Thankyou Ben Swann

[JK/SEA]

Adam Kokesh, a modern day political prisoner.

http://benswann.com/adam-kokesh-a-modern-day-political-prisoner/

[kcchiefs6465]

Thanks for posting.

Though in fairness, the article is written by Kristen Tate.

[Lucille]

Libertarian activist Adam Kokesh has been in jail for 114 days (92 of which he was held by the feds) with no bond, no bail, and no trial. 57 of those days were in solitary confinement.
[...]
Kokesh’s story, which was already unusual enough, took another strange turn last week.

On Wednesday, his attorney, Peter Cooper, quit the case without giving a reason. Those close to Kokesh are shocked.

“Cooper is a buddy of Adam and represents him whenever he gets in D.C. trouble,” said Phillips. “There’s no reason for him to just leave other than [the feds] got to him. He was scared away by the government basically. The court appointed Adam a new lawyer who has no idea what he is getting himself into. They obviously do not want him to have a good lawyer, and we had a good lawyer.”

Wedler said, “I imagine we’ll find out why Cooper left later, but for now they can’t discuss it.”
[...]
“As strong as Adam is, I talked to him yesterday and he didn’t sound very good,” said Phillips. “They could keep him for ten years if they wanted to. And they will — they want him out of the picture. They don’t have to explain themselves to anybody. They can do whatever they want.”
[...]
*Editor’s note: Multiple attempts were made to contact Peter Cooper. If and when he returns our calls, this story will be subsequently updated.

Read more: http://benswann.com/adam-kokesh-a-modern-day-political-prisoner/#ixzz2j8lV2ktp
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[JK/SEA]

Thanks for posting.

Though in fairness, the article is written by Kristen Tate.


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In July 2013, Judge Anderson issued a warrant for the arrest of Andrew Snowden, who is accused of leaking classified information from the National Security Administration. [3] (http://judgepedia.org/index.php/John_F._Anderson#cite_note-2)
That month, Anderson also issued a search warrant for the home of activist Adam Kokesh, who allegedly had a loaded gun in Freedom Plaza (near the U.S. Capitol) on Independence Day. Kokesh was shown loading a shotgun in a video posted to YouTube, in which he also said, "We are the final American revolution...see you next Independence Day." [4] (http://judgepedia.org/index.php/John_F._Anderson#cite_note-3) Kokesh and his roommates claimed that the U.S. Park Police SWAT team, who executed the warrant, used excessive force. The police force chose not to respond to that allegation.
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↑ (http://judgepedia.org/index.php/John_F._Anderson#cite_ref-4) The Washington Post, "Adam Kokesh, gun-rights activist, charged after raid," July 10, 2013 (http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-07-10/local/40478022_1_search-warrant-flash-grenade-roommates)

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[dannno]

Somebody needs to ask Obama or someone in a press conference why they are holding onto political prisoner Adam Kokesh.

[69360]

I don't agree with what he did, and can see the reasoning behind no bail. But after 100 days without an indictment on the DC federal gun charge, I'm now inclined to agree with the political prisoner assertion. He has a right to speedy trial.

[kcchiefs6465]

I don't agree with what he did, and can see the reasoning behind no bail. But after 100 days without an indictment on the DC federal gun charge, I'm now inclined to agree with the political prisoner assertion. He has a right to speedy trial.
180 days is routine to see if you are going to be indicted. Some receive bail and can afford it. Others (the poor, mainly) can't afford bail and sit 180 days in the county until a "no bill" is given. (not enough evidence to indict) Never is the person compensated for the half of a year they've been robbed nor are they even apologized to and especially, the police and DA who decided to prosecute the case as a means to punish before conviction are never held accountable. They know full damn well the evidence is flimsy, at best, and still proceed to impede in innocent victim's lives. Often times simply because someone gave them an attitude by way of asserting their God given rights.

What makes you agree with the denial of bail? Child rapists and torturers are given a bail. They know who the man is. (obviously, if you look at the paper work when they affirmed his name) Are you against a bondsman assessing the flight risk and bail of Adam Kokesh and attesting they will ensure he comes back? What evidence is there that he wouldn't come back?

