Posted on 09/21/2005 11:59:37 AM PDT by pookie18
Judicial Watch represents Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson in claims against Jackson
(Washington, DC) Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes corruption, today announced that on January 17, 2006, Jesse Lee Peterson, et al., v. Jesse Jackson, et al. (BC 266505) will go to trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court after a ruling last week by Judge George H. Wu. Judicial Watch filed the lawsuit against Jackson, his son Jonathan, and others on behalf of Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, who was the victim of a physical and verbal assault at an event hosted by Jackson’s Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. in December 2001. Rev. Peterson is an ordained minister, who has dedicated his life to working with underprivileged black youth and men in our society.
The Jacksons and the Rainbow/PUSH coalition, who had sought to have the case dismissed, will now face multiple civil charges, including: Assault, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress and a California Civil Rights Claim. Jonathan Jackson also will face the additional charges of Battery and False Imprisonment.
Judicial Watch’s lawsuit stems from a public meeting held in Los Angeles, California on December 10, 2001 to discuss participation in Toyota’s “21st Century Diversity Strategy,” which had been announced after Jackson and Rainbow/PUSH threatened to boycott Toyota. After remarks from Jackson and Toyota representative Irving Miller, the meeting was opened up to questions from the audience. Rev. Peterson asked Miller if black Republicans and conservative groups like his organization, Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny (BOND), would have to go through Rev. Jackson’s Rainbow/PUSH in order to participate in the Toyota program.
Jackson told the crowd, “And the issue, for the record…is not conservative or liberal. The issue is certain parasites trying to pick up fruit from trees they didn’t shake.” Rev. Peterson testified that after the “parasite” comment, the crowd became “more hostile….Some of the words I can’t even mention here.”
Within minutes following adjournment of the meeting, Jonathan Jackson struck Rev. Peterson and Rev. Peterson was physically threatened and verbally assaulted by both Jesse Jackson and Jonathan Jackson. Incited by Jackson’s earlier remarks, an angry crowd gathered, cursing, shoving and encircling Rev. Peterson and one of his associates. “I feared for my life,” said Peterson.
Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said, “Jesse Jackson attempted to use every legal trick at his disposal to have this case dismissed, and he failed. This trial is a major step in holding Jackson accountable for his actions.”
“I’m pleased the court ruled in our favor,” said Reverend Peterson. “I am looking forward to taking my case to court and to forcing Jesse Jackson to answer for his actions.”
Is he real sure Jesse didn't strike him? Verbal assault isn't going to fly.
Pookie, is this for real???? You are a master at satire.....
"A 'civil rights leader' on trial for violating someones civil rights."
Jesse Jackson is and never will be a "civil rights leader". He's rode to fame on the coat tails of the true civil rights leader Martin Luther King.
GOOD.
LOL
Is there a list somewhere of a single case of Judicial Watch's that has been won? Have they ever seen one all of the way through to trial and victory?
If Jesse has to testify in court, will threre be a translator available? Jesse increasingly speaks a language that becomes ever more garbled with each passing year.
If it had been Winnie Mandela, he would have gotten a burning tire around his neck.
"Jesse Jackson is and never will be a "civil rights leader".
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I also agree with your ommision of Rev. before his name.
"...The issue is certain parasites trying to pick up fruit from trees they didn’t shake."
Perhaps the issue is certain parasites trying to steal fruit from trees they don't own.
But the depositions ought to be a laugh a minute.
"...Well...at least he'll have to pay lawyers/court costs..."
Don't count on that happening.
Only when it's known where the venue of the trial will be can we know if there is any chance of a conviction.
Sweet irony!
You mean there is no longer such a thing as "intitutionalized" intimidation, thuggery, extortion and racketeering?
Who'dathought!
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jesse jackass found guilty in a los angeles county court.
this i have to see.
Same thing.
I remember when it happened and I hope Jesse Lee wins big.
Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson is here in Los Angeles and heads up BOND (Brotherhood Organization of A New Destiny).
You can read about BOND here.
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