Jillian Batty Wemyss
ChipIn: Jillian Batty Wemyss – For those so-inclined and able to help financially, this ChipIn seeks to raise $490 ($200 more for bail and $290 to get her car out of the impound). A ChipIn that was live last night brought-in $250 from those wishing to help Jillian from afar.
UPDATE June 13th, 11:30pm: Jillian is out! More updates to come tomorrow.
UPDATE June 13th, 7:00pm: Jillian was brought in-front of a magistrate after lunch. Money was raised an a $500 bond was posted. She’ll spend tonight in a nearby motel and get her car out of impound tomorrow. Earlier tonight when speaking with her husband Jillian noted that last night when she was brought to the jail she overhead a female employee state “We’ve been getting a lot of phone calls because of her. We should put her in solitary.” Pretty sick. All for having a plant.
UPDATE JUNE 13th, 11:30am: Jillian has asked for people to stop calling. She was put into solitary confinement last night because of the calls. She had no bed, blanket or pillow. While this to me (Pete) shows that the calls are effective both Jillian and her husband have requested they stop, so I’ll respect their wishes. Looking forward though to getting the names and contact information of those responsible for her treatment.
UPDATE June 13th, 1:20am: A female has been brought into Hudspeth County jail – her identity won’t be confirmed until after she sees a judge in the morning.
UPDATE June 13th, 12:20am: Jillian is still being held by ICE. Calls to the El Paso Field Office (915) 225-0885 (which has oversight in west Texas) told callers seeking information on those held to call (915) 225-1700. Calls to that number went unanswered.
Jillian Batty is right now in some legal land limbo – her family and friends have been unable to ascertain her location and her captors haven’t exactly been the most forthcoming with information.
What we know: A few hours ago Jillian, who was driving from California to central Texas to be with her son, was arrested at a west Texas checkpoint when some strangers wearing Immigration & Customs Enforcement badges found a glass pipe and a green substance they deemed illicit.
What we’ve been told: Jullian will be transported to the Hudspeth County Sheriff’s Department. Thus far callers have been told Jillian is not-yet in their possession.
This is a department that has “I Fought the Law and the Law Won” on a loop for their on-hold music. That boasts on its Facebook page:
Sheriff had a very successful trip to Washington–took meetings with Department of Defense and several members of congress….Over three million dollars has been brought into our county from one defense contractor in 2011 alone…we’ll be making a major press release shortly… Hudspeth County will be the beneficiary of another great DOD relationship this coming year as well.
What you can do: Call the sheriff’s department (915) 369-2161. Ask if they have Jillian (surname Wemyss). Ask when she’ll be free. Ask why she was taken in the first place? Ask where exactly was the victim? Ask why they impeded the free movement of someone who hadn’t harmed any person or property? Ask if they think text on paper or a badge on their shirt makes unjust actions just?
What’s at stake: Jullian had with her a glass pipe and a small (less than a bowl’s worth) of marijuana. For the former she might get a ransom note of up to $500. For the latter she might be caged for up to 180-days and ransomed up to $2,000.
More background:
- Jullian is one of 900,000 people that will be arrested this year for possessing a plant. The same question can be asked for all: where’s the victim? The failure of drug prohibition is obvious.
- Jullian is the founder of Stateless Sweets, which seeks to “provide an exceptional homemade product while spreading the philosophy of Agorism.”
- When I called the jail to inquire and questioned the jailer on whether she thought individuals accused of an action for which their was no victim should be caged – such as possessing a plant – the jailer replied, “Yes, because it’s against the law in Texas.” When I pressed her to think about her actions she rationalized by stating that “I have bills to pay.” When I asked if she would cage me were I to harbor a fugitive slave, when that act was said to be illicit, the jailer told that me that she would. Such an unthinking statement makes it all the more important to me to support people like Jillian, who has done nothing to deserve being caged.
- Listen to the June 13th episode of Freedom Feens Podcast with Michael W. Dean and Neema Vedadi (of Guns and Weed: The Road to Freedom documentary fame) that touches on Jillian’s situation
- Listen to the June 13th episode of Free Talk Live with Ian Freeman and Mark Edge that kicks-off with a recap and analysis of Jillian’s situation
From: http://norml.org/laws/item/texas-penalties-2
West Texas is to be avoided. Wasn’t there a MARV encounter on this same checkpoint?
