ACORN Filmmakers Giles, O’Keefe Sued in Philadelphia Federal Court
by PubliusFrom America’s Right:
Hannah Giles and James O’Keefe III, the independent filmmakers behind the series of videos which swept the nation in 2009 and exposed internal corruption and illegality within ACORN Housing Corporation, were sued today in federal court in Philadelphia by an ACORN employee featured in one of the pair’s films.
The plaintiff is Katherine Conway-Russell, a Philadelphia resident who has worked for ACORN since March 2008 as an office director. It was Conway-Russell who met with Giles and O’Keefe, posing as a prostitute and pimp as they had in ACORN offices nationwide during other installments of the undercover video series, for a private interview in her office at ACORN’s facility in Philadelphia on July 24, 2009. This is the first such suit filed against the filmmakers by an individual ACORN employee.
The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, claims that the Giles and O’Keefe “purportedly sought information regarding housing and mortgage opportunities in Philadelphia, but were in reality imposters who deliberately and surreptitiously created video and audio recordings in an attempt to discredit plaintiff Conway-Russell and ACORN Housing Corporation,” and that they subsequently “disseminated the illegally obtained recordings in a manner calculated to harm and injure” Katherine Conway-Russell.
Conway-Russell alleges that the actions of Giles and O’Keefe ran afoul of Pennsylvania Law and, indeed, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania all parties to a conversation must be aware of and consent to any recording. According to 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5703, it is a felony of the third degree to intentionally intercept, endeavor to intercept, or get any other person to intercept any wire, electronic, or oral communication without the consent of all the parties.
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Such a crock of ACORN BS.
This should be an interesting case. I hope they get to bring up all the goodies about ACORN!
it is all about political correctness. somebody got suuuppressededed.
Can't wait for the Discovery phase.
The people over there at Americas Right are good. The guy who runs the site, Jeff Schrieber, is a lawyer I think with some access to the court in Philadelphia, so it should be interesting to see how the reporting progresses over there.
God bless James and Hannah. I hope they know we're all with them.
I think that if I were ACORN……
I would try to let this fade away……..
BUT SEEING THAT I'M A CONSERVATIVE……..
HEY ACORN BRING IT…………
LET'S HOPE THIS REALLY GETS ROLLING……….
IN TIME FOR THE NOVEMBER 2010 MID-TERMS.
You had to expect it. I’m sure ACORN’s scummy lawyers picked the best venue, so let the next phase begin. You two kids have millions of supporters, don’t forget it. You are the press, and fit any real definition of investigative reporting, use their own shtick against them.
I was just about to suggest that but you bet me to it. I would hope there would plenty of conservative attorneys that would take this case pro bone ACORN. Otherwise, I would contribute.
I would like to know, why haven't they been charged with, Exposing the Truth!
These two's trial should be just after the New Black Panther members with sticks outside the polling booth. That too is on film.
Here you go,
http://biggovernment.com/acorn/
Well hopefully this case gets resolved quickly, then the unedited, raw tape can be released (if it's not evidence in another lawsuit). ACORN will probably try to bleed them to death with legal costs. That's why a lot of cases are settled. Hopefully there was enough money donated to the legal funds for them to fight until the bitter end.
Welcome to the Big Time kids.
We all knew this was coming.
Discovery should prove rather interesting.
It will open ACORN up to a whole host of interesting probes.
Exposing their sordid underbelly.
I sure am glad I saved my Haitian Earthquake Victims dollars, for a more worthy cause.
I'll gladly donate to the Hannah and James Legal Defense Fund.
I cant wait to see what discovery brings to the table. This is going to be fun to watch.
Hanna, James, millions around the world support you.
Just another ACORN opportunist trying to pick up some cash. Just wait until Holder gets involved. This will expose the AG for what he really is despite the fact that we already know. America is just pissed off enough to say 'Enough is enough'.
Acorn people are shift-changers. New names, new faces and same agenda. Holloween costumes. Same evil at the core. You go Hannah and Giles, do not give up exposing the beast.
Hannah, and James, you are true heroes!..You
exposed a gang of thugs and cheats that were
posing as a legitimate organization, and all they
are is a bunch of Democrat patsies.I never heard
of them until you exposed them…..Good Luck to you!!
I think you are meaning "shape shifters".
That is a real phenomenon, on the Rez………
Um wheres the freaking ACLU to come to their aid? I think I will call their offices tomorrow morning.
I don't contribute to them but I suggest anyone who does should stop doing so unless they aggressively defend these heroes.
And we all should give what we can to their defense also.
Go Hannah and James! Illegitimi non carborundum!
Geez Cowboy..you are so right…I did mean shape-shifters. Haven;t had any sleep in 36 hrs…. therefore I shouldn't comment on anything. Tomorrow is another day.
You're a real creep.
Are you registered?
If you’re gonna play with yourself or something kinky, we don’t wanna know!
From blatant arrogance to unmitigated gall. The LooterCrats have NO shame at all!
Hopefully Coakley will prosecute
Please get 1 conservative judge!
Yeah, citizens taking their own initiative and exposing criminal use of our tax dollars–THAT'S the problem. We got to put an end to that.
In a sane world they'd have Pulitzers by now.
Can you say…Supena duces tecum?
I can't wait to see which law firm comes out working for the plaintiff. Follow the money!!
Ya, that should be fun. This could get very interesting
Yes.
And in bizzaro world, they'd be dragged through the court system and fined or imprisoned to serve as an example to other people who would dare to expose that kind of corruption.
Oh… wait.
See above post reply from 1sttofight: http://biggovernment.com/acorn/
I wouldn't be surprised if the discovery phase is enough to get ACORN and their surrogate to back down.
"Discovery?" Doesn't that only apply to Giles and O'Keefe? That couldn't apply to ACORN should it?
./snark off!!!!
All right, it looks like it getting close to game time. We all knew this was coming & or prayers with you.
AG Holder might not be around………..looks like he'll be left holding the bag
over the interrogation of the Christmas underwear bomber.
Well, there's nothing like opening up ACORN's files in court for all the world to see and hear. In the words of the late, great Taco Bell Chiwawa: "Bring it!"
0Honest people hate being sued. The good part is what comes out in requests for production. I suspect the clowns will fade before a jury sees the case.
A lot depends on what the judge lets in & his instructions for the press.
We already know ACORN is a crook, so discovery only need apply to Hannah and James since they are not proven to be crooks! lol
–it is a felony of the third degree to intentionally intercept, endeavor to intercept, or get any other person to intercept any wire, electronic, or oral communication without the consent of all the parties.–
They did not intercept anything. They were in the conversation no 'interception' took place.
Why aren't these ACORN criminals caught on tape breaking the law in jail? Why aren't those responsible for prosecuting them fired for not doing their job? Oh wait, that'll happen in November. It's not enough to just oust them, they must serve time! We must demand that!
You can't discover what has been shredded or…
Put in the dumpster.
The ACORN offices new that this was coming and no doubt "culled" any questionable evidence that would not support their narrative. Do not expect to get much, my money says that national Acorn "specialists and trainers" visited these offices before the complaints were filed. Discovery phase won't turn up anything they don't want found, unless a brave whistleblower comes forward.
Think they'll allow cameras in the courtroom? LMAO
You8 heard it here first; watch as this unfolds. ACORN will get their head handed to them on a platter. This is the dumbest thing a career, criminal, racketeering, organization could ever do.
It would be akin to John Gotti suing Rudy Guiliani, when Rudy was Prosecutor in New York during the Mafia war trials of the early 90's.
ACORN, in allm their infinite wisdom,just screwed themselves, and tacked their own pelt to the barn door, for all the world to see. Of course, they had to do it, in an attempt to "save face".
I caint wait until Bertha Lewis, Wade Rathke, and Dale Rathke get served supbeonas to give depositions.
Now THAT, would be something worth paying the price of admission to witness!
Get a look at the LOSERS who are representing the plantiff.
http://www.krlawphila.com/
They look like ACLU don't they.
So there isn't ANY undercover reporting done by the MSM where they film/record people in Philly? Really?!
Any of ya'll from the City of brotherly love ever seen what I'm talking about? Just wondering…
Discovery is applied to all parties.
I would love to know if Katherine Conway-Russell, ya gotta love those hyphenated names, has ever help someone set up an illegal business, or taught anyone how to be a tax cheat.
I hate lawyers. They will sell their soul for money. Defend 9/11 terrorists, OJ, Prosecute these people, Mass murderers whatever. And they always defend it with the same bullshit. They have to make sure all have there rights are defended. When it is all about fame for them or money. I always wonder what they do to normal people with a conscience in law school that turns them into sociopaths. Oh yeah what are most of the scum in DC? Lawyers .
Weird for you to react that way – you in the closet or something? Brown dirt cowboy?
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Why would YOU, make that comment to me ?
Don't think you will bait me, with one of your imbecilic diatribes, you won't. My hide is tough enough, that there is nothing from a perverted juvenille delinquint such as yourself, that would even partially rile me.
I like satire, and humor, better than most.
Your original comment here, had nothing to do with wit, satire, humor, or nothing of the kind. It just showed your true character, or lack thereof.
Don't come crawling back here, crawfishing, slithering on your belly, trying to twist out of what you said. Your comment about that girl was tasteless, and you are lucky this is cyber-la-la-land, or you'd get beat bloody with a wet rope.
It's about time for DHasselhoff to show up with his "Jew Conspiracy Theory".
Talk about the Law Firm of "Dewey, Cheatum & Howe"!
Yowza!
This woman should be IN PRISON.,
Conway-Russell incriminated herself when she gave illegal advice on behalf of her employer and she wants to bring litigation against whom? ACON should bring litigation against Conway-Russell for giving bad advice and then give Thanks to Giles and O'Keefe.
Undoubtedly they chose a venue with a progressive, activist judge willing to listen to how Giles and O'Keefe went after this woman, with no thoughts beyond ruining her life.
