001--JAIL CONDITIONS DIDN’T DEVELOP OVER NIGHT
Posted by George B. Rhynes on 8/7/2003 20:54:32
Dear Editor (Valdosta Daily Times)
Your article (Jailhouse blues) on 29 July 2003, concerning Capt. J. D. Yeager Lowndes County Sheriff's Office "there are major problems at the Lowndes County Jail, which result in living conditions that are bordering on inhumane and unsanitary levels."
Finally, after fourteen (14) years of complaints, marches, protests, suits, letters, etc., someone finally acknowledged what many Lowndes County Citizens have known for years. [REF. U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA, VALDOSTA, GEORGIA DIVISION CIVIL ACTION NO. 89-51-VAL. CONCENT ORDER.] The only question is how many people have been treated inhumane and required to live in these unsanitary conditions.
Several organizations addressed these same concerns along with alleged brutality years ago, but our elected officials refused to listen to the voices of the people. Local citizens addressed candidates running for Sheriff during the last election. They came before Capt. Ken Cooper at a local church, wherein former inmates spoke of these conditions. Thanks to Capt. Yeager's report we see they were correct and on point.
Moreover, Valdosta, State University Anthropology Class put together videotape "A Chorus of Fear" in an attempt to educate the community on how fear controls, Valdosta, and Lowndes County. Every citizen needs to review this video to better understand who controls the masses.
In addition, former inmates asked ---"Why can't somebody get an outside agency to come in and investigate the deplorable conditions allowed to exists at the Jail." (Ref videotape, A Chorus of Fear).
Avoiding lawsuits should not be placed above citizens being treated humanly, and having their constitutional rights respected. The real questions should be how many lawsuits are already pending against the jail, and how many have been paid out.
Moreover, how many families have been hurt as the video "A Chorus of Fear" indicates, but are afraid to come forward?
I agree with Capt. Yeager "these conditions did not just happen." Therefore, they should have been addressed in 1989, and the cost would not be -- as high. However, due to denials, and protecting the image in the eyes of the public until the Willie James Williams case was over --- did the people a disservice. Further, what have our Grand Jury been doing since they are required to do annual tours of the Jail?
So less not, blame the Sheriff, County Commissioners, Mayor, City Council, Valdosta Daily Times or any other agency. We are all to blame, because we failed to insure that our neighbors are treated, as we ourselves would like to be treated. Even while incarcerated awaiting trial. Peace.
002---RESPONSE TO LOWNDES COUNTY DEPUTY FARMER BEING CLEARED:
Posted by George B. Rhynes on 8/7/2003 21:07:51
Dear Editor
On 22 July 2003, Reporter Bill Roberts article in the Valdosta Daily times, sheriffs deputy cleared in Willie James Williams civil suit.・ This appears to be a true example of South Georgia unjust legal system, and VDT unbalanced reporting of the news.
When the U. S. District Court Judge Ashley Royal ruled in favor of the Sheriffs Department, it was of no great surprise. The VDT only covered one side of the story. The Williams family concerns were totally excluded from the article (no surprise).
Mr. Roberts reported that the case generated substantial emotion in the community with many people alleging brutality by the Sheriff痴 Department. This alleged brutality did not just pop up out of thin air --but was based on eyewitnesses. Then there was the vanishing videotape at the intake, and the Medical Examiners Autopsy Report, and other facts of the case.
In short, Mr. Williams had a massive brain hemorrhage, a broken neck, a separated shoulder, three separated ribs, four front upper teeth chipped, and two front lower teeth knocked out. With numerous cuts, scrapes, bruises, and deep oval shaped bruises all over his body, (Dr. Clark痴 Autopsy Report of 9/21/98). His death was ruled a homicide, which means it was caused by someone else. The community had questions (2000 concerned citizens) as to how all these injuries could have occurred from a fall as originally reported to the public. This is the base upon which the case generated substantial emotions in the community, (as it rightly should), with many people alleging brutality --- based upon their own family members past experience in this South Georgia town.
The public needs to understand that Black African Americans have seen their God win case after case. The Court Judge must first render its verdict before God renders his. Therefore, in the end regardless of how powerful and mighty, mighty might be, in the end must yield to right.
While many young blacks have lost trust in America痴 legal system, due to repeated unexplainable verdicts by South Georgia Judges. Just may be the total breakdown of the American Legal System? Black rap artists uses cases like this in their rap songs to address the system, and explain why --- it must be completely torn down, and rebuilt from the ground up with equal justice for all.
Moreover, history records that no ethnic group in America has suffered as much as Black African Americans. Therefore, Judge Royal痴 decision is nothing new. Judges have a history of ruling in favor of whites over Black African Americans and their families.
It is no secret that Blacks in America could not own land, a business, assemble in-groups of more than five, forced to refer to whites as master, and worked without being paid--by law. For over 200 years by-law, Blacks were not allowed to read, write, count, attend school, establish a family, manage money in the American system like privileged whites, and other ethnic groups who came to America.
In 1857, the Supreme Court said no black person had rights that a white man had to respect. So blacks must realize that little has changed to help Willie James Williams’s family in their civil suit. From 1615-1865, slave laws prohibited blacks from testifying in court, striking a white person, buying and selling goods, conducting religious services without a white person being present, posses firearms and beat drums.
It was the same unjust legal system that told Blacks --- where to eat, sleep, and use the bathroom, drink water, when and where to have children. If a Black man was caught looking at white women he could be arrested, charged, or worst. Blacks were relegated to janitorial and other degrading jobs with no legal redress.
Our Black African American neighbors fought in every war of this Republic, but could not enjoy the fruits America produced. For over 400 years, blacks were conditioned to think, and act according to slave laws. It has been written that it could take 700 years, perhaps a thousand to remove the damage done to the Black man physic --- because of unjust laws, and bad judges.
In 2003, many Black African Americans feel that there is no justice for the Black man in America. However, through it all, they seem to retain their belief in a Supreme Power who will pay every man for his works whether they are good or bad.
Every American should realize that there was no inferior, Japanese, Russian, Arab, Eskimo, Chinese, Korean, Mexican, Italian, or Jewish only water fountain, bathroom, lunch counter, school etc., in America. This proves that no ethnic group has endured the suffering and mistreatment as the Black man in America.
Blacks must understand that this Christian nation (America) put police dogs on them. Something not done to any other ethnic group. We turned water hoses on men, women, and children, castrated their men, and placed them on trees as strange fruits because they were of a darker hue.
There was no justifiable reason for the death of Mr. Willie James Williams for a minor traffic violation. People are stopped by law enforcement everyday and it does not result in a massive brain hemorrhage, a broken neck, a separated shoulder, three separated ribs, four upper teeth chipped, and two front lower teeth knocked out. With numerous cuts, scrapes, bruises, and deep oval shaped bruises all over their bodies. With no one to explain how these injuries occurred. If Mr. Williams had been the son of a judge, mayor, or governor or president -- the U.S. District Court judge may have ruled differently.
To the Williams family, I share in your pain, suffering, and grief. However, don稚 you weep, don稚 you mourn, and don稚 be weary. There is many more Black African American souls, crying out from the graves, and prisons in South Georgia for justice because of (traditional) court rulings. However, I believe God placed Blacks in America to show America a true picture of herself. That she would be in a better position to help save herself from destruction.
To the quiet, silent majority of citizens in Valdosta, and Lowndes County, a great prophet of our times once said: be ware of what you see on distant shores because soon it will be knocking at your door.・
I believe Black African Americans were ordained by the Creator, to help build a better America and world. God said, 的 will not put more on you than you can bare, and that whatsoever a man sow that shall he also reap.・
To the Williams family and those who struggled along with you for justice ---keep the faith and God Bless everybody until the day of judgment, which will surely come. You! Can run but you will not be able to hide on that day! Peace!
003 STRANGE JUSTICE IN VALDOSTA-LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIA
Posted by George B. Rhynes on 8/9/2003 23:32:44
YES! There is strange JUSTIC in South Georgia. It was reported in the Valdosta Daily Times, on 22 July 2003, that U.S. District Court Judge of Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta District, Judge Ashley Royal issued a summary judgment on 15 July 2003, clearing Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk, and Deputy Kevin Farmer of any wrong doing in the 1998, death of Willie James Williams. (But there is another JUDGE that many know nothing about and he will have the very last words.
This black male motorist was arrested on 1 Sept 98, for an alleged traffic violation, and a few hours later he was found dead in his jail cell. While it was originally reported by, local law enforcement that he died because of a fall, but the Medical Examiner ruled Mr. Williams’s death a homicide.
This South Georgia motorist, had a massive brain hemorrhage, a broken bone in the neck, a separated shoulder, three separated ribs, four upper teeth chipped, and two front lower teeth knocked out. With numerous cuts, scrapes, bruises, and deep oval shaped bruises all over his body.
Therefore, the Federal District Court Judge must realize that Ray Charles can see that this ruling is a travesty of justice and Steve Wonder, does not have to wonder any longer ・whether or not America is a Christian nation.
The State of Georgia is alive and well in following the Supreme Court law of 1857, that a black person had no rights that a white man had to respect. In addition, it appears that local Law Enforcement, DA, GBI, FBI, FBI, Justice Department and Judge Royal have set an extremely dangerous precedence here in South Georgia. That the only way a black man can receive justice, is by taking the law into their own hands.
Because white motorists are stopped every day across America, and they do not receive a massive brain hemorrhage, a broken bone in the neck, a separated shoulder, three separated ribs, four upper teeth chipped, and two front lower teeth knocked out, with numerous cuts, scrapes, bruises, and deep oval shaped bruises all over their body.
In addition, there was no justifiable reasons given to the family by any law enforcement agency as to how Mr. Williams received his injuries. This summary judgment should be clear to all Black people, that they will never receive justice in an unjust justice system.
In spite of 2000 concerned citizens repeatedly marching, complaining of abuse, inhumane conditions, and unsanitary living conditions --- but no one seemed to care. Mr. Williams’s death will go down as just another third class insignificant black man crying out from his grave for justice in this South Georgia Town. Like many others who followed this same path ・as family members watch White Judges carry out the Supreme Court Laws of 1857. Wherein the courts said that no Black person had rights that a white man had to respect.
Today, the proof is in the putting, and on 29 July 2003 a white man reported in the Valdosta Daily Times on the front page (Capt. J. D. Yeager), Lowndes County Sheriffs Department Office that read here are major problems at the Lowndes County Jail which results in living conditions that are boarding an inhumane and unsanitary level. These are the same complaints Black African Americans and others have been complaining about for over fourteen years. {See Civil Action No 89-54-VAL}.
Now because someone other than a black man said it --- rest assured that local government officials would seek to solve the problem. These discrepancies are like U.S. District Court Judge Royal ruling in Williams James William civil suit came as no surprise to the Black Community ---in this southern town.
It should also be noted that our local newspaper [VDT], refused to report or mention a U.S. District Court Consent Order and Decree, (Civil Action No 89-54-VAL). This decree gave approximately 60, violations/recommendations on how to improve conditions at the jail. [97 Oct 10 -AM 11:30].
To the silent majority of Lowndes County citizens, who bury their head in the sand like the legend concerning the ostrich bird? A great prophet of our time once said. be ware of what you see and hear on distant shores because soon it will be knocking on your door.・ Peace.
004—PATRICK HENRY, CITIZENS OF VALDOSTA-LOWNDES COUNTY (JAIL)
Posted by George B. Rhynes on 8/13/2003 22:35:27
Citizens of Lowndes County Georgia are crying out saying give Me Liberty or Give Me Death. We were told in school that Old Patrick Henry cried out, 敵give me liberty or give me death.・ Many Citizens in Lowndes County Georgia have been crying out for years concerning the deplorable, inhumane, and unsanitary conditions along with alleged police brutality in the Lowndes County Jail---to no avail.
In addition, since Capt. J. D. Yeager reported a few minor problems before the County Commissioners. Local citizens are more determined, focused, and united than even to insure that their neighbors are treated, as they themselves want to be treated.
Former inmates, deputies, parents, attorneys, and pastors went before organizations on behalf of those that were behind bars, and could not speak for themselves. As a result community leaders came together and found out about a 1989 Civil Action #89-54-VAL filed against the jail in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta District concerning discrepancies at the jail.
