"Ms. Neal does not hesitate to act outside the bounds of court orders, the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure, or the truth."
In 2024, Judge Todd Van Rysselberghe denied Sharon Neal permission to file yet another lawsuit, finding that her actions demonstrated a clear "propensity to act in bad faith" and a consistent pattern of "misrepresentations or misleading exaggerations." He ruled that the complaint was submitted "for an improper purpose," describing it as duplicative, moot, and rooted in deceptive claims, particularly her concealment of the fact that she no longer had any legal interest in the property.
Judge Van Rysselberghe documented Sharon's abuse of court procedures, including repeated filings across multiple jurisdictions, serial misrepresentations to the Court, and efforts to re-litigate previously dismissed claims. He noted that she had "sued Natalia in Clackamas County in one manner or another upwards of eleven times since 2017," and that Sharon engaged in bad-faith delay tactics, frivolous appeals, improper service, and even falsified claims of danger (including exaggerated structural risks regarding the retaining wall).
The court ultimately concluded that Sharon Neal's "pattern of abusive litigation warrants wholesale rejection" of her complaint and affirmed that her repeated attempts to revive already-adjudicated issues were "vexatious" and aimed at harassment, not justice.
View Judge Ruling
"Sharon Neal is declared a vexatious litigant and enjoined from filing further legal proceedings against Natalia Neal in Clackamas County Court without first obtaining the Presiding Judge's permission."
On October 9, 2020, Judge Roderick A. Boutin formally declared Sharon Neal a vexatious litigant in Case No. 20CV06001 and issued strict restrictions on her ability to continue filing lawsuits against Natalia Neal. This decision came after years of abusive legal filings that wasted court resources and harassed the opposing party. The court incorporated a previous 2018 order from Judge Kathie F. Steele, reinforcing Sharon's long history of litigation misconduct and repeated disregard for court orders.
To curb her misuse of the judicial system, Judge Boutin required Sharon to provide written notice to opposing counsel at least 48 hours before filing any motion or document related to Natalia. He emphasized that any violation of this condition could result in contempt of court. Additionally, Judge Boutin ordered that any certificate of service filed by Sharon must strictly comply with these terms, demonstrating a clear lack of trust in her previous filings.
The court denied Sharon's attempt to avoid being classified as vexatious, finding that her tactics (including misuse of subpoenas and serial filings of meritless motions) were part of a larger pattern of litigation abuse that had overstepped the bounds of lawful process.
View Vexatious Litigant Order
"Sharon Neal is found not competent to serve as PR and that probate was filed for an improper and unlawful purpose under the statutes." — Judge Norby
Identical findings by courts in Clackamas, Washington, and Deschutes counties when dismissing Sharon's fraudulent probate attempts
View Probate Dismissal
"Plaintiff has repeatedly failed to follow the order(s) of this Court."
In 2018, Circuit Judge Kathie F. Steele issued a standing order in Case No. 18CV02117 requiring Sharon to provide at least 48 hours' written notice to opposing counsel before filing any motion or document involving Natalia Neal. The order warned that any violation would be "subject to punishment for contempt of court" due to Sharon's repeated misuse of emergency filings and attempts to blindside the opposing party.
View Judge Steele Order
"We have increasing concerns about fraud on the court, which can ultimately create a risk of criminality and criminal proceedings against Sharon Neal."
In early 2019, Judge Susie L. Norby issued a sharply worded decision after Sharon filed an ex parte restraining order petition falsely claiming full ownership of the property and seeking to evict Natalia and her children. The judge found that Sharon had filed the petition "with misleading and false information," and intentionally did so on a day the assigned judge was unavailable, so it would be reviewed by an uninformed judge. The court struck the restraining order immediately upon discovering the deception.
Judge Norby also emphasized that Sharon had already been told she must act only with an attorney and provide proper notice. Her failure to do so, combined with her misrepresentation of jurisdiction, constituted fraud upon the court. The judge's warning about potential criminal proceedings proved prophetic when Sharon was federally indicted in 2024.
View Norby's Order
What This Means
These aren't opinions or allegations — these are official findings by multiple judges who have overseen Sharon Neal's cases. The courts have documented a clear pattern of fraud, abuse of the legal system, and criminal behavior spanning over seven years.
The November 2024 federal indictment represents the culmination of this documented pattern, with Judge Norby's 2019 warning about "criminality and criminal proceedings" proving prophetic.
Key Finding
The same time period Sharon Neal was harassing Natalia through the courts (2018-2022), she was simultaneously operating her federal mail fraud scheme against Oregon businesses — showing a coordinated pattern of using legal processes for criminal purposes.
