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Title: Cartoonist Targeted With Criminal Probe For Mocking Police
Source: KIRO 7 Eyewitness News
URL Source: http://www.kirotv.com/news/28758502/detail.html
Published: Aug 4, 2011
Author: Chris Halsne
Post Date: 2011-08-04 15:06:12 by Liberator
Keywords: Fascist, JBT, Statism
Views: 13494
Comments: 24

ENTON, Wash. -- The Renton City Prosecutor wants to send a cartoonist to jail for mocking the police department in a series of animated Internet videos.

The "South-Park"-style animations parody everything from officers having sex on duty to certain personnel getting promoted without necessary qualifications. While the city wants to criminalize the cartoons, First Amendment rights advocates say the move is an "extreme abuse of power."

Only KIRO Team 7 Investigative Reporter Chris Halsne holds a key document that really lays bare the city’s intent. The document was quietly filed in King County Superior Court last week. It’s a search warrant accusing an anonymous cartoon creator, going by the name of Mr. Fiddlesticks, of cyberstalking (RCW 9.61.260). The Renton Police Department and the local prosecutor got a judge to sign off as a way to uncover the name of whoever is behind the parodies. Halsne talked with three nationally respected legal experts who believe the use of the cyberstalking statute is likely stomping on the constitution.

The series of web-based short cartoons feature a mustachioed street cop and a short-haired female bureaucrat. The dry, at times, witty banter between the two touches on some embarrassing insider secrets, some of which seem to match up with internal affairs investigations on file within Renton PD.


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Who knew we were already Sharia law compliant. Maybe Wash. State will recommend a fatwa on the cartoonist.

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We asked attorney Venkat Balasubramani to review several parody videos and the court documents. He's an expert in cyber-law and constitutional issues.

“The cyberstalking angle doesn't pass the laugh test," Balasubramani told KIRO-TV. "It's a serious stretch and I'd be surprised if somebody looked at it and realistically thought these acts actually fit the statute and we could make somebody criminally liable."

When we asked about the more likely scenario, Balasubramani said, "I think they were trying to get at the speaker and they looked around for a statute that shoehorned their conduct into and sent that to Google and said ‘turn over the information.”

Historically, Google and You-Tube are far more likely to cough up an anonymous animator's real name when there's a criminal case, as opposed to just an internal affairs investigation into some personnel issues.

KIRO Team 7 Investigators went to the City Attorney's office to ask the chief prosecutor, Shawn Arthur, his motivations to criminalize cartoon creators. Halsne was told to leave a handwritten note. We did not hear back from Arthur. A similar thing happened at the Renton police department. A spokesperson told Halsne that Chief Kevin Milosevich was unavailable.

Team 7 Investigators, however, did track down Penny Bartley. She’s a former Renton Police Public Information Officer and current jail administrator, which court records say is the female bureaucrat in some of the cartoons.

The mystery animator makes fun of her ankles and questions her resume, yet Bartley wouldn’t talk about the parodies, except to say the city prosecutor never contacted her regarding the filing of a criminal warrant.

Halsne: "The video is insulting to you. Can't you at least step out and talk about how that makes you feel?" Bartley: "I'm not going to talk about that." Halsne: "So you're not offended?" Bartley: "I'm not going to comment on this Chris, I've said that."

KIRO-TV found two of the full parodies still hanging around the web (which are now posted on our site), but police say there are 6 or 7 additional cartoons created with animation software at www.xtranorma.com and posted under pseudonyms.

"Cyberstalking"??

Wow. Ya THINK that's a stretch of a charge?

I CAN see Meter Maid Island might be disturbed over this besmirchment of his and his co-JBT's "honor."

Let's see if Google and/or You Tube cough up the ID of the cartoonist.

Though Bobby Sherman is my hero and DREAMY, America is hijacked by Elites and Leftists.

Liberator  posted on  2011-08-04   15:10:46 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: Liberator (#1)

I CAN see Meter Maid Island might be disturbed over this besmirchment of his and his co-JBT's "honor."

