Exhibit 16.1 Thomas Leger & Co., L.L.P. Certified Public Accountants 1235 N. Loop West, Suite 907 Houston, Texas 77008-4707 (713) 868-1065 (713)869-3297 May 30, 2003 Securities & Exchange Commission 450 fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We were previously the independent auditors of ASCONI CORPORATION and under the date of February 28, 2003, we reported on the consolidated balance sheets of ASCONI CORPORATION as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended. We have read the statements made by ASCONI CORPORATION which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to item 4 of Form 8-KA, as part of the Company's form 8-KA report dated May 30, 2003. We agree with such statements except that we are not in a position to agree or disagree with ASCONI CORPORATION'S statements regarding Michaelson & Company, PA, its new independent auditors. Very truly yours, /s/ Thomas Leger & Co. _______________________________ Thomas Leger & Co., L.L.P.