Saturday, November 25, 2006
CHARLES WAS JUST INTERVIEWED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES!!!
It will be in the business section on Monday!!!! Who needs the Irvings anyway???...lol
THE IRVINGS GIVES CHARLES THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT EVER!!!!!
Yes, this is great news. Absolutely nothing in the Irving’s papers about my court case.
This is a very serious matter and I will pursue this in great details.
I will be contacting the Senate next week.
The Irvings printed stories about me being arrested and charge but once the ball fell on my side? The Irvings totally ignore this issue.
It speaks volumes about the dictatorship of the Irvings in New Brunswick.
It’s funny! Years ago, I would have been very disappointed that my story wasn’t in the paper but not these days.
We live in a true dictatorship system.
One individual in Fredericton told me last week that he canceled the Irving paper because they refuse to cover my day in court.
The Irving will discredit anyone who is outspoken in their papers but will praise their own people in their little rag.
Give me a break!!!
This is very serious issue and keep on reading this blog for further stories.
In closing? From the bottom of my heart. I wish to send a big MERCI BEAUCOUP to the Irvings for a wonderful Christmas present.
This issue will be blog till the end of time.
This is a very serious matter and I will pursue this in great details.
I will be contacting the Senate next week.
The Irvings printed stories about me being arrested and charge but once the ball fell on my side? The Irvings totally ignore this issue.
It speaks volumes about the dictatorship of the Irvings in New Brunswick.
It’s funny! Years ago, I would have been very disappointed that my story wasn’t in the paper but not these days.
We live in a true dictatorship system.
One individual in Fredericton told me last week that he canceled the Irving paper because they refuse to cover my day in court.
The Irving will discredit anyone who is outspoken in their papers but will praise their own people in their little rag.
Give me a break!!!
This is very serious issue and keep on reading this blog for further stories.
In closing? From the bottom of my heart. I wish to send a big MERCI BEAUCOUP to the Irvings for a wonderful Christmas present.
This issue will be blog till the end of time.
Friday, November 24, 2006
IT IS INDEED A TIME TO CELEBRATE!!!!
A friend gave me some money to celebrate with a few beers. That was awfully nice of her.
Of course this will be done tonight. I'm going to go live on CBC Radio at 5:10pm today. Charles Live???? .....lol.....I'll be ok!!!
Thanks for all the private emails of congratulation!!!!..
Of course this will be done tonight. I'm going to go live on CBC Radio at 5:10pm today. Charles Live???? .....lol.....I'll be ok!!!
Thanks for all the private emails of congratulation!!!!..
SAINT JOHN POLICE FORCE ARREST!!!! NOT GUILTY!!!!!!
Judge acquits N.B. blogger on obstruction charge
Last Updated: Friday, November 24, 2006 | 11:53 AM AT
CBC News
A New Brunswick blogger who was arrested and charged with obstruction of justice while taking pictures at a protest in Saint John last summer has been acquitted.
Charles LeBlanc, who writes about poverty and politics on his website, was arrested and pinned to the ground by three police officers outside a business conference last June. A police officer later admitted to deleting a photo of himself from LeBlanc's camera.
LeBlanc maintained he did nothing different from any other journalist covering the event, but was singled out by Sgt. John Parks, the arresting officer.
Parks testified that he arrested LeBlanc partly because he was "scruffy" looking and carrying an unprofessional-looking digital camera. Parks also testified that LeBlanc challenged police authority at the event, and resisted arrest.
However, CBC videotape of the event, entered as evidence by the defence, contradicted police testimony that he was resisting arrest and causing problems, and Judge William McCarroll said the pictures proved beyond a reasonable doubt that LeBlanc did nothing wrong.
"There is such inconsistency between the testimony of Sgt. Parks and the CBC video that I find it unsafe to convict Mr. LeBlanc," he said in court.
McCarroll also said the officer had no right to look at or delete the photo from LeBlanc's camera without a search warrant, and that it should not have happened.
Last Updated: Friday, November 24, 2006 | 11:53 AM AT
CBC News
A New Brunswick blogger who was arrested and charged with obstruction of justice while taking pictures at a protest in Saint John last summer has been acquitted.
