I am using the "Tier System" outlined in court by Judge Peggy Leen reported in the Pahrump Valley Times December 16, 2016. Much confusion has resulted in publishing errors in print and media continue. I think it was by design to create infighting and making it hard to find the information regarding these cases.
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As with the Oregon Trial, this page will update as soon as I can gain access to the information, including video. I will post the most current information at the top, just under this initial information. Come back often as I will do my best to bring you the updates.
Tier 1 Defendants include: Cliven Bundy, Ammon Bundy, Ryan Bundy, Ryan Payne. Pete Santilli, Erick Parker and Scott Drexler were to be included in this trial but took plea deals.
Attention!
Much of the video I posted from YouTube has been removed during YT censorship program where videos deemed inappropriate or channels have been completely shut down, this continues today. I will do my best to search for replacements, but this is what happens to freedom when the government and its crony's are at war with the people. I do apologize for the inconvenience.
February 6, 2019
The Federal Government (Nevada DOJ) filed their appeal today with the 9th circuit to retry Cliven, Ammon, Ryan Bundy and Ryan Payne.
Read the 88 page Appeal: https://box.cyaassociates.com/…/index.php/s/YP88d…/download…
Here the interview with Ryan Bundy and Larry Klayman Attorney, who is taking the case Ryan has filed (December 2018) to Sue the Federal Government Executive Branch in the case that was dismissed with Prejudice against him December 2017. You can contribute to Ryan to ease his financial burden by sending donations to Ryan Bundy 361 Riverside Road Mesquite Nevada 89027. You may contact his via email at governorbundy@gmail.com . Ryan, despite he not winning the governors seat in Nevada, may still accept financial donations to cover that cost a year after the election.
February 7, 2018
Nevada DOJ Filed two motions in District Of Nevada Federal Court today asking Judge Gloria Navarro to dismiss the case against the remaining defendants in Tier #2, who have yet to go to trial, which includes Mel Bundy, Davey Bundy, Jason Woods and Joseph O'Shaughnessy. Dayle Eleison, Stephen Myhre, Daniel Schiess and Nadia Ahmed are seeking a Dismissal With Prejudice ruling from Judge Navarro. It is expected that Judge Navarro will accommodate the request, which means all charges are dropped and the DOJ cannot come back at the men for prosecution, UNLESS you are a Defendant from Tier #1, in which Judge Navarro ruled to dismiss that case WITH PREJUDICE a month earlier. Demonstrating that no matter the ruling according to procedure and presidence if the government wants a "do over" it's going to ignore the ruling and proceed as if everything outlined in Judge Navarros used words like "flagrant" and "reckless" in her ruling sighting Prosecutorial and FBI Misconduct and willfully withholding evidence, known as Brady Violation. This included footage from surveillance cameras the government had set up around the Bundy's property, Bureau Of Land Management snipers or marksmen, FBI TLC logs and maps, 5 FBI threat assessment reports done on the Bundy Family and the IOG Report among others. Judge Navarro told the court that the Prosecution violated Due Process which began the eve of the trial. Judge Navarro spoke of the Discovery that the Defense became aware of and was required to release to the Defense by October 10th. Judge Navarro told the court that over 3300 additional pages of Discovery have been turned over to the Defense since trial began, which the Defense has not been able to review, just to name a few! Navarro stated, "the Prosecution has shown a reckless disregard of Constitutional obligations". But, it's a new day as far as the Nevada DOJ is concerned! The fact is Myhre is still sulking and steaming after emerging red-faced and shaking from previous court sessions and after Jeff Sessions demoted him and replaced him with a woman! Myhre is determined to "get blood out of a turnip" and won't rest until he has a second chance at trying to shut the defendants up, as was his goal in the previous trials. Myhre is determined to "beat his rap" as a failed and corrupt Prosecutor for Nevada, as there has been no action against him as the Ninth Circuit Court recommended that "the strongest sanctions available" be applied as Myhre as he exhibited "prosecutorial misconduct in it's highest form".
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January 8, 2018
BREAKING! Case Dismissed!
A Sealed Hearing is taking place to determine weather the Tier #2 Defendants Jason Woods, Joseph O'Shaughnessy and Mel and Davey Bundy will face trial, due to the trial of the Tier #1 Defendants being dismissed with prejudice today. It was reported that Ryan Payne and Joe O'Shaughnessy are being transported to Oregon to attend a Hearing tomorrow due to their Plea Agreements made in the Oregon Trial.
January 3, 2018
Jeff Sessions Replaces Steven Myhre with Texas Woman.
December 20, 2017
Judge Gloria Navarro showed up to court today 30 minutes late and proceeded to declare a Mis-Trial in the Bundy Trial of Tier #1 Defendants. Judge Navarro outlined what constitutes a mistrial.
Steps in a Trial
Mistrials are trials that are not successfully completed. They’re terminated and declared void before the jury returns a verdict or the judge renders his or her decision in a non-jury trial.
Mistrials can occur for many reasons:
death of a juror or attorney
an impropriety in the drawing of the jury discovered during the trial
a fundamental error prejudicial (unfair) to the defendant that cannot be cured by appropriate instructions to the jury (such as the inclusion of highly improper remarks in the prosecutor's summation)
juror misconduct (e.g., having contacts with one of the parties, considering evidence not presented in the trial, conducting an independent investigation of the matter)
the jury's inability to reach a verdict because it is hopelessly deadlocked.
Either side may make a motion for a mistrial. The judge will either grant the motion and declare a mistrial, or he or she will not grant the motion and the trial will go on.
Courtroom Observers said a group of about 30 George Soros paid crony protestors showed up outside the courtroom today with a bullhorn and signs chanting, "keep Cliven Bundy off public land". Only a hand full remained after the declaration and dismissal of court.
Judge Navarro went on to list some of the complaints the Defense has leveled against the Prosecution including, Prosecutorial and FBI Misconduct and willfully withholding evidence, known as Brady Violation. This included footage from surveillance cameras the government had set up around the Bundy's property, Bureau Of Land Management snipers or marksmen, FBI TLC logs and maps, 5 FBI threat assessment reports done on the Bundy Family and the IOG Report among others. Judge Navarro told the court that the Prosecution violated Due Process which began the eve of the trial. Judge Navarro spoke of the Discovery that the Defense became aware of and was required to release to the Defense by October 10th. Judge Navarro told the court that over 3300 additional pages of Discovery have been turned over to the Defense since trial began, which the Defense has not been able to review. The Defense was silent as Judge Navarro went over her findings. Dan Sheiss requested that they go on record. Defense Attorney's are preparing for the Prosecution to take Judge Navarro's ruling to the 9th Circuit on Appeal. A new trial date was set for February 26, 2018. Judge Navarro was receiving pressure to Dismiss the case, but chose not to. Judge Navarro also addressed the fact that the Bureau Of Land Management in a 302 Report declared the Desert Tortoise was NOT in danger in Cliven Bundy's allotment.
The Jury was dismissed as Judge Navarro told the court, "a fair trial is not possible at this time". It is supposed that more Motions will be made in the days and weeks to follow. Judge Navarro will not rule on whether it is a Mistrial with or without Prejudice until January 8, 2018. This will determine what happens with the trial moving forward. If Judge Navarro rules "with prejudice" this is tantamount to a Dismissal. At the January Hearing Judge Navarro will double check with the Prosecution to make sure they are obeying her order that they, along with the Defense, go through all of the Discovery from the Sealed Hearings and redact the names and release it to the public. Las Vegas Review Journal will be attending this Hearing as they filed a motion a few weeks ago to obtain the Sealed information.
Carol Bundy spoke briefly about to ruling saying, "it's not what we wanted to hear. The government has not proven guilt". Carol told how the press has been absent from the majority of the trial proceedings but show up on a day like today and say, "how are you feeling"? Carol sensed that the press is surprised about the ruling since they had labeled her family outlaws and terrorists.
Ryan Bundy introduced a Motion to modify the Release so that the med could spend Christmas and New Year Holiday with their families outside of the halfway houses restrictive visitor conditions and score an immediate release for Cliven, who is still incarcerated do to his claim he will only leave as a free man, Todd Engel, Greg Burleson and Jerry Delumus. Judge Navarro failed to make a ruling, but defendants are hopeful the wheels of justice will turn, but slowly at that. Ryan also told reporters that the Government has been vindictive and he is glad to be out. He told about how Judge Navarro spoke of the government provoking us telling the press that this is what they have been claiming from the beginning. Ryan also said, "we want the truth, and nothing but the truth".
Jeanette Finicum accompanied Ryan outside the courthouse as he addressed reporters, one who asked, "how did you become aware that so much evidence was being withheld"? Ryan responded "we lived it. We had firsthand knowledge" continuing, "the truth will set me free, it's the lies that scare me".
Ammon told reporters Judge Navarro did not address all of the Brady and Giglio Violations today in the proceedings. She did not even mention the Wooten Letter. Ammon told those gathered that Judge Navarro has yet to rule on Double Jeopardy or with Prejudice. "It's not over yet. My father is right now being put in belly chains and will be returned to Pahrump. He's still not a free man".
There is still time to educate yourself and others about the power of the Jury.
December 18, 2017
Ammon Bundy and his Attorney Morgan Philpot arrived at court today to file a Motion for Ammon to gain for freedom to see his family when they come to town. Several interviews with the media took place. Here is some of what was said.
While telling the media the reason for his trip to court today he told the reporter, "I am still not a free man". Ammon also told the media that Judge Navarro has been lied to, "she has not been told the truth". He said, "we are fighting for our lives. When asked about the Wooten documents released since Judge Navarro called a recess, Ammon told reporters the documents have not been instrumental in the court delays. The Wooten Docs came out AFTER postponement. "We are not surprised about what is in them. We lived it! We were there. We knew they were training dogs to attack us. We know about Wotten's claims, we have been uncovering all of it during study of the discovery. It is not a surprise to us. Even without Wooten's letter, we will bring out the evidence in court. Let's get Wooten on the stand. We want a complete dismissal very soon, no conditions". When asked if he had any regrets he replied, "no major regrets on the stand up. Despite the despair, we are stronger. We've learned a lot". One reporter asked, "why are you speaking to the media today"? Ammon replied, "I am speaking because by mother asked me to". Continuing, "this is more than cattle grazing on the desert. This is more than just producing red meat. This is more than just our heritage in life, this is literally defending the rights of individuals, no matter who they are and no matter what they do for a living or what they believe in. That's what this is about. It's about individuals, preservation of rights and our national survival". Ammon was asked about the reference in the Wooten Docs about the prejudice as to members of the LDS Church/Mormons. Ammon said he was aware of it and that it was being used against them as government employees in Oregon and Nevada were sent to persuade members of the Bundy family to "acquiesce to their requests" because they shared the same faith. They were not impressed. Ammon, in some final comments, told reporters that "the constitution organized and legitimized the Federal Government. Beyond the Constitution they have no authority. In the 9th and 10th Amendments it spells this out. Judge Lloyd D. George was the first to conspire to get my father off this land. Now we are being prosecuted in a Federal Courthouse named after this very man". Ammon conclusion told reporters that "it is hard to put into words reuniting with my family. My almost three year old son, while sitting on my lap, put his hands on my cheeks and said, 'daddy, where did you go'".