No, dummy, it was ACORN they were after – it's your own fault for engaging in criminal behavior. Federal whistleblower laws should apply here. If they don't, make it one! These people should NOT have to face charges for exposing widespread corruption and criminal behavior.
And ACORN will be prosecuting with what? TAXPAYER MONEY!!!
Time to get ACORN taken down.
We should all call the lawfirm, and let them know of our disgust, This Country is going to hell, in a hand basket, Navy Seals on trial, for capturing terrorist, Acorn being exposed for corruption, from the East to West coast, and the good doers pay the price, why are we living by the laws of justice, when the only ones that are exempt are the bad guys. Time to speak out, Time to make the calls, time to flood their lines if nothing else.
good luck with that lawsuit, ACORN lady.
Conway-Russell, pick a last name. Man, I hate hyphenated last names. Seems so pretentious….
Not pretentious.
Just Afro-centric.
Don't expect anything out of discovery. Unlike most corporations in litigation who understand that documents have to be preserved, I expect ACORN will hide, destroy or otherwise not make available documents requested during discovery.
If this is a personal lawsuit, I don't know what info about ACORN if any can be gleaned during discovery. This could be a ploy on the part of ACORN. My bet is ACORN is funding this lawsuit for the plaintiff as I don't expect any employee of ACORN at this level has such money. There may be some tell in their choice to file it in Federal Court but I am not law savvy enough to know what that may be. Perhaps there is a Law Hawk reading this who might be able to address this.
I guess the question is, is it okay to commit a crime to expose an even greater crime? Probably not but ACORN going after these two is the pot calling the kettle black and will most likely expose more of their own criminal misdeeds in the process. Their pursuing this just shows how stupid they are.
And don't forget they cheat on their wives, steal dirty baby diapers and lie through their teeth after getting caught within an inch of the Presidency.
No, he has some things you don't have: common decency and morals.
(…any of your comments that haven't been deleted will reveal that.)
I think its high time you found someone else to bother…
Everyone, its time to ban the Fonzie…
Drag out every thing available on the criminals in ACORN. Someone should station themselves outside every ACORN building and photo everyone coming and going. Post on Facebook or elsewhere on the net. Burn the fools with their own actions. Some of those visiting will most likely also be on Americas most wanted or the post office wall.
The ACLU is busy protecting the civil rights of the Taliban and Al Queda, who are taking a pounding from the Hellfire missiles launched by a Predator drones.
Diversity jurisdiction? Giles and O'Keefe do not reside in Pennsylvania.
The crux of the matter.
Note to james and Hannah's lawyers: I hear it's best to soak ACORNs to leach out the tannins before grinding them into meal.
Where can we contribute to their defense fund?
You know…. when you're right, you're really right! *donates*
We need to give those two kids every ounce of support we can muster. They have done a great service for this country, in exposing entrenched, burecratic corruption of the most sordid sort. An evil so vile, so subtle, so surreptious, that it has shaped and molded the very fabric of our society, and is emblematic of government at its worst.
Charity begins at home. Before I'd send ten cents to Haiti, I'd give my last dollar to those kids. It is high time we began taking care of our own.
notice that Acorn waited till they could shred or throw away any damning evidence that could prove embarrassing in discovery
Boy, the outcome of this case could effect investigative journalists (most of whom are leftists) for decades to come. I hope all journalists come to these kids defense. But I wouldn't hold my breath waiting. And by the way, is recording something "intercepting it???????"
Next thing you know, Obama will be ordering Hannah and James to undergo military tribunals for their "crimes," while any charges filed against the ACORN employees (to date, NONE) will be dismissed in civilian court.
"Discover" the crap out of these lying bastards. Run a background on this bastard doing the suing. Sonsabitches.
Bring in the f*cking Black Panthers who terrorized the Philly voters, too. Can I say that? "F*cking Black Panthers."
that takes guts to get caught violating the law in aiding in loan fraud, under age prostitution, and tax fraud and think it is a good idea to sue. IT is quite clear that they are not afraid of what people think and that they have the democrats in their back pocket, willing to keep them funded and up and running no matter what.
IT is all in the dumpsters, land fills or shed bins by now.
Pennsylvania Law but Federal Court? That doesn't make sense.
This was in a public place – the Acorn offices? As I recall the video shows it was being discussed right out in the main office area or in a conference room WITH THE DOOR WIDE OPEN.
I don' t think there was any expection of Privacy.
Also -does this apply to the press as well? Wouldn't that a violation of freedom of the press?
What would the world be like if they really did kill all the lawyers???
Two words. Obama, Holder.
This is going to take some really, really Brave Individuals.
You yous'ed to breed them like rabbits'.
I don't expect this to go very far. Given the discovery phase of the case, ACORN would be required to open all the books of the Philly office to the defendants. Anything that is missing would be easy to determine because the logic of the paper trail would give it away. Also, they would probably find connections to the national organization which could trigger RICO laws in New Orleans and then the Federal level after that. This goes to the rules for radicals in that ACORN is trying to intimidate the three defendants into disappearing anyway. Finally, given the Supreme Court ruling on McCain/Fiengold today, the test for the first amendment protection has been made even stronger. This shows that the court is inclined to protect the bill of rights at the individual level first, and then the state level, next.
