Charges Dropped Against FreeKeene’s Toby and Ian!

November 23, 2008 by Ian · 10 Comments
Filed under: Announcement, Freedom Fest, Issues, News, Personal Freedom, Police, Update

Radio Tower This just in from KPD’s Sgt. Eli Rivera: He is dropping the unlawful assembly charges against Toby and I! Here’s some speculation as to why. Perhaps they realized they had no case. The regulations clearly state that permits are only for those that intend to exclusively use certain “public facilities” like electricity for a specified period of time in a specific location. Therefore, even under their own rules (and ignoring the pesky Constitution, of course) it’s quite clear that simply assembling in a public place does not require a permit.

Perhaps another reason they decided against it was because they felt as though too many activists might come out and refuse to stand for “justice” Burke in protest of his recent crackdown on courtroom sitters. Read more

Selective Enforcement For Undesirable Speech

November 8, 2008 by Dale Everett · 9 Comments
Filed under: Anarchy in Your Head, Copwatch, Corruption, Freedom Fest, Hypocrisy, Police, Video

On Sunday, October 26th, a bunch of different folks interested in promoting liberty gathered (assembled, if you like) in Keene, New Hampshire’s public Railroad Square for what was commonly referred to as The Freedom Festival. A week later, I did this interview with some locals who have been performing for tips in Railroad Square for about 10 months. They’re considering the name Z Squared but haven’t decided yet. I wish them well and hope the police continue to leave them unharassed.

The Ridley Report Covers Keene Freedom Fest 5/5

November 8, 2008 by toby · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Freedom Fest, Outreach, Personal Freedom, Police, Video

NH: Keene cops vs. Freedom Fest 5/5

Free Minds TV October 31, 2008 (EP 83)

October 31, 2008 by toby · Leave a Comment
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Varrin Swearingen joins the show to talk about his run for NH State Representative in Keene NH. Later, Toby is threatened with arrest and ordered to appear in court at this year’s Keene Freedom Fest. We have the footage of the police presence, as well as everything else that went on at this year’s event.
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The Ridley Report Covers Keene Freedom Fest 4/5

October 31, 2008 by toby · 8 Comments
Filed under: Freedom Fest, Issues, Outreach, Personal Freedom, Police, Video

NH: Keene Cops vs. Freedom Fest 4/5

Keene Cops Attempt Crackdown on Peaceful Festival Attendees!

October 30, 2008 by Ian · 12 Comments
Filed under: Audio, Copwatch, Corruption, Free Minds TV, Freedom Fest, Hypocrisy, Issues, News, Personal Freedom, Police

Rivera If you’ve been watching the blog here at FreeKeene.com, you’ve no doubt already seen the multiple Ridley Report entries covering the Keene Police’s attempted crackdown on the Fall 2008 Keene Freedom Festival. Liberty activists and other members of the public were enjoying themselves at Railroad Square this past Sunday. Several organizations were doing outreach, there was a gambling table, live music by the Josh Noone Band (Here’s a live recording of “hypocrisy” from Freedom Fest.) and others, and lots of socializing and networking going on. Then, about an hour into the event, “city prosecutor” Elizer Rivera, showed up in a police uniform with three of his associates, “detective” William Sargent, “lieutenant” Jay Dugay, and “officer” Matt Griffin. Griffin was observing from across the street, while Sargent acted as the silent heavy. Dugay at least had a friendly demeanor even though he was threatening all of the attendees with arrest allegedly for illegally assembling without a permit. In the video footage, you can see I got him to laugh when I caught him saying something particularly silly. Dugay clearly would rather have been doing something else, but is not willing to refuse to follow bad orders.

Moments after their arrival, the police were surrounded by activists, many of whom were armed with video cameras or audio recorders. Even though Dugay claimed that they were responding to an alleged complaint and were investigating whether the Freedom Fest attendees had a permit or not, Rivera’s actions contradicted Dugay’s statements. Read more

The Ridley Report Covers Keene Freedom Fest 3/5

October 28, 2008 by toby · 9 Comments
Filed under: Freedom Fest, Issues, Outreach, Personal Freedom, Police, Video

NH: Keene Cops vs. Freedom Fest 3/5

The Ridley Report Covers Keene Freedom Fest 2/5

October 27, 2008 by toby · 5 Comments
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NH: Keene cops vs. Freedom Fest 2/5

The Ridley Report Covers Keene Freedom Fest 1/5

October 27, 2008 by toby · Leave a Comment
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NH: Keene cops vs. Freedom Fest 1/5

Keene Freedom Fest: Fall 2008 – Sunday 10/26, 11a-2p

October 5, 2008 by Ian · 3 Comments
Filed under: Anarchy in Your Head, Announcement, Free Minds TV, Free Talk Live, Freedom Fest, Personal Freedom, Ryder Report, ToDo

Gambling The day after this year’s Pumpkin Fest in Keene, stay in town for Keene Freedom Fest! It’s happening Sunday, October 26th from 11am to 2pm in downtown Keene’s Railroad Square (82 Main St.). Enjoy a fun, relaxing day in the company of fellow liberty lovers and these activities: