The May 2nd, 2011 parliamentary elections in Canada are over, and Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper has received an electoral mandate to form the first majority Conservative government, as the Conservatives received 39.62 percent of the vote. The New Democratic Party (NDP) finished second with 30.62 percent, while the Liberals finished third with 18.91 percent; by finishing third, they cede official "Opposition" status to the NDP. Secessionist sentiment in Quebec seems to have vanished as the Bloc Québécois was swamped by the NDP.
But on a lesser note, Canadian White civil rights activist Paul Fromm stepped up to the plate and ran for a seat in the House of Commons to represent the Calgary Southeast riding (or House district). The CBC has the results HERE; click on the map to find the riding of interest. Fromm finished sixth in a field of six. Here are the final numbers:
-- Jason Kenney (CON): 48,206 votes, 76.26 percent
-- Kirk Oates (NDP): 6,493 votes, 10.27 percent
-- Brett Spencer (GRN): 4,079 votes, 6.45 percent
-- Brian N. MacPhee (LIB): 4,020 votes, 6.36 percent
-- Antoni Grochowski (IND): 224 votes, 0.35 percent
-- Paul Fromm (WBP): 190 votes, 0.3 percent
Considering that Fromm was not an actual resident of the district and had run unsuccessfully for mayor of Mississauga, Ontario as recently as October 2010, this is nothing to sneeze at. Had Fromm been a longer term resident of the district, he undoubtedly would have received more votes, possibly 1,000 or more. Canadian election law does not require a candidate for the House of Commons in Parliament to actually live in the district to be represented before an election.
Prior to the election, Paul Fromm discussed his candidacy on several threads in this White News Now subforum. First and foremost, Fromm wanted to promote the Western Block Party, which advocates the peaceful secession of Western Canadian provinces from Canada and their independence. Second, Fromm believes Jason Kenney, who also was serving as the Immigration Minister, was doing a lousy job, specifically criticizing the 150,000 temporary immigration work visas issued yearly during a time when Canadian unemployment is running at 7.7 percent. So Fromm wanted to ensure immigration reform was on the table.
But Fromm also cited a personal reason -- in 2007, the winner of the current election, Jason Kenney, got Fromm banned from the precincts of Parliament. On a motion by Kenney, then Multiculturalism Minister, the House of Commons passed an order banning Fromm and his associate Alexan Kulbashian from the precincts of the House of Commons for the duration of the Parliamentary session. They had booked a half-hour press conference in the Parliamentary Press Gallery to criticize the Canadian Human Rights Commission's assault on free speech on the Internet.
Afterwards, Paul Fromm characterized the outcome as a modest success. While he did not expect to win, he estimates that over 110,000 people were exposed to the immigration reform message, and noted that they attracted some new recruits and supporters. This despite the fact that Fromm was not afforded the same opportunities to advertise as other candidates, and a lack of all-candidate debates which would have sparked interest, confrontation, and publicity. Fromm actually thought he'd have a full year to organize in Calgary Southeast, but the Liberals forced the election a year earlier than expected. And they got their nuts cut off at the polls -- they're now the number three party.
But a tip of the hat to Paul Fromm nonetheless.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Here's Why Stormfront Moderates Their Forum So Rigorously
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The graphic posted above explains why Stormfront moderates rigorously -- and what can happen when their moderators let down their guard. Their primary subforum, Newslinks, got invaded by a troll called Aryan 101 who was just biding its time before it struck. I've never seen such a blatant troll attack on the main subforums before. But even as I construct this post, Stormfront has just deactivated Aryan 101's account and is removing the threads. They'll probably be all gone in an hour, so I screen-captured it to show just to what lengths antis will go to disrupt us.
Good thing, because some of those thread titles are disgusting.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Edgar Steele Found Guilty On All Four Charges By A Boise Jury, Cyndi Steele Rejects Verdict; Appeal Contemplated
-- All previous posts on the Edgar Steele trial available HERE, with the most recent post appearing first.
But Cyndi Steele, who stood by her husband throughout the entire ordeal and who testified on his behalf during the trial, does not accept the verdict. “He’s innocent,” an emotional Cyndi Steele said after the verdict was read. “He did not do this, and we have the proof, which was denied in the courtroom.” Cyndi Steele also implied that Edgar's politics were a factor, noting that her husband believes everyone is entitled to legal representation and had agreed to represent the Aryan Nations’ founder, Richard Butler, against the lawsuit. She said her husband disagreed with some of Butler’s positions but supported his right to legal representation, and has paid a heavy price over the years for that commitment. A video of Cyndi's press conference is available via Kevin Alfred Strom's website; the video wouldn't embed here. However, getting the video from KTVB Channel 7 provided an embeddable copy:
It's true that favorable evidence was denied; the two audio experts who could show tampering with the audio tapes were initially banned from testifying, and then when Judge Winmill changed his mind about George Papcun, he imposed conditions logistically impossible for Papcun to meet. It was not a level playing field, and it is questionable whether it was ever intended to be a level playing field.
One of Steele's defense lawyers, Robert McAllister, said he expects Steele will appeal. Another one of his attorneys, Gary Amendola, also said an appeal was imminent, complaining about pretrial rulings made by Judge Winmill that Amendola claimed prevented testimony from a critical expert witness and a full and effective defense. Of course, not even God knows how much money an appeal will cost. Steele is to be sentenced on August 22nd in Coeur d’Alene. He faces at least 30 years in prison on the most serious charge alone, possession of a destructive device in relation to a crime of violence; that time must be served consecutively to the murder-for-hire sentence, which could be up to 10 additional years. Considering that Steele is 65 years old, this is a slow-motion death sentence.