Charles LeBlanc, who writes about poverty and politics on his website, was arrested and pinned to the ground by three police officers outside a business conference last June. A police officer later admitted to deleting a photo of himself from LeBlanc's camera.
LeBlanc maintained he did nothing different from any other journalist covering the event, but was singled out by Sgt. John Parks, the arresting officer.
Parks testified that he arrested LeBlanc partly because he was "scruffy" looking and carrying an unprofessional-looking digital camera. Parks also testified that LeBlanc challenged police authority at the event, and resisted arrest.
However, CBC videotape of the event, entered as evidence by the defence, contradicted police testimony that he was resisting arrest and causing problems, and Judge William McCarroll said the pictures proved beyond a reasonable doubt that LeBlanc did nothing wrong.
"There is such inconsistency between the testimony of Sgt. Parks and the CBC video that I find it unsafe to convict Mr. LeBlanc," he said in court.
McCarroll also said the officer had no right to look at or delete the photo from LeBlanc's camera without a search warrant, and that it should not have happened.
Thursday, November 23, 2006
SAINT JOHN POLICE FORCE - VERDICT WILL COME DOWN AT 10:00AM!!!!
Ok...Today is the big day!! It feels like it’s been over one year since I’ve been arrested in Saint John.
My God...what an experience and a learning one at that!!!!
I learned a lot during these last few months.
I found out that Harold Doherty is a fantastic lawyer.
He’s like a pittbull in action. I knew the guy before he offered his services but not this Iron Horse who showed up in court.
I won’t go into any details because I promise Harold that I wouldn’t blog nothing about the trial.
But trust me? I’ll make up for lost time when this issue will come to a close at 10:00am!
I had a nightmare last evening. There I was in court standing in front of a judge and the verdict was guilty and I was sentenced to two years in jail.
I almost took a heart attack and to jail I went.
I later found out the Judge was murdered and we found out it was an Irving employee who played the part of the Judge. < It was just like a Mission Impossible movie!!! >
I woke up in sweat and wondered what I ate before going to bed???..lol..
Come on....everyone needs a good laugh once in a while....lol...
Ok....10:00am in the morning and lets see what’s going to happen?
I made a promise to my lawyer not to blog any issues so I’ll leave it at that!
Since there’s many around the world who are watching this very closely? After the verdict comes down?
I can be reach at 1-506-693-9464
Wish me luck!
Bye bye
My God...what an experience and a learning one at that!!!!
I learned a lot during these last few months.
I found out that Harold Doherty is a fantastic lawyer.
He’s like a pittbull in action. I knew the guy before he offered his services but not this Iron Horse who showed up in court.
I won’t go into any details because I promise Harold that I wouldn’t blog nothing about the trial.
But trust me? I’ll make up for lost time when this issue will come to a close at 10:00am!
I had a nightmare last evening. There I was in court standing in front of a judge and the verdict was guilty and I was sentenced to two years in jail.
I almost took a heart attack and to jail I went.
I later found out the Judge was murdered and we found out it was an Irving employee who played the part of the Judge. < It was just like a Mission Impossible movie!!! >
I woke up in sweat and wondered what I ate before going to bed???..lol..
Come on....everyone needs a good laugh once in a while....lol...
Ok....10:00am in the morning and lets see what’s going to happen?
I made a promise to my lawyer not to blog any issues so I’ll leave it at that!
Since there’s many around the world who are watching this very closely? After the verdict comes down?
I can be reach at 1-506-693-9464
Wish me luck!
Bye bye
A STORY FROM THE BARON NEWSPAPER AT UNBSJ!!!
I must give credit where it's due! That girl had more patience than me to stay in the court room. This is from my court trial on November 2th!
Enjoy!!!
“The bottom line of this trial is freedom of speech!” claimed Charles LeBlanc after his first day in a Saint John courtroom. Although he is formally charged with obstruction, Mr. LeBlanc believes that this trial goes far beyond that. According to Mr. LeBlanc, this case will not only determine if he was obstructing a police officer at the “Reaching Atlantica” conference on June 9th, but will test the definition of journalism in the province.
