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Clark and Selby
With Samuel Clark, a whistleblower police supervisor, and Andrew Selby, a whistleblower fire captain, expose the secrets of the police department, fire department, and corrections department.
The panel which includes, Dr. Elbert Smith (Retired N.J.school Principal, former school board President, and educator}, Lt. Sam Clark ( Ret. Newark, NJ police Lieutenant, author, and court expert witness on police matters) and Capt. Andrew Selby (Ret. N.J. Fire Captain, First Responder Safety officer, and school security officer). The panel will discuss the recent school shootings and the psychological / emotional impact it is having in America....
The panel will discuss the mental impact these shootings are having in our schools in addressing or not addressing the impact in such high profile violence. This panel will discuss some solutions that are not being addressed and procedures that need to be in place across America. We will pay respect to the known and unknown Heros who work hard everyday to keep our schools safe.
The panel of Lt. Sam Clark- retired police Lt, Newark, NJ, Expert Court witness in police matters, and author, Dr. Elbert Smith - retired NJ school Princpal, former NJ school board President and administrator, and Capt. Andrew Selby - retired Fire Captain Paterson NJ and 9/11 first responder, will discuss the history and current state of Black American People.
The panel have all fought against injustice in their professional fields and are on the record in court hearings and news artilces printed and televised fighting for equal rights of Black Americans. Americans because of the color of skin have been the target of slavery and then discrimination past to present!
This will be a discusion on the impact of how slavery and the laws, policies and procedures have all caused economic woes in Black areas of America, and very possible solutions to real problems!
Chief Rufus Jackson, (Chief of Newark, NJ) joins our panel (Ret.P.D. LT. Sam Clark, Dr. Elbert Smith, and Ret. FD Capt. Andrew Selby) will discuss the future of the fire service and Chief Jackson's vision to guide New Jersey's largest city. The impact of public safety, consent decree, and career choices will be just some of the many topics, ideas and solutions that will be discussed and applied throughout the program!
The Justice For All Show with Andrew Selby and Samuel Clark will be back on Blog Talk Radio. Selby and Clark will be working with Dr. Elbert Smith. Dr. Smith has worked in public education for decades. He is an added asset to the Justice For All Show team.
We will continue our discussion of the U.S. Justice Department's announcement of a federal monitor to watch over the Newark New Jersey Police Department.
The Justice Department's review found several serious problems that were reasonably believed to be a pattern and practice of the department. Among the problems uncovered were violations of citizens Constitutional Rights, thefts by police officers, and excessive force. Additionally the Justice Department report stated, concerns that the NPD's current suicide prevention, policies, practices, and training create an unacceptable suicide risk to future Green Street detainees if not corrected.
Why did so many high salaried members of upper management fail to detect serious misconduct that was a pattern and practice of the department. Who has been held accountable for the wide spread misconduct? Will effective changes be made to make certain these problems are not repeated?
Please join us on Thursday August 7, 2014 at 6:00 PM for the second part of this analysis and discussion.
According to published reports the U.S. Justice Department announced a federal monitor will watch over the Newark Police Department. The announcement followed the culmination of a three year review of the police department.
The review found several serious problems that were reasonably believed to be a pattern and practice of the department. Among the problems uncovered were violations of citizens Constitutional Rights, thefts by police officers, and excessive force.
Why did so many negative and unlawful department wide practices go undetected and unreported for such a lengthy period of time? Who has been held accountable for the wide spread misconduct? Will effective changes be made to make certain these problems are not repeated?
Please join us on Thursday July 31, 2014 at 6:00 PM for the first part of this analysis and discussion. We will take a very close look at this problem and explain why the proper steps to arrest police misconduct have not been initiated to date.
According to published reports, Jonathan Fleming served more than 24 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of a murder.
Compelling documentary evidence was presented that established that Jonathan Fleming was in Orlando Florida on vacation when the murder occurred. This documentary evidence was in the investigator's case file. Could this also be a case of police misconduct, or misconduct by the prosecutor?
Join us on Thursday April 24, 2014 6:00 PM eastern time for a discussion of this case and other cases of wrongful prosecution.
According to published reports, two Bloomfield Police Officers were indicted after a dashboard video raised doubts about what they claimed occurred during an arrest.
The officers were charged with conspiracy, official misconduct, tampering with public records and false swearing. The charges were the result of an arrest incident that occurred in June of 2012.
Join us on Thursday March 6, 2014 at 6:00 PM eastern time for a detailed discussion of this incident of Police Misconduct.
According to published reports, Acting Police Chief James Behre spoke at a Bloomfield Municipal meeting and complained that Bloomfield Councilman Bernard wanted to allow two Hispanic officers to take the sergeant's examine early. The acting chief also alleged that Councilman Bernard wanted a ticket fixed in order to solidify his position as police chief. Acting Chief Behre has asked the city administration to call for an investigation by the Attorney General's Office of New Jersey.
Less than 48 hours later he was placed on administrative leave and allegedly has been scheduled to take a psychological examination to determine his fitness for duty.
Is this action by the city administration an effort to obtain the truth and protect the citizens of Bloomfield, or is it an act of retaliation and an effort to hide the truth by discrediting the person making a complaint?
Join us on Thursday February 20, 2014 at 6:00 PM eastern time for a discussion of this issue.
The Penn National Action Network is supporting a 16-year-old honor student who alleges he was stopped by police officers and sexually assaulted while on his way to a high school basketball game. Darren Manning is an honor student at Mathematics, Civics, and Science Charter School.
Join us, on Thursday January 30, 2014 at 6:00 PM, for a thorough discussion of this serious allegation of police abuse.
According to published reports, Federal Prosecutors charged 18 current and former Los Angles County Sheriff’s Officers with excessive force and obstruction of justice.
Federal authorities scrutinized the Los Angeles County jail after several lawsuits accused the deputies of abuse. One indicted Sheriff’s officer was supposed to monitor internal affairs. Also, according to published reports, there were several cases in which visitors were taken to a break room and beaten.
Join us tonight, Thursday December 26, 2013 for an informative discussion of this investigation of the Los Angles County Sheriff’s Department.
According to published reports, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that Judge Scheindlin violated the judiciary’s code of conduct by compromising the appearance of impartiality surrounding the so-called “stop and frisk” litigation. The new ruling effectively postpones numerous changes that Judge Scheindlin had initially ordered for the New York City Police Department. On Thursday November 14, 2013, at 6:00 PM eastern time, our guest will be Erie Josey from the organization 100 Blacks In Law Enforcement Who Care. Join us for this most stimulating and informative discussion about a very important issue.
According to public reports, former Hunterdon County New Jersey prosecutor alleged he suffered retaliation after the Attorney General squashed an indictment against the county sheriff. Former Prosecutor Bennett A. Barlyn was fired months after an indictment against Sheriff Deborah Trout was presented to a grand jury. Former prosecutor Barlyn alleges he was retaliated against for objecting to the state’s direction of the case. According to a published report in the New York Times, four grand jurors the newspaper interviewed described the case as deeply persuasive - and some were even angry about the dropped indictment, the report states. On Thursday October 24, 2013, at 6:00 PM eastern time, join us for a discussion of this issue.
According to published reports, the owner of a Schenectady County NY business was arrested after drugs were planted in his store. Fortunately, the store’s video cameras recorded the drugs being planted. Is this just an isolated incident or a pattern and practice of some law enforcement agencies? Who, if anyone, was held accountable for this serious act of misconduct? What failsafe measures were put in place to make certain no other innocent citizen is victimized in this manner? Join us on Thursday September 19, 2013 at 6:00 PM eastern time to discuss this incident.
Federal Judge Shira Scheindlin recently ruled that the ‘stop-and-frisk’ practices of the New York Police Department violated the Constitutional Rights of tens of thousand of New Yorkers. Still, according to published reports, New York’s Mayor Bloomberg said, “This is a very dangerous decision made by a judge who I think does not understand how policing works.” Is stop-and-frisk a necessary legitimate police policy, or an unconstitutional racial profiling tactic. Join us for an enlightening discussion of this issue on Thursday August 29, 2013 at 6:00 PM eastern time.
Recently published articles about Bradley Manning and Edward Snowden raise questions about how whistleblowers are characterized. These insiders have provided so called classified, secret, and or sensitive information to news organizations. Have their disclosures been helpful or harmful? Should they be called heroes, villains or traitors? On Thursday August 8, 2013 at 6:00 PM eastern time, join us for an in-depth discussion about whistleblowers and how they impact society.
Apparently the Crystal Minnesota Police Department engages in serious acts of police misconduct, and allegedly attempts to silence honest cops by way of retaliatory disciplinary actions. Is it possible that Crystal Minnesota Police Department training officers make bets about when a new recruit officer will be fired? Is it possible that several high-ranking police officials of the Crystal Police Department covered up and failed to investigate an incident of theft and burglary committed by police officers? Is it possible that Crystal’s Police Chief suspended honest officers without filing any charges against them? We will discuss these and other incidents with Michelle Gross, president of Communities United Against Police Brutality: www.cuapb.org We will invite officials of the Crystal Police Department and City Administration to participate in this discussion. Make certain you do not miss this program on Thursday July 11, 2013 at 6:00 PM eastern time.
According to A-Just Cause, an organization dedicated to stopping wrongful convictions, the mostly Black executives of IRP Solutions are allegedly victims of prosecutorial and judicial misconduct. A–Just Cause, and other published reports, claim that IRP Solutions was developing software specifically for law enforcement needs. Apparently other large corporations (after receiving several hundred million dollars) were unable to develop suitable software for law enforcement needs. Arguably, IRP Solutions had developed the best software suitable for local law enforcement, and national security usage. According to A-Just Cause, IRP Solutions used the services of Staffing Agencies to pay the salaries of IT technicians needed to modify the software to meet the needs of specific law enforcement agencies such as the Philadelphia police department, the New York City police department, and other agencies. Still, the IRP executives were investigated for committing fraud upon the staffing companies, indicted and convicted. What role if any did major corporations play in stopping the progress of a startup innovative mostly Black company that had out performed them? What incidents of prosecutorial and judicial misconduct occurred in this (09-CR-00266-CMA) case? On Thursday June 13, 2013 at 6:00 PM eastern time, our guests will be Samuel Thurman and Cliff Stewart, spokespersons for A-Just Cause. Join us for this extended segment of the Justice For All Show!
Communities United Against Police Brutality of Minneapolis is presently engaged in a proactive solution to stop police brutality. Minneapolis, similar to many municipalities around the country, is self insured for police brutality and misconduct claims. The bottom line of this arrangement results in taxpayers shouldering the financial bill for the acts of misconduct and brutality of rogue officers. Additionally, the cost is compounded because taxpayers are forced to continue paying the salaries of these criminal cops. Still, despite the existence of overwhelming evidence of apparent wide spread police misconduct, police and city officials have shown a serious lack of political will to discipline or fire brutal cops: For additional details go to CUAPB’s web site www.cuapb.org CUAPB is proposing a charter amendment that would require officers to purchase their own professional liability insurance policy. Therefore an officer who committed repeated acts of misconduct would become uninsurable, and forfeit their eligibility to be employed as a police officer. On Thursday May 9, 2013 at 6:00 PM eastern time, our guest will be Michele Gross, president of Communities United Against Police Brutality. Please join us for an informative discussion of this important issue.
With the rapid expansion of the private prison industrial system, more human beings (inmates) are needed to increase the profit margin of the prison corporations. Legislation such as “Three Strikes Your In,” police procedures like “Stop and Frisk” and “Wrongful Convictions” help ensure private corporations have a growing supply of poor (mostly Black and Latino) citizens to increase the company’s bottom line. Certain citizens, by way of birth and social economic status, have a high statistical probability of being locked up. So what will you do if you’re locked up? On Thursday April 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM eastern time, our guest will be Nancy Lockhart, M.J. the author of “Locked Up” what to do when your azz get’s locked up. Join us for an informative and lively discussion of prisons and the justice system.
