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!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
008: Lowndes County Gran Jury NEEDS HELP! Letter to Valdosta Daily Times" No Justice in Lowndes County for the poor!
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!
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!
007: Response to Valdosta Daily times on their "Trickknology" By: George Rhynes
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!
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!
006 Jailed Inmates Asks "George Rhynes" To Take Their Case to Elected Officials! What did they do?
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!
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!
005 Lowndes County Board of Commissioners Notified At Monthly Meeting. What Will They Do?
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!
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!
004 Patrick Henry, Civil Action 89-54-VAL, Local Whiteout Media, Mary Turner Justice All Over Again,
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!
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!
003 Strange JUSTICE REMAINS in Brooks, Valdosta, and Lowndes County Georgia: US District Courts NO, NO, NO,
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.
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.
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