They reported the alleged torturing of inmates on a bench (the Horse), throwing people into the hole until their scars and wounds had healed. They spoke of a deputy nick named 釘LACK JESUS, because of how he beat up inmates, leeches coming up through the drain and showerhead, 100-degree temperatures in the jail. Windows sealed shut, water running all over the floor, personal mail being opened, not allowed to receive news papers, and religious materials, no ventilation, and no place to dispose of sanitary supplies.
Many guards presented their case before the NAACP, and filed EEOC complaints. Some of which have been settled, but our only daily newspaper VDT, seem uninterested in reporting this information to the public. The best source of information concerning the conditions of the jail was through The Lake Park Post a small independently owned paper by Al Parson.
Lowndes County Jail problems go far beyond Capt. Yeager report before the Board of Commissioners. As Patrick Henry said: 敵give me liberty or give me death.・ So today, it may be the faithful few that will go down in Valdosta, history as the best citizens of this republic.
In our archives, is the history of Lowndes County Government, and Justice System which seems to follow the Supreme Court Law of 1857, which said; that no black person had rights that a white man had to respect.・ (It appears that this was the order of the day throughout all phases surrounding-- the death of Mr. Willie James Williams. The black motorist who died as the result of a fall while in the custody of this department).
Therefore, we should thank Capt. Yeager, from the Sheriffs Department, because he seems to have become our E. F. Hutton, and the Moses of the modern day Hebrew voiceless. Moreover, because he is a white person speaking to the tune of 15 million dollars-- to rebuild or renovate the jail. Maybe now somebody will listen to the cries of the voiceless.
Our first priority as a community must be to keep our children out of jail--- in the first place. However, equally importantly is that the Constitutional Rights of those incarcerated are respected and not trampled on. Always remembering that they are innocent until proven guilty, and sometimes after being proven guilty--- they are still innocent, in Lowndes County.
We are fighting in Iraq to free the Iraqi people while our own rights seems to be stuck in a time warp of the Supreme Court Law of 1857. However, we do not see our quest for justice for inmates, as an impossible mission ---but very obtainable.
In addition, as Paul Harvey would say, concerning the jail ---Just wait for the rest of the story. Peace!
005—COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INFORMED OF INMATES SUFFERINGS
Posted by George B. Rhynes on 8/28/2003 06:50:49
TO: Lowndes County Board of Commissioners and Chairman
I received a letter and statements signed by many citizens incarcerated in the Lowndes County Jail dated, August 11th, 2003. 溺insister Rhynes, please help us--- we need help from an outside agency to come into this jail, and help us! We have exhausted all avenues at our level. If you can find it in your heart we will appreciate it!
Enclosed you will find copies of statements concerning an incident that occurred in Lowndes County Jail on the morning of July 23, 2003, at 8:30. Needless to say --- this incident has been conveniently swept under the rug.・
[THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT INVOLVES, SEVERAL INMATES, WHO ALLEGEDLY WITNESSED AN OFFICER -----DRAWING A WEAPON ON AN INMATE, TAUNTING AND AGITATING INMATES, (ROUTINE PRACTICE), TURNING OFF FANS & TV IN THE CELL BLOCK WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION, NO AIR CONDITIONING, BECAUSE A CELL DOOR WAS LOCKED BECAUSE OF A MALFUNCTION IN AN INMATE CELL.
CRIES, AND GETURES THROUGH THE GLASS BY INMATES, TO GET AN OFFICER ---TO COME AND UNLOCK THE CELL DOOR AND NO ONE WOULD COME AND OPEN THE DOOR. INSTEAD A SERGEANT TURNS OFF THE FANS AND TV, THEY ALL PRAYED FOR HELP].
Questions for the Commission:
1. When was a complete Staffing Analysis of the Jail conducted by the Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Sheriffs Association?
2. When it is determined that citizens being held in the Lowndes County Jail Constitutional Rights are being violated who ensures that corrections be made? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH A JUDGE ORDER AND CONCENT DEGREE?
3. Does the State of Georgia inspect the Lowndes County Jail? If so, when was the last inspection done at the Jail---and what was the rating?
4. Since repeated complaints of abuse and mistreatment at the Lowndes County Jail. Have any type of survey been conducted by questioning the entire population of jail inmates. To ensure that inmates Constitutional and State Rights are not still being violated?
5. What has the Lowndes County Commissioners done--- to ensure that the safety and well being of inmates are in compliance with State, and Local Law?
6. Who educates the members of the Grand Jury on what to check for during their tour of the jail? Do they use a checklist provided by the State or County?
7. Are inspections done on the jail available for public review? If so, where can copies, be obtained within Lowndes County?
8. Who performs (OVERSIGHT REVIEW); on the County Sheriffs Department to insure inmates complaints are adequately investigated/listened to IAW, Federal, State Law and Local Policies if applicable? And that those citizens are not abused because they used the established Complaint system? Has any type survey been conducted to insure this is not the case?
9 How often if ever, is the Medical Staff inspected on their competence and professionalism, and by whom?
10. Is he Lowndes County Law Enforcement Policy and procedure Manual kept up to date? And when was the last time it was reviewed by the State?
11. There are some Lowndes County Citizens who have read and understand, Luke 4; 18, and strive to be the Guardians of the Ark of the Covenant!
LASTLY: As a Retired Disabled Veterans of the United States Air force, Minister of truth, Single Parent, Business Owner, Community Organizer, concerned citizen, and frustrated over the prolong alleged, inhuman, unsanitary, and abusive conditions that exists within our community:
a. Request a written reply to this letter as to what you will do? To aid and investigate this alleged incident---which appears to be quite serious because a weapon is said to have been involved (Lowndes County Jail)? And above all whose responsibility is it to insure that these incarcerated citizens will not be abused because they requested outside help! Thanks, on behalf of those who requested outside assistance in their dilemma. Our only local daily newspaper was present "The Valdosta Daily Times" but they did not consider this news worthy!
006—INMATES REQUEST OUTSIDE HELP: LOCAL TELEVISION AND NEWS PAPERS QUIET. WHY?
Posted by George B. Rhynes on 8/30/2003 08:10:36
Dear Editor/Media Outlets/Senators/Congressmen痴/Governor/Mayor/Civil Rights Organizations/Pastors/Concern Citizens/Activist/Anybody!
On 26 August 2003, at the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners Meeting---the concerns of eleven (11)-jailed inmates were presented to County Elected Officials. These inmates asked for assistance in getting an outside agency into the jail to investigate an incident that occurred on 23 July 2003---in Cell B1, between 8-8:30AM.
I handed an official statement to the Chairperson Joyce Evans (dated 24 July 2003), written on Sheriffs Office Operational Division Statement Form, notarized and signed by eleven Citizens of the United States.
Also, provided was a letter addressed to me from inmates, and a list of questions from Civil Action 89-54-VAL, that I felt would help insure the Constitutional Rights and State Rights of all inmates be respected.
· EXCERPTS FROM THE FOUR (4) PAGES OF INMATES STATEMENT!
- On 23 July 2003, between 8-8:30 AM a deputy pulled out a pistol like object and waved it around before aiming squarely at an inmate, we had trouble getting this statement notarized by jail official (I am not signing a damn thing (name withheld), officers routinely taunts and agitates inmates. No one will listen to us; it is cruel to keep a man in cell B1, without ventilation and no air conditioning. We need help from an outside agency --- please help us Minister Rhynes. We have exhausted all our avenues.
Considering the seriousness of this incident, it is mind boggling--- as to why our local news paper The Valdosta Daily Times selected not to inform the Citizens of Lowndes County about these desperate and hopeless citizens behind bars.
To better understand this South Georgia Town, one must review a documentary video tape put together by Valdosta State University Anthropology Class entitled 鄭 Chorus of Fear, and review Civil Action #89-54-VA, Class Action dated 6 June 1989, and follow-up thereto. Dorthea Paterson vs. Lowndes County Georgia filed in U.S. District Court of Middle Georgia, Valdosta Division.
As we seek to liberate the people of Iraq. We also need to liberate ourselves from alleged censorship, and the denial of our neighbors Constitutional, and State Rights, (See Civil Action #89-54-VAL).
These eleven (11) inmates cannot speak for themselves ---so what elected official, mass media outlet, activist, Pastor, Rabbi, Imam, Christian, Muslim, Jew, or Humanitarian 殆ill help (Luke 4:18)? S.O.S. is anybody listening out there? Hello! Before another tragedy happens in this South Georgia Town!
GEORGE B. RHYNES (229-251-8645)
A concerned citizen trying to help---Eleven Inmates unknown to me!
Cc: Every Agency available and willing to help!
007—RESPONSE TO VALDOSTA DAILY TIMES (Trick-knowledge)
Posted by George B. Rhynes on 9/4/2003 22:43:45
On 4 Sept 2003 the Valdosta Daily Times stated that the Grand Jury by law is expected to tour the Lowndes County Jail.
Tourists resorts are toured daily by people from around the world, but as for as maintenance, and insuring vacationers are safe, and that their recreational needs are met. Well, only qualified, trained, inspectors will carry out this duty with an up-to-date inspection checklist in hand.
The Rev. Floyd Rose is correct in his letter to Mr. Pritchard; its all about credibility.・ this is something Lowndes County needs to become familiar.
Especially, since 1989, there has been grand jury after grand jury, tour after tour, commissioner after commissioner, Sheriff, after Sheriff, inmate complaint after complaint, alleged repeated accusations of abuse, unsanitary conditions, and inhumane conditions, suit after suit. Yet, our jail is still in the same deplorable condition as it was in 1989.
The accountability question is seldom raised by uninformed citizens of Lowndes County. Therefore, it appears that our community is operating back in the 1950s. VDT stated that on 29 August 2003, that the Grand Jury generated a list of improvements for the jail. No! Civil Action #89-545-VAL generated a viable base model checklist had someone review it and followed the orders of the Court.
Therefore, the questions of credibility come up again. What guidelines are given to the Grand Jury by local government to ensure that Federal, State, and Local Directives are followed? Who is responsible for providing them with the specific duties, and responsibilities during their annual tours? Did someone prepare a checklist from problems that was identified in 1989 ---to prevent reoccurrence of discrepancies?
Has the DA, County Commissioners or anyone else ---in local government prepared a jail inspection checklist. Alternatively, performed a survey at lest annually to include the safety of inmates, employees, as well as facility upkeep.
The VDT said the jail has been the center of debate since Sheriffs Capt. J. D. Yeager’s address to the Board of Commissioners in July. This is not completely accurate. The Jail has been the center of debate since 1989. Moreover, many organizations have tried to hold someone accountable for running this facility in a humane, sanitary, and professional manner---but to no avail.
Rev Rose, the Peoples Tribunal, Lake Park Post, and Local NAACP brings forth a much stronger case concerning the long term resolution for the jail. Moreover, no one should be fooled. Somebody is responsible for allowing this facility to deteriorate to this level.
In addition, the inmate’s welfare and Constitutional Rights, as well as State Rights should have been respected. If the VDT, were fairer in reporting and investigating the real news. This community would be a much better place to live and raise a family. Thanks!
008—EDITORIAL SUBMITTED TO VALDOSTA DAILY TIMES AND OTHER NEWS MEDIA OUTLETS
Posted by George B. Rhynes on 9/11/2003 19:53:14
The Lowndes County Grand Jury in its present state of affairs cannot be relied upon to fix the problems in the Lowndes County Jail. I personally contacted members of the last Grand Jury---who received no guidance on Federal, Sate, or Local laws governing county jails in the State of Georgia.
We have had many grand juries, tours, sheriffs, complaints from inmates, law suits, an according to Capt. Yeager of the Sheriffs Department our jail remains in deplorable conditions.
The Rev. Floyd Rose, president of the Peoples Tribunal is correct in his letter as reported in the VDT, to Mr. Pritchard. 的its all about credibility and accountability.・ This is something our local government will eventually become familiar with through continual lawsuits from inmates who are now seeking agencies outside the state of Georgia for help.
While there is much discussion concerning the costs of repairing or rebuilding the jail---the continual cries of inmates to local government and local news media seems to be squashed. Especially since the Lake Park Post appears to have become another victim of the establishment.
In response to the VDT, opinion column concerning the jail: Sweet sounding words will not solve the problems of the jail without local governmental bodies becoming familiar with Federal, State, and Local requirements as well as all Grand Juries to avoid additional law suits.