The Beloved Community Center has a “Democratic Mission” to help transition the Greensboro Police Department from double standards and corruption to accountability and Professionalism. With a spirit of inclusion and openness, the Beloved Community Center is working with organizations and citizens to make much needed improvements in the Greensboro Police Department. Their recently published digest of problematic incidents involving the Greensboro Police Department was very detailed. A reasonable thinking person would be troubled by the alleged acts of the Greensboro Police Department, and question the competency, integrity, and trustworthiness of Greensboro Police Officials. Join us in our expanded discussion of the severe problems within the Greensboro Police Department, and the most effective solutions.
The Beloved Community Center requests an independent investigation of the Greensboro North Carolina Police Department. After receiving numerous complains of Greensboro Police misconduct, from citizens and police officers, the Beloved Community Center attempted to have a meaningful discussion with city officials about the problem of police misconduct. City officials however, have failed to engage in a meaningful dialogue, and apparently have not taken actions to correct the problems. The Beloved Community Center is not making their request for an independent investigation as a result of only verbal accusations. Numerous documents have also been reviewed. In addition, Justice For All Show co-host Samuel Clark has personally made written complaints of Greensboro Police misconduct. The investigator tasked with investigating his complaints has never interviewed him. Join us on Thursday March 28, 2013 at 6:00 PM eastern time for a thorough discussion of systemic corruption in the Greensboro North Carolina Police Department. We will be inviting representative of the Beloved Community Center as our guests.
100 Blacks In Law Enforcement Who Care have submitted to the United States Department of Justice a “Formal demand for investigation of former LAPD Police Officer Christopher Dorner’s employment termination and premeditated murder case.” In their demand the Black Law Enforcement Organization cite evidence that shows Christopher Dorner did tell the truth about police misconduct. Still the LAPD’s Board of Rights (comprised of LAPD’s police commanders) found Christopher Dorner guilty of making a false statement and terminated his employment. The 100 Blacks In Law Enforcement Who Care formally demand an independent thorough criminal and civil investigation into all actions of the Los Angeles Police Department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office in respect to Christopher Dorner’s complaints, and the circumstances of his murder. On Thursday March 14, 2013 at 6:00 PM eastern our guest will be Eric Josey, co-founder of 100 Black In Law Enforcement Who Care. We will have a thorough discussion about his organization’s demand for an investigation by the Department of Justice.
According to published reports former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner is suspected of killing at least three people, one a police officer. News agencies have reported his online posts accuses officers and police officials of the Los Angeles police department as corrupt and racist. He claimed to have been a victim of a retaliatory termination after he reported acts of misconduct by another police officer. According to these published reports, Mr. Dorner vows to wage war against law enforcement officers and their families. Are the claims of police misconduct made by Mr. Dorner, possible? Did the actions of the Los Angeles Police Department push Christopher Dorner into a cycle of irrational actions? Are the rebuttal statements about police misconduct made by LA police officials specious? On Thursday February 14, 2013 at 7:00 PM eastern time, we will discuss the actions of Mr. Dorner, and the emotional pressure placed on officers who break the “blue wall of silence.”
Are acts of police misconduct in the United States increasing? Are rogue police officers being held accountable for their acts of misconduct? Who pays the price when criminal cops are not purged from the police department? Has any police officer involved in a questionable or controversial shooting death been successfully prosecuted by State Government? On Thursday January 31, 2013 at 6:00 PM eastern time, we will provide information that will answer these questions. This will be an insightful segment of the Justice For All Show.
The Justice For All Show has been notified that at least two citizens have filed complaints alleging that at least one Greensboro Police Officer assaulted and or used excessive force on an 87-year-old woman. We have notified the Greensboro Police department and are awaiting a response from police officials. There has been a litany of serious allegations of misconduct filed against officers and officials of the Greensboro Police Department during the past two years, including discrimination. The Chief of the Greensboro Police Department, Ken Miller, allegedly placed a ban on officers taking complaints or interviewing witnesses at the Beloved Community Center. The investigators tasked to investigate allegations of misconduct did not interview some complainants. How could this happen? Is Police Chief Ken Miller a racist presiding over a police agency plagued by systemic corruption? Apparently the city administration cares more about trees than investigating allegations of misconduct and discrimination. Join us on Thursday January 10, 2013 at 6:00 PM eastern time for a detailed discussion of the numerous and serious allegations of police misconduct against members and officials of the Greensboro Police Department.
According to published reports, thirteen officers of the Cleveland Police Department fired 137 bullets into a car and killed two unarmed suspects. Timothy Russell and Malisa Williams were occupants of a car that was driven by Mr. Russell. The shooting incident began after a 25-minute police chase ended. The police chased Mr. Russell’s car because they heard a shot and believed it came from the car that was driven by Mr. Russell. However, no gun or cartridge casing was found in Mr. Russell’s car. Ohio Attorney General Mike Dewine says the incident will be thoroughly looked into. Citizens appear to be skeptical, and claim the investigators have been slow to interview the officers that fired their weapons. Additionally, activists are calling for a federal investigation, and the local chapter of the ACLU wants a special prosecutor appointed to investigate the incident. Join us on Thursday January 3, 2013 at 6:00 PM eastern time for a thorough discussion on this alarming incident.
Keith Davis was a qualified applicant for the New York City Fire Department several years ago. Still, he was not hired in a timely manner. Several other applicants, that had applied after Mr. Davis became eligible, were hired before Mr. Davis. It was not until after Keith Davis was involved in a discrimination law suit against the New York Fire Department that he obtained a measure of justice: CV-2067 (E.D.N.Y) On Thursday December 20, 2012 at 6:00 Pnm eastern time, our gust will be Mr. Keith Davis. Join us on this discussion about allegations of discrimination in the hiring practices of the New York City Police Department.
According to published reports, Brooklyn Park police officer Greg Burstad unlawfully entered the Ramirez’s home in Crystal Minnesota. The entry was made without a warrant and a search was conducted resulting in the apartment being ransacked. This search without a warrant apparently did not produce any contraband, and no family member was charged. Shockingly, the locks were changed and the Ramirez family was told they could not enter. Days later when the family was allowed back into their apartment, their belongings were being moved out. The City of Crystal claims to be investigating the incident. However, we have not received any information confirming that an investigator had interviewed the Ramirez family. On Thursday November 29, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time, our guest will be Michelle Gross, president of (CUAPB) Communities United Against Police Brutality. We will have a thorough discussion of this incredible incident.
We could be too trusting of our democratic institutions. The police are supposed to be honest and are sworn to protect and serve the public. So we trust them without independent external review. Years of documentary evidence have shown numerous police officials have not been truthful. Still, we trust police officials to conduct self-monitoring and the imposition of sanctions without adequate external review. American citizens apparently have a lot of trust in the process that allows us to exercise our Constitutional Right to Vote! Proprietary software programs are typically used in voting machines. These nearly secret programs could have some percentage of errors or could possibly be manipulated in some way. Nevertheless, we do not receive a receipt verifying the accuracy of our vote. How do you know for certain that your attempt to vote for Mayoral Candidate John Johnson actually resulted in a vote for him? Join us on Thursday November 8, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time, for a discussion of the “trust factor” and its possible consequences.
In 2010 a Federal Jury determined that Darren Nance was unlawfully terminated from his position as a Newark Police Officer. Still, he has not been reinstated to his former position of Newark Police Officer. The Justice For All Show has made numerous attempts to get an explanation from the Cory Booker Administration, and Newark Police Officials. No one in the Cory Booker Administration or the police department will acknowledge opposing the reinstatement of Darren Nance. Join us on Thursday October 18, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time for a thorough discussion on Newark Mayor Cory Booker’s administration of a police department that apparently protects rogue officers, and spends scarce financial resources to keep honest law abiding police officers off the job.
Has the Philadelphia Police Department allowed drug abusers and robbers to become police officers? Apparently there are some serious flaws with the selection process of the Philadelphia Police Department. Could blatantly unqualified police candidates be allowed to join the police department? That is to say, are police candidates being accepted when they have engaged in the type of behavior that unquestionably demands rejection? Additionally, are obviously qualified police candidates being capriciously rejected to allow blatantly unqualified candidates entry into the Philadelphia Police Department? What negative impact will this have on the public? Have any laws been violated by high-ranking officials of the Philadelphia Police Department? Why have these apparent flaws gone undetected? Join us on Thursday October 4, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time. We will invite members of the Philadelphia Police Department to participate in the discussion of this very important issue.
More than 14 years ago officials of the Newark New Jersey Police Department unlawfully terminated Darren Nance. A Federal Jury, after deliberating the evidence presented, ruled that Darren Nance was terminated unlawfully. This illegal termination cost Newark taxpayers in excess of 2 million dollars. Nevertheless, no police official was sanctioned for his or her involvement in, or inability to detect this unlawful termination. Additionally, no failsafe procedure has been put in place to make certain no other police officer would be terminated unlawfully. Still, despite a Newark Municipal Council resolution forbidding the spending of any additional funds to oppose Nance’s reinstatement, the Newark Police Department is still objecting to the reinstatement of Darren Nance. Join us on Thursday September 20, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time for this update on Newark’s continued efforts to stop the reinstatement of an officer who was fired unlawfully.
Jonesboro Arkansas police officials are still investigating the in custody death of Chavis Carter. Despite the unconcluded investigation, published reports indicate both officers who had custody and control of Carter at the time of his death were reinstated. Additionally, published reports say the autopsy findings conclude the death was a suicide. The Jonesboro Arkansas police department has released some arguably inconsequential police dash cam video. However, the Jonesboro Police Department has not released any video that was taken when the fatal shot occurred. On Thursday September 6, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time, we will have a full discussion of this death in custody case along with autopsy reports and reenactments.
Nearly two years ago several Greensboro North Carolina Police Officers were terminated after they complained of discrimination. These officers were not fired for committing a criminal offense, but they were fired for administrative charges. Did these officers really commit an offense that warranted termination, or was this an effort by Greensboro Police Officials to silence strong honest officers, and deter others who would be inclined to report misconduct? On Thursday August 23, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time, one of our guests will be former Greensboro Police Officer Robert Reyes. Join us for this extended segment. We will present a number of startling incidents involving personnel of the Greensboro North Carolina Police Department.
According to published reports from WREG News Channel 3 and Think Progress Justice, 21 year old Chavis Carter was handcuffed while in the back seat of a police car when he was shot in the head. The young man was a passenger in a motor vehicle that was pulled over by officers of the Jonesboro Arkansas Police Department. The vehicle stop and search allegedly resulted in the discovery of marihuana and information that Chavis Carter was wanted on a warrant. He was searched a second time, handcuffed with his hands behind his back, and placed in the rear of the patrol car. The officers allegedly heard a thumping noise that was attributed to the handcuffed man shooting himself in the head. Although Chavis Carter’s hands were still cuffed behind his back, the police report attributed his death to a self-inflected gunshot. Join us on Thursday August 9, 2012 at 6:00 PM as we discuss this unusual incident of death while in police custody.
The Police Director of Irvington New Jersey suspended the Police Chief apparently for some non-criminal infraction. This seems to be a most unusual occurrence. We have not been able to find a similar situation that a Police Director suspended the Police Chief. It appears that only Councilman David Lyons is questioning this action by Irvington Police Director Joseph Santiago. We are attempting to determine if Irvington Police Chief Michael Chase had a hearing for any charges filed in order to execute the suspension. Additionally, was this action taken against the Chief legal? Joseph Santiago was the Police Director of the Newark New Jersey Police Department when Darren Nance was unlawfully terminated. We expect to obtain comments from Irvington Mayor Wayne Smith, Police Director Santiago, Chief Michael Chase, members of the Irvington Municipal Council and others. Join us on Thursday July 26, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time.
