Posted on 09/21/2005 3:16:38 PM PDT by abigail2
Court Rules Jesse Jackson Must Face Civil Trial for Assault and Civil Rights Violations
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 Jacksons 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 Watchs lawsuit stems from a public meeting held in Los Angeles, California on December 10, 2001 to discuss participation in Toyotas 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. Jacksons 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 didnt shake. Rev. Peterson testified that after the parasite comment, the crowd became more hostile .Some of the words I cant 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 Jacksons 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.
Im 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.
To read a legal brief summarizing the allegations against Jackson, log on to Judicial Watchs Internet site, www.judicialwatch.org
Your #38
You attribute this to Jesse Jackson? Why?
Those are the Clinton years.
Watch for Jesse to claim he got stuffed in a garbage can and covered in poo-poo.
They clearly confused Jesse with Michael, whom they still love.
This is not to sound alarmist. It's real.
If you want a Google GMail account, FReepmail me.
They're going fast!
Judicial Watch? Forget it, this ain't goin' nowhere.
sorry, caption is in #40. No, Jackson opposed it tooth and nail and played the race card etc... Clinton went along with it because Welfare Reform was popular among people and Dole was hammering him on it, even so, he 'watered' down key parts of the bill, he vetoed the first 2 or 3 that passed. Credit lies with the Republicans, not Clinton. But, I wish Bush would do more to continue the progress.... like cutting welfare.
Jackson still oppposes any welfare cuts.
I'd love to know what companies Jesse Jackson is calling people to boycott so I can be sure to buy from them. Just my own little way of slapping JJ's face. Why doesn't he call for boycotts on the Miss Black America pageant? Only blacks allowed there.
I like and respect Rev. Peterson. I've read a couple of his books and he has a lot of good things to say and good advice not only to the black community, but to all people. He shows that you can be born poor and if you get an education (even if you do it later in life) and work hard, you will make something of yourself...you know, the American Dream. He's a good man and I hope that he keeps himself safe from Jackson's thugs. Jackson and his ilk are the ones keeping people down...not Rev. Peterson.
I wonder how Jackson will look in stripes? Wearing stripes for a few months might knock his ego down a few pegs...
In this context those are the Republican Congress years after the 1994 victory. The Welfare reform bill would explain some of that IMO. Clinton gets zero credit in view for any of that.
Okay, I was all smiles when I read this, but realistically....?
Jesse Lee Peterson is a good man, a true man of God. Can he compete with the likes of Jesse Jackson? We should say a prayer of support, so that JJ finally gets taken down a notch. Thanks for the ping : )
More ironic than being drown by a lifeguard
I agree. I think Jesse taught Hillary every thing she knows.
bttt
Oh I hope this is a real trial, with sensible jurists or judge.
Of course, he'll get the Michael Jackson / OJ Simpson type trial and verdict.
Do to major welfare reform performed by the Republican congress.
Unlike Jackson's "Reverend" tag, which was no doubt found in a box of Cracker Jacks.
This ought to make the swollen-tonged-one completely unintelligible.
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