It is absolutely astounding that this jury could return a verdict of guilty, particularly on the three most serious charges. Admittedly, there were some ambiguities in the Steele case, such as the 14,000 emails to the Ukraine, and the tapes, on which Steele apparently discussed planned alibis for the day his wife was to be killed, appeared damning, but to find him guilty, the jury had to have done the following:
-- Ignored the fact that Edgar Steele Steele recently paid $2,779 to save his mother-in-law's home; why would he do that if he intended to kill her?
-- Took no notice of the fact that two audio experts who could have exposed anomalies in the Steele tapes were barred from testifying (what did the prosecution have to hide?)
-- Disregarded the obvious character deficiencies of an informant, Larry Fairfgax, who was exposed as a congenital liar in court and who sought celebrity publicity from this case, talking about writing a book and appearing on Oprah. Also disregarded the fact that Fairfax installed the bomb without telling his FBI controllers.
-- Decided that Cyndi Steele's defense of Edgar was a manifestation of "Stockholm Syndrome" rather than a truthful recollection of the events.
This was the verdict of a typical brainwashed Kwan jury who still holds a child-like faith in our justice system and federal government being simon-pure and inerrant. Had they been Alaskans, and aware of the prosecutorial misconduct in the cases of Ted Stevens, Vic Kohring, Pete Kott, and Bruce Weyhrauch, they would have returned a different verdict. We Alaskans have seen the seamier side of federal justice; it is much harder to fool us.
Reaction starts on page 79 on this VNN Forum thread. James Buchanan also weighs in on David Duke's website.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
The Edgar Steele Trial, Day Seven: Edgar Steele Decides Not To Testify, Prosecution And Defense Deliver Closing Arguments, Jury Gets The Case
On Day Seven of the Edgar Steele trial, Edgar and Cyndi Steele got the opportunity to visit one another and discuss the case for about 15 minutes before adjourning to the courtroom. Daryl Hollingsworth then testified about his interaction with Larry Fairfax in jail, and discussed contributions he was asked to make to Fairfax's prospective book. Afterwards, because Edgar Steele did not take the stand, the defense rested, and the prosecution and defense made closing statements. The jury got the case at 2:45 P.M.
Discussion continues on FreeEdgarSteele.com, the Vanguard News Network Forum, and Stormfront.
Media Story References:
-- "Fairfax 'book' considered in trial", Coeur d'Alene Press, May 4th 2011
-- "Edgar, Cyndi Steele allowed to meet today", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 4th 2011
-- "Fairfax to call book ‘An Act of Defiance’", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 4th 2011
-- "Defense rests; Ed Steele doesn’t testify", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 4th 2011
-- "Prosecutor lays out case against Steele", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 4th 2011
-- "Steele’s defense points to Fairfax set up", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 4th 2011
Summary: It began with Judge B. Lynn Winmill allowing Edgar and Cyndi Steele to meet together for 10-15 minutes with defense lawyers present. Although they have been allowed to meet in jail once a week since last fall, they have been prohibited from discussing the case during those meetings. Cyndi was reportedly quite emotional afterward, and Steele's supporters held a prayer circle before returning to the courtroom. It was probably during that meeting that the decision was made that Edgar Steele would not testify on his own behalf.
Then Daryl Hollingsworth, who met Steele and Larry Fairfax in the Bonner County Jail, testified he was asked by Fairfax to design the cover of a prospective book to be entitled “An Act of Defiance: Built on Lies and Deceit by the FBI”, and to include a picture of Larry Fairfax's logging truck running over an Aryan Nations member. Hollingsworth said he also was asked to include a picture of an FBI agent stabbing Fairfax in the back. At least 230 pages of the book have been completed. This seemed more like "filler" testimony than anything else; nice to know, but not a game-breaker. Then, because Edgar Steele had decided not to testify, the defense rested.
Closing Arguments: First up, the prosecution. Their premise: Edgar Steele's fingerprints may not have been on the pipe bomb found under his wife's car, but his "legal fingerprints” are all over it. Supporting conclusions:
-- Explained that although Fairfax's fundamental character basically sucks, everything Fairfax has said is supported by other evidence.
-- Read several quotes from the recording in which Steele urges Fairfax to get this job done and mentions the possible car insurance payment as a powerful incentive.
-- Reminded jurors of Steele's reaction when police falsely told him his wife was dead; police described Steele's reaction as flat. [Ed. Note: This is weak.]
-- Noted that the defense never gave a motive for why Fairfax would have really been the one to want to kill Cyndi Steele.
-- Maintains that Edgar Steele wanted to start an actual relationship with a 25-year-old Ukrainian woman.
Next up, the defense. Their premise: Although the federal government has evidence in its case against Edgar Steele, all that evidence points back to Larry Fairfax. Supporting conclusions:
-- Characterized the pipe bomb strapped to Cyndi Steele's SUV as Fairfax's “act of defiance".
-- Reminded jurors that there were problems with the recordings in which Steele appeared to discussed the plot to kill Cyndi with Fairfax, such as unexplained breaks and syntax issues.
-- Emphasized that Fairfax admits to attaching a pipe bomb to Cyndi Steele's SUV but didn't tell the FBI about it when he told them he could set up Edgar Steele.
-- Noted that no evidence shows that Steele had any reason to want his wife or mother-in-law dead; said Steele recently paid $2,779 to save his mother-in-law's home.
-- Explained that the communication with the Ukrainian woman was part of Steele's examination of the Russian bride scam.
-- Explained that the phone call Steele made to his wife from the jail doesn't qualify as victim tampering, because Cyndi Steele wasn't influenced by the call, and Edgar Steele didn't know of the specifics of the recordings when he called Cyndi Steele.
