Teresa Watson Will Be Featured Guest on “New World Order Disorder” This Wednesday Evening
Just a reminder to tune in this Wednesday evening, to Dr. Gianni Haye’s Radio Show, where I will be Dr. Gianni Hayes Featured Guest on January 30, during 8:00-9:00 hour.Dr. Gianni Hayes’ Radio Show:“NEW WORLD ORDER DISORDER” at www.giannihayes.net, and broadcast on www.theamericanvoice.com
Call in toll free: 1-800-433-1429. LIVE SHOW!!!Phone Bridge: If you can’t get us on the internet, short wave, satellite, or FM radio, or through our Saturday re-broadcasts, or via our podcasts, then dial 712-580-1100 and enter #97524. This isn’t toll free, but you can use a speaker phone so everyone can listen.
Chatroom: Go to the bottom of the right column at www.theamericanvoice.com, and click on “chat room.” When the log in comes, up you can register or put any name in the user name and then click, “Just Chat.” E-mail: You can also e-mail Gianni at info@thenaz.us or ndhayes@att.net.Visit: Gianni’s sites: www.thenazarzine.com (religious/patriot site); www.creative-services.biz (business site); www.theamusezine.com (writing site); www.americandtc.com (drug testing site); www.giannihayes.net (radio info & schedule).
TW
Vindication After Humiliation - Lies, Half Truths and Accusations by Bobby Lee Cook
Are you familiar with the Barclay’s commercials, which show extremely understated celebrations for major accomplishments in the world of banking? Barclays, of course being a British entity, pokes fun at the very British reserve which has allowed them to conquer markets across the world. I would direct readers to # 3, below, with this bit of news. Yesterday, Wednesday, January 23, 2008, a task force of GBI agents, Secretary of State Investigators and Prosecuting Counsel Investigators, raided the Chattooga County Elections Office, confiscating files, relative to the 2006 Election Fraud Scandal, which brought me to Chattooga County and the corruption that dwells there. My life has been torn asunder since I began, in Bobby Lee Cooks efforts to uncover the identity of my sources.
Combined with last week’s GBI arrest of the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Jailer, Roger Brewster, (story below), I live in hope. In Barclay’s fashion, I am celebrating by exceeding my carbohydrate intake allotment for today. I am indulging in second glass of wine. Pardon my exuberance.
Teresa Watson
Last week, I had to endure a four hours deposition, in a case I have nothing to do with, for which I know no facts, and am not a party to the case. I want to answers some of the issues which came up during the deposition, which Bobby Lee Cook twisted greatly, just so you will know that this could happen to you, too:
1) Mr. Cook presented a letter from someone with American Solutions, because I have allowed their ad on my site, for free, almost since the beginning of my website. In the letter, the gentleman said that American Solutions knew nothing about my site, and had no agreement with me for advertising. I have the communications, still, which arranged all of that, and will happy to provide it to anyone who wishes challenge me. When I contacted them offering a free spot, because I believe in the cause, they jumped at it, and sent me their logo/link and thanked me profusely. That occurred around August 13th/14th, 2007.Additionally, after sitting next to Jimmy Cushman, Newt Gingrich’s son-in-law at the September American Solutions kick off in Marietta last fall, Mr. Cushman and I corresponded a number of times. I wrote an op-ed about American Solutions a week or so later, and he referred me to Speaker Gingrich, who linked to my op-ed from the American Solutions website. For about a month, I got much traffic and e-mails to Contact@RomeNewsByWatson.com from American Solutions supporters who read the op-ed from the AS website.
2) Mr. Cook read from a letter he received from Mr. Alan Begner, of Begner and Begner, regarding my contention in a private e-mail, to a Law Enforcement source, which we believe Cook obtained illegally. In the body of the e-mail I mention to this confidential source, my attempt to retain the Begner’s as legal counsel to represent me in this deposition several months ago. They explained that they were friends with Cook, and could not represent me. I tell my source that after speaking with the Begner’s that they refer me to Mr. Mark Spix, and will be contacting him for me.Mr. Begner refutes this claim, but most of my conversation was with his wife and law partner Corey Begner, who not only gave me Spic contact information, offered to contact Spix so that he would expect my call.
I am very disappointed the Begner’s chose to evade the whole truth, the “rest of the story” by his writing the letter to Mr. Cook, and leaving his wife and law partner, Corey Begner out of the communiqué.
3) The third party shuffle was also used by persons at the Georgia Prosecutorial Council. In October, I contacted the Executive Director of the, Rick Malone, after Carlton Vines was arrested for DUI, Leaving the Scene, etc. We had a lengthy phone interview, and I have my notes from that interview. Weeks later, after receiving e-mail confirmation form Rick Malone’s office, I wrote an article about his comments during the phone interview, as well as quoted directly from the e-mail.
But when Jason Espy contacted the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council, the PAC had Joe Burford respond, denying any contact with me. I never spoke with Joe Burford, I spoke with his boss, Rick Malone. I never received an e-mail from Joe Burford. I received and e-mail from his boss, Rick Malone. But the Summerville News allowed Bobby Lee Cook to have his communications with Joe Burford for the deposition.
But having those three letters, from persons with which I had no or little contact. (plausible deniability), paints a picture that I am a liar.
4) Another letter Bobby Lee Cook read from was from mike Prieto, the original attorney who was going to take my case to represent me against Bobby Lee Cook. In an e-mail which Bobby Lee Cook obtained, we assume illegally, form a confidential Law Enforcement source, I confided that I was hiring Mike Prieto. That was true, I had already met with him at length one afternoon, he told me that had already told his mother that he would be representing him, when she questioned him, fearing for his going against Bobby Lee Cook. We communicated a number of times before the Motion to Compel hearing, but already, Bobby Lee Cook asked me in the first deposition if Mike Prieto was representing me. I had told him that Mike Prieto was not representing me for the deposition, and at that point, when I asked where Mr. Cook had gotten the e-mail, is when Mr. Cook called me “Miss Nipples”.
So, in the second deposition, Bobby Lee Cook read from the letter from Mike Prieto, saying he was not representing me. DUHHHH, I had retained other counsel by then, but at the time I wrote the e-mail to my friend, Mike Prieto had agreed to take my case, albeit once I raised $25,000.00
5. Last spring, after two old ladies in my neighborhood called me “Miss Nipples” to my face, while poking me in the breasts, in front of a neighborhood picnic, and accused me of having an affair with a real estate developer I had only met a few days before, I took out a criminal warrant application, like the one I took out on Bobby Lee Cook. But when I first went to the court house, to the Clerks’ Office, and explained what I wanted to do, they had me fill out a certain set of papers, and then they took me upstairs to see Tami Colston. IN Judge Colston’s chambers, she told me that because eit was not an immediate threat, and not form a family member, the issue was best handled in Magistrates Court.I then went to Magistrates Court, filled out more paperwork, talked to Judge Caldwell about how best to handle the situation, and the matter was set before Magistrate Judge Bob Couey. Judge Couey heard the complaint, asked me if I wanted him to pit the women in jail, which I assured him I did not. I simply wanted them to stop calling me vulgar names and touching me in my private places. Judge Couey told them that if he heard form me again about their activities, that he would put them in jail.
But Bobby Lee produced the documents filled out for Judge Colston, and accused me of having been in her court. I had not been her court for that. I had been in Judge Couey’s Court. I did not even remember about having gone to Judge Colston’s chambers, and did not, last week during the deposition, had forgotten all about that brief, two minute chat we had had. But Bobby Lee Cook accused me of lying, when I kept insisting that I had never been in Tami Colston‘s court on this matter, but had been in Judge Couey’s court.
6. This past fall, when I began the Dixie Mafia Series, I began getting postings to my website, and e-mails from a young man, who after several scathing posts, identified himself as Adam al Sayed, and further bragged about his being a student at Emory University, and a former Darlington student, as well as the former editor in chief of the Darlingtonian, Darlington Academy’s yearbook.His posts began to get more and more vitriolic, and he began to include Darlington in his rants. Someone affiliated with Darlington contacted me, and suggested that I block his posts, and contact someone in an official capacity at Darlington, to get the full story about Adam. I did just that, and while, because of privacy issues, they could not tell me what had happened, they suggested strongly that I might want to inform the Emory Police and a Campus Counselor, both of which I did.
I spoke several times with Pscitrist for Campus for Student Affairs, as I understand it, as well as a Police Officer form the Emory Campus olice. I e-mailed postings and e-mails from Adam to both of these gentlemen. During one of the phone conversations with the Emory Campus Police Officer, he told me that he might notify the FBI. By the last conversations with the, I had learned from folks at Darlington about something Horrible Adam al Sayed had done to female student he was angry with, while he was the Editor in Chief of the Darlingtonian.
In several e-mails after those conversations, I instructed Adam to stop posting to my website, and to stop e-mailing me. But he persisted, and so I again warned him.