The first day of the trial of Charles LeBlanc was held at Saint John City Hall on November 2nd and was attended by LeBlanc supporters, local media and members of the Saint John Police Force.
At the end of the day, the prosecution had presented 11 witnesses, none of whom produced any evidence directly concerning Mr. LeBlanc’s charge of obstruction.
The majority of testimony concerned the group of protestors who attempted to force their way into the Atlantica conference. According to witnesses, a group of approximately 20 masked protestors swarmed the doors of the Trade and Convention Centre, trying to force their way past members of the Saint John Police Force. The protesters were allegedly behaving very aggressively, chanting “Stop Atlantica!” and “You’re being watched!”
Many of the witnesses found the whole experience quite frightening.
Terri MacDonald Riedle, president of Revolution Strategy and event organizer, was outside the Trade and Convention Centre when things began to get rough.
Masked protestors began pushing the two police officers hired by the conference back towards the doors, shouting “We have a right to be here!” Many of the protesters were carrying digital cameras and video cameras, chanting “You’re being watched!”
Most of the staff retreated to the shelter of the registration area, located in the coat check kiosk, and closed the gate. As Ms. MacDonald Riedle placed a call to 911, the uproar continued.
She could hear police and protestors yelling and tables being pushed around. She estimated that the chaos continued for five minutes before the police regained control of the situation.
Harold Doherty, Mr. LeBlanc’s defence attorney, questioned Ms. MacDonald Riedle at length about the “Reaching Atlantica” media passes.
She stated that there were no specific qualifications required for a pass, but the applicant did have to be a member of the media. Ms. MacDonald Riedle claimed that invitations were sent out to all the major media outlets in the city; newspapers, radio and television stations.
Mr. Doherty made a point to remind her that all the newspapers in the province are owned by the Irvings.
When asked if she knew anything about Charles LeBlanc applying for a media pass, Ms. MacDonald Riedle stated that she did not.
The trial is set to resume on November 20th at 9:30 am.
Charles LeBlanc, who was just voted “Local hero for actions” in here magazine’s “Best of Fredericton” poll, claims that he was not involved with the protestors at all.
He was just chasing a scoop for his blog, and standing with the rest of the media representatives.
Mr. LeBlanc also claims that the members of the Saint John Police Force were overly aggressive towards him and deleted all his pictures. “If I lose this case, only Irving employees will be allowed to take pictures in the province of New Brunswick!” said Mr. LeBlanc. “
You’ll have to phone an Irving employee if you see anything newsworthy!
The Police could attack anyone on the street with a camera and delete their pictures. This could be the new law in Canada!”
Judge William McCarroll could rule on the obstruction charges as soon as November 20th, if the case is completed on that day.
However, an individual’s ability to take independent photos in the province has yet to be addressed.
In the meantime, independent media, such as the Baron, will continue to forge on into the future, taking pictures as they desire.
Enjoy!!!
“The bottom line of this trial is freedom of speech!” claimed Charles LeBlanc after his first day in a Saint John courtroom. Although he is formally charged with obstruction, Mr. LeBlanc believes that this trial goes far beyond that. According to Mr. LeBlanc, this case will not only determine if he was obstructing a police officer at the “Reaching Atlantica” conference on June 9th, but will test the definition of journalism in the province.
The first day of the trial of Charles LeBlanc was held at Saint John City Hall on November 2nd and was attended by LeBlanc supporters, local media and members of the Saint John Police Force.
At the end of the day, the prosecution had presented 11 witnesses, none of whom produced any evidence directly concerning Mr. LeBlanc’s charge of obstruction.
The majority of testimony concerned the group of protestors who attempted to force their way into the Atlantica conference. According to witnesses, a group of approximately 20 masked protestors swarmed the doors of the Trade and Convention Centre, trying to force their way past members of the Saint John Police Force. The protesters were allegedly behaving very aggressively, chanting “Stop Atlantica!” and “You’re being watched!”
Many of the witnesses found the whole experience quite frightening.
Terri MacDonald Riedle, president of Revolution Strategy and event organizer, was outside the Trade and Convention Centre when things began to get rough.
