Gene Beasley
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Finally waded into the TSA ruling thread and it raised a question. I decided not to interject it their; needless tangent.
I'm pretty sure it was in the Western District; either Seattle or Tacoma. In the late 70's, 80's or possibly the early 90's, there was a federal judge who through the book at someone for criticizing him in some way. I thought it was Boldt, but am having trouble finding any details. Boldt died in 1984 and Lord knows there was a lot of criticism on the tribal fishing decision of 1974. I'm inclined to think this was someone else.
I know Google is my friend, but there's a ton of hits. I'm hoping that someone recalls this and can add a few details to narrow it down. Ultimately I want to find out the USC that would allow someone to be jailed for expressing their first amendment rights.
Finally waded into the TSA ruling thread and it raised a question. I decided not to interject it their; needless tangent.
I'm pretty sure it was in the Western District; either Seattle or Tacoma. In the late 70's, 80's or possibly the early 90's, there was a federal judge who through the book at someone for criticizing him in some way. I thought it was Boldt, but am having trouble finding any details. Boldt died in 1984 and Lord knows there was a lot of criticism on the tribal fishing decision of 1974. I'm inclined to think this was someone else.
I know Google is my friend, but there's a ton of hits. I'm hoping that someone recalls this and can add a few details to narrow it down. Ultimately I want to find out the USC that would allow someone to be jailed for expressing their first amendment rights.