Pardon my French, but

[vaskidmark]

What the Fity F are those Fers thinking if they are Fing thinking with anything but their 4th point of contact?

http://www.wowktv.com/story/22674521/prosecution-attempts-to-silence-jared-marcum-with-gag-order-reporter-covering-story-threatened-with-arrest

First they try to get a gag order to keep the kid, his dad, and his attorney from saying anything anout the case in public, because that "would be in his best interest".  WHAT???!!!!!???

And then -

Meanwhile, Jared met with prosecutors who withdrew their petition for a gag order, on the condition that Jared's parent waive the confidentiality that bars the prosecution from speaking freely about his case, due to him being a minor.

So now it seems to be coming out - the prosecution is getting its backside kicked in the court of public opinion before the trial even starts, and if they can't shut up the kid they want to be able to try the case in the court of public opinion too.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w186/vaskidmark/headshake_zps57056871.gif

This is so good all by itself I won't even mention the TV reporter who

had prepared a petition to intervene for the gag order hearing but before Charlo could present her argument or even deliver her petition to the court clerk, she was thrown out of the Logan County Courthouse, twice, by a bailiff, who said the judge presiding over Jared's case, Eric O'Briant requested it.

Why does the phrase "Rope.  Tree.  Some assembly required." keep popping up in my head?

stay safe.

[RoadKingLarry]

Grandad used to tell us that if you find yourself in a hole ya need to quit diggin'.

Sounds like those clowns are gonna double down on their full retard play.

[Hawkmoon]

I haven't found any reference anywhere to a legal defense fund for this kid. GOA and another group I've never heard of -- GOF (Gun Owners Foundation) -- claim to be accepting contributions for Jared's defense, but nowhere do they say that the contributions will go into a separate fund earmarked for Jared Marcum, so I don't trust them. Last night, after reading this report, I was so incensed that I Googled up what I hope is the name and address of his lawyer's firm and I wrote them a check, to be applied directly to Jared's account.

The prosecutor wants to be free to talk, yet when asked by the press to talk declined to do so. That says to me that the prosecutor is not interested in objectivity or justice, he wants to be allowed to release lies and innuendo while not answering any questions about that the public wants (and needs) to know.

Tar and feathers are too gentle.

[lupinus]

Tar and broken glass might work though

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[roo_ster]

Tar and broken glass might work though

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That would be in their best interests.

[Tallpine]

Is this the NRA t-shirt case in west virginia 

[TechMan]

Is this the NRA t-shirt case in west virginia 

Yes.

[HankB]

Initial statements from authorities were that the obstruction charge came because the student would not talk to police - his silence was considered "obstruction."

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/06/17/west-virginia-teen-arrested-for-nra-shirt-officially-charged/

Arresting officer James Adkins claimed that Marcum’s refusal to talk obstructed his ability to do his job.

The linked article now says that the "obstruction" charge came about because the kid wouldn't STOP talking.

. . .  an obstruction charge that police say hinges on the fact that he refused to stop talking when they arrived at Logan Middle School to arrest him . . .

Sounds like they're making things up as they go along.

[erictank]

Initial statements from authorities were that the obstruction charge came because the student would not talk to police - his silence was considered "obstruction."

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/06/17/west-virginia-teen-arrested-for-nra-shirt-officially-charged/

The linked article now says that the "obstruction" charge came about because the kid wouldn't STOP talking.
Sounds like they're making things up as they go along.

Actual charge = contempt of cop.

"RESPECT MAH AUTHORITAH, KID!!!!"

Reports I've seen state outright that the kid's shirt DID NOT violate school code, he was sitting calmly at the lunch table talking with his buds when the *expletive deleted* teacher came up to him and started pitching a hissy fit, ramping up when the kid actually knew that the teacher was in the wrong. Sent to the principal's office, he didn't change his mind or back down (good for him!), but didn't get aggressive or shouty either, and the cop blew a gasket when the kid pointed out that this was something outside of his legitimate authority. Don't know what the prosecutor's excuse for his idiocy is, outside of insanity.