Our local government must become a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Therefore, ink on paper will not become a substitute--- for help on the premises. Peace!
009—RHYNES SPEAKS UP AGAIN FOR 11 (IGNORED) INMATES BY COUNTY OFFICIALS. WHY DO THEY IGNORE THESE CITIZENS?
Posted by George Rhynes on 3/20/2004 09:21:46
13 March 2004
Lowndes County Board of Commissioners
325 W. Savannah Ave
Lowndes County Georgia 31601
Dear Chairman/Each Lowndes County Commissioner
PURPOSE OF LETTER: To state again for the record, that these eleven (11) inmates are human beings capable of feeling pain, hurt, and neglect! And that on 9 March 2004, I came before you again because I never received a response to my original letter:
On 26 August 2003, I presented a letter to you on behalf of eleven (11) Jailed American Citizen (inmates) who believed their Constitutional, State, and Local Rights were being denied in the Lowndes County Jail.
These inmates requested (my personal) help in getting an outside agency to come investigate, and provide some relief---to their unheard cries!
I immediate turned to you on behalf of these eleven (11) inmates, and gave the Board a copy of my letter, a copy of their letters with their individual names blotched out (although they wanted them used), for their own safety and protection, along with an official statement, signed, and valid questions for inspecting jails in the State of Georgia. Moreover, it included a notarized statements legally signed and stamped with an Official Georgia State Seal.
I also provided questions---many taken from Civil Action #89-54-VAL, U.S. District Courts of the Middle District of Georgia Valdosta Division.
I further, asked for a reply in writing on behalf of these many inmates---who asked for my assistance. However, as of the above date I have not received even a courteous reply.
I am a retired Vietnam period Retired Veteran, minister of truth, single parent, business owner for 14 years, home owner, concerned citizen, former member of the Lowndes County High School Advisory Council, Valdosta High School Council, Valdosta Project Change Board of Directors, Member of the Valdosta Lowndes County Board of Directors (NAACP), Member of Operation Push, Peoples Tribunal, and other local organizations.
However, I am frustrated because of the prolonged, alleged inhumane, unsanitary, abusive conditions that I have record of presented to me from local inmates, and their family members.
I am also appalled that you have chosen to ignore my urgent request for help on their behalf. Especially since others in the community have given each member of your Board a copy of a two-hour documentary videotape compiled by Valdosta State University entitled, 鄭 Chorus of Fear.・ Therefore, you are fully aware of the alleged problems inmates must endure in the Lowndes County Jail which have been made public through local news media on several occasions.
Since my presentation before the Board, I have received more letters from inmates filled with additional alleged horror stories. Therefore, I was compelled to seek outside help beyond Lowndes County for assistance. Informing them of the alleged problems citizens are having in this community but not being addressed by local officials. If they are they are not being published through local media to the citizens.
It is my ultimate goal to establish a platform wherein our community can began to address the issues perceived or real------that has inmates, their attorneys, pastors, visitors, and their families in outrage.
Lowndes County in 1998 had over 2,000 citizens in an uproar it was only through faith in the system was feeling, and emotions controlled. Today, even the local ministers have lost faith in the system. Therefore something must be done to meet the needs of the people and STOP the pain!
The Valdosta Daily times (VDT), our only daily news papers seems uninterested in keeping the citizens in Lowndes County informed on the real problems confronting the community---in my humbled opinion. Letters have been received from several governmental and organizational bodies concerned about the welfare of our local jailed inmate痴 population and their Constitutional Rights.
Personally, I respect your decision and right to ignore me and the (11) incarcerated inmates whom you apparently was-not elected to represent---in Lowndes County. In addition, it appears that your Board stands outside the mainstream of our democratic form of government---which is of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Therefore, it is my patriotic, duty---to continue seeking help from other agencies with this letter serving as the morale and religious base for my request. These inmates have a right to be heard---some of whom are American Veterans themselves, and some whose sons, and daughters are (now) serving in Iraq.
It is sad these inmates cannot receive help from their elected officials here in Lowndes County. Had these inmates been the children of President George W. Bush, Governor Sonny Perdue, Senator Zell Miller, Sanford Bishop, Georgia Attorney General, the late Honorable Rainwater, or one of your own children? Some elected official would find time to investigate, inspect, and ensure that a complete valid survey among the entire jail population was conducted---because they are human beings.
When I stood before the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners, I stood because Galatians 6; 7, says 敵God is not mocked for whatsoever a man sow that shall he also reap.・ So as I, placed my life on the line---in a foreign nations for people---that I did not know. Then truly, I should be wiling to support, help, and fight for the rights of my fellow Americans here at home. (Luke 4; 18)
The pertinent questions I asked in my original letter were extracted from a valid checklist and should be of concern to every citizen in Lowndes County. (Psalm 35, I give to the inmates for comfort in their hour of despair). Thanks!
GEORGE B. RHYNES
A Retired Veteran/Concerned Citizen & Brother of Humanity!
CC: Closed, except to ---Each Jailed Inmate.
PS: Be it known to all people of conscious that ---I am not afraid, to stand on behalf of fellow Americans as a patriot of this Republic. Therefore, I speak truth, because in the end, only truth, love, justice, and understanding will unlock the cell door that leads unto eternal life---and a free conscious!
010—INMATES FEEL PAIN, HURT AND NEGLECT! WHO WILL HELP THESE AMERICAN CITIZENS?
Posted by George Rhynes on 3/21/2004 23:30:40
13 March 2004
Lowndes County Board of Commissioners
325 W. Savannah Ave
Lowndes County Georgia 31601
Dear Chairman/Each Lowndes County Commissioner
PURPOSE OF LETTER: To state again for the record, that these eleven (11) inmates are human beings capable of feeling pain, hurt, and neglect! And that on 9 March 2004, I came before you again because I never received a response to my original letter:
On 26 August 2003, I presented a letter to you on behalf of eleven (11) Jailed American Citizen (inmates) who believed their Constitutional, State, and Local Rights were being denied in the Lowndes County Jail.
These inmates requested (my personal) help in getting an outside agency to come investigate, and provide some relief---to their unheard cries!
I immediate turned to you on behalf of these eleven (11) inmates, and gave the Board a copy of my letter, a copy of their letters with their individual names blotched out (although they wanted them used), for their own safety and protection, along with an official statement, signed, and valid questions for inspecting jails in the State of Georgia. Moreover, it included a notarized statements legally signed and stamped with an Official Georgia State Seal.
I also provided questions---many taken from Civil Action #89-54-VAL, U.S. District Courts of the Middle District of Georgia Valdosta Division.
I further, asked for a reply in writing on behalf of these many inmates---who asked for my assistance. However, as of the above date I have not received even a courteous reply.
I am a retired Vietnam period Retired Veteran, minister of truth, single parent, business owner for 14 years, home owner, concerned citizen, former member of the Lowndes County High School Advisory Committee, Valdosta High School Council, Valdosta Project Change Board of Directors, Member of the Valdosta Lowndes County Board of Directors (NAACP), Member of Operation Push, Peoples Tribunal, and other local organizations.
However, I am frustrated because of the prolonged, alleged inhumane, unsanitary, abusive conditions that I have record of presented to me from local inmates, and their family members.
I am also appalled that you have chosen to ignore my urgent request for help on their behalf. Especially since others in the community have given each member of your Board a copy of a two-hour documentary videotape compiled by Valdosta State University entitled, 鄭 Chorus of Fear.・ Therefore, you are fully aware of the alleged problems inmates must endure in the Lowndes County Jail which have been made public through local news media on several occasions.
Since my presentation before the Board, I have received more letters from inmates filled with additional alleged horror stories. Therefore, I was compelled to seek outside help beyond Lowndes County for assistance. Informing them of the alleged problems citizens are having in this community but not being addressed by local officials. If they are they are not being published through local media to the citizens.
It is my ultimate goal to establish a platform wherein our community can began to address the issues perceived or real------that has inmates, their attorneys, pastors, visitors, and their families in outrage.
Lowndes County in 1998 had over 2,000 citizens in an uproar it was only through faith in the system was feeling, and emotions controlled. Today, even the local ministers have lost faith in the system. Therefore something must be done to meet the needs of the people and STOP the pain!
The Valdosta Daily times (VDT), our only daily news papers seems uninterested in keeping the citizens in Lowndes County informed on the real problems confronting the community---in my humbled opinion. Letters have been received from several governmental and organizational bodies concerned about the welfare of our local jailed inmate痴 population and their Constitutional Rights.
Personally, I respect your decision and right to ignore me and the (11) incarcerated inmates whom you apparently was-not elected to represent---in Lowndes County. In addition, it appears that your Board stands outside the mainstream of our democratic form of government---which is of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Therefore, it is my patriotic, duty---to continue seeking help from other agencies with this letter serving as the morale and religious base for my request. These inmates have a right to be heard---some of whom are American Veterans themselves, and some whose sons, and daughters are (now) serving in Iraq.
It is sad these inmates cannot receive help from their elected officials here in Lowndes County. Had these inmates been the children of President George W. Bush, Governor Sonny Perdue, Senator Zell Miller, Sanford Bishop, Georgia Attorney General, the late Honorable Rainwater, or one of your own children? Some elected official would find time to investigate, inspect, and ensure that a complete valid survey among the entire jail population was conducted---because they are human beings.
When I stood before the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners, I stood because Galatians 6; 7, says 敵God is not mocked for whatsoever a man sow that shall he also reap.・ So as I, placed my life on the line---in a foreign nations for people---that I did not know. Then truly, I should be wiling to support, help, and fight for the rights of my fellow Americans here at home. (Luke 4; 18)
The pertinent questions I asked in my original letter were extracted from a valid checklist and should be of concern to every citizen in Lowndes County. (Psalm 35, I give to the inmates for comfort in their hour of despair). Thanks!
GEORGE B. RHYNES
A Retired Veteran/Concerned Citizen & Brother of Humanity!
CC: Closed, except to ---Each Jailed Inmate.
PS: Be it known to all people of conscious that ---I am not afraid, to stand on behalf of fellow Americans as a patriot of this Republic. Therefore, I speak truth, because in the end, only truth, love, justice, and understanding will unlock the cell door that leads unto eternal life---and a free conscious!
011---COMMISSIONERS IGNORED INMATES, (RHYNES SPEAKS OUT ABOUT TIMES ARTICLE
Posted by George Rhynes on 4/14/2004 20:19:42
George Rhynes, Speaks to the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners!
Mr. Chairman and Board of Commissioners---First allow me to apologize for being here on an old issue. However, you have not responded to my 26 August 2003 letter on behalf of inmates, incarcerated in the Lowndes County Jail.
I have had a cockatiel bird for 12 years. When she have needs she chirps, and I respond to her needs.
Between 1989-1997, Judge Hugh Lawson, U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia Valdosta, Division. He too, heard chirps coming from (Some Jailbirds incarcerated in) the Lowndes County Jail.
On 21 October 1997, he issued a Court Order and Consent Decree that inmates 1st, 6th, 8th, and 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States had been violated. He gave two (2), years for Lowndes County to comply.
However, on 26 August 2003, I stood before you because like Judge Lawson. I too, heard some chirps from the Lowndes County Jail. They came in the form of signed letters, and notarized statements. Many were the same chirps or violations---listed in Civil Action #89-54-VAL.
After standing before you on behalf of (over) eleven (11) inmates, their parents, and former employees---for relief... You ignored our request. All I could give them was the 35TH Psalm of David, as a symbol of hope!
The Valdosta Daily Times reported a few days ago---that you should work quickly to renovate the jail facility. However, no amount of renovation alone, in my opinion will fix discrepancies inmates are facing today.
This is my actual retirement document. It is proof, that I put my life on the line for over 20 years for this Republic. I helped to insure that our nation would remain a government OF, BY, AND FOR the people. I even received several Commendation Medals.
However, if I---cannot get a reply on the outside from you---one can only imagine what inmates must go through in confinement. But they have rights that are guaranteed by the Constitution. They are not ---Shiites, Sunni----or terrorists from Afghanistan, nor Iraq. They are fellow American citizens; many are Veterans and deserve to be heard by their elected representatives.
Attorney Robert W. Cullen for the plaintiffs of Atlanta, Attorney Oris Blackburn Jr. for the defendant Lowndes County---knows of this Decree. But the decree---seems to be Valdosta痴 best kept secret---thanks in part to the Valdosta Daily Times in my opinion.