Pesky man made law. Oh wait, that’s what the constitution is too. Hmm. Go figure.
Just to let folks know, according to Brandon Wemyss, Jillian has requested that people stop calling. This is an in-writing request on someone’s thread and I am going to assume it is legitimate.
Something tells me that there is more to the story. She’s just a dope grower that got arrested. Shocked she wasn’t beat, tasered, and shot as you’d expect with every arrest…
…and someone needs a comb
Whats sad is she had less than a bowl- barely personal use, in most places in the USA cops won’t even take the time to process, but not Texas.
Another bullshit law, and bullshit badged bullies.
As to the “something tells me there is more to the story” bullshit, that is the story.
From the horses mouth- Jillian has more integrity than any badged enforcer or statist I have ever met. And she is a better person than most I have met.
(Jesse Mathewson- is an active writer of anti – drug law articles, both academic and for ezines and blogs. With an accredited education in Criminal “in” Justice and a background on the border with Mexico for over two decades he has seen this happen hundreds of times, while the real criminals, those wearing suits in DC walk free)
I have to be honest here, I was in a helicopter crash in the service, fractured some ribs and vertebra. I have had horrible back problems ever since, terrible pain. Have done the usual treatments, physical thereapy, back fusion surgery, pain management etc…nothing has really worked. A week ago a friend talked me into smoking some marijuana for the pain. I have never felt more liberated in my life! The pain, for the first time is completely gone, I have mobility I haven’t had since before the crash. I started playing basketball again on a regular basis this week, and have gotten on my road bike also. All from smoking a plant once in the morning. So to the fucking morons on here that still think it should be completely illegal, even for medical reasons. Go get your head checked. Thank you marijuana!
Freedom Feens just donated 100 dollars to her legal defense. If anyone else wants to chip in, it’s here: http://jillianbattywemyss.chipin.com/jillian-batty-wemyss
James yes, MARV did roll-through a fixed checkpoint on I-10 just east of El Paso: http://youtu.be/bDQ7w5SBjG8
I wondered if it was the same one Jillian was kidnapped at but I heard initially that it was a random/roving (non-fixed) checkpoint. Not too sure.
Either way, sick to think that some strangers think they have the right to go through her car then throw her in a cage for having a tiny amount of a plant some others deem illicit.
Just remember…..the constitution that you guys claim to love so much…is man made law.
common sense? Really? A bowl of pot makes her a grower/dealer? Interesting. I guess buying a playboy makes me a pornographer and buying a blue costume makes me a swat team member.
t: You won’t find many proponents of the constitution around here bub.
No, from her website reads, that makes her a grower. And last I checked, its still illegal in most states.
Additionally, if she was driving from CA to NH, why did she go through the southern end of TX and get hit at an ICE checkpoint?
Common sense, you are not privy to the whole story. She did not bring her garden (legal where she lives) with her.
I must ask, do you support violence as long as it is to promote goals you agree with?
Meaning, do you vote?
Do you support the military?
Do you support having and using law enforcement?
Do you support the ban on drugs?
Why or why not?
She looks like a fuckin winner. Marijuana screams intelligence. Why would anyone put their neck out on the line for this looser.
If you need pointers on how to begin your own drug business, contact the CIA….
http://www.brasschecktv.com/videos/the-bogus-drug-war-1/oliver-stone-this-drug-war-is-insane.html
Or the filth that are loyal to and defend those ruining our nation.
@ killer
Ad hominem attacks and vulgarity just scream intelligence.
Who would want to stick their neck out for someone like you?
@ Common Sense :
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****Rochester, New York police and federal agents raided the wrong home for a drug bust. The police released a statement saying, “upon encountering an elderly resident, the team realized they were at the wrong location and left the premises”.
****A north Minneapolis woman has filed a suit against the Minneapolis Police Department. The suit charges that enraged officers ransacked her house, breaking windows and doors, damaging furniture, ripping a large-screen TV from the wall and dumping a fish tank onto the floor, killing the children’s pet fish and hermit crabs. The officers also killed her 8-month-old dog after shooting it 10 times.
