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JUDICIAL WATCH UNCOVERS FORMER INS COMMISSIONER'S ORDERS TO DESTROY EVIDENCE...
Judicial Watch ^ | April 9, 2002

Posted on 04/09/2002 8:34:03 PM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist

For Immediate Release

Apr 9, 2002

Press Office: 202-646-5172

MEDIA ADVISORY

JUDICIAL WATCH UNCOVERS FORMER INS COMMISSIONER MEISSNER’S ORDERS TO DESTROY EVIDENCE IN DECISION TO RETURN ELIAN GONZALEZ TO CUBA AND SUBSEQUENT, ILLEGAL RAID ON GONZALEZ FAMILY HOME

Press Conference For Release of Documents

Date: April 10, 2002

Time: 8:00 AM

Place: Sheraton Biscayne Bay

495 Brickell Avenue

Parlor 3

Miami, FL

(Washington DC / Miami) Judicial Watch, the public interest law firm that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, announced that tomorrow, April 10, 2002, it will release documents revealing former Immigration and Naturalization Service (“INS”) Commissioner Doris Meissner’s orders to destroy evidence and obstruct justice in the illegal raid that returned Elian Gonzalez to Communist Cuba that resulted in the beating and gassing of dozens of peaceful protestors by INS agents. The documents were produced for the first time today in a trial before the Merit Systems Protection Board (“MSPB”), in Miami, concerning charges of retaliation against INS Special Agent Rick Ramirez, by his supervisors in the Miami District Office of the INS. An INS attorney, Diana Alvarez, produced the documents during sworn testimony in the hearing. Ramirez is an INS whistleblower who initially revealed the INS and Justice Department obstruction of justice and anti-Hispanic prejudice that pervaded the Elian Gonzalez saga.

The documents reveal that the U.S. government had information indicating that Juan Miguel Gonzalez (Elian’s father) had sought to leave Cuba for the United States. They also reveals the U.S. government was aware that Juan Miguel wanted Elian to stay in the U.S. and that the father was being coerced by the Castro regime.

INS attorney Rebeca Sanchez-Roig notes that she was ordered to destroy all documents, but retained a copy of the e-mail because she believed Meissner’s destruction orders to be improper.

Copies of the documents will be made available at the press conference.

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Copyright 1997-2002, Judicial Watch, Inc.


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To: Mr_Peter
Like I said before, it is much easier to stand on the sidlines and bark, than to actually get out there and do something about the things that are wrong with this world.

You would be foolish to think that court wins equate success, especially when looking at the case of Judicial Watch. Judicial Watch has had some overwhelming odds against them in the past and still continue to. They have had to stand up to the political machine of Bill Clinton, who had endless resources (at taxpayer expense) and people standing up to defend him against his crimes. Now, they have either an incompentent or extremely uncooperative Administration and Justice Department to deal with. It seems that in Washington, the power protect the powerful, no matter what, especially when doing the right thing would affect their chance of being re-elected.

Now going back to the subject of success and Judicial Watch, I respectfully and vehemently disagree with you. I have followed Judicial Watch cases closely since I was in high school. One quick example was when Klayman subpoenaed Clinton fundraiser John Huang in 1996. It was because of Klayman's FOIA suits against the Commerce Department that we found out that the Clinton Administration was selling overseas trade missions to the highest bid for his presidential campaign chest. It was also the publicity that Klayman generated that sparked some tough congressional investigations into the Chinagate Scandal and Lippogate Scandals. In 1996, Klayman also forced fomer Clinton aide Harold Ickes to testify and got Pentagon spokesperson Ken Bacon to admit under oath that he leaked damaging information about Clinton whistleblower Linda Tripp, to the press. Because of Klayman's lawsuits and the revelations/facts that came from them, the government then fined John Huang $8 million in fines for campaign finance violations. John Huang will probably not commit these crony crimes again. Being cynical is always easy, but please, please, look at all the facts before arriving at so harsh a conclusion.