The defense won the round, but only by a small margin. Had the two audio experts been allowed to testify, the defense would have had a much greater advantage.
The case then went to the jury at 2:45 P.M. They asked to hear again the recordings and tapes played at trial. But here's something of interest: They also asked to extend their deliberations today until 8 P.M. MDT. This indicates the possibility of a quick verdict -- if the tapes provide the answers to their questions.
After seven days of following this trial, my opinion is unchanged. Not guilty of possession of a destructive device in relation to a crime of violence, use of interstate commerce to commission murder for hire, and use of explosive material to commit a federal felony. Possibly guilty of tampering, if the jury gets the idea there are enough ambiguities in the defense that they can't let Edgar Steele completely off the hook. Steele faces at least 30 years in prison if convicted of the most serious charge alone -- possession of a destructive device in relation to a crime of violence.
Discussion continues on FreeEdgarSteele.com, the Vanguard News Network Forum, and Stormfront.
Media Story References:
-- "Fairfax 'book' considered in trial", Coeur d'Alene Press, May 4th 2011
-- "Edgar, Cyndi Steele allowed to meet today", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 4th 2011
-- "Fairfax to call book ‘An Act of Defiance’", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 4th 2011
-- "Defense rests; Ed Steele doesn’t testify", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 4th 2011
-- "Prosecutor lays out case against Steele", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 4th 2011
-- "Steele’s defense points to Fairfax set up", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 4th 2011
Summary: It began with Judge B. Lynn Winmill allowing Edgar and Cyndi Steele to meet together for 10-15 minutes with defense lawyers present. Although they have been allowed to meet in jail once a week since last fall, they have been prohibited from discussing the case during those meetings. Cyndi was reportedly quite emotional afterward, and Steele's supporters held a prayer circle before returning to the courtroom. It was probably during that meeting that the decision was made that Edgar Steele would not testify on his own behalf.
Then Daryl Hollingsworth, who met Steele and Larry Fairfax in the Bonner County Jail, testified he was asked by Fairfax to design the cover of a prospective book to be entitled “An Act of Defiance: Built on Lies and Deceit by the FBI”, and to include a picture of Larry Fairfax's logging truck running over an Aryan Nations member. Hollingsworth said he also was asked to include a picture of an FBI agent stabbing Fairfax in the back. At least 230 pages of the book have been completed. This seemed more like "filler" testimony than anything else; nice to know, but not a game-breaker. Then, because Edgar Steele had decided not to testify, the defense rested.
Closing Arguments: First up, the prosecution. Their premise: Edgar Steele's fingerprints may not have been on the pipe bomb found under his wife's car, but his "legal fingerprints” are all over it. Supporting conclusions:
-- Explained that although Fairfax's fundamental character basically sucks, everything Fairfax has said is supported by other evidence.
-- Read several quotes from the recording in which Steele urges Fairfax to get this job done and mentions the possible car insurance payment as a powerful incentive.
-- Reminded jurors of Steele's reaction when police falsely told him his wife was dead; police described Steele's reaction as flat. [Ed. Note: This is weak.]
-- Noted that the defense never gave a motive for why Fairfax would have really been the one to want to kill Cyndi Steele.
-- Maintains that Edgar Steele wanted to start an actual relationship with a 25-year-old Ukrainian woman.
Next up, the defense. Their premise: Although the federal government has evidence in its case against Edgar Steele, all that evidence points back to Larry Fairfax. Supporting conclusions:
-- Characterized the pipe bomb strapped to Cyndi Steele's SUV as Fairfax's “act of defiance".
-- Reminded jurors that there were problems with the recordings in which Steele appeared to discussed the plot to kill Cyndi with Fairfax, such as unexplained breaks and syntax issues.
-- Emphasized that Fairfax admits to attaching a pipe bomb to Cyndi Steele's SUV but didn't tell the FBI about it when he told them he could set up Edgar Steele.
-- Noted that no evidence shows that Steele had any reason to want his wife or mother-in-law dead; said Steele recently paid $2,779 to save his mother-in-law's home.
-- Explained that the communication with the Ukrainian woman was part of Steele's examination of the Russian bride scam.
-- Explained that the phone call Steele made to his wife from the jail doesn't qualify as victim tampering, because Cyndi Steele wasn't influenced by the call, and Edgar Steele didn't know of the specifics of the recordings when he called Cyndi Steele.
The defense won the round, but only by a small margin. Had the two audio experts been allowed to testify, the defense would have had a much greater advantage.
The case then went to the jury at 2:45 P.M. They asked to hear again the recordings and tapes played at trial. But here's something of interest: They also asked to extend their deliberations today until 8 P.M. MDT. This indicates the possibility of a quick verdict -- if the tapes provide the answers to their questions.
After seven days of following this trial, my opinion is unchanged. Not guilty of possession of a destructive device in relation to a crime of violence, use of interstate commerce to commission murder for hire, and use of explosive material to commit a federal felony. Possibly guilty of tampering, if the jury gets the idea there are enough ambiguities in the defense that they can't let Edgar Steele completely off the hook. Steele faces at least 30 years in prison if convicted of the most serious charge alone -- possession of a destructive device in relation to a crime of violence.