Finally, in fear, I warned him that the FBI was now monitoring his communications with me. He never e-mailed me again after that. BY that point, I had already received the gunshot warning on my answering machine. I extrapolated what the Emory Campus Police had said about contacting the FBI, and embellished, in fear, in order to stop Adam al Sayed from contacting me again. BUT I WOULD DO IT AGAIN, knowing what I know about what happened he did at Darlington.
But, Bobby Lee Cook said in the deposition last week, that he had called the Rome FBI, and they confirmed that they were not monitoring Adam al Sayed’s communications. I NEVER SAID I HAD CALLED the Rome FBI. The Emory Campus Police told me they might contact the FBI, and I assumed that would have been the Atlanta Office.
7. Finally, Bobby Lee Cook accused me of lying on my job application with Robinson Humphries, almost 25 years ago. I did not lie on my Robinson Humphries application, but when I was hired, and interviewed, I did not know that the job they had advertised in the newspaper, and for which I was applying for required a College Degree. I had been referred to the job by a friend at church, and ended up getting the job. My resume listed my several years of college experience, but no degree. The job application did not ask if I had completed college, only how many years of college completed.But after several months of work, someone recommended me for the training program for becoming a trader. When the forms were brought to me, and I filled them out, again NOT listing a degree, the Branch Manager’s assistant came to me very upset. She said that the job I currently held required a College Degree, and while she knew I did not have one, that now she was going to be in trouble for allowing me to interview fo rth job. She asked me to just put something down.
As I have said in testimonies before groups of Christian women, as I have told young people when they make serious mistakes, (including Adam al Sayed), and as I have written about on this website, I wrestled all day long with that dilemma. At the end of the day, I put down something on the form, like a BA Marketing, because I had in fact been a Marketing Major at Columbus College prior to that.
When my Branch Manager found out, I was fired. And RIGHTFULLY SO. I forget things, I misunderstand things, and when frightened as in the case with Adam al Sayed, for my physical safety, I might come on with a little embellished false bravado. But I have rarely intentionally lied in my life.
I learned a devastating lesson at Robinson Humphries that day almost 25v years ago. And I am glad that the Branch Manager held me accountable, to what I knew for violating my own personal code of conduct.
BUT, looking at these seven items, it paints a grim picture, if you do not know the whole story, spread out over 25 years.
So, that is the “Rest of the Story” in case what the Summerville News has printed, is not the whole story. I do not know, and can only speculate. But all my personal life has been put on parade, not for a case I am involved in, and not for any crime I have committed, but for a case which does not involve me, and for people I do not even know, or only know in passing. Bobby Lee Cook could do this same thing to anyone one reading this story, because he is Bobby Lee Cook, and the laws do not apply to him.
TW
Chattooga County Jailer Arrested for Attempted Meth SalesIn the long hours covering and writing about this week’s Hispanic Drug Gang Murder Trial, in Rome’s Federal District Court, I missed this gem, out of Chattooga County.
Roger Brewster, a full time maintenance worker at Hays Correctional Facility, and a part time Chattooga County jailer, was arrested Monday afternoon on several drug related charges.
Brewster, who was released n $50,000 property bond, has been charged with conspiracy to sell a controlled substance, use of a communication facility in committing a felony and criminal solicitation to sell a controlled substance, each a felony.
The arrest was the culmination of a four month GBI investigation, which included Brewster’s meet with and attempt to sell several pounds of methamphetamine to an Undercover narcotics investigator with the GBI. Brewster has been suspended from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department, without pay, pending an administrative hearing.
Teresa Watson
Comments (115)
Ben Watching, Five years is a long time to be in the system. But win or lose what is important to those of us reading, is whether there is a level playing field where everyone is on the same page of the rule book? Has your lawyer or lawyers shaken their heads at any of the rulings? You say you felt the despair that so many others have felt that the system is all but broken in that county. I hope you are satisfied, when all is said and done, that you got fair results. Here is hoping that you and other posters are right about Judge Van Pelt. When the Courthouse Cleaning is over there needs to be someone left with a clue as how to proceed. Maybe Judge Finster will be reappointed by the Governor? Maybe CC can have their Drug Court back? Maybe real justice will prevail? Joe Public needs to have confidence in their Public Officials, not the feeling that while they shake your hand they are picking your pocket with the other.
Room4,
We have been lawyered to death…and with some judges you could tell that their mind had been swayed in the back room. It had gotten so expensive that we were pro se, (representing ourselves). We had so much paper work threw at us that I have learned alot about the “proper procedures” of court filings and etiquites. I could work in a law office with confidence. LOL
There is so much truth to Teresa’s posting (in my opinion) its frightening, but Judge Van Pelt was by far the most refreshing burst of fresh air I have seen in these five long years. He actually listened with the sincere effort to let everyone speak. He didn’t let the attorneys “lawyer us to death” so that our side was not given. When I left the court house, I was relieved that we were lucky enough to get into his court.
Of course if we don’t get the verdict we want, we will be back, We will just have to regroup, rethink, and return, and I can only hope we will be fortunate enough to get back in front of him.
Hey, as far as Im concerned he could run for ANY office and he would have my vote. I guess the main word of the day, and in his court, is RESPECT, and he has given that to our case.
Thanks again to Teresa Watson, I feel she is fighting a battle for US, “Joe Public”, and she also has my utmost respect.
Ben Watching,
I have never witnessed Judge Van Pelts actions in court but he is the only one of the four (woods, hill, connelly, Van Pelt) that I have heard of having the most respect by those who have experienced his fairness. I spoke to soon in an earlier post and have since retracted my statement and issued an apology to Judge Van Pelt. I will admit the other three are not fit to serve on the bench and should be put away for their actions. I have had no dealings with Hill but like I stated in an earlier post ” the fruit does not fall far from the tree”. I will leave it at that.
Evan BF,
Believe me I can understand your frustrations with the courts. Like I posted before, I have been in front of EVERY Judge, to the point Im sure they know my face if not my name. LOL
Same for the attorneys so I won’t post too much, but from what Ive witnessed, Judge Hill would be second on my list, of the better judges in our courts.
So as not to cause myself or our case any problems, with that statement I will sign off.
Ben,
I choose to be weary of perception as some things are not what they appear. The tactics used on me by the “fruit” was based purely on the perception the “fruit” created and the whole time the “fruit” was plotting against me and acting like he was my best friend. I have emails of the “fruit” asking me “can we still be friends” even after I held him accountable. I thought this to be very wierd and the “fruits” manhood came into question. Some in this corrupt kingdom of the LMJCC live by the policy of “keep your friends close but keep your enemies closer”. The “fruit” proved to me this was his tactic. The “fruit” thinks he made money off of me by being dishonest. In fact it has cost him money as myself and numerous attorney’s in Tennessee will never recomend him as a good attorney to anyone after they found out how he betrayed me. I have had two people ask me if I know of a fair attorney in Walker County and I can garrantee you the “fruit” was not recomended. So therefore I have to assume the fruit from which tree it fell is rotten as well. I have also heard stories of Judge Hill’s past actions which I found to show a lack of ethics. I hope you are correct in your assumptions. My opinion.
Dear
R4OM;
We can only hope and pray that Judge Finster will get reappointed and the Drug Court back up and running. It wasn’t running long enough for the community to see how it works and the good that can come out of it. But, by law, we might have to have a new election. If this should happen, we hopefully learned our lesson about handling absentee ballots properly.
EBF;
“Fruit” trees can produce tons of good fruit and still through out a “bad apple” once in awhile.
Tink
great interview Teresa. People from the site started logging in near the end….not sure if it was too difficult to find the chatroom, but dixiechic and sniffsevil were there, and Gianni read my questions (the three parter of course)….
It’s just REALLY difficult to convey the information in one hour to someone who has no clue who the people are, their personalities and their histories………..
Dear RGS,
I am not sure it was a good interview, I felt so scattered and lame, even with notes in front of me, AND an OUTLINE of Talking Points.
But I told my husband, who was just getting home from evening classes, that I could tell your style of writing - I knew that was your question, LOL.
Thank you guys for logging on. I am so NOT a phone person to begin with, and while I was not nervous, I was out of my element.
TW
It was a good interview. I think the National Exposure will be good. I agree with romegasir about it being difficult to convey all the information in just an hour. Hopefully more exposure will come soon.
Dear SE,
Thank you so much, but I know that you are being kind.
Thank you for being there!
TW
I thought you sounded very good. You came across a being very calm and confident.
Dear SE -
I am not so sure. But I am so grateful for the opportunity and the exposure. She and I have traded e-mails, and she cannot not comprehend that someone just doesn’t step in from some higher authority, and put a stop to it. She was so gracious to have me on, and she was a very gracious host.
TW
my life partner says that you sounded young and intelligent…..and he or she doesn’t read your website…………….so that’s a compliment in my book. He or she actually turned down the volume to American Idol for the entire hour, can’t beat that.
Dear RGS-
How funny! I was lamenting that I had to miss American Idol for the interview.
Tell your Life Partner, he/she that I am flattered.
You guys are great!
TW
Ive just got home and of course I missed it. Sorry, but I bet you did just fine.