Masked protestors began pushing the two police officers hired by the conference back towards the doors, shouting “We have a right to be here!” Many of the protesters were carrying digital cameras and video cameras, chanting “You’re being watched!”
Most of the staff retreated to the shelter of the registration area, located in the coat check kiosk, and closed the gate. As Ms. MacDonald Riedle placed a call to 911, the uproar continued.
She could hear police and protestors yelling and tables being pushed around. She estimated that the chaos continued for five minutes before the police regained control of the situation.
Harold Doherty, Mr. LeBlanc’s defence attorney, questioned Ms. MacDonald Riedle at length about the “Reaching Atlantica” media passes.
She stated that there were no specific qualifications required for a pass, but the applicant did have to be a member of the media. Ms. MacDonald Riedle claimed that invitations were sent out to all the major media outlets in the city; newspapers, radio and television stations.
Mr. Doherty made a point to remind her that all the newspapers in the province are owned by the Irvings.
When asked if she knew anything about Charles LeBlanc applying for a media pass, Ms. MacDonald Riedle stated that she did not.
The trial is set to resume on November 20th at 9:30 am.
Charles LeBlanc, who was just voted “Local hero for actions” in here magazine’s “Best of Fredericton” poll, claims that he was not involved with the protestors at all.
He was just chasing a scoop for his blog, and standing with the rest of the media representatives.
Mr. LeBlanc also claims that the members of the Saint John Police Force were overly aggressive towards him and deleted all his pictures. “If I lose this case, only Irving employees will be allowed to take pictures in the province of New Brunswick!” said Mr. LeBlanc. “
You’ll have to phone an Irving employee if you see anything newsworthy!
The Police could attack anyone on the street with a camera and delete their pictures. This could be the new law in Canada!”
Judge William McCarroll could rule on the obstruction charges as soon as November 20th, if the case is completed on that day.
However, an individual’s ability to take independent photos in the province has yet to be addressed.
In the meantime, independent media, such as the Baron, will continue to forge on into the future, taking pictures as they desire.
THE POOR PEOPLE HAVE MANY SAD STORIES TO SHARE WITH THE GOVERNMENT!!!!
I waited to write about this issue for months and months. I feel it’s a very important one and I don’t understand the reason I delay this one.
Last winter, I was asked by someone who works for the Federal Government to asked any poor person in the Capital to meet in a secret place.
They would pay each individual 20 bucks each just for showing up.
It was at a very secret location because if New Brunswick Family Services found out the poor were being paid 20 bucks?
They would have invaded the location and cut off the welfare recipient’s check because they didn’t disclose the money to the bureaucrats.
I found around 20 people and they all showed up for the meeting. It was cold outside and it was in the afternoon.
The people in charge of the meeting went around and gave everyone 20 bucks!!!
I said to myself - Boy!!!! That’s a huge mistake because now a few will say - Excuse me? I have to use the washroom and BINGO they will be gone with their money!
The meeting lasted for more than two hours and I was very outspoken at that one. < Surprise? >...lol
These poor people were force to listen to me. My God? They should have been paid much more!!!......lol....
Guess what?
NOT ONE SINGLE INDIVIDUAL LEFT THE MEETING!!!!
You know why??? They wanted someone to listen to their sad stories.
There’s no place in Fredericton where a poor person can share their sad stories.
Take a look at the Common Front for Social Justice over one month ago.
This woman Irma Munn was asked to speak in front of 200 people.
It's everyone who's like me to speak out in front of an audience.
She lasted around five minutes before starting to cry and quickly ran outside the building.
I quickly followed Irma and told her that this was indeed her 15 minutes of fame and she should go back in there and speak proudly to the audience.
She did just that and everyone had tears in their eyes.
Yesterday, I noticed the French CBC crew at the soup kitchen interviewing the poor.
Everyone wanted to tell the media their sad stories but you can just report so much.
The poor in this Province are in desperate need for people they can chat with.
The Government must act on this issue but the question is how?????
Last winter, I was asked by someone who works for the Federal Government to asked any poor person in the Capital to meet in a secret place.
