Free Ian!

by | Aug 10, 2011 | 124 comments

Video update of the days events. No trial footage.

The State had a jury trial for Ian Freeman. He was found not guilty of Resisting arrest and guilty of Obstructing. Jason Talley filmed the trial and gives a recap of the days events.

Lauren Pays Ransom to Armed Gang for Jim’s Release

by | Jul 21, 2011 | 0 comments

JimAfter three weeks of being jailed for not filling out a court form, then ultimately for being morally opposed to paying money to aggressors, Jim Johnson is among the semi-free again!

Generous people donated to Jim’s wife Lauren Canario, and she and Jim made the choice to pay the ransom. It is good to have Jim out of the cage, and outrageous that he was put there in the first place. The man in the robe, in an “ORDER”, claims he doesn’t have “statutory authority” to instead of a fine, impose jail time at $50/day, or community service. (See that ORDER, as well as the original one that Jim was imprisoned on here.

Can the robed man, John P. Arnold, be held responsible? Word is that some activists are pursuing the new “grievance committee” option in Concord against both Keene judges, Arnold and Burke. How successful it will be is another question. JJ and I also put in a message with John Lynch, “the governor”, who is the man who appoints all the judges. Thus far, he has not called back.

Other shenanigans related to this case:

The hearing where John P. Arnold threw Jim Johnson back in a cage was about as secret as you can get. (more…)

An Epic Day in Court for Pete and Ademo

by | Jul 18, 2011 | 19 comments

Photo Courtesy Masslive.comWOW. Copblock and Liberty on Tour‘s Pete and Ademo went to trial today on felony “wiretapping” charges and “resisting arrest” in Greenfield, MA. (Click for extensive background info.) Over fifty supporters turned out! The courtroom was literally full with liberty-loving friends and associates of Pete and Ademo. Before trial, the “trespassing” charges were dropped, which was the original reason for arrest, but as we have seen, that never stops them from continuing prosecution.

Unfortunately, electronic devices were forbidden from the courtroom, with the exception of Jason Talley, who was the anointed one allowed in with a video camera. He was also allowed to bring in his tablet computer, which they decided that he can not bring in for the final day of trial, tomorrow. Why? Probably because he did an awesome job of videoblogging the trial, including classic moments showing what the atmosphere in court was like. Here’s a quick video showing one of SEVERAL instances of the audience erupting into applause for Pete and Ademo.

Besides that, the audience also laughed multiple times, and the court security and robed man did nothing. In addition, multiple hats were worn in court, and nothing was done. Nothing was also done about the applause, even though the prosecutor asked the robed man to stop it.

It was amazing.

Numbers make a difference. (more…)

Jim Johnson, Imprisoned Indefinitely, Moved to Population

by | Jul 13, 2011 | 18 comments

JimUpdate on Jim Johnson’s case from his wife Lauren Canario: She reports that Jim has been moved out of segregation after two weeks of being held in a small room for 23 hours per day. Jim is now in “D block” where he is able to interact with other human beings, exercise, as well as access a commissary account. Additionally, you can now visit him any day of the week between 8a-12p, 1-3:30p, and 6-10p. His new address is:

Jim Johnson
Cheshire County D.O.C.
D block
825 Marlboro Road
Keene, NH 03431

Jim is being held at the whim of robed man John P. Arnold of the Cheshire superior court. Arnold caged Jim because Jim refused to fill out a court form. Arnold calls it “contempt”. There is no date of release for Jim. There is no way that I am aware of to hold “judge” Arnold accountable for his actions.

Edward Burke Committed a Crime

by | Jul 9, 2011 | 24 comments

In this state it is a crime to falsely report to law enforcing authorities that an individual has committed an offense.  Specifically RSA 641:4 “False Reports to Law Enforcement” prohibits this type of conduct.

The law reads in part:

A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if he:

I. Knowingly gives or causes to be given false information to any law enforcement officer with the purpose of inducing such officer to believe that another has committed an offense; or

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