiming to be a multi-millionaire who would use his resources to help secure her freedom, but Atkins had the marriage annulled in 1982 when it was revealed that many of his claims were false. Nazarian was one of five people that attended the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS0ZpYnX7EA wedding<ref>Susan Atkins wedding</ref>]. Nazarian worked under the administration of Sylvia J. Johnson, Superintendent and Don Williams the Deputy Superintendent. John worked many different assignments, leaving while assigned to the Administration department, (ADM) of the prison. |
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Shortly after leaving California Department of Corrections in the late 80’s Nazarian went to work for the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department, under Sheriff [[Michael Hennessey]]. Nazarian because of his previous diversity in worked assignments in other law enforcement jobs; worked different assignments, including patrol, etc. While assigned to the Sheriffs Department Nazarian’s best memories were of working with [http://sfsheriff.tripod.com/marcum.htm Michael Marcum] one of the most interesting men Nazarian has ever met. |
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Nazarian entered into the retail jewelry business specializing in gold and diamond and did well enough to become semi retired. It was while living in the [[Central Valley of California]]. Nazarian was asked to join a local police department for the, City of [[Mendota, California]]. Chief Joseph Trejo was one of the highest ranking Hispanic officers in California with the [[Fresno Police Department]] , upon the death of the then Chief of Police of the [http://www.ci.mendota.ca.us/police.htm Mendota Police]. Joesph Trejo became the chief of police. The City of Mendota was having a terrible gang problem Trejo recruited Nazarian to handle the juvenile division In a short time Nazarian and the multi jurisdiction task force with other officers had many members of the gangs sent to state prison. Chief Trejo died in office and the City Administrator chose to dis-band the entire Police Department and to contract with the [[Fresno County Sheriff's Department]]. |
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==Career== |
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Nazarian got his start as a private investigator at the urging of [http://www.calivingtrust.com/aboutgary.html Gary Lieberman, Esq]. Mr. Lieberman is a very successful lawyer in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nazarian met Mr. Lieberman after Nazarian filed a lawsuit to see that the building he had in escrow went through. This was an incredible Apartment Complex on the water off The [[Great Highway]] in San Francisco. Well, as Nazarian often tells the story in interviews, Gary Lieberman, kicked John’s lawyers --- in Court and got the entire purchase tossed out on its ear. Nazarian was so upset that right after the decision, he walked over to Mr. Lieberman and asked for his card and turned and fired his lawyer. It was from that very moment, Mr. Nazarian and Gary Lieberman would become friends and remain so till this very day. Gary Lieberman gave John his very first assignment and paid John $45.00 dollars an hour. |
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Nazarian began his career as a private investigator working for the San Francisco Courts getting appointed cases for $27.00 an hour. Nazarian opened his first office in San Francisco with the help of [http://www.sjprivatelabel.com/text/about.html Seymour Jaron], making an average of $45.00 per hour. In [http://www.sfweekly.com/1997-12-03/news/poisoned-probe/6/%20 investigative pieces<ref>investigative pieces</ref>] written about Nazarian as to why he closed his first agency in San Francisco there appears to be a different version then the one Nazarian shares. It did not take long for Nazarian to figure out the real money was in Beverly Hills. Following the money John moved his office to Los Angeles. [http://www.keosianlaw.com/ Armand Keosian, Esq]. gave Nazarian an incredible office with a view of a golf course in his [[Century City]], [[Los Angeles]] Suite on the Avenue of the Stars which was critical to Nazarian’s success in the first days of Nazarian’s practice. Nazarian also states that [http://articles.latimes.com/2006/jun/13/entertainment/et-nazarian13 Sorrell Trope<ref>Sorrell Trope</ref>] of [http://www.tropeandtrope.com/ Trope and Trope<ref>Trope and Trope</ref>] in Los Angeles [http://www.asginvestigations.com/pi-stories/?p=149 Sorrell Trope<ref>Sorrell Trope</ref>] gave Nazarian advice on the direction he was going, and it was sage advice at that. |