Irvington New Jersey Police Director Joseph Santiago suspended Irvington Police Chief Michael Chase for twelve days. According to published reports Irvington Police Director Joseph Santiago issued an emergency suspension on May 24, 2012. After a 12-day suspension with pay Police Chief Michael Chase was returned to duty. But what serious infraction was committed to justify the suspension of Irvington’s Police Chief? Was this suspension legal? Joseph Santiago was the police director of the Newark New Jersey Police Department, and in control of the disciplinary process, when Police Officer Darren Nance was unlawfully terminated. Was this suspension of the Irvington Police Chief also unlawful? On Thursday July 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time we will discuss this unusual action taken by Irvington New Jersey Police Director Joseph Santiago. What ramifications will such actions have on other police officers and citizens of Irvington New Jersey?
Black female law enforcement officers find they are confronted with a litany of obstacles and problems. Research studies have shown that Black females officers suffer from race and gender discrimination. In general Black women officers say white women officers are not sent into high-crime areas, and they (Black female officers) are subjected to racial and gender insults. On Thursday June 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM our guest will be former Philadelphia Police Lieutenant Saundra Russell. Join us in this enlightening discussion about a crucial problem in law enforcement.
For more than 10 years the Communities United Against Police Brutality has provided outstanding services toward fighting police brutality and helping survivors of police brutality in Minneapolis Minnesota. A couple of weeks ago their headquarters, located in the Walker Community United Methodist Church, was destroyed by fire. Now this great community organization faces its greatest challenge to date. On Thursday June 7, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time our scheduled guest will be Michelle Gross the president of Communities United Against Police Brutality. We will discuss the unique services provided by CUAPB and how you can help them overcome this setback.
There have been complaints about the way the Latino and African-American communities are policed. Documentary evidence indicates Caucasian communities are not policed in the same aggressive manner. Additionally, African-American police officers have complained they receive harsher disciplinary sanctions than Caucasian officers. What impact if any, have African-American police officials made in changing the way communities of color are policed, and in stopping differential treatment of African-American police officers. On Thursday May 31, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time, join us in a detailed discussion of these important issues.
Nearly twelve years ago Michael McKenna, William McKenna and Ray Carnation (known as the Courageous Three) were police officers with the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Police Department. After witnessing discrimination and corruption, their moral and ethical beliefs forced them to report these unlawful acts. However, after reporting discrimination and corruption, all three officers were fired. After a long and arduous legal battle, a Federal Jury ruled the Courageous Three were terminated from the Philadelphia Police Department solely because they had reported corruption and discrimination. The Jury awarded the Courageous Three 10 million dollars. Still, the Judge reduced the award to approximately 300 thousand dollars each. The Judge’s ruling was unsuccessfully appealed to the Third Circuit Court. Then the Courageous Three appealed to the United States Supreme Court. Recently the Courageous Three learned the Supreme Court declined to hear their case. On Thursday May 17, 2012, the Courageous Three will be our guest. Join us in the discussion of their case and how that decision could impact you.
Bogata New Jersey Police Officer Tasca intervenes to stop an alleged act of excessive force is now facing disciplinary charges for her actions. Frequently officers that intervene or report the misconduct of other police officers are slapped with disciplinary charges. While the officers involved in the acts of misconduct are not charged with any infraction and suffer no disciplinary sanctions. On Thursday May 3, 2012, at 6:00 PM eastern time we will discuss the police management methodology that is the driving force behind this estalished practice.
In 1996, the Newark New Jersey Police Department unlawfully fired Darren Nance from his position as a police officer. After a fourteen year legal battle a Federal Jury ruled in 2010 that Darren Nance was unlawfully terminated. That ruling cost Newark taxpayers approximately ($3,000,000.00) three million dollars. Now the Cory Booker administration of Newark is preparing to spend thousands of additional scarce financial resources to keep an honest and innocent police officer from returning to the Newark Police Department. On Thursday April 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time, we will discuss this unbelievable action by the Newark Police Department and the Cory Booker administration. Why are they fighting the reinstatement of an innocent and honest police officer while retaining the services of police officer involved in a drunk driving fatality, and another who planted drugs on an innocent citizen?
There has been, and rightfully so, much publicity and public outrage about the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin. An argument can be made that race was a major factor in the shooting. Still, the accused shooter is being cloaked in the protective cover of the ‘Stand Your Ground Law.” There has not been sufficient discussion of this controversial law and the Corporations involved in sponsoring it. On Thursday April 5, 2012, at 6:00 PM eastern time, the Justice For All Show will conduct an in-depth discussion of the Trayvon Martin shooting death, the Stand Your Ground Law, and its sponsorship by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and its corporate sponsors such as Exxon Mobil, AT&T, etc.
Reverend Nelson Johnson has complained to the Greensboro Municipal Council about false accusations concerning an internal investigation involving former Greensboro Police Officer Robert Reyes. According to documents, an internal police investigation determined that Reverend Johnson provided confidential information to the local press. This investigatory conclusion was one of two major reasons to justify the termination of Robert Reyes. However, Reverend Johnson addressed the Greensboro Municipal Council and complained that he did not provide confidential information to the local press, and did not encourage anyone else to provide confidential information to the local press. Additionally, Reverend Johnson complained, no one conducting this internal investigation interviewed him about the allegations of providing confidential information to the local press. It should be noted, that prior to his termination Robert Reyes had complained of discrimination in the Greensboro North Carolina Police Department. On Thursday March 15, 2012, 6:00 PM eastern time, The Justice For All show will discuss this and other very important issues of discrimination in the Greensboro Police Department and some questionable, and perhaps unlawful, tactics of the Greensboro Police Department. We will invite Police Chief Ken Miller or his designee to join us in this much-needed discussion.
Recent published reports claim the Newark New Jersey Police Department has a new initiative in place that will prevent discriminatory differential treatment in the police disciplinary process. There have been numerous complaints that Latino and African-American Officers have received harsher sanctions than Caucasian Officers who have committed more egregious offenses. Since the 1960's African-American Officers have complained of differential treatment. But now, allegedly, there is some procedure or policy that will put an end to this differential treatment. There is just one small problem, no one in the entire Newark Police Department seems to know anything about this procedure or initiative that will prevent differential treatment. On Thursday February 23, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time, we will discuss differential treatment in the Newark Police Department. Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio or his designee have been invited to participate in the discussion of differential treatment in the Newark Police Department.
In September 2010, the Philadelphia Police Department announced “New Anti-Corruption Initiatives.” Police Commissioner Ramsey or his designee was invited to discuss the new initiatives on our September 30, 2010 show. Commissioner Ramsey declined to participate, stating, they are in the process of “tweaking” the initiatives. More than one year has past since the announcement of these new initiatives, and they should be thoroughly tweaked by now. We have invited Philadelphia Police Commissioner Ramsey to discuss the features of these new anti-corruption initiatives on February 9, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time. We want our listeners to fully understand how these new initiatives will prevent police corruption.
A suspect wanted in Greensboro North Carolina for shooting a man was arrested in New York and charged with the killing of a New York City Police Officer. Greensboro North Carolina Police Department issued a felony warrant for the suspect Lamont Pride. However, the suspect was arrested twice by the New York City Police Department. According to a Daily News article, the Greensboro warrant specified extradite within the State of North Carolina only. That same article reported that New York pressed them to change the warrant but they refused. Why was Greensboro apparently reluctant to pick up a person wanted for a shooting in their city? Was the Greensboro Police Department busy trying to cover up complaints of discrimination filed by Greensboro Police Officers? Did this reluctance contribute to the death of a New York City Police Officer? We will invite police officials of Greensboro North Carolina to participate in this segment of the Justice For All Show on Thursday January 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM eastern time.
According to a recent special television report by New Jersey News 12 anchor Bryan Jenkins, the Newark Police Department released a written statement that a review showed that Latino and African American officers were disciplined more frequently than Caucasian officers. However, research has shown that African American officers have been making this same complaint since the 1960’s. Why have Newark Police Officials, despite numerous written complaints, been unable to determine the glaring obvious for decades? Additionally, what substantive failsafe measures have been implemented to make certain racial differential treatment is not repeated? Join us on Thursday December 29, 2011 at 6:00 PM to discuss an issue that concerns every citizen of Newark New Jersey. Numerous present and former Newark Police officers have been invited to participate.
Several Greensboro North Carolina Police Officers have filed complaints of discrimination. A number of these complaining officers have been terminated for non-criminal administrative charges. Another Greensboro Police Officer was found to have used racially negative slurs. This officer was not fired. Despite these contradictions, a Greensboro official still claim there is insufficient credible evidence to support allegations of racial differential treatment, and that Greensboro disciplines its employees for legitimate, non-discriminatory and non-retaliatory reasons. Join us on Thursday December 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM for a detailed discussion of racial differential treatment. Obtain the information and make your own conclusions.
Jobs are scarce, and so is money. How do you survive this economic downturn? Join us for our special abbreviated segment on Wednesday November 23, 2011 at 6:00 PM. We will discuss some simple methods that help you keep money in the bank.
Fifty-one years after the Greensboro Four “sit-in” at the Woolworth's lunch counter to bring attention to discriminatory laws, a few Greensboro Police Officers are standing tall against apparent discriminatory practices within the Greensboro Police Department. Several Greensboro Police Officers have been fired after they made discrimination complaints. However, a police officer, who the Greensboro Police Department confirmed used racial slurs, is still employed as a police officer. This same police officer is tasked with training other Greensboro Police Officers. Perhaps the Greensboro Police Department is operating with a 1960's racial mentality. Our guest will be former Greensboro Police Officer Robert Reyes. Join us on Thursday November 17, 2011 at 6:00 PM to discuss this unbelievable and shocking situation in the Greensboro North Carolina Police Department.
More than a decade ago, Michael McKinna, William McKinna, and Ray Carnation (The Courageous Three) were fired after reporting discrimination and corruption in the Philadelphia Police Department. A few years ago a Federal Jury ruled the Courageous Three were terminated by the Philadelphia Police department solely because the reported discrimination and corruption. The same jury awarded the Courageous Three 10 million dollars. They never collected ten million because the judge capped the award to four hundred thousand. Apparently the Courageous Three are compelled to appeal their case to the United States Supreme Court. Join us and the Courageous Three, on Thursday November 10, 6:00 PM, for a discussion of this case and their continuing fight for justice.
Are local police departments across the nation plagued with system corruption? There are a number of facts and circumstance indicating the presence of systemic police corruption in local police departments throughout the United States. Systemic police corruption is rarely discussed by police officials, elected officials, or the major media outlets. Join us on Thursday November 3, 2011, at 6:00 PM eastern time for a discussion of systemic police corruption and its negative impact on the average citizen.
On Thursday October 20, the Justice For All Show will interview Anna Block, the author of Ursula’s Prism, and Justice Journalist, the author of Art of War For Advocates. Ursula Prism is about the story of a concentration camp survivor. It provides intimate details of the horrors caused by unchecked executive power. This issue, in one form or another, is relevant to many circumstances today. We will also interview Justice Journalist and discuss the “Art of War For Advocates” (11 Steps to Help You Promote Your Cause, Issue or Campaign For Justice) This book provides invaluable advice to help people who have been victimized or wronged, and are fighting to obtain justice. Don’t miss this provocative extended segment of the Justice For All Show.
Several Greensboro North Carolina Police Officers have complained about discrimination and racial differential treatment in the disciplinary process. The complaining officers have been terminated for non-criminal administrative chargers. However, a confirmed racist officer (an investigation revealed he used racial slurs) is still employed as a Greensboro North Carolina training officer. Moreover, apparently the Greensboro North Carolina Police Department used false information to file administrative charges against an officer who complained about discrimination. This complaining officer was then terminated. Join us on Thursday October 13, at 6:00 PM eastern time to hear our guest, former Greensboro North Carolina Police Officer Robert Reyes, discuss the apparently retaliatory and unlawful acts committed by officials of Greensboro North Carolina.
