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GUESS WHO'S COMING TO ST. LOUIS!
The Bill of Jury Rights Conference in St. Louis could be one
of the most unique, provocative and productive meetings of minds
in recent decades. Just a glance at who's coming to speak should
make this point:
Jerry and Darlene Span, out of jail on appeal after District
Court conviction by a jury on charges of "assaulting federal law
officers"--after which five jurors protested they were improperly
instructed by the judge, and regretted their vote on the verdict.
Judge Walter Murray, a former Wyoming county court judge,
and President of the Wyoming State Shooting Association. From
the bench, Judge Murray used to instruct jurors in their right to
judge the law. We look forward to learning from his experience!
Godfrey Lehman, historian, author, and lecturer on the jury
system, who regularly supplements his academic pursuit of justice
with activism: holding seminars, publishing and distributing
materials, and organizing support for victims of injustice.
Steve Herzberg, the Wisconsin attorney responsible for the
PBS television production of "Inside the Jury Room", the only
film ever made of an actual jury deliberation--complete with
discussion of jury nullification with both jurors and judges.
Red Beckman, well-known author/lecturer on the jury system,
one of whose talks on jury power first inspired us to develop and
promote FIJA. A Montana rancher, Red "keeps it simple and clear"
whenever he explains how juries can corral excessive government.
Larry Pratt, Executive Director of Gun Owners of America,
was one of the first defenders of the Second Amendment to see the
strategic value of FIJA in fighting the war on guns. Larry has
been instrumental in convincing other defenders to support FIJA.
Michael Minns, a Houston attorney reknowned for his battles
with Establishment Law in search of justice for the individual,
for his dry wit, and for his penchant for defending people whose
politics make them targets of both persecution and prosecution.
Peggy Christensen, Director of the Golden Mean Team, based
in Missoula, Montana, but busy nationwide helping accused people
muster constitutional defenses. Peggy contributed to the first
draft of FIJA, and has provided support services ever since.
Glenn Braunstein, who chairs the National Liberty Alliance,
and who lectures around the country on preservation of personal
liberty in an increasingly totalitarian political environment. He
is also coordinating the FIJA ballot drive in eastern Washington.
These are invitees who have so far agreed to participate in
the Bill of Jury Rights Conference, and we've got "maybes" from
several others. They will either be lecturing, participating in
panels on the Items in the BJR, holding workshops on how to turn
those Items into law, or some combination of these.
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND TO CO-AUTHOR A
POTENTIALLY HISTORIC FREEDOM DOCUMENT WITH SOME OF THE SHARPEST
MINDS IN THE COUNTRY! We want to guess that you, too, are coming
to St. Louis!