Strip bar's ownership scrutinized at hearing: "Montreal man’s alleged extensive ties to organized crime groups is being explored in detail as the Montreal police continue their effort to have the license of a Montreal strip club revoked.
On paper, Club Temptation on Ste. Catherine St. W. is owned by Joseph Vallera, a 61-year-old Montreal man with no criminal convictions. But over the past two years Montreal police investigators have gathered evidence indicating it is actually owned by Richard Goodridge, 41, a man with alleged ties to several street gang members, said Montreal police Constable Yves Rousseau while testifying during a hearing before the provincial liquor board Tuesday morning. The Montreal police have also alleged Goodridge is a silent partner in the club with members of the Montreal Mafia."
On paper, Club Temptation on Ste. Catherine St. W. is owned by Joseph Vallera, a 61-year-old Montreal man with no criminal convictions. But over the past two years Montreal police investigators have gathered evidence indicating it is actually owned by Richard Goodridge, 41, a man with alleged ties to several street gang members, said Montreal police Constable Yves Rousseau while testifying during a hearing before the provincial liquor board Tuesday morning. The Montreal police have also alleged Goodridge is a silent partner in the club with members of the Montreal Mafia."
