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Learn more about the growing effort for a peaceful, not militarized Keene: http://FreeKeene.com/Bearcat
Thanks but no tanks, Keene!
Filed under: Announcement, Copblock, New Hampshire, Police, Politics
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Join us this Thursday, February 9th, at 5:30PM at city hall to say thanks but no tanks!
- an overview of the situation and how it impacts you and your quality of life
- ways you can get involved to keep Keene Bearcat-free
- links to related coverage from FreeKeene.com and SentinelSource.com
- the 11-page grant request, and more
The video below was made by Lenco, the manufacturer of the Bearcat vehicle. The grant request to obtain the vehicle for Keene was submitted to the the federal Department of Homeland Security and signed by John Maclean (city manager, 603.357.9804 – jmaclean@ci.keene.nh.us), Kenneth J Meola (police chief, 603.357.9813 – kmeola@ci.keene.nh.us) and Martha Landry (finance director, 603.357.9805 – mlandry@ci.keene.nh.us).
Hello neighbor,
I know you’re busy but you will probably conclude that it’s worth your time to continue reading.
Many of us choose to call Keene home simply because it’s such an awesome community. That might not be as true in the near future if the Keene Police Department takes delivery of a Bearcat (an armored vehicle) thanks to grant from the federal Department of Homeland Security.
City councilors essentially said ‘why not take it, it’s free!’ Yet you, the taxpayer, are now on the hook for its maintenance and operational costs. I bet you can think of many things you’d rather spend your money on in lieu of being saddled with the upkeep for an armored vehicle.
Do you want to live in a police state? Do you really believe that Keene “needs” a Bearcat? Can you point to even one incident that has happened in town that warrants its acquisition? And why is the DHS, whose mission is aimed to “prevent terrorism” marketing the armored vehicle as a “rescue” vehicle? Read more
FKTV – Episode 28 – January 23rd, 2012
This is the inaugural episode of Free Keene TV Version 2.0
We have new graphics, intros and a new format.
Free Keene TV is also looking for interested individuals who want to help run equipment during the show. If you are interested in seeing how a live TV show is put on send an email to tv@freekeene.com
On this weeks show:
1. Ballot Battle – The Ruth Venezia and Dorrie Faulkner O’Meara story is back in the news.
2. Bearcat Petition – Mike Clark is on the show to talk about his petition for a public hearing on the acquisition of a Bearcat for the Keene PD
3. Gun Rights on Campus – Judge Timothy Vaughn of Grafton Superior Court rules against Bradley Jardis and Tommy Mozingo in regards to the Plymouth State University gun rights demonstration.
4. Independent Media – Pete Eyre cut up a video highlighting the behavior of Cheshire Superior Court Personnel
5. Ademo Freeman is in-studio to talk about his experience at Valley Street Jail and the Chalking 8 incident.
Kelly Voluntaryist Strips Down In Protest of the TSA
Kelly Voluntaryist a Keene NH activist, gives the TSA a little T&A in the name of liberty at the Manchester Airport in protest of the TSA. The TSA has been stripping people of their rights, clothes, dignity etc. (body scanners etc.) So basically, Kelly stripped down in an effort to restore the inherent natural rights, which have been stripped away by an overly evasive government acting on its own volition. Kelly handed information out and talked to people for approximately 40 minutes, 1/4 of that time was outside in 15 ° weather. Seven activists attended in support of Kelly. I think we all had cameras, so there’s going to be more video to come out with much better quality.
Out of Control Deputies & Bailiffs in Cheshire County
Filed under: Copblock, Court, Laugh at the Aggressors, Police, Shire Choir, Thuggery, Video
On December 21st, 2011 Bob Tebo, a bailiff at Cheshire Co. superior court in Keene, NH aggressively arrested two individuals who chose to remain seated when a man wearing a black robe entered the room. One of the two arrested was dragged across the courtroom floor by his handcuffs.
As cameras are “banned” from supposedly “pubic hearings” per a signed order from Edwin Kelly, the sole footage of this latest example of double-standards is possessed by the bailiffs and those employed at the Cheshire Co. Sheriff’s Department (which has their office in the court building).