Anyone who has been victimized by some type of institutionalized injustice could easily be led to believe that you can’t fight City Hall. This type of false indoctrination causes many victims to surrender to the merciless wrath of systemic corruption. But don’t give in yet; there are successful strategies we can employ. The 4Justice Radio Press has produced a book entitled "The Art of War for Advocates” 11 Ways to Promote Your Cause, Issue or Campaign for Justice. This book contains very useful strategies designed to empower you with the tools necessary to be victorious. On Thursday October 6, 2011, 6:00 PM eastern time, we will introduce this book and discuss some of these strategies.
The recent execution of Troy Davis in Georgia has focused attention on wrongful murder convictions. Two men convicted of murder in North Carolina were recently released after another man confessed to the murder and DNA tests pointed to other suspects. However, the men convicted of the slaying had pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Was police misconduct or corruption a factor in these wrongful convictions? On Thursday September 29, at 6:00 PM we will discuss wrongful convictions as a result of police misconduct and corruption.
Philadelphia activist Ernest Ford is a candidate for the Philadelphia Municipal Council. Mr. Ford is a staunch opponent of the “live stop” program, and will take a strong stand against police corruption. He will make certain police whistle-blowers are protected. In addition, candidate Ernest Ford will promote youth employment and make certain contractors doing work for Philadelphia hire citizens of Philadelphia. On Thursday September 22, 2011 at 6:00 PM, Philadelphia City Council candidate Ernest Ford will be our guest. He will discuss how his dynamic and unusual grassroots campaign will be executed.
Greensboro North Carolina Police Officers have filed complaints of discrimination. After making complaints of serious criminal misconduct of supervisors, some of those complaining were then terminated for non-criminal, apparently trivial, administrative charges. The Justice For All Show will make additional efforts to obtain information about some essential rules and policies of the Greensboro North Carolina Police Department. Presently the actions of the Greensboro Police Department appear to be consistent with police departments’ that are plagued with systemic corruption. On Thursday September 15, 2011, at 6:00 PM eastern time, former Greensboro Police Officer Robert Reyes will be our guest. He will talk about the complaints he has filed against the Greensboro North Carolina Police Department.
Numerous Greensboro North Carolina Police Officers have filed complaints of discrimination. Several of these complaining officers were then terminated for non-criminal, apparently trivial, administrative charges. The actions of the Greensboro Police Department appear to be consistent with police departments’ that are plagued with systemic corruption. Inquiries made by the Justice For All Show in reference to police policies have resulted in vague and evasive answers by Greensboro officials. On Thursday September 8, 2011, at 6:00 PM eastern time, former Greensboro Police Officer Robert Reyes will be our guest to talk about the complaints he has filed against the Greensboro North Carolina Police Department.
We will dedicate this abbreviated segment to the dedicated, conscientious police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians. Their efforts should be applauded and they need to be protected from corrupt public safety officials.
Five Hoboken New Jersey police officers had filed a lawsuit in Federal Court alleging racial harassment and a hostile work environment. The five Hispanic officers allege the SWAT team commander used the “n-word” and put a napkin over his face to imitate a Ku Klux Klan member. According to published reports, this particular commander was also the subject of other allegations of misconduct. The five (plaintiffs) officers are Sergeant Edwin Pantoja, Detective Cesar Olivaria, Detective James Perez, Detective George Fonseca and Detective Mario Novo. On Thursday August 25, 2011, are invited guest will be Detective Mario Novo and the other Hoboken Police Officers involved in this lawsuit.
According to Retired Sergeant Steve Dixon, poor leadership is the number one problem in law enforcement today. Retired Police Sergeant Steve Dixon served thirty-one years in law enforcement with the Santa Clara California and San Jose California Police Departments. He is the author of “Police Stories” and will be our guest this Thursday August 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM eastern time. Retired Sergeant Steve Dixon will provide his insight on the demise of “proactive policing,” how bad cops are treated better than good cops, and several other important aspects of police work.
In the aftermath of the publicized conviction for official misconduct of two New York City police officers, can we anticipate the conviction of high-ranking police officials for official misconduct? The two New York City police officers, Franklin Mata and Kenneth Moreno, were acquitted of rape charges but convicted of official misconduct and sentenced to serve time in jail. However, it is extremely rare for high-ranking police officials to be simply charged with official misconduct. In this abbreviated segment of the Justice For All Show, we will discuss why high-ranking police officials are rarely prosecuted and convicted of official misconduct.
Newark’s Police Department is plagued with complaints of misconduct and brutality, and presently under investigation by the Justice Department, is poised to have new leadership. Can this new leadership stop the raising tide of violent crime, and the apparent inability of Newark’s Internal Affairs Division to arrest systemic corruption? Will Newark citizens continue to pay the salaries of high-ranking officials who seem unable or unwilling to detect differential treatment, or protect officers when they report corruption? These important issues will be discussed in detail on Thursday August 4, 2011, at 6:00 PM.
Are write-in candidates just long shot hopefuls, or are they serious contenders? Should voters give real consideration to write-in candidates? Will voting for a write-in candidate result in a wasted vote? Join us on Thursday July 21, 2011at 6:00 PMfor a discussion of write-in candidates, and choosing representatives.
Mr. Donald C. McMeans, founder of the Renaissance Broadcasting Corporation, has appealed to President Obama to use his authority under U.S. Title 10 333 to protect the vested legal rights of the corporation. The Renaissance Broadcasting Corporation (RBC) was the first company with ownership by people of African descent to be awarded a Federal Communications Commission license to build a commercial television station. On Thursday July 14, 2011 at 6:00 PM, once again our guest will be Mr. Donald C. McMeans, entrepreneur and founder of the Renaissance Broadcasting Corporation. We will continue with the in-depth discussion of the struggle to obtain justice and the need for intervention under USC 10 333. Please join us, with pen and paper, for this informative and empowering segment of the Justice For All Show.
The FBI Domestic Investigations and Operations Guide cause concern from civil libertarians. According to articles reported in the New York Times and Associated Press, agents can search commercial or law enforcement databases, conduct lie detector tests, search people's trash and conduct physical surveillance, sometimes without any suspicion of wrongdoing. Under the present rules, agents must open an assessment before they may search for information about a person in a commercial or law enforcement database. Under the new rules, agents will be allowed to search such databases without opening an assessment. Should civil libertarians be alarmed, or are these new changes made for our protection? Join us on Thursday June 16, at 6:00 PM for a discussion of the “Domestic Investigations and Operations Guide.
When Mr. Joe Perry, a Community Youth Worker for the Hudson County Juvenile Detention Center, exercised his responsibility to report misconduct he was terminated. Mr. Perry was employed by the HudsonCountyJuvenileDetentionCenter and was working in the “In-Home Detention Program.” The “In-Home Detention Program” is administrated by the HudsonCountyJuvenileDetentionCenter. Mr. Perry discovered that juveniles accused of committing serious violent offenses were being admitted into the program. According to Mr. Perry, this program was not designed for violent offenders, and inclusion of violent offenders could be detrimental to the rehabilitation of other juveniles, and presented a risk to the entire community. By way of the official chain of command, Mr. Perry reported these program violations to his supervisors. He even notified the Director of the Hudson County Juvenile Detention Center. Instead of correcting the problem, his supervisors used the disciplinary process to suspend and then terminate his employment. Mr. Perry filed a law suit and a New Jersey Superior Court Jury ruled in his favor on February 17, 2011. On Thursday June 9, 2011, Mr. Joe Perry will be our guest. Don't miss this unbelievable story of misconduct and retaliation.
Despite the decades long war on drugs, illegal drugs are still plentiful. The estimated value of the annual illegal drug market in the United States is 400 billion dollars. The war on drugs has filled the jails with non-violent offenders, financed organized crime, and has corrupted law enforcement. An argument can be made that law enforcement has a financial stake in keeping the illegal drug market viable. Join us on Thursday July 2, 2011, at 6:00 pm for an in-depth discussion on drugs and police corruption.
A New Jersey Appellate Court ruled that former Irvington Mayor Michael Steele must forfeit two pensions as a consequence of his misconduct conviction. Will prosecutors aggressively pursue misconduct charges against culpable public safety officials, and will this law be enforced when public safety officials are convicted of misconduct? Join us as we discuss this issue and the possible impact it could have on fighting systemic corruption in public safety agencies.
Just as former Newark Police Director Garry F. McCarthy is shipping off to Chicago to head that city’s police department, the Department of Justice announced it will launch an investigation into the Newark Police Department. For decades there have been reports of serious misconduct and violations of citizens’ rights. Recently the New Jersey ACLU has filed a 96-page petition detailing numerous systemic problems plaguing the Newark New Jersey Police Department. Additionally, scores of police officers have filed civil suits and made official reports of police misconduct and violations of citizens’ rights. Several officers have been terminated after they officially reported serious police misconduct to their supervisors. Still, the outgoing police director Garry F. McCarthy has harshly criticized the ACLU petition, and the incoming Interim Police Director Samuel DeMaio has not released his disciplinary record to municipal council-members. On Thursday May 12, 2011, at 6:00 PM, our invested guest will be Eric Josey of 100 Blacks In Law Enforcement Who Care. He will be discussing the tenure, tactics, and reputation of Garry McCarthy. We will also discuss the Justice Department’s investigation of the Newark Police Department, and the performance of the Interim Police Director Samuel DeMaio.
In 1998, Patricia Wright was convicted of murdering her husband as a result of questionable prosecution. There was no physical evidence and no eyewitnesses to the crime. Patricia Wright denies any involvement in the murder of her husband. She has recently been diagnosed with forth stage breast cancer. Even though the Parole Board and the Department of Corrections have no objection to releasing her on medical parole, she still remains behind bars. On Thursday May 5, 2011 at 6:00 PM, legal analyst Nancy Lockhart will be our guest. She will provide the facts about this case and what you can do to help Patricia Wright. Please join us for this provocative and information segment of the Justice For All Show.
Hydraulic Fracturing is a process used to extract flammable gas from rocks underground. Pressurized chemical fluids are injected in rock layers located several thousand feet underground. There have been numerous reports indicating this cocktail of harmful chemicals have seriously polluted many underground fresh water tables. We will discuss the mad rush to obtain gas by using methods that arguably pollute are water, and could have numerous long term consequences for our fresh water supply and our health.
Democracy is a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation by way of “free elections.” Are we the people presently able to actually exercise supreme power? If financial resources are a major factor in determining the outcome of elections, are elections really free? In this abbreviated segment of the Justice For All Show, these and other important realities of democracy are discussed.
Is America plagued with corruption? How pervasive is the problem of corruption in the United States? Is corruption in America less harmful than corruption in other countries?
In this abbreviated segment of The Justice For All Show, we will discuss these issues of corruption in America.
Apparently the problems with Tokyo’s nuclear power plant are more serious than initially reported. Presently water is being dumped on the reactor in order to keep it cool. The water runoff from this process is a radioactive and is spilling into the ocean. Nevertheless, this process will continue in order to prevent a meltdown. Can this radioactive discharge from the Tokyo nuclear power plant cause harm to the United States, and how vulnerable are the 104 nuclear power plants in our country? We will discuss this important public safety issue on Thursday March 31, 2011.
The weekend Haitian presidential election between Martelly and Manigat is now history. According to an article in US News and World Report, the election results will be released March 31. Will the election of a new president in Haiti produce a change in U.S. policy toward Haiti, and how will that policy benefit the citizens of Haiti. Additionally, how will U.S. policy toward Haiti impact the average citizen of the United States. These important issues will be discussed by our guest; author and activist Ernest Ford, and Henry DeBernardo, journalist of Black Star News.