Morgan Philpot also gave a few interviews today on the courthouse plaza. He told reporters that he would like a full inquire into the vendetta against the Bundy's and why the government is using Terrorism Task Forces (JTTF) against individuals who are US Citizens in civil, state matters. When asked about the Wooten Docs. Philpot said, "it substantiates the Defense in that the Bundy's were truthful when they said they felt threatened. Things may not be as the government has claimed". He suggested that the "Chaffetz/Bishop inquire they began into BLM Mismanagement and Overreach" be continued and expanded asking, why the BLM is so heavily armed etc. He was asked about what he expects to have happen come Wednesday when court resumes? Philpot told reporters that there are violations galore! Judge Navarro must decide what to do about them and rule upon the severity, this will determine what her actions will be. Philpot concluded with, "People must evaluate their lives and become aware of what's going on. Become active int heir own communities. Strengthen their own families and become their own masters".
Court is scheduled to resume Wednesday December 20th.
December 13, 2017
Whistle-blowers begin to release documents.
DHS Whistle-blower.
Clint Wooten BLM Whistle-blower.
Kent Kleman on Wooten review of Bundy Investigation.
December 12, 2017
Today's update consists of a lot of information being reported by the Defense Attorney's and the Defendants themselves, in general terms, since they have Gag Orders placed upon them for the multitude of evidence and misconduct by Judge Navarro and the Prosecution and other alphabet agencies in the Sealed Hearings that abound during this trial of Tier #1 Defendants. They have brought the Trial to a screeching halt! Carol Bundy's statement included the fact that the Prosecution is "hiding evidence". Evidence they have seen with their own eyes, photos and video also exist. Carol said, "we saw! We know what went on. We have the evidence". They are fighting hard to get the court to disclose the evidence they have collected that will exonerate all the Defendants. Carol also told reporters that the Defendants who have been granted release are not allowed to be in the same room together outside the courtroom. Cannot talk to each other, and must have an Attorney present if any of this occurs.
It was reported that Bret Whipple, Attorney for Cliven Bundy, made a statement to the media about filing for Dismissal do to over 14 violations read in court by Judge Navarro Monday. At lease someone is going to the main stream media to force the issue, since it's falling on deaf ears via the media blackout do to Sealed Hearings ordered by Judge Navarro in order to hide the EVIDENCE from the public. The Defendants in every trial to this date have been pleading to have the Hearings open to the public to expose the truth, whatever it may be. They in deed firmly espouse the phrase, "sunlight is the best disinfectant". Ammon Bundy told observers that "there are over 20 violations, and the DOJ does NOT have the right to conceal the evidence". Join us by sharing this information "NO MORE SEALED HEARINGS"! These courts are subject to The People as their Oversight Committee, and ALL evidence should be produced UNREDACTED! Uncensored! We will not tolerate concealment of government wrongdoing any more! Share, and speak your mind. We must be heard! Many of the Defendants and their Attorney's are reporting that "what is being hidden is like DYNAMITE"! It is also being reported that threats are being made to Whistle-blowers and Witnesses, once again, this is unlawful and is witness tampering! The Defendants and Attorneys also report that "this goes all the way to the top", this includes evidence we have of President Obama, Valerie Jarrett, Holder/Lynch, Harry Reid and others. Since Judge Navarro is granting the Prosecution until December 20, 2017 to compile their rebuttal to all of the Motions filed by the Defense we as The People need to spread the word about this case and the secrecy surrounding it and demand that Trump pull Judge Gloria Navarro off the bench. No ones' job in this government should be secured until death! Anyone should be at risk of being FIRED! And, Trump should deliver those fateful words..."you're fired". #RemoveNavarro
December 11, 2017
Court began this morning well after it was scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. because Judge Gloria Navarro was over an hour late. The Jury was present for approximately an hour and a half as many Motions were filed and evidence produced by the Defense showing cause for Dismissal including claims of Brady violations in which Judge Navarro had ordered the Prosecution to turn over evidence to the Defense but basically just ignored her orders. Other Motions of Brady violations were presented by the Defense including the violation of "evidence" created by FBI Agent Gavin in which he created a report using compiled evidence and presented it as old. The Prosecution argued that the report was created November 10, 2017 and handed over to the Defense on November 11, 2017 so they should escape the Brady violation on that account. All together, there were at least 7 Brady Violations Judge Navarro sited to the Prosecution. There was also a Giglio vs US Violation in which the Prosecution must disclose to the Jury that witnesses will not be prosecuted in exchange for their testimony during trial which also extends to Brady vs Maryland, not to mention the 302, emails and threat assessments withheld for the Defense ordered to be turned over by Judge Navarro but ignored by the Prosecution. This was not done and so this is a strike against the Prosecution as well and Judge Navarro declared this accumulative evidence against the DOJ/Prosecution may force a Mistrial or a Dismissal. Judge Navarro dismissed the Jury and told them to go home, and they may not be called back to court until Wednesday at the earliest, if at all.
The Prosecution was not their "giddy" selves in court today, bloodied do to the blows suffered by the Defense during Motions today. Steven Myhre was silent while Sheiss plead with Judge Navarro to let him have 45 minutes to prepare a rebuttal on the Motions presented in court, which Judge Navarro denied, but instead granted the Prosecution until December 20, 2017 to prepare their rebuttal. The Prosecutions demeanor was definitely somber as they were scrambling to defend their actions, or none action, whichever the case may be do to violations galore. Court was dismissed as a Sealed Hearing soon began. This Sealed Hearing will continue throughout the day and in to tomorrow.
Ammon Bundy stopped to talk briefly to reporters today as he described the long arduous ordeal of being transported back and forth to court from Pahrump. Ammon said, in reference to his father Cliven do to the reporters inquire, "he has to get up at 3:00 a.m. he is transported in leg irons, belly chains and handcuffs with a wooden block between his hands, attends court and has to do the same on his return trip. Getting back to detention very late, around 9:00 p.m. The reporter asked, "is it worth it"? Ammon responded, "yes! Now I am responding favorably since I have since been granted monitored release, but we are not fighting for cows to eat grass! It's bigger than that". He taught about the principles of "claim, use and defend" and described those who want to have power over us and take away our property as "modern day conquerors".
News this afternoon came that, after tomorrow, there will be no court until December 20, 2017 among a statement from Judge Navarro indicating a case of "double jeopardy". There was more talk about Misconduct allegations against the DOJ/Prosecution do to the multiple violations and withholding evidence.
December 1, 2017
It was announced today that ALL the remaining defendants will be released from the Nevada Prison System. The Defendants that have been granted release from Judge Gloria Navarro are the Defendants in Tier #2 Davey and Mel Bundy, Joseph O'Shaughnessy, Brian Cavalier and Jason Woods, Micah McGuire entered into a Plea Deal November 14, 2017. Cliven Bundy has refused release until he is released a free man! Cliven disputes his incarceration in Federal Prison because this jurisdiction is unlawful in his civil matter.
November 30, 2017
Ammon released from Incarceration In Nevada Federal Prison System. The Reunion.
November 29, 2017
BREAKING NEWS! Cliven, Ammon, Mel and Davey Bundy and Ryan Payne released from prison/detention today! Details to come.
Update-
Although initial reports were all the remaining Bundy men being held in prison for 23 months would be released tonight this was not the case. What we know this evening is that Ammon will be released in the morning and Ryan Payne will be released within the next few days. Cliven Bundy refused to be released, although Judge Gloria Navarro granted it. Cliven told Judge Navarro that he will not walk free until all of his son's in Tier#2 are released along with the other men being held. It is his hope that Judge Navarro will grant freedom to the remaining Defendants. Although there was a Hearing for Dismissal there were not reports on this as all the Hearings today were censored by Judge Navarro as she tries to conceal the evidence from the public eye. The Trial is in recess until December 11, 2017.
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November 28, 2017
Court began today with a Hearing, but Courtroom Observers did not report on that hearing other than to say that Nazis were on parade. That the US Marshalls and Judge Gloria Navarro continue to prohibit and socializing or handshaking or similar in the courtroom.
When court resumed this afternoon Agent Robert Shilakis was back on the stand. There was some discussion about the Body-Cam footage that was provided the Defense before court today. It was not the recording of the possible "Informant Recruitment" of Clancy Cox done by Shilakis and Johnson. The Body-Cam footage was played in court. Observers say the audio was not good and some portions could not be understood, and that there wasn't really any incriminating evidence in it, so it was pretty much a mute point (it is most likely the footage in the video I posted below yesterday). Ryan Norwood, Attorney for Ryan Payne fought hard to keep the video suppressed.
Bret Whipple had in his possession a list made by Clancy Cox that included many of the topics Shilakis, Johnson and he discussed that day out on the open range. He petitioned the court to have Clancy Cox appear on the witness stand today. Judge Navarro denied his request, but said he may be called later in the trial, although he was present and ready to testify. Navarro told him to address his questions to Shilakis. Whipple began questioning Shilakis, some of his questions were; "did you bribe Clancy Cox". To which Shilakis answered "no". Judge Navarro told Whipple, "bribery is illegal, but it is not illegal to be paid by the government as an informant". Whipple read of the list made by Clancy, but Shilakis claimed he had never talked to Clancy about anything. Whipple asked, "did you ever talk to Clancy about growing up on a Ranch in Colorado"? And, before he could get an answer objections started flying! It was obvious to Courtroom Observers that Shilakis was clearly upset because his skin tone changed on the spot! Whipple then asked, "did you ever tell anyone you were a Bundy Supporter"? It was apparent to everyone in the courtroom that Clancy Cox knew too much! Then Whipple asked Shilakis, "did you ever talk to Clancy Cox"? Shilakis answered, "I don't recall, I don't remember the whole thing, you'll have to refresh my memory, it's been 3 1/2 years"!
Ryan Bundy was next to cross examine Agent Shilakis about his partner "Lion" and other phone calls he had with Ryan. Ryan asked about a second phone call that took place on March 18. In this phone call Ryan had called Shilakis and Johnson to specifically ask them if they had recorded their phone call the previous day. Ryan was told "no". Ryan then asked Shilakis, "did Agent Johnson lie about not recording that phone call"? Shilakis answered "yes". Ryan then asked, "is it Bureau Of Land Management Policy to lie"? Shilakis did not want to answer this one, but finally replied, "no, it's no common". Ryan asked, "do you lie"? Shilakis responded, "no". It was obvious to everyone in the courtroom that Agent Robert Shilakis told multiple lies during his testimony, but I'm sure he'll skate away unscathed.
There were 12 Juror questions asked today, but only a few were reported on. Many focused on water rights and the cattle impound area and Agent Johnson's lies. One question was, "why did you not read the court orders you were tasked with"? Shilakis told the Jury "I thind there was a misunderstanding. I read them, I reviewed them and generally know what they said". There was a question about a 302 Report the FBI frequently does when questioning witnesses. It was revealed in court today that the FBI had done a 301 Report on Agent Shilakis. The Jury asked Judge Navarro to read this report to them, but Judge Navarro told them basically, it's none of your business. "It's not for you to know what's in it. It's not evidence, it's hearsay".
