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* See below, Associated Press series 'Torn From the Land,' which deals with the unlawful taking of black owned land in America:
(pending)
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* Gaza documentary from Al Jazeera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPE6vbKix6A ( viewer discretion advised for graphic content)
Current Sit
Current Situation: 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Real Talk: Imma bout five minutes away from puttin this nursing home drama on complete and total blast 😈
Real Talk: The nursing home was first asked to let the resident out for doctor and dental appointments, then a holiday, but said no to those requests. The nursing home was then asked to transfer/ refer the resident to another facility, but refused to do so, opting instead to keep the dolla's, and gain control of the resident through the guardianship system. After all this time however, and the residents years of torture and abuse by and at the nursing home, the only reason the nursing home wants to control the resident, is because the resident has newly discovered assets, including a house in the suburbs. That said, the resident (as a surviving spouse), attempted to transfer the house via an Application for Certificate of Transfer. Despite that the application should have been granted within 72 hours after it was filed, it was, instead, set for hearing on a date that was some 3-4 weeks from the date of filing, and ultimately denied. Moreover, an attorney appeared at the hearing and, absent an attorney client relationship with the applicant, nevertheless influenced the outcome of the proceeding. Simply, the court denied the application on grounds that the applicant is in a nursing home. That the applicant is in a nursing home however, does not preclude the applicant from owning real estate, so the court can not deny the application on that basis. Furthermore, the court can not permit the outcome of a proceeding to be determined by an attorney who has no attorney/client relationship with the applicant, so the court erred when it permitted the attorney to appear on applicants behalf.
In any case, at this point, it appears that the court, the attorney, and the nursing home, have colluded to prevent the transfer of the property to its rightful owner: the surviving spouse.
But why?
I'm not sure, but word on the street is that the house has been ear marked for drug trafficking , and, as such, was not to transfer to , or be occupied by, the surviving spouse, but instead, transferred to an llc that would be expressly set up to house 'black urban professional dope boys,' and/or otherwise advance the drug trade. The implication of course being, that the court already knew the house had been earmarked for drug trafficking, and was therefore in place to insure that the processing of the application for certificate of transfer was unnecessarily delayed , while the attorney was in place to insure that the application for certificate of transfer was ultimately denied.
But I don't know.
What I DO know however, is that the Application for Certificate of Transfer should have been granted within 72 hours of filing, rather than set for a hearing 3-4 weeks out, and denied. I also know that, either the attorney was watching the docket in anticipation of the filing of the application for certificate of transfer, or someone in the court tipped the attorney off to the fact that it had been filed, because the attorney would not otherwise have known the application was filed and/or that a hearing had been set. Finally, and again, absent an attorney /client relationship with the applicant, the court erred when it allowed an attorney to appear on the applicants behalf, and/or otherwise influence the outcome of the proceeding, because the attorney had no standing to do so. And THAT... is just on periodt.
update: The case was rigged.
November 18, 2024 Blogbit
Sorry for the late Homepage post, but it'll be up thru Tuesday since it posted so late. Ttyl 💕
November 17, 2024 Blogbit
Correction to yesterdays Homepage: last nights SNL host and musical guest was 'Charli XCX' not 'Charlie XCX.' Sorry for the typo. (And btw, she did a great job)
November 16, 2024 Blogbit
Great fight night !!! Great show !!! Glad I was able to watch
Who next tho ???
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Happy birthday to my fave (November 16), and early HBD shout out to the real SNL OG, Lorne Michaels (November 17).
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Happy birthday to my fave (November 16), and early HBD shout out to the real SNL OG, Lorne Michaels (November 17).
November 14, 2024 Blogbit
Did ya'll watch Club Shay Shay this week? Ms Pat was on with a very riveting interview. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and really appreciated her candor. I watched that one, and also the one from last week with Karlous Miller. It was very entertaining too (ie. just two bruhs hanging out shootin da breeze). Make sure you see them both. You'll really enjoy them 💕
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Yesterday, I added a post for today , but it deleted itself before I saved it, so I'll have to try to remember what I said and repost at some point. Actually, I remember the gist of what I said, I just have to remember how I said it, and will probably post this evening. Ttyl 💕
update: Give me a minute on this, I'll get to it when I can
November 12, 2024 Blogbit
I would be remiss not to acknowledge the tragic events that marred many of this years HBCU Homecoming celebrations, including this past weekend at Tuskeegee University. Prayers and condolences go out to all who've been effected by this senseless tragedy.
