This blows!!

I've been following this case and it still just makes me gaga w/ disbelief at how corrupt it is.... This was in Latitude 38's online newsletter... Crap Government and Courts in California June 12, 2008 -- Lake County, California Brown (Click on the photo to enlarge it.) <http://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/img_lectronic_799orless/2008-06-12_4797_Brown.tif.jpg> "Just because a deputy sheriff negligently slams into a stationary boat at 45 mph killing a woman doesn't mean he should be charged with any crime," the California Attorney General and his office seem to be arguing by their silence. /Photo Courtesy/ Moonbeam © 2008 Latitude 38 Publishing Co., Inc. In just the next chapter in the book on complete crap justice in California, on Wednesday Judge Richard Martin ruled there was enough evidence for 39-year-old Bismarck Dinius of Sacramento to stand trial on charges of vehicular manslaughter in the April 29, 2006, boating accident on Clear Lake that resulted in the death of Lynn Thornton. In a world where there was even a smidgen of justice, Judge Martin would have stopped the four-day hearing during the first 10 minutes to excoriate the Lake County District Attorney for charging the wrong man with the crime. For as the outrage now stands, Deputy Sheriff Russell Perdock, who on that dark night slammed his high-powered speedboat into the quarter of the sailboat that Thornton was on at an admitted 40 to 45 mph --- and perhaps as fast as 60 mph --- hasn't been charged with anything! Even a moron in robes would have recognized that Thornton would not have been killed, let alone injured, had Perdock not been violating the most basic rules of the road. Even a moron in robes would have recognized that Thornton would not have been killed, let alone injured, had Perdock followed even the most basic notion of common sense. We ask all of you to put yourselves, as ordinary citizens, in Perdock's blood-soaked boat shoes. If you'd been operating your boat at 40 to 45 mph on a pitch black lake at night, knowing full well that there were often boats and rafts on the lake after dark, and slammed into a stationary boat, killing a woman, do you think the District Attorney would have patted you on the back and said, "Don't worry about it, you didn't do anything wrong"? Or do you think he would have kicked your ass in jail and thrown away the key? And if that was the case for you, do you think it was or should be any different if the negligent boat operator was a colleague of the D.A.'s in law enforcement? The prosecution's case rests on two main contentions. First, that the running lights of the sailboat in question, /Beats Workin' II/, were not on. Although the District Attorney apparently didn't want to hear it, at least two witnesses, including a former law enforcement officer, have testified that the sailboat's running lights /were/ on prior to the collision. Second, that Bismarck, who happened to be at the helm as opposed to the owner of the boat, who was a few feet away, had a blood level of .12, which is over the legal limit. It's true that Bismarck should not have been over the limit --- a few years back, mind you, he would have been under it --- but what's much more important is that even a stone cold sober Russell Coutts couldn't have driven the near motionless sailboat out of the path of Perdock's powerboat roaring at them out of the blackness. Bismarck Dinius is slated to stand trial this fall . . . unless, against all odds, someone in this entirely corrupt process decides that their vow to stand for truth and justice really means something. That somebody should be former California Governor Jerry Brown, who is currently the Attorney General of the State of California. So what's it going to be Jerry --- are you going to just sit there and collect yet another state paycheck, or do you still really give a shit about justice? And please give your answer in a loud and clear voice, because we all want to hear your response. /If you'd like to donate to Dinius' defense fund, send checks made out to Bismarck Dinius, writing "Bismarck Dinius Defense Fund" in the memo section, to Sierra Central Credit Union, Attn: Brian Foxworthy, Branch Manager, 306 N. Sunrise Ave., Roseville, CA 95661. You can also email <mailto:pi… [at] doj.ca.gov?subject=Bismarck%20Dinius%20Case> your opinion on this case to the Public Investigations Unit of Mr. Brown's office./ /- latitude / rs/