Dear OW -
I am guessing that you did not miss much, except the thrill of having some exposure to the problem up there…knowing that Chattooga County’s Dark Secret has been mentioned on the most listened to network in the nation.
TW
TW,
Sorry, I missed the interview tonight. I am so disappointed. I am hoping, that you will give us some details, tomorrow. It is hard to comprehend, what you are having to endure, & no one is stepping in to put a stop to it. Then on the other hand, when “FEDERAL LE” are involved, I don’t have much trust anyway. I am not saying, they are all bad, but I guess, we could start with M. Davis. Hopefully, Larry Black, the new guy, on the drug task force; is the real thing. I do not believe he would comprise, his position/badge, for any type of material or selfish gain. Hang in there girl!! You have my full support. Once again guys, you can blog all day. But, when election time comes, if you don’t get out & vote. Nothing will change. It’s up to the people. I hope the people from Chattooga, & Floyd counties, will get out & vote, at their next election. Catoosa just cleaned house, good luck, to all of you guys. TW, I think, you do a good job. You have me hooked. This is really the first blog, I have ever, joined in on. I like the fact, that you, have your facts & don’t just spread gossip. My Opinion: BLC & his puppets, are running amuck, because they are the confused one’s. If, they were clean, you would have never got to meet them. Their names, would not have turned up, if their hands were clean. That is how I see it.
Dear Curious,
Thank you so much. I trust the feds, but what so many folks do not understand is that they have so many hoops they have to jump through to get a case approved, unless it is directly related to drugs or terrorism.
So, I am waiting on the Cavalry, in part, but the folks who vote are the ones who ultimately control the end of the story…and the beginning of a new one.
TW
Great response TW….think of it this way……….whatever job you do, how often are you 100% certain that the decision you made is the right decision and more importantly the BEST decision you could have made…….Now pretend that the decision you are making could destroy a person’s life or at the very least effect it for the next several decades………..these officers are under EXTREME pressure to be perfect in their every decision, whether it be a split-second or a well-considered,, thought-out one. It’s a tough job. It is a job that is completely unappreciated by those who should appreciate it the most.
RGS, Well thought out from the perspective of ex-law enforcement. I do understand that the pressure is extreme and certainly of all people in the world realize that even with the best trained and good intentioned LE bad decisions are often made. The reason is simple, we train officers in this area and then lose them to better jobs and better pay in other areas. It all goes back to the elite who run this County, they certainly don’t want people with badges and guns who are as smart as they are. Cops who think they are gunslingers and cowboys are the rule here not the exception. Why? because a cop who wants his power and his chance to get back at the world for imagined wrong-doings will work for less as the oversight is less….This is for you RGS, the officer responsible for the case that you and I have sparred over was fired, what for?taking pay-offs and working security in uniform at a poker game and making sure no problem for the players. How do I know that, I was there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! By the way he had on his uniform, was packing his gun, and had his car parked outside. I know you think I am picking on LE, not so, I have many friends (I think) who are honest and capable doing good work for the betterment for all of us. They are in the minority!!!!…….Keep reading the posts with the Fed. trial, you will have the opportunity to hear about a couple more higher-ups who are traveling the wrong trail. When I read what you write, it still amazes me that you were ever a part of LE. I hope and believe that you were one of the good guys. I know someone who was sentenced to death, for pointing a gun, that’s all pointing a gun and then being sold out by her crooked lawyer to a crooked judge. Could that happen in little Floyd County, You better believe it did. Am I mad, you better know it. Am I fighting the injustice, You can be sure of it. Will it be overturned, I doubt it, Why?Because you cannot let lawyers judge lawyers, you cannot let LE police LE. There has to be a better set of checks and balances. If you care about the truth, and want to know what happened and not just what you heard or read, I will furnish the transcript. I do hope you will take this in the spirit it is intended.Last, and most important nobody, nobody is perfect or even near perfect in the toughest job on the planet. Now for the shocker, I do appreciate LE, They saved my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so jealous of all you people that were able to listen live to last nights’ broadcast. I had to work. Give me details, please? No way can I wait until the rebroadcast Saturday. I’m sure there are others who missed out also. I’ll ignore TWs’ modesty and take RGS and SEs’ word that it was great! Good grief, someone give me info? We spoke once on the phone and I recall telling you how young you sounded. You must get that all the time, TW.
Did anyone see the Summerville News? Dirty Boy is fighting back with a counter suit against Hammits and Ben Ballenger is his attorney!
I was so glad to see it, on the Front Page…
Hi-frickin’-Larious. That’s the best thing that has happened in this case in a long time. Seems the Hammitts and the lady suing the mayor should both be sued by TW.
I told ya, go after the plaintiffs, not BLC……were it not for them, none of this nonsense would be happening.
Overwhelmed…can you tell us more? The summerville news is not online and I’m not about to drive to Chattooga to get one.
To MIB, I don’t have a clue, to who you are, or what you have went through, but you totally understand; where I was coming from. Thank you so much, for helping me make my point. The good one’s are in the minority! The lesson, that I learned from, had nothing to do with drugs. But, the drugs & money laundering, & the people involved, are at the root of the problem. If, I were to get arrested today, & could prove my innocent, it would probably take years before I could clear my good name. That’s what happens to a lot of people. Then, they run out of resources, they die, or they just plain give up, because of all the hoops, they have to go through. When the whole system is corrupt, you can’t win, unless you stand up for your county & vote the evil out. How those absentee ballots got out, is beyond me. If, what T.W. says is true, it will never happen again. Hopefully, things are starting to look up for CC & all the other’s, who are effected, by these evil people.
OV-I hope Ben Ballinger, can get through this quickly. Can’t wait to read the SN. Thanks for the heads up.
C
OV the SN said none of this has been proved and I’m
thinking Ben is not liked by some of the system people.
So how would that play out? Maybe it is just my chess
mind trying to figure out what can go wrong.
Just a quick line or two to say hello to all. Can’t say too much, but I wanted everyone to know that I appreciate all of your support. My side is finally coming out and and the battle has started. All of you need to keep doing your constitutional right, which is to have free speech. You guys from Chattooga Co, have the chance to right a wrong that has been in place for so long. YOU WILL BE THE JUDGE, weigh all the facts and then make your judgment. It will be really nice when I can actually get back on here on a regular basis. You guys have a great leader in Teresa, do her justice and support and help her. Dirtyboy/k.Busbin
Curious, It really looks like the calvary is on the way in Chattooga and about time. RGS always had the right idea, go after the plaintiffs, if they start feeling some pressure they might yell loud enough for someone to pay attention. They are simply tools of the Big Boys now, but they can be turned into liabilities rather than assets. The pressure must keep coming in that direction. Good for Chattooga countians, but remember this, I have always said “Floyd County will eventually show its ugly face as even more corrrupt”. The reasons are simple; more people, more lawyers, more judges, 10 times more law enforcement making cases to support the above and provide the revenue. In 1970, Floyd County had 71,000 people, it had 1 judge, 1/4 staff in the District Attorney’s office, 1/10 law enforcement, and 2 or 3 people in the probation office. All these departments have grown like kudzu on the highways, Why? According to the politicians and the heads of the different law enforcement agencys crime has gone down every single year. We now have more people in prison per capita in the state of Georgia than any other state in the Union. We have 4 Judges, none elected, all appointed by the then Governor. We need elections with somebody running besides the incumbents who were appointed. The Rome New Tribune pointed out in an editorial last year “It is customary in Floyd County that incumbent judges run without opposition) This might not be the direct quote but close. Last but not least, the local chamber lists the population as a little over 90,000, Why do we need 3 more judges for those 20 or so thousand people when we had only 1 for 71,000. This is a question that needs to be answered, but more importantly, Are the Superior Court Judgeships not worthwhile opportunitys for Lawyers that know their trade. Of Course not, Not for $140,000 per year. Its all in the Money……………………You get what you pay for Judges, Law enforcement, and LAWYERS, UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear MIB,
I agree. What we pay LE is outrageous, and what we pay judges, compared to what REALLY Good attorneys make in the private sector is minimal, HOWEVER, there are a lot of lawyers in FLoyd County who are barely making it. I actually like and trust a couple of our judges, appointed or not.
BUt the real travesty if what we pay our local LE. Starting salary for someone in LE, who risks his life every time he clocks in, should not be under $30,000, and should definitely not be under $20,000, but in many cases, it is. More than any other aspect of administration, I believe that we need to take large steps to correct this in our City and County government.
WE have so many LE who not only have college degrees, but who have graduate degrees as well. Shouldn’t they be paid what upper level management in private corporations make?
And let me say, before I close, that I believe the Good Apples far outweigh the few Bad Apples.