What am I missing here? If no corrupt and illegal conduct had been recorded then ACORN might have a case. Consider the video cameras installed on city streets and in myriad locations watching for wrongdoers. The prisons are full of crooks that didn't know they were being taped.
Why aren't these two hacks in prison yet? They are the only two caught on tape breaking the law and it was their OWN FREAKIN' TAPE!!! How many ways can you spell 'DUH"?
They will not go to jail and ACORN plaintiff will not see a penny. As this progresses, the courts will see that thugs in South Central are not the only ones who can cause problems when perceived injustice occurrs. The sparks of a major fire are already beginning and it would not take much to SET IT OFF!
Good to know. Thanks!
Can you say that?
I think it is the only way to describe the "F*cking Black Panthers"!
I know they condone violence for their agenda and to tell you the truth, I hope they bring it on. I'm so tired of intimidation and bullying. Either get it on or get the hell out of our country you so hate!
Interesting to note that a piece of investigative journalism, especially of an organisation which receives taxpayer funds, becomes an effort to inflict "harm and injury".Only in the mind of a Liberal."Liberalism is a mental disorder". End of debate …………………. Hanzo
Americans demand cameras in this venue, also.
Ever heard of "investigative journalism"? I guess that's not to be found in your 'Encyclopedia of Knowledge', ha ha. Maybe investigative journalism should only be practiced by the moonbatty left, correct? Your avatar says it all, I'm surprised you'd even dare to comment on this article, but exhibiting a cognitive thought process has never been your strong point…………………. Hanzo
South Central? I thought it was in Philadelphia? Boy, you're quite the geography and legal eagle huh? Yeah…support like that? They're doomed!
Utopia?
"Ever heard of "investigative journalism"?" — Yeah! Performed by actual journalists who don't tape themselves breaking the law. Don't need an encyclopedia to point out that epic stupidity do ya?
Yeah, he'll probably order them to be waterboarded and sent to Gitmo……………… Hanzo
Or in the immortal words of the Wendy's granny, "Where's the beef"?
Hard to believe this b!tch could get a husband in the first place……………
Laws only apply to Liberals. It really would be a much better country if that was the case. Only Liberals and those on the left get punished by laws and those on the Right are above the law. Oh look everybody…we're in North Korea and Kim Jung Hanzo is our new leader and we better do what he says or he'll behead us and put burkas on our leftist women.
Translated ~'Blah, blah blah blah'. Ha ha ha ha …………….
Name one law that they broke. Just one . Please. One,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Hanzo
Yeah, that's what I said, isn't it? Try not to get caught in your own mind f*ck and attempt to discredit what I said with ad hominems. I don't care about the ad hominems, especially from a pompous, adolescent ass such as yourself. I'm concerned you'll expose yourself for everyone to realise what a retarded train of thought you follow, oops, too late………………. Kim Jung Hanzo, ha ha
Syn,
Now there you go, again.
Frankly, your leftist women, MooShelle, O-Pray, Rosie "Butch" O'Donnell, Jeanine Garafalo and Rachel Maddow would look much better with burkas on. Truthfully, they are scaring the small children……..
Man…not liking my links tonight huh? I wonder why.
Hello Mr. Logic,
I couldn't agree with you more but ol' "Kim Jung Gonzo" there would probably force them to where burkas if he could get past his contempt for our Country's laws applying to anybody else but Lefties. Double standards and all.
That's what I was thinking, actually all news cameras would have to be turned off, eh?
No.
But I sure thank you for the info. You and I agreed on that topic. Keep coming back, there is hope for you, yet……..
The world would smell better.
Uhhh, I thought you said above that California isn't in Pennsylvania …………. Hanzo
umm, yeah, but i spell it: 'subpoena duces tecum'
(sorry, couldn't resist)
Perhaps you should offer your services to the ACORN "Dream Team", they could use a brain like yours,oh, that's right , they could use a brain, even yours, ha ha ha …………………. Hanzo
Yep, yuk yuk, that's what I said, alright. It's all there, in black and white, right mental midget? ……….. Hanzo
the ACORN employees already plea bargained down to a defective vehicle, $50 fine + $10 court costs (suspended), with no points assessed against their license to defraud the American taxpayer.
and you're quite the reading comprehension whiz…
I expect ACORN will be taking them to trial using our tax dollars. That sucks!
Ah, the City of Brotherly Love! Wonder if the Black Panthers will show up with their billy clubs to 'observe' the proceedings?
So…it's against the law, to record someone doing something illegal???HUH???
The law only covers private conversations.They were in a public room with kids and people walking in and out all the time. CASE DISMISSED!!!
I couldn't agree more!
Is there a legal defense fund to which I can contribute?
Defense fund?
Now you've gone and done it…..anyone remember ABSCAM? Now the FBI's gonna get sued. LOL
Would that be "Skinwalkers" Cowboy Logic?