November 11, 2O24 Blogbit
So, HBCU Homecoming season has officially come to an end, but due to the election, we did not post last Monday, and opted to resume today. That said, today is the last day for our HBCU Homecoming Shout Outs (until next year, that is). But haven't they been fun? I thought so. In fact, maybe we'll think of another way to continue the HBCU vibe on Mondays. We'll see. Until then, watch & enjoy this weeks installment, but please don't steal our swag (lol) 💕
November 9, 2024 Blogbit
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Dorothy Dandridge
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If you're like me, and wanted (but, as yet, had not been able) to see the 'Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64 Eyes of the Storm' exhibit ... no worries, because the exhibition ( which is more or less a photographic history of Beatlemania), is still on tour from now thru next year. So, for more information regarding current and upcoming dates and venues for the exhibition, click here
P.S. Seeing the exhibit is definitely at the top of my "to do" list (real talk) 💕
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I'm thinking seriously about selling some specialty items for the holidays, such as unscented blessed oil , scented blessed oil , bayberry candles, and prayer clothes. If I decide to do this, the items will be offered on this site, but you would have to place your order by November 30, for guaranteed delivery by December 22. I'm just thinking about it for now. I'll let you know what I decide to do. At a minimum, I will sell unscented blessed oil thru Nov 30, but we'll see. And yes, I make it myself 💕
(see Matthew 6:17)
November 8, 2024 Blogbit
So, where are the Pfizer lawsuit headlines? And its not just Pfizers Covid vaccine thats under fire. Its also Depo-Provera, a contraceptive distributed by Pfizer that Plaintiffs claim caused cancer, consequently, the Big Pharma giant is now being sued for deceptive advertising. For more info on the Depo - Provera lawsuits, click here
For more info on the Covid vaccine lawsuits click here. And for more info on Pfizer in general, check out The Pfizer Papers: Pfizers Crimes Against Humanity by Naomi Wolf, which is available at amazon.com
November 7, 2024 Blogbit
Quincy Jones gave us so much in the way of music, and his genius will be forever missed. RIP
And rest in peace Tyka Nelson ( sister of His Royal Badness, Prince Rogers Nelson). Our condolences go out to the Jones and Nelson families
November 11, 2O24 Blogbit
So, HBCU Homecoming season has officially come to an end, but due to the election, we did not post last Monday, and opted to resume today. That said, today is the last day for our HBCU Homecoming Shout Outs (until next year, that is). But haven't they been fun? I thought so. In fact, maybe we'll think of another way to continue the HBCU vibe on Mondays. We'll see. Until then, watch & enjoy this weeks installment, but please don't steal our swag (lol) 💕
November 9, 2024 Blogbit
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Dorothy Dandridge
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If you're like me, and wanted (but, as yet, had not been able) to see the 'Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64 Eyes of the Storm' exhibit ... no worries, because the exhibition ( which is more or less a photographic history of Beatlemania), is still on tour from now thru next year. So, for more information regarding current and upcoming dates and venues for the exhibition, click here
P.S. Seeing the exhibit is definitely at the top of my "to do" list (real talk) 💕
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I'm thinking seriously about selling some specialty items for the holidays, such as unscented blessed oil , scented blessed oil , bayberry candles, and prayer clothes. If I decide to do this, the items will be offered on this site, but you would have to place your order by November 30, for guaranteed delivery by December 22. I'm just thinking about it for now. I'll let you know what I decide to do. At a minimum, I will sell unscented blessed oil thru Nov 30, but we'll see. And yes, I make it myself 💕
(see Matthew 6:17)
November 8, 2024 Blogbit
So, where are the Pfizer lawsuit headlines? And its not just Pfizers Covid vaccine thats under fire. Its also Depo-Provera, a contraceptive distributed by Pfizer that Plaintiffs claim caused cancer, consequently, the Big Pharma giant is now being sued for deceptive advertising. For more info on the Depo - Provera lawsuits, click here
For more info on the Covid vaccine lawsuits click here. And for more info on Pfizer in general, check out The Pfizer Papers: Pfizers Crimes Against Humanity by Naomi Wolf, which is available at amazon.com