[fr33]

Dude is gonna spend half or most of his life in prison.


I don't agree with what he did, and can see the reasoning behind no bail. But after 100 days without an indictment on the DC federal gun charge, I'm now inclined to agree with the political prisoner assertion. He has a right to speedy trial.

That's speedy for the state. I was 20 years old when the govt finally decided to indict me for marijuana possession that I was arrested for when I was 18.

[kcchiefs6465]

Dude is gonna spend half or most of his life in prison.

That's speedy for the state. I was 20 years old when the govt finally decided to indict me for marijuana possession that I was arrested for when I was 18.
I'm just curious, is the possession of any marijuana in Texas a felony?

I believe it is that way here. I really couldn't believe it, the first time someone told me they served a couple years for possessing some gram and a half of marijuana. Fucking incredible when you think of it. "Leave it to the states" they tell me.

[fr33]

I'm just curious, is the possession of any marijuana in Texas a felony?

I believe it is that way here. I really couldn't believe it, the first time someone told me they served a couple years for possessing some gram and a half of marijuana. Fucking incredible when you think of it. "Leave it to the states" they tell me.

Under 2 ounces is a misdemeanor.

[69360]

What makes you agree with the denial of bail? Child rapists and torturers are given a bail. They know who the man is. (obviously, if you look at the paper work when they affirmed his name) Are you against a bondsman assessing the flight risk and bail of Adam Kokesh and attesting they will ensure he comes back? What evidence is there that he wouldn't come back?

I'd guess given his mental state and past actions, they are concerned he is going continue or escalate what he's been doing. He's flirted around with committing some pretty heavy offenses, political assassination, armed insurrection.

I'm sure I'll be flamed and neg repped and all that on here for even mentioning it.

I'm not totally convinced the guy is dangerous. I'm also not totally convinced he is in full control of his own actions. He might do something he regrets or incite something he regrets. It seems like he got messed up pretty good in the war. I think maybe he should be in something like a VA hospital getting help instead of jail.

[cajuncocoa]

Where are the "Justice for Adam" protests/rallies?

[kcchiefs6465]

I'd guess given his mental state and past actions, they are concerned he is going continue or escalate what he's been doing. He's flirted around with committing some pretty heavy offenses, political assassination, armed insurrection.

No victim, no crime. The political assassination point you made has been debunked quite more than a few times. He has shown no signs of anyone lacking mental competence. In fact, I find him to be a well spoken, logical, peaceful man who has committed no crime against anyone but an omnipotent entity entitled the state and even then, his "crimes" are not crimes, nor vices. They are ridiculous assertions that a man does not have the authority to provide himself a proper defense or that a man does not have the authority to regulate for himself, what goes into his body. (and that is when you take the case against him at face value, which frankly I don't)



I'm sure I'll be flamed and neg repped and all that on here for even mentioning it.

Probably rightfully so.



I'm not totally convinced the guy is dangerous. I'm also not totally convinced he is in full control of his own actions. He might do something he regrets or incite something he regrets. It seems like he got messed up pretty good in the war. I think maybe he should be in something like a VA hospital getting help instead of jail.

The man advocates a policy of peace and individualism. You aren't convinced he is dangerous? What has led you to think he may be? That he loaded a shotgun in "Freedom" Plaza? That he has told the sheep to actively resist oppression? I have no doubts that he wouldn't harm anyone aside from those who transgress against him and as it stands he has shown restraint in even that regard. He might do something he regrets? I see it more as someone might aggress against a peaceful man whose policy is to live and let live, in which they might regret. "Incite something?" To accept this as true, which frankly I don't, you would have to first explain why there were those who weren't incited by his message. What I mean is, how come some can listen to his message and not be "incited" into committing acts of violence when others aren't? Perhaps because individuals are just that, individuals, and a person's actions are their own? The VA shits on returning soldiers. I doubt there is much help there. To me it sounds like you are favor of forcibly committing a non-violent man, who has committed no crime. (even if he is guilty of what they allege, which I doubt) And you find it unreasonable that people may call you on it?