They would pay each individual 20 bucks each just for showing up.
It was at a very secret location because if New Brunswick Family Services found out the poor were being paid 20 bucks?
They would have invaded the location and cut off the welfare recipient’s check because they didn’t disclose the money to the bureaucrats.
I found around 20 people and they all showed up for the meeting. It was cold outside and it was in the afternoon.
The people in charge of the meeting went around and gave everyone 20 bucks!!!
I said to myself - Boy!!!! That’s a huge mistake because now a few will say - Excuse me? I have to use the washroom and BINGO they will be gone with their money!
The meeting lasted for more than two hours and I was very outspoken at that one. < Surprise? >...lol
These poor people were force to listen to me. My God? They should have been paid much more!!!......lol....
Guess what?
NOT ONE SINGLE INDIVIDUAL LEFT THE MEETING!!!!
You know why??? They wanted someone to listen to their sad stories.
There’s no place in Fredericton where a poor person can share their sad stories.
Take a look at the Common Front for Social Justice over one month ago.
This woman Irma Munn was asked to speak in front of 200 people.
It's everyone who's like me to speak out in front of an audience.
She lasted around five minutes before starting to cry and quickly ran outside the building.
I quickly followed Irma and told her that this was indeed her 15 minutes of fame and she should go back in there and speak proudly to the audience.
She did just that and everyone had tears in their eyes.
Yesterday, I noticed the French CBC crew at the soup kitchen interviewing the poor.
Everyone wanted to tell the media their sad stories but you can just report so much.
The poor in this Province are in desperate need for people they can chat with.
The Government must act on this issue but the question is how?????
Cats do indeed have nine lives!!!
Yes, this cat has nine lives. Last evening at around 9:00pm while walking on Regent Street.
I noticed this cat running across the busy street. The cat almost got hit by a car.
Anyway, he began to jump on me like a dog would. I never saw a cat so friendly.
I couldn’t leave the cat alone so I grabbed the cute little thing but I had a problem? What to do with the darn thing?
I knew a woman in the area so I knocked at her door.
A stranger answered the door and said- That’s my kitty!!!! Well, I got lucky that I knocked at the right door. Cute little thing!!! Everyone was happy so I went home!!!
I noticed this cat running across the busy street. The cat almost got hit by a car.
Anyway, he began to jump on me like a dog would. I never saw a cat so friendly.
I couldn’t leave the cat alone so I grabbed the cute little thing but I had a problem? What to do with the darn thing?
I knew a woman in the area so I knocked at her door.
A stranger answered the door and said- That’s my kitty!!!! Well, I got lucky that I knocked at the right door. Cute little thing!!! Everyone was happy so I went home!!!
This guy really works hard for New Brunswickers!!!
Last night at around 7:30pm. I walked by his office and there he was on the phone in his office. Most bureaucrats goes home at 4:30pm but not this guy. He works so hard that the job might kill him. Can you guess who???
Harper Conservatives Reject National Autism Strategy
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Harper Conservatives Reject National Autism Strategy
The Harper government has indicated that it will fund a research chair in autism which, in itself, is a good thing.
Unfortunately it is being done to placate the autism community and maintain its public relations image as it rejects a Private Members motion by Liberal Andy Scott and NDP Peter Stoffer which calls for a more comprehensive and serious national autism strategy. If the Harper conservatives reject this motion families and friends of autistic children and adults should prepare to organize and vote against Harper Conservatives in the next federal election.
Approximately 1 in 166 Canadians have an autism spectrum disorder. If we organize effectively we should be able to have some impact; especially if the vote is close in specific ridings.
Taken from Harold Doherty blog site!!!!
http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/
Harper Conservatives Reject National Autism Strategy
The Harper government has indicated that it will fund a research chair in autism which, in itself, is a good thing.
Unfortunately it is being done to placate the autism community and maintain its public relations image as it rejects a Private Members motion by Liberal Andy Scott and NDP Peter Stoffer which calls for a more comprehensive and serious national autism strategy. If the Harper conservatives reject this motion families and friends of autistic children and adults should prepare to organize and vote against Harper Conservatives in the next federal election.