Gladys Barker Grauer (born in Cincinnati, Ohio in1923), is an artist, teacher, and activist. Prior to completing high school she and her family moved to the Chicago. After completing high school Gladys attended the Art Institute of Chicago. She then moved to New York and worked as a freelance artist, became involved in civil rights and political movements, and met and married Solomon Grauer. They moved to Newark, New Jersey’s Clinton Hill section in 1951. While raising a family Gladys and Solomon continued their community involvement. They were among the founding members of the Clinton Hill Neighborhood Council. In 1972 Gladys Grauer opened the Aard Studio Gallery on Bergen Street in Newark. Gladys Grauer’s entire accomplishments, and contributions to the Newark community are too extensive to list here. She helped launch the careers and critical evaluation of numerous black and brown artists. Her gallery addressed the needs of artists of color by providing a forum for mutual support, professional networking, exhibition and selling of their art. Gladys Grauer was one of the founding members of Black Woman In Visual Perspective, an organization of African-American women artists. She served on the Boards of Theater of Universal Images; City Without Walls; and the Newark Arts Council, and mentored young art students through Art Reach. Gladys’ artwork has been exhibited locally, nationally and internationally: from the Newark Museum to Dakar, Senegal. Her works are included in the permanent collections of the Newark, Montclair and Morris and New Jersey State Museums. She has completed three murals in Newark. Gladys continues to inspire the next generation of artists, and to creatively express through visual discord, her social, political and personal views. On Thursday March 17, 2010 at 6:00 PM, we are honored to have the remarkable Gladys Barker Grauer as our guest.
The newly revised edition of “Total Misconduct” is scheduled for release in approximately five weeks. This edition delves into several incidents of police criminal activity, and the lack of sanctions imposed upon these criminal cops. Samuel Clark, the author of “Total Misconduct,” also makes a detailed comparison of the harsh sanctions imposed on whistleblower cops for alleged non-criminal administrative charges. The book provides important insight into the Darren Nance case, “The Courageous Three,” and many other cases involving the harsh treatment of police officers after they followed the rules and reported serious incidents of misconduct. Join us on Thursday March 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM eastern time to hear Samuel Clark talk about the information in the newly revised edition of “Total Misconduct” (Factual Account of Police and Political Corruption).
Recent economic challenges to state and municipal budgets have prompted some elected officials to sponsor legislation to restrict collective bargaining rights for public employees. Is this a positive or negative solution to a fiscal crisis? On Thursday March 3, 2011, at 6:00 PM we will discuss the history of unions, and in particular the pros and cons of public safety unions in the United States.
On June 24, 2010, a Federal Jury ruled that former Newark Police Office Darren Nance had been fired unlawfully in 1996. Unfortunately, this indefensible unlawfully termination was not discovered by any Newark Police Official. Despite the existence of documentary evidence, (in possession of the Newark Police Department) that proved Nance was terminated unlawfully, more than one million dollars in scarce tax dollars was wasted on legal fees defending the unlawful termination. Still, the City Administration was willing to spend additional depleted tax revenue to pay legal fees to keep Darren Nance from returning to the Newark Police Department. Finally, on Wednesday February 16, 2011, the Newark Municipal Council passed a resolution (sponsored by Councilman Ronald Rice Jr.) to return this honest, innocent, and dedicated police officer back to the police department. On Thursday February 24, 2011, at 6:00 PM Darren Nance will be our guest. He will share with the listeners his nearly fourteen year battle for justice. The members of the Newark Municipal Council should be commended for finally taking prudent action to end this nightmare for Darren Nance, and to halt the ridiculous waste of scarce tax resources.
Former New York City Corrections Officer Donald Winkfield was fired after reporting serious corruption and discrimination in the Department of Corrections. Was his firing the typical response of an agency plagued with systemic corruption? On Thursday February 17, 2011, Donald Winkfield will be our guest. Don’t miss his electrifying account of discrimination, corruption, and retaliation by officials of the New York City Department of Corrections.
A Federal Jury Ruled that Newark Police Officer Darren Nance was unlawfully terminated 14 years ago. Officer Nance was terminated for non-criminal administrative charges after he had complained of misconduct by supervisors. Despite the fact that fourteen year old documents in the possession of the Newark Police Department proved Officer Nance was terminated unlawfully, the City of Newark continued to pay hundreds of thousand of tax dollars to outside law firms to defend their unlawful termination. Now, after the Federal Jury has determined that Officer Nance was terminated unlawfully, the administration of Cory Booker is spending additional depleted tax revenue to keep this honest cop off the police department. In contrast, the Cory Booker administration is presently employing a cop who planted over 400 vials of cocaine on an innocent citizen; a cop who while drunk and speeding struck and killed a citizen; a cop who was providing surveillance information to organized crime members; a cop who raped a women while on duty; a copy guilty of tax evasion. Apparently the Cory Booker administration has no problem using scarce Newark tax dollars to pay the salaries of cops involved in serious criminal misconduct, and will also use scarce tax revenue to keep an honest cop off the police department. We will be discussing the increasing criminalization of the Newark Police Department caused by “systemic corruption” and the support and or complacency of the Cory Booker Administration and the Newark Municipal Council. Should Newark citizens be outraged?
When William McKenna, Michael McKenna, and Ray Carnation (the Courageous Three) reported discrimination and corruption in the Philadelphia Police Department, they suffered acts of retaliation by supervisors and were terminated. A Federal Jury rendered a decision in their favor. The jury decided these officers were terminated because they had reported discrimination and corruption. The jury also determined the Philadelphia Police Department (by way of its employees John Maroney and Captain William Colarulo), was culpable. Both supervisors have been promoted and none have suffered any disciplinary sanctions by the Philadelphia Police Department. William Colarulo is a Chief Inspector in the Philadelphia Police Department and has applied for the position of Police Superintendent of Radnor Township Pennsylvania. In William Colarulo's resume, submitted to Radnor Township, he lists among others, Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams, and Mayor Michael Nutter as references. Why would these officials submit a reference of support for an officer named by a Federal Jury as a participant in retaliatory acts taken against honest officers that reported discrimination and corruption? These issues will be discussed in detail by our guests (The Courageous Three) William McKenna, Michael McKenna, and Ray Carnation.
A recorded conversation of a man who apparently is a Greensboro North Carolina Police Supervisor indicates he intends to investigate a complaint filed against him by a subordinate officer. However, according to the recorded conversation, the police supervisor calls the complaint filed against him “crap!” He also orders the subordinate not to file any complaint or grievance unless it goes through him. According to this supervisor in the recorded conversation, these orders came from the Greensboro North Carolina City Manager. Several Greensboro North Carolina police officers have filed discrimination complaints with the E.E.O.C. After filing the discrimination complaints, at least one officer has been fired for non-criminal administrative charges. Research has shown that police departments plagued with systemic corruption typically retaliate against whistleblowers, and threaten officers with disciplinary actions if they don't file a complaint with the person the officer is complaining about. The Justice For All Show has contacted the North Carolina Attorney General's Office. We will invite Greensboro's City Manager to appear on the show to respond to the apparent actions of this police supervisor.
Citizens of Minneapolis Minnesota are fortunate to have the services of Communities United Against Police Brutality. The organization was established ten years ago to combat police brutality, and to provide assistance to victims of police brutality. Communities United Against Police Brutality has a twenty-four hour hot line. Counseling services are also provided to victims. The organization engages in cop watch and court watch activities. Their efforts have caused operational changes in the Minneapolis Police Department. The organization's methods of operation could be a model for national replication. Our guest will be Michele Gross, president of Citizens United Against Police Brutality. We will discuss some of C.U.A.B.P.'s accomplishments and future goals.
Mitrice Richardson age 24 was arrested on September 16, 2009, when she was unable to pay for her restaurant bill. According to published reports, Sheriff Deputies claim she exhibited bizarre behavior, and was incoherent. The young woman’s auto was impounded and she was taken to a remote Malibu Sheriff’s Station. Some hours later, around midnight, Sheriff’s Deputies allegedly released her without her cell phone or purse. Her family reported her missing when she did not contact them. After extensive searches without success, Mitrice Richardson’s skeletal remains were found last August in a remote area of the Malibu Canyon area just south of the station. Were Malibu Law Enforcement Officers culpable in the disappearance and death of Mitrice Richardson? Our invited guest will be Mitrice’s father Michael Richardson. Join us for an insightful discussion of a tragedy that apparently could have been prevented.
The coalition to support Askia Sabur is convening a people’s tribunal against police brutality and misconduct committed by the Philadelphia Police Department. Hearings will be held in Philadelphia at the Songhai City Cultural Center 3117 Master Street on Saturday January 15, 2011, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We will be joined by guests Brother M-Shindi and community activist/author Ernest Ford. They will discuss the need for convening the tribunal and what it will accomplish. Join us for this provocative discussion of an issue that is important to everyone.
Our last segment in the year 2010 will feature some of the top news stories we covered in 2010. We will also reveal some of the important stories we are expected to cover in the year 2011. Please join us for a recap of the best of the Justice For All Show for 2010. It will be a testament to our dedication for providing empowering information.
This is a follow up segment to last week's coverage of the possible deployment of National Guard troops to patrol the streets of Newark, New Jersey. National Guard deployment typically occurs when there is a natural disaster or severe civil unrest. Newark has not been hit by a hurricane or flood, and presently there is no severe civil unrest. The Justice For All Show has obtained additional information from the Newark Police Department about the use of the National Guard. Join us for this important discussion on the deployment of the National Guard in Newark.
Will the National Guard be deployed to patrol the streets of Newark New Jersey? It is unusual to have the Nation Guard assigned to municipal police duties in the absence of severe civil unrest, or some natural disaster such as a flood or tornado. There is no wide spread civil unrest in Newark, and no natural disaster has occurred. So why is the National Guard being deployed? Is this a precedent that could have a detrimental effect on the rights of Newark's citizens? We will discuss this development on this week's segment of the Justice For All Show!
The justice system will be on trial at a special and informative all day event in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. This event was organized by Brother Ramisous, host of “Legacy of a Nation.” His radio program airs every Monday at 8:00 PM on WURD 900 AM Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The “Only In America” event will be held on Saturday December 11, 2010, 12:30 PM at 3117 West Master Street in Philadelphia. Featured guest will be journalist Linn Washington Jr, author Ernest Ford, and many others. Also, those attending will hear from an eyewitness to the shooting of Philadelphia Police Officer Faulkner. Additional details will be announced during this Thursday's segment of the show.
Philadelphia Police Inspector Carlos Daniel Castro was arrested by federal authorities for extortion and bribery. According to the indictment, the police inspector wanted to hire a collector to use threats of violence to collect $150,000.00 for a debtor. Inspector Castro, who is the commander of the traffic division, had hoped to be the next Police Commissioner. Despite claims of reforms to stamp out police corruption, the Philadelphia Police Department has had several publicized acts of serious criminal misconduct by its members. On Thursday December 2, 2010, at 6:00 Pm, we will discuss the entrenched systemic corruption plaguing the Philadelphia Police Department.
With all the attention of the “back scatter x-rays” used to scan passengers at the nations airports, are citizens aware of the government's plan to use mobile technology to randomly scan cars, trucks and possibles homes? These actions are supposed to be used to protect us from terrorism. Should you be concerned? This topic will be discussed in our abbreviated holiday section of the Justice For All Show.
The recent petition by the New Jersey American Civil Liberties Union for Department of Justice intervention into the Newark Police Department is an indication of serious systemic problems. Numerous citizens and community activists have complained about the negative and arguably criminal acts perpetrated by police officers upon citizens. Moreover, police officers that have reported misconduct of fellow police officers have suffered retaliatory sanctions including termination. The facts revealed in numerous civil law suits, and the exceptionally low rate of sustained citizen complaints can’t be simply dismissed as coincidence. On Thursday November 18, 2010, at 6:00 PM, the Justice For All Show will have a special extended segment to discuss the Newark Police Department. Invited participants include Newark Police Director Gary McCarthy, Newark Municipal Council members, Newark Fraternal Order of Police, Eric Josey of the 100 Blacks In Law Enforcement Who Care, a representative of the Peoples Organization For Progress, a representative from the ACLU, police expert Richie Rivera, Newark Bronze Shields, community leaders, and others with expertise in the field of law enforcement. We will engage in a comprehensive discussion about the level of corruption and misconduct, and present realistic cost effective solutions.