Dude, you asked me to name one law and I did. You didn't ask from which state. I'm kind of fuzzy on Pennsylvania's laws but it's a civil case in both PA and MD and I'm willing to bet a shiny new dime that CA won't be pressing any charges. You don't see any credible Right-wing news organizations lining up to give these two hacks jobs do you? Must be a reason for that.
Not really. I kind of skim through things at times.
"Perhaps you should offer your services to the ACORN "Dream Team" — Maybe I should. I could use some of that government funding that was re-instituted due to these self-incriminating hacks and their failed attempts to cause ACORN any discomfort.
"Hey look everybody! We taped ourselves breaking the law!!! Ain't ACORN stupid?!?!?" Whatever.
These kids are a credit to our nation! I'm so proud of them! I pray they will be vindicated
Yes, I believe he's a registered creep.
and bring it ALL!
He should be registered as a sexual offender, and be prohibited from going within 1,000 feet of a school. What an azzhole!
These two heroes should be nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. If National Enquirer can go for it for their John Edwards' paternity story, then these folks deserve it more so for cracking the ACORN nut.
OH, TO DISCOVER! WHO KNOWS WHAT?!? DOCUMENTS WILL BE HAD. MAYBE THIS IS A CHANCE TO GET OUR HANDS ON DOCUMENTS WE WOULD NOT OTHERWISE GET. I HOPE THESE ACORN TWITS GET THEIR HEADS HANDED TO THEM IN COURT. I HOPE DONATIONS COME TO SUPPORT GILES & O'KEEFE.
The only CLOWNS that should be sued and put out of business are the acorn frauds. Lewis and her ilk need to be put in jail for DEFRAUIDING the government! Do we have anyone in Congress with B@LL$ to initiate action to put an end to this FRADULENT organization. Hannah and James are AMERICAN HEROES. Time for someone in Congress to FOLLOW THEIR LEAD!
here's the dirt balls # 215-925-4400……………………………….ask for David.
ACORN's strategy is to continue to draw attention to itself after rigging the last election. This tells me that either, A. Nobody is in charge of ACORN, or, B. Democrats are in control of ACORN. Nothing else can explain the utter imbecility of this lawsuit.
Valid though it may be, whatever victory is won will be pyrrhic. ACORN will continue to stay in the news, and everything that comes out in the trial will only serve to sink Hussein deeper into the mire of the Democratic Party's ugly and twisted machine.
But maybe while they're doing pre-trial research they'll find Hussein's birth certificate!
But Black Panthers with clubs get a pass on Election Day… Philthy is a mess.
This is the # for the idiot attorney sueing Hannah and James on Acorns behalf.
Let him know what you think about tying up the courts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with frivolous lawsuits.
Ask for David …………………………….215-925-4400.
Nah! HE's there to protect to guilty. especially if you are a protected class, like the black panthers or the GITMO terrorists.
when the time comes let us know where to send money to help these two.
they are a key part of the Conservative Revloution.
Lives, fortunes, and sacred honor; these two have embody that call, and it will be our responsibility to reciprocate that sacrifice. It's time for more all of us to step up to the plate. Remember, think small and we can move mountains
what an upside down country we live in nowadays. Instead of considering the facts as discovered by this courageous pair, the federal court drags THEM in as defendents, instead of the TRUE culprits here: ACORN– rhetorically known as "killing the messenger"– I implore everyone to please consider this at the next election cycle, to get EVERY politician's position on this matter– and vote appropriately!
James and Hannah you went out on the own..To show how these people are using our money and how they are spending it. The government was just as bad. Because it was our (people money) and now they have the right to turn around and do this..My prayers are with both of you two. I hope it turns on them and goes your way. They don't desire any bit of money. They have had there hands on alot of wrong doning. Let rightous ring your way.
This far-left liberal Obama court is a travesty. This case should have been thrown out at the filing.
How much does Acorn pay you to do this?
Everyone is not stupid just the people who push bad home loans, provide tips for defrauding the IRS, throwing elections, and last but not least wrongful prosecution. You would think everyone in this commie run organization would see what happened in chowd country and wise up. The days of getting paid to defraud the gov is quickly coming to an end. Probably by Dec 2010
Oppressed.
So if you have to get every party's agreement when filming, then I guess all the news channels are violating the law when they do their outdoor/on-the-spot 'Live' segments…
Ol' Conway Russell does not know it yet, but she is going to lose. This ol' broad can't be this dumb.
YES, I would rather help Hannah and James then that lost cause in Hatti!!!
The O'Reilly, Beck, Hannity and Cavuto show report on this and ask for donations to Hannah and James's legal fund, people would pour in from everywhere. And this shi&&&& must be exposed to all, what this group of bottom suckers at ACORN are doing.
When you set up a defense fund count me in.
James & Hannah have done more to Serve & Protect us than Law Enforcement has ever done in this area. It would be great if the RICO Laws would be used right now against the ACORN Group.
