From CopBlock.org:
Ademo Freeman is sitting in a cage at Valley Street Jail in Manchester, NH.
His “crime”? Highlighting the double-standards claimed by some who wear “Manchester Police Department” badges on their costumes*. After a six-month ordeal, Ademo was found guilty of two “class a misdemeanors” for resisting (going limp) and one “class b misdemeanor” (for using children’s chalk on a public building).
For such egregious actions Ademo was “sentenced” Monday morning at Manchester district court. In true government efficiency, the kangaroo his proceeding began 30-minutes late.
“Prosecutor” Gregory Muller started by reciting Ademo’s past run-ins with individuals who claim the “legitimate” right to use force in an arbitrary political boundary.Included in that list-of-actions-that-had-no-victims was Ademo’s 2007 felony (for having a plant some strangers deemed “illicit”). Muller proclaimed that the previously levied sentences had had no deterrent or punitive impact.
As such, for his two “class a offenses,” Muller advocated for Ademo be caged for 12-months, with 10-months stayed (concurrent sentence). For his “class b offense” Muller claimed “the state” was owed 375-FRNs.
William H. Lyons (who wore a black robe) asked Ademo to comment on what he had heard. Per the monetary claim, he stated that he’d be willing to do community service and even pay “a reasonable amount.” Per the cage time threatened Ademo pointed-out the big discrepancy that existed between the action and penalty, and that the 2 1/2 days he’d already spent in a cage (arrested on Sat. June 4th and arraigned on Mon. June 6th) were more than adequate.
But most important, Ademo underscored the fact that there was no victim for his actions. He concluded, “Valley Street wasn’t built for people who use chalk.”
Lyons t0ld Ademo that he had “an incorrect memory” as Ademo had stated the total clean-up cost for his chalking (a firehose used to spray-off the chalk) was125-FRNs when in fact the cost was 375-FRNs due to the fire department’s three-hour minimum**.
Lyons told Ademo that because he used non-toxic children’s chalk on public property he owed “the state” 200-FRNs plus a 48-FRN “penalty assessment.” And, because he went limp when he was unjustly arrested he is to spend 12-months in a cage, with 10-months stayed (as a concurrent sentence), so long as he had “good behavior” for two years (which includes not violating a Manchester “city ordinance” against graffiti).
Ademo communicated that he didn’t intent to fund “the state.” In lieu of paying the 248-FRN ransom he indicated his preference to sit the time. He was taken directly from sentencing to Valley St where he’ll be through the week. Re: the threat to be caged for 12-months (with all but two months stayed), Ademo noted his plan to appeal.
Ademo had arrived at Manchester district court with friends who love and support him. He left in handcuffs led by strangers to a cage. For what?! Ademo is guilty only of drawing attention to the blatant rights-violations committed by some wearing “Manchester PD” badges, which has only been compounded by those involved who have not spoken up for what is right.
In five days Ademo will be free(r) then he can dig into his appeal.
Before he went into the proceeding he outlined how YOU can help:
- make the move
- get involved with Cop Block – as a contributor, by submitting a story, or anything else. This is a decentralized project – you don’t need our permission to use the Cop Block label to advance the simple but powerful idea that badges don’t grant extra rights!
*to be specific, Jonathan Duchesne, Matthew Jajuga, Michael Buckley, and Ernie Goodno, who act as if they have extra authority based on their attire based on their dress alone
**again, these are all public officials, the building is public property, Ademo was using non-toxic children’s chalk, and there was no victim
Ademo is a threat to those that he exposes. He questions their moral authority and they don't like it. He has my support.
So let me get this correct…..he could pay $248 and continue doing the things he wants, but doesn't want to "fund" the state. Instead, he has chosen to go to jail, where everyone else has to "fund" his stay – which will cost thousands. He does not have my support. Make the Move. Why would anyone, after seeing all this "tyranny" even begin to think that moving here would provide them more freedoms than anywhere else. Indeed, it would seem quite the opposite. Of course, my points are valid and worthy of discussion, but I am sure someone will call… Read more »
Theater of the Absurd!
Matt, The part of your of statement that is interesting, "where everyone else has to fund"….You don't have to fund it. I think the point is many people don't freely chose to fund this. Your point of "having to fund it" really means "fund this or YOU will be next. That is a perfect example of the STATE reliance on force to fund the incarceration of "disobedient people" for a victimless crime. I think it is also worth pointing out Ademo's 'crimes" stem from his calling the Manchester Police Department to task for several of their members assaulting and harming… Read more »
The police and the judiciary chose to force you to fund it, Matt. I'm glad you think it's a waste of money, too but you're preaching to the choir here. Bitch at the cops or the judge if you want to bitch.
Just this week, Ian called the cops demanding something be done about people parking on West Street (people he naturally disagreed with politically). I wonder, if those visitors were ticketed, and they chose to fight it, and the evil state imposed a similar fine/jail sentence for this victimless crime, would Ian state "stop caging peaceful people" as he did in this vid? He called the POLICE….and demanded the state take action…..on peaceful people……where there was no victim. And no one wants to answer to that. In regard to what you stated to me – I believe Ademo has a good… Read more »
Jasper – why would I bitch at the cops? As if some patrol officer has any control over funding/judicial issues/sentencing etc. That is the problem, everyone is always bitching to the wrong people around here. Sure it makes everyone feel good – but it is really useless. It hasn't made one bit of difference – all it has done is created a divide.