Jeff Hall's 10-Year-Old Son Shot Father On Purpose, Had Past Record Of Aggression And Violence; Son Now Charged With Murder
The Press-Enterprise is reporting that the 10-year-old son of NSM Southwestern Director Jeff Hall told police that he intentionally shot his father, and the Los Angeles Times has published a detailed article alleging that the boy had a past record of aggression and violence. In a separate story, the Press-Enterprise is also reporting that the boy was charged in Riverside County juvenile court on May 4th, 2011 with one count of murder and one count of using a gun in the commission of a murder, and will have a detention hearing on May 18th. Highlights of all stories combined and summarized below. Discussion and reaction presented on Stormfront and the Vanguard News Network Forum.
KABC Channel 7 news video embedded below:
Summary: Most of the first three paragraphs are based on the L.A. Times report. Jeff Hall is the father of five children; the 10-year-old boy in this story, along with a nine-year-old sister, who are the two oldest children, were produced from Hall's previous marriage to Leticia Neal. When Hall and Neal divorced nearly a decade ago, Neal accused Hall of abusing the two children, but the charges were never substantiated. In return, Hall accused Neal of abusing the kids, but a September 19th, 2002, child protective services report filed in court stated that those allegations could not be substantiated either. Nevertheless, Jeff Hall was granted full custody of the two children in the divorce settlement.
Leticia Neal said she pleaded with the courts to grant her custody of the kids after learning about her ex-husband's activities with the NSM, with her most recent court filing on November 8th, 2010. But in January 2011, after Hall stated in court that his son and daughter had not seen Neal for more than six years, and had not so much as received a phone call, card, birthday present from their mother during that time, a Riverside County judge denied her claim and upheld Hall's full custody of the children, barring her from visiting the children. But Neal and her children were allowed to start undergoing reunification therapy.
During that January court hearing, Jeff Hall also explained that his son had been removed from several schools for his wild and sometimes violent actions, and that both kids struggled socially and academically when they were first placed with him. But he also said the boy was getting back on track.
Obviously the boy had a major relapse.
Riverside police say that the boy told investigators during questioning that he intentionally shot his father with a handgun. But Lt. Ed Blevins explained, "We don't want to say a motive until we can verify what occurred...We believe it was an intentional act. We think we know what happened, but tomorrow it could be something completely different." Blevins also stated that there were no reports of an argument or other incident preceding the shooting, and police have never responded to any domestic disturbance calls at the Hall residence. A number of people are troubled by the fact that the other four kids have been removed from the home, hopefully a temporary precaution; some suspect it's actually because of Jeff Hall's politics. In Winnipeg, Canada, a couple with national socialist leanings actually had their two kids permanently taken away from them by the state simply because of the couple's politics.
As for the boy, he appeared before a Riverside County Juvenile Court judge and was charged with one count of murder and one count involving the use of a gun in the commission of murder on Wednesday May 5th and will have a detention hearing (the same as an arraignment hearing for an adult) on May 18th. The detention hearing was postponed for two weeks to allow the boy's biological mother, Leticia Neal, an opportunity to find private counsel; the boy is currently represented by Matt Hardy, a public defender who says an insanity defense is being considered. Because he is under 14, the boy will not be tried as an adult.
If found guilty of the charges, the boy could remain in juvenile hall until he is 18 or another youth detention facility until he is 25.
Those who want to help the Hall family out will find instructions in this previous post.
KABC Channel 7 news video embedded below:
Summary: Most of the first three paragraphs are based on the L.A. Times report. Jeff Hall is the father of five children; the 10-year-old boy in this story, along with a nine-year-old sister, who are the two oldest children, were produced from Hall's previous marriage to Leticia Neal. When Hall and Neal divorced nearly a decade ago, Neal accused Hall of abusing the two children, but the charges were never substantiated. In return, Hall accused Neal of abusing the kids, but a September 19th, 2002, child protective services report filed in court stated that those allegations could not be substantiated either. Nevertheless, Jeff Hall was granted full custody of the two children in the divorce settlement.
Leticia Neal said she pleaded with the courts to grant her custody of the kids after learning about her ex-husband's activities with the NSM, with her most recent court filing on November 8th, 2010. But in January 2011, after Hall stated in court that his son and daughter had not seen Neal for more than six years, and had not so much as received a phone call, card, birthday present from their mother during that time, a Riverside County judge denied her claim and upheld Hall's full custody of the children, barring her from visiting the children. But Neal and her children were allowed to start undergoing reunification therapy.
During that January court hearing, Jeff Hall also explained that his son had been removed from several schools for his wild and sometimes violent actions, and that both kids struggled socially and academically when they were first placed with him. But he also said the boy was getting back on track.
Obviously the boy had a major relapse.
Riverside police say that the boy told investigators during questioning that he intentionally shot his father with a handgun. But Lt. Ed Blevins explained, "We don't want to say a motive until we can verify what occurred...We believe it was an intentional act. We think we know what happened, but tomorrow it could be something completely different." Blevins also stated that there were no reports of an argument or other incident preceding the shooting, and police have never responded to any domestic disturbance calls at the Hall residence. A number of people are troubled by the fact that the other four kids have been removed from the home, hopefully a temporary precaution; some suspect it's actually because of Jeff Hall's politics. In Winnipeg, Canada, a couple with national socialist leanings actually had their two kids permanently taken away from them by the state simply because of the couple's politics.
As for the boy, he appeared before a Riverside County Juvenile Court judge and was charged with one count of murder and one count involving the use of a gun in the commission of murder on Wednesday May 5th and will have a detention hearing (the same as an arraignment hearing for an adult) on May 18th. The detention hearing was postponed for two weeks to allow the boy's biological mother, Leticia Neal, an opportunity to find private counsel; the boy is currently represented by Matt Hardy, a public defender who says an insanity defense is being considered. Because he is under 14, the boy will not be tried as an adult.
If found guilty of the charges, the boy could remain in juvenile hall until he is 18 or another youth detention facility until he is 25.
