Petrou v. City of Ann Arbor et al. — Selected Materials Concerning Dr. Paul Cronin, “Nick,” Medical Billing Allegations, and Russia-Gate-Related Statements
This page presents selected excerpts from materials associated with Petrou v. City of Ann Arbor; Tarick Seifeddine; Aine Kelly; and Paul Cronin, Case No. 2:21-cv-10110 (E.D. Mich. 2021), together with related affidavit materials and contemporaneous institutional communications.
The excerpts include portions of responses attributed to Dr. Paul Cronin and Dr. Aine Kelly that were transmitted by email to Dr. Myria Petrou in April 2018. The materials do not appear on the public court docket and are presented here together with related affidavits and contemporaneous Office of Institutional Equity communications.
Nick — Identity and Response
In a sworn affidavit, Dr. Cronin stated that he does not have and has never had a friend named “Nick” or “Nick Bee,” that he has not confided in anyone by that name, and that he is not “Nick” or “Nick Bee.” He further stated that he has not been and is not being extorted.
Exhibit — Cronin Affidavit (Nick Identity)
In answers to the complaint addressing the identity of “Nick,” Dr. Cronin stated that he could not confirm whether a recorded voice matched any colleague, including an individual identified as Nick Reeser, and that he could not under oath state that Nick Reeser was “Nick.”
Exhibit — Cronin Answer ¶423–425
In responses to the complaint, Dr. Cronin denied allegations that he refused to cooperate with an Office of Institutional Equity (Title IX Office) investigation.
Exhibit — Cronin Answer ¶426
Contemporaneous Office of Institutional Equity communications reflect repeated efforts to contact Dr. Paul Cronin and schedule an interview.
Exhibit — Office of Institutional Equity memorandum and related communications (contact attempts)
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Exhibit — Office of Institutional Equity email correspondence regarding attempts to schedule an interview of Dr. Cronin
Medical Billing and Reporting
In answers to the complaint, Dr. Cronin stated that the allegation that he informed others of a “fraudulent billing scheme” within the University of Michigan Department of Radiology is factually incorrect and false.
Exhibit — Cronin Answer ¶114
In related responses, Dr. Cronin denied allegations that he requested assistance reporting billing concerns or that he raised these concerns.
Exhibit — Cronin Answer ¶230
In affidavits, Dr. Petrou and Dr. Foerster state that Dr. Cronin described a fraudulent billing scheme involving the University of Michigan electronic medical record system and requested assistance raising those concerns to the Office of General Counsel, including concerns relating to Dr. Ella Kazerooni, then the direct supervisor of Dr. Cronin and Dr. Kelly.
Exhibit — Affidavit of Dr. Myria Petrou (December 21, 2017)
Russia-Gate Related Statements
In responses to the complaint, Dr. Cronin denied allegations that he described Russian interference in the 2016 election, including statements that Maria Petrou was a Russian spy and that he was involved in such activity.
In affidavits filed in the litigated FOIA appeal concerning the Russia-Gate-related FBI file, Dr. Petrou states that she was not the source of the Russia-Gate statements, while Dr. Foerster states that Dr. Paul Cronin was the source.
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Exhibit — Affidavit of Dr. Myria Petrou (December 2025)
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Exhibit — Affidavit of Dr. Bradley Foerster (December 2025)
First Cause of Action — Civil Rights (42 U.S.C. § 1983)
The First Cause of Action asserts claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 concerning alleged violations of constitutional rights.
Exhibit — First Cause of Action / Cronin Answer ¶516
Additional allegations addressed in the complaint are reflected below.
Response to Allegation (Paragraph 122)
Paragraph 122 alleges that Maria Petrou, mother of Dr. Myria Petrou, informed Dr. Petrou that Dr. Cronin and Dr. Kelly were setting her up and telling others “what they wanted to hear” out of jealousy.
Exhibit — Cronin Answer ¶122
Exhibit — Kelly Answer ¶122
Procedural Note
The case was dismissed by Dr. Myria Petrou on April 28, 2018, during a period in which Dr. Petrou was transitioning employment.
Related material:
Foerster v. Cronin — Selected Responses by Dr. Paul Cronin Concerning “Nick,” Medical Billing, and Russia-Gate-Related Statements
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Brad Foerster, MD PhD
Brad Foerster is a FOIA advocate documenting requests, transparency disputes, and accountability investigations involving public agencies, universities, police oversight, and Russia-Gate related inquiries. His work compiles original documents, timelines, and analysis of public records and institutional responses. Brad is also a board-certified radiologist, author of Town & Gown, and has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. Brad lives in Potomac, Maryland with his family and is active in the Montgomery County Medical Society and the Takoma Park U.S. & World History Book Club.