Four of the Trespassive Twelve Sentenced

by | Sep 29, 2010 | 190 comments

Ian Freeman, Lauren Canario, Sean Murphy, and Dale Everett were all found guilty of violation trespassing in court today in relation to arrests that took place at the Cheshire County House of Corrections.

They were originally charged with misdemeanors, but the judge found insufficient evidence for that, and instead found them guilty of violations.

Dale and Lauren were both given $620 fines which they refuse to pay, and will report to jail within one week (barring a pending appeal).

Sean Murphy was sentenced to a $310 fine which he will “pay” by doing community service.

Ian Freeman was sentenced to a $1000 fine. It was originally set at $500, but due to Ian’s perceived “Lack of respect” it was doubled.

No activists are willing to pay a fine – but some are appealing and it may delay any sentenced jail stays.

Video of closing arguments and sentencing can be found recorded at the live stream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/kdc-live

Direct link: Video of closing arguments
Direct link: Video of Sentencing

Talley.TV: Teacher Against the Drug War

by | Sep 28, 2010 | 0 comments

Tally.TV reports from the recent cannabis-friendly “redress of grievances” demonstration in front of a state liquor store in Hooksett. These events are happening monthly. In this report Jason Talley, also the Executive Director of the Civil Disobedience Evolution Fund, interviews a high school teacher about the insane “War on Drugs”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfFvXIriB0M

Questions for the NH Supreme Court

by | Sep 27, 2010 | 43 comments

In search of answers from the NH “justice” system on the camera ban in the 2nd floor lobby, which applies to everyone, except the state, main stream media, and important bureaucrats, I’ve drafted a writing. I ask about the supposed investigation into the assault and resulting damage to my camera by the CSO’s. Jordan Hazy, supervisor over all the court security officers,  has hung up on me and refuses to return phone calls. So our latest attempt is with Laura, the spokesperson for the Supreme court.

Hi Laura,

In our conversation on September 8th, you agreed respond with answers around the 10th.

I haven’t seen an answer to the questions we discussed, and I wanted to follow up to see what progress has been made. When can I expect answers the questions per our phone conversation:

1) Related to the Nashua District Court incident on or around August 3rd,

a.) Can CSO’s arbitrarily close public sections of the court house?

b.) Where are CSO’s granted the authority to close down public areas of the court house in a non-emergency situation?

c.) Is the local Police department under the authority of the CSO’s while in the court house?

2) Related to the Keene District Court and CSO Dwane Dehotman’s (sp) actions on April 26th, 2010, which resulted in the $130 in damages to my camera outlined here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSmGLwpHEgI

a.) What is the status of this investigation?

b.) Is it normal to not contact the victim or return phone calls in an investigation?

c.) Who do I contact about compensation for the damage willfully caused by your agents?

3) Related to the assault and disarming of Rich Paul recently in the 2nd Floor common area of the Keene City Hall. Here’s KPD’s log of the event: (more…)

Saturday 10/2 – Hundred Nights Shelter Yard Sale

by | Sep 27, 2010 | 6 comments

Heika reports that the Hundred Nights Shelter is having a yard sale Saturday, October 2nd from 8-2 on Emerald Street in the old City Tire lot across from the Center at Keene. They do not receive any government funding and rely solely on donations. The donations have been getting scarce as of late. So the yard sale is a fundraiser to help with these costs. I encourage everyone to please take a few minutes and look through your things for anything that may be donated to sell in the yard sale. The only things not accepted at this time are clothing and large pieces of furniture. Books, dvds, videos, video games, kitchenware, board games, toys, etc would be great! Please send Heika an email at h_courser at yahoo.com or post to the forum thread if you have anything you are willing to part with to help this shelter. I will do my best to accommodate your schedule to pick things up from you throughout the week. Also, on Saturday, I will have a separate table to accept sleeping bags, tents, tarps, winter jackets, and any cash donations. So stop on by, donate items, buy something, or give the change in your pocket! Everything is greatly appreciated!