TW
RGS:
Ill hit the high spots for you
DIRTY BOY FIGHTS BACK: BALLENGER TAKES CASE (headline)
(not exact wording)
Summerville resident DB went on the offensive and filed a $1million counerclaim against the people that are suing him
He Claims the statements he pulbished on a Rome-based website accusing E & B Hammit of illlegal acts were true, according to a counterclaim filed in CCSC by attorney BB
“Defendant is not liable to (the Hammits) becase his statements are true”
says “The Hammits are members of a criminal enterprise and are guilty of the commission racketeering activity, as defined by (Ga Law)”
The countersuit says the Hammits threatened to murder Busbin if he told sheriffs officials about the couples alleged illegal activties taking place on their property in Aug 05
The Hammits came to the worksite where DB and others were working on bilding their house on land owned by the Hammits. Hammitt threatened to mrder DB and other workers, if anything happened to the “pot plants” that the Hammitts were cultivating on their property.
The sheriffs dept was called to pull up a few plants that were growing on the construction site near their soon to be home. Sheriffs officials .
say the Hammits worked with Investigatiors and never were arrested for any drug activity
DB’s attoney also claims… accusing…. the Hammitts of illegal drug activity is protected under the U.S. First Amendment
“(Busbin) is not liable to the Hammitts because the alleged statements are protected free speech and matters of public concern and are protected under the First Amendment of the U S Constitution
“(The Hammitts) are willing members of a criminal group which is attempting to violate (Busbins) rght of free speech and harasses him for exercising same, and such criminal activities are a part of a criminal conspriosy, for whch (Busbin) is entitled to damages. As discover proceeds, addtional parties and counts may be added by (Busbin) by motion and amendment.” the lawsuit states.
Again, Busbin and his lawyer will have to prove that such a criminal group exists and then prove that the Hammits are involved.
“During August 2005, (Hammitts) persauded an employee of Georgia Power Co to work on their house during hours he was supposed to be working for GP, and obtained from the employee ground rods, the property of GPC, which (Hammitts) used to reinforce their concrete front porch. Said acts consititue theft under GA Law” The countersuit states “In early 2006 (Hammitts) used the US Mail to deliver to Busbin a flase and fraudulant 1099-Misc, falsely stated they had paid DB $26,244 in 2005, which they knew was not true. Besides such act violatin the IRS Code and Federal Mail Fraud statue, it is also…consititues rackereering activity, (according to CCSC documents)
These allegations too, have not been found as fact by law enforcement officials or the courts.
Despite the claims, Busbin is suing the Hammitts for $1million, court costs and attorney fees, according to court documents.
At the closing of the coutnerclaim, Balleger goes after the Hammitts lawyers for abusive litigation. The Hammitts are being Represented by JD, RA, and BLC
Busbin herby provides notice to the Hammitts their attorneys, aiders and abettors, and those acting concert wth the Hammitts that he will prusue an action for abusive litigation against Hammitts and their co-conspirators, if their complaint is not dismissed with the thme provided by the abussive litigation statute, court records state.
I DIDN’T TYPE WORD FOR WORD, BUT MOST OF IT IS WORD FOR WORD.
NOW ALL WE CAN DO IS WAIT FOR JUSTICE.
THANK YOU BEN BALLENGER FOR HAVING A BACKBONE, NOT ONLY FOR DIRTYBOYS SAKE, BUT FOR ALL INVOLVED. CHATTOOGA COUNTIANS NEED TO STAND UP FOR BB, DB, AND TW…
THANKS TO ALL…
OW, I owe you one….Thanks.
What’s the chances that the Hammitts all of a sudden have a new porch with the old one being disposed of?……what’s the chances that a Georgia Power employee somewhere is sweating bullets?
I also do not cultivate marijuana, and surprisingly none has ever been found on my property….of course I don’t live in Chattooga County.
This is the same land where the #1 attorney automatically assumes that mothers and sons are having sexual relations……the same land where the #1 attorney is allowed to call women sexual names in judicial proceedings……..
By the way, little bobby cook said he was going to ensure that TW went to jail….but it didn’t happen…..seems his power is dwindling………Law Enforcement get harder and harder to buy these days, it’s not like they sell ‘em at Wal-Mart.
The SN also reports that tomorrow that TW must appear in court at 10 am before Interim State Court Judge JW. It also reports that another subject who was subpoened by BLC is supposed to be in court at 9 am.
The other subject was subpoened for a deposition in the same case as TW. However her attorney is fighting it because Mayor Jones’ attorney has filed a motion to have the case dismissed.
DEar SE,
That is right. Georgia law stays all discovery once a Motion to Dismiss is filed. Stephen Farrow was supposed t file a Motion to Dismiss on the morning of my Motion to Compel Hearing back on December 21, and if he had, I would not have had to go through with that hearing back then, or the depostion on January 11.
Oh well.
TW
it’s so scintillating that it somehow makes me wish my i.d. was revealed so that I could really point out the idiocy of bobby lee cook………..a regular old fella who posts about an 80 year old man who calls women “Ms. Nipples” and sues everyone who angers him, seems to me to be one of the 12 definitions of “senile”……
If I introduced you to an 80 year old man who assumed every woman was having sex with her son, would you fear more for the 80 year old man or his offspring?………..
To me, with little bobby cook’s credentials, it would be like a police officer working his way through the ranks and finally becoming the chief of detectives…..and his final case, that he spends all of his reputation, money and time on is one good speeding case………….polygraphs, DNA, snitches, video and all, just to prove that someone was driving 54 in a 45 zone.
It appears that bobby lee cooks cronies are like sheep and will follow him even to the slaughter. Do these cronies not realize it is much more difficult for blc to get away with things he has gotten away with in the past? Do they not realize that this could be the beginning of his end? From what I read on this post it appears people are fed up with the corruption in all of the LMJCC and are ready to make changes. I would guess the citizens that are not associated with this corruption would like to see all the corrupt individuals arrested.
Heay, EBF and Everyone:
I ran home to post a quick storyon today’s Federal Case, BUT I AM NOT IN JAIL!
BLC was not prepared to go forward, and wanted to postpone the hearing on my Motion for Contempt…..hmmmmm
SO, my attorney went all the way up ther eprepared to argue, at the Hearing BLC wanted to argue, and didn’t get a chance to.
IN the meantime, all discovery is stayed, even in my deposition,for now, because Mr. Farrow, the Mayor’s attroney, got permission from the court, (Judge Westbrook), to file a Interrlocutory Appeal Application, and that stays everything! An interlocutory apeal, is a mini appeal, before the court ever gets to trial, in cases that have no merit, and should never have been brought in the first place. Specific rulings of the lower court judge get reviewed by the Court of Appeals to determine if the case should have been dismissed, (in this case), or if certain things should be required before continuing.
TW
RGS, If BLC doesn’t know who you are yet, by “foul” or “fair” means, he must be losing a LOT of sleep these days! I recall some back and forth comments you and another were making in the wee hours of the morning a few weeks ago. I couldn’t sleep, so of course I was reading here. Your side of the arguement shut him down, but hard! Have to admit the conversation between the two of you was a little frightful, to say the least! Definitely wouldn’t want you for an ENEMY! You, more than most, have them SCARED. VERY! “Watch your back”, is my advice. But stay knee deep in their pool. OUCH!
Anyone hear what’s going on In Chattooga with TW today?
Hey RGS -
I thing there is a good opportunity that Ms. Brady and myself will not be bothered by Bobby Lee Cook again, in regards to this Lyerly case.
First of all, I learned late yesterday that I did not have to be there.
Then, as I understand it, the hearing on the Motion to Compel Betty Brady came first, and Westbrook ruled that a depostion could be had, but not until the Motion to Dismiss had been resolved, since in the state of Georgia, once a MtD is filed, that stays all discovery.
Then, Bobby Lee Cook wanted to address the Motion to Dismiss, although that hearing was not set. But Stephen Farrow, the defendant’s attorney, said, “Let’s Do it”. Of course, Judge Westbrook denied the Motion to Dismiss on some one paragraph from a single case, presented by BLC, despite all the other case law presented by Farrow.
Next, Farrow moved/requested of Westbrook for a Certificate of Immediate Review/Interrlocutory Appeal, which Westbrook denied.
Then came my hearing, which BLC wanted to continue/postpone. My attorney said, “Nothing doing”, but between the Three Muskateers, (Ann Lewis, David Guldenschu and Stephen Farrow), as opposed to the Three Stooges, ( I will leave to your imagination who those three are), convinced Westbrook that if he signed off on Farrow’s Certificate for Immediate Review, that this would automatically stay even my Motion to Compel Hearing, so Westbrook went back and rescinded his ruling to deny the Certificate, and agreed to sign it.
Once the Appeals court hears this case, I imagine they will rule there are grounds for dismissal.
Once the case is dismissed, then my depostion, and assertion of the Georgia Press Shield Privilege and Ms. Brady’s testimony will be moot points.
But what was so very excellent was that, as I understand it from several who were in court, that Ann Lewis got a taste of BLC’s attitude towards women, (she has already read my depos’s and had a pretty good idea), and will be able to share with a Sonny-er dispositioned public servant. She has also read the ex parte letter from BLC to Tracy Maddux, the letter to my advertisers, and another letter which I have not mentioned on thsi site yet, but which could spell some serious trouble for for some folks up there.
Lucy got some ’splaining to do.