Because of Larry Klayman and Judicial Watch, many Americans are now aware of the horrible behavior of Bill Clinton and his political cronies. With valiant people such as the ones working at Judicial Watch around, American government is pressured to be a more honest place.

281 posted on 04/12/2002 9:18:22 AM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: Mr_Peter
YES or NO? Did Klayman uncovered many serious CRIMINAL violations in Filegate, Chinagate, Emailgate, etc?

If so, could/can Klayman do anything about CRIMINAL violations?

If not, then who now has responsibility for investigating and prosecuting criminal matters of the sort uncovered?

If the answer is Ashcroft, then provide us with ANY indication that he is investigating?

If you can't, then are you critical of Ashcroft ... and Bush, his boss, for ignoring these serious crimes?

If not, then why not?

282 posted on 04/12/2002 1:14:31 PM PDT by BeAChooser
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To: FreedominJesusChrist
What I great reply. I volunteered in Larry's offices when we lived in Maryland. It was one of the best work experiences of my life. What you have posted is so true, and for those who balance the worth of Larry by the wins (or lack thereof), well, all I can say is they cannot see the forest for the trees.
283 posted on 04/12/2002 5:34:27 PM PDT by Republic
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To: Republic
Thank-you for your reply. I have great respect for Judicial Watch and it is always nice to hear comments such as yours. Have a nice night. :)
284 posted on 04/12/2002 6:21:11 PM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: ChaseR
Yes, it may take some time but patience and perseverance is the key to their success.
285 posted on 04/12/2002 7:12:19 PM PDT by goldilucky
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To: Mr_Peter
How could you put Klayman is the same class as Jesse Jackson? First, Jackson is known for his illegal shakedown's of corporations for the sake of playing the race card. What has he done positive for his own people except bring them down spiritually.

Secondly, I don't see that taking place with Klayman. Klayman is doing the people's work by educating them in spirit of God. I don't recognize that energy coming from Jackson.

286 posted on 04/12/2002 7:21:18 PM PDT by goldilucky
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To: FreedominJesusChrist
Hey BOZO...

As I said way back in #19 "You might want to mark this quote for future reference because you will probably learn the 'rest of the story' about JW sooner than later - newbie."

And you responded in #27 "I have done my homework regarding Judicial Watch and its founder, Larry Klayman. The more I learn, the more I like this organization and its figurehead. :) As for the newbie comment, I am not a little kid."

REALLY, NOW...after 286 posts, are you still up to keeping Larry "the KLAYCONMAN" up on that pedestal!?!

If so - more power to you, and may you continue to blessed with your devine ignorance - NEWBIE!

287 posted on 04/14/2002 7:08:36 AM PDT by harpu
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To: FreedominJesusChrist
From Alamo-Girl's *Downside Legacy* bodycount research:

Charlene Edwards

Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 6/27/00 "……Police are investigating the apparent suicide of an U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service agent's, whose body was found on the Don Shula Expressway around 4:17 this morning. Miami-Dade County Police spokesman Ed Munn says the white female who was in her 50's had a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He says it appears to be a suicide. Munn said the woman was not the INS official who participated in the Elian Gonzalez raid. The body was discovered on the expressway by a passer-by. It was located under an overpass that carries Florida's Turnpike overhead, said Munn. ……"

6/28/00 "……. A supervisor of immigration inspectors at Miami International Airport was found dead -- a suicide, police said -- early Tuesday in her car, which was parked beside the Don Shula expressway…….. Charlene Edwards, 52, shot herself, said county police spokesman Rudy Espinosa. She had a .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol and wore the uniform of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. A passing driver made the discovery about 4:15 a.m. after noticing her 1992 Toyota parked under the Florida Turnpike overpass. Edwards lived about six miles south of there, in Goulds…….INS spokeswoman Maria Elena Garcia said Edwards started with INS as a clerk more than 15 years ago and worked her way up the ranks. She was one of 25 supervisory inspectors at the airport……"

Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 6/27/00 "…….MIAMI -- Police are investigating the apparent suicide of an U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service agent's, whose body was found on the Don Shula Expressway around 4:17 this morning. Miami-Dade County Police spokesman Ed Munn says the white female who was in her 50's had a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He says it appears to be a suicide. Munn said the woman was not the INS official who participated in the Elian Gonzalez raid. ……."

