Dave Ridley of Ridleyreport cuts up video from Ademo’s wiretapping trial and intercuts Free Talk Live‘s discussion of the day’s events.
Part 1 (NH judge pledges to confirm jury nullification claims at trial):
Part 2 (Caught on tape: Official denies being an official – while under oath!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6SGIw3Apqc
After the conviction of FK blogger and CopBlock.org founder Ademo Freeman on three felony counts of “wiretapping”, Manchester liberty activist William Kostric approached prosecutor Michael Valentine and told him that he was going to go home and wiretap the police and send Valentine the evidence.
Kostric has followed through on his promise, and here’s the proof. The video below includes his original promise to Valentine and the actual call to the police where he in no way indicates to them that he is recording.
Will Valentine prosecute? Kostric has done the same thing as Ademo and has even rubbed Valentine’s nose in it. If Kostric is prosecuted, it will allow him to take on the same ridiculous charge with a different approach and new jury. If he’s not prosecuted, it will be further proof of the arbitrary nature of the “justice” system.
Thanks to Nicole Lozare of RCFP for this report:
A New Hampshire activist was found guilty on Monday in connection with recording telephone conversations with public officials without their consent and sentenced to 90 days in jail. A state legislator present in court said the “travesty” fueled him to further push for legislation to change the state’s law requiring all-party consent in recordings.
The jury deliberated for about 50 minutes before finding Adam Mueller — the founder of CopBlock.org, a website that monitors alleged abuses by police across the country — guilty of three counts of felony wiretapping (more…)
From freeconcord.org:
On Monday, Ademo Freeman was convicted of three counts of felony wiretapping after a three hour trial in Hillsborough county superior court, Manchester.
Full trial video from Free Keene
Extensive writeup by Pete Eyre at Cop Block
Preparing for his trial from the Valley Street jail, and spending his lunch break in a cell at the courthouse, Ademo did an excellent job explaining his actions and opening himself to responsibility for them. Unfortunately, he did not present the defense necessary to win over the twelve (likely television-watching) everypersons to understand why his was such a case as jury nullification was intended for. Press and supporters filled the gallery. The judge presented a very relaxed demeanor, a respect for the audience and (some) of their rights, which Cheshire county magistrates have caged individuals over in the past. There were limitations on the press, as only two individuals were permitted to video or audio record despite several requests. Judge Kenneth Brown (more…)
Liberty-oriented representative Mark Warden appeared on Girard at Large on WLMW near Manchester. He discussed the trial of Ademo and the issue of “wiretapping” Here’s the archive.
Warden also headed up a subcommittee hearing in Concord today that heard from the public regarding changing the wiretapping law. Here’s a summary from Aahz on the Shire Society Forum:
The dozen or so “general public” who attended expressed their opinions (essentially: NH should be a 1 party state, Ademo should be pardoned, the way the current law stands we’re all wiretapping everyday).
The sub-committee members seemed very attentive and appreciative of input. (more…)
Yeah, this kind of support is only possible in NH. Thanks to WMUR’s Heather Hamel for this report.
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