A group in Beaumont demonstrated Thursday and asked for a federal investigation of Houston-based activist Quanell X.
The group plans to file a class action lawsuit. They claim Quanell X took thousands of dollars for legal help then failed to provide promised help with legal cases.
Quanell X speaks his mind. Often it’s for others who feel wronged. However, a circle of critics blame the activist for their suffering.
“He was frauding me like he was frauding everyone else,” one woman said.
Harold Roberts said he paid Quanell X for help with a legal case but got little in return.
“When he finally returned my call, I said, 'Man, I need my money back, because you’re not going nothing,'" Roberts said. “He refused to give me my money back. He said, 'Mr. Roberts, I’m busy right now. I’ll talk to you later.'”
Others with similar tales and contracts with QX Advisors, Inc. plan to file a class action lawsuit. In response, Quanell X sent us a statement:
“We welcome any member of the human family to come to us for help, but please tell us the truth and the whole story,” the statement said. “Often people come to us for help saying it’s a race issue that caused the problem but when we investigate we find out race had nothing to do with it. Just because you retained my office to work for you that doesn’t mean we will lie for you.”
Still, the Beaumont group feels cheated.
“Something needs to be done about this,” Roberts said. “Enough is enough. That’s why decided to take a stand.”
The group is hoping for a federal investigation.