As regards the lights being on, who were the other witnesses, what did they say, and how did they know? And, ditto for who said they were off? Harleigh Ewell From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marsh Wise Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 10:32 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] This blows!! I've been following this case and it still just makes me gaga w/ disbelief at how corrupt it is.... This was in Latitude 38's online newsletter... Crap Government and Courts in California June 12, 2008 - Lake County, California <http://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/img_lectronic_799orless/2008-06-12_4797 _Brown.tif.jpg> Brown (Click on the photo to enlarge it.) "Just because a deputy sheriff negligently slams into a stationary boat at 45 mph killing a woman doesn't mean he should be charged with any crime," the California Attorney General and his office seem to be arguing by their silence. Photo Courtesy Moonbeam C 2008 Latitude 38 Publishing Co., Inc. In just the next chapter in the book on complete crap justice in California, on Wednesday Judge Richard Martin ruled there was enough evidence for 39-year-old Bismarck Dinius of Sacramento to stand trial on charges of vehicular manslaughter in the April 29, 2006, boating accident on Clear Lake that resulted in the death of Lynn Thornton. In a world where there was even a smidgen of justice, Judge Martin would have stopped the four-day hearing during the first 10 minutes to excoriate the Lake County District Attorney for charging the wrong man with the crime. For as the outrage now stands, Deputy Sheriff Russell Perdock, who on that dark night slammed his high-powered speedboat into the quarter of the sailboat that Thornton was on at an admitted 40 to 45 mph - and perhaps as fast as 60 mph - hasn't been charged with anything! Even a moron in robes would have recognized that Thornton would not have been killed, let alone injured, had Perdock not been violating the most basic rules of the road. Even a moron in robes would have recognized that Thornton would not have been killed, let alone injured, had Perdock followed even the most basic notion of common sense. We ask all of you to put yourselves, as ordinary citizens, in Perdock's blood-soaked boat shoes. If you'd been operating your boat at 40 to 45 mph on a pitch black lake at night, knowing full well that there were often boats and rafts on the lake after dark, and slammed into a stationary boat, killing a woman, do you think the District Attorney would have patted you on the back and said, "Don't worry about it, you didn't do anything wrong"? Or do you think he would have kicked your ass in jail and thrown away the key? And if that was the case for you, do you think it was or should be any different if the negligent boat operator was a colleague of the D.A.'s in law enforcement? The prosecution's case rests on two main contentions. First, that the running lights of the sailboat in question, Beats Workin' II, were not on. Although the District Attorney apparently didn't want to hear it, at least two witnesses, including a former law enforcement officer, have testified that the sailboat's running lights were on prior to the collision. Second, that Bismarck, who happened to be at the helm as opposed to the owner of the boat, who was a few feet away, had a blood level of .12, which is over the legal limit. It's true that Bismarck should not have been over the limit - a few years back, mind you, he would have been under it - but what's much more important is that even a stone cold sober Russell Coutts couldn't have driven the near motionless sailboat out of the path of Perdock's powerboat roaring at them out of the blackness. Bismarck Dinius is slated to stand trial this fall . . . unless, against all odds, someone in this entirely corrupt process decides that their vow to stand for truth and justice really means something. That somebody should be former California Governor Jerry Brown, who is currently the Attorney General of the State of California. So what's it going to be Jerry - are you going to just sit there and collect yet another state paycheck, or do you still really give a shit about justice? And please give your answer in a loud and clear voice, because we all want to hear your response. If you'd like to donate to Dinius' defense fund, send checks made out to Bismarck Dinius, writing "Bismarck Dinius Defense Fund" in the memo section, to Sierra Central Credit Union, Attn: Brian Foxworthy, Branch Manager, 306 N. Sunrise Ave., Roseville, CA 95661. You can also email <mailto:pi… [at] doj.ca.gov?subject=Bismarck%20Dinius%20Case> your opinion on this case to the Public Investigations Unit of Mr. Brown's office. - latitude / rs

On Jun 12, 2008, at 7:55 PM, Harleigh Ewell wrote: > As regards the lights being on, who were the other witnesses, what > did they say, and how did they know? And, ditto for who said they > were off? I recall testimony obtained by the defense attorney from an engineer/ expert witness who certified that the filaments of the running light bulbs on the sailboat were hot when they broke at impact, which is considered legal proof that they were in fact on at the time of the collision. Supposedly, according to at least one version of the story, the only people saying the lights were definitely off were people who weren't in a position to see clearly, and were selected by interviewing cops based on off-the-record answers to their questions as to who would make a suitable witness. -- Matt Beland ma… [at] rearviewmirror.org

Have you not seen any of this? Do a google search.... there's tons of stuff on it. Harleigh Ewell wrote: > > As regards the lights being on, who were the other witnesses, what did > they say, and how did they know? And, ditto for who said they were off? > > > > Harleigh Ewell > > >

Marah, et. al., Gee Whiz guys!! Don't get so excited about this! It is, all too often, the normal kind of justice as usual from our "finest"..... racketeers in uniform. Here's another example: My girlfriend's godson is now sitting at home in house arrest detention, paying $15 a day for the privilage of not being in an actual overcroweded, gang infested jail, by wearing an ankle GPS transmitter. His Mom and Dad (seperated) encouraged him, to "get the whole thing over-with", to plead no contest to Felony Burglary and Felony Trespass rather than take the chance of getting five years in jail, for what? Waiting on the sidewalk while his cousin walked up an alley in West Hollywood, to relive himself, when he was denied access to a bathroom of a restaurant in West Hollywood. He and his cousin, both formerly freshman college students, formerly with good part time jobs (salesman at Fry's, security guard) were framed by two apparent paranoid resident speed dealers and their Los Angeles sheriff deputy accomplice, together with a conspiracy between the public defender and the prosecuting attorney, and sitting judge. They were already out $5000 to pay for their $50,000 bail, had spent last Labor Day Weekend in the downtown County Jail, and didn't have $10,000 to get a decent defense attorney. At this point the family decided fighting the case was a lost cause, because the system is so corrupt. And this is the wonderful system of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness we want the rest of the world to enjoy...and it's just destroyed the future of two good young men. Meanwhile (sailing content) I got a $50 ticket for parking in my Marina parking lot over the weekend, while doing the Catalina Island layover races. When I saw the bogus ticket on my windshield when I got back, I was so pissed I forgot there was a skipper and crew reception and awards ceremony at the Del Rey Yacht Club, and a day later on the net I found out I'd taken first place in my cruiser's under 30' class. If I had parked facing the boats as I usually do, the deputy wouldn't have ticketed me, because they are too lazy to get out of their patrol cars to check for windshield permits on vehicles facing away from them. And, I was parking the same vehicle I've been parking there once or twice a week for the last 11 years, without any hassles. And to add insult to injury, the deputy wrote on the ticket "took photographs" . I think he meant the same 27- 8"X10" color glossy's with circles and arrows, and note on the back of each one, explaining what each one was, like in the song "Alices Restaurant" by Arlo Guthrie. Funny....not!! Jerry --- On Thu, 6/12/08, Marsh Wise <ma… [at] reenactor.net> wrote: From: Marsh Wise <ma… [at] reenactor.net> Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] This blows!! To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, June 12, 2008, 10:33 PM Have you not seen any of this? Do a google search.... there's tons of stuff on it. Harleigh Ewell wrote: As regards the lights being on, who were the other witnesses, what did they say, and how did they know? And, ditto for who said they were off? Harleigh Ewell