November 7, 2024 Blogbit
Quincy Jones gave us so much in the way of music, and his genius will be forever missed. RIP
And rest in peace Tyka Nelson ( sister of His Royal Badness, Prince Rogers Nelson). Our condolences go out to the Jones and Nelson families
November 2, 2024 Blogbit
It has become glaringly obvious that Loren LoRosa is a much better fit for Breakfast Club than is Jess Hilarious. And while I hate to switch up on ya'll, because , initially, I rooted for Jess Hilarious as a replacement for Angela Yee... it is what it is. Loren fits perfectly into the mix, and is, frankly, not only a better fit than Jess, but also Angela. For one thing, at times, Angela didn't say enough or seemed too timid, while Jess sometimes says or does too much, and to the point of it being overwhelming. Loren, on the other hand, brings just the right balance, along with a fashion sensibility that has helped to distinguish her. In any case, they should do a contract buyout on Jess, and then cut Loren a deal. Of course, maybe Jess's contract was only for one year, in which case, they can ride it out without renewal. I'm not sure, but, I guess we'll find out.
It has become glaringly obvious that Loren LoRosa is a much better fit for Breakfast Club than is Jess Hilarious. And while I hate to switch up on ya'll, because , initially, I rooted for Jess Hilarious as a replacement for Angela Yee... it is what it is. Loren fits perfectly into the mix, and is, frankly, not only a better fit than Jess, but also Angela. For one thing, at times, Angela didn't say enough or seemed too timid, while Jess sometimes says or does too much, and to the point of it being overwhelming. Loren, on the other hand, brings just the right balance, along with a fashion sensibility that has helped to distinguish her. In any case, they should do a contract buyout on Jess, and then cut Loren a deal. Of course, maybe Jess's contract was only for one year, in which case, they can ride it out without renewal. I'm not sure, but, I guess we'll find out.
update: Jess returned today ( November 8), and I bet it went down when she saw Loren still sittin in her chair 👀, in fact, Imma go on a limb and say: I KNOW it went down 👀
October 24, 2024 Blogbit
Tough Love: No one loves John Legend more than me (real talk), but if his recent appearance on Club Shay Shay tanked (and it appears that it did), heres why:
We as low income and working class black people in da hood are tired of black celebrities warning us about Trump, and/or telling us the sky bouta fall in unless we vote for Harris. We's tired boss. We's real tired. More importantly though, the sky has already fallen in for many, if not all of us. In fact, it started falling in under Obama, and Biden finished the job. Now ya'll want us to vote for Harris ??? Really??? Seriously??? And what else would ya'll like us to do? Pour salt on an open wound ??? !!! Um, thanks, but no thanks. Simply, despite that our communities are decimated by decay and neglect, and marred by a drug trade that runs like a corporation... we can still think for ourselves. Despite that our home ownership rights have been trampled, if not lost, to cities like Cleveland , that have weaponized their Building and Housing departments to seize what we worked for... we can still think for ourselves. Despite that our children are no longer getting a quality education that is comparable to that of their suburban counterparts... we can still think for ourselves. Despite that we have become dependent upon food banks and community meals to eat... we can still think for ourselves. Despite that some of us hate to see the onset of Winter because we can not afford boots, socks, coats or gloves to shield us from the elements... we can still think for ourselves. Despite that homelessness has become a silent epidemic, and some of us do not have a physical mailing address, because we sleep on the sidewalk at night... we can still think for ourselves. And despite that, as a whole, we made absolutely no advances under Obama or Biden, and, moreover , saw our hope turn to hopelessness at record speed... we can still think for ourselves. And we think we got played. In fact, we KNOW we did, and we're not about to let it happen again.We're not about to elect a woman we know nothing about, just because John Legend or some other celebrity told us to do so. In plain proletariat English then: it doesn't matter how cool, talented or famous you are, or, if you, as a former president, take a selfie with Eminem or know all the words to "Lose Yourself," because ... issa wrap.