Those who want to help the Hall family out will find instructions in this previous post.
YouTube Video Tribute To Jeff Hall; National Socialist Movement Sets Up Memorial Fund For The Family Of Jeff Hall
[Ed. Note: Comments are disabled for this post only; this is intended to be primarily a memorialization.]
First, we have a well-crafted video tribute to the late National Socialist Movement Southwestern Regional Director Jeff Hall, showing him not only during moments of activism, but also spending time with his family, and in particular, his kids. He was both a dedicated activist and a family man. The song in the video is "Sleep Well, My Brother" by Saga; very fitting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mrF99MIGN4
The NSM has set up a memorial fund for those who want to contribute to the financial welfare of the wife and five children of Jeff Hall, who was fatally shot on May 1st, 2011. Three separate channels for contributions are available. The information was first posted on the Vanguard News Network Forum and is now posted on the NSM website.
By snail mail: Make checks or money orders payable to Pete Urban; enter the name of Krista McCary in the memo line. Send to the following address:
Pete Urban
113 W. G Street #610
San Diego, CA 92101
Overseas wire info: Through Bank of America
swift number - BOFAUS3N
wire routing # - 026009593
account # - 0630234912
U.S. Info, any Bank of America except California: Get an out-of-state deposit slip account in California:
account # - 0630234912
The account will accept transfers, wires and online banking from any banks. The account is under Peter Urban with Krista McCray as beneficiary on the deposit slip; either name can be used or just the account number.
First, we have a well-crafted video tribute to the late National Socialist Movement Southwestern Regional Director Jeff Hall, showing him not only during moments of activism, but also spending time with his family, and in particular, his kids. He was both a dedicated activist and a family man. The song in the video is "Sleep Well, My Brother" by Saga; very fitting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mrF99MIGN4
The NSM has set up a memorial fund for those who want to contribute to the financial welfare of the wife and five children of Jeff Hall, who was fatally shot on May 1st, 2011. Three separate channels for contributions are available. The information was first posted on the Vanguard News Network Forum and is now posted on the NSM website.
By snail mail: Make checks or money orders payable to Pete Urban; enter the name of Krista McCary in the memo line. Send to the following address:
Pete Urban
113 W. G Street #610
San Diego, CA 92101
Overseas wire info: Through Bank of America
swift number - BOFAUS3N
wire routing # - 026009593
account # - 0630234912
U.S. Info, any Bank of America except California: Get an out-of-state deposit slip account in California:
account # - 0630234912
The account will accept transfers, wires and online banking from any banks. The account is under Peter Urban with Krista McCray as beneficiary on the deposit slip; either name can be used or just the account number.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
The Edgar Steele Trial, Day Six: Judge Lynn Winmill Disallows Remote Testimony By Audio Expert George Papcun, Will Review Larry Fairfax's Notes
Day Six of the Edgar Steele trial proved to be short; on May 3rd, 2011, the jury was sent home for the day early after Judge B. Lynn Winmill disallowed a request by the defense to let audio expert George Papcun give testimony remotely from his present location in Bora Bora. Judge Winmill is also reviewing Larry Fairfax's handwritten notes to determine if Steele's defense team are entitled to the material.
Discussion continues on FreeEdgarSteele.com, the Vanguard News Network Forum, and Stormfront.
Media Story References:
-- "Defense expert to refute Steele recording", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 2nd 2011
-- "Judge reviewing Fairfax’s jail writings", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 3rd 2011
-- "Expert may not testify; Steele still could", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 3rd 2011
Summary: Judge Winmill ruled that audio expert George Papcun could not deliver testimony remotely from Bora Bora, where he is currently vacationing, although the judge did say there's a chance Papcun could fly to Boise overnight and testify on May 4th. Edgar Steele's defense team failed to subpoena Papcun, but had still requested a two-day extension to give them time to get Papcun to Boise. If Papcun testifies, prosecutors will present rebuttal witnesses.
On April 21st, Judge Winmill had ruled that neither of the two audio experts, George Papcun and Dennis Walsh, would be allowed to testify at the trial primarily because he questioned the sufficiency of their background and experience. However, the door to Papcun's testimony was re-opened on May 2nd by testimony from both Cyndi Steele and, in particular, Kelsey Steele; Kelsey Steele testified that on the recording of her father discussing a plot to kill her mother, she recognized her father's voice on parts of the recording but not on others; the speech patterns varied.
The defense is contending that the audio tapes have been altered to prejudice the case against Steele; George Papcun, who holds a PhD in acoustic phonetics and whose resume shows work on the Jon Benet Ramsey trial, work on recordings for Paula Abdul and work for the Associated Press on the O.J. Simpson trial, examined the recordings and found unexplained anomalies that could have been triggered by editing, or by other factors including electronic glitches, and noted that they were of poor quality. Some have claimed there are as many as 351 different anomalies.
Judge Winmill is also reviewing Larry Fairfax's handwritten notes to determine if defense lawyers in Edgar Steele's murder-for-hire case are entitled to the material. This became an issue when he ordered prosecutors to obtain the 238 pages of notes last week. Prosecutors had objected to Winmill's request, saying they are not evidence under federal case law. But because Winmill forced prosecutors to obtain the notes, Steele's lawyer, Robert McAllister, argued they needed to be provided to the defense. Fairfax's lawyer, John Miller, also objected to the defense request, noting that no one has been subpoenaed for the material, defense lawyer Robert McAllister said he didn't subpoena the notes before trial because he didn't know they existed until Fairfax referenced them in cross examination last week.