According to published reports, 39 Greensboro Police Officers filed discrimination complaints with the EEOC. Some of the officers that filed complaints, including a captain, have been fired for non-criminal administrative charges. Are these firings retaliatory actions designed to discredit and silence officers who reported serious criminal misconduct by police and city officials? City officials of Greensboro have not answered our inquires about the allegations of discrimination. On Thursday November 11, 2010, at 6:00 pm we will discuss these serious allegations of discrimination and retaliation. Additional efforts will be made to obtain information from police and city officials about the possibility of wide spread systemic corruption of the Greensboro Police Department.
With the mid-term congressional elections scheduled for Tuesday November 2, 2010, should you vote? Is voting just a useless right, or is it a powerful tool in accomplishing participatory democracy? What are the merits of a two party, winner take all system? What really makes a candidate qualified for public office? These and other important issues about the election processes will be discussed on Thursday's show. It is elections that ultimately determine the quality of justice, and provide an important opportunity for empowerment. Please join us on this crucial discussion.
Officer Adrian Schoolcraft attempted to expose wide spread New York City Police Department Corruption. In order to prevent disclosure of an illegal quota policy for summonses and arrests, high-ranking members of the New York City Police Department unlawfully entered Officer Schoolcraft’s home, had him forcibly removed in handcuffs, seized his personal effects, and had him admitted to Jamaica Hospital Center against his will. These high-ranking police officials, under false and perjurious information, indicated Officer Schoolcraft was emotionally disturbed. Officer Schoolcraft was involuntarily committed in Jamaica Hospital Center’s psychiatric ward for six days. Officer Adrian Schoolcraft has filed a civil action in United States District Court Southern District of New York, against the City of New York, members of the New York City Police Departments, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, and at least two doctors: 10CV 06005. He is seeking twenty-five million dollars in damages. On October 21, 2010, we will be discussing this recently publicized incident allegedly committed by several high-ranking officials of the New York Police Department. We expect to be joined by at least one of the attorneys working on behalf of Officer Schoolcraft.
A recent bill, sponsored by State Senator Eric Adams, banning quotas on arrests and tickets was passed by the Senate and Assembly. The new bill will expand existing legislation banning the use of ticket quotas to punish or threaten the job of a police officer. The law will allow the Police Union to file a grievance on behalf of officers that have been punished for failure to meet any quota for summonses or arrests. On Thursday October 14, 2010, at 6:00 PM, we will discuss this legislation and its impact on the citizens and police officers. Please join us for an analysis of this very important legislation.
Recently the Newark New Jersey Police Department announced revised community relation strategies. This announcement comes after the New Jersey ACLU filed a petition with the Justice Department seeking intervention and oversight of the Newark Police Department. What are these new Newark Police Department strategies, and how effective will they be? Are these new strategies designed to reign in police corruption, or are these strategies just another public relations scheme designed to deceive the public? On Thursday October 7, 2010, 6:00 PM eastern time, join us for an analysis of these new strategies implemented by the Newark Police Department.
During the past few years several serious acts of Philadelphia Police misconduct have been publicized. In an effort to arrest police misconduct and restore public trust in the Philadelphia Police Department, Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey has announced new anti-corruption initiatives. On Thursday September 30, 2010, we will discuss these new initiatives with our invited guest the Honorable Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey.
In the aftermath of the ACLU petition to the Justice Department, Newark Police Officials claim an investigation by an outside agency is not necessary. Does this claim have validity, or is it just a public relations statement designed to misinform the public? On Thursday September 23, 2010, we will examine the Newark Police Department’s effectiveness in stopping police misconduct.
The New Jersey American Civil Liberties Union has petitioned Federal Authorities to commence an investigation into the Newark, New Jersey Police Department. According to the petition the “Newark Police Department has engaged in a pattern or practice of conduct by law enforcement officers . . . that
deprives persons of rights, privileges or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States.” This conclusion was reached by the ACLU after conducting research, and analyzing complaints and civil actions filed against the Newark Police Department by citizens and its own employees. On Thursday September 16, 2010, our invited guest will be Deborah Jacobs, Executive Director of the New Jersey American Civil Liberties Union. We will discuss the petition filed by the ACLU and management deficiencies of the Newark Police Department that has caused the persistent acts of misconduct.
Former Newark Detective Karama Thomas was fired after a truthful testimony in court. She was subpoenaed by the defense and testified that she did not see a suspect with a gun. According to Karama Thomas’ Federal Complaint against Newark Police Officials, she suffered mental anguish, physical discomfort, pain and suffering, shame and embarrassment. On Thursday September 9, 2010, Karama Thomas will be our guest. We will discuss differential treatment, false charges, and retaliation experienced by Newark Police Officers who report the truth.
According to the Carolina Peacemaker weekly newspaper, thirty-nine officers of color filed an EEOC Federal Discrimination lawsuit against the Greensboro North Caroline Police Department. The Coalition of Concerned Citizens believes that Assistant Police Chief Dwight Crott is recommending the officers for termination as a retaliatory measure. We have received reports that three officers that complained about misconduct have been terminated for non-criminal “administrative charges.” The Carolina Pacemaker reports Captain Charles Cherry was placed on administrative duty last month after assisting several of his subordinates with the filing of grievances. The Coalition of Concerned Citizens is calling for an outside investigation of the Police Department by an independent citizen board with subpoena powers or by the Unites States Justice Department. On Thursday September 2, 2010, we will discuss these allegation of misconduct by Greensboro Police Officials. The police officer complainants have been invited to join in the discussion.
The "Courageous Three" were fired after they complained of corruption and discrimination in the Philadelphia Police Department. After a ten year legal battle, a Federal Jury found the Philadelphia Police Department retaliated against Michael McKenna, William McKenna, and Ray Carnation, because they had complained about corruption and discrimination. The "Courageous Three" were awarded 10 million dollars by the jury. However, the presiding judge had to decide if she would declare a mistrial. After taking more than two years to make a decision, the judge did not declare a mistrial. Still, she did put a cap on the amount of money awarded to the "Courageous Three." On Thursday August 26, 2010 at 6:00 PM, the "Courageous Three" will be our guests. They will discuss this new development and their future plans.
Newark Detective Karama Thomas has filed a Federal Law suit against Newark Police Director Gary McCarthy and several police supervisors for “deprivation of rights,” retaliation, and other violations: 2008cv02452. According to her complaint, supervisors of the Newark Police Department took retaliatory actions against her after she testified truthfully in a murder case. On Thursday August 19, 2010 at 6:00 PM, former Newark Detective Karama Thomas will be our guest. She will be speaking to the media for the first time since this chilling ordeal. Don't miss this riveting report of severe allegations of Newark Police misconduct.
Passage of the “Fair Sentencing Act” has reduced the sentencing disparity for individuals in possession of Crack Cocaine verses the sentence given to individuals in possession of Powder Cocaine. However, the disparity is still 18 to 1. It means someone in possession of 28 grams of crack cocaine will receive a harsher sentence than someone in possession of 476 grams of powder cocaine. Is race a major factor in this outrageous disparity in sentencing? We will discuss this sentencing disparity and the billions of dollars wasted on the failed war on drugs.
On July 16, 2010, New York Governor David Paterson sign into law (A.11177-A/S.7945-A) the “Stop and Frisk” legislation. The law prohibits retaining, in an electronic database, the personal information of individuals who are stopped, questioned and frisked by police, but are not charged with a crime or violation. This bill was sponsored by Senator Eric Adams, retired New York City Police Lieutenant and former leadership member of 100 Blacks In Law Enforcement Who Care. According to data complied by the New York City Police Department, the overwhelming majority of people stopped and frisked were Black or Latino. On Thursday's show we will discuss this issue with our guest Eric Josey of 100 Blacks In Law Enforcement Who Care.
Your individual decisions can empower you and others. Certain individual decisions can have a profound effect on your life, and in some situations can start a social or political movement. On Thursday’s abbreviated segment, Andrew Selby and Samuel Clark will discuss some important factors that influence our decisions and results in disempowerment.
Billions of dollars were contributed from all over the world to assist Haiti after the devastating earthquake in January 2010. Despite pledges of $5.3 billion from the international community over the next two years to rebuild Haiti, only a tiny fraction has been delivered. Reconstruction efforts in Haiti have stalled. Citizens of the world have provided sufficient funds to make major improvements to the earthquake stricken country. Why haven’t these funds reached the people who need them the most? This issue will be discussed by our guest, community activist and the author of Police Terrorism, Mr. Ernest Ford.
On Thursday July 1, 2010, Mayor Elect Jeffrey Jones will be sworn in as Paterson’s Mayor. The former City Councilman ran a clean honest grass-roots campaign. With only small donations, and without backing from the Democratic party, he was able to defect a well financed incumbent who had the backing of the party machine. With a small group of brilliant, hard working, and dedicated volunteers, Councilman Jones’ message of honest government of the people, by the people, and for the people sealed the victory. We will discuss this extraordinary campaign and the positive impact it will have for the citizens of Paterson New Jersey.
Today a Federal Jury in Newark ruled in favor of former Newark Police Officer Darren Nance. Darren Nance was fired 14 years ago, after he made official written complaints of supervisory misconduct. Darren Nance will be our guest tonight. We will discuss this case and other cases of Newark Police Corruption.
Newark Police Officer Darren Nance was fired after he reported misconduct by police supervisors. According to Darren Nance, and several other Newark Police officers and supervisors, officers complaints of misconduct are never investigated. However, the officer who files the complaint is then charged with some infraction and sanctioned. According to the Newark Police Department’s internal investigation rules, all complaints shall be objectively and thoroughly investigated. The New Jersey Attorney General Guidelines compel a police agency to thoroughly investigate all complaints of misconduct. Witnesses emphatically state, under oath, that officers’ complaints of misconduct are not objectively and thoroughly investigated or assigned to an investigator. Why has the Newark New Jersey Police Department been able to consistently violate the law without detection? We will discuss this issue and other acts of police misconduct committed by the Newark Police Department.
Newark Police Officer was fired after he reported misconduct committed by supervisors. He case will finally be heard in U.S. District Court in Newark, New Jersey (Judge Dennis Cavanaugh) on Wednesday June 9, 2010, at 9:00 AM. Several Newark Police Supervisors are scheduled to testify for the plaintiff Darren Nance. The testimony is expected to reveal the policies, and practices used by supervisors to protect rogue cops and terminate the employment of honest cops that report misconduct. We will discuss the information revealed by the court testimony.
A Newark Police Officer arrested an innocent citizen and charged her with possession of over 400 vials of cocaine. However, the officer knew the citizen did not have the cocaine in her possession and the officer also knew the cocaine did not belong to her. This incident of criminal misconduct was investigated administratively by the Newark New Jersey Police Department under IOP# 02-604, CAP# 02-210. This officer was not fired; he is presently working in an elite squad of the Newark Police Department. Apparently the Newark Police Department finds use for cops who commit crimes, but terminates the employment of police officers that report misconduct. We will discuss this continuing practice of protecting criminal cops and punishing honorable cops dedicated to obeying the law.