It was quite evident that the Witness Training Courses Agent Shilakis has been taking are paying off, but I think we are over paying for this training for him because all he has been taught to do is get chatty and animated with the Prosecution while being questioned on the stand and totally changing his demeanor when being questioned by the Defense by shaking his head in "no" continuously and clamming up and responding to every question, "I do not recall"!
There was some mention of a Memorandum of Activity (example), but nothing was reported about what it was in reference to. Court will resume in the afternoon after a Hearing For Dismissal takes place in the morning.
November 27, 2017
Court began today with the Jury not present again for Motions and Objections, since Judge Gloria Navarro will not allow Objections to be heard while the Jury is present. The two sides fought about what will be allowed in court and what will not. One piece of evidence being discussed was a recording of Ryan Bundy in March of 2014. The Prosecution wanted to play a 10 minute segment of a 45 minute recording in court today. Bret Whipple objected to this, saying the whole video must be played to keep it in continuity, but the prosecution objected saying this would only be "self serving". That it would only benefit Ryan Bundy and the Defense in building up his character. The truth is, it would play to his defense and the Prosecution does not want this. Judge Navarro is going to allow the Prosecution to play their cherry picked portion before the Jury. The portion of the recording that was played in court consisted of a recording Mike Johnson made of a phone call in which Ryan Bundy was asked, "what can we do to avoid any physical harm or risk"? Ryan replied, "you can start adhering to the Constitution, you can start recognizing that we have rights that are being attacked here and, you can just not show up. It's as simple as that". The only part that the Prosecution played was the part Ryan said, "you can just not show up". Johnson saying, "well, that's not an option"! You can now see why they didn't want to play it in its entirety. Please listen to the portion of the audio which is contained in the video below. It begins at the 14:40 minute mark.
The Jury was ushered into the courtroom to hear Witness #3 Agent Robert Shilakis (it is almost impossible to find these government employees in their own database, as they are being scrubbed from the site or redacted of all, supposedly, public information. Remember Obama's statement, "the most transparent administration ever"). Shilakis works for the Bureau Of Land Management as an expert witness for the government. Shilakis, during questioning, told the Jury that he as attended many witness training classes. When asked how many of these courses he has attended he replied, "so many times I can not tell you". Agent Shilakis' testimony continued by telling about the events that took place in March on the 17th of 2014. Shilakis related how he was told not to testify on anything regarding the Impoundment, but to save it for later, it was then the Prosecution requested that they be allowed to recall him later int he proceedings if needed. Shilakis told the Jury he and Agent Mike Johnson, went out to the Bundy home prior to the impoundment looking for Cliven, or any of the family, to let them know the impoundment was going to take place. Shilakis and Johnson were to "see what the reaction of the Bundy's would be". The two were unsuccessful at finding an of the Bundy family members, so they drove willy-nilly out on the open range looking for cattle, looking for Bundy's. Shilakis told how they finally found a Clancy Cox out on the range, a related to the Bundy's by marriage to one of their daughters'. Shilakis related how the two had asked Cox to get a hold of Cliven, which he did. There was a short phone conversation and then it was over. Shilakis and Johnson moved to coerce Cox into being an informant for them in relation to the Bundy's. It was through his testimony that the Defense discovered that Shilakis and Johnson recorded that conversation with Cox and another individual that was with him. This evidence has, once again, been deliberately withheld from the Defense. Upon discussion before Judge Navarro she gave the Prosecution 1 1/2 hours to produce this recording for the Defense. Bret Whipple told the court that the recording will show that Shilakis and Johnson solicited Cox to become a government informant using bribes including compensation and no arrest and maybe even threats. Shilakis told the court that Clancy Cox turned down their offer, although he was threatened.
After the Jurors left the courtroom and before court was recessed for lunch tempers were flaring. They held their tongues until the Jury was gone then the Prosecution accused Whipple of defaming Shilakis and Johnson saying that the two stooped to bribary and threats! Judge Navarro asked the Prosecution why they did not produce the recording to the Defense? The Prosecution responded, "they could have asked us for it if they wanted it"! Another childish ploy by the DOJ as the Defense did not even know about the recording Shilakis and Johnson took until testimony today!
It is mind-boggling how this trial can continue! The Prosecution has withheld so much of the exculpatory evidence Judge Navarro should throw the case out, and she should reverse the convictions on the other four Defendants in the previous trials, but Navarro wont do this, because she is hellbent on a conviction! Please write President Trump and ask him to #RemoveNavarro.
Afternoon Session:
After lunch the Prosecution came back crying about how they felt "belittled" by the Defense before the lunch break. They decided it was ok for the Jury to hear the whole 46 minute recording by Agent Mike Johnson of Ryan Bundy. Observers report that is was centered heavily on the Constitution with consisted of the following. One thing that was established during the recording is that Johnson and Ryan Bundy both belong to the same church. Ryan spoke at length about the Constitution and their churches teaching that it is a "divine document". Ryan taught Johnson about the 28 enumerated powers contained in the Constitution and there was some back and forth about the Supremacy Clause. Ryan engaged Johnson in a discussion about the Desert Tortoise. Ryan told Johnson that you are taking our rights from us. "You took an oath to protect our rights". Johnson saying, "we are just doing our job". Johnson asked that he obey the laws we make, and Ryan responded, "you don't make laws, you make regulations", continuing, "just because you belong to a government agency doesn't give you permission to violate people's rights". Throughout the recording Johnson is heard saying repeatedly, "we are coming, what are you going to do"? Ryan told Johnson that they would not let them take their cattle and, we will hold you legally responsible. Through the persistence of Johnson and his "we are coming, what will you do", Ryan responded "whatever it takes". Steven Myhre acting on behalf of the Prosecuting Team because Daniel Sheiss was absolutely beside himself throwing a conniption fit, tried to convince the Jury that this meant there would be an armed insurrection and the BLM would meet with violence. Ryan made the following statement to Johnson, "you can not defend the Constitution while you are working for an organization that is in the process of destroying it". Johnson said, "that hurts"!
As court continued Shilakis petitioned the court to travel back home to Colorado, but Defense Objected, because they want additional time to cross examine him after they are presented with the Clancy Cox bribe recording. The Defense has been given time to listen to it before court resumes tomorrow afternoon when the Jury will return and after Court Hearings in the morning. A Dismissal Hearing is set for Wednesday morning.
Courtroom observers report that this trial is tantamount to a Secret Court as the discovery has not been released to the public and they are shut out of many of the Hearings. They are admonishing Greg Burleson, Todd Engle, Eric Parker and Scott Drexler to file Appeals to get their sentences overturned and their plea deals nullified. With the evidence being withheld and the Prosecution springing evidence in court without giving it first to the Defense, they are confident these men would have been exonerated had they been allowed to have this evidence presented in court.
November 21, 2017
Proceedings continued this morning without the Jury and without Witnesses. More motions were filed on both sides. It was determined by Courtroom Observers that the Prosecution continues to withhold evidence gathered by government agencies that may exonerate the Defendants. Some 15 pages of the "Threat Assessment" reports were provided to the Defense today including one from 2008 and 2012. In the Bureau Of Land Managements Assessment the DOJ OIG Report indicated that the BLM failed to carry out an earlier order to impound Bundy Cattle. This report had no date, so it is assumed that the DOJ or the FBI is fabricating this evidence out of whole cloth. Bret Whipple said that after the thousands of documents and time spent preparing for this trial, he has never seen this information provided by the Prosecution today, despite multiple requests for these documents. "It's the case of the disappearing discovery". A "now you see it, now you don't". The Prosecution defended their efforts to keep the documents out of the Defenses hands by saying, "it won't help the Defendants. It has nothing to do with this case. It's irrelevant. They don't need it"! The fact is there were bags full of shredded documents, shredded on site at the Bundy Ranch, found in dumpsters in the area, this is why they are faking documents. The Prosecution does not want the case dismissed.
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| “The government’s nonchalance about the destruction of evidence is just the latest travesty in this case,” he said. “In this country, you have a right to see the documents made by the people trying to put you in prison. The government shouldn’t get a pass for shredding papers and notes that just might have shown that Ammon didn’t do anything wrong.” ~ Dan Hill |
Dan Hill, one of Ammon Bundy's Attorney's, moved to amended the witness list, maybe Dan Love or Nadia Ahmed were included in this Motion and Ahmed should be a witness now since she was exposed just days ago that she was involved in the civil matters of Cliven Bundy before 2014. Federal Prosecutors Moved to suppress "Irrelevant Evidence" saying, "it doesn't matter if there were 1000 BLM Agents or 1000 snipers pointing rifles at the Protestors, the bottom line is there was a First Amendment Area set up and that's where their Protest should have taken place".
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| Cliven Bundy At First Amendment Area Dan Love Set Up At Bundy Ranch Known As "The Pig Pen". |
Judge Gloria Navarro was said to have been seen looking over the OIG Report and, at least, making some effort to see the Defenses Side of the issue, as the Defendants claim they were surrounded and their lives and property were in danger.
November 20, 2017
This morning was spent making Motions. Both sides making motions to try to have their opponent reveal their hand. The Prosecution spent a lot of time trying to stop the Defense from showing that this "cattle impound operation" was a setup. Entrapment by the Federal Government. The Defense made several points today to show the Government was deliberate in their action to set up the Defendants. The Prosecutions said, "if you are going to make these accusations, how are you going to prove it"? So, Bret Whipple made the following arguments, First; Nadia Ahmed, the Assistant Prosecutor for the DOJ in these first three cases, was present for Depositions that were supposed to be a Civil matter. It was not a criminal matter, so why was a Criminal Attorney from the Government present? Second, Nadia Ahmed was present at the Bureau Of Land Management Roundup. Photos were said to be presented of Ahmed on the scene. Third, Nadia Ahmed was the last person Dan Love spoke to before the BLM vacated the impound area on April 12, 2014. Ahmed was employed as US Attorney for the Department Of The Interior at the time. This should also open up the door for suits and appeals for Greg Burlesson, Todd Engel, Scott Drexler and Eric Parker, who all received some sort of sentence in the aftermath of their trials. The fact that Nadia Ahmed was Assistant Prosecutor in their trials while participating in the entrapment strategy with the BLM/FBI/DOJ is at the very least a conflict of interest. Whipple said it was a setup from the beginning. Now that we know Dan Love was taking orders from Washington, this should be grounds for dismissal and maybe Federal Charges for Ryan Zinke and his predecessor Sally Jewell? Bret Whipple argued, "this is entrapment and this case aught to be dismissed do to the involvement of the Prosecution team being at Bundy Ranch from day one and back to 2012 and on the account Nadia Ahmed was present in all legal procedures". Ryan Bundy echoed Whipple's arguments. Judge Gloria Navarro agreed the Defense can proceed to prove the case of entrapment. This therefor, puts the burden of proof on the governments shoulders to prove it DID NOT engage in entrapment.