I love this country, but I do not like the way----you have treated me, inmates, parents or former employees. The Bible says; as it is written, so shall it be done. ・BR>
Judge Lawson wrote and ruled on the following violations: Moreover, the signed letters, and notarized statements identify these same violations remains at the jail. Therefore, no amount of renovation alone will fix all of the following:
- Inmates personal mail being open without them being present. (Violations and or/recommendations)
34 ・Violations under Inmate Health Care.
15 ・Violations under---- Access to Courts, inmates to communicate with Lawyers and Non-Communications.
11 ・Violations under------ Inmate Hygiene.
10 ・Violations under------ Population.
8 ・Violations under------ Visitations.
6 ・Violations under-------Miscellaneous Provisions
6 ・Violations under-------Food.
3 ・Violations under-------Staffing and Security
3 ・Violations under-------Recreation.
2 ・Violations under-------Commissary
2 ・Violations under--------Environmental Control.
2 ・Violations under--------Racial Segregation.
1 ・Violations under--------Jail Procedures and Policies etc.
1 ・Violations under--------Change Provision
1 ・Violations under--------Lowndes County Board of Commissioners.
Over 105 violations or corrections order! But you failed to answer my letter addressed to you on behalf of many concerned citizens. It also appears that a U.S. District Court Judge has also been ignored by this body. So I am in good company. Thanks you for your time!
GEORGE RHYNES
A concerned citizen and brother of humanity!
VALDOSTA DAILY TIMES COVERAGE OF THE MEETING, (14 April 2004). (Renovations to Lowndes County Jail, land rezoning also discussed.
George Rhynes questioned why Commissioners had not responded to his letter concerning several inmates at the Lowndes County Jail. Although the jail will be renovated, Rhynes said no amount of renovation would help the inmates.・BR>
Rod Casey, chairman of the board answered that an architect had been chosen, beginning the process of renovations to improve the jail.
Casey also informed Rhynes that he could visit Case痴 office to discuss any other problems or concerns.・BR>
012---RHYNES RESPONDS TO VALDOSTA DAILY TIMES COMMENTS ON RENNOVATION OF JAIL.
Posted by George Rhynes on 4/15/2004 21:28:24
3 April 2004,
It was reported in the Valdosta Daily times that commissioners pick architect for project "renovating our local jail." And that the preliminary plans for the jail include new inmate housing, a new jail Administration building, a new service/intake access, a new access road and room for expansions on the administration building and new inmate Housing.
This is a great step in the right direct, however while this appears good to the untrained eye. This alone will not fix the many discrepancies noted and ordered corrected in 1997, by Civil Action #89-54-VAL, U.S. District Court Middle Georgia Valdosta Division.
Moreover, the VDT never mentioned community involvement and input to the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners in their article. In my opinion local citizens should have been invited to an open meeting and discussion on the cost of this most important community issue.
I truly hope the citizens of Lowndes County Georgia are not being ignored by their elected officials---as the eleven- (11) plus American citizens (inmates). As their case was presented to the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners on 26 August 2003---but ignored.
Moreover, to resolve the jail problems in Lowndes County Georgia the documented discrepancies listed in (Civil Action #89-54-VAL, Court Order and Consent Decree should have been complied with. The court allotted two years to fix the discrepancies.
However, in July 2003 the discrepancies are the same as in Civil Action #89-54-VAL, from letters, and notarized statements within the archives of organizations and local citizens. Therefore, the old court order was apparently never complied with in this community.
Moreover, nothing was published in our only newspaper concerning inmates request for help from their local Commissioners. Peace!
GEORGE RHYNES
still a concerned citizen and brother of humanity!
013---RENOVATION ALONE WILL NEVER FIX THE MANY PROBLEMS IN THE JAIL.
Posted by George Rhynes on 4/19/2004 22:16:37
The Valdosta Daily times (VDT) are our only daily newspaper in Lowndes County Georgia. And on 14 Aril 2004, the (VDT), article by Michelle Taylor reported George Rhynes questioned why his letter had not been responded to and that no amount of renovation of the jail will help inmates.・
My actual quote: The Valdosta Daily Times reported a few days ago---that the Lowndes County Commissioners should work quickly to renovate the jail facility. However, no amount of renovation alone, in my opinion will fix discrepancies inmates are facing today.・BR>
THE FOLLOWING IS MY REASONS FOR MAKING THE ABOVE STATEMENT BEFORE THE Lowndes County Board of COMMISSIONERS.
AS A CONCERNED CITIZEN I WILL----REPEAT THE SAME STATEMENT TO THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND FELLOW AMERICANS-----BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS FROM REAL INMATES SIGNED LETTERS, AND NOTARIZED STATEMENTS SENT TO ME---ASKING FOR MY ASSISTANCE.
鏑OWNDES COUNTY JAIL PROBLEMS・BR>Information Provided From: [Inmates in the Lowndes County Jail (19 July ・Aug 2003), who sent correspondence reflecting the following conditions. These items were extracted directly from their comments. One should also see Capt. Yeager Report to the County Commissioners/Valdosta Daily Times on 29 Aug 2003] [Located in Valdosta, Georgia problems 1989 ・2003] Notice: This does no include the many letters received at the Lake Park Post, and other community leaders available for review!
1. Inmates are incarcerated for months without seeing their Court Appointed Attorney. Therefore, they are denied due process.
2. Deputy pulls out a pistol like object and waves all around before aiming squarely at inmate and telling inmate to get against the wall.・ All because inmates want to complete a complaint form on a deputy.
3. Inmates kneed in back by deputy and his forearm in the back of his neck and trying to push inmate (Name withheld but available), face into the wall ・at which time inmate (Name Withheld, but available), rightfully defended himself against those unwarranted, unprovoked acts by deputy.
4. Inmates denied the right to file a legitimate complaint form in the State of Georgia when it is against a deputy.
5. Georgia Inmates have problems getting regular complaint forms notarized as proof that action was taken deputy said; 的 ant痴 signing a damn thing ・get it signed yourself.・BR>
6. Inmates must show copy of sixth amendment to educate deputy on inmate rights. (The deputy tells inmate to get out of my face, and pushes inmate, unprovoked. All as a result of attempting to fill out a Georgia complaint form.
7. Incidents are swept under the rug rather than being properly investigated. And no one will listen to inmates concerns within Jail facility.
8. Inmates must endure cruel and unusual punishment at the jail. There must be an outside agency to inspect this jail for things to change.
9. Many tours are done through the jail. But the bad areas are not shown. Only tailored tours are given. The kitchen is not always shown; therefore, no valid review of the jail is done.
10. Drinking water is unfit to drink and food is terrible.
11. Inmates are required to live in inhumane, unsanitary and abusive conditions. (Squalid Conditions).
12. Cell doors sticks when opened from control booth --- that creates problems! Inmates are locked in cell because of malfunction!
13. Deputies play with the fans and taunts and agitate inmates in cellblocks where there is no ventilation or air conditioning.
14. Inmates must endure leaky water pipes, in dormitory; pools of water are over the floor. This is a hazard because inmates are required to wear flip-flops.
15. When inmates try to keep a potential bad situation from getting worst. Deputies often make things worst by not paying attention to the needs of inmates it was on 23 July 2003!
16. Lowndes County Administrations lie and don稚 acknowledge the handbook they give out to inmates.
17. Food is not nutritional, and inmates have questioned its cleanliness.
18. Two cells (cell 12 A & B) has no bed frame or nothing in it at all, besides out of order toilets and the sink does not work at all.
19. If an inmate does something like cursing a Sgt. or Officer. He will be booked 9 out of 10. He is going to one of these cells depending what Sergeant.
20. Inmates are stripped naked left in this conditions for long periods of time.
21. Jail staff will not provide water as needed and inmates do not get showers or wash his/her hands face or do any hygiene customs.
22. Inmates are placed in cell (12B) with no mattress or nothing else for necessities.
23. Inmates are placed in handcuffs and shackled for 7 days and six nights straight. (Copy of incident on File in Jail says inmates).
24. The jail has a restraint chair, inmates are not allowed to use the bathroom, and a chance to stretch as provided by polices in force by the State of Georgia.
25. Medical staff is very much on the side of the Sheriffs office, and does not administer the needs of inmates.
26. The Medical Staff lies, hides issues, and don稚 document incidents that happen that could cause legal trouble for the administration.
27. Inmates families are lied to by Jail administration when they call concerning their love ones welfare.
28. This jail is very unconstitutional and several inmates’ say that it is ran in a racist manner.
29. The jail handbook is a fraud; in fact, it is so easy to prove.
30. Inmates needs to be interviewed, and the facility should be inspected everywhere there is a swinging doors.
31. (Name Withheld but available), was recently fired; (Gender withheld but available), could be a vital witness in every issue if (Gender withheld), is willing to do so --- to confirm these horrendous conditions.
32. Since the Jail started toting lasers to Las inmates when out of control. But that痴 not how they are being used and I believe the situation will get worst.
33. Inmates are denied their rights to have access to the Law Library even without requests and that痴 not happening.
34. Inmates are taxed when they buy stamps and on store items.
(Inmates believe they are exempt from this practice.)
35. PERSONAL REQUEST: Inmates requested that I (George B. Rhynes) call on the community to sign a petition for the inspector’s office and the U. S. Marshals Office to inspect and investigate the Jail Administrations.
36. Inmates (Name Withheld but available) was left in the restraints chain for 18 hours straight on one occasion in the past.
37. HANDBOOK VIOLATIONS: Each inmate may designate up to twelve immediate family members etc. [This is not being done we are limited to six]
38.Each inmate will participate in an organized and supervised program of daily cleaning within his housing and common areas. [This is not being done at all]
39.Inmates in the hold (cell 8) do not ever get to clean his call --- practically have to beg to receive cleaning materials.
40. Each inmate will be entitled to shower daily and required to shower three (3) times a week. [This is not happening. Inmates in (cell 8,) and the (MP) area. Also medical isolated inmates are forced to receive the minimum (3 showers a week). Even officers try to rush inmates out of showers.
41.Disciplinary process must be fair and systematic so that no person staff or inmate may plead ignorance of the rules or bias in the procedures. Hasty arbitrary decision and/or corporal punishment shall not be allowed. [This is not the case]
42. Inmates are convicted by one person, where inmates are suppose to be placed in lock-up then incident is supposed to be investigated and then a hearing. [This is not being done}
43. ABOVE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT VIOLATIONS: But there are many more!
44. The Medical Staff and Administration: (Name withheld, but available), LPN/RN is the Head Nurse. She distributes medication in water out of the capsule before she痴 in inmate’s presence. This violates inmates rights to confirm exactly what痴 in the water and if it痴 the correct medication.
45. (Name withheld but available), (LPN) ignores inmates verbal complaints. If it is about issues and Sheriff Admin Office say, they can稚 make medical to nothing.・BR>
46. Some nurses will refuse inmates his/her medicine if the inmates and nurse has had an altercation and jail Administrators condone the action and will not stop it.
47. Constitutional Rights and Civil Rights are still being violated as of 2003.
48. Inmates have exhausted all their avenues, and they seek outside help from any body that will help them. They believe many people only procrastinate about providing relief about the ill Administration in the Lowndes County Jail.
49. Some inmates are willing to take some steps but not nearly, enough that would be significant to bring enough stress on the jail to change their ill actions, inhuman, treatment towards inmates.
50. The whole issue of the extreme bad conditions in the jail rests on the Sheriff because of his lack of concern and interest of the Jail痴 operations.
51. The Sheriff is intentionally accepting fabrications from jail administrations to hide the facts that there are some serious violations inside his jail and with its operation in my opinion.
II. SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT OWN ADMISSION: Capt. Yeager from the Sheriffs Department as reported in the Valdosta, Daily times!
52, We have massive plumbing problems.
53. Water runs non-stop in sections of the jail creating safety hazards.
54. Toothpaste tubes are stuffed into showerheads in attempt to stop leaks.
55. Water in cell refuse to discharge any water this is typical.
56. Staff has to pour acid down all of the drains to keep leeches and other pests from entering the jail especially shower areas.
