Patriot Picket Protesters Arrested

[44man]

We also need to know who issued the order to arrest.

personally I think this is the most important thing we need to know.

 

[fidelity]

Folks, nothing is official until Deep Lurker and I have a chance to consult with CharlieFoxtrot, our criminal defense attorney.

There is more at stake than just the state declaring they are washing their hands of this matter, so for the time being, PLEASE don't speculate on ANYTHING about this case.

Good man. Not surprised that he's involved.

And spot on advice for the rest of us.


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[Rack&Roll]

LET ME BE CLEAR: Our big MONDAY NIGHT is still totally in gear! It's ON, baby!

Nothing derails The PATRIOT PICKET FREEDOM TRAIN!

 

[mvee]

We also need to know who issued the order to arrest.

And who ordered them to be additionally charged the next day.

 

[Glaron]

Im going with no speculation in forum.

I will be there to piss them off for being FREE! **** Maryland if they can't support Freedom.

 

[welder516]

LET ME BE CLEAR: Our big MONDAY NIGHT is still totally in gear! It's ON, baby!

Nothing derails The PATRIOT PICKET FREEDOM TRAIN!

I am refueled and re-energized for a Patriot Picket celebration/protest for our rights .

 

[Squaregrouper]

They need to be shown the damage has already been done.

 

[ironpony]

I'd settle for SD as G&S once the new laws are all shot down first. Oh, and free coffee from ramirez.

 

[Glaron]

Im ready for Monday.

 

[jbrown50]

Dropped charges do not = Dropped lawsuit for false arrest, this is not over.

They went after R&R, who they knew to be the leader of the picket, to try and intimidate him. Trumped up false charges, violated his person with an illegal search of which they were hoping to find something on him that they'd undoubtedly use to discredit him, handcuffed him, hauled him off in a marked police cruiser and into the station for everyone to see, booked him, held him and forced him to have to acquire the services of an attorney.

Lets not forget the arrest and charges that are permanently on his record of which he will have to use his own resources to get expunged otherwise they will henceforth affect his livelihood.

 

[ironpony]

They went after R&R, who they knew to be the leader of the picket, to try and intimidate him. Trumped up false charges, violated his person with an illegal search of which they were hoping to find something on him that they'd undoubtedly use to discredit him, handcuffed him, hauled him off in a marked police cruiser and into the station for everyone to see, booked him, held him and forced him to have to acquire the services of an attorney.

Lets not forget the arrest and charges that are permanently on his record of which he will have to use his own resources to get expunged otherwise they will henceforth affect his livelihood.

Can you expunge an arrest?

 

[motorcoachdoug]

Can you expunge an arrest?

Not only that does he have to wait 5 to 10yrs to get that removed to begin with?

 

[iH8DemLibz]

Good on the state for doing the right thing and dropping the charges.

Doesn't make up for the fact that they arrested two Maryland/American citizens exercising their right to peaceably assemble.

With any luck, the ongoing lawsuit will flush out the person who made the decision to arrest them in the first place.

 

[hillbilly grandpa]

Republican Caucus Response

I just got off the phone with Ed Reilly. He expressed his personal solidarity with us. At his request I forwarded the URL for the YouTube video of the arrest. He indicated that the Republican caucus will be with us on the bricks Monday night. There's a fine line between solidarity and cooptation. We need to be clear about that line. With Rack and Stoveman on point we should prevail.

 

[swinokur]

Hogan is going to be on WMAL on the Larry O’Connor show this afternoon no time given just 3-6 PM. Maybe someone can call in


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[pbharvey]

Here's what I just got from my Delegate, Christian Miele:

Hi [FMD], I wanted to let you know that the charges were dropped on the two individuals that were arrested earlier this week. Below is a press release from the Republican Caucus about the situation. If you have any questions please let me know.


House Republican Leaders Applaud Decision to Drop Charges Against 2nd Amendment Activists

Annapolis – House Minority Leader Nic Kipke and House Minority Whip Kathy Szeliga today applauded the dropping of charges against two 2nd Amendment activists who were arrested in front of the State House on Monday night. Kevin and Jeff Hulbert, members of The Patriot Picket, an organization that supports 2nd Amendment rights and stage peaceful protests during the legislative session, were arrested during a protest Monday night. The charges against them were dropped today.

“This arrest never should have happened,” said House Minority Leader Nic Kipke. “Citizens have a sacred right to free speech which applies everywhere but especially at the Maryland State House. These gentlemen have been coming to Annapolis to lawfully express their views for years. I am relieved the charges against these gentlemen have been dropped and want to thank Governor Larry Hogan, Speaker Mike Busch, and State’s Attorney Wes Adams who I believe all shared my concerns about this unacceptable incident. The Capitol Police do a fantastic and not often easy job; I look forward to working with them to ensure something like this never happens again to anyone lawfully expressing their First Amendment rights.”

“Unimpeded political speech is a cornerstone of our democracy and a sacred right held by all Americans,” said House Minority Whip Kathy Szeliga. “While I am glad to see the charges dropped, this arrest never should have happened. I hope this incident serves as a learning opportunity for the Capitol Police and they can, in the future, strike the appropriate balance and protect the public without impeding on free speech. Otherwise, this arrest could have people thinking twice before they come to Annapolis to express their views. That would be a travesty.”

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Sarah Horwath
Legislative Director - Delegate Christian Miele, District 8
Maryland House of Delegates
316 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 841-3365

I'm sure Busch was beside himself

 

[swinokur]

Let’s keep this a PP event. I’m sure PP leadership will manage optics just fine

 

[jefflac02]

Hogan is going to be on WMAL on the Larry O’Connor show this afternoon no time given just 3-6 PM. Maybe someone can call in


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Hopefully someone can get through. Nothing mentioned in his interview this morning.

Glad the charges were dropped. But they never should have happened in the first place.


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[FrankOceanXray]

This all could not have happened to a better group.. some tongue in cheek but some very serious.

Of all the guys to take the fight to them... we have some very dedicated, special representation here. Godspeed gentlemen. As the lawyer(s) allow, please keep us up to date so we may assist.

 

[eruby]

^^^ As Rack has noted.