We're tired of being told what to say, what to do, how to vote, how to be black, etc., because, again... we can still think for ourselves, and we think we got played by Obama AND Biden. In fact, we KNOW we did, and we AIN'T FALLIN' FOR IT AGAIN. Simply, and as a wise man once said: 'Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.' Now, if ya'll celebs wanna stomp for Kamala, or, in the alternative, bash The Donald... go for it. Just don't come on Unc's show and do it, because I guarantee: we will tune ya'll out.
And that's just on periodt.
October 21, 2024 Blogbit
October 24, 2024 Blogbit
Tough Love: No one loves John Legend more than me (real talk), but if his recent appearance on Club Shay Shay tanked (and it appears that it did), heres why:
We as low income and working class black people in da hood are tired of black celebrities warning us about Trump, and/or telling us the sky bouta fall in unless we vote for Harris. We's tired boss. We's real tired. More importantly though, the sky has already fallen in for many, if not all of us. In fact, it started falling in under Obama, and Biden finished the job. Now ya'll want us to vote for Harris ??? Really??? Seriously??? And what else would ya'll like us to do? Pour salt on an open wound ??? !!! Um, thanks, but no thanks. Simply, despite that our communities are decimated by decay and neglect, and marred by a drug trade that runs like a corporation... we can still think for ourselves. Despite that our home ownership rights have been trampled, if not lost, to cities like Cleveland , that have weaponized their Building and Housing departments to seize what we worked for... we can still think for ourselves. Despite that our children are no longer getting a quality education that is comparable to that of their suburban counterparts... we can still think for ourselves. Despite that we have become dependent upon food banks and community meals to eat... we can still think for ourselves. Despite that some of us hate to see the onset of Winter because we can not afford boots, socks, coats or gloves to shield us from the elements... we can still think for ourselves. Despite that homelessness has become a silent epidemic, and some of us do not have a physical mailing address, because we sleep on the sidewalk at night... we can still think for ourselves. And despite that, as a whole, we made absolutely no advances under Obama or Biden, and, moreover , saw our hope turn to hopelessness at record speed... we can still think for ourselves. And we think we got played. In fact, we KNOW we did, and we're not about to let it happen again.We're not about to elect a woman we know nothing about, just because John Legend or some other celebrity told us to do so. In plain proletariat English then: it doesn't matter how cool, talented or famous you are, or, if you, as a former president, take a selfie with Eminem or know all the words to "Lose Yourself," because ... issa wrap.
We're tired of being told what to say, what to do, how to vote, how to be black, etc., because, again... we can still think for ourselves, and we think we got played by Obama AND Biden. In fact, we KNOW we did, and we AIN'T FALLIN' FOR IT AGAIN. Simply, and as a wise man once said: 'Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.' Now, if ya'll celebs wanna stomp for Kamala, or, in the alternative, bash The Donald... go for it. Just don't come on Unc's show and do it, because I guarantee: we will tune ya'll out.
And that's just on periodt.
October 21, 2024 Blogbit
Poppa's House premieres tonight @ 9 pm EST on CBS. It stars Damon Wayans and his son, Damon Wayans Jr. Hmmm... looks like Monday nights just got relevant again.
October 16, 2024 Blogbit
So, five states (ie. Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Utah) are suing Pfizer for deceptive practices and false claims with regard to the Covid vaccine. No surprise there right? I mean, didnt we all see this coming? I sure did. At this point tho, my five bucks says they'll probably settle these claims and keep it moving. What does your five bucks say?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubZvXkLHCwU
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As for the Sean Combs case, they really need to just set a normal bond and let him bail out... like e'rrybody else.