Another Motion that was made today was in regards to the Behavioral Assessment Units (BAU) conducted by several government agencies. All were reported to have shown the Bundy's were of a "minimum threat level". So, the government knowing this, did conspire to develop a strategy to provoke them in some way to react in anger. This withholding of information, known as Discovery is criminal, as it relates to the previous two trials. This alone could have worked in the Defense's favor in an effort to Acquit. The Defense is still fighting hard to get Judge Navarro to require the government to hand over those BAU's. The Defense argued that the Defendants need the Assessments in order to fight the charges against them that they were a "threat". Judge Navarro will not allow the Jury to hear about this information saying, "I am not going to allow Cliven Bundy to introduce parts of statements that are self serving". Hey Judge, maybe it's just a defense! Continuing, Judge Navarro said, "a Defendant might make statements to help himself in the future". Bret Whipple argued that Rule 106 applied here saying, "we want the entire portion of the evidence heard. We have the right to have the whole truth heard, not just part of it. It is violating Mr. Bundy's Fifth Amendment Right and is limiting his defense. This will force Cliven Bundy to testify". This because Judge Navarro will not allow the evidence into court. This opens up the door to suits and appeals not only for these Defendants but those in the two previous trials as Judge Navarro refused the Defendants witnesses and forced the men to testify on their own behalf. Judge Navarro said she will not allow much of the evidence sought by the Defense to be presented. It was reported that some of the evidence requested by the Defense goes back to 1993, but Judge Navarro said she will only allow evidence relevant to 2014. The Prosecution Moved to eliminate any further mention or discussion of water rights for the duration of the trial.
It is reported again today that Judge Gloria Navarro is not allowing any Objections while the Jury is present. Her tyranny reigns supreme again in the court. Judge Navarro will only allow Objections before and after each Witness outside earshot of the Jury. She is again making this up as she goes along. It makes things very difficult when a Witness oversteps their parameters set out in the ground rules, and also when the Prosecution oversteps their grounds in questioning Witnesses.
Bret Whipple, on behalf of Cliven Bundy, told the Judge "it's not fair that I had 52 neighbors and now I have no neighbors. No Ranchers. I stand alone"! Whipple said these Prosecutors are making fun of Mr. Bundy, and it's not very funny"!
Three Witnesses were announced by the Prosecution today. Terry Petrie, Agent Stover and Agent Sully. Up first was Terry Petrie is an Attorney (GS-15), from Colorado. Petrie works for the Federal Government. Petrie's sole purpose is to litigate on behalf of the Federal Government for the EPA, USFWS, BLM etc. Petrie is a professional witness for the government yet he read almost every word of testimony today. Petrie read from Depositions Cliven had given in 2001, already breaking Judge Navarro's decree to limit evidence to April 2014. Petrie read word for word Cliven's Deposition as himself while Daniel Sheiss would read the words of Cliven Bundy like reading a script, but dramatize Cliven's words for effect. During this petty display, Bret Whipple walked over to Sheiss and whispered something in his ear, then walked to his seat. Moments later Whipple moved to Object. Whipple asked that Sheiss not exaggerate while reading Cliven's words, but that Sheiss use an even tone, not to give the impression that Cliven was rude of rough. Petrie read from all the court documents the Prosecution presented in court today. Petrie's testimony was solely, to show Cliven Bundy's state of mind with a focus on Cliven's words, "whatever it takes", and was said by the Prosecution not meant to incriminate any of the other Defendants, but the Jury is not deaf and dumb. They can use the information as they see fit, or maybe as the Prosecution sees fit.
Bret Whipple told the court today that, "this corruption goes very deep, not only to Harry Reid but, too members of the US Attorney's Office with these people being present as far back as 2012. Mr. Bundy was definitely set up! This is a case of entrapment".
Daniel Sheiss expressed his fear in open court today that if the Defense says anything out of line, it will be a cause for Jury Nullification saying, "we cannot allow any statements by the Defendants to bring about their innocence in this trial". Continuing, "we just cant take that chance". Trying desperately to limit what the Defense is allowed to say.
November 16, 2017
Duane Ehmer's Sentencing Hearing took place today in Oregon. He plead guilty to Destruction of Government Property and Degradation. The Prosecution added a level six because of the estimate of the damage that had been done to the Malheur Wildlife Refuge for digging a ditch after LaVoy was murdered in order to protect themselves against a Waco style attack from the Federal government. The damage was estimated to be between $40 -$70 thousand dollars, the cost of government employees sifting through the dirt to check for artifacts. Anyone want to sign up for that sweet job? The Prosecution wanted to add levels for using the excavator as a "deadly weapon", you heavy equipment operators see what's coming your way? You terrorist you! What does that say about the tanks that the government used at Waco? The Prosecution claims they were used to intimidate Law Enforcement. They claimed it was not a "fortification" because it was placed on the other side of the parking lot, which resulted in a plus 2. The Defense argued for a minus 2 for a "minor role adjustment" because he only played a minor role, because he was only on the excavator for 5-8 minutes depending on how long Jake Ryan was on the excavator. The Prosecution argued that Ehmer stayed on the property until the job was finished by Ryan and didn't leave promptly, so this should peg him into a major role not the minor role the Defense was advocating for. The Judge did give the reduction by 2 for only playing a minor role.
Next they moved into the Terrorism Charge and the Enhancement. The Defense began arguing that the Terrorism Charge is basically the same as the Conspiracy Charge, which Ehmer was found to be NOT GUILTY, which resulted in the Judge not giving the Enhancement for Terrorism. The Judge did give the Prosecution a 2 point Enhancement but not for carrying a weapon during a crime, instead for digging the trench. Can you people follow this? Which in the end left them with a point system of twelve which carries a sentence of 10-16 months. The Prosecution brought in a local tribal leader to talk about how sacred the land is to them and about disturbing artifacts, although the trench that was dug was dug previous to Ehmer's dig as it already had a cable in it. Remember, the local tribes have received excessive compensation via the Federal Government due to their overcharging the American People for the cleanup and the sifting of dirt.
Duane then was able to give a speech in which he became very emotional at times saying, "history is one of the most very important things we have" and how he believes that the tribes are included in that as well. He pleads for mercy as he is the sole provider of his daughter and his mother. He is a veteran and a small business owner, hoping to get a sentence of probation. The Defense brought up Sean Anderson who made videos of him shooting guns into the air and called for people to come and shoot officers that may stand in their way. Sean was given probation after his guilty plea in that case. The Defense told the Judge that Ehmer stayed and tried to talk people into leaving after LaVoy's murder and tried to keep everyone safe. The Judge ended up sentencing him to 12 months and 1 day and 3 years of supervised probation with a $10,000.00 fine which will be paid to the local tribe! The Judge claiming he had to pay for his crimes of trespassing and she doesn't have the right to only sentence him to probation because she was not part of the Prosecutions Plea Deal. Judge Brown throws the dice and bets he'll only serve 10 months based on good behavior and be out for the Holidays. Immediately after court Ehmer wanted to file an Appeal, so he was given an Appeal Attorney to help facilitate this.
If you are like me, you may have wondered why Ammon's Attorney did not give an Opening Statement before the first Witnesses hit the stand. Reports are these. If you've kept up with the case, new evidence and that which has been withheld since the first two trials, is being discovered almost daily. The Defense is trying to get the DOJ to release it to the Defense, but have yet to receive it, despite Judge Gloria Navarro's instruction and deadline of LAST Saturday November 11th at noon. This Discovery could have Exculpatory Evidence that may be crucial to their case. Morgan Philpot also filed a Motion For Immediate Mistrial since the DOJ only provided some of the Evidence they were waiting for to close to the beginning of the trial. Although it was reported that the Ammon and Philpot do not want a Mistrial. This would not give the Defense a reasonable amount of time to prepare this evidence for trial. There was a Motion filed previously for a Continuance, but Judge Navarro denied it without prejudice. The case for Prosecutorial Misconduct is overwhelming in this case, and makes a good case for Dismissal! Judge Navarro, it seems, is just moving forward with the case pretending she can't hear the Motions of the Defense. So, Morgan Philpot will reserve his Opening Statement until Judge Navarro takes care of business with the Motions filed. In essence Ammon and Philpot have not yet begun to fight!
This afternoons Court Session began after noon since Judge Navarro took some personal time.
A Threat Assessment that was conducted by the BLM and another from the FBI was conducted before the Court Order to impound the Bundy cattle. It was exposed today in court by Bret Whipple and Morgan Philpot. The Assessment conducted by the BLM found the Bundy's "Dangerous" but the Assessment by the FBI found the Bundy's "Not Dangerous". During their Cross Examination of Mary Jo Rugwell it was discovered that she knew about these Assessments and the Defense asked her, "where did these Assessments come from"? How she came to know about them and how they were used by her agency? Morgan Philpot, at this point, wanted to elaborate upon the Assessments but the Prosecution Objected. Judge Navarro got very loud and called for a side bar. When it was over, Navarro denied that Philpot elaborate sighting "security and risk". Judge Navarro told the DOJ they must provide the Assessments to the Defense by Monday Morning.
The Jury is being allowed to ask the Witnesses questions again this trial. Here were some of the questions asked Mary Jo Rugwell. Q- Were there any new improvements on public land, and if so, what were they? A- If there were improvements, they were for cattle and done without a permit. Rugwell continued by confirming that, Cliven owns the water rights. He owns the forage rights, but not the mineral rights. Rugwell told the court that the Federal government owns the grazing rights without a permit. Rugwell also claimed Cliven can't do water improvements without a permit. Q- Who is the authority of the water rights? A- The state. Q- Who did the Assessments? And is it possible to own water but not land? A- The answer was so veg that observers could not determine an answer. Q- Who made the decisions on public lands? A- The Assessments are done by Field Officers and they make the decisions. Q- Where is Mr. Dave Bundy now? A- I don't know. Q- Where any Desert Tortoise on the Bundy Ranch harmed? A- Yes. Q- Are you in charge of the water rights? A- No. Q- Who is in charge of the allotments? A- The BLM. Q- Can these boundaries of the allotments be moved? A- Yes, to ensure the safety of the land. Q- Are these lands fenced off? A- No, Nevada is a "fence out state", meaning it is up to the land owner/rancher to pay for the expense to put up fences if they don't want their cattle to roam outside their boundaries. Q- Did Mr. Bundy's cattle do any damage before his permit was denied in 1993? A- No damage to the property while he was paying the permit fee. Note- (but when he no longer paid the BLM is when the BLM began to find damage, therefore becoming a nuisance and a safety issue). Other points brought out by questioning were, water rights are private property rights and Cliven did not have to get permission to go check on his water, but he had to have a permit to put cattle on the land. The permits were effective for 10 years.
Courtroom Observers reported some behavior they felt was inappropriate by Judge Navarro at the conclusion of questioning today. Judge Navarro asked the court recorder to "go off the record". Navarro proceeded to dote on the US Marshall who had responsibility to protect the Jury as he was to retire tomorrow. Navarro asked the court to applaud him and presented him with a card and asked the Jury to thank him personally as they exited the courtroom.
After the Jury exited the courtroom Morgan Philpot moved to tell Judge Navarro that the Defense continues to be surprised with new information the DOJ has not provided them. He admonished Judge Navarro that the Prosecution provide them this information before the trial is allowed to continue. Judge Navarro got very upset and scolded the Defense about the Objections they voiced during court today saying, "we will have no more Objections in front of the Jury! We will take all Objections to side bar! And, court will no longer go past 4:30 p.m., we want to dismiss the Jury before it gets too late". Remember, court was delayed by Navarro because she had other things to do before noon, so dismissing court at 6:30 p.m. today was her own fault.