TW
After reading and following this mess for several months, I figured that I’de drop by the court house today and see what was up. You could actually see BLC and Rex sweating. I even saw two of the Hammitts there. Actually it was one Hammitt and her daughter. I was wondering what they were doing there since their case is an entirely different case. Mrs. Brady’s Attorney seems to be a whip! She didn’t take any crap from Bad Legal Counsel. Maybe she needs to take up office here in Chattooga. People are really talking about this everywhere you go, and I do feel that when they look at the stupidity of all this, they laugh, not at TW but at BLC. Dirtyboy, Ben, TW, Overwhelmed, RGS, EBF, and all of you are doing Chattooga co. justice. Keep up the good work.
Dear Dudley,
I was told the Hammits were at the last Motion to Compel, and I can only say it bolsters our theory that this is a Criminal Conspiracy to Supress Civil Rights, notably, Free speech, and to interfere with interstate commerce, (some of my advertisers are out of state, and pissed). So, by their being there, we can connect them as co-conspirators with Bobby Lee Cook and Rex Abernathy and Jon Dennis, as well as Janice Galloway, to the suit against Dirty Boy and myself, and the Lyerly case. It is shaping up to be some strong Federal Civil RICO conspiracy, which I hope we can file before the feds come in on Criminal RICO. Either way, it should strip a few Chattoogans of their property and wealth.
TW
Does anyone have any idea why Betty Brady? I know this is politics, and she is Rep., I remember is the deposition that B Dooley was mentioned (also republican). Is this just a political ploy to cause problems for BLC opponents?? Did he call their hands because of his (possible) involvement in the election fruad? and the fact citizens are fighting back? Is it because TW and her website has made CC citizens take notice?
Is this deeper than any of us know…and it seems much more complicated than BLC just being upset that TW is speaking of the DM.
Im new to politics, I just vote…and not for an exclusive party (Dem. or Rep) but the more I ask questions, the more I learn, Im believing this is a whole lot more complicated than even TW is saying.
Im sure she’s limited as to how much she can say, but it sure has the “wheels turning” in my noggin.
Do you think BLC is mad because TW has brought so much publicity to the problems and (possible) corruption in out county and LLMJS that it has also taken it tole on BLC’s power, and what he used to get by with? Maybe there are so many citizens watching now, even some of the “puppets” are questioning what they can let him get by with and what they can’t..to save their own hinnies…?
Dudley, I would have loved to have been there..was this in open court? Where is BB’s attorney from? not our district I suspect?
Im really just here to learn, and some of this stuff is exactly what movies are made of…it just doesn’t seem possible that this stuff could really go on in the United States of America.
I wish I knew for fact, just half of what Ive learned since TW’s site started on this Dixie Mafia series. Ive talked to people, (friends, family, families of some of the puppets, cronies, some that have been done wrong and some that think BLC was KING of the county. some that were involved in the absentee ballots that have known BLC’s power since they were very young) there is too much out there….too many stories…maybe some are exaggerated, but I am sure that there is enough that is true, that if ever the investigators were to talk to the right people, there could be trouble for nearly every part of our local goverment, some retired, some not.
The story on BLC’s son-in-law…there are so many holes in the investigation, I doubt anything will be proven, or disproven…but then you have to ask why all the HOLES??? Do our Investigators just take the word of the high en mighty? How could a man that had taken his own life with a rifle, shotgun, whatever….still have the gun laying on his chest or body when the EMT’s get there??? This is the country, even I know and Im a women…there is a recoil with a gun, rifel..what ever the case may have been…in my opinion (and I have shot a gun, rifle and pistol) there is absolutly no way that gun could have still been laying on the man’s chest…and Im no expert…so why was there no REAL investigation?
Thanks for the compliment, but TW is the only true one with a backbone..she’s given her real name, put her life and personal reputation on the line, all the rest of us have done is made comments and posted our thoughts.
Let me see if I’ve got this straight. Motion to Compel; Motion to Dismiss; Motion to Dismiss denied; Interlocutory Appeal…
TW counting her chickens prematurely assumes dismissal, but what if it’s not dismissed??? Then the Motion to Compel goes forward. Later
Guess we’ll have to stay tuned, while the rest of you blow flies bloviate.
Yawn. This used to be a fun website.
Mr. Brown, your statement is as irrelevant as the RNT editorial page. Seems to me that little bobby cook was the premature one….assuming HE would have TW sent to jail weeks ago…of course, we’re talking about the same old man who assumes that men are having improper relations with their mothers, curses women (I once arrested his type on a daily basis) and believes it appropriate to call women sexual names during legal proceedings (probably just a Chattooga thing)
TW, that is hilarious. It is so awesome to see little bobby cook getting his rear handed to him in his own backyard. First Step, obtain lawyers to spank this Chattooga clique back into legal reality…………check.
Second step, Sue janice galloway and the Hammitts for starting this ridiculous abuse of the legal system….half-check
When they got to bed every night with a judgment on their credit report due to these ridiculous lawsuits, they are less apt to file another one, and less apt to be supporters of the Cook firm. By the way, should you or dirtyboy get this judgment I know a wonderful collections attorney who works on contingency basis.
Dear RGS,
“Eh-eh - ggg-cellent”. (Again, one must picture Mr. Burns, of The Simpsons, rubbing his hands together).
TW
to Dirtyboy………..I had an idea for ya today, and maybe you’ve already thought about it……..It couldn’t be forced by the court, but file a public document and then send it to the local press………..I’ll tell you for what in a second. You stated that there are sheriff reports that marijuana was found on or near the Hammitts property, and that, while not confirming that they were involved, in my opinion, would be enough to lead a reasonable person to speculate that they could have been involved…so that takes part of that section of the case.
in your public filing with the court and the press, offer to pay for destruction of the Hammitts porch to check the rods to see if they are Ga Power grounding rods………….make arrangements to put enough money in trust to pay for the rebuilding of the porch at a quality BETTER than it is now……but ONLY if it turns out you were wrong…..
Will be so funny to see them excuse themselves from your offer.
The Hammitts were in the courtroom during the previous proceedings including the probable cause hearing. Overwhelmed, I believe that Ms. Brady’s attorney is from Atlanta. That is what the SN reported last week.
TW, I am glad to see you didn’t go to jail and that things seem to be taking a big turn in your direction. Remember you have a lot of supporters.
Dear SE,
Thank you so much. I layed my fanny in the bed or on the couch all weekend, so sick, that I could not even take the sound or the light of the tv. But I did talk to a couple of folks in Chattooga County, and learned that there is GREAT SUPPORT for Betty Brady, now, to run for something.
I say that Chattooga County needs a NEW CHIEF MAGISTRATE, for starters. Someone who can actually read the Georgia Code, all by him/herself, and come to her own conclusions about what the laws mean. Someone with Common Sense and INTEGRITY, who does not Goose Step to Der Furher.
That would be a good start. Anyone know when Tracy Maddux is up for re-election? What about Princess? When does she have to run again?
It reminds me of that song from the late 80’s early nineties - “Time for a Cool Change”.
TW
Ben,
I posted earlier that some attorney had spoken great words on RVP, have you heard anything on your case…hope the ruling was what you wanted. That will give us the true test of what he’s made of and that the “showing of respect” wasn’t a farce.
It appears that blc and his sheep are on a downward spiral. Blc has used tactics to degrade Ms. Watson’s reputation and even tried to slander her which did not work. It is my opinion he is running out of options and the people that still think he hung the moon are in for a huge dissapointment. The days of being involved in a civil or criminal case and trying to scare your oponent by saying “boobby lee cook is my attorney” are comming to an end. He appears to be loosing the respect of many by his actions. But of course there are ones that will follow him to the bitter end. Some are so entrenched with this man it is to late for them to turn back and they will be suffering the consequences of his actions. In my opinion booby lee cook is using his cronies as a tool for retaliation.
My opinion and not the opinion of this website.
Mrs. Brady’s attorney is Ann Lewis from Atlanta. She has been involved in many high profile cases including the dispute over photo I.D. cards for voting. EBF, I agree with you about BLC. He is on a long spiral downfall. What I have been wondering is, when he loses his cases, will he then turn around and bill the Hammitt’s and Galloways for his time and trouble. It is my opinion that the people of Chattooga co, really don’t care for BLC anymore. Frankly, not to many people of the county could afford his services anyway. Does anyone know what happened to BLC’s other partner, Jeff Gilley? I have heard that he has left the firm, and it makes me wonder why.
David, et al, don’t let the nay sayers bother you. You are an integral part of the solutions to the problems, in my opinion (IMO). And Ahhh, yes, we do need a play bill to assist us in these matters. That would be most helpful. Some of the ideas posted are great and some just as lousy, and ill thought out, but in good time I trust we (TW et al) must prevail. We need a play bill, but I repeat myself and deservedly so I might add!
And BLC not being ready yesterday??? What can I add to that? He will not be ready for the next barrage either…wish I had a PB…
While it is on my mind, how many of you $trong $upporters have sent financial help?? It is very much needed… Maybe it would get us a PB?