Approximately 1 in 166 Canadians have an autism spectrum disorder. If we organize effectively we should be able to have some impact; especially if the vote is close in specific ridings.
Taken from Harold Doherty blog site!!!!
http://autisminnb.blogspot.com/
Drug bust in Fredericton!!!
A woman was place in the police vehicle so we could calm down. You could hear her one block away. Lots of action in the Capital. One of the person who was caught knew me so I took this picture. I couldn't get too close because I could have gotten in trouble again. It wasn't Dilaudid or heavy drugs. It was just marijuana
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
WHAT'S THE TRUE REASON THE IRVINGS DIDN'T COVER MY TRIAL????
I must give an opinion on one issue about my trial in Saint John.
The first day I was arrested? The Irvings named me a protester in their papers.
The second time they again wrote - Protester Charles LeBlanc!
I just ignored the issue until a few people confront me on the streets.
I said - Enough is enough!!!
I called the Irving paper and the editor was very rude to me. I decided to play their little game so I wrote a letter to the editor telling the readers that I wasn’t a protester. I was a blogger!!!
My letter was not printed so I wrote an email telling the paper to warn Jamie Irving that I will pursue this issue big time. I will blog this issue to death.
The next day, my letter was printed.
The next time I appear in court the Irvings covered the story.
The story they printed was ok until the last paragraph.
The Irvings wrote - Charles was ban from the New Brunswick Legislature for harassing the public.
This issue had nothing to do with my trial. It was just a way to discredit me.
They could have written - Allegedly or supposedly harass the public?
I wrote a letter to the editor about this issue but the Irvings wouldn’t print the story.
I sent a letter of complaint to Senator Munson but never received a reply.
You can read my presentation to the Senate by clicking below-
target="_blank">Charles
Blog
So? My first day in court on Monday. I noticed the CBC team was in the court room but no Irvings.
I was told yesterday there was a story in the paper.
I check it out and it was this-
Officer deletes photo at arrest
Telegraph-Journal
As published on page B2 on November 21, 2006
SAINT JOHN - A Saint John police officer who pinned Charles LeBlanc to the ground during a protest in the summer testified Monday that he deliberately deleted a digital images of himself off the blogger's camera.
Sgt. John Parks told the court he arrested LeBlanc as approximately 30 to 40 protesters attempted to storm the convention centre, the CBC reported Monday.
As LeBlanc was arrested, he was knocked to the ground by Parks and Const. Tanya Lawlor. Parks testified that he then found LeBlanc's digital camera and deleted the photo.
According to media reports, Lawlor testified that LeBlanc was not listening to police and resisting their efforts. After the incident, Lawlor said she looked up LeBlanc's blog on the Internet, and found pictures of herself using a baton to ward off protesters, set to the song Kung Fu Fighting. She said it made her feel humiliated. The trial is to continue today.
They must have taken it from the CBC website.
Once again, yesterday the Irvings weren’t in court to cover the story and I might add there’s nothing in this morning paper.
I noticed a woman in court sitting beside me. Afterwards, I asked her - What's your name? She quickly answered- I'M ANTI-IRVING!!!
People in the area had a good chuckle on that one.
Many asked - Where's the Irvings? < Noticed I don't say Newspaper reporters? >
The question is why? Now? I know for a certain fact that if the trial had turned against me or another issue that I was charge with?
The story would have been on the front page.
I remember when I protest in a tent for six months in front of the legislature. I was protesting the Government to do a study on Ritalin.
It took 50 days for the Irvings to cover the story.
Hundreds of citizens in the Fredericton area asked me the reason this protest wasn’t in the papers?
I remember one woman showed up with a protest sign for a few hours during my protest and was on the front page the next day.
Personally, It doesn’t bother me if I’m in the paper or not. < Those days are long gone >
My main concern is the way the Irvings are controlling what goes in their papers.
We have no talk shows in New Brunswick and there’s no way to get the message out beside blogging but it’s not everyone who owns a computer.
I bet if I’m found guilty on Friday? The story will be on the front page.
The Irvings are using this way of communication to brainwash the public. They will discredit anyone who they feel is the enemy and that individual is not allowed to write a letter to the editor.
