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Democrats' Tire Slashing Trial Set (WI)
Madison.com via AP Wire ^ | July 19, 2005 | AP Staff Writer

Posted on 07/19/2005 9:52:08 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE (AP) - The trial for five Democratic political workers accused of slashing the tires of vehicles rented by the Republican Party on Election Day last November will start Jan. 9.

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Jean W. DiMotto, who has handled the case, authorized switching the case Monday to Judge Michael Brennan because she will move to small claims court duty in August.

Attorney Robin Shellow, who is representing Sowande Omokunde, the son of U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., had requested that the cases remain with DiMotto, but attorneys for the other defendants had asked that the matter be moved, as court policy dictates.

The trial was supposed to start last week, but the illness of Shellow's mother, who has since died, prompted a postponement.

The defendants are Omokunde, 25; Michael Pratt, 32, the son of former Milwaukee acting mayor Marvin Pratt; Lewis Caldwell, 29; Lavelle Mohammad, 35; and Justin Howell, 20. All are from Milwaukee except Howell, who is from Racine.

The five are charged with criminal property damage, a felony carrying a maximum 3 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Politics/Elections; US: Wisconsin
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Today's generation of Democrats. Be afraid. Be very afraid. ;)
1 posted on 07/19/2005 9:52:11 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

No fear here.


2 posted on 07/19/2005 9:52:27 AM PDT by BenLurkin (O beautiful for patriot dream - that sees beyond the years)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

When I heard that the trial was postponed because of one of the defendant's mother was sick, I got mad because I thought it was a stall tactic. I feel kinda bad now that I hear she died.


3 posted on 07/19/2005 9:57:52 AM PDT by jtminton (Help stop second hand rap!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

What a joke. It takes 14 months to BEGIN a trial for vandalism? I'll place a marker right now that this trial will never take place. The far-left lawyers and the far-left DA's office will come up with a plea bargain. These thugs will never pay a price for what they did. They are too well-connected, the wrong color, and from the wrong political party.


4 posted on 07/19/2005 10:00:40 AM PDT by Trust but Verify
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I think I would live out in the "woods" and take my chances with the "wild life". The bears, badger and other assorted is bound to be safer than city life.


5 posted on 07/19/2005 10:00:46 AM PDT by handy old one (It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims. Aristotle)
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To: Trust but Verify
I'll place a marker right now that this trial will never take place. The far-left lawyers and the far-left DA's office will come up with a plea bargain.

I'll say that it will go to "trial", but that the fix is in and they'll (surprise!) be acquitted. The Dims and the press will then gleefully rub our noses in it.

6 posted on 07/19/2005 10:04:07 AM PDT by CFC__VRWC ("Anytime a liberal squeals in outrage, an angel gets its wings!" - gidget7)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

They'll still WALK.


7 posted on 07/19/2005 10:05:16 AM PDT by funkywbr
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Today's generation of Democrats. Be afraid. Be very afraid

Actually, I'm to busy being amused.
8 posted on 07/19/2005 10:06:14 AM PDT by HEY4QDEMS (The destination is most rewarding when you enjoy the journey.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

In other news, Nancy Pelosi complained today about Republicans' ethical standards...


9 posted on 07/19/2005 10:07:09 AM PDT by thoughtomator (Abortion kills liberals)
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To: Trust but Verify

Wish this was in Federal, not County, Court.


10 posted on 07/19/2005 10:07:46 AM PDT by ncountylee (Dead terrorists smell like victory)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

i just want to know...did these idiots report their activity as "in kind" contributions?


11 posted on 07/19/2005 10:08:25 AM PDT by Electrowoman
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

This is a federal matter!


12 posted on 07/19/2005 10:09:25 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

"Omokunde" - where is he from? Sounds sorta tribal?


13 posted on 07/19/2005 10:13:09 AM PDT by sandydipper (Less government is best government!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Wouldn't it be great if they claim they were abused as children? Doh!


14 posted on 07/19/2005 10:14:23 AM PDT by Niteranger68 ("Spare the rod, spoil the liberal.")
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To: Trust but Verify

You are correct sir.....in the Peoples Republic of Wisconsin, the chance of a black democrat being convicted of anything is god-d@mn near slim to none. Heck if they were white democrats and broke the law they might even become governor


16 posted on 07/19/2005 10:19:06 AM PDT by newcthem (Everything I need to know about islam, I learned on 9/11 and 7/7.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Sowande Omokunde, the son of U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore

How is that possible? Is this one of those "I'm my own grandpa" type puzzles?
17 posted on 07/19/2005 10:20:22 AM PDT by schaketo (Not all who wander are lost)
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Background of the crime, and photos of all the perps are located here:

http://www.jsonline.com/news/metro/jan05/295825.asp?format=print

If anyone has time to c&p photos over here for future use and reference, feel free!


18 posted on 07/19/2005 10:35:02 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Okomunde also goes by the name "Supreme Solar Allah"
19 posted on 07/19/2005 10:37:20 AM PDT by johniegrad
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

This was not simple vandalism; this was an attempt at voter intimidation during a federal election. It should be tried as such.


20 posted on 07/19/2005 10:37:59 AM PDT by 6SJ7
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