Kelly has stonewalled inquiries that seek to uncover his motivations for implementing the draconian camera ban. And despite requests, the footage from Tebo’s latest incident has yet to be provided and complaints made against him remain “under investigation.” It’s probably not a stretch to guess that that’ll go no where. And why would it? When there’s no competition there’s no reason to even attempt good “customer service.”
Free Keene TV – Episode 27 – January 9th, 2012
1. Associated Press video from the Rick Santorum GOP primary stop.
2. Pete Eyre and Ademo Freeman respond to the guilty verdict from the Manchester District Court in regards to the chalking 8 incident.
3. Judge Edward Burke Victim Reel from Free Keene . com
4. Editorial – Ron Paul 2012
Judge Edward Burke Victim Reel
Several months ago Ademo Freeman was arrested outside Keene District Court in Keene, New Hampshire. Initially there was a lot of mystery surrounding the circumstances and what he did to get arrested. Early reports indicated that he had simply been asking Judge Burke some questions and the idea that asking questions could get you thrown in jail was too absurd to accept.
Ademo was released roughly two weeks later and his video of the incident was available shortly thereafter. After watching the video and witnessing myself Judge Burke’s abuse of power I felt inspired to cut up a compilation video of the people who have been victimized by Burke. Ademo was literally caged for asking questions. No foul language or threats were heard from Ademo, only three questions.
This is not a complete compilation by any means.
This video contains the arrests of the following individuals:
Ian Freeman
Dave Ridley
Pete Eyre
Beau Davis
Ademo Freeman
Derrick J Freeman
*Audio has been fixed*
Derrick J. Asks Pepper Spraying Cop for an Apology
This is a follow up to the Live Free or Dance Party on September 9th 2011, which led to the arrests of Ryan Maddox, Roz, Nick and Derrick J. Freeman. While several events transpired that evening, this video’s focus will be on Derrick and his arresting/pepper spraying officer, Copcha (Michael). After handcuffed Derrick cooperates by walking to the police car. Rather than assisting Derrick, like he had for the 150 meter walk to the cruiser, Copcha asks Derrick “are you going to get in the car.” Derrick verbally refuses, he states “I feel as though I’m being kidnapped”. He warns Derrick with pepper spray if he doesn’t comply, Derrick repeats his reasoning. Copcha proceeds to pepper spray Derrick, then assists him in the cruiser (This part of the video is included).
On December 21st Derrick speaks with Copcha & asks him several questions in reference to the incident, including an apology request… Copcha Declines. Also a few days after the Sept. 9th occurrence, Jason Talley asks Copcha several questions about the incident.
I’ll give a briefing on the entire incident to those who are unfamiliar. Read more
CopBlocking the Sheriff’s Department
Last week I blogged about camera bans and lack of accountability from those working inside Cheshire Co Superior. Included in that post was a video of several journalists who sought comment from a continually aggressive bailiff, B. Tebo, and others employed by the court. The media was present up to the last day of business before the holiday, and will again after the holiday.
The last day, December 23rd, Derrick and Ian were waiting for bailiffs and judges to come to work, in order to ask them a few questions. The weather was a bit harsh, compared to the past days, so the duo decided to stay in the car. That’s when Caleb came into work – he’s a sheriff – and threatened to tow the car for being parked in the judges spot. Even though no complaint had been filed, no judge was being kept from parking there or the fact that three other stalls were still open for judges. Either way, Derrick and Ian par took in a great copblock, check it out.
Activists Save People from Parking Tickets (Robin Hooding)
Filed under: Charity, Civil Disobedience, Outreach, Robin Hood, Video
In this video Derrick and I (Rapsher) discuss and partake in Robin Hooding. One of our motivating factors is, like most people in the community, we’ve been compromised into paying various fees associated with driving. Robin Hooding is one way we believe we can neutralize our karma for paying a criminal agency. So, we’re not personally getting our money back, but we are preventing others in the community from having their money stolen from them by the city with parking tickets. We encourage you to do this in your city, or just come to Keene NH and join in the fun here.
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