Posted on 04/13/2010 6:11:11 PM PDT by kristinn
Edited on 04/13/2010 7:45:49 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
Our betters in the blogosphere and mainstream media have spent the afternoon tut-tutting those of us who suspect a political angle to the savage attack on Republican Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's chief fundraiser Allee Bautsch and her boyfriend Joe Brown last Friday night after a fundraising dinner in New Orleans.
The Hayride, for those who haven't noticed, has not retracted their report that the couple was attacked for wearing Sarah Palin pins, even though a spokesman for Gov. Jindal has put out e-mails to select reporters and bloggers saying they were not wearing Palin pins.
This evening, the New Orleans Police Department released a statement pleading with the public for information about the attack. The description by the police of the incident does not describe a robbery, but it also does not say what exactly precipitated the attack, nor does it report a motive.
The statement does describe the attackers as a group of "Caucasian" men, one of whom was described as "dirty" and wearing a beard and ponytail.
That describes a typical leftwing protester of the type that were hanging outside the Republican fundraiser taunting attendees.
Here is the Police statement in full, courtesy of WWL-AM 870:
Superintendent Warren J. Riley and members of the New Orleans Police are asking the public�s assistance in locating and identifying several suspects wanted in connection with an incident that occurred in the 600 block of Saint Louis Street . The incident occurred Friday April 9, 2010, at approximately 10:45 P.M.
According to investigators, the victims were walking from a function at a restaurant in the 400 block of Royal Street . When they entered the 600 block of Saint Louis Street , three to five Caucasian males made derogatory comments to the 25-year-old female and her 28-year-old male friend. When the male victim turned towards the group of men, one or more of the suspects struck the victim several times. At some point the female victim fell to the ground and screamed. The suspects then fled on foot. Officers in the area heard the female screaming and responded to the scene and broadcasted a description of the suspects and requested Emergency Medical Paramedics. As the female was waiting for EMS , she used her purse as a pillow. When the victim was in the ambulance, she discovered her purse was missing.
The female was transported to a hospital where she was treated for a broken leg. The male victim was also transported to the hospital and was treated for a mild concussion, fractured jaw and nose.
One of the suspects was described as a Caucasian male who appeared to be dirty, in his 20�s, 6�1� tall, thin build with a thin face. He had a beard and auburn color hair in a pony tail. He was wearing a light color T shirt and dark color pants.
The incident is on-going and detectives are in the process of determining if any surveillance cameras captured the incident.
Investigators are currently working on the incident and at this time the report is not available. Notification will be made to the media when the report is complete and ready for dissemination.
Investigators are in the process of identifying the suspects, as well as a motive. Eighth District Detective Sergeant Nicholas Gernon is in charge of the investigation. Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP(7867). You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500.00 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward.
BTW, Media Matters can kiss me on both cheeks for attacking Gateway Pundit and Free Republic for our reporting on the brutal attack. (Title: When Gateway Pundit quotes Free Republic, you know the truth is going to lose)
See related story by: Gateway Pundit
Moon Griffon now discussing the incident on his statewide talk radio show at this very moment.
Nothing on Drudge yet. I sent it to O’Reilly. He often has segments on the MSM.
Today's paper, The Times -Picayune in New Orleans, says that her leg was broken when she fell attempting to break up the altercation between her boyfriend and the man who punched him.
>> Notice how they always have to wear a mask. <<
That is a sure sign they are Anarchist scumbags. Real people protesting real things don’t cover their face.
I've got to run, but The Hayride has an update with videos outside Brennan's if you want to start a new thread.
Ping with update from The Hayride.
NOPD is asking for leads, we’re trying to give them.
They said his hair is auburn, not amber, and the guy may have had an extra shirt to change into.
If we can get a collar on these guys by tonight, it might get around to the other infiltrators and sabateurs to leave
us alone, unless they want thousands of FReepers investigating them, in addition to any bodily harm they’re going to receive.
Must have gotten my description from a response and not the article. Admittedly, he could have gone home and changed his shirt, too.
Thanks.
More updates.
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2010/04/a_political_beating_in_new_orl.html
A political beating in New Orleans?
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=36516
UPDATE: Big Easy Beatdown of Jindal Top Campaign Fundraiser
Why call the NOPD . They are probably in on it .
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I don’t doubt that one bit,,,
Hopefully Jindal has the LASP/FBI in on this “Iron Rail”
bunch that seems to be behind this,,,
Their phone records should be interesting...
I heard several members of that crowd chant the ‘n-word’ at that businessman.
savage attack on Republican Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's chief fundraiser Allee Bautsch and her boyfriend Joe Brown last Friday night after a fundraising dinner in New OrleansThanks kristinn.
The latest update from The Hayride
http://thehayride.com/2010/04/the-brennans-beatdown-piecing-together-a-story/
The French Quarter Fracas: Further Findings (Updated, 7:55 p.m)
my point was that you CAN choose to be a Republican in Georgia. Sorry if I was unclear. Long day at work.
I thought the only things sold cold in NOLA were politicians.
Abb, any news? New threads?
Well it appears YouTube user ‘francisnblake’ has removed his videos.
I have, however, just uploaded one of those videos on my own YouTube account.
The ‘dirty, auburn haired, bearded, pony-tailed man’ can now be seen at 1:39 here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpeoScesPlk
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