Some positive changes this time around are...Judge Navarro is allowing the Defendants to interact with each other during court. And, the supporters have not received the standard harassment by LVMPD and DHS, possibly because they are too busy with the cover up of the events related to the Las Vegas Shooting? Observers tell us that the Defense Team is very united and is working well together.
November 15, 2017
Court resumed this morning with Ryan Bundy, representing himself, giving his Opening Statement. Bret Whipple stopped to converse with a Courtroom Observer. Whipple reported that, "although I've practiced for 20+ years. I've done approximately 80 Jury Trials. I've never been so impressed in my entire career with someone who did so much in such a short amount of time. He was amazing! He was really able to cut to the chase. He was really able to get the Jury to understand who he is, where he's coming from and how important his family is to him and why this all occurred. I think the most amazing part is, after he was done, the entire audience, the Judge, the Prosecutors, nobody said a word for 2-3 minutes. They were so stunned and amazed! You could have heard a pencil drop. No reporters got up to make a run for the door to make a report. It was just complete silence. I've never experienced that before. It was really impressive". Observers say that Ryan had people in the galley crying. Whipple said that "Ryan so calmly and so well. Everyone will surely be reading his words in the future, because they are certainly worth reading and worth evaluating. Everyone was mesmerized". Whipple also told the Observer that, there are many people watching the trial who may or may not be from Nevada, but Nevadan's need to know that this case is just like the Yucca Mountain Protest. We stood up, made signs, had meetings. When they wanted Nevada's water, we acted to keep them from using our water. We did not feel it was being beneficially used for a nuclear waste dump. We then got our state leaders involved. The same thing happened with the government spending money to fight the protest, "they spent a lot of money and it went to waste". Whipple said it is important to get the word out that Nevadan's stood up and didn't back down with Yucca Mountain and it's the same thing with Bunkerville. Nevadan's did it legally and in a nonviolent manner, and they got results. That's what happened in Bunkerville.
I'm going to put my two cents in here, as Utah has had it's own battles with North Eastern/DC Elites wanting to cart all nuclear waste to Utah from the United States and around the world! I recommend putting an end to all these needless wars, put the Military Industrial Complex out of business and we won't need all these toxic weapons and bring our troops home to protect our nation's borders! The constitution only allows for a Navy, the people can do the rest!
Ryan Bundy began his Opening Statements, visibly nervous, but five minutes into it proceeded to be more confident. Everyone was amazed, even the Prosecution and the FBI Agents seated in back of them. Ryan talked to the Jury about the saying "whatever it takes", that its not a threat like the Prosecution will lead them to believe, it means we are determined to protect our rights as American's and to protect freedom. He told the Jury that us sitting in a jail cell is part of "whatever it takes", it's part of the sacrifice we are making for our liberties as American's. Ryan had a photo of his family displayed before the court and said, "whatever it takes is protecting my family. Protecting our livelihood that feeds my family. It's a determination we have as American's". Ryan gave a history of land and water rights in the West and Nevada, and told the Jury, "there was no conspiracy, impeding or paying grazing fees". Ryan told the Jury that if it were about paying grazing fees, the fees were a little over $1000.00 saying, "can you imagine how much is cost to send hundreds of gunmen, the FBI/BLM/NPS etc. to our ranch"? Continuing, it's rumored that this paramilitary presence that was sent to Bunkerville was said to have cost around $6,000,000,000.00, then add up the court costs that are being accrued here in these trials, all of that to collect around a $1000.00? He asked, "what is it about that they are willing to do all this"? He told the Jury, we were surrounded, we were attacked for protecting our heritage, for trying to protect our heritage as American's. Ryan said, "you should have seen the hundreds of guns pointed at us. There were snipers up on the hills with guns that were pointed directly at me". He told the Jury, at one time in Clark County Nevada there were 53 ranchers. Everyone of those ranchers paid the BLM grazing fees asking, "where are they now? There is only one left. Cliven Bundy is still ranching today. The other 52 ranchers that paid grazing fees are gone! He told the Jury, the only difference between them and my father is, that my father saw what was being done and refused to let the government run him off his land and deny him his livelihood. He told the Jury that his family, part of the Western Pioneers, have been on this land long before the Bureau Of Land Management existed. It was the BLM's goal to run his family off that land, but Cliven Bundy was the only one of those ranchers that said "no! This is not right! You cannot do this! We are not slaves to the government"! Ryan then told the Jury what they were doing in April 2014, telling them, "we were protesting. We have the right to protest. We stand there holding up signs and we use our voices to create change. We have that right". He then told the Jury how the government had put up a "First Amendment Area" saying, you have a right to voice your opinion in that pig pen over there, telling the Jury, "if we can only use our First Amendment right in there, that means we cannot use that right anywhere else"! Ryan told the Jury, that is a scary thing that the government can tell us where and when we can use it. He continued to tell the Jury that the photo of Davey Bundy "armed with a camera" presented by the Prosecution was not a photo of Dave "blocking the road" and preventing the convoy from coming through, telling the Jury, that is not true! I was on my way home from church, Davey was on the side of the road. We were both armed with cameras and were just trying to take pictures of the BLM stealing our cattle. Ryan told the Jury, the Prosecution has told you that we provided false information in order to recruited other people to come to the Bundy Ranch, this is false! He continued, "do you want to know the truth? I'll tell you the truth. Other American's came to the Bundy Ranch to help protect our rights". He told the Jury that although the Prosecution said no one was hurt, that was not true. The truth is we didn't hurt anybody, but Davey was hurt. They shoved his face into the ground for taking pictures of them stealing our cattle. That's why American's came. They said, "that's not right". Continuing, "it is not right for our government to treat us this way and to have our home surrounded by snipers and cameras. The truth is the American people saw this video of a man being mistreated by the government for recording them stealing the families cattle and the American people said absolutely not!". He told the Jury, there were people from all over the world that came to stand with them. They sent flags and other support. He asked the Jury, "why would other people outside of this country care about what was going on? Because America has always stood for freedom for all the world". He told the Jury, they wanted to see how we the people would respond. How would we the people protect freedom. We turned to our local officials to protect our lives and property, asking, "is that what a criminal does? Does a criminal turn and call his Sheriff to come and help him? No! Criminals don't do that. We were not there to commit a crime". He told the Jury that he was with under-Sheriff Joe Lombardo almost the entire time, but you don't see him sitting in the jail cell with us. Ryan told the Jury about his aunt Margaret, mother of 11 and a survivor of Cancer treatment, telling them "they though her to the ground like her life was worth nothing. She was not blocking or impeding. Ryan then told the Jury, the government told you that Ammon drove the four wheeler into the truck, but what they didn't tell you is that the BLM was in violation of their own Court Order. It was told to us that the BLM Court Order was to round up cattle, asking, "since when do you use a dump truck to round up cattle"? He told the Jury all they wanted to do was ask what was in back of the dump truck? Instead, they tased my brother Ammon three times and sicked a dog on him. They threw my aunt Margaret to the ground. The BLM acted that way because they did not want us to know what was in the dump truck. They new they were in violation of their own Court Order. They were the ones impeding. He told the Jury, we came to find out that they had torn out water structure, the Court Order was to round up cattle, not to tear up water structure. He told the Jury, that we did not impede the government from doing their job, even though they set up First Amendment Zones or blocked off areas, never once did we cross over where we weren't supposed to be. He told the Jury, the federal government is so powerful, although the Sheriff did his job that day, even the Sheriff feared them. He told how he loves Nevada and he loves America and that October 31st is Nevada Day or Founders Day. School was not held on that day, laughing he said, "I always thought it was because it was my birthday". He told the Jury that he loves freedom and America. I believe in a government. I want the government to do the job it was intended to do saying, "when the government is damaging rights instead of protecting them, the government is the criminal". He continued, "everything the government is charging us with, THEY did". He told them, "our freedoms are not being lost overseas. Our freedoms are being lost in our front and back yards". Ryan told the Jury, the governments case is full of lies. He told them that the testimony that was given in the Superseding Indictment was full of lies. My full intention is to give you the whole truth and nothing but the truth. In previous trials the government has kept the truth from being presented, they've objected. They instructed the Defendants and their Attorney's on what can and cannot be presented. Stating, "I am not afraid of the truth, and my goal, is to give you the whole truth". Reminding the Jury that, "you twelve are the ones that represent we the people. We are counting on you to find us, we the people, not guilty because we are innocent". Addressing the negative connotations by the Prosecution in their Opening Statement about camouflage clothing worn by some Protestors Ryan said, "is it now criminal to wear a certain type of clothing? When is it a crime to wear camouflage"? Ryan then addressed the negative way the Prosecution had talked about the militia. He told the Jury, the militia is talked about in the Nevada Constitution and six times in our United States Constitution saying, "for such a small document the militia is mentioned six times". Continuing, "a militia is important", reading the definition of a militia and told the Jury, it is basically every American who is able to bear arms. Ryan told them, the government is going to paint the militia as a horrible, scary thing, when in reality, we should all be militia. Freedom loving American's. He told the court, "you will never see any evidence that we harmed anyone. The harm and the danger was one sided, my brother's Ammon and Davey were harmed. My aunt Margaret was harmed". And, with much power said, "in my mind. All these Americans that came to stand with us peacefully. That stood to protect our rights and our freedoms. They are all heroes to me. They came to protect me. They came to protect freedom." And, pointing to Ryan Payne saying, "he's one of the people that came to help me and protect me. The government is going to paint him to be a monster, but I want you to know, he's a hero! He came. He came and he saved my life"! Telling the Jury once again how there were snipers pointed at me. Our home was surrounded. Everyone of these men that have been indicted are heroes to me. They are good, good American's. Ending his Statement with, "stand up for freedom".
An interesting turn of events today in the courtroom. After Steven Myhre had demonized camouflage during his Opening Statement, a Juror came to court today wearing a camouflage shirt!:0)
Ryan Payne's Attorney, Ryan Norwood, will be up next to give an Opening Statement after lunch. Ryan was said to be wearing a black button down shirt with white letters on the back spelling out "We The People".
It is evident, and a miracle, the information that is being allowed by Judge Navarro and the Prosecution during opening statements in this trial. The majority of which was not allowed in the two previous trials.
