Posted on 11/22/2004 5:15:41 AM PST by No Longer Free State
'Freeper' sued
President Bush's 60-million-vote re-election triumph might have helped Inside the Beltway readers forget those 36 days in late 2000, when it seemed that Al Gore's squads of lawyers might deprive Mr. Bush of his narrow victory in Florida. Providing moral support for Mr. Bush during the Florida recount nightmare were members of FreeRepublic.com.
The "Freepers," as they call themselves, staged pro-Bush demonstrations across the country, from Palm Beach County to Washington, D.C., where their chants of "Get out of Cheney's house" reportedly were loud enough to rattle Mr. Gore's nerves inside the vice presidential residence at the Naval Observatory.
Now, four years later, a Freeper says he is being bankrupted by a Democrat's lawsuit over a Dec. 2, 2000, protest in Connecticut.
"I am broke and thousands of dollars in debt," writes Jim Bancroft, who led a pro-Bush rally in front of the New Haven, Conn., home of Democratic vice-presidential candidate Sen. Joe Lieberman.
At the 2000 rally, Mr. Bancroft explains, he intervened when the leader of a Democratic counterprotest rushed toward former state Sen. Tom Scott, who was speaking from the back of Mr. Bancroft's truck.
"I thought he was going to attack someone on the truck: either me or Tom," says Mr. Bancroft. He stopped the Democratic protester, who was then hustled away by police.
"Tom and I decided not to press charges for assault or trespass on my truck, and let him go. Nine months later, the man filed suit against me for assault. I am not joking nine months later."
The result: Thousands of dollars in legal bills for Mr. Bancroft, who has been working temporary jobs since he was laid off during the telecommunications industry meltdown of 2001...
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As Race said, I'm not sure this is a good thing. If he wanted to raise a lot of money for further legal wranglings, it could be good. If he wants to put it behind him, it could put ideas in other peoples minds.
The libs have all the pro bono attorneys.
I am not sure it is the fame I wanted, but, there it is!
In Connecticut, you can only countersue to a direct charge if you win the first case itself.
ping
Bump this to the top for a fellow Freeper.
If you're pro-Bono, perhaps you need to
check out another forum.
Race,
Just sent you a small contribution. Hope many others continue to do the same. God bless!
Another small donation for this very good cause will be on its way tomorrow.
Race, Race, race. My good friend. Just because I don't freep or post daily here doesn't mean I forgotton my old friends. A check for $#)).00 will be in the mail tomorrow. Or if are free, take a ride to Newburgh tomorrow.
I just got a huge gift on paypal, so, I dont need it now, however, I am free tomorrow, want to have lunch?
Lunch, Ha, call me on my cell, in the A.M.
How are you doing? Are you getting closer to the amount needed?See also THIS (happy) thread:
I THINK I MADE IT!! FUNDRAISER CAN STOP!
Posted by RaceBannon
On News/Activism 11/23/2004 10:12:21 AM PST · 139 replies · 4,203+ views
self | 11/23/2004 | RaceBannon
Bumpitttt.
Bump.
Hey Race...gladly, my donation just went thru. No one deserves the support of freepers more than you do. Have a happier Thanksgiving now!
Thanks Mona!
he posted last night saying he'd reached his fundraising goal
I think you are wise to end it as soon as you can. Soemtimes I wonder if juries ever decide things on the facts. They seem to respond to issues of sympathy, race, gender and etc. more consistently.
If you get to a place where you need more funds drop me an email and I send a contribution.
I sent you a $40 check on Sunday. Please let me know via freepmail if you got it. The check has a flag in the background.
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