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As for my ongoing USDA drama... it's just dragging along at the moment, perhaps deliberately so, and most likely because they know that, eventually, I will be ineligible for benefits. Nevertheless, while I'm eligible, I want what I'm entitled to. Whats funny tho, is that a settlement was proposed and almost reached last year. That is, I was willing to sign off on it, but the agency backed out at the last minute, after initially agreeing to it. They were probably told not to sign it tho, because theres no way they could be that wishy washy. In any case, the settlement offer was a lesser version of what I asked for, but it was better than nothing, so I was willing to sign off and be done with it. Of course, they would never make it that easy for me. Per previous posts tho, I've been having issues with ODJFS/SNAP for years. In fact, over the years, they either made all sorts of errors that escalated to higher ups before eventually being resolved, or they couldnt believe I was there in the first place (lol). Ditto for all the other poor people in the waiting room, as no one could wrap their head around the fact that I was there to apply for assistance -- just like them (lol). Like I keep saying tho, I can't live off the attention, but apparently people think I can, or expect me to.
Both the program and participants have suffered since the government discontinued the practice of assigning a case worker to each applicant or benefits receipient tho. So now, its just anything goes since these changes were implemented. Plus, these days, you dial an 800 number and wait forever, or get whoever. Moreover, you never know who is accessing your file, tampering with it etc. At least when there were case workers, you had a point person, and could place blame if something went wrong... and/or submit whatever was needed if something was missing... not anymore.
The bottom line then?
The program ran more efficiently when there were case workers, and ran super efficiently when ODJFS offices were set up in the neighborhoods to serve the applicants and receipients. They stopped that years ago tho, and it hasnt been the same since.
October 9, 2024 Blogbit
Here's hoping Sean Combs request to be released on bond is granted, as there's absolutely no legally sound reason why it should not be. Afterall, its 'innocent until proven guilty,' not 'guilty until proven innocent.'
September 24, 2024 Blogbit
Wow, maybe this guy has my money order (lol). It never did show up.
https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2024/09/us-mail-carrier-accused-of-pilfering-checks-from-lakewood-to-sell-to-counterfeiters.html
p.s. I ended up replacing the money order, paid $15 to cancel the lost one, waited over thirty days for the replacement check, and spent $50 to overnight the new money order to the merchant. So I lost money , and never saw the original money order again. And the merchant never received it either. That is, the merchant got the new one, but not the original one. And, generally speaking, I have mail thats missing in action, so, I have no confidence in the mail system -- none at all. As far as I'm concerned, USPS has been suspect since 2012 , and got increasingly worse over the years.
September 21, 2024 Blogbit
Watch out for Twitter comments ya'll , because I continue to allege and assert that Twitter has a team of writers in place that create content (such as comments), in an effort to control the narrative. So, its primarily a propaganda machine. Beware !!!
Ditto for Youtube tho really ... in that, I allege, it also writes comments and generates likes for its self authored comments, in many instances.
September 18, 2024 Blogbit
So, according to Media Take Out, Sean Combs was trying to buy Paramount Plus before all of the legal drama set in, with the implication being that the legal drama was intended to (and did) thwart his efforts. Thats interesting, because I thought this was about his stake in Revolt TV, which he had to forfeit after all of the drama set in.
Heres the link to the Media Take Out article:
https://mediatakeout.com/exclusive-diddy-was-trying-to-buy-cbs-mtv-before-allegations/
September 7, 2024 Blogbit (edited 2:33 pm EST)
The nursing home industry is a frightful thing. I have always known that, consequently, I would never put anyone in there, as these facilities are generally characterized by poor help or no help, abusive staff, neglect and more. And there are few exceptions. Suffice to say that, you may enter in good or reasonably good health, but theres a near gurantee that you will deteriorate on a physical, psychological and emotional level if you stay there too long. That said, you better pray that you maintain all your faculties, or have a power of attorney while you're in there, because if you don't , you will not get out of "the home." Why? Because you are a pay check for the company that owns "the home," thats why -- thus you ain't going nowhere. Of course, if you push too hard to leave, or someone pushes on your behalf, "the home," or somewhere therein, will try to make you a ward of the state, especially if you have assets. In fact, the effort to make someone a ward of the state, generally only happens if there are assets. If you do NOT have assets, trust and believe, "the home," or the county and state in which "the home" is situated, will NOT try to appoint a guardian, or make you a ward of the state, because, again, this only happens if you have assets. If you are penniless, they will not try to make you a ward of the state, but they WILL take yo house when you die. Real Talk.