This is very scary stuff!!!
Democracy in New Brunswick is dead when it comes to our Irving Newspapers!!!
I might add that CHSJ Rdio < IRVING OWN > didn't cover the trial also!!!
New Brunswickers do live in a Hogan Heroes World. We have to go underground to spread our message to the public.
The first day I was arrested? The Irvings named me a protester in their papers.
The second time they again wrote - Protester Charles LeBlanc!
I just ignored the issue until a few people confront me on the streets.
I said - Enough is enough!!!
I called the Irving paper and the editor was very rude to me. I decided to play their little game so I wrote a letter to the editor telling the readers that I wasn’t a protester. I was a blogger!!!
My letter was not printed so I wrote an email telling the paper to warn Jamie Irving that I will pursue this issue big time. I will blog this issue to death.
The next day, my letter was printed.
The next time I appear in court the Irvings covered the story.
The story they printed was ok until the last paragraph.
The Irvings wrote - Charles was ban from the New Brunswick Legislature for harassing the public.
This issue had nothing to do with my trial. It was just a way to discredit me.
They could have written - Allegedly or supposedly harass the public?
I wrote a letter to the editor about this issue but the Irvings wouldn’t print the story.
I sent a letter of complaint to Senator Munson but never received a reply.
You can read my presentation to the Senate by clicking below-
target="_blank">Charles
Blog
So? My first day in court on Monday. I noticed the CBC team was in the court room but no Irvings.
I was told yesterday there was a story in the paper.
I check it out and it was this-
Officer deletes photo at arrest
Telegraph-Journal
As published on page B2 on November 21, 2006
SAINT JOHN - A Saint John police officer who pinned Charles LeBlanc to the ground during a protest in the summer testified Monday that he deliberately deleted a digital images of himself off the blogger's camera.
Sgt. John Parks told the court he arrested LeBlanc as approximately 30 to 40 protesters attempted to storm the convention centre, the CBC reported Monday.
As LeBlanc was arrested, he was knocked to the ground by Parks and Const. Tanya Lawlor. Parks testified that he then found LeBlanc's digital camera and deleted the photo.
According to media reports, Lawlor testified that LeBlanc was not listening to police and resisting their efforts. After the incident, Lawlor said she looked up LeBlanc's blog on the Internet, and found pictures of herself using a baton to ward off protesters, set to the song Kung Fu Fighting. She said it made her feel humiliated. The trial is to continue today.
They must have taken it from the CBC website.
Once again, yesterday the Irvings weren’t in court to cover the story and I might add there’s nothing in this morning paper.
I noticed a woman in court sitting beside me. Afterwards, I asked her - What's your name? She quickly answered- I'M ANTI-IRVING!!!
People in the area had a good chuckle on that one.
Many asked - Where's the Irvings? < Noticed I don't say Newspaper reporters? >
The question is why? Now? I know for a certain fact that if the trial had turned against me or another issue that I was charge with?
The story would have been on the front page.
I remember when I protest in a tent for six months in front of the legislature. I was protesting the Government to do a study on Ritalin.
It took 50 days for the Irvings to cover the story.
Hundreds of citizens in the Fredericton area asked me the reason this protest wasn’t in the papers?
I remember one woman showed up with a protest sign for a few hours during my protest and was on the front page the next day.
Personally, It doesn’t bother me if I’m in the paper or not. < Those days are long gone >
My main concern is the way the Irvings are controlling what goes in their papers.
We have no talk shows in New Brunswick and there’s no way to get the message out beside blogging but it’s not everyone who owns a computer.
I bet if I’m found guilty on Friday? The story will be on the front page.
The Irvings are using this way of communication to brainwash the public. They will discredit anyone who they feel is the enemy and that individual is not allowed to write a letter to the editor.
This is very scary stuff!!!
Democracy in New Brunswick is dead when it comes to our Irving Newspapers!!!
I might add that CHSJ Rdio < IRVING OWN > didn't cover the trial also!!!
New Brunswickers do live in a Hogan Heroes World. We have to go underground to spread our message to the public.
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