Love you guys and gals, even if you are too poor, or too proud, to help fund things!!! Gitter done!!!
I personally think the whole Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Court needs to be investigated with emphasis on bo woods and connelly. It has already been proven that no one has a legitimate survey of their property within this courts jurisdiction. All an attorney has to do is get a corrupt surveyor to dispute your survey and they have a court case which will be decided based on favoritism.
These judges are so intertwined with the attorneys that practice in this system it is next to impossible to have a fair trial.
One judge in North Georgia has a son who, in my opinion, pretends to be an an attorney.
David Cunningham and bo woods used to practice law together and I have heard they live in the same neighborhood. And then there is Connelly who is booby lee cook’s daughter. This whole court system needs to have a house cleaning if you can find some people that will run against these corrupt judges and hopefully will not disappear or commit suicide before the election.
It is my belief there are already investigations into blc and his cronies and bo woods and his cronies. There could even be a link to the disappearance of Theresa Parker. With all the stories of corruption within this court it is very possible all these people can be linked together some how. Time will tell.
This is my opinion and not the opinion of the website.
I believe that Jeff Gilley is now sharing an office with Albert Palmour. I have met Jeff and he appears to be a very nice man. I have only seen him in court once or twice but appears to do a good and decent job.
EvanBubba…I cracked up at your statement that the days of intimidating people by saying “Bobby Lee Cook is my attorney” are over. Police officers hear it all the time……..I’d always respond….’Great. Let’s see, if I take you to jail, I get to meet the famous BLC, but if I give you a warning, I don’t….hmmmmmm, turn around and put your hands behind your back.”
OK TW, in addition to a playbill we need a “quick reference click” the significance letters relevant to the “Bad Legal Counsel.”. Make it easy for me to sent to my unbelieving business associates. I believe the letters written by BLC will speak for themselves and add to the public opinion created by the radio hour… Also, you might tell the public when it will be re-broadcast and how they can get it, again in simple terms for a few special people…
People outside this area have to be shaking their heads at how rediculous these legal circus performers have been allowed to continue their antics for so long without exposure to public ridicule! How they could show their faces in public is beyond me. They need to realize they are the BUTT of many jokes. Are egos so big they haven’t a clue?
Room,
People outside this area, especially in the legal circles, know exactly how corrupt the legal system is within the LMJCC. I have heard attorneys that practice outside of the LMJCC system state how bad this court conducts itself. I spoke to one attorney in Chattanooga that said there is know rhyme or reason behind the rulings from any of these judges and he has never witnessed anything like this in all his years of practice in different judicial systems all over the country. Another attorney in Chattanooga was asked if he knew a good attorney that practices within the LMJCC and his response was “there are not any good attorney’s practicing within this court but ony judges that choose which attorneys they want to favor”. This court does not go by the law of the land these judges make rullings based on who mhas their head up the judges ass the furthest. But what can you do about it if you have crooks being held accountable by crooks? Nothing but what Teresa and all of us are doing and that is exposing these idiots for what they are.
To make it short and sweet, it’s all about the money. If you ain’t got it, you go to jail, do not pass go. But if you got alittle bit to share with the attorney and judge, you might get 10 years probation.
I have said it before, I have no memory for details, but I just caught a story on a Chattanooga radio station. It seems the FBI has been busy over that way. Arresting a local sheriff on several counts, including protection money paid to him by the Indian owners of stores and something about meth manufacturing and etc. His opponent in the last election said he would act as interim sheriff in the meantime if necessary. How do all these crooks keep getting elected?
Hamilton County Sheriff Billy Long. It is all over the Chattanooga TV News Broadcasts. Extortion and Money Laundering and ???
The thing about Billy Long, he has been their Sheriff for 2 years & he has been taking bribes, from the beginning. Unbelieveable….He has been in LE for 31 years. What a waste.. 
Corruption is being exposed at every turn. It is a waste. Stories like this just underline the need for people like TW, BB, and those who are putting everything on the line to save us from our own blind following of people that say,”Everything is fine. We have trustworthy public servants. Come on, you know me? I’m as honest as the day is long. Vote for me.” Question everything! There is a reason this area is such a hotbed of activity for illegal drugs and other illegal activities. Catch and release appears to be the norm. Definitely time for a HOUSECLEANING!
What I find interestin in the arrest of Sheriff Billy Long is that the FBI had been investigating him for quite some time. Could this be happening within the LMJCC? I have much more confidence in the FBI than ever after the arrest Of this Sheriff. This is another example of anyone can be caught. The bottom line is these corrupt individuals within the LMJCC probably have a snitch in their circle of corruption that they would not believe would ever snitch on them. Their day is comming sooner than later.
Lest I bore you again, please allow me to make things simple for all of US !!!
Rather that the millions spent for the corrupted answers lets try this…
Simply require all lawyers and judges in the LMJCC, at least once…be required just once, to take a controlled polygraph, administered by the FBI and answer only some basic questions concerning their knowledge of sever criminal activities, like anything requiring 10 years or more imprisonment. For this give them immunity from prison time, “let them” pay restitution where appropriate, but not to exceed half their net worth.
The innocent have nothing to fear and a lot of respect to gain. The guilty, well we will know a better way to administer justice at the expense of a few Crooks being allow to assist justice for once!!! That is the will be assisting justice for once!!!
Only the innocent will agree to this and you can come to the correct conclusion without any more help!!!
I suggest there will be silence, taking the place of the gnashing of teeth…
Is there a better alternative ? ? ?
How much are BLCs’ fees for a case such as the Hammitts and Dennis couple? I sure hope they have it in writing. If they are left high and dry to deal with this backlash of counter suits on their own, I wouldn’t be surprised to hear of some crying and wringing of hands. How can you plead a case for being an unwitting pawn in some bogus litigation against someone if you show up to gawk and cheer on the attack of your opponent by your counsel? Seems they are all caught in their own traps. Time will tell. Could it be possible some of these players will be under indictment for other activities before these suits are before a court? So much to ponder?
the law assumes that the Plaintiffs are the reason for the action, not the attorney. They are the fine folks who initiated all of these actions and they should be the ones that countersuits are filed against.
If it turns out that Dirtyboy’s defense of “truth” is sufficient, he will pretty much have carte blanche to tell everything he knows about these folks……………….and I wonder if a date has been set yet to tear down the porch and show what a Liar dirtyboy is………LOL
Things will definitely get interesting in the next weeks. Or maybe a few lawsuits will be dropped. That will tell who is legit and who has nothing to hide. Not many ways to spin that.
Hey romegasir, wouldn’t it be really grand if there was a very good picture of the before and after?
I agree with Rome. There is nothing or no one in place to hold the judges and attorneys that practice within the LMJCC accountable for their actions. The Plantiffs can be used by an attorney and they can be held accountable, but no one in the legal community will hold these judges and attorneys within the LMJCC accountable. Therefore the attorneys have nothing at stake and nothing to loose. They are already wealthy at the expense of others and can actually sue the plantiffs weather they win or loose for their fees. Attorneys within the LMJCC has to have someone to use as plantiffs to fight their battles because this way they have nothing at stake and can get paid for fighting their fight. Therefore is is reasonable to assume that the plaintiffs are being used as suckers in some instances.
RGS..I forgot to say “you’re welcome” couple days back….and you are so right about the Plaintiffs are necessarily the reason for the actions…I have seen in my own experience “stupid” individuals being used to bring suit (Contacted by attorneys, through other clients) to bring suit…so that it will help in winning something larger. Not sure if the case is handled for free, or if the other client is footing the bill…but it does happen. The stupid fool that has been used doesn’t even realize it until they are at risk. It would be funny and serve them right, but in some case the attorney’s have ruined them and walks away to let them face their own battles…serves them right, but for their stupidity in thinking they are joining forces..only to find the got into bed with the devil.
People should beware….if an attorney is offering free services or service will be paid by another client if they will join forces…they are being USED, and they know not how STUPID they really are until all is said and done.
Pictures? Yeah, that would be grand. Video? We’ll see what the evidence is eventually, in both suits. Time to call the bluffs. Let’s see how far they’re willing to stick their necks out and have THEIR lives on display for PUBLIC CONSUMPTION?
Rome,
If someone sues you and after you have spent money on attorneys fees they drop the suit can you sue them for these fees?
evan,,,,,,,,ok, so there is ONE thing to which I don’t know the answer, LOL
What y’all are leaving out is this (hypothetical situation?), lets say blc
comes to you and says let me represent you and you say but
b I cannot afford you. Then b says don’t worry about that.
So he gets you off. Do you think a person who could not afford
b would be beholding to b? How many times do you think this
has been replicated? Look at the advantages, no money changes
hands. If b ever needs a favor? I don’t know if b is a mafia figure
but he in my opinion does the same things that mafia figures
do. Deals in favours.
Rome,
You do not know? Has hell froze over? Are pigs flying? Hee hee hee
Just kidding.
Wow,
from what I gather, the guy that I know that was passing around the absentee ballots…that is exactly the case.