Matt,
A cop does have some control over sentencing… if you go to the root cause of why a person that hasn't harmed anyone is even IN a court room. A cop, like all of us is ultimately responsible for the decisions they make. When they chose to "follow orders" that harm another person who hasn't harmed anyone, THAT is when they become part of the problem.
The mantra "just doing my job" does not absolve us of the personal responsibility we all own for our choices and our actions. No argument shifting or rationalizations can change that.
I disagree. The last thing I would want, is a bunch of police officers not doing their job, simply because he/she's personal morality barometer doesn't jive with mine. While officer's have discretion in many cases, they're job is……to enforce law. How those laws get on the books has alot to do with me, you and everyone else. Their job is not to decide which violations hurt people….which one's don't etc. It just isn't. Using my example before….Ian called the police…..and they chose discretion….they didn't "do their job" to his satisfaction – and he was irritated. It would seem FK wants… Read more »
matt on Tue, 10th Jan 2012 11:02 am So let me get this correct…..he could pay $248 and continue doing the things he wants, but doesn’t want to “fund” the state. Instead, he has chosen to go to jail, where everyone else has to “fund” his stay – which will cost thousands. He does not have my support. Make the Move. Why would anyone, after seeing all this “tyranny” even begin to think that moving here would provide them more freedoms than anywhere else. Indeed, it would seem quite the opposite. Of course, my points are valid and worthy of… Read more »
Are you really this stupid Chaz? Where did I say I want anyone to rot in jail. Duh….I said I didn't think Ademo's chalking warranted a sentence. But I can think that and also support a prison system – do you want Charles Manson as your neighbor? So I read this blog. Tough shit. Deal with it. Just like freestaters read law enforcement blogs (just this week there is a blog on here, talking about a blog on lawdog's blog). Am I mentally ill? Is that what you think Chaz? If so….is this how you always communicate with those who… Read more »
Hey, genius, good to have you back. Still working on the answers to those questions, or did you decide to conveniently forget about them? You and maineshark are in the running for MENSA men of freekeene! It isn't like it's a huge pool or anything, and david's in the shallow end with his arm floats, flippers, mask and snorkel, but what the heck, your the creem of the crap. Or something like that. As david would say, congradulations!
Im Chaz Munro, people call me Chaz Munro!! Hi Chaz!
Vote for ron paul at drudge report! They're tabulating by state over there n mittens is tied with Ron Paul! Represent, peeps!
Welcome to valley street Adam!
If I 'like' this on facebook, does It mean I am supporting ademo, or does it mean I like the fact that he is in jail?
name on Tue, 10th Jan 2012 4:06 pm Hey, genius, good to have you back. Still working on the answers to those questions, or did you decide to conveniently forget about them? You and maineshark are in the running for MENSA men of freekeene! It isn’t like it’s a huge pool or anything, and david’s in the shallow end with his arm floats, flippers, mask and snorkel, but what the heck, your the creem of the crap. Or something like that. As david would say, congradulations! — Crap? So let me get this right, I don't want to misunderstand you.… Read more »
And you deflect questions all the while accusing others of doing the same. And when did I accuse you of having lied? Perhaps you are the one who has now lied, genius.
"name ",
If ridicule was debating you'd be a great debater.
It's not. AT ALL. EVER. IT'S THE OPPOSITE ACTUALLY.
But then it's obvious you don't care about intelligent debate.
Probably because your not good at it; maybe if you did some reading or something, that might help you .
Then you wouldn't have to pull out the ridicule at every turn when you have nothing. 🙂
"Did I miss anything about you vile louts?"
Yes. You forgot to call us trolls.
"if the only way to turn public opinion against us……" LMAO. Excuse me Professor Munro, but if public opinion was so high, this site would be getting a lot more comments than it does from the 10 or so same people. There are more comments on how Lay's Potato Chips are made on youtube. Public opinion….LOL.
At least your using spellcheck now, david. To bad it don't fix all you're mistakes.
name on Tue, 10th Jan 2012 8:31 pm
At least your using spellcheck now, david. To bad it don’t fix all you’re mistakes.
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Did you mean "too bad" or "your mistakes"?
Name,
Yea , the spell check ridicule.
Nice.
Still got nothing eh?
I wonder what non- intelligent "debate" is next.
never mind
bye
ok I wont call you the "T" word ok matt…lol…
You & your ilk here, never answered my very important question:
Why obsessively post & act so weird on a website where you don’t post any real content or have any stake in restoration of liberty?
"Why obsessively post & act so weird on a website where you don’t post any real content or have any stake in restoration of liberty?" I'll answer this at my leisure. Sound familiar? I actually already answered this question. Several times. To you even. You ask it quite often. It is no different than when Ademo on copblock babbles on about what he and his supporters write on policeone.com blogs. I don't see why you care that others give input that may not necessarily always be in complete agreement with everything. Why are you so threatened afraid of dissent, or… Read more »
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Bob, thanks for the kind words and support. Much love.
adeo? Can't you even spell your fucking made up name right?
"name", (your "fake name")
Try to stick to the subject of the post…. hostile digressions like that are not helpful.
Thanks 🙂
david, thanks for the kind words and support. Much love.