Dr. Paul Cronin Deposition Testimony Concerning “Nick,” Recordings, and Extortion Allegations
The following excerpts are taken from the June 2017 deposition of Dr. Paul Cronin and concern allegations involving an unidentified individual referred to as “Nick” or “Nick Bee” — allegations that later appeared across University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Police Department, Office of Institutional Equity, and federal investigative records.
The testimony includes questioning regarding recordings attributed to “Nick,” whether Dr. Cronin recognized the voice contained in those recordings, whether he knew anyone using that identity, and whether he had communicated with such an individual concerning Dr. Bradley Foerster or Dr. Myria Petrou.
Additional portions address recordings attributed to “Nick,” allegations involving extortion, and Dr. Cronin’s sworn responses during questioning.
The recordings referenced during the deposition were later incorporated into Ann Arbor Police Department investigative materials and subsequent University of Michigan records.
The recordings themselves are not reproduced here. The excerpts below are limited to deposition testimony and record materials.
The excerpts are presented with minimal commentary so the testimony, denials, and surrounding record may be reviewed directly in context.
Deposition Testimony Concerning Loans, Trust, and Friendship
Selected excerpts from the June 2017 deposition of Dr. Paul Cronin.
Deposition Testimony Concerning Attorney Fees
Selected deposition excerpts concerning attorney fees paid by Dr. Cronin.
Deposition Testimony Concerning Recordings and Extortion Allegations
Deposition excerpt recorded while audio attributed to “Nick” was played during questioning concerning alleged extortion and attorney fees.
Deposition Testimony Concerning “Nick”
Selected deposition excerpts concerning individuals identified as “Nick,” alleged communications concerning Dr. Foerster and Dr. Petrou, and sworn testimony regarding the identity of the caller.
Related material:
December 28, 2017 Affidavit of Dr. Paul Cronin: “I Do Not Have and Have Never Had a Friend Called ‘Nick’ or ‘Nick Bee’”
Selected Reporting
- From Mentor to Federal Investigation: The Dr. Eva Feldman Documentary Chronology
- July 26 Documentary Notice and Documentary Chronology Transmitted to City Attorney Kaur, Mayor Taylor, City Administrator Dohoney, and Police Chief Anderson Concerning Ann Arbor Police Department Investigations, Related City Proceedings, and Federal Investigations Involving Drs. Bradley Foerster and Myria Petrou (2015–2026).
- July 7 Documentary Notice to University of Michigan Vice President and General Counsel Timothy G. Lynch Concerning University and Law Enforcement Investigations Involving Drs. Bradley Foerster and Myria Petrou (2015–2026). July 8 UM Announces Lynch Leaving.
- From One FBI File to a Legislative Proposal: Peter and Maria Foerster Ask Senator Van Hollen's Office and Congressman Jamie Raskin to Consider a Uniform Administrative Framework for Federal Investigations
- The Institutional Fingerprint of the FBI Russia-Gate File: Referrals, Consults, Intelligence Reports, and the June 16, 2026 FBI Production
- Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou Document More Than Two Years of Unsuccessful Efforts to Trace Bank of Ann Arbor's $1.4 Million Sheriff's Sale Credit Bid (June 2026)
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.