Known BLC for years…even his father…and he had done favors for both, so he didn’t see anything wrong with doing the same, and getting paid for it.
Yes! I believe it is called malicious litigation.
Hi Tinkerbell, Don’t flutter off for so long. I miss your input.
Tink, I think that it might also be called “abusive” litigation. Frankly, I’m looking forward to the “David versus Goliath”, with Ben and BLC. From what I’ve heard from several sources is that he is one of the smartest attorney’s around. Hopefully, Ann Lewis will leave enough butt for ben to chew on. LOL
We have a couple of those attorneys in Rome too. The “the defendant works on my farm” attorneys
I didn’t know b had a farm. lol 
Has anyone heard from TW? Got to looking over the site, and noticed that she hasn’t posted in a while.
Dear DDR:
I have been in bed with a bad head cold, which has now moved in to my chest. I did not turn my computer on, except for once when remembered something about a case I worked on when I first started this web site. I actually felt better this morning, in time to drag my aching bones ot the federal Court house to listen to Josh Smith Plead Guilty.
I almost slept in, and I am so glad I did not.
TW
Last week it was reported that the GBI had retrieved documents in Summerville, GA for use in uncovering allegations of election fraud. Today it was reported that Sam Parker was arrested by the FBI, GBI and local law enforcement for the murder of Theresa Parker. Could these two things be the beginning of the end of all the corruption within the factions of the LMJCC? If nothing else it is proof that these corrupt individuals are gaining the attention they so much deserve.
I have a lot of searching to do. Sam Parker, Sheriff Billy Long, and a confession from Smith. This is all hitting a lot faster than I would ever have imagined. I hope everyone is paying close attention to the details. I am!
Room,
Who is Smith?
Dear EBF -
He is one of the Murder Defendants in the Drug Gang Murder case I have been covering for over three weeks. I was at the Plea Hearing this morning, which was held in a side court off in one of the back hallways - Federal Magistrates Court.
At first, they said it would continue later today, but while I ran home to post the story, some wrangling went on, and now, it will be tomorrow morning.
TW
The evidence must be really strong with the Sam Parker case, to charge someone without a body is rarely done. His case and the Peterson case that has been on the air for several months are so closely related that it is scary. And As for sheriff Long, how stupid can you be? The more I hear and read about him, I don’t see how he got elected to begin with. You know, a lot of people in the surrounding area said the same thing when Gary M. got elected again after his bust over the chicken fights. It is my opinion that soon, Chattooga co. will be under the hot seat when all of the corruption hits public. The million dollar question is, will it change the perspective of BLC to the General public. I think that a lot of people are laughing at him now, and he’s slowly writing himself out of the Chattooga co. history books. I hope that the paranoia is killing them all.
OK TW, I realize your ill, but I am so happy you were there this morning. This confession looks really bad! There has been some comments that Smiths’ family was threatened if he “snitched”. What do you think of all these developements in the last few days? One big story after another. How in the world can any one person keep up? Take care of your health, please!
Dear Room4-
I am much better this afternoon, thank you.
I must say that, in my personal opinion, I saw emotional relief on the face of Josh Smiththis morning. He seemed legitimately ready to face his responsibility. I am not practiced or experienced in these things, and I could be wrong.
I would imagine that his testimony, once heard in front of the jury will be very serious for Shane Rosser. I do not see the direct link to Sammy Duque’s having planned or ordered, but, as i said last week, I have not seen all of the evidence yet. But according to even Smith’s Plea, Rosser owed Sammy Duque a lot of money, and I imagine it will be postulated that Sammy Duque got Shane Rosser to committ the murders in repayment. I think thsi may be the discussion set up by Ms. Huggins on Friday, who had overheard Shane Rosser and Sammy Duque arguing about the $2,000.00.
Sammy Duque, Shane Rosser and Josh Smith were the only ones charged with the Agan/Fortenberry murders, so there is still the whole set of other murders to go.
But I will keep ya’ll posted.
TW
Dudley, You are so right! Stupidity and Large Egos have no bounds. But if you can fool some of the people, some of the time, and intimidate the ones that say the Emporor has no clothes, then you can slide by. Let’s see how many will continue to see a wonderful, expensive, new suit on a person who is obviously naked. The hammer is dropping. What will be next?
Hey Tink
Just wanted to let everyone know…I heard that Teresa Parkers husband (the 911 dispatcher that has been missing for nearly a year) was arrested today? He was the deputy sheriff up in Walker Co….any one know details?
Read it for yourself at the below link.
Please note my above post:
REFORM ! February 3rd, 2008 at 11:09 am
These answers and more would have been avaliable within hours of her being missing if we would only wise up and “gitter done.”
But we won’t, as we are too lethargic, etc., etc., etc…..
the preceding being standard practice, it may have been enough to have saved her life, knowing that he would have been caught within hours… Does anyone understand this???
Tink:
I mean, “search” with a polygraph the likely “persons of interest.” You know a better way to immediately get results??? Same problem, we must “gitter done” without all the legal (now delays) falderrah…
Keeping it simple (KISS)
When a child is molested, disappears or is killed, who speaks for the child???
Remember the child “may” be alive somewhere.
A. The Child ???
B. The Police ???
C. The Waterboard ???
D. The Polygraph ???
E. No One ???
Remember… the child may be alive somewhere for now!
Best answer later!
Remember the child in Floridam last year or so ?, who was buried alive by her neighbor who was a known child molester but “nothing” that would work was done to “discover” her whereabouts. Waterboarding I like in that case, but the polygraph would have been painless and either way the girl would be still alive!!!
Thank you very much. “Info O”,
you know his family is from Chattooga..I know for certain his brother, and he really is a nice guy (seems to be). No one…Theresa’s family or the Parker Family will be untouched by this. I know your innocent until proven guilty, but no matter how this turns out, all families effected are grieving Im sure.
Today I was fed STUFF, hoping I would put it on comments.
In a court of law the STUFF would have been proven blatantly untrue.
Therefore all the comments are untrue. A circus would appear,
blc would make everyone look like a fool, and everything goes away.
This is just my opinion.
WoW: What are you talking about??? Make some sense.
figure it out
anyone feel like bringing the discussion back to facts and opinions rather than innuendo and code?
Dear RGS,
I think this will happen automatically, as I have changed out every column but “Whine&Opine” tonight. I was in Chattooga County yesterday, after court broke, filing my answers to the law suit up there.
Then today, after court broke, I ran to the Floyd County Commission meeting for awhile, had to go see my attorney, and we got my answer filed in the case down here. Then home to write, write, write.
I am also preparing for the new Chattooga County stories, but I want to finish this drug gang trial, first.
Then some catch up on some other promised stories.
TW
WoW is saying that someone is feeding him information that they would like for him to comment on. Here on this site. Info he believes is not true. Therefore, leaving him open to a lawsuit. Repeating the info on this site would make him and others look foolish in a court of law. Giving BLC amunition against other things said here. I can imagine the little goat standing before an audience, ridiculing “those poor gullible people that believe everything they hear and just repeat whatever they hear as fact.” Courtroom Theatrics. Isn’t that a skill some lawyers have honed?
Why bother to share it? Serves no purpose and it only wastes time.
wow where do you reside,? chatt co ,Floyd Co? sounds like bats
in the belfry
That’s exactly right room, hey guys I’m on point here.
The other side is probably reading these comment more than
I am. A man I believe to be on the other side said this is
serious and the other side is taking this news by Watson
serious. One of you guys come up here and take point I’m
tired of it.
“Angel” I don’t think there are any bats, but I’ll bet there are some very worried goats and wolves. When someone posting here starts getting comments like yours, I start wondering what they might have hit on that drew attention. Drawing Flack.
How simple can it be to solve and prevent crime??? Very simple… Accept the need to subject persons of interest and knowledge to a controlled polygraph administered by the FBI and it will be off to the races!!! KISS personified!!!
You know of a better way???
Just wondering why Tink’s and other post were removed. It is starting to look like TW does things to fit here on agenda. I take it that she is only after one thing, and that is what TW wants people to read, she leaves, and what she doesn’t want people to see, she takes it off. This will be my last post, because I don’t agree with her practices. TW, you are doing the same thing that BLC is doing, Censoring. This must not be the BLOG that I thought it was.
Dear DDR:
I am sorry you are offended. Tink mentioned someone’s name who is not a public person. She also went in to great detail about her identity, which I felt was very foolish, as she is someone who BLC has asked about. Becaus I do not know the perosn whose name she complained about, and whether or not he is a compatriot of BLC’s and might be persuaded to sue me, then I felt it best to remove the post.
Neither you nor Tink have to borrow money to defend law suits for something other people posted. I have over $10,000.00 invested in this depostion, and the two law suits, all for things other people have said in casual comments on the webiste I invested everything to create. So really, unless you or Tink want to belly up to the bar and pay for the next installment of my legal fees, due soon, then you can complain elsewhere.
I am not trying to send you elsewhere, but really, I have asked my readers not to use other peoples’ names in their posts, unless they are public persons, because even if a law suit is bogus, I still have to pay BIG BUCKS to defend it, all to keep the identities of my readers anonymous.