Check out this video, and pay close attention to what the guy says 33 seconds into the video.

If they had not been caught, you know damned well any money, drugs, watches, jewelery, etc; they seized was not headed for the evidence locker. The war on drugs is not about getting rid of drugs, the only object is to keep the price high. The present system is the worst, you'll never see the bootlicker brigade advocating a Singapore style solution, that would be the worst outcome for it. Poor Guido would actually have to start living on his NYPD paycheck, rather than the "unlimited income" it boasted of having.

It screams about drugs, but it really means the drugs sold by the rivals of the drug dealers that pay it off. Do away with the "War on Drugs," or go Singapore on drugs, either way you take away its meal ticket. It needs the status quo, high priced drugs and the financial windfall Guido reaps from selling the monopoly on drug sales on its beat.

nativist nationalist  posted on  2011-08-04   20:30:54 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: nativist nationalist, A K A Stone, *The Two Parties ARE the Same* (#2)

Do away with the "War on Drugs," or go Singapore on drugs, either way you take away its meal ticket

Option #1 please, end the WOD. A huge factor in corrupt D&R gov, and open borders. Cut the legs out from underneath them, eliminate unconstitutional drug legislation, and take the profits out of drug dealing.


"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul

Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.

Hondo68  posted on  2011-08-04   21:21:37 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: Liberator, *Bill of Rights-Constitution*, *Crime and Corruption*, *Politics and Politicians* (#0)

Who knew we were already Sharia law compliant.

A VERY astute observation.

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sneakypete  posted on  2011-08-04   22:02:14 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: nativist nationalist (#2)

I hope every one of the cops in that video ended up going to prison.

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sneakypete  posted on  2011-08-04   22:14:35 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: sneakypete (#5)

I hope every one of the cops in that video ended up going to prison.

This link has their pictures.

For all we know this one could be the resident puppy shooting Guido over at LP. It doesn't look like too much of the dope he confiscates ends up in the evidence locker.

nativist nationalist  posted on  2011-08-04   22:24:10 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: nativist nationalist, sneakypete, hondo68 (#2)

Check out this video, and pay close attention to what the guy says 33 seconds into the video.

Creepy audio. Criminal JBT abuse is just getting worse.

Politicians, judges, and JBT's continue make up their own rules, laws and ethics. No wonder they want scrutiny, audio and video tape of their activities made illegal.

If they had not been caught, you know damned well any money, drugs, watches, jewelery, etc; they seized was not headed for the evidence locker. The war on drugs is not about getting rid of drugs, the only object is to keep the price high.

I've often pondered how the wives of simple cops and detectives drive around Mercedes and Beemers, while also owning having expensive vacation homes.

Though Bobby Sherman is my hero and DREAMY, America is hijacked by Elites and Leftists.

Liberator  posted on  2011-08-04   23:47:32 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#8. To: hondo68 (#3)

Option #1 please, end the WOD. A huge factor in corrupt D&R gov, and open borders. Cut the legs out from underneath them, eliminate unconstitutional drug legislation, and take the profits out of drug dealing.

There ya go. Exactly. Actual "border enforcement" is bad for business - American LE business.

The "WoD is as bogus as the "WoT" and similarly about nothing but the PROFIT of the Enforcers of said fake "wars."

Though Bobby Sherman is my hero and DREAMY, America is hijacked by Elites and Leftists.

Liberator  posted on  2011-08-04   23:51:19 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#9. To: sneakypete (#4)

LEOs are more and more acting as judge, jury, and Imam, and even turning their Crown Vics into rolling "Mosques-on-wheels." Are they becoming as rabid as "radical Muslims"? I guess that depends on the amount of steroids coursing through their veins.

Radical cops also seem to feel entitled to enforce routine discretionary powers to search, seize, and steal cameras and private property - without a warrant.

When snagged, they seem only to be receiving slaps on the wrist.

Though Bobby Sherman is my hero and DREAMY, America is hijacked by Elites and Leftists.