I'm confident of one thing. Punks like you have no military or tactical training and would certainly greatly suffer if a national disaster was to occur in your area. (As seen in South Central riots, Katrina, Haiti and on and on) . Things can go bad very quickly. I know that it will be the thousands of men who have had extensive training and experience in numerous combat theatres who will be stepping over you layed up in some ditch, curled up in the fetal position. They will be putting their cigs out on your back as they pass laughing at your whimpering is my guess.
Maby this will open the investigation into more coruption within acorn
This lawsuit is bullcrap. The so called “victim” was working in an office that provides public services to people (or at least it is supposed to). So how is it that it is illegal to record a public official that is provided tax payer dollars to do their job. This one needs to go to the supreme court so that all these states with this “protect the criminals” law can be overturned. This is bullcrap.
A lot will depend on 'which' books ACORN brings to court. Why would anyone sane believe what they would volunteer? Even arch-criminal Capone had different sets of books to suit the occasion.
I've been hammering this a$$hat for weeks now, and it just licks it's open runny sores and keeps coming back for more.
It's a sickness man.
Not Over.
Giles and O’Keefe are courageous patriots, no less so than those who “illegally” dumped the tea into the Boston harbor in 1773. Their courage in putting themselves out on the front lines of the perpetual fight for Liberty deserves our praise and support.
http://libertyatstake.blogspot.com/
What about the Federal right to Freedom of the Press, would that not trump Pennsylvania law. And, the fact that the ACORN representative forfeited her right not to be filmed because she was breaking the law, and the filming of unlawful acts is acceptable in Pennsylvania (just think of the cameras over the traffic lights)
Don"t forget who their main support is "Omaba" Acorns is his Baby they help steal election.for them.
This complaint should not hold. The O’Keefe-Giles investigation took place in a public office that may have been at least partially supported by publc funding, and therefore, there is not expectation of privacy.
The scary stuff is..
I see this guy, about 40's plus, with a leather jacket and a thinning combover, sitting on Daddy's Harley, when Daddy is out making a living…he just sits on it, pretending, getting slobber all over the instrument cluster and the tank, from going, "Pbbbbbbbbbbb…."
Then his Mom yells at him to get off, and he slinks back down to the basement to internet pronz and tweaking conservatives who all have what he lacks; real women, and jobs…
And he was just fired from his part-time busing tables and dish-washing, giving the job to a 16 year old Boy Scout with a full academic course load…
I think the public has been sufficiently educated as to the criminal intent within the ACORN machinery. Public outcry will help keep the courts honest…and maybe, just maybe, MSM will be forced to cover the story and do a little investigative reporting on their own. Consider this trial the "canary in the coal mine" with regard to ACORN and the public's ability to quash the SOBs. In the meantime, we've got the Dallas offices under surveillance and will be looking for opportunities to shut 'em down here…PUBLIC OUTCRY will make the difference. Just watch and be ready to raise holy terror….all eyes on the trial will keep the pressure on ACORN. Liz Wolffe (ACORN elite at the top levels) is already eating her buggers faster than she can grow 'em…she doesn't do "stress" well.
Eric Holder is there to save Acorn..
True that!
I could be wrong, but I think I heard that the law in PA is about private conversations and their defense is that this was in a public place.
They didn't "Intercept" anything. To intercept something means that you are not the intended recipient. They were investigative reporters recording a conversation in which they were participants; They were the intended recipient's of the communication.
The discovery process should make for interesting theatre.
Can't…it's illegal! LOL
Someone from ACORN thinking they have the right to sue anyone is like me thinking I have the right to make someone else clean up my dogs doo in my yard.
Hannah and James, know that millions of us are behind you. I love how the Black Panthers get a pass, Rangel gets a pass, Geithner gets a pass….. these kids get prosecuted. Anyone know where to contribute to their defense fund?
Wow…I need to sue my bank. I'm pretty sure I'm on their surveillance camera, and there are no signs indicating it.
TRUE! TRUE! TRUE!!!
Exactly. The only reason they're suing now is that they've had time to shred any incriminating evidence.
Discovery won't reveal a God damn thing. As has been said further up the page, the reason they waited until now to have one of their employees file a suit is that they needed time to shred all the incriminating evidence.
"Pick a fucking name! 'Hi, I'm Emily Jerricor-Fortesque…' 'Hi, I'm George Jerkmeoff-Fuckyoutoo.'
"You don't acquire personal dignity by adding another name to your name. Feminists think it's a 'radical act' — it's not! Castrating a guy in a parking lot with a Coke bottle is a radical act. Hyphenating a name is pretentious bullshit."
– George Carlin.
Don't get too excited. The reason ACORN took nine months to get around to filing suit is that they needed the extra time to destroy anything incriminating.
Bring it on .I'm sure there are some lawers out there that would take this case in a heart beat pro bono.I just hope it cracks the crack filled acorn open for all to see. Know The Truth And The Truth Will Set Us Free . All that organization is filled with is pimps and hoessss. All they strive to do is fill this country full of filth and coruption. They have ushered in the antichrist obama and opened the gates of hell on this great nation. I hope they are exposed like a bunch of rats in the sewer where they came from!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gee, y'mean Penn recognizes a right to commit a crime in private? Fascinating.