Tink needs to learn that sometimes, Discretion is the Better Part of Valour. Let us have some victories in court before we are careless in slinging Chattooga County names around, if not for your own sakes, for my sake.
TW
HEY,,LIGHTEN UP ON WOW
Dudley: Why don’t you get the facts before you accuse someone of wrong doing??? You do not have the facts!!!
Dudley, If a post is removed it is for a reason other than censorship, I’m sure. Some of these people have had to acquire an attorney because of BLC and his sideshow. No doubt TW was asked to remove something for reasons not yet known to us. I have no trouble with that. I wouldn’t want anyone being put in jeopardy because of something written here. There are enough law-suits in the works now. But you must use your own judgement. Happy Trails To You.
Dear Room4,
Thank you - Exactly, as you can see from my response to Dudley.
BTW - Did you catch the short on why court has been recessed for the day?
TW
TW, Please feel free to remove anything I post here if you feel it is necessary. No Problem. I certainly have no desire to be sucked into that BLACKHOLE of a legal system. The sooner all you guys can extricate yourselves, the better. I see change coming and that is good enough for me, at this point in time.
Galloway case has been dropped. Lawsuit over.
Oops, I meant settled.
TW,
You have been very quite here lately. Is this the calm before the storm?
Dear EBF,
I had the flu all last week/weekend and still have residue. My voice comes and goes. But I have been covering the Federal Gang Trial for in to the fourth week, now, every day, all day long, now, (until today when the recessed early). That has consumed all of my time, and, being sick killed the time in the late evenings to catch up on postings and e-mails.
I am feeling better, and used this afternoon’s break from court to return about 79 e-mails from end of last week and this week, at the Contact@RomeNewsByWatson.com e-mail address alone.
I also had to catch up on other news, and attended the first County Commission meeting Tuesday afternnon, since this trial began. I also had to change out the old, stale news which the flu just prevented me form doing last week. I am a one (WO)man show, and covering a trial, attending meetings in the evenings, being sick, trying to run the business and fight two law suits and such, there is just not enough time in the day.
I am exhausted, and I need a vacation. I need a week at the beach to smell the salt air, cook fresh seafood, walk in the sand, and listen to the waves, and sit and read all the books piled up calling to me. I need some Beach Music. I NEED A VACATION!
Oh well…..
TW
LOOKUP, LOOKUP EVERYONE,,the SKYS FALLING….BIG CHANGES ARE COMING.BEEN HEARING THIS FOR FIVE YEARS..YOU CHICKEN LITTLES GET YOUR EVIDENCE TO A FEDERAL JUDGE, OR SHUTUP
Dear GMK:
I am not sure to what you are referring.
TW
goatmans kid? Well, who could ever figure that one out? You say the SKY IS FALLING? Better hide under something if you believe that. I’m looking at a clear sky here. Clear Blue Sky! You could be “crowded out” trying to slither back under that rock, though.
TW
I understand and I have not forgotten about you.
Dear EBF,
Thank you. I know you mentioned on a post before or around Christmas, having had this stuff. It is taking FOREVER to get out of my system. Oh well, I will be 51 on March 1st, so I guess this is life in the Second Half Century, LOL!
TW
GMK has obviously been into his cool-aid!!!
Dear Info,
NO DOUBT.
TW
Tink, don’t take offense that TW took down your post…she’s done the same for me a few times…I feel its more for my (and her) protection that anything…and I certainly don’t have the money to play court over and over again.
What is the word on the Galloway case being dropped or settled? Dudley, Stick around. Everyones’ input can be useful. No-one wants censorship but there are still enough lawsuits out there. TW has her share of trouble because of her determination to see a change in this area. We need to realize that the drug problems are a direct result of the failure of the LMJCC to back up arrests with convictions. Criminals are not exactly the brightest bulbs, so how is it they are repeatedly released to crank out the next batch of chemical misery? It is obviously a SYSTEMIC PROBLEM. The revolving door policy benefits, WHO?
TW, I just read a story on-line about an explosion and fire at a sugar plant on the Savanah River. Six people are missing. Sounds horrific.
Dear Room4,
I have been in court all day, except for when I ran home to post at lunch.
I am turning the television on as we speak, and will call some folks.
TW
TW,
Now that things have been settled for “Lyerly” is there anyway you can recoup some of the expenses, seeing that your deposition isn’t needed after all?
Tink
Dear Tink,
Yes, and we are working on it. Again, we do not expect to win at the local level. We are planning to file locally, have a hearing, and then Appeal.
TW
The phone has been ringing off the hook. A few friends called to tell me about this weeks SN. Apparently they aren’t even attempting to hide their bias. How much does that RAG cost? Whatever it costs your money would be better used buying a coloring book. At least that would provide a little entertainment for the Kiddies. The topper? A DUI article. That really cracked them up. Of course, they knew it was aimed at those of you that sit in front of the bench, not those that sit behind it.
Dear Room,
I have no idea. No one has called and told me what’s in it. Can you give me a clue?
TW
This is only what I was told by friends that read the articles. One was your last court date. BLC said this and BLC said that. Bla, Bla, Bla. They felt like they were reading a story about BLC, not someones’ lawsuit. It was clear that he basically wanted to know the Identities of posters on your website. Even the SN couldn’t spin that any other way. Another was about Betty Bradys’ hearing. Her lawyer must have slapped them around a bit. Insisting there would be NO PRESS for the next meeting, I believe. All slanted reporting was their opinion. The third was an editorial or opinion? I don’t know, it could have been a story. It was cautioning and begging people not to drink and drive. I am sure there are a lot of people that didn’t realize it was a crime. LOL. Maybe there are people that don’t understand how dangerous it is for those other drivers on the road if they have the misfortune to have contact with a drunk driver. People even drive to work under the influence, or so I’m told, in the morning. Maybe some JUDGE will lock them all up. Maybe the SN is really a COMIC. It is so ironic don’t you think?
Dear Room4,
Did Jason Espy print the tape recording of the hearings? He has been printing almost verbatim excerpts from every single hearing & deposition since December 4, when I dragged in to this Lyerly case, except for a few convenient ommissions which would paint BLC in HORRIBLE light, so, I am wonderring. I have heard from several independent sources present at the hearing last week, that Ann Lewis spanked BLC soundly, and that he got very hateful and childish towards her, as he has towards my self and my attorney.
I heard that Jerry Westbrook was so clueless about basic law that he had to keep asking question of Bobby Lee Cook as to how to proceed. He even had to back track on his denial of the Certificate For Immediate Review, that he actually thought if he granted it, that this was approving the appeal.
I can hardly wait for that transcript to come out. I wil scan every page and post it on the website, if the SN does not.
In the meantime, I am working on my op-ed for Sunday. It draws together several elements of this whole Judicial Fiasco.
TW
Okay, Room4- I just posted the op-ed.
TW
I am confused. I have been trying to keep up, but must have missed something. The Galloway lawsuit has been dropped, is that correct?
What about Busbin? What, I don’t understand about the FEDS, is that they can crack a case on a Sheriff in Chattanooga, in 16 mo. Why can’t they do the same in Chattooga county? Especially, with proof of election fraud, LE trying to intimidate good people, by flashing their guns & badges. Where is MIB? Haven’t seen any postings, from them in a while. I believe, they know, what their talking about & post some very interesting blogs. So, does EBF, RFM, OV, etc. Do not want to discredit, any of these bloggers. Hany in there TW. I don’t know, about the sky falling, but things are definitely looking up for you. You still have my support.
Dear SAK,
Thank you so much.
I just posted my Sunday op-ed. You should definitely read it! These are dark days for women and people who express themselves with Free Speech. But, I know the Election Fraud case will yield fruit. I just cannot tell you how I know, or what I know, yet, only that I know.
TW
Just wanted to post a comment on this Chattooga Co fiasco. I have “Ben” reading since the beginning of the Dixie Mafia series, and have heard of conspirosy theroies, corrupt judges, attorneys, law enforcement, you name it, its been here.
I just want to add a glisten of hope to Chattooga County by an experience I have had in this so called Court system we have.
I have been in a court battle for nearly five years, been in front of EVERY judge in the system. I have witnessed (not just in my own case) shear pathetic actions by the judicial system. I agree some judges are a disgrace to their profession (EBF), but I have to say that through the last five years I have never had the complete pleasure and restoration in my faith of our judicial system, as I experienced this past week in front of Judge Ralph VanPelt.
This man has my sincerest Highest Respect for his compassion to the citizens he presides over. This man held court with compassion, not like it was a burden to hear all sides of the case. I haven’t a clue as to the ruling just yet, and even if our side doesn’t get the ruling we would like, I am confident we will get a fair and just ruling.
Chattooga County should be honored to have THE HONORABLE JUDGE RALPH VANPELT, representing the citizens of this county.
Keep em straight TW, and Thanks for the opportunity to post.
Dear BenWatch,
Thank you so much for this breath of fresh air. This is very encouraging.
TW