Liberator  posted on  2011-08-05   0:01:27 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#10. To: sneakypete, nativist nationalist (#5)

I hope every one of the cops in that video ended up going to prison.

Yes, THAT would be justice. But I imagine they'll draw straws and ONE will wind up doing six months and the others probation or less.

Though Bobby Sherman is my hero and DREAMY, America is hijacked by Elites and Leftists.

Liberator  posted on  2011-08-05   0:02:54 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#11. To: nativist nationalist (#6) (Edited)

For all we know this one could be the resident puppy shooting Guido over at LP.

Guido Island? Heh-heh...

It doesn't look like too much of the dope he confiscates ends up in the evidence locker.

Nope, no way. No telling how many people this punk has shaken down. He ought to get an IRS call and his assets investigated, but first he needs his azz kicked.

Though Bobby Sherman is my hero and DREAMY, America is hijacked by Elites and Leftists.

Liberator  posted on  2011-08-05   0:04:47 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#12. To: Liberator (#9)

Are they becoming as rabid as "radical Muslims"? I guess that depends on the amount of steroids coursing through their veins.

There are some that act that way. Guido over at LP seems like someone we'll see in the news someday, sobbing like the sadistic guard on the Shawshank Redemption once his past catches up to him. I bet his NYC apartment is rent controlled too, while he owns a house in another state.

nativist nationalist  posted on  2011-08-05   0:09:41 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#13. To: nativist nationalist, all (#6)

According to Wiki (for what it's worth):

Five officers, Gerald David Webber, Samuel R. Franklin, Joshua Monday, Shayne Green, and William Carroll were convicted in federal court of the beatings and attempted cover-up. They received prison sentences ranging from 51 to 72 months.

The events went largely unreported in American news media.

Though Bobby Sherman is my hero and DREAMY, America is hijacked by Elites and Leftists.

Liberator  posted on  2011-08-05   0:12:42 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#14. To: Liberator (#11)

Nope, no way. No telling how many people this punk has shaken down. He ought to get an IRS call and his assets investigated, but first he needs his azz kicked.

And then it will get pounded as Pretty Boy Guido gets pimped around the cell block for Marlboro's.

nativist nationalist  posted on  2011-08-05   0:19:09 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#15. To: nativist nationalist (#12)

There are some that act that way.

Far too many.

Guido over at LP seems like someone we'll see in the news someday, sobbing like the sadistic guard on the Shawshank Redemption once his past catches up to him.

lol...He does have a strange sadistic queer Nazi guard mean-streak. I suppose that's a result of having to deny his inner-Village People biker-b*tch for so many years.

I bet his NYC apartment is rent controlled too, while he owns a house in another state.

No, he's not a Meter Maid/campus Cop in NYC; I believe he cruises his beat in a cushy upstate 'burb where the biggest infraction is tossed gum wrappers and running amber lights.

Though Bobby Sherman is my hero and DREAMY, America is hijacked by Elites and Leftists.

Liberator  posted on  2011-08-05   0:20:11 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#16. To: nativist nationalist (#14)

And then it will get pounded as Pretty Boy Guido gets pimped around the cell block for Marlboro's.

The perp in the video, right?

THAT would be funny.

Though Bobby Sherman is my hero and DREAMY, America is hijacked by Elites and Leftists.

Liberator  posted on  2011-08-05   0:22:06 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#17. To: Liberator (#15)

No, he's not a Meter Maid/campus Cop in NYC; I believe he cruises his beat in a cushy upstate 'burb where the biggest infraction is tossed gum wrappers and running amber lights.

He pulls some hazardous duty, one time he busted an illegal lemonade stand, and was nearly killed in the line of duty. But Guido drew his Glock 17 and dropped that Maltese puppy with 15 rounds, and then he slammed that 8 year old girl face first into the sidewalk when she started screaming about her puppy being killed. And then he said to himself, that's some good LE.

nativist nationalist  posted on  2011-08-05   0:27:56 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#18. To: nativist nationalist (#17)

He pulls some hazardous duty, one time he busted an illegal lemonade stand, and was nearly killed in the line of duty. But Guido drew his Glock 17 and dropped that Maltese puppy with 15 rounds, and then he slammed that 8 year old girl face first into the sidewalk when she started screaming about her puppy being killed. And then he said to himself, that's some good LE.