The election of Scott Brown has given hope to all of us. Not sure if anyone has fully recognized this but I want to thank Andrew, Hannah and James also for this win. Your help bringing Acorn to light, their participation was not as forceful at the Brown election as it was for the Senate vote for Coleman and Franken and we all know how that turned out. So thank you for the work you are doing to keep our country great. God Bless America.
They have a series of additional tapes which have not been released yet. Breitbart went on Beck a few months back and said he would either A) turn over all the tapes to the Holder admin and work with them to bring charges against ACORN (assuming all charges against Giles and O’Keefe are dropped) or, B) they will time the release of these tapes to have MAXIMUM impact on the November election.
This is the Obama admin self imploding. According to Breitbart, the new tapes are MUCH more damning to ACORN than anything we've seen so far. If Holder/Obama are willing to roll over on ACORN, they may just be able to salvage one or 2 districts in November. Otherwise I see a sweep coming that will make MA and Brown seem like the good times for Democrats.
As a point of reference, many of these laws concerning secret recordings were written to protect big business from the investigations of organizations like 60 minutes, Nightline, and so on from the 60's through the 80's. You know, when the MSM did last practiced real journalism!
More like Red Diaper Doper Babies.
Someone should have stopped this at the pass because discovery will unveil a lot more ACORNIAN bs. This oughta be interesting.
Uncle Sam – you have stated the best part of this. We have not seen the last of what these heros have in their library. I, for one, am axiously awaiting the release of the rest of the videos. The fools in the White House will endlessly fight in the courts before they will admit any wrong doing on their part. You go guys!
Oh goody, time for depositions.
And I'm not from Pennsylvania, but typically a law making it illegal to record without theconsent of all parties has a few exceptions or defenses – like recording something that you reasonable believe could be evidence of a crime – a crime like aiding and abetting tax fraud or child prostitution or voter fraud.
Hannah and James are true Americans and I hope to see more of their work. They exposed what the MSM wouldn't expose.I can't wait for the discovery phase to begin. I'd love to be on that jury too, if it is a jury trial. I'd like to know who is funding this Acorn woman's lawsuit. Could it be the one whose brother escounded with $2 million of ACORN money and wasn't prosecuted? Wayne, what's his name?
I called the Law Firm, 215-925-4400 Mr. Feinberg got on the phone, and stated he was not respresenting Acorn.
David, I called and he told me he didn't represent them, I went online and sure enough the court document that was filed was their. If I need a Lawyer, I will make sure this firm is "NOT" on my list to call!
Right now you can call the Attorney for Acorn, Feinberg 215-925-4400, Hannah and James did so much for us exposing this group, we can all make a call. and yes we will support them.
DON'T THINK THAT IT'S NOT PART OF THE PROGRESSIVES PLAN!
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DON'T THINK THAT IT'S NOT PART OF THE PROGRESSIVES PLAN!
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Agreed diversity jurisdiction, and possibly seeking more than $75,000. However, I think it may be thrown out when they meet for the Rule 26 Discovery Plan meeting. Probably ruling on a motion in the answer with a return date on the same date as the Rule 26 meeting.
A member of the Pennsylvania SPCA went undercover with a couple just this year to expose cruelty to animals. The article is here – http://www.newser.com/article/d9d5jm580/puppy-lov... and here – http://www.cnbc.com/id/34751720.
Please let me know how these are different.
James O'Keefe said he is quite ready to go to jail if he has to. "The man with nothing to lose is the most dangerous man in the world."
THEY BETTER GO TO JAIL!
ALSO, I WANT "TREASON" IMPEACHMENTS STARTED IMMEDIATELY FOR ANY POLITICIANS STILL REMAINING, SUCH AS, REID, POLOSI, OBAMA, ETC. IN JANUARY 2011 IF THIS COUNTRY IS TO SURVIVE THEM!!
In AMERICA, TREASON CONVICTION MEANS DEATH! AND THAT IS WHAT THEY ARE trying to do to us!
Acorn is letting the employee sue to limit discovery, that's my theory.
One would think that a Pennsylvania court would be appropriae for an alleged violation of Pennsylvania law.
show your support by calling the Law Firm, 215-925-4400. while we still have freedom of speech.
Contact the Law Firm at (215) 925-4400, and use your first admendment to speak your mind.
Oh if only I had a shiny new dime for every time I heard this talking point. Be better than winning the lottery.
So what you're saying is you are the one that was supposed to be relied upon with Hurricane Katrina but you showed up 4 and a half days later with your thumb up your a$$?
So what you're saying is you are one of the ones that would gladly spend your money, your blood and your life in a "theater" defending an Islamic extremist culture like the Iraqis or the Mujaheddin and claim that to be patriotism while at the same time, claim the helping your fellow Americans is Socialism? It's people like you that put this country in the ditches to begin with.
Can you provide any talking points that actually can be proven to be true? All the ones you provided have been debunked time and time again. Hence, no arrests, trials and convictions.
