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GAY MARRIAGE Unlawful - New Paltz, New York Police Chief's Summons (Actual Summons Pics)
Smoking Gun ^
Posted on 03/05/2004 3:32:32 PM PST by Happy2BMe
MARCH 3--The New York mayor who married same-sex couples last week was hit yesterday with a 19-count criminal complaint charging him with illegally solemnizing those unions. Jason West, the 26-year-old New Paltz mayor, is scheduled to be arraigned this evening on the misdemeanor charges, which carry a maximum of a year in jail or a $500 fine. New Paltz Police Chief Raymond Zappone personally handed West the criminal summons yesterday afternoon after consulting with the local district attorney. For his part, West has vowed to continue marrying gay couples this weekend, claiming that his action is supported by New York State's constitution, which guarantees equal protection to all.
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; US: New York
KEYWORDS: civilunion; gay; homosexualagenda; lawbreakers; marriage; newpaltz; newyork; stunt
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posted on
03/05/2004 3:32:33 PM PST
by
Happy2BMe
To: Barnacle; *Homosexual Agenda; little jeremiah; autoresponder; MeekOneGOP; B4Ranch; Sabertooth
It would have been an honor to have accompanied Chief Zappona to the scene of the crime.
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posted on
03/05/2004 3:34:32 PM PST
by
Happy2BMe
(U.S.A. - - United We Stand - - Divided We Fall - - Support Our Troops - - Vote BUSH)
To: Happy2BMe
Hurray! Sanity is being restored.
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posted on
03/05/2004 3:35:00 PM PST
by
.cnI redruM
(!POT EHT OT PMUB)
To: Happy2BMe
Just can't wait to see this guy get martyrized by the media. But I'm still happy to see someone standing up to the madness. Chief Zappone is going to need all the moral support we can give him.
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posted on
03/05/2004 3:37:31 PM PST
by
inquest
(The only problem with partisanship is that it leads to bipartisanship)
To: inquest
He can't perform any ceremonies from jail, can he?
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posted on
03/05/2004 3:53:27 PM PST
by
nina0113
To: inquest; Barnacle; *Homosexual Agenda; MeekOneGOP; Salem; dennisw; Sabertooth; little jeremiah
"Chief Zappone is going to need all the moral support we can give him."
You can say THAT again . .
New Paltz, N.Y. Mayor Says He Plans More Gay Weddings
``I have broken no laws and I intend to proceed with ceremonies on Saturday unless otherwise advised by my attorneys,'' West said last night, reading from a statement. His remarks were carried by NY1, a New York City cable news channel. On NBC's ``Today Show'' this morning, West said, ``Our state constitution requires equal protection for all New Yorkers,'' according to the Associated Press.
(NOTE the "Bush-Out" GayPride Protest Signs)
New Paltz Mayor Now Facing Charges over Same Sex Marriages
New Paltz official hit with 19 violations for wedding couples without a license; could face year in jail
New Paltz Mayor Jason West, right, marries John North and Andrew Burgreen as gay rights supporters wave signs outside New Paltz village hall.
Gay rights supporters hold signs outside New Paltz village hall.
New Paltz Mayor Jason West
Opponents and supporters of gay marriage hold up signs in front of New Paltz village hall Friday.
Same-sex couples queue up inside New Paltz Village Hall Friday to get their notarized marriage licenses after their weddings.
Jennifer Smits, left, and Dana Wegener embrace just after their marriage ceremony, as New Paltz Mayor Jason West applauds in front of village hall.
Mitchell Savage and Michael Smith of New York City kiss after being married by New Paltz Mayor Jason West in front of village hall.
Billiam van Roestenberg gives a thumbs up after marrying partner Jeffrey McGowan outside New Paltz village hall.
Joanne Still, left, and Mary Mendola kiss after being married on Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, by New Paltz Village Mayor Jason West, in New Paltz, N.Y. The two, who have been together for 21 years, live in Accord, N.Y. Up to a dozen gay couples began exchanging wedding vows on the steps of village hall Friday, a spirited ceremony that opened another front on the growing national debate over gay marriage.