It was also reported that Morgan Philpot brought up the subject of the Jury's transportation to the courthouse today after they had been dismissed for the day. Philpot revealed before the court and it's observers that the Jury as been given instruction from Judge Navarro to park at an undisclosed location and board a bus to the transported to the courthouse. Philpot asked the Judge to answer why this is being done and what the Jury is being told about why they are being shuttled to the courthouse? Everyone is hearing about this as the information about the shuttling of the Jury is being leaded to the public. It appears to be part of the governments psyop, creating a feeling of fear that these men and their supporters are dangerous people. That it is so dangerous, they can't even drive themselves to the courthouse alone. Judge Navarro laughed it off and said, "well, it's because we just don't have any parking". It appears they are trying to manipulate the Jury AGAIN, since they have been unable to convict the men in the other trials. It is supposed that the multiple helicopters being dispatched to the courthouse at the time court is dismissed for the day and Ammon and the others are to be transported back to detention in Henderson and Pahrump, where the Defendants are whisked off in patrol car, with multiple other squad cars, at a high rate of speed, riding on the shoulder of the freeway with lights and sirens blaring and shadowed by a helicopter. This is also being used in this psyop to create fear in the minds of the Jury members. That being said, it is a false narrative and the Defense should be concerned. Let's be honest! Judge Navarro does not want the Jury driving past the posters and banners, telling about the wrongs being perpetrated against these Defendants and we as American People. She does not wan the to see the words "Jury Nullification" and find out what that means. She doesn't want them getting any handouts or talking to the supporters outside the courthouse. We should all be concerned because we don't know everyone who is on the Jury Shuttle Bus. We don't know what they are being told on the bus. We don't know if they are being filmed and recorded, which is pretty much a given in this surveillance state. Maybe the driver is an FBI Agent? Maybe the "driver" is listening to what the Jury members are saying about the case etc. and funneling that information to the Prosecution and the Judge, since she's clearly a part of the Prosecution? This information is truly disturbing! I hope this is not the end of the line as far as the Defense goes on this matter. It needs to be further addressed!
After lunch Ryan Norwood gave his Opening Statement. Norwood told the Jury that you may hear Ryan Payne say some difficult things. You may not agree with what he said or the way he said it, but don't let that influence your judgement until he can explain where he was coming from. He continued to tell the Jury that Ryan saw video and heard about what the Bundy Family was experiencing and went there to help protect the Bundy's. He may have sounded aggressive, but his intentions were good.
The Prosecution began presenting their case by calling their fist witness, Mary Jo Rugwell, who was at the time of the Protest, Director of the State Of Nevada Bureau Of Land Management. Rugwell began by telling about a survey the BLM had done in which they found cattle grazing from Gold Bute, where the Bundy Ranch is, clear down to Lake Mead, giving the impression that all these cattle were Bundy cattle running rogue all over the state of Nevada. These was an objection by Bret Whipple and Rugwell was forced to admit that they weren't all Bundy cattle. A Prosecution "slight of hand". Rugwell also testified under oath that the goal of the BLM was to impound the cattle to either give back to Cliven Bundy or to let him put them on his 160 acre private property ranch, or sell them and give him the money. Rugwell told the court that they never intended to sell the cattle and keep the money. Rugwell, during her testimony, said the cattle were being impounded because of "environmental reasons" relating to the soil being trampled upon and the "risk they presented to the Desert Tortoise", but the main reason was that Bundy had his cattle on the land without a permit. Proving the point that the plans they were executing were a proverbial "arm twisting" to get Bundy back into the permit process again. Apparently the permit would have made the environmental harm null and void. Rugwell said, "if he had paid the permit fee, the BLM would have granted him 10 more years hassle free. Demonstrating that if you bow down to the governments feet you will not be charged, indicted and imprisoned and presumed guilty until you prove your innocent. King George is doing somersaults in his grave! A good example of this is Joe Robertson. Losing his God Given Rights for building a pond on his own property without a government permit, flying in the face of the constitution itself. A document was released to the public today showing the amount for "trespass fees" charged to Cliven Bundy by the BLM to the amount of $8815.00 for over 10 years! Cliven tried to pay the Clark County Nevada government this amount by check, but the government never cashed it because they had no way of accepting a payment of this type. His only argument with the "fee" was that he did not owe it to the BLM. Now the BLM spent more on the Contract Cowboys for rounding up Cliven's cattle to the tune of over $100,000,000.00. The government has inflated that to over $100 Million spent on the trials of these men. A final note on Mary Jo Rugwell, during her testimony before the court she was presented a map of Nevada. She was asked to point out where Hoover Dam was, and she could not do it! She was the Director over the State Of Nevada and she didn't even look at the maps enough, get out of her office enough, to know where the Hoover Dam was! The most iconic, the most visited landmark, next the Las Vegas, and she couldn't to it. This is why what LaVoy Finicum said is so important about "Exclusive Legislative Ability". "That a bureaucrat in an office somewhere sitting at a desk that can write a statute that has the force of law and send it out for enforcement by Federal Rangers, who are armed and can enforce it by lethal means if necessary. If a person gets crosswise with one of these statutes, they are then hauled into a Federal Court and tried by a Federal Judge. All three branches of power combined under one head. None of these people, do we the people, have the power to recall. In other words, we do not elect them and they are not accountable to us".
It was said that Ryan Bundy explained this "permit process" to the court as follows, "we are not losing our rights overseas. We are losing our rights in our own back yards. We are giving away these rights and buying them back as privileges. It's like renting a house. You have privileges while you are there, but if you own the house you don't have to pay rent, because you have the rights to the house". It was also reported that the Prosecution has not objected to one thing presented since this trial began. Another small victory.
November 14, 2017
Micah McGuire Plead Guilty to Count #2 "Conspiracy" to Impede A Federal Officer From Doing "His Duty". This is a Felony, not a misdemeanor as reported by some yesterday. McGuire may be sentenced to between 6 and 15 years in prison, sources say who attended the Hearing. The Prosecution deemed McGuire "no longer a threat to society", now that he has plead guilty, in contrast to the remaining Defendants being held in "detention" for almost 2 years now for their pleading not guilty. This is evidence that what we've been broadcasting to the American People is true, that the government assumes you are GUILTY until you go to court and prove your innocence. McGuire was asked during proceedings to put a voice to his declaration of "Guilty to Count #2", which he did, then he was asked to agree to a statement in court by the Prosecution that Cliven Bundy was the leader of the "Conspiracy". This is problematic for the remaining Defendants because the Prosecution may use his statements in trial against the Defendants, and Cliven Bundy in particular, opening up the probability that Micah McGuire testify for the Prosecution against Cliven. McGuire was said to have been immediately released. Sentencing February 16, 2018.
Opening Statements by the Prosecution began with Steve Myhre actually bringing in evidence of snipers, Davey Bundy being thrown to the ground and carted of to multiple government facilities that wouldn't take him because there were no charging documents for taking pictures from the side of the road, and as Myhre said, "in a closed area". Myhre did admit that Dave was taking pictures of snipers. Next Myhre brought up the subject of Eric Parker and Scott Drexler on the bridge on April 12, 2014, showing photos of them with guns stating, "they were intimidating federal officers", which the Prosecution has still not been successful in getting a conviction due to his claims, all subjects that the Defendants in the two proceedings trials were forbidden to talk about. Myhre then went to work making the claim that Pete Santilli lead the "assault" on the "federal officers" though his livestream and radio program. That Santilli, who entered into a plea agreement to vacate his seat at the Defendants table during this trial, asked people to come to the Bundy Ranch. Myhre went on at length telling how the Jury would hear a lot about Santilli's part in the "Standoff", and that he was responsible for what happened via his broadcasts. Myhre, using a projector to show photo/video evidence he was referring to, at this point, put up a photo of a man he said was Pete Santilli. It was on display for approximately 8 minutes before the court. Throughout the display of this photo Myhre continued to tell the Jury it was Santilli, but courtroom observers, and I'm sure the Defense, recognized this photo was NOT Pete Santilli, but I guess no one on the Prosecution team could identify Pete Santilli if they had to, because the photo remained up for the duration of the "Santilli shpeal". Myhre continued to tell the Jury that the "use of public lands are many. One being Mining. Second, scientists use this public land and environmentalists use it and then, Ranchers. Cliven Bundy abused this public land. His cattle became such a problem that they took over the public land. They became dangerous to the public. The cattle were left out on the range alone, without any human interaction". This is what happens when a "city boy" tries to explain a cattle's life in relation to the open range and the Rancher. Myhre continued, "the cattle had become such a problem that they had spread over 587,000,000 acres the BLM had to do something"!
Courtroom Observers reported that Dan Love's name was actually allowed to be spoken in court today, by the Prosecution, without Judge Gloria Navarro's objection. They also report that many "militia" member's names were brought up in Opening Statements, although none specifically were mentioned other than the Arizona Militia, Myhre saying, "they had the most power there under the bridge". Although Myhre told the Jury that Eric Parker, Steven Stewart and Scott Drexler were militia members.
Steven Myhre then, in reference to several videos that went viral on the internet at the time said that, "Ammon Bundy took a swing at federal officer and kicked a dog, causing the dog to be tased". Myhre next made the claim that a Protestor picked up a rock to throw it at the BLM Employees on scene. This is the first time anyone that is familiar with the incident has heard of such a thing. It will be interesting to see what evidence they will produce that will support this claim. Myhre told the Jury that "Margaret Houston tried to jump in front of a vehicle and that's why an "officer" was forced to pull her back". Myhre continued by telling the Jury, "this is not about protest, it's about violence. It's about angry protestors pointing guns at people. They went there to intimidate. It's not about the Second Amendment. We, the government, sacred the Second Amendment". An outright lie or this would not have brought indictments, incarceration and trials! Myhre continued by telling the Jury, "you are going to hear about beliefs. These Defendants have a belief about grazing rights which are untrue. One's rights are not constitutional. This is about the rule of law, and these Defendants did not obey the rule of law". This concluded Steven Myhre's and the DOJ's opening statements.
This video shows the aggressiveness of the BLM Employees and shows them sicking the dog on Ammon first, and showing them approaching Margret Houston from behind and throwing her to the ground, the BLM Employee making sure to take the arm/hand that she would use to break her fall out of the equation.
This video shows the speed at which the vehicles were moving making it difficult for the Protestors to inspect them for Bundy Property including cattle and water infrastructure.
In this video it shows how Ammon, although reported to be Dave, was attacked first and showed restraint toward the BLM Employees.
The afternoon session began with Bret Whipple's Opening Statement for Cliven Bundy. He laid out the history of Nevada State Land Policy and the role the Bundy Family History is woven throughout this history. He presented evidence of the settlement of the West and began in the 1850's. He continued by saying, "this is not about money, this is about natural resources that this land hold. The water rights the Bundy's have owned since June 7, 1877". Whipple told how the scientists, environmentalists and those seeking to control the mineral/water right began to battle with Cliven Bundy. Whipple told how the Bureau Of Land Management tried to put Cliven out of business using the desert tortoise as an excuse. The BLM began limiting his cattle herd from 150 (the magic number by the way if your up on what ranchers have been experiencing within the last few decades), down to 92 head. Whipple told how Cliven Bundy began to protest stating that if he doesn't have cattle in numbers to use the water he will lose his water rights, which finally ended up getting the attention of several state legislators who backed the rancher up putting an end to the BLM's operation. Whipple told the Jury that Cliven has always tried to deal with these problems lawfully and peacefully, Whipple stating, "alcohol is for drinking, water is for fighting". Whipple asked rhetorically, "what was in the back of these dump-trucks? Cowboy's and trailers are for gathering cattle, but what was in the dump-trucks"? Alluding to the fact that there was water infrastructure in the back of the dump-trucks, which the government did NOT have a Court Order for, in essence destroying and stealing the Bundy's livelihood, their property! Whipple then told the Jury that this in a big reason why Dave Bundy stopped at the side of the road to take pictures, giving a short narration of the event, he then said "let's watch the video and you be the judge". The video was then shown in open court, another small victory for the Defense as Judge Navarro would not let ANY of this evidence in to the last two trials.