****A Philadelphia police officer was fired after he was arrested and charged in federal court with four counts of distributing heroin and two counts of carrying a firearm during a drug crime.
****Dallas, Texas Deputy Sheriff pulled over a motorcyclist who hadn’t committed any crimes in order to confiscate the camera attached to his helmet. After being pulled over the motorcyclist stated, “I haven’t committed any crimes, and you cannot take my personal property from me, sir.” To which the officer replied simply, “that’s fine. Need to see your license and registration.
****A Carlsbad, California police officer was placed on paid administrative leave after he was arrested for stealing heroin from his police department’s evidence room.
****Harrisburg, Illinois police officer, Joel Stanley, was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. The officer has been suspended and will be fired if the merit board votes to do so.
****A Long Beach, California police officer has been charged with 40 sex-related counts involving 13 underage girls and 3 young women. The nine-year police veteran is currently in jail on more than $1.2 million bail.
****Prince George’s County, Maryland deputy sheriff raped an inmate while she was in a holding cell at the county courthouse. The deputy sheriff has been charged with second-degree rape and has been suspended without pay while the incident’s investigated.
****A Reno, Nevada police officer was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily injury and family violence. After a warrant was issued for his arrest the officer turned himself in.
****A 35-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and failure to stop after an accident resulting in injury after a suspected hit-and-run.
****An Ogden, Utah police officer was fired after he was charged with bribing a Utah Highway Patrol trooper on behalf of his friend, an ex-officer. The officer paid the trooper $2,000 not to appear at a hearing regarding his friend’s DUI arrest.
****Savannah-Chatham, Georgia police officer was fired after being arrested for domestic violence battery and domestic violence simple assault. The officer pleaded guilty and was given four years probation.
****Chariton, Iowa police officers tased a “mentally troubled” woman after they had handcuffed and confined her to a police car.
****An Atlanta, Georgia police officer was arrested for drunk driving after reaching speeds over 120 mph. The officer has been placed on administrative duty pending an investigation.
****A former Charleston, South Carolina state trooper pleaded guilty to growing and possessing at least 100 marijuana plants with intent to distribute. The trooper used his police cruiser to transport the marijuana to avoid the possibility of being pulled over.
****Executive officer of the Minneapolis Police SWAT Unit punched a man in the head, who is now on life support. Following the incident, the officer allegedly fled on foot immediately. The officer’s commander stated, “that type of behavior is out of line for civilian employees but it’s egregious on the part of a sworn law enforcement officer.”
****Long Beach, California police officer was charged with 20 felony counts of domestic violence for the alleged on-going abuse of his wife. The officer has been suspended without pay and is being held without bail until his trial.
****A Dallas County, Texas sheriff’s deputy resigned while under investigation for tipping off a business that was going to be raided by a special task force.
****A Coconut Creek, Florida sheriff’s deputy has been booked in jail on charges of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident involving injury, and careless driving.
****Norwalk, Connecticut sheriff was arrested in connection to a federal investigation concerning a oxycontin, cocaine and marijuana distribution ring. The sheriff stepped down from his post shortly after federal agents arrested him.
****Maynard, Massachusetts police chief was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after two fights with his wife, as well as one count of intimidating a witness. The police chief has since been replaced and turned in his gun.
****Former Fort Lauderdale police officer Ronald Baker was sentenced to life in prison for repeatedly molesting an underage female relative at his Sunrise home. “The crimes which you have been convicted of would be disturbing under any circumstances,” said Broward Circuit Judge Michael Usan, who condemned Baker as a “rapist, child molester and child pornographer.”
****Lake County, Indiana police officer has been suspended after being charged with possession of cocaine, a controlled substance and a syringe, all of which are Class D felonies. The officer faces up three years in prison.
****A Jefferson County, West Virginia sheriff was sued and indicted for the manner in which he arrested a bank robbery suspect. Despite the robber’s peaceful surrender the sheriff kicked him in the head repeatedly, “with a deliberate and sadistic intention to inflict injury on him.”
****A New Jersey police officer who engaged in a firefight with police, was taken into custody after a 10-hour standoff. The officer will be charged with 13 counts of criminal attempted homicide and reckless endangerment.
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Carlos