Weak-minded folks love regurgitating talking points because they convince themselves that they must be true of they say it a hundred or so times but here where most folk are smart…proof would be nice. Got any? Evidence? Arrests? Prosecutions? Convictions? No? Awwwww…have a cookie.
Of course not, read the article carefully. He is representing Katherine Conway-Russell.
I hope ACORN is not using taxpayer dollars to defend the troll that Hannah and James filmed. Now THAT would really piss me off! Why the heck do the taxpayers support useless organizations like ACORN anyway?
That's right. Worse yet, here in Alaska, the judges have decided that burglars breaking into your home have an expectation of privacy, so videos of them breaking in are not acceptable court evidence.
burn in hell ACORN!
"Malem en se" and "malem prohibitum".
I found a case in a law library where someone who was not a court official (cop) committing a burglary, in full view of a LEO, in order to remove a safe with marijuana in it and give it to the LEO, appeal to discard the evidence denied.
The case has to get to court. Acorn has the money to drag things out until the kids broke.
and play word games.
Days before Katrina made land fall, Bush asked Blanco and Nagin to make the official request he needed to have in hand before he could _legally_ commit the additional resources to New Orleans. They refused. The Coast Guard could, and did, move without that official request. They were in New Orleans befor the wind died down.
If you want to blame anyone for the delay, blame the Democrat politicians.
[...] Not entirely unexpected, but still takes some chutzpah. The plaintiff is Katherine Conway-Russell, a Philadelphia resident who has worked for ACORN since March 2008 as an office director. It was Conway-Russell who met with Giles and O’Keefe, posing as a prostitute and pimp as they had in ACORN offices nationwide during other installments of the undercover video series, for a private interview in her office at ACORN’s facility in Philadelphia on July 24, 2009. This is the first such suit filed against the filmmakers by an individual ACORN employee. [...]
wonder why there have been no pleadings in the Maryland case?
http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/inquiry/inqu...
Gee! I wonder if AG Holder will consider them terrorists and decide to have a military tribunal for them at Gitmo? That would be a basic socialist move in line with his idiocy in trying the terrorists here as criminals. Live Free or Die!
If you consider regular debate peppered with sarcastic wit "word games" than may I suggest night school?
Oh so they didn't ask for help is a good enough reason to sit back and wait 4 and a half days to respond to the worst natural disaster in our country's history?
Makes sense. Oh look…terrorists have hijacked planes and are flying them into skyscrapers but we're not going to do anything about it because the passengers haven't asked for help. Oh look…the is a terrorist sleeper cell in our country with a nuclear weapon but nobody has asked for help yet so we're not going to do anything about it. That's what Phillep would vote for and golly-darn it…that's Philleps America…I think…I don't know. Nobody has asked yet.
Go Katherine Conway-Russell! Go get those two lying shits and make them squirm! Maybe you can get Big Daddy Breitbart.
ACORN – The original…
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Spreading the blight for almost 40 years!
This IS OUTRAGEOUS ! ! It is probably true that the scum ACORN plaintiff and her crooked attourneys will drag this out to make it more expensive- a while a lot of you here say you would donate to the legal costs, SERIOUSLY, I would really like to know where I can donate, because I am ready to today!!!
Actually, Mr. Brietbart is a codefendant in the suit along with them, which helps them out.
Most if not all of the information is shredded. So they will not get much there. Just like the Rose Law Firm Documents the corrupt Clintons hid and cleaned up; afterwhich the documents mysteriously appeared. Then there was Sandy (Burglar) Berger who illegally removed documents and destroyed them from the archives. Hopefully they (Giles, Hannah, Breitbart) have documents themselves.
Most if not all of the information is shredded. So they will not get much there. Just like the Rose Law Firm Documents the corrupt Clintons hid and cleaned up; afterwhich the documents mysteriously appeared. Then there was Sandy (Burglar) Berger who illegally removed documents and destroyed them from the archives. Hopefully they (Giles, Hannah, Breitbart) have documents themselves. ACORN is being funded again thanks to the DEMS/STATISTS. Unfortunately, ACORN has powerful friends, the COMMUNITY ORGANIZER IN CHIEF, Obama along with Eric Holder.
Actually, you do contribute to them, if you are a taxpayer. Seems the politicians in Washington saw fit to give them some of your/our tax dollars.
[...] View post: ACORN Filmmakers Giles, O’Keefe Sued in Philadelphia Federal Court [...]
ACORN maybe needs not be federally funded, however I am curious to see the unedited tapes. Legally these two broke the law. Just like alleged plot to wiretap Sen. Mary Landrieu's office. Again broke the law. Last I checked entrapment was illegal.
I am not saying ACORN is not guilty. BUT it should be proven by good old facts and proof obtained legally.
Hey Fonz
You ever consider starring in a snuff flick, I think you would be perfect for that kind of thing.
These two MUST be given the MEDAL OF FREEDOM for their efforts.
The people who claim to be able to report the news spend more time covering it up than reporting it!
Hey CBS NBC ABC hows that hope and change working out for you ummmmm ummmmm ummmmmm.