Gangsters in Blue

Antonio Buehler was doing the right thing when he questioned officers being overly aggressive with a non combative female. Antonio even took photographs of the officers for documentation, which lead to officers arresting his – see original CopBlock.org post here.

Now it’s time for Antonio to go to court, and he’s lawyered up, see video below.

It will be interesting to see the “City’s” stance on this case. I’m guessing that they’ll drop the charges and wait for Antonio to sue them. Once he does it will take two years to settle (or win in court) and Antonio will give “the city” (or taxpayers) a black eye, or about $20,000. I’ll keep you posted as this case develops and hope Antonio will blog updates here in the future.

For now, if you’d like to help Antonio you can call one of these “officials.”

 DEMAND they fire criminal cops Oborski & Snider.
Mayor Leffingwell: 512-974-2250
Police Chief Acevedo: 512-974-5000
City Council Members:
Chris Riley: 512-974-2260
Mike Martinez: 512-974-2264
Kathie Tovo: 512-974-2255
Laura Morrison: 512-974-2258
Bill Spelman: 512-974-2256

Update Antonio Buehler is a post from Cop Block - Badges Don't Grant Extra Rights

Crime victims who call 911 often discover that while the police can’t offer help, they can always make the situation significantly worse – as a single mother from Milwaukee learned when she was raped by one of the cops who responded to her call, then arrested for “assaulting an officer.”

Police Officer Ladmarald Cates was one of two Milwaukee cops who responded to a 911 call from the anxious single mother after someone had pitched a brick through her bathroom window.  He arranged to be alone with the woman, then raped her.

As recounted by the Daily Beast:

One [police officer] took her 15-year-old brother outside to speak to him. The other cop, Police Officer Ladmarald Cates, gave her boyfriend $10 and told him to go the store and get some water. She told him that he was welcome to chilled water from her refrigerator.

“I only drink bottled water,” Cates said.
Her boyfriend has a pronounced limp and set off with no promise of returning soon.  Cates asked to see the broken window and she led him down a narrow hallway to a bathroom in the back….

She now stood on a floor littered with broken glass and pointed to the brick. The cop she had summoned to protect her instead chose this moment to grab the back of her head by her hair and sodomize her. Then he raped her.

Her revulsion in the aftermath was so visceral that she vomited as she ran outside. The cop’s partner had become concerned when he did not immediately see Cates and called for back-up. Other cops began arriving and saw a woman screaming incoherently about being raped.

Cates, the rapist, hurried out of the house and grabbed the victim by the waist, causing her feet to strike his partner. This gave the officers an excuse to arrest the battered and traumatized woman for “assaulting an officer.” She was taken to jail and held for 12 hours before receiving medical aid. After the hospital visit, she was sent back to jail for four days before being released without charges.

Although the victim’s accusation was substantiated by medical evidence, the DA refused to prosecute. The department’s Internal Affairs section confronted Cates – a repeat offender – with DNA evidence, and arranged to fire him for “idling and loafing” on duty. If the victim hadn’t persisted long enough to see Cates convicted on civil rights charges, he would have found employment in another police department.

It’s important to remember that, in the words of L. Carey Unkelbach, legal counsel to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado, “Law enforcement generally does not have a federal constitutional duty to protect one private person from another. For example, if a drunk driver injures a pedestrian or a drug dealer beats up an informant, agencies and their officers usually would not be liable for those injuries because there was no duty to protect.”

That view has been vindicated in literally dozens of cases by the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal courts. In the 1989 case DeShaney v. Winnebago County Dept. of Social Services, for instance, the Supreme Court ruled: “Nothing in the language of the Due Process Clause itself requires the State to protect the life, liberty, and property of its citizens against invasion by private actors.”

What this means is that any time a woman calls for police “assistance,” she is inviting the intervention of armed strangers who have no duty to help, and practically unqualified license to harm her.

Read more here.

Never Call the Police: Single Mother in Milwaukee Raped by Cop – Then Arrested for “Assaulting an Officer” by William Grigg is a post from Cop Block - Badges Don't Grant Extra Rights

A little over a week after launching my “Defensive/Offensive” fundraiser I’m happy to announce that donations to date (1.29.12) total just over $1,200! I’m inspired and excited by the flood of supporters who’ve come to my aid on such an important issue. Thanks to you, we’ll continue to highlight the abusive nature of, so called, public officials.