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On John J. Nazarian’s business site, [http://www.nazarianandassociates.com/ Nazarian & Associates<ref>Nazarian & Associates</ref>], Nazarian explains the services they offer; “Premarital/Spousal Deceit, Extortion/Blackmail, Executive Protection, Estate Protection, Promiscuous Relationships, Locating Lost Individuals, Forensic Document Examination, Elder Abuse/Scams, [http://books.google.com/books?id=Ls9PElZm9eUC&pg=PA302&lpg=PA302&dq=John+Nazarian+%2B+Gypsy+case&source=bl&ots=GDIj2r2etu&sig=voR839Pl_4dle6gM9Kl0AK8voUU&hl=en&ei=Gt6xTdrvJ6Xx0gGDk7X8BA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=John%20Nazarian%20%2B%20Gypsy%20case&f=false Gypsy Scams<ref>Gypsy Scams</ref>], All Types of Fraud, [http://www.news.com.au/world/ryan-bowmans-jail-sentence-filled-with-perks/story-e6frfkyi-1226020262434 Suspicious Deaths<ref>Suspicious Deaths</ref>], Jewelry Theft, Sexual Predators, Child Abduction, Facilitator”. Nazarian & Associates states that; “In addition to Investigations, we also provide Security and Protection services for clients who need a physical presence for many different issues. Mr. Nazarian and his team are also highly respected for directing clients as to securing their homes, places of business, and their travel for personal appearances, vacations, and loved ones to and from work or school.” |
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The basic retainer fee of [http://www.asginvestigations.com/pi-stories/?p=149 $20,000.00<ref>$20,000.00</ref>] and Nazarian’s normal rate is [http://www.laobserved.com/archive/2006/06/tuesday_buzz_61306.php $400.00<ref>$400.00</ref>] an hour plus expenses; with fees like this it is no wonder that Nazarian’s company deals primarily with the rich and famous. Nazarian’s agency says that they; “ -- unfortunately we are not for everyone. We operate as a "boutique" agency, which allows us to offer very personalized service to our clients. When you want the very best for yourself or your client in investigations or security -- and can afford it -- call Nazarian & Associates. Let us make your problem our problem.” |
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Nazarian went back to school after the Navy and besides the invaluable training he had during his law enforcement career he also holds two degrees, one in Administration of Justice and one in Criminology. |
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Almost all of John J. Nazarian’s clients have their anonymity protected by his firm they take pride that many of the investigations are sensitive and never make it to local or national media due to their exhaustive efforts to protect their clients' privacy. Some cases do make national and international news at the client’s request, like the case of [http://projects.latimes.com/homicide/post/times-coverage-text-message-spurs-19-year-olds-untimley-death/ Gombert “Mike” Yepremyan<ref>Gombert “Mike” Yepremyan</ref>], [http://www.smh.com.au/world/tributes-flow-for-rising-star-lauren-20101115-17t3c.html Lauren Ann Freeman<ref>Lauren Ann Freeman</ref>] and [http://www.stalkingalert.com/thedefenders.htm Andrea Thompson<ref>Andrea Thompson</ref>]. There are certain high profile clients that have given Nazarian & Associates permission to list them as clients. These include; [[Pauley Perrette]], star of NCIS; [[Oscar de la_Hoya]], [[Vin Diesel]], [[Steven Bochco]], Producer of NYPD Blue and Hill Street Blues; [[Les Moonves]], Chairman of CBS/Viacom; [[Michelle Phillips]], actress and singer; [[Andrea Thompson]], star of NYPD Blue and 24; [[Jose Eber]], [[Peggy Lee]], [[Dean Martin]] and [[Doris Duke]]. |
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Nazarian accomplished what few private investigators are able to do, not only is he a celebrity private investigator and security expert for the rich and famous, but he has become a celebrity in his own right. Nothing shows that better than the highlighted client list often like the saga of [http://www.lamag.com/features/Story.aspx?ID=1335791 Anna Nicole Smith<ref>Anna Nicole Smith</ref>] there are multiple overlapping cases. |
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On September 4, 2007, [[Rita Cosby]] released a book about [[Anna Nicole Smith]], Blonde Ambition: The Untold Story Behind Anna Nicole Smith's Death. The book details the circumstances around the death of the model in 2007. [[Howard K. Stern]] filed a [http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2007/10/new_rita.php $60 million libel suit<ref>$60 million libel suit</ref>] against Cosby and her publisher in October 2007. The book was a New York Times bestseller. In August 2009 federal judge [http://www.experts123.com/q/who-sued-rita-cosby-because-of-the-book-she-published-about-anna-nicole-smith.html Denny Chin<ref>Denny Chin</ref>] ruled that "Cosby's actions are extremely troubling, and suggest that she was attempting to obstruct justice by tampering with witnesses" and allowed most of Stern's $60 million lawsuit against Cosby to proceed. Three months later the lawsuit was [http://www.rosespeaks.com/2009/11/20/howard-k-stern-rita-cosby-lawsuit-settled-no-trial/ withdrawn as settled<ref>withdrawn as settled</ref>] but no information has been released on the terms of this out-of-court settlement. Cosby’s book consisted of 12 chapters she spent one [http://books.google.com/books?id=iNDDB6oDvecC&pg=PT33&lpg=PT33&dq=John+Nazarian+%2B+Extra+show&source=bl&ots=3fDi9zvq7r&sig=oO1ZKNcmLWEV3ZG5_28iwjmZzZw&hl=en&ei=j4axTbOfI8rQtwe-xajfCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CC4Q6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=John%20Nazarian%20%2B%20Extra%20show&f=false whole chapter, 8<ref>whole chapter, 8</ref>] on John J. Nazarian. |
