EXHIBIT 99
AFFIDAVIT OF CHRIS J. COLUMBO
Chris J. Columbo, being duly sworn on his oath to tell the truth, avers as follows:
1.
I contacted the law firm Umeda Robbins September 13, 2010 for the purpose of obtaining additional information as a result of a press release published by that firm indicating that they were initiating an investigation regarding a tentative merger between Tara Gold Resources Corp. and Tara Minerals Corp.
2.
Upon contacting Umeda Robbins, Stephen Oddo, an attorney from that firm asked me if I wanted to participate in a large class action law suit to be filed September 27, 2010, against Tara Gold et al.
3.
After my conversation with Oddo, I received a contract dated September 17, 2010 and a copy of a complaint from Umeda Robbins.
4.
I never saw the complaint filed against Tara Gold et al. prior to when it was filed on September 15, 2010.
5.
I never consented to being a named Plaintiff against Tara Gold et al.
6.
I never signed or returned the aforementioned contract.
7.
On September 23, 2010 I called Oddo and told Oddo that I did not want to be a plaintiff in the lawsuit that Umeda Robbins filed.
8.
I was contacted on October 22, 2010 by Oddo for the purpose of obtaining the signed contract that was mailed to me previously.
9.
I once again told Oddo on October 22, 2010, that I did not want to participate solely in the law suit because I was satisfied with the performance of Tara Gold’s stock and that the filing of a lawsuit would only drop the price of Tara Gold’s stock.
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT.
/s/ Chris J. Columbo
Chris J. Columbo
STATE OF GEORGIA
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COUNTY OF CHEROKEE
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of May, 2011 by Chris J. Columbo.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
/s/ Lauren Mandell
(SEAL)
Notary Public
My Commission expires: August 28, 2012
Tara Gold 8-K Item 8.01 re 10-Q filing 5-31-11
