SUBHEAD: After embarrassing the federal government on marijuana policy he's been held without bail for three years.
By Staff on 19 March 2013 for Hawaiian News Daily -
(http://hawaiinewsdaily.com/2013/03/hawaii-roger-christie-resolution-headed-for-senate-hearing/)
Image above: Roger Christie in better days. free on the beach. From (http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2012/11/minister_still_behind_bars_on_marijuana_charge.php).
The Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs has scheduled SCR75/SR42 Urging the Federal Government to Release Roger Christie on Bail Pending Trial.
The resolutions are scheduled for hearing on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 2:45pm in room 224. Here is the link to the hearing notice.
Christie has been detained at the Honolulu Federal Detention Center on marijuana charges since his arrest by federal authorities on 8 July 2010.
Christie’s 13 co-defendants were released on bail pending trial following their mass arrests nearly 3 years ago.
Federal prosecutors have opposed Christie’s release on bail on the basis that his long history as a marijuana activist makes him a “danger to the community.” He has been denied bail 7 times by a series of federal judges.
Another Hawaii State Senate Resolution, S.R. No. 12, comes close to accusing federal authorities of retaliation for Christie’s role in ending “Operation Green Harvest“, a federal marijuana eradication program, and for his efforts to pass the Lowest Law Enforcement Priority Ordinance on the Big Island in 2008.
According to SR No. 12, “Reverend Christie’s political activities have caused annoyance and embarrassment to the Federal Government leading some Hawaii residents to suggest that his denial of bail is based on his prior political acts rather than any ‘danger” he poses;”
Persons wishing to offer comments for SCR75/SR42 should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony should indicate:
In person: Deliver to Committee Clerk in room 231.
Submit Online Testimony: (Click here and then click SUBMIT TESTIMONY)
E-mail: PSMtestimony@capitol.hawaii.gov
Indicate the measure and date and time of the hearing. Submit testimony to only ONE committee that is indicated on the hearing notice; 10MB limit)
Fax: 808-586-6361
THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
Senator Will Espero, Chair
Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Vice Chair
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: Thursday, March 21, 2013
TIME: 2:45 p.m.
PLACE: Conference Room 224, State Capitol, 415 South Beretania Street
PSM, WAM
SCR 75 / SR 42
Status & Testimony / Status & Testimony
URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO RELEASE ROGER CHRISTIE ON BAIL PENDING TRIAL.
PSM, JDL
Click here to submit testimony to the Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs.
Testimony may be submitted up to 24 hours prior to the start of the hearing.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT (808)586-6360.
.
By Staff on 19 March 2013 for Hawaiian News Daily -
(http://hawaiinewsdaily.com/2013/03/hawaii-roger-christie-resolution-headed-for-senate-hearing/)
Image above: Roger Christie in better days. free on the beach. From (http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2012/11/minister_still_behind_bars_on_marijuana_charge.php).
The Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs has scheduled SCR75/SR42 Urging the Federal Government to Release Roger Christie on Bail Pending Trial.
The resolutions are scheduled for hearing on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 2:45pm in room 224. Here is the link to the hearing notice.
Christie has been detained at the Honolulu Federal Detention Center on marijuana charges since his arrest by federal authorities on 8 July 2010.
Christie’s 13 co-defendants were released on bail pending trial following their mass arrests nearly 3 years ago.
Federal prosecutors have opposed Christie’s release on bail on the basis that his long history as a marijuana activist makes him a “danger to the community.” He has been denied bail 7 times by a series of federal judges.
Another Hawaii State Senate Resolution, S.R. No. 12, comes close to accusing federal authorities of retaliation for Christie’s role in ending “Operation Green Harvest“, a federal marijuana eradication program, and for his efforts to pass the Lowest Law Enforcement Priority Ordinance on the Big Island in 2008.
According to SR No. 12, “Reverend Christie’s political activities have caused annoyance and embarrassment to the Federal Government leading some Hawaii residents to suggest that his denial of bail is based on his prior political acts rather than any ‘danger” he poses;”
Persons wishing to offer comments for SCR75/SR42 should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony should indicate:
- Testifier’s name with position/title and organization;
- The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
- The date and time of the hearing; and
- Measure number.
In person: Deliver to Committee Clerk in room 231.
Submit Online Testimony: (Click here and then click SUBMIT TESTIMONY)
E-mail: PSMtestimony@capitol.hawaii.gov
Indicate the measure and date and time of the hearing. Submit testimony to only ONE committee that is indicated on the hearing notice; 10MB limit)
Fax: 808-586-6361
THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
Senator Will Espero, Chair
Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Vice Chair
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: Thursday, March 21, 2013
TIME: 2:45 p.m.
PLACE: Conference Room 224, State Capitol, 415 South Beretania Street
PSM, WAM
SCR 75 / SR 42
Status & Testimony / Status & Testimony
URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO RELEASE ROGER CHRISTIE ON BAIL PENDING TRIAL.
PSM, JDL
Click here to submit testimony to the Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs.
Testimony may be submitted up to 24 hours prior to the start of the hearing.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT (808)586-6360.
.
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