-Caveat Lector- WEDNESDAY JUNE 16 1999 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DA tries to stop TV appearance Talk show host Enyart's appearance on ABC program in question ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- By Stephan Archer © 1999 WorldNetDaily.com Bob Enyart, a long-time Denver talk show host and leader of ShadowGov, may be prohibited from appearing on ABC's "Politically Incorrect" program Friday if a motion requested by the Jefferson County district attorney's office in Colorado and a probation official are granted by Jefferson County Court Judge Charles Hoppin. On May 26, the day after he got out of jail for a child abuse conviction that resulted from him spanking his stepson, Enyart asked Intervention, a private company that provides probation services to Jefferson County, for permission to travel to Los Angeles for "Politically Incorrect." Upon his request, Enyart was told that asking for permission to travel was normal procedures, and he didn't have anything to worry about. On June 9, however, Enyart was notified that Intervention had filed a motion requesting Enyart be denied out-of-state permits until he has "proven a pattern of compliance with probationary conditions, including treatment." Although just notified last week about this motion, Intervention had submitted the motion about two weeks prior. Three days ago on June 13, the American Civil Liberties Union in Colorado filed a motion on Enyart's behalf, and the district attorney's office filed a counter-motion supporting Intervention's request. Because of these motions, Judge Hoppin has ordered an emergency hearing to be held on the case later today. Although Enyart has often criticized the Colorado ACLU for its support of those who sell child pornography, he said he is willing to take advantage of the union's clout. He adds, however, the ACLU should take advantage of ShadowGov's material, which speaks out against such things as child pornography. Intervention's motion states Enyart "has expressed his views of the criminal justice process through the media" and if he gets the chance to speak on a national program like "Politically Incorrect," the publicity might bring him "support from a segment of the population." Intervention's motion also expresses concern about Enyart talking publicly about his case since the case involves a juvenile (his stepson). "In other words, if I express on the air my support of traditional spanking, they don't like the idea that the general public might agree with me and encourage me to continue defending spanking," Enyart said. "They're trying to cut me off from popular support for traditional Christian family values." Besides prohibiting Enyart from traveling out of state and appearing on "Politically Incorrect," Intervention is requesting other decisions in its motion. "Intervention ... respectfully requests that the court amend the probation order to preclude Mr. Enyart from discussing this specific case, the conditions imposed, or the supervision of this matter to or through the media while on probation," states Intervention's motion. Regardless of what the judge decides, Enyart said he will continue with his plans. "I will continue to speak regardless of what they order. They can't silence me like I'm a political prisoner who's not allowed to speak about criminal justice," said Enyart who believes a major reason for Intervention's motion is his Christian beliefs. "They're on a holy war against spanking, and Christians are the best defenders of spanking. They're on a jihad," commented Enyart. Although the ACLU couldn't be reached for comment on this case, Enyart said the ACLU believes it is absurd for Intervention and the district attorney to try to stop Enyart from going to the media and participating on "Politically Incorrect." Enyart said the ACLU told him Colorado law is very specific in that it only allows the judge to narrowly apply restrictions to his case. Patrick Mulligan, an attorney who was hired by the ACLU to assist in Enyart's case, said he doesn't understand why the district attorney's office and probation officer at Intervention would try to prevent Enyart from taking part in "Politically Incorrect" this Friday. It is because of the unclear reason for the motion that Mulligan has decided to take on Enyart's case. "In all candor, it is not clear to me why they are trying to prevent him from appearing on this television show," Mulligan said. "In opposition, we have stated that we believe the position of the Intervention Department -- in attempting to restrict Enyart's freedom of speech, freedom of travel and freedom of association -- is unconstitutional." "It violates his protected First Amendment rights," Mulligan continued. "And it is not reasonably related to his rehabilitation on probation. It is not reasonably related to any sort of protection of the community." Mulligan explained that although certain restrictions on a defendant are appropriate and can be imposed, other restrictions and requirements are, or can be, inappropriate if they unconstitutionally limit or infringe on one's rights to free speech. WorldNetDaily contacted Intervention for comments but was told that the only information that could be given was information that could be obtained at the courthouse. Thus, the statements from the motion were all that was available from Intervention. Enyart is best known for burning O.J. Simpson's memorabilia at the Los Angeles courthouse in February while launching ShadowGov, a government watchdog website. Enyart and ShadowGov are also known for their protest campaign against Clinton and the alleged Broaddrick rape. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- © 1999 WorldNetDaily.com, Inc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- http://www.worldnetdaily.com/bluesky_exnews/19990616_xex_da_tries_to_.shtml Bard Visit me at: The Center for Exposing Corruption in the Federal Government http://www.xld.com/public/center/center.htm Federal Government defined: ....a benefit/subsidy protection racket! DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! 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