Family Conspiracy
Court records show Anthony Neal (a convicted federal felon) coordinated Sharon's harassment campaign from prison, with Sharon admitting Anthony and his new wife drafted her legal pleadings. This wasn't independent harassment — it was a family criminal conspiracy to circumvent Anthony's divorce agreement.
Sharon Neal established Oculus Inc. as a domestic business corporation on August 24, 2004. Federal authorities later identified it as a shell company used to conceal taxable income from the Neals' ophthalmology practice, Eye Care Services. According to prosecutors, Oculus Inc. laundered over $1.3 million annually from fraudulent healthcare billings, with most ECS revenue funneled into Oculus accounts to cover personal expenses while evading IRS detection.
On September 27, 2013, corporate records were manipulated through a fraudulent electronic filing that falsely listed Natalia Neal as President, Secretary, and Registered Agent of Oculus Inc. using an e-signature. Although Sharon had previously held all three roles, this falsified transfer gave the appearance of Natalia's control. After Oculus was administratively dissolved in October 2014, Sharon Neal personally signed and filed the reinstatement documents on February 27, 2015, despite the company purportedly being under Natalia's control.
In later bankruptcy proceedings, Natalia stated this forged corporate identity was then used to fraudulently obtain an $89,553.84 medical equipment lease with De Lage Landen in October 2013, without her knowledge or consent. When Oculus Inc. defaulted, Sharon acquired the resulting judgment from De Lage Landen in May 2020 as a tool to pursue Natalia's assets, placing a $185,592.94 lien against Natalia's residence until U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Peter McKittrick recognized the fraudulent scheme and granted Natalia federal protection in 2023.
Jasmine Shanks established a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called "Oculus Anubis" (EIN: 93-2248324) under questionable circumstances, claiming to operate "a religious nonprofit guided by our sacred mission: to uphold justice, secure and preserve our sacred space." Through this organization, she solicited donations for acquiring the Damascus property, marketing it as their "future church property" despite having no legitimate claim to the contested location.
Her website made alarming but unsubstantiated claims about the property, describing "unauthorized occupants and intruders" and asserting they were "sharing resources and findings on terrorism and trafficking" with law enforcement. These serious allegations appear fabricated to create urgency around her fundraising efforts, misrepresenting a property ownership dispute as a national security matter without supporting evidence.
Shanks exploited legitimate social causes through deceptive marketing, promoting initiatives around "spiritual healing," "combating trafficking," and "standing against racism" while claiming to provide "a safe space for survivors." She boasted about raising "awareness among hundreds of thousands of visitors," using these humanitarian claims to legitimize what appears to be an elaborate donation scheme.
Sharon Neal created multiple "Behind The Gates" entities, starting with Behind The Gates, LLC in Wyoming in 2015 (which was revoked in 2016), followed by Behind The Gates, Inc. in Oregon in January 2018 using the alias "S. Elizabeth Petrik." Court records show this company was specifically created "for the purpose of defrauding PGE" (Portland General Electric) after Sharon stopped paying her share of their shared electric bill in 2018, while Natalia continued to pay her share.
When PGE shut off the power due to Sharon's non-payment, Sharon used the shell company to open a new utility account and restore electricity, circumventing the outstanding debt. The company promoted itself as "a private architectural and garden oasis supporting musicians and artists" and used photos of the property to advertise events and experiences, but court findings determined it was "a sham corporation created to defraud PGE, and used only for that purpose."
Sharon Neal created Hazardous Property Management, LLC in New Mexico on July 30, 2019, using attorney Michael O. Stevens as the registered agent. The company was administratively revoked in October 2020 for failing to maintain compliance. However, Sharon later used this defunct entity to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in October 2022.
The Besson family, who owns property neighboring Natalia's Damascus property, filed their quiet title lawsuit (Case 19CV17248) against both Anthony Neal and Hazardous Property Management because Anthony had fraudulently recorded a fake deed purporting to grant portions of the Damascus property to this LLC, approximately six months after his release from federal prison. The Bessons needed to clear the cloud on their title created by this fraudulent deed. Sharon's strategic bankruptcy filing of the defunct LLC was timed to delay the quiet title proceedings during the critical final judgment phase, forcing additional months of litigation before the court could rule that Hazardous Property Management had no legitimate claim to the property.
Sharon Neal created an elaborate fake luxury venue website and registered Pyramid Forest LLC in Colorado on October 21, 2022, using Trevor D. Robins as registered agent. The company was administratively revoked in December 2023 for non-compliance. She filed with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) to collect "investments" from potential victims.