57. Rusty shower frames, which Capt. Yeager said inmates are using to make shanks.
58. Heat swelter to over 100 degrees and no air.
59. Many windows no longer opens and oscillating fans only serve to push heat air around.
60. Cell locks are obsolete larger security pods can be opened with as little as a bed sheet or an identification card, giving the inmates undesired freedom of movement.
61. Control boards are also fading that controls operate most of the doors. The alternative is to give jail personnel individual keeps, which is a liability risk.
62. Jail held 570 people, but jail staff was forced to cook three meals in a 1956 kitchen designed to feed 80 prisoners.
63. Capt. Yeager said 鄭 jail our size should have a kitchen four times this size.・BR>
64. Jail intake area was designed to handle 120 people though they have 500 and there is no way to segregate male and female prisoners at the intake desk.
65. The Infirmary has a capacity of only 10 prisoners. It has no negative air flow areas to handle infectious disease cases---it has become a logistic nightmare.
64.Transporting prisoners to court appearances are so inadequate that inmates are stacked in visitation areas.
66. Sewer lines are also corroded and the City of Valdosta has put the Sheriffs Office on notice that they jail will soon need its own lift station and grinder to keep solid waste out of the city痴 treatment system.
66. Doors jambs are stifling, creating unstable doors, which could potentially be forced opened.
67. The conditions at the jail also effect the 108 jail employees.
68. Employees should not be exposed to such bad conditions that now exist in the jail.
CONCLUSION: For more read the legal section on page 6B of the Valdosta Daily Times dated 5 September 2003. And ask the real question-
Who· is responsible for allow this jail to get into this condition?
Note: Most of the violations are the same ones identified in U. S. District Court For the Middle District of Georgia Valdosta Division. Civil Action No. 89-54-VAL, Consent Order And Decree, and Class Action dated June 6, 1989, and should have been corrected and complied with. HOWEVER THIS DECREE IS NO LONGER VALID AS I UNDERSTAND IT.
a. The Question to this community should be who ensured that this order was complied with? Was it the DA, County Commissioners, Sheriff, or the concerned citizens! Somebody should be held accountable! Information compiled from letters received from Inmates & Valdosta Daily times.
No end to this story----only God can and will resolve this nightmare! I thank God for allowing me to help complete Luke 4:18, of his divine word. Peace!
014---GA. SUPREME COURT VERDICT IS NO SURPRISE TO INFORMED CITIZENS OF VALDOSTA-LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIA.
Posted by George Rhynes on 5/1/2004 07:00:07
SUBJECT: GEORGIA SUPREME COURT APPEALS
In regards to the Georgia Supreme Court ruling against the Honorable Al Parson, Charles Moore, and the Lake Park Post in Lowndes County Georgia.
The verdict should not come as a surprise to anyone. Unless they are suffering from deceptive intelligence. Professors from Valdosta State University put together a video entitled, 鄭 Chorus of Fear, revealing the extreme level of fear in this South Georgia Town. Especially when it includes certain segments of our community.
Prior to the Death of Mr. Willie James Williams, many CITIZENS came to the Valdosta-Lowndes County Branch of the NAACP---with complaints concerning our local jail.
Therefore, many community organization members know the truth. These REPEATED Georgia courts verdicts will not escape God Bar of Justice!
Moreover, there have been countless numbers of letters, telephone calls from inmates, former inmates, parents, and former employees---yet to be addressed.
In addition, on 26 August 2003, and again on 13 March 2004, I presented local citizens concerns to The Honorable Lowndes County Board of Commissioners at their request. However, not even, a courteous reply did they provide.
In March 2004, I also wrote the Lowndes County Grand Jury and each member. The same 10-18 questions were asked to them. However, they too chose to ignore members of the voting public. As the Hip-Hop, generation would say what痴 with that?
It appears that the video 鄭 Chorus of Fear extends to our elected official痴. Therefore, I pray that ignoring voters will not be rewarded----in the up-coming election.
I remain vigilant as a retired Vietnam era veteran that the white Clouds, over this county will eventually produce 滴only Rain Drops of Justice.・ With the Bartender of Justice, (GOD), holding the scale and balance in his hands----to pronounce the ultimate verdict (Galatians 6:7). Then all the people of God will say---- Amen!
GEORGE RHYNES
A concerned citizens and brother of humanity!
015—IRAQ PRISONERS NEED NUSTICE, AND SO DOES INMATES IN THE VALDOSTA-LOWNDES COUNTY JAIL.
Posted by George Rhynes on 5/9/2004 01:29:46
Dear Editor ・Message Boards ・Concerned Citizens - God of All Human Life & Beyond...
SUBJECT: THESE ARE AMERICAN CITIZENS AND NOT IRAQI PRISONERS!
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said there were no justification for the mistreatment of prisoners in Iraq before the Armed Services Committee on 7 May 2004.
Moreover, that President Bush was shocked when he saw the pictures of the abuse.
I too was shocked by repeated telephone calls from the Lowndes County Jail, signed letters, and notarized statements from inmates allegedly suffering in the Lowndes County Jail---located in the State of Georgia.
It was on 26 August 2003, when I presented inmates concerns to the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners--seeking relief from suffering and pain. However, they have ignored the inmate’s request.
Therefore, on 13 March 2004, I again addressed the Commissioners on behalf of these inmates but still they refused to reply to American Citizens (inmates) in writing. I also, sent a letter to the Lowndes County Grand Jury Chairman and each member. However, they too ignored these American citizens---not even a courteous reply was received.
Since 1989-2004, the following conditions have been documented and the following people and organizations have been contacted for relief. However, as in Iraq----sooner or later someone will feel their pain, suffering and reach the heart, soul, mind, and ears of God Loving People. If there be any remaining in America!
a. Ms Janet Reno, Georgia Attorney General Thurburt Baker, Rep Sanford Bishop, National Office of the NAACP, Operation Push, ACLU, Georgia Jail Project, the Congressional Black Caucus, (John Lewis), Shellie Jackson Lee, Tavis Smiley, Tom Joyner, several democratic presidential candidates John Dean, Al Sharp ton, and two democratic senators, NPR, AP, USA-Today, 60 minutes, 48 hours, Dateline, many other American News Media outlets---including our only daily news paper the Valdosta Daily Times, and many, many more.
However, seemingly they have given their silent consent decree to the following living conditions. Therefore, inmates in the Lowndes County Jail must continue living under the following conditions in the state of Georgia---LIKE PRISONERS IN IRAQ, BUT WHO CARES.
INFORMATION EXTRACED FROM ACTUAL INMATES LETTERS & NOTARIZED STATEMENTS. (In the Lowndes County Jail (19 July ・Aug 2003). These items were extracted directly from inmates DOCUMENTED comments. One should also see Capt. Yeager Report to the County Commissioners/Valdosta Daily Times on 19 July 2003, 29 Aug 2003], Georgia problems 1989 ・2003]
Notice: This does not include the many letters received at the Lake Park Post, a local newspaper and other community organizations all available for review!
1. Inmates are incarcerated for months without seeing their Court Appointed Attorney. Therefore, they are denied due process.
2. Deputy pulls out a pistol like object and waves all around before aiming squarely at inmate and telling inmate to get against the wall.・ All because inmates want to complete a complaint form on a deputy.
3. Inmates kneed in back by deputy and his forearm in the back of his neck and trying to push inmate (Name withheld but available), face into the wall ・at which time inmate (Name Withheld, but available), rightfully defended himself against those unwarranted, unprovoked acts by deputy.
4. Inmates denied the right to file a legitimate complaint form in the State of Georgia when it is against a deputy.
5. Georgia Inmates have problems getting regular complaint forms notarized as proof that action was taken deputy said; 的 ant痴 signing a damn thing ・get it signed yourself.・BR>
6. Inmates must show copy of sixth amendment to educate deputy on inmate rights. (The deputy tells inmate to get out of my face, and pushes inmate, unprovoked. All as a result of attempting to fill out a Georgia complaint form.
7. Incidents are swept under the rug rather than being properly investigated. And no one will listen to inmates concerns within Jail facility.
8. Inmates must endure cruel and unusual punishment at the jail. There must be an outside agency to inspect this jail for things to change.
9. Many tours are done through the jail. But the bad areas are not shown. Only tailored tours are given. The kitchen is not always shown; therefore, no valid review of the jail is done.
10. Drinking water is unfit to drink and food is terrible.
11. Inmates are required to live in inhumane, unsanitary and abusive conditions. (Squalid Conditions).
12. Cell doors sticks when opened from control booth --- that creates problems! Inmates are locked in cell because of malfunction!
13. Deputies play with the fans and taunts and agitate inmates in cellblocks where there is no ventilation or air conditioning.
14. Inmates must endure leaky water pipes, in dormitory; pools of water are over the floor. This is a hazard because inmates are required to wear flip-flops.
15. When inmates try to keep a potential bad situation from getting worst. Deputies often make things worst by not paying attention to the needs of inmates it was on 23 July 2003!
16. Lowndes County Administrations lie and don稚 acknowledge the handbook they give out to inmates.
17. Food is not nutritional, and inmates have questioned its cleanliness.
18. Two cells (cell 12 A & B) has no bed frame or nothing in it at all, besides out of order toilets and the sink does not work at all.
19. If an inmate does something like cursing a Sgt. or Officer. He will be booked 9 out of 10. He is going to one of these cells depending what Sergeant.
20. Inmates are stripped naked left in this conditions for long periods of time.
21. Jail staff will not provide water as needed and inmates do not get showers or wash his/her hands face or do any hygiene customs.
22. Inmates are placed in cell (12B) with no mattress or nothing else for necessities.
23. Inmates are placed in handcuffs and shackled for 7 days and six nights straight. (Copy of incident on File in Jail says inmates).
24. The jail has a restraint chair, inmates are not allowed to use the bathroom, and a chance to stretch as provided by polices in force by the State of Georgia.
25. Medical staff is very much on the side of the Sheriffs office, and does not administer the needs of inmates.
26. The Medical Staff lies, hides issues, and don稚 document incidents that happen that could cause legal trouble for the administration.
27. Inmates families are lied to by Jail administration when they call concerning their love ones welfare.
28. This jail is very unconstitutional and several inmates’ say that it is ran in a racist manner.
29. The jail handbook is a fraud; in fact, it is so easy to prove.
30. Inmates needs to be interviewed, and the facility should be inspected everywhere there is a swinging doors.
31. (Name Withheld but available), was recently fired; (Gender withheld but available), could be a vital witness in every issue if (Gender withheld), is willing to do so --- to confirm these horrendous conditions.
32. Since the Jail started toting lasers to Las inmates when out of control. But that痴 not how they are being used and I believe the situation will get worst.
33. Inmates are denied their rights to have access to the Law Library even without requests and that痴 not happening.
34. Inmates are taxed when they buy stamps and on store items.
(Inmates believe they are exempt from this practice.)
35. PERSONAL REQUEST: Inmates requested that I (George B. Rhynes) call on the community to sign a petition for the inspector’s office and the U. S. Marshals Office to inspect and investigate the Jail Administrations.
36. Inmates (Name Withheld but available) was left in the restraints chain for 18 hours straight on one occasion in the past.
37. HANDBOOK VIOLATIONS: Each inmate may designate up to twelve immediate family members etc. [This is not being done we are limited to six]
38.Each inmate will participate in an organized and supervised program of daily cleaning within his housing and common areas. [This is not being done at all]
39.Inmates in the hold (cell 8) do not ever get to clean his call --- practically have to beg to receive cleaning materials.
40. Each inmate will be entitled to shower daily and required to shower three (3) times a week. [This is not happening. Inmates in (cell 8,) and the (MP) area. Also medical isolated inmates are forced to receive the minimum (3 showers a week). Even officers try to rush inmates out of showers.
41.Disciplinary process must be fair and systematic so that no person staff or inmate may plead ignorance of the rules or bias in the procedures. Hasty arbitrary decision and/or corporal punishment shall not be allowed. [This is not the case]
42. Inmates are convicted by one person, where inmates are suppose to be placed in lock-up then incident is supposed to be investigated and then a hearing. [This is not being done}
43. ABOVE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT VIOLATIONS: But there are many more including inmate private parts being photographed. (Letter of complaint documented-available).
44. The Medical Staff and Administration: (Name withheld, but available), LPN/RN is the Head Nurse. She distributes medication in water out of the capsule before she痴 in inmate’s presence. This violates inmates rights to confirm exactly what痴 in the water and if it痴 the correct medication.