I’ve spent the majority of this past week promoting the fundraiser and conducting interviews (the Disindoctrination Podcast, NoStateProject podcast and Photography is NOT a Crime). I did spend a little time, and a few bucks ($50), on graphics to use in blog post and on other sites (see below). My friend, and LibertyOnTour.com colleague, Beau Davis – also a fellow activists with state issues – created them with his excellent photoshop skills.

Yet another benefit to donating to this cause, not only will you help make a bigger impact when addressing the amount of privacy public officials have (or better yet – don’t have) but when work (for hire) is needed it will be done by fellow activists first. Meaning your dollar will benefit others in the liberty community, maximizing the activism your dollar generates. In this example, Beau will use the funds to continue to make other liberty minded videos, like this.

Again, thank you for donating.

*Most donors haven’t replied to my email inquiring about publishing their names. Below are two websites/activists that have responded, please check out their work. They do more than their part in maintaining our freedom’s via education/activism.

• LibertyPlanet.wordpress.com
• HonorYourOath

UPDATE: Wiretapping Fundraiser – One Week Mark is a post from Cop Block - Badges Don't Grant Extra Rights

“Cincinnati Goddamn” is a feature-length documentary (click link above to see trailer) about police brutality, judicial misconduct, and the power of grassroots activism in Cincinnati, Ohio. The film focuses on the murders of Roger Owensby, Jr., and Timothy Thomas at the hands of Cincinnati Police. Set against the backdrop of a successful economic boycott and a federal investigation into the city’s policing practices, this poignant and powerful story of injustice is told through first-person accounts and cinema verité footage of the families’ long-suffering battle for justice for the deaths of Owensby Jr, and Thomas.

If you like our the preview, consider making a donation to help us finalize the film. We’d like to thank you in advance for supporting justice and ending the police state.

Roger Owensby, JR - with daughter.

Related Links:

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http://www.indiegogo.com/Cincinnati-Goddamn?a=331405

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- April Martin

Police Brutality Documentary – “Cincinnati Goddamn” is a post from Cop Block - Badges Don't Grant Extra Rights

Above is the video encounter with myself and the Londonderry police officer who claims audio recording him is illegal.

An unknown, because I forgot to get his name (major fail), Londonderry Police officer tried to tell me that audio recording police doing their public duty was illegal. At one point stating, “check yourself.” Since I’m already facing three counts of wiretapping, and have spent the last year caught up in court cases, I turned the camera off. I told the officer that he was wrong and left to seek the others who came to support Kelly and her TSA activism – see this video of the demonstration.

It amazes me that public officials (especially police officers) still feel they have an expectation of privacy while conducting public duties. Again how, after the national publicity Glik received and the ever growing cell phone technology, can anyone – let alone police – have any expectation of privacy while in public or open space is beyond me. If the bank on the corner isn’t filming you, the gas station is and if  not those I bet someone is near by with a smart phone. Unless you’re in your own home, on your own property, you have no expectation of privacy, sorry.

The solution to this would be to rid ourselves of public servants and replace them with privately run businesses. This way when officer Londonderry tells me I can’t film the actions which I pay him for, I can simply stop paying him and find someone who provides the service I want. You don’t see me making videos about Piggly Wiggly (grocery store chain) and the bad service I feel they provide. Why is that? Because I’m able to go to Market Basket (another grocery chain) instead and Piggly Wiggly isn’t allow to force me to pay for their service (which is food distribution). If only policing were the same.

Londonderry (NH) Police Officer Receives 101 on Filming Public Officials is a post from Cop Block - Badges Don't Grant Extra Rights

Following the March 17th, 2011 publishing of my book, “Exodus of Angels – The Murder of Harry Force” which is highly critical of local law enforcement, the District Attorney and local Judges, I became a non-person in Telluride, Colorado.

On September 23rd, 2011 I was jumped from behind, beaten and kicked unconscious in broad daylight by the local (who is well connected to the Denver Capitol ) County Democratic Chairperson. No arrests were made. I was never interviewed about the crime and nothing was done until I threatened legal action against the Town of Telluride. My attacker was then charged with a minor misdemenor bench warrant charge by the very D.A. I criticized in my book. BUT WAIT…It gets even more unbelievable.