The website promoted amenities like grand ballrooms, spas, vineyards, and "Himalayan salt saunas" that don't exist. The business address listed (21970 SE Highway 224, Damascus, OR 97089) is completely fictional. The registered agent address (230 NW Division Street, Gresham, OR 97030) belongs to Trevor D. Robins. Robins, who lives in Portugal, is also Sharon Neal's current attorney in civil cases against Natalia.
The website also fabricated business partnerships, claiming associations with "Edelweiss Construction," award-winning architect "Joseph Krause," interior designer "Sundos Alsaid," and "Ardiri Winery." None of these individuals or companies have any actual affiliation with Pyramid Forest. These partnerships were entirely fictional, designed to lend credibility to the fraudulent investment scheme.
Note: The Pyramid Forest website has since been taken down. The archived version linked above is hosted by the Wayback Machine, one of the internet's most trusted and longest-running archive services. It may take a moment to load — please be patient, as this is the authentic preserved version of the original site.
The Fraudulent Campaign Orchestrated by Sharon Neal:
In April 2022, Sharon Neal launched a deceptive GoFundMe campaign under the guise of raising funds for legal fees to battle so-called "elder abuse" allegedly committed by her ex-daughter-in-law, Natalia Neal. The central falsehood of this campaign revolved around graphic photos of a vandalized bathroom. Sharon publicly claimed the damage had been done to her own home by Natalia. In reality, the photos were taken at a nearby tennis court (located hundreds of yards from Sharon's residence) and depicted unrelated vandalism from years earlier by unknown individuals.
Misleading the Public and Soliciting Money Under False Pretenses:
The campaign even drew attention from at least one prominent donor: Portland musician Michael Allen Harrison, known for performing for Bill Clinton, Al Gore, and the 14th Dalai Lama, donated $100. Sharon's narrative depicted Natalia as an "enormous Russian woman" supposedly towering over her by 14 inches, alleging physical assaults and life-threatening sabotage. Investigators familiar with the case found these claims to be entirely unsubstantiated and part of a broader pattern of emotional manipulation. One source close to the case described Sharon's tactics as "just another lie in hopes to elicit money from the public - her M.O."
A Longstanding Pattern of Legal Fraud:
This GoFundMe scheme was not an isolated incident. It fits into a broader pattern of fraudulent conduct by Sharon Neal. In December 2024, Sharon was federally charged with mail fraud for filing over 20 fraudulent small claims cases and unlawfully collecting more than $190,000 through fabricated legal filings. The GoFundMe campaign represents just one example of how Sharon weaponizes false narratives to obtain money and smear others, particularly Natalia, through deceitful public appeals.
Sources: Federal indictment Case No. 3:24-cr-00437 (USA v. Sharon Neal); investigative documentation from oculusanubis.tumblr.com; U.S. Department of Justice press release dated December 2024; GoFundMe campaign analysis by independent researchers.
Note: Sharon Neal's GoFundMe campaign has since been taken down. The link above points to an archived version preserved by the Wayback Machine. It may take a moment to load — please be patient, as this is the authentic preserved version of the original page.
Secret cult compound operations
Small organic egg farm operation
Underground tunnels and ritual spaces
Single tunnel built for building permits
Luxury event venue with spa facilities
Private family residence and home
Egyptian death cult religious activities
No public access or visitor events
Public events and mystical experiences
Built using stolen healthcare fraud money
Mysterious "Oculus Anubis" organization
Victim of ongoing Neal family harassment
Please Respect This Property and Family
This is private land where a family with children lives. No part of it is accessible to the public or associated with any past "Oculus" projects, current "Pyramid Forest" claims, or "Behind the Gates" ventures.
Any social media accounts, websites, or nonprofit organizations claiming otherwise are fraudulent and unauthorized.
Property vandalism has plagued the estate for years. Trespassers have repeatedly caused significant damage: one of the bronze lion statues was stolen, while the other was violently knocked off its pedestal and left dented in the center of the driveway. Heavy peach-colored marble vases were ripped from the walls and shattered. The outdoor tennis court bathroom was broken into and destroyed. Graffiti stains the unfinished construction walls, and once-vibrant flowering bushes along the road have been trampled and uprooted. One white marble statue was previously defaced with graffiti, which was later cleaned. Trash is regularly dumped across the property. Given the ongoing destruction, it's entirely justified that these individuals are not welcome back.
For the safety and wellbeing of the animals and residents who call this place home, we ask that you respect our privacy. You may contact the property directly and take photos from public areas, but do not enter the property past the gates without authorization from the owner.
No Trespassing
The property is clearly marked with no trespassing signs. Law enforcement takes violations seriously, and legal action will be pursued against anyone who illegally enters the property.
Respectful Photography
You may take photos from public areas and roads, but please do not enter the property past the gates without permission. Posting photos or videos that reveal private family areas constitutes harassment.