Vice and the Examiner Cover Rich Paul’s Story
Thanks to Vice’s Harry Cheadle and the Examiner’s Garry Reed for the coverage of one of the most important trials in the history of the insane “war on drugs”.
Thanks to Vice’s Harry Cheadle and the Examiner’s Garry Reed for the coverage of one of the most important trials in the history of the insane “war on drugs”.
Following the significant increase in attention being given to Robin Hood of Keene, I was interviewed today by Derrick J Freeman of Peace New Now, as he recorded updates from the Shire in additional conversations with James Cleaveland and Rich Paul. Our interview covers background details that expand upon some of the information presented in a recent Keene Sentinel article. A video report was also prepared last week by WBIN.
The April 14 2013 edition of Peace News Now was visually illustrated by Free Concord’s Garret Ean. In Sunday’s program, you’ll hear about the latest on Bitcoin, police accountability issues in Salisbury, NC, and how a recently declassified NSA document might reveal evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence. Check out episode #95 of the daily newscast produced by superactivist Derrick J Freeman below:
Rich Paul, despite facing 81 years in prison for selling cannabis, has again refused the plea deal. As is mentioned in the “Don’t take the plea deal” flier, refusing an initial plea deal frequently leads to a second, better plea deal. That was the case today at superior court where Rich Paul was this morning for a hearing on some motions. The original plea deal on the table was that he plead guilty to the felonies and receive one year in jail. The new deal, offered this morning, was pleading to the felonies and receive zero jail time. Tempting as it was, Rich heroically refused and will go on trial by jury tomorrow at 9am.
This guy, Goldstein, comes out to every cannabis decrim/legalization hearing and speaks against freedom and in favor of prohibition. This time, inspired by Dave Ridley, I caught him in the hallway with a few questions, as did Rich Paul. Naturally, he only wanted to speak to supporters:
On April 11, the Senate Judiciary Committee held public hearings on the 1/4 ounce marijuana decriminalization bill and the industrial hemp legalization bill, and the Senate Health and Human Services Committee held a public hearing on the “therapeutic cannabis” bill.
Bill Alleman aka Biker Bill filmed all three hearings, and posted highlights on his youtube channel. (more…)