Subject: AZ Border Rancher Sued by 16 Illegal Mexicans
Greetings all:
With a friend who is a good friend of the rancher being sued, I attended that trial in the US Federal Court Building in Tucson, Thursday Feb 5th. During a break I asked the attorneys for the Illegals, if they were now in the country legally. One wouldn't talk to me and another did say they were here legally, (so they can be at the trial) (there are 5 attorneys working for the illegals) Those attorneys complained to the Judge that I was asking questions. Then the judge apparently told the U.S. Marshals, who have a big office in that federal building in Tucson, to "ambush me" if I showed up at the courtroom Friday! For what?? Can you believe that?!!! What is happening in our country?
Click on the link to go to the Washington Times for the story. From what I heard at the trial, the story is accurate. During cross examination of the gal who was supposedly assaulted, it is obvious there is absolutely no physical evidence that Roger's dog bit anyone, nor that Roger kicked anyone. What a bunch of BS. It is appalling. It makes me very angry.
Harry
Received from a friend in New Mexico
Subject: 16 illegals sue Arizona rancher; Claim violation of rights as they crossed his land...
This link http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/feb/09/16-illegals-sue-arizona-rancher/ is from the Drudge Report (http://www.drudgereport.com/) which I scan every morning for the latest headlines. I wish Rodger well but am pessimistic that he will prevail.
I thought there was something about facing your accuser... not a bunch of attorneys.
I suspected this case was a load of BS from the outset, considering how Barnett was careful to turn over trespassers to authorities. Barnett is being set up as an example to ranchers and property owners who object to illegal aliens running roughshod across their properties. Now who would have the highest interest in that?
I would like to set up an internet-based legal defense fund to aid in this man’s fight. Do you have any idea how to contact him, or contact information for his attorneys?
This issue makes my blood boil, and we are going to see more and more of these ridiculous suits unless we act. My longterm goal is to start a fund that would serve as a legal defense fund to ANYONE needing assistance of this sort.