And just in case you think the state ombudsman can help you... think again. The state ombudsmans office is worse than a joke, and is set up so that, only the victim or resident can seek the ombudsmans help. It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports that "the home" won't let the resident out for a doctors appointment, mammogram, dental appointment, visit to the BMV, family function, holiday, or etc. It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports that "the home" unplugged the residents phone, so that it is not accessible for in bound or outbound calls, and, as such, the resident can not be reached. It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports that the residents television does not work, and, as such, the residents "stay" is comparable to being in solitary confinement at a prison. It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports that , at one time, the residents "bedding" consisted of a mattress on the floor-- no bed frame, no box spring, just a mattress on the floor. It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports this type of "care" as abuse, if not torture. It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports that at least one member of the nursing home staff takes her break in the residents room, despite that staff have designated break areas, and residents rooms are not among them. It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports that "the home" is billing for physician and dental services , that are not being performed, and have never been performed during the residents "tenture" at "the home." It will not act on behalf of a family member who reports that a member of "the homes" nursing staff was having an affair with the residents husband, and seeking monetary favors from same. It will not act on behalf of a family member who suggests that, at a minimum, the aforementioned nurse should be terminated for unethical behavior. It will not act on behalf of a family member who alleged that the resident was being drugged at one point, which was evidenced by the presence of hundreds of loose, tiny green pills that the family member observed in the residents lower dresser drawer, and also evidenced by the fact that the resident was extremely incoherent with glassy eyes. No, the ombudsman will not act on behalf of a family member who raises such concerns. Instead, it will only act on behalf of the victim or resident who raises such concerns , which is problematic if the victim/resident has deteriorated to the point where he or she can not speak effectively for him or herself. So, despite instances where there is clear abuse occurring, and events are playing out that are unethical or harmful to the resident, the ombudsman will do nothing in the face of it-- unless and until the resident makes contact with the ombudsman, despite that he or she may be unable to do so. Long story short ? The nursing home industry is nothing more than a self serving money grab for those who own them, and death chambers for those who reside there. So beware... watch yo back ... because if you go into "the home," nine times outta ten, you ain't coming out alive... but if you do ( ie. come out alive) it won't be without a fight.
September 6, 2024 Blogbit
(note: Below is a re-worked version of a post that I added yesterday, but inadvertently deleted thereafter. That said, this isn't exactly what I said or how I said it, but its close, fyi):
Regardless of how heinous the act, 14 year old Apalachee High School shooting suspect, Colt Gray, should not be tried as an adult, because, pursuant to Georgia Code Title 39-1-1, Gray is a minor. Likewise, TJ Lane, who was convicted for Ohio's 2012 Chardon High School shooting, should not have been tried as an adult, because, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3109.51, Lane was a minor at the time of the incident.
That being said, all fifty states, plus the District of Columbia, have clearly established the legal definition of an adult. In Alabama and Nebraska, it is 19. In Misssissippi, it is 21. In Georgia, Ohio and all other states, plus the District of Columbia, it is 18. The bottom line then, is that the rules are there for a reason, and, in the interest of justice, they must be adhered to, or amended in a manner that is consistent with law, but they can not continue to be amended from the bench , or by rogue prosecutors in pursuit of a conviction at any cost.
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Speaking of the TJ Lane case though, since Lane was determined to be "mentally insane" following a competency exam ahead of the proceedings, how on Earth was he deemed fit to stand trial ?! Given the circumstances, Lane should have been found "not guilty by reason of insanity." Instead, he was tried ... as an adult ... no less!!! And the fact that Lane was tried, despite the results of his mental competency evaluation, raises serious questions that are long overdue to be asked in an equally long overdue effort to void Lanes conviction.