Fourteen years ago Newark Police Officer Darren Nance was fired after filing written complaints of serious supervisory misconduct. His case is finally scheduled for trial in Federal Court on June 9, 2010, in Newark New Jersey. Officer Darren Nance was fired for non-criminal administrative charges. However, numerous Newark Police Officers involved in criminal misconduct were not fired. For example: The police lieutenant indicted for being a member of a police auto theft ring was not fired. The police lieutenant who (while in a drunken stupor) put his gun to the heads of two innocent citizens was not fired. He was promoted to Captain. A police sergeant assaults officers of another municipality after attempting to flee from them in his auto. He was not fired. He was promoted to lieutenant, and then promoted to Chief of Police. A high ranking police officials was convicted of assaulting an on duty correction supervisor. He was not fired. He was promoted to Police Director.
There are many other examples of officers involved in serious acts of criminal misconduct. Yet, these officers were not fired. In many of these cases of criminal misconduct the officers that committed the offenses were promoted. Apparently the Newark New Jersey Police Department has respect and admiration for police officers that commit crimes, but disdain for police officers that report misconduct. We will discuss the Darren Nance case and the numerous acts of misconduct committed against citizens and honest police officers who complain about misconduct.
It has been two years since a Federal Jury awarded the McKinna brothers and Raymond Carnation (known as the Courageous Three) ten million dollars. The Courageous Three were police officers with the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Police Department. They were fired after they complained about discrimination and corruption. The trial was completed in ten days, and the jury deliberated for two hours before announcing its verdict. The jury found the Philadelphia Police Department did retaliate against William McKinna, Michael McKinna, and Raymond Carnation because they complained about discrimination and corruption. [NOS 03-1465 and NOS 03-11473] Judge McLauglin, who presided over the trial, is deciding whether or not she will declare a mistrial because she claims that one of the Courageous Three was making facial gestures! That's correct, facial gestures! This implies the jury's decision was influenced by facial gestures and not the overwhelming documentary evidence and testimony of witnesses. We must question why it would take two years for a judge to make a ruling on a case that was on trial for only ten days, and the jury deliberated for only two hours? Meanwhile, these brave honorable and courageous police officers continue to suffer. But three officers who were particularly culpable in this case, Captain Colarulo, Lieutenant Bachmeyer, and Sergeant Maroney, have all been promoted by the Philadelphia Police Department. An argument can be made that discrimination and corruption is supported by the Philadelphia Police Department and elected officials of the City of Philadelphia. We will discuss these issues with our guest Raymond Carnation.
On Tuesday May 4, 2010, members of the Philadelphia City Council were stunned into silence after Samuel Clark informed them about systemic police corruption and discrimination. Clark outlined the important facts about the case of “The Courageous Three” and how this case indicates the existence of systemic corruption within the Philadelphia Police Department. In closing, Clark asked members of the Philadelphia Municipal Council, what policies and procedures are presently in place that would prevent the police department from taking retaliatory actions against any other officer who reports discrimination and corruption? The question was never answered. Our guest, Raymond Carnation, was present at the council meeting. We will have a discussion about the council meeting and the rally scheduled for May 14, 2010, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
The Essex County College Urban Issues Institute and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey sponsored a “Safe Space Speakout” for citizens to talk about their incidents of Newark Police Misconduct! Several citizens gave tearful testimony of how they were victimized by abusive police officers. Citizens also testified that when they attempted to make complaints to Newark's Internal Affairs Division, they encountered hostile attitudes and or intimidating interrogations. We will discuss growing citizen discontent with the abuses perpetrated by officers of the Newark New Jersey Police Department.
The Scott Sisters were given a double life sentence for an alleged robbery. However, the robbery victims testified the Scott sisters were not armed and did not take anything from them. Jamie Scott has kidney failure and is not receiving the consistent medical treatment that is required. In addition, her sister Gladys is willing to donate a kidney. Still, the prison authorities will not allow the sister to donate her kidney. Apparently the State of Mississippi is exercising cruel and unusual punishment on the Scott sisters. Why has the State of Mississippi heaped such cruel and harsh punishment on two sisters who have never been arrested before? Our guest, legal analyst, Nancy Lockhart will help provide some answers.
Newark Police Director Gary McCarthy did not appear at the Citizens’ Forum on Police Misconduct. The police director apparently was not interested in hearing directly from victims who claim they were mistreated by Newark Police Officers. Numerous citizens made compelling revelations of their unforgettable encounters with officers of the Newark Police Department. Several former Newark Police Officers also testified about their knowledge of Newark Police Misconduct, and the negative treatment of African-American Police Officers. Several members of the Newark Municipal Council were present. However, South Ward Councilman Oscar James II, East Ward Councilman Augusto Amador, Central Ward Councilman Charles Bell, and Councilman At-Large Carlos Gonzalez did not appear at the forum to hear from the taxpayers that provide their salaries.
Numerous incidents of Newark Police misconduct and excessive force have prompted citizen groups and activists to convene a citizens' forum to demand that Newark’s Police Director explain why there are so many egregious incidents of excessive force, and why has he not been able to curtail these acts of misconduct. The citizens forum will be held at the Tucker Community Center, 23 - 45 Elizabeth Avenue Newark New Jersey on Tuesday April 13, 2010, at 6:00 PM. Clark and Selby will discuss some of the incidents that were a catalyst for this event, and what will be the expected response by the Newark Police Department.
William McKenna, Michael Mckenna, and Raymond Carnation, (the "Courageous Three") reported discrimination and corruption in the Philadelphia Police Department. After reporting these very serious incidents of police misconduct they were all fired for non-criminal administrative charges. A Federal Jury (NOS 03-1465 and NOS 03-11473) ruled the Philadelphia Police Department retaliated against them because they had reported serious incidents of corruption and discrimination. Why did these courageous police officers receive termination instead of accolades? Every member of the Philadelphia City Council was contacted in order to solicit their response to this outrageous treatment of honorable and courageous police officers.
Ernest Ford, the author of “Police Terrorism” will be our guest on Thursday March 25, 2010. Mr. Ford, a native of Haiti, is a survivor of police brutality. He has a history of working to empower the powerless and improve conditions in areas of Philadelphia. Mr. Ford will also provide information on the historical exploitative relations that powerful countries, including the United States, has had with Haiti.
There has been several recent incidents of police brutality, corruption, and differential treatment in Newark New Jersey. Several community and religious groups have strongly voiced their discontent with the policies and practices of the Newark Police Department and the treatment of innocent law abiding citizens. Apparently, there has been deafening silence from Newark’s African American law enforcement organization called the “Bronze Shields.” We have invited the Bronze Shields newly elected president to join us on the show for a discussion of these recent incidents, and the Bronze Shield’s position on police corruption, brutality, and differential treatment.
Are innocent citizens actually being arrested in order to fulfill police department arrest quotas? Which police departments have arrest quotas? Are arrest quotas a necessary tool to make certain officers are performing properly? These questions and many others about arrest quotas will be answered in our discussion of arrest and ticket quotas.
The McKenna brothers and Ray Carnation were fired after they reported acts of corruption and discrimination by supervisors of the Philadelphia Police Department. These officers, known as the “Courage Three” filed a law suit in Federal Court. After hearing the evidence, a Federal Jury awarded these officers 10 million dollars. The culpable supervisors involved in this matter have all been promoted. The “Courage Three” await a judge's ruling on whether or not she will declare a mistrial because she claims one of the “Courage Three” was allegedly making faces!
The Justice For All Show announces “The Comparative Project to Measure the Effectiveness of the Newark New Jersey Police Department's Internal Investigations and Discipline.” In order to vividly shed light on any corruption facilitating practices, The Justice For All Show with the assistance and guidance of Advocates For Diversity In Our Schools will conduct this “Comparative Project.” We urge anyone who has been a victim of any type of Newark Police misconduct in the past 10 years to log onto www.justiceforallshow.com and fill out the on line complaint form.
Basire Farrell Died in police custody. According to witnesses he was beaten and kicked by Newark Police Officers while he was on the ground and handcuffed. Is there an investigation, or cover up?
Clark and Selby explore the real purpose of police internal affairs and how this division of a police department can act to cover up police crimes, and diminish the ability of the public to file complaints of brutality and misconduct.
Newark Internal Affairs is unable to to determine if there is an investigation into this criminal act. Why did this crime by police officers go undetected? Why has no one been prosecuted? Have any other police officers suffered from similar crimes perpetrated by police supervisors? What steps have been put in place to make certain this crime can never be repeated? The answers to these questions will be provided.
Detective Mario Novo, one of five Hoboken Police Officers who filed a civil action in Federal Court, will be our guest: 07-CV-05113-SRC We will discuss the incidents and work environment that prompted the officers to file this complaint. We will also discuss the so-called punishment received by the primary supervisor accused of committing serious violations.
The Newark New Jersey Police Department used a forged document to fire Officer Roger Harris: OAL Docket # CSC – 20101139. According to an investigator assigned to the Internal Affairs Division of the Newark New Jersey Police Department, it can not be determined if this serious crime is being investigated. Apparently the Newark Police Department, and the city administration believe that it is acceptable to use unlawful policies and procedures to terminate police officers. Does the police department or the city administration under Mayor Cory Booker treat the citizens of Newark any better?
Five Hoboken Police Officers reported misconduct by supervisors, and filed a discrimination law suit. Instead of receiving an award, these officers could face retaliatory disciplinary charges. CV-05113-SRC
A forged document in Officer Roger Harris’ file was used by Newark New Jersey Police Officials to fire this innocent police officer. Despite this criminal act committed by people who have access to police internal files, the police department can not determine if there is an investigation of this crime. Clark and Selby discuss why this incident reveals the true objectives of police internal investigations: to punish innocent officers, while protecting criminal cops.
Are wars a military struggle for altruistic principles of freedom and liberty? If not, are wars really a military struggle for some form of conquest that is disguised as a noble and just cause? This issue is discussed by Sam Clark.
Sam Clark discusses the myth of the wasted vote. In reality, anyone waste their vote when they vote for someone who does not represent their interest. Voting is not a popularity contest, it is a process to obtain representation.
Gwen Franklin, Vivian Farris, and the members of Advocates For Diversity In Our Schools are taking creative and serious steps toward eradicating police misconduct in West Orange. They are pressuring police officials, and elected officials to take responsibility for the problem of police misconduct
Cynthia L. Cooper discusses her book (and play) “Silence Not, A Love Story.” This book is about Gisa Peiper-Konopka and others who resisted the rise to power of the Nazi regime in Germany during the late 1920s and 1930s. Is such opposition to tyranny still relevant today?o
This is part two of an outrageous incident of police corruption and differential treatment perpetrated by high ranking officials of the Newark New Jersey Police Department. Newark Police Officer Eugene Collins was fired for trumped up administrative charges after he provided information about other police officers who stole $80,000.00
Co-host Samuel Clark discusses the power that is in each of our decisions! Our simple choices can have tremendous political and economic power
Ernest Ford, the author of “Police Terrorism” (The Story of Ernest Ford), will give his chilling account of being brutalized by Philadelphia Police Officers.
Newark Police Officer Eugene Collins' life was threatened and he was fired after telling Internal Affairs Investigators that several officers had stolen $80,000. Officers Collins was not involved in this theft, and was not accused of committing the theft. In order to cover up and protect the dirty cops of the Newark New Jersey Police Department, Officer Collins was fired for trumped up “non-criminal” administrative charges.
Advocates For Diversity In Our Schools (A.D.I.O.S.) is working with other citizens to hold West Orange N.J. police officials accountable for several acts of police brutality and police misconduct.
Mitrice Richardson, age 24, was arrested for a minor offense. At the time of her arrest police believed she was intoxicated because she was incoherent. But about two hours later she was allegedly released and her family has not seen or heard from her.
What is the present state of investigative news reporting? How can the public obtain crucial information about issues that affect the quality of life? Is it possible to have real democracy in the absence of factual information?
Deputy Chief Kevin Hailey and Deputy Chief Terrance Crowder could be awarded 1.15 million dollars, and Fire Chief Joseph Marini will be forced to retire. This is the second discrimination suit filed against Joseph Marini and the City of Camden involving plaintiffs Hailey and Crowder.