Below is a video that contains the footage captured by body/dash-cam of Dave Bundy's assault.
In this video Dave Bundy tells about his experience on that day.
It was brought up in court today that there were a lot of government informants involved in the protest at Bundy Ranch. As with Oregon trial, to the governments dismay, many informants were exposed. Bret Whipple told the Jury that they would bring in a lot of information to show that "not everyone in the wash was a 'friendly'". Proving that this operation was a set up from the beginning. Whipple told the Jury that the Bundy Family felt like they were surrounded by snipers and camera's and were in fear for their lives and told how Cliven Bundy was being recorded on video surveillance talking on the phone in his own home.
Whipple continued as he told the Jury that although the Prosecution is claiming that the "Federal Officer's" and Law Enforcement were so "afraid for their lives" that they continually did "threat assessments" scaring themselves to death, but that the truth is they were not threatened by the Protestors. Whipple told how when LVMPD came on scene they were working well with the Bundy's, telling how Ryan Bundy had ridden with one of the Metro Officers to the post and that Metro Officers actually ended up pointing their weapons at the "Federal Officers". Whipple stated, "being stressed is not a crime, it's their job"!
In the video below you will see how the LVMPD's narrative changed in order to secure charges against these Protestors on trial.
Opening Statements will continue tomorrow.
November 13, 2017
The Detention Hearing for Ammon Bundy was set to continue today, but the morning session and half of the afternoon session was a Closed Door Proceeding about potential evidence being withheld from the Defense. Courtroom Observers report that the Jury is also petitioning the court for evidence tied to Dan Love Agent In Charge. The Jury is asking for the Apple/MacBook(s) used by Dan Love during his strategic command of the operation to impound the cattle, en sight the Bundy Family to violence and remove him from his land. It is still unknown if the Defense was presented with the evidence of intelligence gathering via 4 surveillance cameras and 40" big screen TV. Judge Navarro instructed any of the emails tied to Dan Love to be redacted of profane language, political incorrectness and derogatory language used in describing the Protestors, as we have heard a sample of which were heard in the leaked footage of Bureau Of Land Management Employees. Navarro also made a big declaration regarding Dan Love's Black MacBook saying, "it may have been intentionally hidden". I'm willing to bet on that one! It was also reported that the DOJ will not be calling Dan Love as a government witness because of all the corruption Love has been involved in during the last few years. Other government witnesses may be impeached because of their association with Dan Love and being under his control. A big revelation by DOJ evidence provided in court today was that there were in fact FBI Snipers (RRT) present and in position around Bundy Ranch PRIOR to the Protest, proving the point that the Bundy's felt surrounded with their lives in danger and THIS is why they put a plea out to the public to come and stand with them. It was the Bundy's intention to defuse the situation, NOT escalate it. Strength in numbers was what they wanted. A demonstration of the fact that "when a people fear their government there is tyranny, but when a government fears the people there is liberty".
Other evidence in court today revealed that there was fabricated evidence about Ryan Bundy using profanity in a complaint by the US Marshall's Office and of Ryan being tased. Because of the fabricated evidence presented by the DOJ in court to secure Ryan Bundy's detention, Judge Gloria Navarro had to choice but to release Ryan Bundy on pretrial release. He was released to a halfway house this evening wearing an ankle bracelet.
Although we expected to hear much more from Ammon Bundy on the stand today, he was only asked a few questions regarding "Contraband", a thumb drive containing his discovery, and an unfolded T-shirt flung over the end of his bed. Although he was able to answer to these claims of "lawlessness", in the end Judge Navarro denied him pretrial release. It was reported that Judge Navarro sighted the same reasons for denying Cliven release by, basically saying she can read his mind and know his intent to be violent and a threat to government armed to the teeth when he never even carried a weapon.
We also learned today that Micah McGuire will have a hearing tomorrow in which he is expected to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge, all other charges dropped, and be released immediately. Micah was sitting in prison for two years awaiting his trial with the Tier 2 Defendants. It is being reported that the DOJ is offering all Tier 2 Defendants plea deals, so there may be more to come.
Opening Statements will begin tomorrow.
November 9, 2017
Today's Detention Hearing began by the Prosecution arguing that they were not given enough time for 5 Prosecutors from the Attorney Generals Office in the state of Nevada to prepare for their case against Cliven, Ammon and Ryan Bundy and Ryan Payne being released. Maybe they spent the night in the cell next to Ryan Bundy like he requested days before?
Judge Gloria Navarro began by making many prejudicial and derogatory statements about the men and, basically, pronounced them guilty in the courtroom today.
The Defense began with Bret Whipple arguing for release of Cliven Bundy sighting his obligation to his large family and ranch, and the several health problems he has contracted since being accosted by the FBI at an Oregon Airport and being imprisoned for almost 2 years, including losing half his teeth. Bret Whipple admonished Cliven be release because Cliven has a desire to win his case in court, therefore, he will show up for all court dates. Judge Gloria Navarro went on a diatribe arguing that Cliven is dangerous and threatened "Federal Officers" just by hosting Protestors on his ranch and demanding the Sheriff stand between the BLM and The People. In case your are not aware, the Judge is to listen and mediate exercising blind justice NOT act as part of the Prosecution team! Wonder who was sitting in her place yesterday? While listening to Navarro go on and on about her idea of the supposed "crimes" of Cliven Bundy. One of his daughter's sat silently shaking her head. The US Marshall noticed this and approached her and told her to exit the courtroom. She did so, but while exiting she called out Judge Navarro refuting her claims against her father and said, "you are telling lies"! Multiple Marshalls were now surrounding her. They tried to put their hands on her and she told them out loud, "don't put you hands on me"! She told them she would exit the courtroom on her own. She did not leave without reminding Judge Navarro that she would have to answer some day for her actions and be judged for the wrongs she has committed against her family and their supporters. After exiting the courtroom there was some yelling between her and the US Marshalls after the Judge banned her from the duration of the trial. A courtroom observer stood to exit the courtroom in support of the woman but US Marshalls blocked the doors she was trying to exit. The observer had some words with them telling them she wanted to ensure the woman's safety. She was then allowed to leave the courtroom after affirming her freedom to do so. In short order Judge Navarro quickly denied Cliven Bundy, a 71 year old grandfather, pretrial release.
Although my report included only speculation about Ryan Bundy's portion of the Detention Hearing saying, "it is assumed Ryan will argue for his release next week", after doing some more digging I have found the following. It was reported that "he did an awesome job"! Ryan brought up many good points that Attorneys present were impressed with. Courtroom Observers and Attorneys alike said his knowledge was commendable. In the end, Judge Navarro denied his Motion For Pretrial Release.
Next up was Dan Hill arguing for release of Ammon Bundy. Dan Hill presented a lot of Case Law on Federal Murderer's that have been granted pretrial release. Dan Hill was then attacked verbally with a volley of insults served by Dan Sheiss Assistant Attorney General for the state of Nevada. Sheiss called Dan Hill "young and ignorant in his Fillings. Sheiss said his Motions For Pretrial Release were "bogus", and Hill's claims that Ammon be released sighting case law were "lies"! Dan Hill argues that Ammon has not been convicted yet and was declared Not Guilty in his case in Oregon. Sheiss bantered that Ammon was guilty of all charges leveled against him in Pahrump. Ammon was able to take the stand on his own defense and countered Sheiss' claims he is guilty of Detention Charges. Ammon said he was told they are only claims, that he has only refused to take part in his own sexual abuse. The Detention Center even refutes the claim Sheiss made. Ammon spent quite a bit of time on the stand, although there were no reports of much of what went on, but what we do know is that Judge Navarro, as she slouched in her chair apparently bored as He!!, proposed several outlandish scenarios which included drugs and alcohol and his right to protest. None having to do with being a flight risk or being a danger to society, which are the actual subjects that should be addressed for a Defendants release. Dan Hill countered that Ammon had no criminal record and no traffic violations. Ammon's Portion of the Detention Hearing will be resumed on Monday morning.
Ryan Payne was denied pretrial release because of his pleading guilty in the Oregon Trial.
Courtroom Observers report that the Defense Attorneys for the remaining Defendants in the trial that still has no court date all attended the Hearing today.
November 8, 2017
The Hearing For Dismissal took place in Nevada Federal Court today. There wasn't much reporting on this today, although several courtroom observers and some Defense Attorneys found themselves dumbfounded when court was dismissed without Judge Gloria Navarro actually declaring a ruling on the Move To Dismiss. In interviews some observers speculated that Judge Navarro had ruled against it, while Attorneys said Navarro didn't actually made a ruling. A "head-scratcher" for sure. Why didn't the Attorneys say, "hey! We didn't catch your ruling on the Move To Dismiss, could we get you to do that before court is dismissed"? If The People don't start holding the government's feet to the fire, we're never going to right this ship!
I could only find one reference to one witness testifying in court today. A Mr. Sessions testified for the Defense concerning the surveillance cameras set up out in the middle of nowhere where the Bundy's have their cattle ranch. Others were erected at the "First Amendment Areas" and a "Tactical Operations Center". It is presumed that the live feed went directly to Washington, as Dan Love testified he was upset that Washington "hire ups" were calling the shots. Through questioning by the Defense Sessons apparently described one large camera on a pole about 5 feet off the side of the road that looked to be the size of a football, silver/grey in color, and Ryan Bundy described the camera having a red laser in it. During cross examination Steven Myhre tried to put words in Mr. Sessions mouth by stating, "you said that this camera was black"? Mr. Sessions spoke up and said, "I didn't tell you the camera was black"! Prosecutor Steven Myhre told the Judge, "why is the Defense so concerned about surveillance cameras? Las Vegas is loaded with cameras watching people"! Judge Gloria Navarro also addressed the problem with the intelligence gathered by the surveillance cameras. Navarro did express concern that there were cameras installed by the government, but that no one had taken a single note on what they observed through the cameras. Judge Navarro gave the Prosecution until noon Saturday (November 11, 2017) to produce the evidence obtained by the government by camera or anything that would lead to additional evidence the DOJ has not given the Defense Discovery. The Prosecution is vehemently denying the government collected any information via surveillance, but they can't put the genie back into the bottle after Bureau of Land Management Agent Alexandra Burke let it slip late last week during testimony. And, yesterday they found out that there was a SWAT Team out at the Bundy Ranch engaged in surveillance. In the end, the Prosecution did admit there were 2 cameras. Attorneys report that Ryan Bundy successfully made a case for more discovery being released to the Defense on the subject of 4 "snipers" was also brought up in court today. It is common practice for snipers to have high powered weapons and radios in which those in command can communicate with their "troops". It is presumed that they could use the live feed from the surveillance cameras to direct the snipers in their mission. This information is key, as the Bundy Family has always said they felt like they were being watched and that, "they were surrounded" confirming the threat of danger they experienced. This Discovery would afford the Defense FBI intelligence gathering and strategy, among other things. Well played by Ryan Bundy! This is also a small victory since Judge Navarro and the DOJ have forbidden the Defendants and their Attorney's from uttering a word about ANYTHING the government did at the Bundy Ranch.
