Disclaimer: I am not a licensed attorney. Nothing contained herein is legal advice.

On Wed, 29 Jan 2003 09:57:20 -0600 (CST), boobootigger@webtv.net (Tigger) wrote:

>Mark Bunker and others are putting forth the claim that Minton WAS NOT
>blackmailed.
>
>Bunker has said:

>> There's a difference between blackmail
>> and considerable pressure. Schaeffer
>> herself has ruled there was no
>> blackmail.

>That is not what Schaeffer ruled:
>
>(Separated into paragraphs for clarification)
>Schaeffer said:
>
>quote:
>
>"The Plaintiff suggests that the Church
>extorted and blackmailed Mr. Minton
>and Stacy Brooks to say they had lied
>when they hadn't, or to say Dandar caused them to lie.
>
>"It isn't necessary for this court to resolve this issue, since there
>has been no Motion filed against the Church to dismiss or strike its
>answer or counterclaim, or any disqualification motion to dismiss its
>attorneys. I hope there will be none.
>
> "However, to assist the state attorney, who will receive a copy of this
>Order, the main witness the state may have to rely on to prove
>extortion/blackmail is Jesse Prince. His extreme bias against the Church
>has been discussed by this court on numerous occasions. I find his
>credibility, based on his previous testimony, and the testimony before
>me at the Omnibus Hearing, to be suspect.

The criminal court is not be bound by Schaeffer's opinion on the credibility of Jessie Prince. The order and occurance of these circumstances tend to show a case of blackmail and extortion. The testimony only complements the questionable circumstances. Minton's "overnight" 180 degree change in opinion, attitude, and action is unignorable. Schaeffer appears to be relying on Ca Evid.C. 780(f) .

However, religious beleifs, or lack thereof, are not grounds for credibility impeachment according to Ca Evid.C. 789:

"789. Evidence of his religious belief or lack thereof is inadmissible to attack or support the credibility of a witness."

Although Prince lacks Scientology religious beleifs such of "fair game" , and other Scientology beleifs which he feels are destructive, his credibility cannot be impeached on these grounds. Any reliance on Ca Evid.C. 780(f) in a seperate criminal matter is bound by the criminal courts seperate determination. Ca Evid.C. 780(f), if applicable, can be equally applied to Scientology-biased witnesses, like Rinder, and Scientology attorneys who's sole pratice is Scientology litigation. In comparison, while Jessie Prince may be a tad biased, its Rinders JOB to protect the public relations of the Church of Scientology. His JOB, which is distinct from his BELIEFS.

The state has never had a stronger case against OSA. Many critics share a common fear which lingers from the past encounters of their formidable foe. This fear not only decreases their confidence and morale, but lessons their general trust in the judicial system.

A Church has more sway over most government and judicial bodies then an individual. The word "Church" in itself has connotations of a good entity. Most government and judicial bodies are overworked. The most work, their hardest work, would be that work which is controversial , especially that which involves the press. Therefore, these government and judicial bodies would unconsciously give the critics the "run around". This is no claim that some agencies or bodies aren't infiltrated, but at least some of the infiltration is an illusion.

I am glad the civil case is in Schaeffer's good hands. Don't let Rinder fool you. He's just as nervious as Minton is. I have't found any rules limiting the quantities, duplications, overlaps , of any kind of existing criminal complaints. As long as the form is filled out correctly. If I were the a critic, I would not let one of my boys go to jail and watch Rinder use Minton like a puppet. ALL of the US government is NOT in bed with OSA. There are both good and bad people everywhere, including OSA, and the United States Government.

You may be a little scared of OSA, but the Church of Scientology, by the words of LRH, are utterly terrified of the United States Government.

I leave USENET now without guilt knowing that I have done my very best to help my fellow man. I have left you something unique you will perceive when the time is right. Its up to you, not me, to use it.

I only hoped others could be freed to enjoy their lives as much as I plan to enjoy mine.

LOGIC18