Yet to be determined is if Edgar Steele himself will testify. If neither Papcun nor Steele testify, the defense could rest and the case turned over to the jury as early as May 4th. Judge Winmill's goal is to give the case to the jury by the close of business on May 5th.
Analysis: The best-case scenario is if Fairfax's notes are made available to the defense, Papcun tesifies, and, if capable of doing so credibly, Edgar Steele himself testifies. If all three of these conditions are met, the chances of an acquittal on the three most serious charges are good.
While Edgar Steele's health may be an issue, his testimony would be essential. If he fails to testify in his own defense after his wife, Cyndi, testified so fervently and faithfully on his behalf, there's a risk the jury might perceive him as hiding behind his wife's skirts. With 11 women on the primary jury, that could be fatal to Edgar Steele's cause. But Steele must testify coherently; he can't just get up there and start aimlessly rambling about "ZOG".
Discussion continues on FreeEdgarSteele.com, the Vanguard News Network Forum, and Stormfront.
Media Story References:
-- "Defense expert to refute Steele recording", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 2nd 2011
-- "Judge reviewing Fairfax’s jail writings", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 3rd 2011
-- "Expert may not testify; Steele still could", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 3rd 2011
Summary: Judge Winmill ruled that audio expert George Papcun could not deliver testimony remotely from Bora Bora, where he is currently vacationing, although the judge did say there's a chance Papcun could fly to Boise overnight and testify on May 4th. Edgar Steele's defense team failed to subpoena Papcun, but had still requested a two-day extension to give them time to get Papcun to Boise. If Papcun testifies, prosecutors will present rebuttal witnesses.
Update: According to Cyndi Steele, Papcun would have needed to be in the courtroom by 8:30 A.M. on May 4th to be allowed to testify. Flying him in commercially would have resulted in an arrival by 4:20 P.M. They examined the possibility of flying Papcun in by private jet at a cost of $120,000, but the window of opportunity quickly closed. So Papcun will not be testifying.
On April 21st, Judge Winmill had ruled that neither of the two audio experts, George Papcun and Dennis Walsh, would be allowed to testify at the trial primarily because he questioned the sufficiency of their background and experience. However, the door to Papcun's testimony was re-opened on May 2nd by testimony from both Cyndi Steele and, in particular, Kelsey Steele; Kelsey Steele testified that on the recording of her father discussing a plot to kill her mother, she recognized her father's voice on parts of the recording but not on others; the speech patterns varied.
The defense is contending that the audio tapes have been altered to prejudice the case against Steele; George Papcun, who holds a PhD in acoustic phonetics and whose resume shows work on the Jon Benet Ramsey trial, work on recordings for Paula Abdul and work for the Associated Press on the O.J. Simpson trial, examined the recordings and found unexplained anomalies that could have been triggered by editing, or by other factors including electronic glitches, and noted that they were of poor quality. Some have claimed there are as many as 351 different anomalies.
Judge Winmill is also reviewing Larry Fairfax's handwritten notes to determine if defense lawyers in Edgar Steele's murder-for-hire case are entitled to the material. This became an issue when he ordered prosecutors to obtain the 238 pages of notes last week. Prosecutors had objected to Winmill's request, saying they are not evidence under federal case law. But because Winmill forced prosecutors to obtain the notes, Steele's lawyer, Robert McAllister, argued they needed to be provided to the defense. Fairfax's lawyer, John Miller, also objected to the defense request, noting that no one has been subpoenaed for the material, defense lawyer Robert McAllister said he didn't subpoena the notes before trial because he didn't know they existed until Fairfax referenced them in cross examination last week.
Yet to be determined is if Edgar Steele himself will testify. If neither Papcun nor Steele testify, the defense could rest and the case turned over to the jury as early as May 4th. Judge Winmill's goal is to give the case to the jury by the close of business on May 5th.
Analysis: The best-case scenario is if Fairfax's notes are made available to the defense, Papcun tesifies, and, if capable of doing so credibly, Edgar Steele himself testifies. If all three of these conditions are met, the chances of an acquittal on the three most serious charges are good.
While Edgar Steele's health may be an issue, his testimony would be essential. If he fails to testify in his own defense after his wife, Cyndi, testified so fervently and faithfully on his behalf, there's a risk the jury might perceive him as hiding behind his wife's skirts. With 11 women on the primary jury, that could be fatal to Edgar Steele's cause. But Steele must testify coherently; he can't just get up there and start aimlessly rambling about "ZOG".
Monday, May 02, 2011
The Edgar Steele Trial, Day Five: Ukrainian Woman Tatyana Loginova Testifies Via Deposition, Kelsey Steele Casts Doubts Upon Audio Tape Authenticity
On Day Five of the trial of Edgar Steele in Boise, Idaho, the testimony of Steele's Ukrainian correspondent, Tatyana Loginova, taken via deposition, was presented. After the prosecution rested its case, the defense began presenting some of its own witnesses, most notably Edgar Steele's daughter Kelsey, who called the authenticity of the audio tapes into question..
Discussion continues on FreeEdgarSteele.com, the Vanguard News Network Forum, and Stormfront.
Media Story References:
-- "Steele jurors hear from Ukrainian woman", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 2nd 2011
-- "Old friend of Steele’s describes shock", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 2nd 2011
-- "Steele’s daughter testifies in his defense", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 2nd 2011
-- "Woman: Steele said he was divorced", Bonner County Daily Bee, May 3rd 2011
The day's proceedings opened with the testimony of Tatyana Loginova, taken via deposition. FBI Special Agent Brent Smith, who is based in the Ukraine, obtained the deposition from Loginova and read from its contents. Loginova said she met Steele through an online dating website, exchanged emails and learned about his personal life. Loginova said they began conversing over Skype in May or early June 2010, and that Steele told her he planned to visit the Ukraine in August 2010. She claimed Steele told her she could find work, take care of their babies, make love to him, whatever would make her happy. But under cross examination, defense lawyer Gary Amendola emphasized that Loginova doesn't actually know if Steele is the one who wrote the letter. After Loginova's testimony, the prosecution rested, and Judge Winmill denied a defense motion to dismiss the charges against Steele.