45. (Name withheld but available), (LPN) ignores inmates verbal complaints. If it is about issues and Sheriff Admin Office say, they can稚 make medical to nothing.・BR>
46. Some nurses will refuse inmates his/her medicine if the inmates and nurse has had an altercation and jail Administrators condone the action and will not stop it.
47. Constitutional Rights and Civil Rights are still being violated as of 2003.
48. Inmates have exhausted all their avenues, and they seek outside help from any body that will help them. They believe many people only procrastinate about providing relief about the ill Administration in the Lowndes County Jail.
49. Some inmates are willing to take some steps but not nearly, enough that would be significant to bring enough stress on the jail to change their ill actions, inhuman, treatment towards inmates.
50. The whole issue of the extreme bad conditions in the jail rests on the Sheriff because of his lack of concern and interest of the Jail痴 operations.
51. The Sheriff is intentionally accepting fabrications from jail administrations to hide the facts that there are some serious violations inside his jail and with its operation in my opinion.
II. SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT OWN ADMISSION: Capt. Yeager from the Sheriffs Department as reported in the Valdosta, Daily times 29 July 2003!
52, We have massive plumbing problems.
53. Water runs non-stop in sections of the jail creating safety hazards.
54. Toothpaste tubes are stuffed into showerheads in attempt to stop leaks.
55. Water in cell refuse to discharge any water this is typical.
56. Staff has to pour acid down all of the drains to keep leeches and other pests from entering the jail especially shower areas.
57. Rusty shower frames, which Capt. Yeager said inmates are using to make shanks.
58. Heat swelter to over 100 degrees and no air.
59. Many windows no longer opens and oscillating fans only serve to push heat air around.
60. Cell locks are obsolete larger security pods can be opened with as little as a bed sheet or an identification card, giving the inmates undesired freedom of movement.
61. Control boards are also fading that controls operate most of the doors. The alternative is to give jail personnel individual keeps, which is a liability risk.
62. Jail held 570 people, but jail staff was forced to cook three meals in a 1956 kitchen designed to feed 80 prisoners.
63. Capt. Yeager said 鄭 jail our size should have a kitchen four times this size.・BR>
64. Jail intake area was designed to handle 120 people though they have 500 and there is no way to segregate male and female prisoners at the intake desk.
65. The Infirmary has a capacity of only 10 prisoners. It has no negative air flow areas to handle infectious disease cases---it has become a logistic nightmare.
64.Transporting prisoners to court appearances are so inadequate that inmates are stacked in visitation areas.
66. Sewer lines are also corroded and the City of Valdosta has put the Sheriffs Office on notice that they jail will soon need its own lift station and grinder to keep solid waste out of the city痴 treatment system.
66. Doors jambs are stifling, creating unstable doors, which could potentially be forced opened.
67. The conditions at the jail also effect the 108 jail employees.
68. Employees should not be exposed to such bad conditions that now exist in the jail.
CONCLUSION: For more information read page 6B, of the Valdosta Daily times dated 5 September 2003. Also see expired Civil Action No. 89-54-VAL, Consent Order and Decree, from U.S. district Court for The Middle District of Georgia Valdosta Division, Dated 6 June 1989.
GEORGE RHYNES
A concerned citizen and brother of humanity!
016—REPLY COMPLETE LETTER (Posting Mistake)
Posted by Complete Letter on 5/10/2004 20:55:58
9 April 2004
Lowndes County Court House (Clerk of the Court)
Attn: Chairman of the Grand Jury and Each Member (Respectively)
Valdosta, Georgia 31603
SUBJECT: QUESTIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE GRAND JURY (1ST Request)
(1st Addressed to Lowndes County Commissioners on 26 Aug 2003 ・No Reply)
TO: Lowndes County Grand Jury, (Chairman, and Every Member presently On the Grand Jury)
As a citizen of this Republic and this Local Community I forwarded the below information in part to the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners on 26 August 2003 and have not received even a courteous reply from them. Therefore, I am seeking your answers to the following questions on behalf of the many inmates incarcerated in our local jail. They asked for my help in getting someone or agency into the jail to ensure that they are treated---as citizens and human beings!
The Valdosta Daily Times reported recently that the Commissioners should work quickly to renovate the facility. However, renovation alone---cannot satisfy and will not resolve the many problems Judge Lawson identified back in 1989 ・1997 in Civil Action 89-54-VAL U.S. District Court of the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division ordered corrected---but from appearance were never corrected.
I shall await your (timely) reply on behalf of fellow human beings who deserves an answer from local government officials.
INFORMATION/QUESTIONS IN PART PRESENTED TO COUNTY OFFICIALS
Here in Lowndes County Georgia---where are the government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
On 26 August 2003, I stood before the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners with Valdosta Daily Times Reporter present on behalf of eleven (11), plus American Citizen (PASSION ENTITLED), incarcerated inmates in the Lowndes County Jail. They asked me to present their concerns to their Elected Officials for help and relief!
I presented questions, copies of letters, notarized statements of alleged inhumane, unsanitary, and abusive conditions (See Valdosta Daily Times, dated 29 July 2003, and denial of their Constitutional Rights see (Civil Action # 89-54-1, VAL, U.S. District Court of Middle Georgia Division Valdosta District in 1989).
They also mentioned an incident involving an alleged firearm being swept under the rug. However, as of this date their elected officials have yet to address their complaints.
In my opinion the questions asked should be of interest to every concerned citizen in Lowndes County, State of Georgia and others who are concerned about protecting citizens Constitutional Rights.
QUESTIONS TO LOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: (26 August 2003)
1. When was a complete Staffing Analysis of the Jail conducted by the Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Sheriffs Association?
2. When it is determined that citizens being held in the Lowndes County Jail Constitutional Rights are being violated who ensures that corrections be made? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH A JUDGE担 COURT ORDER AND CONCENT DEGREE?
3. Does the State of Georgia inspect the Lowndes County Jail? If so, when was the last in-depth inspection done? What was the rating? Who performed the inspection? Is it open for public review? If so, where in Lowndes County can copies be obtained?
4. Since repeated complaints of abuse and mistreatment at the Lowndes County Jail. Have any type of survey been conducted by questioning the entire population of jailed inmates? (To ensure that inmates Constitutional and State Rights are not still being violated as they were in 1989 Ref: Civil Action 89-54-1, VAL U.S. District Court of Middle Georgia).
5. What has the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners or Lowndes County Grand Jury done to ensure that the safety and well being of inmates are in compliance with State, Federal and local Law?
6. Who performs (OVERSIGHT REVIEW); on the Lowndes County Sheriffs Department to insure inmates complaints are adequately investigated/listened to IAW, Federal, State, and Local Law and procedures if applicable? And are citizens being abused because they used the established Complaint System? Has any type survey been conducted to insure complaints are properly reviewed and acted upon until resolved? Who is the oversight person who ensures the effectiveness of the system?
7. How often if ever, is the Medical Staff inspected on their competence and professionalism, and by whom?
8. Is The Lowndes County Law Enforcement Policy and Procedure Manual kept up to date? And when was the last time it was reviewed by the State---if required? In what location are the manual kept? And what procedures are required for a citizen to review the manual?
9. On 29 July 2003, it was reported in the Valdosta Daily Times that there was approximately 30 plus discrepancies. This was reported by an employee at the Lowndes County Jail. Other correspondence received from various (local) organizations, family members, present, and former inmates, and others, totaling over 70 documented discrepancies. HOW COULD THESE DISCREPANCIES REAL OR PERCEIVED EXISTS IN 2004? SINCE OUR MOST RECENT 鏑OWNDES COUNTY GRAND JURY, GAVE A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH TO THE FACILITY---AS REPORTED IN THE VALDOSTA DAILY TIMES?
10. What individual if any is responsible for ensuring that all members of the Lowndes County Grand Jury are properly educated, trained, and given pertinent checklist for their Annual Tours of the Jail---if required? In addition, who signs off whether or not Federal, State or Local Laws are being complied with?
11. Request a written reply to this letter, and since some of these inmates is American Veterans. What will you do to help resolve inmate痴 problems perceived or real?
12. These are valid questions that every American Citizen should expect their elected officials to answer, and thank God for our freedoms!
GEORGE RHYNES
A concerned citizen and brother of humanity!
PS. The Valdosta Daily Times never posted a word concerning my presentation on behalf of inmates who requested my help in writing. Although, this was done in public---at the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners Meeting!
Cc: Closed
017---INMATES REQUEST SENT TO LOWNDES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY DAVID MILLER. WILL HE REPLY?
Posted by George Rhynes on 5/11/2004 21:15:06
District Attorney
David Miller
Valdosta, Georgia 31601
I received letter and notarized statement signed by eleven citizens (inmates) of the united States of America incarcerated in the Lowndes County Jail--- post dated, 11 August 2003.
Minster Rhynes please help us--- we need an outside agency to come into this jail, and help us! We have exhausted all avenues at our level. If you can find it in your heart--- we will appreciate it! Enclosed you will find copies of statements concerning an incident that occurred in Lowndes County Jail on the morning of July 23, 2003, at 8:30. Needless to say --- this incident has been conveniently swept under the rug.・BR>
I have requested help from the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners, The Lowndes Grand Jury Chairman, and each member. However, they have chosen to ignore our request for a written response. These requests have been documented for future reference. I am sure you understand the foundation of a free society wherein citizens ----have a right to be heard in our form of government.
Excerpts from the four- (4) pages of inmate’s statement!
- On 23 July 2003, at 8-8:30 AM a deputy pulled out a pistol like object, and waved it around before aiming squarely at an inmate. We had trouble getting this statement notarized by jail official (I am not signing a damn thing---name withheld). Officers routinely taunt and agitate inmates. No one will listen to us; it is cruel to keep a man in cell B1, without ventilation and no air conditioning. We need help from an outside agency ・please help us Minister Rhynes. We have exhausted all our avenues.・BR>
Questions to District Attorney David Miller:
1. Is The Lowndes County Law Enforcement Policy and procedure Manual kept up to date? When was the last time it was reviewed by the State required? Where can citizen’s checkout this Manual? ・BR>
2. When was a complete Staffing Analysis of the Jail conducted by the Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Sheriffs Association? Where has this been documented if required?
3. When it is determined that citizens being held in the Lowndes County Jail Constitutional Rights are being violated--- who ensures that corrections be made. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH A JUDGE ORDER AND CONCENT DEGREE?
4. When was the last Federal, State, County, or City inspection done on the Lowndes County Jail? Is there any requirement for these agencies to perform such inspection? If so, what was the rating? Where are they filed? Are they made available to the General Public?
5. Since repeated complaints of abuse and mistreatment at the Lowndes County Jail. Have any type of survey --- been conducted by questioning the entire jail population ----of jail inmates? (To ensure that inmates Constitutional and State Rights are not still being violated).
6. What have you done as District Attorney --- to ensure that the safety and well being of inmates are in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Laws?
7. Who educates the members of the Grand Jury on what to check for--- during their tour of the jail? Do they use a checklist---- provided by the Federal, State or County during their tour of the Jail?
8. Is the Foreman of the Grand Jury, and his/her assistance ---- given the proper guidelines for reviewing the County Jail? Is the report from the Grand Jury, worth the paper that it is written on?
9. Who performs (OVERSIGHT REVIEW); on the County Sheriffs Department to insure inmates complaints are adequately investigated IAW, Federal, State Law and Local Policies if applicable?
10. Who insures, that those who use the complaint system are not retaliated against for using the established Complaint system? Has any type survey been conducted to insure this is not the case?
11. Is there a requirement for Medical Staff at the jail ---to be inspected on their competence and professionalism? If so by whom---and how often?
11. Are you familiar with an old civil Action #89-54-VAL, U. S. District Court of Middle Georgia, Valdosta Division? Who was responsible for complying with this Court Order---- and Consent Decree? Who insured that all discrepancies were fixed permanently---- that the county would not be guilty of not complying with the decree?
LASTLY: As a Retired Disabled Veterans of the United States Air force, Minister of truth, Single Parent, Business Owner, Community Organizer, concerned citizen, and frustrated over the continued prolong alleged, inhuman, unsanitary, and abusive conditions that exists within our community:
a. Request a written reply to this letter. As to what you will do to assist these, eleven- (11), inmates aid, in an investigation of this alleged incident. Which appears to be quite serious because a weapon is said to have been involved (Lowndes County Jail)?
b. In addition, whose responsibility is it to insure that these inmates will not be abused because they requested outside help? Thanks, on behalf of those who requested outside assistance in their dilemma.