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The FBI Agents, including Joel Willis, the Agent who took his 4 foot broom handle to the jersey barrier instead of Defendant Eric Parker's gun, continue to sit in the courtroom every day during trial/hearings, while defendants are testifying, as part of the Prosecution, and are also expected to testify, like they did in the the first and second trials. This is against protocol. As opposed to the Defense witnesses who are banned from the courtroom while the Jury is seated. They are supposed to be able to be present for the remainder of the proceedings after their testimony, but if Judge Navarro eliminates ALL of the witnesses like she did in the previous trial, the witnesses will NEVER be privy to the proceedings and the Defendants will not have the support of their family members who are on the witness list, and this is by design or Judge Navarro and, most likely, by the Prosecution. The Defense is petitioning the Federal Government to do an investigation of Proprietorial Misconduct in this case.
November 7, 2017
Today we were supposed to hear Opening Arguments, but instead court began with, former Juror #29 now Juror #4, asking that they be dismissed from the case do to financial hardship. There was some discussion about this but Judge Gloria Navarro did not grant the dismissal, so the Juror will return to court when the trial begins.
The courtroom was packed with reporters and supporters today while Ammon Bundy and his father Cliven appeared in court clearly unkempt and wearing their Pahrump jumpsuits. They are obviously still being denied shower, shave and the like. Henderson Detention Center continues to fail to process Ammon and Ryan into their facility, because they are counting on the failure to do so will be effective in denying the men visitors and standard treatment. In this case, they are flexing their muscles against to men because of the public complaints they are receiving. Ryan Bundy and Ryan Payne were clean, and well groomed both wearing suits. During arguments today Ryan Bundy addressed Judge Navarro stating, "put Steven Myhre in the cell next to me for the duration of the trial. I guarantee he would not be as prepared as he is today"!
Most of the reports today were of Bret Whipple, Cliven Bundy's Attorney and Ryan Bundy, representing himself. Whipple brought another Motion To Dismiss again, as did Ryan B. Ryan told the Judge that the Prosecution has evidence of crimes committed and continues to refer to the Defendants in derogatory terms, assuming them guilty by not allowing them pretrial release. He asked the Prosecution to produce the evidence against them, mentioning the recorded camera footage the government collected for over 3 years and the shredded documents, both were confirmed by witnesses Friday including an FBI Agent who was unnamed, but the Prosecution continues to deny they exist. The Defense asked the court, "what evidence does the government have that has not been given to the Defense"? Whipple continued to argue the men are not violent and should be released. The Defense made to argument that Ryan Payne, who plead guilty in the Oregon case, has not even been sentenced in that case yet and recommended options for release including a halfway house, but just like Ammon and Ryan Bundy who were found Not Guilty in their Oregon Trial, they were not released either despite protest from Ammon's Attorney Marcus Mumford, where Mumford was tackled and tased and arrested by US Marshalls in open court. It was revealed later that the government had no documents that allowed them to retain custody of the men, against Constitutional law.
Judge Gloria Navarro voiced her concerns that the Prosecution may be withholding evidence from the Defense and told the Prosecution, "it is very unusual that the government would set up surveillance cameras and not have kept any footage. Myhre protested the government has no such footage. Judge Navarro told the Prosecution, "I don't buy your claims. Evidence just doesn't disappear! If the government doesn't want it used in court, they can withhold it from the Defense if they think it may exonerate the Defendants. I want to know why it hasn't been produced". In the end Judge Navarro moved to continue the Case For Dismissal but with heavy protesting from Steven Myhre.
The court will address a Motion by Ryan Payne concerning the claims of crimes Dan Love submitted to the Grand Jury in which the 19 men were indicted on Monday November 13th. So, although the Defense Attorneys were reported to be working cohesively in court the trial will be delayed until Tuesday November 14th at 8:30 a.m., so the Jury will not be in the courtroom this week, although a new Evidentury Hearing and another Motion For Dismissal will take place tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday to address the detention of the men. Judge Navarro seemed to be troubled by the detention of the men now although this subject has been brought up repeatedly in the last 20 months. Steven Myhre protested, "if we had it, we would use it"!
Courtroom observers reported that the court continues to deny the public hearing assistance devices. They are claiming they are all being used by others in other courtrooms. Our tax dollars are not being used to the public's benefit. They also report the presence of many mainstream media representatives in court today. They described them as "racing out the doors" after proceedings today, perhaps to be the first to publish their report, an obvious change from the first two trials that garnered practically no attention from the mainstream media.
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November 3, 2017
Today an Evidentury Hearing was held in which new information was revealed. Through questioning by Cliven Bundy's Attorney Bret Whipple. For over a year now Ammon has been requesting the government turn over film footage recorded from 3-4 cameras erected by the Bureau Of Land Management sometime before April 2014 and maybe as early as three years prior. The government continuously denied the presence of these cameras and any recorded footage. One BLM witness confirmed the cameras did exist. The BLM and Dan Love admitted previously that they had been trying to make a case against Cliven for years, and these cameras prove they were surveilling the Bundy Ranch in order to collect evidence of wrongdoing. During questioning the government employee admitted there was a large TV screen mounted in Dan Love's office where at any time they could watch what was taking place on Cliven Bundy's private property, and at a minimum of 4 days before the Protesters went to the wash to bring the cattle home. This information never made it to the Defense Attorney's and their clients. It was withheld in violation of their Due Process Rights, Brady vs Maryland, otherwise known as Exculpatory Evidence.
Also, Whipple, through a line of questioning, uncovered the truth about the massive amount of government documents generated on sight at the Bundy Ranch ICP and other mobile offices. Whipple questioned 4 government employees and all but one insisted that no shredding took place. The lone witness that admitted that shredding of evidence did take place said there was definitely a shredder at the mobile command center at the wash. The witness said, "I didn't tell them to shred documents, but rather I said, follow protocol/policy in regards to shredding".
It was again exposed through government witnesses, (sorry I don't have names for you. None were reported in the sources I found). but presumably BLM Agents, said they were told, "something bad is going to happen" on the evening of April 11, 2014. Although they admitted no threats were made, they were told to "shelter in place" and were commanded to stay on site and were not allowed to go back to their hotel rooms in Mesquete as they had been each night that week. Which begs the question, "if it was such a dangerous situation, why didn't they cease operations and get everyone out of there before trouble started"? Whipple asked one witness, "did you see anything that could be viewed as a threat"? The female witness replied, "no". Whipple continued, "did you see any guns or intimidation"? Witness, "no, I was just scared of all the people and vehicles", although the Protestors were 10 miles from the ICP they were told by Dan Love that "something bad was going to happen"! Unbelievable!
It was also reported by courtroom observers that the government witnesses repeatedly used the phrase "I do not recall", a Dan Love favorite, throughout questioning. It was said to have been repeated over 100 times today.
It was also disclosed by the witnesses today that they weren't even sure who was who on the government side. They stated many were dressed in street clothes, and to the other extreme, military attire. So, how was the public to know who was from the government and who was not? Is there any question the public was intimidated by the presence of government agents dressed in "battle rattle"?
Neil Wampler, Defendant in the first Oregon Trial, was also at the Stand Up at Bunkerville and gave some personal insight to the government's case against these Americans. Neil said, "we didn't even know about Toquop Wash. Sheriff Gillespie told the crowd at the stage that the BLM was leaving. We didn't think anyone was going to be there. The People went there to get the cows. We were shocked to see the Federal Agents there! It was chaos. We took it moment by moment. Cliven was never at the wash. The government has been referring to this as the 'crime scene', yet Cliven was NEVER at the crime scene! Ammon NEVER carried a weapon the whole week! In the Oregon trial the Prosecution continuously claimed the Protestors created a 'fatal funnel', well in Toquop Wash the Federal Agents created a fatal funnel, and the Protestors were in it"!
There took place during proceedings today in one of the motions to dismiss discussion as to the Prosecution, Nadia Ahmed in particular, referring to the Defendants as "Domestic Terrorists". Ahmed denied she ever said the words, but had to admit that Steven Myhre who appears to be replaced with Dan Schiess, had referred to these men as such. Ahmed, channeled Hillary Clinton as she said, "So What! What does it matter anyway"! In reference to the 4 surveillance video cameras that were taping Bundy activities for three years!
In the end, Judge Gloria Navarro denied the Motion To Dismiss, but told the Defense they could file a new Motion because the "Camera Evidence" does now exist.
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November 2, 2017
Jury Selection continued today as the Defense continued to argue for additional Legal Counsel to be present in the courtroom to help with the team. Judge Gloria Navarro finally agreed to allow the Defense added support, but in a back-handed maneuver by requiring they sit in the gallery with observers where they are not allowed to talk, smile, look at each other and prohibited from bringing in electronic devices such as phones and computers. It was not reported who this person was, but through other research, I suspect it may be Larry Klayman. The Attorney being denied representing Cliven as his lead counsel. So, she looks as if she is trying to be accommodating, but nonetheless, prohibits the Defense Team the help they requested, it literally declares the person mute! Brian Hyde, a courtroom observer, advocates for the absence of electronic devices claiming "security/integrity" in the court case, but it is really just to prevent anyone from producing evidence to Judge Navarro's outlandish behavior as she is not remaining impartial but, is in reality a part of the Prosecution Team. The mainstream media have not put up a fight as Judge Navarro and the DOJ have literally allowed a media blackout for "the top news story of 2014", OJ Simpson got more media coverage!
There was more argument about which potential Jurors should be dismissed or remain one of the 16 today. The Defense used almost all of its "strikes" to try to preserve the integrity of the Jury. This gives the Prosecution an advantage for using their "strikes" after the official Jury has been assembled. They can motion to dismiss a Jury member if the Prosecution feels that person may deny them of a conviction. There was a lengthy discussion as the Defense tried repeatedly to have Juror #66 excluded, as this person had connection to the local paper LV Review Journal and the corrections system and stated on their questionnaire that they considered the men guilty. The Prosecution fought hard to get Juror #3 out because they had expressed concern about government tyranny and overreach. In the end Ryan Bundy kept hitting the point, in #66 questionnaire using their own words, "I consider the men guilty" proving to Judge Navarro you can't mistake those words for anything BUT bias! The Defense was successful at getting the individual dismissed. Then Judge Navarro took things into her own hands as she targeted Juror #3. In the end, she insisted that the individual had to be dismissed on "hardship" purposes, although the person was ready, willing, and able to serve and had no illness or medical condition.
Courtroom observers noticed an overwhelming majority of the potential Jurors were from Las Vegas proper. This indicates an effort by the government to stack the Jury with people who are "scared of guns" and people who advocate for the Second Amendment, as they may have experienced the terror and masacre on October 2, 2017 when Americans were gunned down in a local outdoor concert venue and along the Las Vegas Strip for over an hour.
The Jury seated at the end of day was 6 men, 6 women, the majority were reported to be "minorities".
US Marshall's continue to be a spectacle in the courtroom. Anytime one of the Defendants moves an eyelash a US Marshall approaches the Defense table, folds their arms and gives them the "stare-down" and they continue to eavesdrop on Defense consults during court proceedings. The Fourth Amendment attacked by government again.
Present in the courtroom today were 13 US Marshalls, 3 FBI Agents and 1 Bureau Of Land Management Employee.
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