LMAO!

#36. To: We The People (#24) I've really had enough of you. I just reviewed your account, and aside from harassing members of this site, you have had zero to say here. You are just wasting bandwidth...so I'm just going to toss you under the bus. and no...that was NOT a threat! I've just banned your account. Goldi-Lox posted on 2011-07-31 13:56:29 ET

Liberator  posted on  2011-08-05   0:36:10 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#19. To: Liberator (#18)

#36. To: We The People (#24) I've really had enough of you. I just reviewed your account, and aside from harassing members of this site, you have had zero to say here. You are just wasting bandwidth...so I'm just going to toss you under the bus. and no...that was NOT a threat! I've just banned your account. Goldi-Lox posted on 2011-07-31 13:56:29 ET

nativist nationalist  posted on  2011-08-05   0:38:28 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#20. To: nativist nationalist, We The People (#19)

Amazing, ain't it? Goldi-Lox' select rules and hypocrisy is DISGRACEFUL.

EVERYBODY over at LP with a sense of ethics and moral outrage ought to be p*ssed as hell at her double-standard.

Btw, I've just adjusted my tagline a bit...

#36. To: We The People (#24)

I've really had enough of you. I just reviewed your account, and aside from [ridiculing] members of this site [like my retarded son, yukon, gatlin, and the ACLU Blackmailer], you have had zero to say here ...so I'm just going to toss you [and your crazy conservative posts] under the bus. and no...that was NOT a threat! I've just banned your account.

Mommy Goldi-Lox posted on 2011-07-31 13:56:29 ET

Liberator  posted on  2011-08-05   0:44:05 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#21. To: nativist nationalist (#6)

For all we know this one could be the resident puppy shooting Guido over at LP.

Nah,he's a campus cop In NY.

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sneakypete  posted on  2011-08-05   7:51:37 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#22. To: Liberator (#9)

LEOs are more and more acting as judge, jury, and Imam, and even turning their Crown Vics into rolling "Mosques-on-wheels." Are they becoming as rabid as "radical Muslims"? I guess that depends on the amount of steroids coursing through their veins.

Huh? I didn't write that.

Radical cops also seem to feel entitled to enforce routine discretionary powers to search, seize, and steal cameras and private property - without a warrant.

Well,since the Supreme Court ruled that it is legal for municipalities to seize private property to sell to developers for a profit,it only stands to reason that the municipality employees want their cut of the deal.

"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)

sneakypete  posted on  2011-08-05   7:55:44 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#23. To: Liberator, nativist nationalist, Fantasy Island (#15)

He does have a strange sadistic queer Nazi guard mean-streak.

Anyone can be a tough guy on the internet. Anyone who has an entire persona built around being a tough guy, is most likely a pussy.

Tough guys don't have to act tough, pussies do, especially when they can do it from the safety of their own home.

I would almost guarantee he's not a tough guy when he's face to face with another man.

And I seriously doubt he's a cop. He's far too emotionally unstable.

We The People  posted on  2011-08-05   10:09:48 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#24. To: We The People (#23)

Tough guys don't have to act tough, pussies do, especially when they can do it from the safety of their own home.

I would almost guarantee he's not a tough guy when he's face to face with another man.

And I seriously doubt he's a cop. He's far too emotionally unstable.

Guido has the bark of a pit bull and the bite of a chihuahua. I suspect that the truth is that his law enforcement experience was actually a few months working as a security guard at K-Mart, and he was let go after he was seen on camera engaged in inappropriate behavior in the lingerie section. He initially protested, but faced with the option of a DNA test to prove that the stains did not match him he dropped the matter.

nativist nationalist  posted on  2011-08-05   10:24:27 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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