GEORGE B. RHYNES
A concerned citizen, seeking to help eleven (11) citizens! (I do not know)
PS: Copies of letters, and notarized statements with names blotched out were given to the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners. (Letters dated 24 July 2003.
018---MAJ GENERAL AND SPC. AMERICA’S BEST PATRIOTS OF TRUTH! REALLY?
Posted by George Rhynes on 5/13/2004 21:52:52
SUBJECT: True Patriots of this Republic ・Who Cares About Prisoners Anywhere?
Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba of the Internet Pentagon Report on the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by U.S. Guards at Abu Chriub in Baghdad and Army Spc. Joseph Darly a reservists military police office. These are the true patriots of this republic and represent the best reflections of our nation.
However, one can only imagine how many other American soldiers civilians, and Iraqis who may have tried to report the abuses in Iraq to their superiors, newspaper outlets, elected officials and others---but were ignored.
Here in Lowndes County Georgia for the last fifteen (15), years local citizens have been crying out for justice, and complaining about jailed inmates, living in unsanitary, inhumane, abusive conditions, and mysterious deaths. However, they have been ignored by law enforcement officials, elected officials, and others.
Just recently our only daily newspaper the Valdosta Daily times (VDT), reported, "there are major problems in the Lowndes County jail which resulted in living conditions that are inhumane, abusive, and unsanitary."
In 1999, the Lake Park Post (LPP), a local weekly newspaper received signed letters that were smuggled out of the jail. They were signed by eighty-nine (89), prisoners from cellblock 1, 2, and 3, alleging that flying water bugs were all over the shower walls, inmates were forced to take showers with leeches all over the floor, and that they came from under the sink in the drain pipe, that smelled so bad that staff had to turn on the exhaust systems to get the smell out of the hallways.
Yet, the VDT and local elected officials denied that these problems existed at all. Then on 26 August 2003, over eleven (11), inmates sent me signed letters, and notarized statements with over sixty (60), alleged discrepancies alleging that their constitutional rights were violated. One inmate wrote that pictures were taken of him without cloths.
Moreover, the (LPP) reported that two jail Administration Officers were fired. One was fired for allow an inmate to escape. The other was fired from his job because he lied on his job application in the State of Alabama.
In 1997, the Lowndes County Jail was under the Court Order of a U.S. District Court Judge Civil Action 89-54-VAL, "Federal Consent Decree" for Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta, Georgia Division that expired two (2) years from the date of the order. Then on 15 April 2004, the (LPP), published that the following inmates died in or surrounding the Lowndes County Jail:
Thanksgiving Liza Standers, 38, died in [2003], Another female died [Name withheld], in [2002], Rosemary King, 41, died in [2002], Ronzie (Sonny) Graham, 48, died in [2000], Willie James Williams, 49, died in [1998], Willie Lee Gay, 39, died in [1995], and years earlier, Willie McFarland, also an inmate died.
However, the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners repeatedly ignored inmates request for help. They refused to provide even a courteous reply or answer questions presented to them in writing. Even though the Sheriff's Department reported over 21 discrepancies at the jail in the (VDT).
In addition, over fifty-one (51), more discrepancies reported from inmates in July-August 2003. In addition, Federal Court Judge Hugh Lawson ordered 105 violations be corrected within two years.
Several Professors from Valdosta State University put together a two-hour documentary video. This video was entitled "A Chorus of Fear" documenting the horror stories and the conditions that has festered in this South Georgia town---for decades.
Each member of the City Councilman and each Lowndes County Commissioner were given a copy of the Video "A Chorus of Fear." However, it seems that fear reigns supreme in Lowndes County Georgia.
These Jail problems have been given to the U.S. Justice Department, Georgia State Attorney General's Office, U.S. Representative, Senators, so called Black African American Leaders, their organizations, NAACP, NATIONS OF ISLAM, PUSH, newspapers across the nation, TV talk show hosts etc. However, many seem to have buried their head in the sand like the legend concerning the Ostrich.
This may have been the case in Iraq with the abuse of Iraqi prisoners. However, in the end truth has made its way onto the world stage. In addition, people who write editorials/opinions realizes that some seek to keep the American people in the white. Peace!
GEORGE RHYNES
A concerned citizen and brother of humanity!
019---THE MOST HONORABLE JACK KINGSTON (AN ELECTED OFFICIAL FOR THE PEOPLE)
Posted by George Rhynes on 6/13/2004 09:43:52
The Honorable Jack Kingston: I AM REQUESTING A RESPONSE FROM YOU AS TO WHY ELECTED OFFICIALS WITHIN THE STATE OF GEORGIA REFUSE TO RESPOND TO AMERICAN/GEORGIA CITIZENS. INMATES, PARENTS, PRESENT AND FORMER EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SERVICE JOBS. {NEEDED: A simple down to earth reason why an American Citizens cannot get even a courteous reply from their Elected Representative here in "LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIA?"} I shall await your written (timely) response.
I AM A RETIRED VETERAN, MINISTER, A PERSON WHO WAS CONTACTED TO SEEK OUTSIDE HELP CONCERNING THE JAIL, SINGLE PARENT OF THREE (3) CHILDREN, COMMUNITY ACTIVE PERSON, AUTHOR, RECEIVED THREE LETTERS FROM THREE (3) FORMER PRESIDENTS FOR A PUBLISHED WRITING. AND FRIEND OF THE ETERNAL GOD OF CREATION.
INFORMATION PRESENTED PERSONALLY DURING MONTHLY MEETING. THIS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED TO THE LOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, THE LOWNDES COUNTY GRAND JURY, AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY, AND MANY OTHERS. TRYING TO GET SIMPLE ANSWERS TO FELLOW AMERICAN CITIZENS (inmates) who asked for assistance.
I received letters and notarized statement signed by eleven plus citizens (inmates) of the United States of America incarcerated in the Lowndes County Jail--- post dated, 11 August 2003.
Minister Rhynes, please help us--- we need an outside agency to come into this jail, and help us! We have exhausted all avenues at our level. If you can find it in your heart--- we will appreciate it! Enclosed you will find copies of statements concerning an incident that occurred in Lowndes County Jail on the morning of July 23, 2003, at 8:30. Needless to say --- this incident has been conveniently swept under the rug.・BR>
I have requested help from the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners, The Lowndes Grand Jury Chairman, and each member, the District Attorney.
However, they have chosen to ignore our request for a written response. These requests have been documented for future reference. I am sure you understand the foundation of a free society wherein citizens ----have a right to be heard in our form of government.
Excerpts from the four- (4) pages of inmate’s statement!
- On 23 July 2003, at 8-8:30 AM a deputy pulled out a pistol like object, and waved it around before aiming squarely at an inmate. We had trouble getting this statement notarized by jail official (I am not signing a damn thing---name withheld). Officers routinely taunt and agitate inmates. No one will listen to us; it is cruel to keep a man in cell B1, without ventilation and no air conditioning. We need help from an outside agency ・please help us Minister Rhynes. We have exhausted all our avenues.・BR>
Questions to District Attorney David Miller, Lowndes County Grand Jury, Lowndes County Board of Commissioners, and many others.
1. Is The Lowndes County Law Enforcement Policy and procedure Manual kept up to date? When was the last time it was reviewed by the State required? Where can citizen’s checkout this 溺annual? ・
2. When was a complete Staffing Analysis of the Jail conducted by the Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Sheriffs Association? Where has this been documented if required?
3. When it is determined that citizens being held in the Lowndes County Jail Constitutional Rights are being violated--- who ensures that corrections be made. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH A JUDGE ORDER AND CONCENT DEGREE?
4. When was the last Federal, State, County, or City inspection done on the Lowndes County Jail? Is there any requirement for these agencies to perform such inspection? If so, what was the rating? Where are they filed? Are they made available to the General Public?
5. Since repeated complaints of abuse and mistreatment at the Lowndes County Jail. Have any type of survey --- been conducted by questioning the entire jail population ----of jail inmates? (To ensure that inmates Constitutional and State Rights are not still being violated).
6. What have you done as District Attorney --- to ensure that the safety and well being of inmates are in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Laws?
7. Who educates the members of the Grand Jury on what to check for--- during their tour of the jail? Do they use a checklist---- provided by the Federal, State or County during their tour of the Jail?
8. Is the Foreman of the Grand Jury, and his/her assistance ---- given the proper guidelines for reviewing the County Jail? Is the report from the Grand Jury, worth the paper that it is written on?
9. Who performs (OVERSIGHT REVIEW); on the County Sheriffs Department to insure inmates complaints are adequately investigated IAW, Federal, State Law and Local Policies if applicable?
10. Who insures, that those who use the complaint system are not retaliated against for using the established Complaint system? Has any type survey been conducted to insure this is not the case?
11. Is there a requirement for Medical Staff at the jail ---to be inspected on their competence and professionalism? If so by whom---and how often?
11. Are you familiar with an old civil Action #89-54-VAL, U. S. District Court of Middle Georgia, Valdosta Division? Who was responsible for complying with this Court Order---- and Consent Decree? Who insured that all discrepancies were fixed permanently---- that the county would not be guilty of not complying with the decree?
LASTLY: As a Retired Disabled Veterans of the United States Air force, Minister of truth, Single Parent, Business Owner, Community Organizer, concerned citizen, and frustrated over the continued prolong alleged, inhuman, unsanitary, and abusive conditions that exists within our community:
a. Request a written reply to this letter. As to what you will do to assist these, eleven- (11), inmates aid, in an investigation of this alleged incident. Which appears to be quite serious because a weapon is said to have been involved (Lowndes County Jail)?
b. In addition, whose responsibility is it to insure that these inmates will not be abused because they requested outside help? Thanks, on behalf of those who requested outside assistance in their dilemma.
GEORGE B. RHYNES
A concerned citizen, seeking to help eleven (11) citizens! (I do not know)
PS: Copies of letters, and notarized statements with names blotched out were given to the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners. (Letters dated 24 July 2003.
Luke 4:18 will not allow me to remain silent while God created beings are reaching out to me for help. Perceived or real---I know you overstand! I guess some people believe that nobody cares about another human being. But I assure you they are wrong, very wrong! (Galatians 6-7,8)
George Rhynes
A concerned citizens and brother of humanity!
020---QUESTIONS CITIZENS WANT ANSWERED BY THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS IN VALDOSTA-LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIA.
Posted by George Rhynes on 6/24/2004 22:57:48
THESE QUESTIONS WERE ADDRESSED TO MANY ELECTED OFFICIALS WITHIN THE STATE OF GEORGIA--AT THE REQUEST OF LOWNDES COUNTY JAILED INMATES.
1. In the State of Georgia is there a requirement for County Law Enforcement Policy and Procedures Manual to be kept up to date in County Jails? If so, is this manual available for citizens to checkout and review?
2. Does Georgia require a Staffing Analysis of Jails by the Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Sheriffs Association? If so, where can citizens obtain results of such reviews?
3. When it is determined by a U.S. District Court Judge in the State of Georgia that Jailed Inmates Constitutional Rights have been violated:
a. Who ensures that corrections are made? Who is held responsible for complying with a U.S. District Court Order and Consent Decree?
b. Is there a requirement for the Federal, State, County, and City government to inspect jails within the State of Georgia?
c. Does the Federal, State, or County Governments provide a checklist to Georgia Grand Juries on requirements of Jails in the State of Georgia?
4. When complaints of abuse and mistreatment of Jailed Inmates in a Georgia County Jail have been identified by the courts. Is it permitted to send surveys within a jailed to pool the jail population? (To insure inmates Constitutional and State Rights are not being violated).
5. If you are notified of an abusive jail situation who would you recommend citizens contact to resolve inmates alleged problems of abuse? (When local citizens cannot get a response from their elected officials).
6. Is the Foreman of the Grand Jury and each member properly educated/trained on proper guidelines for reviewing Georgia Jails? If not, why are they permitted to tour the jail and give a report---on jail conditions?
7. In the State of Georgia who performs oversight review of County Sheriffs Departments? And who insures that inmate complaints are adequately investigated IAW Federal, State, and Local policies if applicable?
