...Out Against Drug War
The host of the nationally syndicated radio show Free Talk Live, Ian Freeman (Bernard), has been threatened with 90 days imprisonment for writing about and attending a protest of the drug laws. (Related articles: Activist Arrested for Plant Possession and Radio Host Jailed over Couch) Earlier this year, Ian was dragged into court because his tenants had a couch in the yard. Ian did not sit fast enough for Judge Burke and was given 90 days for contempt of court, plus thee days in jail for the couch "offense." After the three days in jail, Judge Burke suspended the 90 days and released Ian. One of the conditions of release was Ian demonstrating "good behavior." Now, for writing about, and talking about Andrew Carroll's marijuana civil disobedience, in addition to attending the protest, Ian is being charged with "Criminal Liability for the Conduct of Another" and could have the 90 day sentence reinstated even if he is never convicted for the Criminal Liability.
This case could have serious repercussions for freedom of speech and freedom of the press in this country, if reporting on a "crime" can be construed as aiding the "crime." The freedom to petition the government for redress of grievances is also at risk here.
Paperwork Ian received:
http://freekeene.com/files/Motion_to_Sh ... -01-12.pdfhttp://www.newhampshirefreepress.com/NH ... node%2F309
