The New Jersey Weedman comes out in support of Joe Grumbine - November 27th., 2012

Another day back in court for supporters of Joe Grumbine and Joe Byron. The days add up as Joe Grumbine remains in jail despite having a property bail worth over $4 Million available. Supporter, friend, and former congressional candidate Steve Colette stepped up to the plate as soon as he heard of his friend being taken into custody, and offered his beach home for Joe's bail. That's the day the Justice system started the foot shuffle for Joe Grumbine, recently dubbed "The White Martin Luther King" by fellow inmates.

Wife Liz Grumbine, and most activists and supporters normally there in support of the Joe's, were just waking up to the day as their friend and activist Joe Grumbine was taken back into custody. Prosecutor jody costano informed Judge Jean Arther that there was a bail violation, he immediately revoked Mr. Grumbine's bail and decided that a new bail of one quarter million dollars, was justified, and Joe was gone.

"We knew something was different when we saw the undercover officer oscar valenzuela and numerous agents, uniformed law enforcement, and extra security standing by in an unusual attendance." said daughter Shannon Moreno, now aptly standing in her father's foot steps and taking the reigns of leading the many supporters of her father and the movement.

Later in the week after haven been taken into custody with the new bail of an unheard of $250,000, supporters inside the courtroom listen as the prosecution informs the judge that he could not actually hear the bail trial because it was "out of his jurisdiction, and that it belonged in the jurisdiction of the Appellate court" said jodi costano.

Judge Jean Arther is quoted by one of the supporters to have then asked the prosecution, "Well...what do I do now?" To which he took her advice and placed Joe back into custody and closed the day's proceedings. 20 plus supporters walked out in disgust and confusion after no news and not even getting a glimpse of their friends face.

2 weeks have now passed and Joe remains in jail. Last heard Joe was in good spirits although sick and need of antibiotics but was being denied medical attention. Our tax dollars at work. Next court hearing Dec. 11th. at 415 West Ocean Blvd. in Long Beach, California. 4th. Floor. and in front of the courthouse on the sidewalk with activists and protesters as they support Joe Grumbine and Joe Byron in their battle for freedom.

Emotions ran high for everyone involved. Many supporters are tired from lack of sleep, worried what will happen to their friend, to themselves, and to others they love. If even a slight justice is served, Joe Grumbine will be released on bail soon, good news for him and his family especially as the holidays get closer and closer.

Uninformed juries seem incapable of understanding that they can judge the law itself, that they don't have to be coerced by the judge and others (typically the prosecution) to judge the person or the evidence, that it's actually the law itself they can judge. Judge the law without fear of persecution, no juror can be punished for their vote. If you don't agree with the law, vote not guilty, it's your right to do so.

Jurors have all the power. Judge the law as well as what's being tried as a "crime." Not just the "crime" and the evidence presented. Is the law good? Does anyone deserve to go to jail for violating this law? Judge the law itself, that's the juror's ultimate power. "No victim, No crime." Chant the supporters. www.fija.org for more information on how to be a fully informed juror, and not be manipulated by our "justice" system.

The blind lead the blind, meet friend and supporter Kyle and Bill. Both physically blind but sighted enough to see injustice. They travel by bus and train to support their friend Joe Grumbine. In the background is wife of Aaron Sandusky, recently found guilty by a jury of his peers and sentenced to 10 years for following California State laws and legally growing and supplying sick people with medical marijuana.

As an impromptu parade was started, blind and wheelchair bound supporters proudly sang, held banners, and chanted up and down the sidewalks of Ocean Blvd.

Banners were hand made in an effort to educate the public regarding their power as a Juror.

Strangers walking by that supported the message of Jury Nullification and that of ending the drug war stopped to have their pictures taken with the proud paraders.

Tom Kikuchi, one of the leading horticulturists in the Medical Marijuana field, is seen leading the parade of Joe Grumbine and Byron supporters across Ocean Blvd. He served over 4 years in a federal prison for legally growing medical marijuana in northern California for Medical Marijuana patients.

The Parade ended at The New Jersey Weedman's Van.

 

It's here that The New Jersey Weedman and I were able to talk a little about his recent Jury trial, how he got a 12-1 verdict of "Not Guilty" by speaking directly to the jury and expressing to them the concept of Jury Nullification.

The Solidarity Ribbon was started by Joe Grumbine and his organization, The-Human-Solution.org

Meet, Jury Nullification Man. Aka, The NJ Weedman. Sponsors for his venture are humbly being accepted right now. Please contact Catrina Coleman at CannabisCatrina@gmail.com if you would like to sponsor Jury Nullification Man, and/or for more information. Please visit fija.org for jury information and education! Got Jury Duty? Congratulations, you have all the Power!