That Lane was determined to be mentally incompetent, but still went to trial , is just one part of the problem, because, again, Lane, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3109.51, was a minor. And even amateur sleuth's like myself know, that a suspects juvenile status is not up for debate. In other words... it is what it is, because juvenile status is clearly defined by the Ohio Revised Code as "under 18 years of age." Lane was 17, and as such... a minor, consequently, he should not have been tried as an adult.
That Assistant Geauga County Prosecutor Nicholas Burling, and then Geauga County prosecutor, now 14th District US Congressman David Joyce, improperly tried Lane as an adult, is just one of two grave errors that should be the basis of an effort to void Lanes conviction. The other error relates to the fact that Lane was tried in spite of a psychiatric evaluation that determined him to be mentally insane. Other errors include, but are not limited to: (1) the Courts denial of defendants Motion For Change of Venue, which it sought in response to extensive "news coverage and community passions," (2) Lane's guilty plea, which, arguably, may have been entered as a result of coercion , and (3) Ineffective counsel, because, at the end of the day, Lane relied on counsel Ian Friedman and Mark DeVan to call the shots, and thats precisely what they did. Unfortunately, based on a review of the record, those "shots" were, arguably, not called with Lanes best interests in mind, but that of the prosecutor and the county in general.
One things for sure, Geauga County was eager to wrap the Lane case up. It wanted somebody behind bars, and the case and all of the media scrutiny and publicity that went with it, to go away. So, it did and it has. That is, Geauga County did wrap the case up, and the scrutiny and publicity has subsided... for the time being anyway-- at least until a defense attorney or civil rights organization with some real swag, steps forward to void Lanes conviction, because a conviction entered under the aforementioned circumstances, simply, can not stand.
( note: in light of Lanes guilty plea, no trial was actually held, but given the results of his competency exam, he should have been deemed unfit to stand trial, and a "not guilty by reason of insanity" plea should have been entered and allowed. In fairness to DeVan and Friedman though, it was their intent to enter a 'not guilty by reason of insanity plea,' but they encountered resistance from Prosecutor Burling. Still , DeVan and Friedman should have fought harder on all fronts, because they owed it to their client to do so).
August 2, 2024 Blogbit
August 2, 2024 Blogbit
So, below is the response that I recently received from the Ohio Department of Development regarding the HEAP application that I submitted, but never received a response to (and of course the program is now closed ).
Here's the response:
So, below is the response that I recently received from the Ohio Department of Development regarding the HEAP application that I submitted, but never received a response to (and of course the program is now closed ).
Here's the response:
Thank you for contacting the Home Energy Assistance Program
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to check if you still require any assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out by sending us another email and I’ll be happy to assist you further.
explore our website at energyhelp.ohio.gov to gain a better understanding of the available options.
Thank you for your attention.
And this was the follow up that was received in a separate email on the same day:
And this was the follow up that was received in a separate email on the same day:
Dear ,
Your request has been marked as resolved. Please see the resolution notes below.
Resolution notes (if any):
If you still need additional information, please reply to this email to reopen your case.
Ohio Department of Development
Development.Ohio.Gov
So, obviously, I continue to pay a tremendous price for being me , since this is clearly a game. As I have said in the past tho, Ohio will always be my permanent place of residence, because I will not allow the state and its corrupt officials and employees to run me out, despite that is clearly what they are trying to do. I'll have to talk more about the state and other issues I 've had in and with it at some point down the road however, because I really don't have time for it right now.
Pathetic tho isn't it? And to think , someone, namely Lydia Mihaliks, gets paid to run this sloppy outfit ( ie. Ohio Department of Development).
July 30, 2024 Blogbit
When cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer get through "asking questions" about Basheer Jones, maybe they 'll ask a few questions about former attorney general, now Governor Mike De Wine, and how he used the Ohio Attorney Generals office to take control of Mt Zion Baptist Church , despite he had no legal standing whatsoever to do so. Where's the investigation on that? And how and why has all of Ohio media either ignored that story or distorted it? Moreover, where's the FBI investigation on DeWines takeover, or were they in on it?
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