And regardless of whether information comes out which might change any aspect of that relating of the event - if a cop can't handle a non-violent 14 year old who isn't shouting or being disruptive but just won't shut up when ordered by authoritah, he needs to go the hell home and leave law enforcement to actual professionals. Regardless of anything else that may or may not have happened, Adkins' reported behavior was simply disgraceful.

[Scout26]

Sounds like they are circling the wagons and ramping up the stupid/doubling down on the 'tard.  Not sure if the prosecutor is a an elected or appointed position, but if the former, he needs to be shown the door the next cycle.  If appointed, the good people of WV need to flood the Governor's office with "Fire him NOW!!" letters and e-mails.

[TechMan]

Sounds like they are circling the wagons and ramping up the stupid/doubling down on the 'tard.  Not sure if the prosecutor is a an elected or appointed position, but if the former, he needs to be shown the door the next cycle.  If appointed, the good people of WV need to flood the Governor's office with "Fire him NOW!!" letters and e-mails.

I think they split the stupid and then doubled down on the 'tard and it appears that Prosecutor is elected.

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

Actual charge = contempt of cop.

"RESPECT MAH AUTHORITAH, KID!!!!"

Reports I've seen state outright that the kid's shirt DID NOT violate school code, he was sitting calmly at the lunch table talking with his buds when the *expletive deleted* teacher came up to him and started pitching a hissy fit, ramping up when the kid actually knew that the teacher was in the wrong. Sent to the principal's office, he didn't change his mind or back down (good for him!), but didn't get aggressive or shouty either, and the cop blew a gasket when the kid pointed out that this was something outside of his legitimate authority. Don't know what the prosecutor's excuse for his idiocy is, outside of insanity.

And regardless of whether information comes out which might change any aspect of that relating of the event - if a cop can't handle a non-violent 14 year old who isn't shouting or being disruptive but just won't shut up when ordered by authoritah, he needs to go the hell home and leave law enforcement to actual professionals. Regardless of anything else that may or may not have happened, Adkins' reported behavior was simply disgraceful.

where did you read your reports?
this source, using the kid himself indicates otherwise
http://dailycaller.com/2013/04/23/eighth-grader-arrested-over-nra-shirt-returns-to-school-in-same-shirt/

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2013/0421/Argument-over-NRA-T-shirt-gets-eighth-grader-jailed.-Dress-code-run-amok

[makattak]

where did you read your reports?
this source, using the kid himself indicates otherwise
http://dailycaller.com/2013/04/23/eighth-grader-arrested-over-nra-shirt-returns-to-school-in-same-shirt/

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2013/0421/Argument-over-NRA-T-shirt-gets-eighth-grader-jailed.-Dress-code-run-amok

Umm... C&SD? I don't see anything in those reports that contradicts his argument. I don't see anything about the police officer one way or another, but the first link, at least, claims the teacher began yelling at the student which matches with Eric's interpretation.

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

missed the picture of the shirt?
sadly in todays world images of guns are a bozo nono
more so refusing to turn shirt inside out
kid stepped in it  admire his spirit   hope it doesn't cost him

[RoadKingLarry]

The big question is why the hell this is even a legal issue and not a strictly administrative issue with the school. If the shirt violates the dress code and the kid wouldn't take it off/turn it inside out then kick hm out of school and have his parents come get him. End of issue. Why the sam hell did the cops get called in the first place?

[Marnoot]

Why the sam hell did the cops get called in the first place?

Because there was a scary gun on his shirt! 

[dogmush]

missed the picture of the shirt?
sadly in todays world images of guns are a bozo nono
more so refusing to turn shirt inside out
kid stepped in it  admire his spirit   hope it doesn't cost him

That's the second time and second thread you've said that without any actual evidence that it's so.  Have you found the dress code yet?  It may or may not actually say "images of guns are forbidden". 