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Nazarian has a fierce loyalty to his clients and was [http://articles.latimes.com/2006/jun/13/entertainment/et-nazarian13%20 Miss Peggy Lee's<ref>Miss Peggy Lee's</ref>] body guard right up to her death, and stayed with her till the cremation was completed and Nazarian and his son Mike took the ashes back to her home in Bel Air. |
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Nazarian has appeared on the TV Show [http://www.callawyer.com/story.cfm?pubdt=NaN&eid=877922&evid=1 Extra<ref>Extra</ref>], in regards to [[Olivia Newton John]]'s boyfriend’s disappearance. Nazarian has been interviewed by [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13459493/ns/msnbc_tv-rita_cosby_specials Rita Cosby<ref>Rita Cosby interview</ref>], [[Dan Rather]] , [[Connie Chung]] , 20/20, [[Inside Edition]], [[Dateline NBC]], [[The Today Show]], [[Headline News]] and multiple others including both local and national shows; as well as Print Media [[Los Angeles Times]] , The Defenders, [[California Lawyer Magazine]] , ASG Investigations, [http://www.sfweekly.com/ The San Francisco Weekly News<ref>The San Francisco Weekly News</ref>], [[Los Angeles Magazine]], [http://www.okmagazine.com/2007/11/britneys-courthouse-tease-2875/%20 OK Magazine<ref>OK Magazine</ref>], the German Magazine called [[Der Spiegel]] in which he was photgraphed by [[Robert Gallagher]] , multiple Australian and U. K. papers and magazines. [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4392306/ John James Nazarian<ref>John James Nazarian</ref>] portrayed himself in two History [[Discovery Channel]] episodes in 2004 of “American P. I.” where he walked through his take on both the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0737488/ The Case of O. J. Simpson"<ref>"The Case of O. J. Simpson"</ref>] alleged murders and [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1111100/ "The Son of Sam Case"<ref>"The Son of Sam Case"</ref>]. He appeared in the movie Fracture starring Anthony Hopkins and David Strathairn as a Private Investigator named Dick. Nazarian covered the Anthony Pellicano trial. He was interview on the NBC Today show about the death of Michael Jackson and made numerous appearances in regards to the Ronni Chasen murder including on HLN The Joy Behar Show. Nazarian was interviewed for the French TV magazine "66 Minutes," the French version of our "60 Minutes."; Nazarian was featured in a book called [http://www.facesofsunset.com/ "Faces of Sunset Boulevard"<ref>"Faces of Sunset Boulevard"</ref>] by photographer [[Patrick Ecclesine]]. |
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==Personal Life== |
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John James Nazarian and his family lives in [[Toluca Lake, Los Angeles]]. The [http://www.callawyer.com/story.cfm?pubdt=NaN&eid=877922&evid=1 home is 4,000 sq. ft.<ref>home is 4,000 sq. ft</ref>] with [http://www.callawyer.com/story.cfm?pubdt=NaN&eid=877922&evid=1 property of 18,000 sq. ft<ref>property of 18,000 sq. ft</ref>]and a hefty security system. The Nazarian family is very close and those not living with Nazarian live nearby. Nazarian recently welcomed [http://www.rosespeaks.com/2010/03/13/oh-my-god-john-j-nazarian-is-a-grandfather-welcome-to-the-world-james/ his first grandchild<ref>his first grandchild</ref>], named after John, into the family. Nazarian and his oldest son Mike have joint legal custody and guardianship of Nazarian’s two god children, Jonathan and Juliana Ramirez. |
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Nazarian loves fast vehicles and classic cars. One is a silver [http://articles.latimes.com/2006/jun/13/entertainment/et-nazarian13 Rolls-Royce<ref>Rolls-Royce</ref>]; the other is a cream-colored Bentley with a license plate that reads [http://www.callawyer.com/story.cfm?pubdt=NaN&eid=877922&evid=1 "SPYGAMES"<ref>"SPYGAMES"</ref>].In addition, he owns two limousines; a Hummer, which he likes to drive to the gym; and a GMC Yukon a red Toyota Scion is used for nighttime assignments, SUV’s for his security clients, two motorcycles that he loves to ride in the Hills. |
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==Charity Work== |
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Nazarian has a real love of animals and does a lot of quiet charity work often with ill persons who loses a pet in death and Nazarian has been known to reach out and [http://www.rosespeaks.com/2010/07/10/happy-birthday-to-john-j-nazarian-and-son-chris/ replace the pet<ref>replace the pet</ref>], including initial veterinarian bills. Nazarian gives away a great deal in small ways to a lot of charity with children; giving away bicycles and beds to needy children or children injured in accidents, as well as other things. He keeps his charity work very private but those who have benefited from his caring will often volunteer the story of what he has done for them. |
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==References== |
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==External Links== |
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http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4392306/ |
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http://www.nazarianandassociates.com |
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http://desperateexes.com |
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