The defense led off their phase by calling Jeff Miller, a partner with George's Cyclotron Inc., who has known Edgar Steele for 40 years. Miller said he learned of Steele's arrest when Steele's son, Rex, called him, and was shocked. He also testified that Steele once tried to enlist his help with research into the Russian bride scam, but that his wife talked him out of it. On cross examination, Miller acknowledged that he didn't know of the Steeles' marriage problems and that Edgar Steele never confided to him that he was looking for women on Match.com. Afterwards, James Maher, who is Larry Fairfax's cousin, traveled with Fairfax to check on a pipe bomb attached to Cyndi Steele's SUV. He wanted to see if the pipe bomb was gone because he thought Cyndi Steele was a really nice lady. He also admitted that Larry Fairfax once fantasized about appearing on Oprah. On VNN Forum, Donald E. Pauly notes that James Maher is the brother of degenerate Jewish comic Bill Maher; some corroboration is available HERE.
Next up was 20-year-old Kelsey Steele, one of Edgar's daughters. She immediately cast doubt upon the authenticity of the recording of her father discussing a plot to kill her mother, claiming that she recognizes her father's voice on parts of the recording but not others; the speech patterns vary discernably. In addition, Kelsey Steele said she grew up in the barn where Steele and Fairfax reportedly had the conversation on the recording and said she'd never before heard a train whistle. Prosecutors provided phone records that show a train passes within a few miles of the area, usually one per evening.
Next up was Allen Banks, a Sandpoint man who arrived at Edgar Steele's home for a trip to Spokane the day of Steele's arrest. Banks said Steele was weak and disoriented after medical treatment for an aneurysm. He saw Steele led out of his Talache Road home in handcuffs behind his back on June 11th. Banks said Cyndi Steele was present when he and Edgar looked at photos about five or six Ukrainian women who had been contacted as part of a legal case. Afterwards came Sandpoint veterinarian Robert Stoll as a character witness, who said that he has known the Steeles for years and attested to the couple's peaceful relationship, characterizing Edgar Steele as a "sweet, kind man". Then Cyndi Steele's best friend, Billie Elizabeth Cochran concluded the day's proceedings by telling jurors that she never witnessed or heard of spousal abuse in the 10 years she's known the couple.
Analysis: Kelsey Steele's testimony may have shifted jury sentiment back in the direction of Edgar Steele once again by casting doubt upon the authenticity of the audio tape. She has the advantage of being perceived as an expert witness by virtue of her status as a daughter without sharing the danger of being perceived as having "Stockholm Syndrome" that Cyndi Steele might have. The two character witnesses towards the end may also have anecdotally helped Edgar Steele's cause.
Discussion continues on FreeEdgarSteele.com, the Vanguard News Network Forum, and Stormfront.
Media Story References:
-- "Steele jurors hear from Ukrainian woman", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 2nd 2011
-- "Old friend of Steele’s describes shock", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 2nd 2011
-- "Steele’s daughter testifies in his defense", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 2nd 2011
-- "Woman: Steele said he was divorced", Bonner County Daily Bee, May 3rd 2011
The day's proceedings opened with the testimony of Tatyana Loginova, taken via deposition. FBI Special Agent Brent Smith, who is based in the Ukraine, obtained the deposition from Loginova and read from its contents. Loginova said she met Steele through an online dating website, exchanged emails and learned about his personal life. Loginova said they began conversing over Skype in May or early June 2010, and that Steele told her he planned to visit the Ukraine in August 2010. She claimed Steele told her she could find work, take care of their babies, make love to him, whatever would make her happy. But under cross examination, defense lawyer Gary Amendola emphasized that Loginova doesn't actually know if Steele is the one who wrote the letter. After Loginova's testimony, the prosecution rested, and Judge Winmill denied a defense motion to dismiss the charges against Steele.
The defense led off their phase by calling Jeff Miller, a partner with George's Cyclotron Inc., who has known Edgar Steele for 40 years. Miller said he learned of Steele's arrest when Steele's son, Rex, called him, and was shocked. He also testified that Steele once tried to enlist his help with research into the Russian bride scam, but that his wife talked him out of it. On cross examination, Miller acknowledged that he didn't know of the Steeles' marriage problems and that Edgar Steele never confided to him that he was looking for women on Match.com. Afterwards, James Maher, who is Larry Fairfax's cousin, traveled with Fairfax to check on a pipe bomb attached to Cyndi Steele's SUV. He wanted to see if the pipe bomb was gone because he thought Cyndi Steele was a really nice lady. He also admitted that Larry Fairfax once fantasized about appearing on Oprah. On VNN Forum, Donald E. Pauly notes that James Maher is the brother of degenerate Jewish comic Bill Maher; some corroboration is available HERE.
Next up was 20-year-old Kelsey Steele, one of Edgar's daughters. She immediately cast doubt upon the authenticity of the recording of her father discussing a plot to kill her mother, claiming that she recognizes her father's voice on parts of the recording but not others; the speech patterns vary discernably. In addition, Kelsey Steele said she grew up in the barn where Steele and Fairfax reportedly had the conversation on the recording and said she'd never before heard a train whistle. Prosecutors provided phone records that show a train passes within a few miles of the area, usually one per evening.