New Paltz Town Clerk Marian Cappillino refused to issue marriage licenses to the gay couples who were married by New Paltz Mayor Jason West Friday.
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posted on
03/05/2004 3:57:58 PM PST
by
Happy2BMe
(U.S.A. - - United We Stand - - Divided We Fall - - Support Our Troops - - Vote BUSH)
To: Happy2BMe
damn queers
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posted on
03/05/2004 3:59:06 PM PST
by
petercooper
(Florida 2000: Bush 2,912,790 - Gore 2,912,253)
To: petercooper
Maybe they will let him continue to conduct marriages from jail during visitations.
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posted on
03/05/2004 4:03:31 PM PST
by
dvan
To: Happy2BMe; .cnI redruM
I'm with .cnI redruM !! Thank goodness the leak in the dam is plugged in New York. Now to hope for the same in Californica and elsewhere !!
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posted on
03/05/2004 4:47:46 PM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(The Democrats believe in CHOICE. I have chosen to vote STRAIGHT TICKET GOP for years !!)
To: All
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posted on
03/05/2004 4:54:13 PM PST
by
Happy2BMe
(U.S.A. - - United We Stand - - Divided We Fall - - Support Our Troops - - Vote BUSH)
To: *Homosexual Agenda; EdReform; scripter; GrandMoM; backhoe; Yehuda; Clint N. Suhks; saradippity; ...
Good News!
We should let the New Paltz Police Chief know we appreciate his service to his country.
Let me know if you want on/off this ping list.
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posted on
03/05/2004 6:51:24 PM PST
by
little jeremiah
(...men of intemperate minds can not be free. Their passions forge their fetters.)
To: MeekOneGOP
Ahh yes, The Peoples' Gayocracy of Queerifornica. Thank God I landed a job in Texas.
I will give them credit for recalling Govenah Gray, but they are a long way from decency, a long way.
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posted on
03/05/2004 7:15:07 PM PST
by
.cnI redruM
(!POT EHT OT PMUB)
To: Happy2BMe
Well, this does it for me. I've changed my mind. How can
I oppose these folks opportunity to be happily married ? ... [snicker! snicker! snicker!]
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Good for her ! Glad to see some sanity in New Paltz Putz !
| New Paltz Town Clerk Marian Cappillino refused to issue marriage licenses to the gay couples who were married by New Paltz Mayor Jason West Friday.
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posted on
03/06/2004 3:12:10 AM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(The Democrats believe in CHOICE. I have chosen to vote STRAIGHT TICKET GOP for years !!)
To: MeekOneGOP; Barnacle; *Homosexual Agenda; Sabertooth; dennisw
Thanks Meek!
You know if the County Sherrif and the Town Clerk of the city mayor are openly refusing to abide by the major's direct order to honor his (the mayor's) gay (mairrage) authority - someone's gotta go!
Will it be the clerk, the sherrif, the mayor - who will be looking for a new job?
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posted on
03/06/2004 3:31:18 AM PST
by
Happy2BMe
(U.S.A. - - United We Stand - - Divided We Fall - - Support Our Troops - - Vote BUSH)
To: .cnI redruM; MeekOneGOP; little jeremiah; *Homosexual Agenda; B4Ranch; Sabertooth; dennisw
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posted on
03/06/2004 3:37:56 AM PST
by
Happy2BMe
(U.S.A. - - United We Stand - - Divided We Fall - - Support Our Troops - - Vote BUSH)
To: Happy2BMe
Finally, Kremer found someone.
To: nina0113
He might find the guy of his dreams while he's in jail. That's a TV movie idea!!
To: Happy2BMe
Will it be the clerk, the sherrif, the mayor - who will be looking for a new job? [ex] Mayor West I hope !
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posted on
03/06/2004 4:51:35 AM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(The Democrats believe in CHOICE. I have chosen to vote STRAIGHT TICKET GOP for years !!)
To: Happy2BMe
Chief Zappone needs to be temporarily assigned to San Fransisco.
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posted on
03/06/2004 4:59:30 AM PST
by
Aeronaut
(Peace: in international affairs, a period of cheating between two periods of fighting.)
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