What is “Fingerprinting” ?

by | Aug 3, 2009 | 54 comments

Sam Dodson, reporter of the Obscured Truth Network and free speech / free press activist, challenges his arresting officer on the legal meaning of fingerprinting.

Apparently it’s whatever a police officer wants it to be if they don’t like you and want to charge you with a crime. Video of about the first five minutes of the conversation is below.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhMcQSFkMKg

An Open Letter to Sam’s Arresting Officer

by | Aug 3, 2009 | 19 comments

During Sam’s most recent arrest, I was feeling angry and sad at the Keene Police’s actions.  I’m sure this came out during the ordeal, because his arresting officer, Lt. Peter Thomas, would say things like, “Yeah, I’m a tyrant and a thug,” or, “I know, I’m a monster.”  It was those comments that led me to write this letter, in hopes of showing Sam’s captor that we are caring people who have nothing but love for everyone, even him.

Dear Peter Thomas,

This is Meg, from the Keene area activist group.  I am writing to you because I believe anger is the gateway to violence, and I want none of it in my life.  I’m sure you can understand the fact that someone in my position would be angry; however, you may not understand my views that led me to that point.
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Sam Exits Court : Arrested Moments Later

by | Jul 31, 2009 | 33 comments

Sam’s trial started today. The state presented its case before the court time ran out, and the trial will be continued on September 4th.

However, moments after leaving court, Sam broadcasted the below Porc411. Apparently under arrest for driving with a suspended license. More details will be posted to FreeKeene.com as we learn more.

Audio: Sam Arrested

Sam has been released with a summons. More information; including video; will likely be forthcoming throughout the weekend.

Qik videos related to the arrest:

Ian’s Camera Phone
Antijingoist’s Camera Phone

Patrick Shields found guilty, fine suspended on good behavior

by | Jul 31, 2009 | 26 comments

At Keene District court today Patrick Shields, a resident of Keene, was put on trial by the State for charges stemming from the April 13th Court Lobby incident.  At the start of the trial Patrick was informed that the Disorderly Conduct charge was being dropped leaving only the Resisting Arrest charge on the docket.

The trial was very similar to the two held on Monday, July 27 where David Krouse and Nick Ryder faced charges of Disorderly Conduct from the same incident. Police Prosecutor Eli Rivera provided the State’s Testimony, repeating the same statements heard Monday.  Mr. Shields’ argument focused on the fact that Officer Rivera, the arresting officer per the summons, had no physical contact with Mr. Shields and because of this there was nothing to resist as far as a physical arrest.

Patrick also testified that his thought process at the time, given the situation, provided him with one moral option.  He chose to attain a purely passive state and not interact with the Officers.

Judge Edward Burke first congratulated Mr. Shields on his preparation for the trial and then found him guilty.  The punishment handed down was a $1000 fine – suspended.  Should Patrick be convicted of a Class B or greater misdemeanor or a felony within the next year he will have to pay the fine or serve roughly 20 days in jail.