group, but did make it clear that the charges were "very serious." The WTC source, speaking on condition that his identity not be identified, also mentioned that regardless of the outcome of the legal proceedings plans were "in the works" to strip Weitz of all of his power, transfering that power to one of a number of potential replacements. The most obvious successor would be Ryan Osmond, the political advisor and behind-the-scenes power broker, who has reportedly been very frustrated with Weitz's diminishing creativity. Osmond was quoted in a recent interview in Weehawken Living magazine as saying "Some people are allowed to go off for a year-round, round-the-world dope smoking expedition, then come back and do absolutely NOTHING while I'm here busting my ass, working 16-hour days!". The straw that boke the camel's back however was the fact that Weitz not only started acting with the rival company, but allegedly helped them purchase an antrique covered wagon, seemingly in the hopes of competing with WTC's touring efforts. "Enough is enough, he's GONE!" said the source. After Osmond, other potential replacements could be WTC spokesman Cotton Eye Joe whose power has been on the rise, and David Douglas, the faded "star" looking to return to the limelight.

For his part, sources close to Weitz have said that he plans an immediate counter-suit intended to tarnish Osmond's reputation as a hardworking team-player. "Don't believe that bull**** about (Osmond) working such long hours! In the past two years he's done nothing but stand around and carry Stephen's coat," said a source.

Further complicating matters is the fact that Paul Angelo, whose NETPAAD company has long been looking to increase its market share, could initiate a hostile takeover. While this option is far less likely, in these strange times it certainly cannot be excluded. Regardless of how this all plays out in the end, it certainly will be an exciting few weeks.