I then had my cell phone taken by a incorrect warrant by local police telling me, “this might help you, there may be video of the assault on it”. I got my Android phone back three weeks later with all data erased. I was served a Contempt of Court Citation for violating a 2006 PRO for walking too close to my attacker (although no charges were filed against me) which resulted in the assault and am appearing in front of the very Judge I also criticized in my book. I am denied a jury trial and as the Judge barked at me in court, “I WILL DECIDE IF YOU NEED TO SERVE SIX MONTHS IN JAIL, DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME!

Amerika the corrupt.

- Albert Coney Heirich

Send your stories about police abuse, police issues or suggestions on improving police tactics to CopBlock.org, via the submission tab.

Telluride, Colorado Marshal’s Retaliate for Book is a post from Cop Block - Badges Don't Grant Extra Rights

When I saw Officer Mccurry #5781 walking towards me, I instinctively pulled out my camera phone.

Then when Officer Mccurry #5781 walked past me, I began recording. After he began to walk towards the way he came, I filmed him from behind and he can be seen turning around facing me several times, while Officer Pimienta # 6201 comes from the opposite side and parked on the street facing traffic on a busy intersection, when he accosted me, grabbed my phone from me, twisted my arms behind my back and hand cuffed me. Then the illegal interrogation and detention began. Shortly Officer Jordon #5818 whom seemed to be in charge arrived, and then Officer Hobbs # 4672.

And of-course they did their AWPSP (Award winning protect and serve performance). For those that do not know what AWPSP is; please allow me to explain. AWPSP is when an Officer detains a person of color on the street, for any reason; then the performance begins. Depending on how many hours they have left on the clock; they will detain us for some times hours, just for all the community to see, to reinforce stereotypes, racism, and pretend they are actually here to protect “US” from people of color, then if you’re fortunate you’re released with certainty, that they are not here to protect and serve us. Only to be frowned upon by those that are actually being protected and served; later to be disbelieved by those that are being protected and served, because they can’t fathom the aforementioned.

As evidence by: while I was assessing them, even though both my hands were twisted, shackled, and hand cuffed behind my back; they were still afraid of my pigment, even though it was four of them, I was sitting down legs crossed, and hand cuffed; they were still scared and uneasy! So I kindly replied “Here is something to ease your mind”; I then turned to the side and pulled out my California Registered Nursing Licensed from my hip clip, and handed it to him which Identifies me as a “PEACE OFFICER”.

Then the Officer in charge Jordon #5818 replies “No that does not ease my mind!” and I’m heard replying in shock ” WOW REALLY? I am sorry to hear that”.

Now, I have been a Medical professional for over ten years (all my adult life) and have been trying to prove every stereotype incorrect and for him to tell me “No that does not ease my mind!” was an insult. Does that mean whether I am a Doctor or gangster their minds will never be at ease?

Does that mean history will have to repeat it self? Shall we have another Riot like the riots in LA?, after the Rodney King Beating? Or will justice prevail for Malik King? I am praying for the latter, may peace be upon you all; and always all praises due to the creator, the most gracious the most merciful…
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/stop-the-excessive-police-force/

- Malik King, LVN, RN

Submitted via CopBlock.org’s submission tab, located here. Anyone is free to submit their own stories, or point of view on officer actions or policing, it’s free, it’s easy and CopBlock supports bringing your account with police to its network.

Racist cops V.S. Malik King again! is a post from Cop Block - Badges Don't Grant Extra Rights

After seeing how Ademo has been standing up for, not just his but, everyones constitutional rights that I currently fight to uphold being a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army I felt it was my duty to contact the Governor’s office regarding Ademo’s unjust arrest. Here is the email response I received from the New Hampshire Governor’s office. If you believe Ademo should be pardoned from some if not all of the unjust charges than contact the local legislator and request to modify the laws.

Ademo it will be up to you to contact the Governor’s office to request a pardon.
[Editors Note: I (Ademo) will not be seeking a pardon for any "crime" the state has alleged I've committed. The record the state has provided me with means nothing, those close to me know I'm not a bad person and therefore have no need to seek a pardon.] 