Further deponent sayeth not.

-archy-/-
288 posted on 04/14/2002 11:21:03 AM PDT by archy
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To: harpu
Larry Klayman and the staff of Judicial Watch deserve to be on some sort of pedastal. They are some of the only people around investigating and doing SOMETHING about the crimes of Bill Clinton, Chinagate, the unethical actions of the Bush Administration, the violated civil rights of Cuban-Americans down in Miami, defending Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, etc.

When Linda Tripp and Notra Trulock needed help, Larry Klayman and Judicial Watch were there to help them out when no one else would. Judicial Watch's actions are solid examples of true conservativsm. I wish that more people would get the clue.

289 posted on 04/14/2002 12:35:51 PM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: archy
Interesting. Could you perhaps tell me more about this?
290 posted on 04/14/2002 12:36:53 PM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: FreedominJesusChrist
She's dead, Jim...

*more here*


291 posted on 04/14/2002 12:42:46 PM PDT by archy
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To: archy
bump
292 posted on 04/16/2002 8:07:42 PM PDT by timestax
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To: harpu
So, are you arguing with his success on LAWSUITS or his success (and the JW staff) at uncovering this piece of evidence that could lead to a successful lawsuit and maybe criminal charges being filed?
293 posted on 04/16/2002 8:21:49 PM PDT by UCANSEE2
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To: harpu
Ignorance is when someone should know better, but chooses not to learn.

The word is DIVINE not DEVINE.

Famous saying: People who live in glass houses should not throw bricks.

294 posted on 04/16/2002 8:37:07 PM PDT by UCANSEE2
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To: FreedominJesusChrist
Hey, don't let Harpu or anyone else convince you to believe anything but what you know for yourself.

There is a difference between being inquisitive and being close-minded. It's just that the close-minded insist they as so smart because they have chosen to be ignorant.

295 posted on 04/16/2002 8:41:59 PM PDT by UCANSEE2
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To: UCANSEE2
CORRECTION:
It's just that the close-minded insist they are so smart because they have chosen to be ignorant.
296 posted on 04/16/2002 8:43:13 PM PDT by UCANSEE2
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To: FreedominJesusChrist
bttt
297 posted on 04/17/2002 7:44:17 AM PDT by timestax
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To: goldilucky
"Secondly, I don't see that taking place with Klayman. Klayman is doing the people's work by educating them in spirit of God. I don't recognize that energy coming from Jackson.

OK Goldylocks. Where you from...California? Klayman is "doing the people's work"! Klayman is educating us in the spirit of God? Bull!!!
If you think Klaymans suit of the week has done anything more than make his bank account bulge, then you've been to one too many EST meetings.

I said that Jacksons results were negative. Klayman has no results. Nothing. Zippo. He's an egotistical, rich, zero personality, boring man who is ignored by virtually everyone.

298 posted on 04/22/2002 8:51:03 AM PDT by Mr_Peter
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To: Mr_Peter
I said that Jacksons results were negative. Klayman has no results. Nothing. Zippo. He's an egotistical, rich, zero personality, boring man who is ignored by virtually everyone.

Well he certainly is not ignored by person's like myself. And as for him being "egotistical, rich, zero, personality, boring man........" Well....... so are the Clintons....both whom are a bunch of egotistical, rich, lying pieces of dungheap, commie white trash, that American citizens should never trust let alone shake hands with! And if they do, they should go wash their hands immediately!! There's blood on the Clinton's hands as well as the political feces they want to shove down our throats.

299 posted on 04/22/2002 2:38:19 PM PDT by goldilucky
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To: FreedominChrist
bump to the top
300 posted on 04/22/2002 2:39:57 PM PDT by goldilucky
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