I asked my neighbors with a high school aged kid to see their hand book and it said "clothing can not be indecent, obscene or disruptive"  It then went on about gang colors.  I'd bet they're operating on some BS "nothing disruptive" clause.  If so it was the adult being disruptive, not the kid.

[lupinus]

. Why the sam hell did the cops get called in the first place?

Because they are *expletive deleted*ing morons

[Bob F.]

In WV, prosecutors are elected. Usually, all that's required is be a D-rat, no other D-rat running against you. Many real conservatives ( including yours truly) are registered D-rats simply because there's no Rummy's to vote for in the primaries. Hell, I knowingly voted for a convict in the primary, though the WH said we didn't know.

As I said in another thread, suspect dad pissed somebody off.

[Scout26]

Apparently there is someone in the DA's office with more then two brain cells to rub together.   I guess they read the tea leaves and checked the weather gauge and saw that they were about to be royally screwed by public opinion and the voters (if not in court).

http://www.wowktv.com/story/22709537/criminal-charge-against-8th-grade-student-arrested-after-nra-t-shirt-confrontation-dropped

[HankB]

Apparently there is someone in the DA's office with more then two brain cells to rub together.   I guess they read the tea leaves and checked the weather gauge and saw that they were about to be royally screwed by public opinion and the voters (if not in court).

http://www.wowktv.com/story/22709537/criminal-charge-against-8th-grade-student-arrested-after-nra-t-shirt-confrontation-dropped

Note that in the linked article it states that the Logan County School District publicly stated that Jared's shirt did NOT violate the district's dress code.
 
From the article, this nonsense is all the doing of Logan Middle School band teacher David Burroway (Remember that name - David Burroway) who decided to make an issue out of an IN COMPLIANCE T-shirt.

A lawsuit against the school appears to be pending - GOOD. They need to pay for the trauma they put the kid & his family through.

[makattak]

Note that in the linked article it states that the Logan County School District publicly stated that Jared's shirt did NOT violate the district's dress code.
 
From the article, this nonsense is all the doing of Logan Middle School band teacher David Burroway (Remember that name - David Burroway) who decided to make an issue out of an IN COMPLIANCE T-shirt.

A lawsuit against the school appears to be pending - GOOD. They need to pay for the trauma they put the kid & his family through.

Wish there would be a lawsuit against the police officer as well, but they are immune to punishment for their actions.

[Scout26]

Wish there would be a lawsuit against the police officer as well, but they are immune to punishment for their actions.

Mmmmm, not necessarily.   A section 1983 might be in order.  (Violating civil rights under color of law.)

[erictank]

Note that in the linked article it states that the Logan County School District publicly stated that Jared's shirt did NOT violate the district's dress code.
 
From the article, this nonsense is all the doing of Logan Middle School band teacher David Burroway (Remember that name - David Burroway) who decided to make an issue out of an IN COMPLIANCE T-shirt.

A lawsuit against the school appears to be pending - GOOD. They need to pay for the trauma they put the kid & his family through.

Thanks for the post, Hank. C&SD, that article backs up nearly everything I've read on the case to date. One of the INITIAL ARTICLES on the case, like the day after the kid was arrested{ETA - it occurred to me a little while after writing this that it was actually after the initial-arrest article was released; the actual event had occurred perhaps a month previously?}, stated that the school said his shirt was not in violation of the published dress code and that multiple students backed up Marcum's account that the teacher, not him, was the one causing a disturbance. This whole thing is on that teacher, the principal, and the police officer. In a perfect world, they'd be paying Marcum's way through college out of their own personal resources. As it is, I expect the county's taxpayers will be seeing a slightly higher bill next spring.

Mmmmm, not necessarily.   A section 1983 might be in order.  (Violating civil rights under color of law.)

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