Email response from the governor’s office below.

“Dear Staff Sergeant Kasbohm,

Thank you for contacting the office of Governor John H. Lynch.

I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your correspondence and to let you know that due to the separation of powers established in the New Hampshire Constitution, it is not within the Governor’s power to overrule court decisions, or to get involved with pending legal issues.

If a citizen of New Hampshire would like to modify or alter the sentencing procedures here, they would need to contact their local legislators to discuss proposing a new law or modifying an existing one.

If Mr. Muller should like to request a pardon, he can contact our office directly.

Again, thank you for contacting the Governor’s office with your concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact our office again in the future if we can be of assistance.

Sincerely,

Sam Inman

Samuel Inman
Special Assistant for Citizen Services
Office of Governor John Lynch
107 North Main Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2121″

Good luck at your appeal Ademo and I hope this information helps. Let us know if you will try to contact the governor to request a pardon. Everyone else reading this post start contacting your local legislators to change those unjust laws and help get rid of victimless crimes and the wasteful spending of taxpayer money.

- KAZ

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Pardon Ademo is a post from Cop Block - Badges Don't Grant Extra Rights

When I wrote to the Chief of Police, in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan about the Police breaking into my home and how I was put into handcuffs and beat so bad that I had to go to the hospital and also have plastic surgery. A few weeks later and I still have pain and problems from the beating. The lawyers from the Jeff Fieger Law office, a Leon Weiss was in with the police and told me I had to sign a paper and say that I would not sue the police department or the Police would for sure see to it that I was going to jail for something that I did not even do. So, I did sign and I was found guility and had to pay thousands of dollars in fines, could not drive for one year, was on probation for one year and now I am a felon. The police officer that kicked in 3 doors in my home and shot it up with a taser gun told that I did not drive bad, did not drive too fast, I just looked suspicious because I had on a leather coat and was driving in Blooomfield Hills, Michigan.

-James Edward Staley

Submitted via CopBlock.org’s submission tab.

Bloomfield Hills Police Will Beat You is a post from Cop Block - Badges Don't Grant Extra Rights

Adam Kokesh of Adam vs. The Man and I went to the Hudson, NH Police Department to file a criminal complaint against former House Speaker and presidental candidate Newt Gingrich’s security agent who assaulted Adam earlier the previous day. When we were there, Adam was filming, and was threatened with arrest.

I told the shift commander that he was absolutely incorrect about New Hampshire law due to a 1st Circuit Court of Appeals decision that denied qualified immunity to Boston, MA Police for making a similar arrest.

It is okay to be wrong… every human is wrong about stuff all the time. It does take, however, a big man to admit that he was wrong, and Lieuteant Dyac of the Hudson, NH Police proved to be a big man. Of course, it would have been preferred that he knew the law ahead of time, but we all know that ignorance of the law isn’t an excuse for US, but IS for state agents.

I am going to write a letter to Hudson, NH Police Chief Jason Lavoie praising his commander for his willingness to admit a mistake. I’d respectfully ask you all either do the same or call to quickly ask that the Chief be told that his Lieutenant is a step above many law enforcers we’ve encountered being wrong about the law. By taking the time to research the issue before taking action, Lieuteant Dyac saved his department from civil liability. He clearly is an asset to that agency.

Photography Is Not A Crime‘s Carlos Miller has done an excellent piece on this story, and his commenters seem to agree with my praise of the Lieuteant:

Joshua

Bravo to Lt. Dyac, he is the epitome of a good LEO. If only more cops could be more like him.

Interestingly, the Boston Police Department has finally come out and admitted that their officers were wrong to arrest the man who created this case law which I cited to the Lieutenant which kept Adam from being arrested.  Getting the government to apologize seems to only take five years and a federal lawsuit.

I believe positive encouragement for police accountability is as important as negative.  If you agree with me and want to praise Lt. Dyac for taking the time to research what I was saying and ultimately admitting he was wrong, Chief Lavoie of the Hudson Police can be reached here:

Chief Jason Lavoie
1 Constitution Drive – Hudson, New Hampshire 03051
Business line: 603-886-6011

Hudson, NH Police Commander Sets an Example For Other Police Agencies To Follow is a post from Cop Block - Badges Don't Grant Extra Rights