-Caveat Lector- Jim Bell's trial begins in about one hour here in lovely downtown Tacoma. Bell is best known for being the author of "Assassination Politics," but he is charged with stalking federal agents. He says, and a good number of observers agree, that the Feds are prosecuting him for doing what an investigative reporter does: Compiling information from publicly available databases, documenting what's happening, and so on. This case could set a precedent that affects the First Amendment privilege of journalists. You can find his recent motions here: http://cryptome.org/jdb032801.htm#filings Original complaint: http://cryptome.org/jdb111700.htm Photo of Jim Bell: http://www.mccullagh.org/image/9/jim-bell-2.html Still unclear is who will be representing Bell. Bell has tried for months to fire his court-appointed attorney, saying his attorney has been so negligent in filing motions that Bell's case has been damaged beyond repair. So the judge will have to decide whether Bell or Bell's attorney, Robert Leen, will be conducting his defense. U.S. District Judge Jack Tanner also will rule on my motion to quash my subpoena from the Department of Justice. He has the option of (1) saying I don't need to take the stand, (2) limiting my testimony to only what's in my published articles, (3) allowing both sides to ask me any questions, including about unpublished information. My motion to quash subpoena: http://www.mccullagh.org/subpoena/ -Declan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- POLITECH -- Declan McCullagh's politics and technology mailing list You may redistribute this message freely if it remains intact. To subscribe, visit http://www.politechbot.com/info/subscribe.html This message is archived at http://www.politechbot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