8. Who insures, that those who use the complaint system are not retaliated against for using the Georgia Inmate Complaint System?
9. Are inmate痴 personal/Official U.S. Mail within the State of Georgia allowed to be opened outside the inmates (view), presents? If so, under what conditions? Moreover, do the State of Georgia band newspapers, and other religious literature from certain religious persuasions?
10. Is Medical Staff at a County Jail inspected on their competence and professionalism? If so, by whom? How often? Where can documentation be found?
11. In the case of a U.S. District Court Order. Who insures that all discrepancies are fixed and complied with within a County Jail in the State of Georgia?
12. What Federal, State or County Manual governs Georgia County Jail Standards? In addition, who has authority/Jurisdiction over a County Sheriff within the State of Georgia? If anyone?
Thank you for your assistance on behalf of those inmates who requested this be submitted to your agency. Thanks!
GEORGE B. RHYNES
A concerned and brother of humanity!
021---DEATH OF ANOTHER INMATE JUNE 21, 2004
Posted by George Rhynes on 7/2/2004 22:29:01
On 22 June 2004, our local news paper the Valdosta Daily Times reported that Capt Yeager of the Lowndes County Sheriff痴 Department said: That a 49 year old white male died of unknown causes at about 4:30 p.m. in his cell at the jail.
The name of the inmate is being with held until the family is notified. To date, to my knowledge this information has not been released to the general public.
As usual, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation will investigate as they have routinely done in the past. Therefore, no one should pre-judge this most recent death until the investigation is complete.
However, this death seems to follow that of Rosemary King, age 40, died on 20 June 2001, Ronzie Lonny Graham, age 48, died on 13 July 2000, Willie James William, age 40, died on 2 Sept. 1998, Willie Lee Gay, age 39, died on 23 Oct 1995, and years earlier Willie McFarland, also died in or surrounding the Lowndes County Jail under a white cloud of questions.
Therefore, we must ask questions, be concerned and get valid answers. My condolences go out to the family of this young man, and may God keep you strong!
Moreover, we all must want for our neighbors, that which we have and want for ourselves, and our own children. Otherwise, this community will continue to be less than what it could be.
And eventually the conditions that we allow to exist will have a direct impact on all of us. Then America will be unable to remain the torch light of hope, freedom, love, justice, and equality for the modern world. Peace!
GEORGE RHYNES
A concerned citizen and brother of humanity!
022---AMERICA’S BEST KEPT SECRET IN VALDOSTA-LOWNDES COUNTY BY LOCAL TELEVISION, NEWSPAPER AND RADIO STATIONS. WHY?
Posted by George Rhynes on 7/4/2004 22:59:40
SENT TO VARIOUS NEWSPAPERS ETC., AS REQUESTED BY INMATES LETTERS DATED JULY - AUGUST 2003. BUT HAVE BEEN IGNORED BY LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS. NOT EVEN A COURTEOUS REPLY TODATE! THEY JUST KEEP ON, KEEPING ON! SAY THEY WILL NEVER, EVER STOP UNTIL SOMEONE IN THIS COUNTRY COME TO THEIR AID!
Without much investigative reporting and follow-up action Lowndes County Georgia is perhaps one of America痴 best-kept secrets. Where on 22 June 2004, the Valdosta Daily times reported that a 49-year-old white male inmate died in his jail cell.
Capt. Yeager of the Sheriff痴 Department reported that the cause of
death was unknown. Moreover, that his name was being with held pending
notification of next of kin. After fourteen-days many citizens and
organizations remains in the white concerning this inmates death.
We are told that the (GBI), Georgia Bureau of investigation will
investigate.
Therefore, in my opinion no one should pre-judge this death until the
investigation is complete. However, the number of deaths at the jail
continues to increase regardless of the reasons. With few question
being asked by local media.
On 15 April 2004, Vol. 17 NO. 2. The Post, a weekly newspaper reported
the following deaths: Rosemary King age 40, died, on 20 June 2001,
Ronzie 鉄onny・Graham, age 48, died, on 13 July 2000, Willie James
Williams age 49, died, on 2 Sept 1998, Willie Lee Gay age 39, died, on
23 Oct 1995, and years earlier Willie McFarland also died to mention a
few without the complete record. (Al Parson owner and editor, The Post,
229-242-7179, FAX 229-242-7143).
Moreover, inmates have been crying out for help and relief for over 15
years. With over 102 signed letters, and some notarized statements
explaining alleged abuses, inhumane, and unsanitary conditions.
Yet, they are ignored by elected officials. Even a class at Valdosta
State University put together a two-hour documentary video entitled, 鄭
Chorus of Fear revealing the level of fear that exists in Lowndes
County.
Still the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners, Grand Jury, District
Attorney, Representative, and others refused to provide even a
courteous reply to these inmates, parents, organizations, ministers and
others within the community.
Therefore, jailed inmates keep dying for whatever reason. While our
elected officials seem to bury their head in the sand like the legend
concerning the ostrich bird. However, in the end truth, justice, and
equality will win----even here in Lowndes County Georgia.
George Rhynes
A Concerned citizen and brother of humanity!
023---DEATH OF ANOTHER INMATE. WHERE ARE THE LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE OF THIS HUMAN BEING TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC?
Posted by George Rhynes on 7/15/2004 15:48:55
Luke 4:18...
Twenty-Four days ago the Valdosta Daily Times reported the death of a 49-year-old White male inmate who died on 21 June 2004 in the Lowndes County Jail. However, his name and cause of death have not been released to the general public---by local news media.
Other inmates who have died in or surrounding our jail were Rosemary King age 40, died on 20 Jun 2001, Ronzie 鉄onny・Graham age 48, died on 13 July 2000, Willie James Williams age 49, died on 2 Sept 1998, Willie Lee Gay age 39, died, on 23 Oct 1995, and years earlier Willard McFarland also died to mention a few.
This was reported in The Post a weekly investigative newspaper on 15 April 2004, Vol. 17, No. 2, (Al Parson owner, 229-242-7179, FAX 229-242-7143).
For over fifteen years inmates, parents, pastors, organizations and others have petitioned the Lowndes County Commissioners, Grand Jury, District Attorney, Representatives, Georgia Attorney General, Georgia Lieutenant Governor and others who seems to ignore the ill treatment, and deaths of inmates in this county. Many of whom are American Veterans.
This prolonged lack of attention can only be compared to a week of terror in Brooks and Lowndes County in 1918---wherein over ten Black American citizens were killed:
They were Hayes Turner, Mary Turner, Will Head, Will Thompson, Sidney Johnson, an eight month old fetus, Willie Schumann, and three other black individuals whose name were with held but included in the Governors investigation report.
It was a white Georgia Governor Hugh M. Dorsey that took a strong stand for law, order, and justice---instead of chaos. Unlike our present elected officials in my opinion---who have reviewed the two-hour documentary video entitled 鄭 Chorus of Fear, put together by a class at Valdosta State University highlighting the fear that exists in Lowndes County---but they continue to ignore jailed inmates.
Regardless of the reason surrounding inmate痴 death, my condolences go out to his family, friends, and relatives. However, after eighty-six years there is no record where the perpetrators of the crimes committed in Brooks and Lowndes County in 1918, were ever brought to justice. Therefore, valid questions must be asked whenever human life is dissolved.
In addition, on 14 July 2004, I received a copy of another Civil Action filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia Valdosta Division against the Lowndes County Jail. So where will it all end, and at what cost to local citizens, and does anyone cares?
GEORGE RHYNES
A concerned citizen and brother of humanity!
cc: Closed: But made at request of local inmates!
024---JAIL INMATES AND LOCAL ELECTION IN 2004?
Posted by George Rhynes on 7/23/2004 21:51:23
Where in America but in Lowndes County Georgia could a forty-nine year old white male (inmate) die in his jail cell, and his name and cause of death be with held from the public for over a month?
While newspapers, radio, TV stations, elected officials, governmental agencies, local citizens, Christians, Muslims, Jews, and others seem to follow the legend of the Ostrich.
Some citizens seem to care more about a cat trapped in a tree than the loss of a human life---in this South Georgia Town.
Even though, over six inmates have died in or surrounding the Lowndes County Jail.
In 1998, nearly 2,000 citizens marched to show their dissatisfaction and outrage over the treatment of inmates.
Most recently, on 20 June 2004 threats were made on a local candidates freedom and well being. These threats and racial epitaphs were made at a polling place in Lowndes County. Moreover, 911 was called but the again the local population knows nothing about this incident.
It appears that this too will be pushed under the table and not reported to the public by local news media networks.
Usually Metropolitan Cities report incidents of this nature but not here in Valdosta Georgia. It seems that our local government are locked in a time warp, and blinded to the fact that we are living in the 21st century---the age of information and open government. Peace!
GEORGE RHYNES
A concerned citizen and brother of humanity
025---JAIL PROBLEMS DATES BACK TO 1988, CIVIL ACTION #89-54-VAL
Posted by George Rhynes on 7/29/2004 13:09:37
U.S. District Court Judge Lawson wrote and ruled on the following violations in 1997, from court papers filed in U.S. District Courts in 1989.
Moreover, the signed letters, and notarized statements identify these same violations remains at the jail. Therefore, no amount of renovation alone will fix the following:
- Inmates personal mail being open without them being present. (Violations and or/recommendations)
34 ・Violations under Inmate Health Care.
15 ・Violations under---- Access to Courts, inmates to communicate with Lawyers and Non-Communications.
11 ・Violations under------ Inmate Hygiene.
10 ・Violations under------ Population.
8 ・Violations under------ Visitations.
6 ・Violations under-------Miscellaneous Provisions
6 ・Violations under-------Food.
3 ・Violations under-------Staffing and Security
3 ・Violations under-------Recreation.
2 ・Violations under-------Commissary
2 ・Violations under--------Environmental Control.
2 ・Violations under--------Racial Segregation.
1 ・Violations under--------Jail Procedures and Policies etc.
1 ・Violations under--------Change Provision
1 ・Violations under--------Lowndes County Board of Commissioners.
Over 105 violations or corrections order! But you failed to answer my letter addressed to you on behalf of many concerned citizens. It also appears that a U.S. District Court Judge has also been ignored by this body. So I am in good company. Thanks you for your time!
GEORGE RHYNES
A concerned citizen and brother of humanity!
026---LOCAL CITIZENS IGNORED BY COMMISSIONERS FOR 1 YEAR. WHY ARE THESE AMERICAN CITIZENS BEING IGNORED? WHY?
Posted by George Rhynes on 8/12/2004 23:25:05
Dear Editor, Concerned Citizens, Message Boards, Elected Officials, Lowndes County Inmates, and Military Veterans!
On 26 Aug 2004, the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners was given signed letters, notarized statements from eleven inmates in the Lowndes County Jail. Their allegations consisted of cover-ups, abuses, inhumane, unsanitary conditions, and that their Constitution Rights were being violated.
Civil Action #89-54-VAL, filed in U.S. District Courts of Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division included many of their discrepancies filed in 1989.
Moreover, the Valdosta Daily times, the Lake Park Post and Capt Yeager of the Sheriffs Department reported many of the same discrepancies.
On 21 Jun 2004, another 49, year old white male inmate died in the jail. It took thirty-five days for local news media to release his name. However, after seventy-two days the cause of death has not been released to the public.
Therefore, as inmates deaths continues to rise in Lowndes County Jail. Local commissioners and others refuse to respond to these citizens, many of whom are military veterans.
It is said that Rev. Martin L. King Jr. was steered around Lowndes County because of local official痴 unwillingness to change.
It was just in March 2004, that an 1860 Valdosta, City Charter was removed from the Municipal Courtroom hallway that read. The Mayor and Council shall pass all proper and necessary laws or ordinances for the control of slaves, and free persons of color in said town and suppress, and abate all nuisances arriving from hogs, dogs, horses, or other stock straying at large in said town, or from other causes.・
Until this day local citizens live in fear in Lowndes County Georgia because of a power structure that is unwilling to change, and by a tailored media that refuses to do in-depth investigative reporting. But who cares?
GEORGE RHYNES
A concerned citizens and brother of humanity!
How Could the a Judge ignore the video: A Chorus of Fear, uncalled witnesses and much, much, more. It seems that The Honorable Judge GOD will have to rule in this case, and he surely will....
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