Next up was Allen Banks, a Sandpoint man who arrived at Edgar Steele's home for a trip to Spokane the day of Steele's arrest. Banks said Steele was weak and disoriented after medical treatment for an aneurysm. He saw Steele led out of his Talache Road home in handcuffs behind his back on June 11th. Banks said Cyndi Steele was present when he and Edgar looked at photos about five or six Ukrainian women who had been contacted as part of a legal case. Afterwards came Sandpoint veterinarian Robert Stoll as a character witness, who said that he has known the Steeles for years and attested to the couple's peaceful relationship, characterizing Edgar Steele as a "sweet, kind man". Then Cyndi Steele's best friend, Billie Elizabeth Cochran concluded the day's proceedings by telling jurors that she never witnessed or heard of spousal abuse in the 10 years she's known the couple.
Analysis: Kelsey Steele's testimony may have shifted jury sentiment back in the direction of Edgar Steele once again by casting doubt upon the authenticity of the audio tape. She has the advantage of being perceived as an expert witness by virtue of her status as a daughter without sharing the danger of being perceived as having "Stockholm Syndrome" that Cyndi Steele might have. The two character witnesses towards the end may also have anecdotally helped Edgar Steele's cause.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
National Socialist Movement (NSM) Southwestern States Regional Director Jeff Hall Fatally Shot In His Own Home In Riverside, California
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| R.I.P. Jeff Hall, 1979-2011 (in the foreground with megaphone) |
Comrades,
It is with great sorrow, and a heavy heart that I inform you of the loss of our Southwestern States Regional Director Jeff Hall.
Today (May 1st, 2011), Jeff Hall was found murdered in his home in Riverside, California.
A loving Father of five children, a family man, and a dedicated American Patriot. Those of us whom had the honor to know, work with, or spend time with Jeff Hall know well what kind of person he was. Jeff was a dedicated Father, his children were his life. Jeff’s spare time outside of family was dedicated to his extended family in the NSM. He spent countless volunteer hours on the California and Arizona Borders leading Patrols in efforts to halt illegal immigration, organized rallys, meetings, and events for the NSM countless times. Jeff was looked up to, and respected by thousands of people. He was well liked in his community where he ran for office last year, attaining nearly 30% of the vote as an open National Socialist Candidate. He touched the lives of so many people, and was a tremendous inspiration to everyone around him. His energy and devotion to our Folk and Nation knew no bounds. Jeff Hall will be greatly missed by us all.
There is so much more that I would like to say, Jeff Hall was like a Brother to me. In life he was a giant amongst men, constantly putting others before himself. A life cut short, your Family, and the Party mourn this loss.
Thank you for all the memories Brother. We miss you. See you in Valhalla,
Commander Jeff Schoep
KABC Channel 7 news video now available:
The New York Times reports that according to Lt. Jaybee Brennan of the Riverside Police Department, police responded to reports of gunshots at Hall’s home at 4:04 A.M. PDT on Sunday. Police found Hall with a single gunshot wound to the upper body; although treated at the scene by paramedics, he died minutes later. Police later detained his son, said to be 10 years old. At this point, no other suspects were being sought. The reason for the New York Times' interest is because Hall had allowed a Times reporter to sit in on their chapter's monthly meeting, where a dozen members had gathered. At the meeting, Hall discussed both mundane housekeeping items such as the need for members to sell raffle tickets for a fund-raiser, as well as a May patrol at the Mexican border in Arizona to help deter illegal immigration.
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| Jeff Hall patrolling for illegal aliens in the desert with the U.S. Border Guard |
Jeff Hall personified positive White civil rights activism. He was a fixture at NSM rallies in the region, to include the September 2009 Riverside Rally, the April 2010 Los Angeles Rally, and the March 2011 Claremont Rally. It was just two weeks ago that Hall attended the NSM Nationals in Trenton.
Hall also tried his hand at electoral politics, running unsuccessfully for the Division 2 seat of the Western Municipal Water District Board in Riverside County in November 2010. As Jeff Schoep pointed out, Hall also engaged in border patrol activity in California and with J.T. Ready's U.S. Border Guard in Arizona. And when a motley crew of antifa and Brown Beret types tried to bring the battle into Hall's neighborhood on May 29th, 2010, Hall and some of his comrades were ready for them and herded them out of the neighborhood while police looked on.
Tributes to Jeff Hall are already pouring in on this Stormfront thread. Some are questioning whether Hall's 10-year-old son really pulled the trigger; the cops seem to be rushing to judgment. The 23-year-old Hall, a plumber by trade, leaves behind a wife and five kids.
The Press-Enterprise is reporting neighborhood reaction. Several residents in the neighborhood said they were still shaken from the early-morning shooting. Some refused to talk about it, while others weren't sure how to react after months of what they described as intimidation by Hall and other NSM members who often visited. Naturally, the Press-Enterprise found themselves a Latino. Juan Trejo described a Halloween party at the home last year, when Hall flew a swastika flag from the home and guests wore KKK hoods. Trejo said Hall lived there with his wife and several children, one of whom called his son a "beaner" when the boy skateboarded near the Hall home. Trejo said in the two years they lived there, he had never spoken to Hall, his wife, or several children, whom he described as all younger than about 12. "I never tried to even say hello because they are racist," he said.
The SPLC has also weighed in, citing this blog by name. Their reaction is consistent with their traditional reaction to such events and requires no further discussion, although they do mention that Riverside Police now characterize the shooting as an intentional act.
A rather decent story was published by LAWeekly; they keep the judgmentalism to a minimum.
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