New York City Police Officer Omar Edwards was fatally shot in the back by a fellow officer who is Caucasian. Was racial prejudice a factor? Eric Josey, of One Hundred Blacks In Law Enforcement Who Care, will discuss this and other issues of law enforcement and race.
Incompetent and corrupt high-ranking public safety officials are a threat to democracy and security!
"The Courageous Three" are former Philadelphia Police Officers who reported serious police misconduct and discriminatory treatment of African-American Officers. The McKenna brothers and Raymond Carnation suffered severe retaliation by supervisors of the Philadelphia Police Department.
Is the misinformation about health care reform a political attack on the president? Some media sources apparently believe everything the president says is a lie or just dangerous!
What is the true cost to our nation's citizens because of political corruption, and corruption of our government agencies?
Three White Philadelphia Police Officers suffered retaliation after they complained about the racially discriminatory treatment of African American officers.
What are the real facts about the American Health Care System and can it be reformed? Why are all other high tech industrialized countries on the planet providing health care for their citizens?
According to FBI investigators, "New Jersey's corruption problem is one of the worst, if not the worst, in the nation."
The aunt of victim Basire Farrell, who died in police custody, expresses concerns about the integrity of the police internal investigation of her nephew's death. There is reason to believe a cover up is in progress.
Learn the importance of the Fifth Amendment. It is a right that protects you! Using it is not a sign of guilt. Make certain you use it when questioned by the police.
New York High School student Ilianna Correa, and The World Can't Wait organization, call on NAACP leadership to live up to its reputation of fighting for the civil rights of oppressed people.
Councilman at large, the Honorable Jeffrey Jones will discus what he believes should be priorities for the City of Paterson. He will also discuss his future goals in the politics of Paterson.
Eyewitnesses say Newark Police Officers beat Basire Farrell while he was handcuffed. According to published reports, Mr. Basire Farrell died while being transported to a hospital.
Pleasantville NJ Firefighter suffered retaliation for complaining about discrimination to supervisors. Superior Court of New Jersey, Jeffrey Luckett vs. Pleasantville NJ L1355-09.
The Philadelphia Chapter of the National Action Network convened a public hearing on police misconduct. Citizens revealed horrific incidents of police brutality and other acts of misconduct.
A Federal Jury found Camden Fire Chief Joseph Marini guilty of discrimination, retaliation, and creating a hostile work environment. City officials have still not removed him.
Former Federal Prosecutor Paul Bergrin was arrested after a federal grand jury indicted him and others with wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to murder a witness.
Birmingham Police video tape of brutality incident was not investigated for over one year. At least five officers were terminated.
Michelle Gross of Communities United Against Police Brutality reports that witnesses account of the incident and other evidence indicate police planted the gun after shooting Fong Lee.
Our guest, Attorney Gregg Zeff, has litigated numerous cases of employment discrimination within public safety agencies. Public safety agency officials typically utilize differential treatment in the disciplinary process to facilitate discriminatory acts against conscientious, honest employees.
Johann Hari, columnist for The Independent, reports that "You are lied to about pirates." Is there any truth to the statements made by this award winning journalist. Don't miss this segment.
Joseph Muhammad, spokesperson for the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters will discuss the issues in the important case of Ricci vs. DeStefano. Others close to this issue will also provide their input.
Volunteer Legal Analyst Nancy Lockhart has been working for years to obtain justice for the Scott Sisters. They had no prior convictions, and the victims testified the sisters didn't take anything from them and had no weapons.
Captain Steven Winters and other fire fighters claim differential treatment by officcials of the North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue.
According to an FBI top official, corruption is rampant across the nation. Including corrupt police, judges, sheriffs, and school superintendents.
Government is not a computer; it is people. Then why are there so few honest government officials?
Whistleblowers are heros that provide a crucial public service. They must be protected by strong laws.
The new law that becomes effective in May 2009, will actually help honest police officers and fire fighters who reveal unlawful activities committed by their agencies. In certain non-criminal accusations, the accused firefighter or police officers cannot be suspended for more than 180 days without pay.
North Hudson Regional Fire Department has been accused of corruption and differential treatment for firing firefighters who attempt to reveal unlawful acts. Now their hiring practices are in question.
Attorney General Holder has indicated his office will take action against discrimination. Will this signal the end of differential treatment in public safety agencies?
Will those responsible for the economic crisis benefit most by the Stimulus Plan? Are Wall Street and the banks really being investigated? Also, Andrew and Sam discuss another incident of differential treatment of a Paterson supervisor.
Thanks to you, we are making a difference in stopping blatant public safety corruption. We will discuss the fire captain who was temporarily released from prison to work for the fire department. We will also discuss the investigation of widespread cheating on the fire promnotional exam.
How prevalent is Judicial Misconduct, and what affect does it have on justice? Andrew and Samuel discuss incidents of judicial misconduct andhot it can harm innocent citizens.
Cathy Harris of the National Black Agenda Online and author of “The Failure of Homeland In-Security,” will discuss what it takes to be a whistleblower and also self empowerment.
Will the Public Safety Committee conduct a thorough investigation that will result in changes? Will the police department cooperate? Learn the facts and more.
An update and discussion of corruption events that occurred in 2008. Also announcements for events in 2009. Plus Clark featured in "Righteous Kill" DVD.
New Jersey Attorney General's Office is silent on promotional exam cheating scandal. Plus an update on the Phil Carrington case: Barred from establishing a community center.
Andrew and Sam provide the facts about arrest quotas and how they can cause harm to you!
Are serious anti-corruption efforts being made by State and Federal agencies? Selby and Clark discuss the quality of anti-corruption measures implemented by these agencies.
Some crimes offer high rewards, low risk of arrest, and minimal penalty. Andrew and Sam discuss these criminals and their crimes.
Why wasn't Eliot Spitzer prosecuted for his crimes? We discuss the issue of apparent immunity for criminal public officials.
Is police corruption a contributing factor to urban violence? Discover the facts in this segment.
Andrew and Sam discuss police brutality and how it can be used as a tool of oppression.
What role do these organizations play in promoting equal treatment? Join the discussion along with invited guests.
The Banking System Bail Out On the Backs of Taxpayers! Is this a Banker’s Welfare Program?
Should the general public keep an eye on the police? Orange County Cop Watch is dedicated to keeping the police honest with video cameras.
Donald McMeans, founder of Renaissance Broadcasting Corporation, discusses the more than twenty-year legal battle to operate a television station in South Jersey.
Former Newark Police Officer and corruption whistleblower Darren Nance and other Newark Police Officers are back to discuss serious misconduct committed by Newark Police supervisors.
Darren Nance, and other former Newark Police Officers provide details of Newark Police Department systemic corruption: that starts from the top. Don't Miss This Show!
Find out what happens to whistleblower cops with our guest former West New York police officer Richie Rivera.
What alternatives do we have to corporate politicians? Andrew and Sam provide some thought provoking discussion on political power.
Can teens involved in gangs be rehabilitated? Our guest K. Robinson discusses juvenile rehabilitation.
Sam and Andrew discuss the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. This Act is reported to be the largest government intervention in the housing market since the Great Depression. Is it possible that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mace are being rewarded for incompetent business practices?
Other public officials have been convicted of crimes and the Attorney General has not sought to have them removed from office. Why now? The Honorable Ronald Rice Jr., Newark’s West Ward Councilman will discuss this unusual reaction by the Attorney General’s Office.
Sam Clark and Andrew Selby discuss the possibility of an economic collapse as severe as the Great Depression. And the plot to overthrow FDR during the Great Depression will also be discussed. In light of the bad economic conditions the Justice for All Show will give listeners a change to win money!
Sam Clark discusses the civil action against the City of Paterson, and prior civil action against the City of Camden. What does it mean to taxpayers and why you should be concerned.
This segment discusses the fallacy of employee protection provided by civil service. Civil Service employees who are whistle blowers are not protected. In contrast, Civil Service employees who engage in criminal acts are protected.
Why are we forced to use old, inefficient, polluting oil, when there are clean efficient alternatives available? Our guest Steve Cokely of the “Cokely Report,” discusses the initiatives of the Citizens Committee Against High Ass Oil Prices.
Firefighter Michael Stoecker of the North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue continues with this shocking story of retaliation and differential treatment.
Paterson Fire Captain Thomas Alala is incarcerated in Pennsylvania. He is allowed to leave prison, travel to New Jersey and work as a fire supervisor for 72 hours each week, and then returns to prison in Pennsylvania. Don’t miss this unbelievable story.
Sister Alajwanje of Unified Mothers and Men’s Initiatives discussed this issue and shares her personal experience with the construction industry.
Graybear, an 83 year old member of the Comanche Nation, gives his point of view about America, religion, and other important issues.
We will discuss the 1980 United States Department of Justice consent decree to diversify the fire departments of New Jersey’s twelve largest cities.
Firefighter Michael Stoecker of the North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue tells this shocking story of retaliation and differential treatment.
Our guest Kamau Khalfani, producer of Under the Learning Tree, WBAI 99.5 FM New York, will discuss the Sean Bell case and other incidents of police deadly force.
Community Activist Phil Carrington discusses his battle to construct a much needed community center in Jersey City.
Samuel Clark and Andrew Selby discuss the conviction of former Newark mayor Sharpe James on fraud and conspiracy. However, are government agencies tasked with stopping corrupt officials doing an adequate job?
City officials will not allow businessman/ community activist Phillip Carrington to construct a community facility. Our guest explains why his efforts to replace a bar and pool hall with a community facility was blocked.
Detective Mark Benjamin, a 20 year veteran, of South Jersey discusses this important issue. Don’t miss his insider’s story about problems with the present system of police self monitoring.
Construction worker and founder of Unified Mother’s and Men’s Initiatives, Sister Alajwanje`, will discuss the systemic problems in the construction industry.
Deputy Chief Kevin Hailey and other high-ranking Camden NJ fire officials will provide information about the unusual treatment of fire fighters.
Former Corrections Officer Kenneth Freeman the author of Rose Tainted Justice returns to continue discussing the unbelievable truth about the Department of Corrections.
Retired Bridgeport CT Police Officer Ted Meekins is a pioneer in the fight against police abuses. Hear his story about the struggle to establish meaningful relations between the police and the communities they serve.
Veteran Police Officer Bobby Ramos provides clarity on this topic and he discusses his personal community policing experiences.
Tyrone Powers, Ph.D, and author of Eyes To My Soul: The Rise or Decline of a Black FBI Agent, will discuss these and other less than democratic practices of the FBI. Don’t miss his amazing story and his powerful message.
Learn what to do when confronted by the police. Our Guest, Eric Josey, President of 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care will provide several helpful tips to protect you.
Samuel Clark and Andrew Selby continued the discussion about the merits of civilian review boards and how review boards promote democracy.
Sam Clark and Andrew Selby explain the real reasons why public safety officials do not want strong civilian review boards.
Captain Kevin Bennet will discuss the long history of problems within the Atlantic City Fire Department and the negative effect these problems have on the city’s residents. Included in the discussion will be fraudulent statements made by former Mayor Levy, his Federal Court Case, and differential treatment within the Fire Department.
Are Corrections Officials properly protecting inmates and correction officers? Is there a conspiracy by Corrections Officials to silence correction officers who tell the truth? Former Corrections Officer Kenneth Freeman, the author of “Rose Tainted Justice,” will be our guest. Everyone needs to hear his story!
Captain Andrew Selby returns to continue discussions of serious racial problems and corruption in the Paterson New Jersey Fire Department.
A hangman’s noose was placed inside a New Jersey Fire Department station house. The Fire Department employee who reported the incident was fired. However, the Fire Department employee who admitted placing the noose was not fired. Get the facts from our guest, Captain Andrew Selby.