Monday, November 19, 2012

Blogger’s freedom is on the line in Indiana, Wednesday, November 21, 2012.


The Indiana Court of Appeals is holding oral arguments in the case of Daniel Brewington vs. The State of Indiana on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 11:00am. Each side has 20 minutes to present and/or answer questions. The actual arguments can be viewed via video or podcast at: https://mycourts.in.gov/arguments/default.aspx  For more details about the arguments and about the case see http://www.danbrewington.blogspot.com/2012/08/indiana-court-of-appeals-could-rule.html .  This entire post gives some insight into what has been going on with the case.  Dan’s case hinges on many issues that are before the court but one common thread that runs throughout is what constitutes freedom of speech and should Dan have been convicted and sentenced to 5 years in prison for criminal charges that resulted from blogging. Dan is currently being held in the medium security prison at Putnamville, Indiana.
Below is from the summary page of the Indiana Court of Appeals. https://mycourts.in.gov/arguments/default.aspx?view=detail&id=1403 

 Daniel Brewington vs. State of Indiana
Court:
Indiana Court of Appeals
Date and Time:
WED, NOV 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Case Number:
15A01-1110-CR-550
County:
Dearborn
Panel:


Case Summary:
Brewington appeals his convictions for two counts of class A misdemeanor intimidation, one count of class D felony intimidation, class D felony attempt to commit obstruction of justice, and class D felony perjury. Brewington asserts that the trial court abused its discretion in instructing the jury; the evidence is insufficient to sustain his convictions for intimidation, attempted obstruction of justice, and perjury; his convictions constitute double jeopardy; the trial court abused its discretion in admitting evidence; and that the trial court abused its discretion in empanelling an anonymous jury.

 

 

3 comments:

  1. Best hopeful wishes in this will bring to light dark places of certain judicial systems in the state of IN and that Dan will be exonerated and released. This and all other corrupt people need to be brought into the light, be made too and held accountable, and punished for what they have incorrectly done. Such a shame that people do this to other people. Funny, I think we are the only species that do this kind of thing to each other. What a shame. Go all the way with this Dan. Hope to see you on the out side Dan. SOON!

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  2. Best of luck Dan! We're all praying for you!

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  3. Dan you are a hero for your girls and the other children and parents in your state you are helping. Unfortunately people are usually only granted the rights they fight for.

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