Tag Archives: John Kurtz

Liberty & Justice for John Kurtz?

Posted on November 14, 2011 by admin
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Charges Against Food Not Bombs Activists Dropped

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin

Charges Against Food Not Bombs Activists Dropped by John Kurtz August 26, 2011 On August 19th Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced that he will drop the charges against the recently arrested Food Not Bombs activists. This includes 25 people charged … Continue reading →

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Julian Heicklen Arrested By Chief Judge Belvin Perry

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

Julian Heicklen Arrested By Chief Judge Belvin Perry August 22, 2011 By John Kurtz Following Judge Perry’s arrest and sentencing of Mark Schmidter to 151 days in jail for handing out jury information at the Orange County Court House, civil … Continue reading →

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Put Down Your Rights and No One Needs to Get Hurt!

Posted on July 15, 2011 by admin

by Wendy McElroy, July 13, 2011 Original Source: The Future Of Freedom Foundation Few activities are as dangerous as watching a cop too closely, as John Kurtz knows well. Kurtz is the founder of the Orlando, Florida, branch of CopWatch, … Continue reading →

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John Kurtz’s Video Evidence

Posted on July 10, 2011 by admin

Orlando Copwatch’s John Kurtz was arrested on January 1, 2011 after he video taped OPD Officer Adam Gruler tasing and then pepper spraying a subdued and already handcuffed man. John was charged with Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer, Battery … Continue reading →

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Copwatch activist convicted of misdemeanor in New Year’s confrontation

Posted on July 8, 2011 by admin

An Orlando activist was convicted on a misdemeanor charge in Orange County last week, stemming from a controversial New Year’s Day confrontation with Orlando police officers. A jury acquitted John Kurtz, of Orlando Copwatch, on a felony charge of battery … Continue reading →

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John Kurtz’s Interview While Jury Deliberates – June 30, 2011

Posted on July 8, 2011 by admin

John Kurtz fields an interview while the jury deliberates. Later that same evening John was convicted of Resisting Arrest Without Violence and sentenced to 30 days in jail, 7 days already served and 1 year probation. One of the probation … Continue reading →

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kurtz Seeks Appeal on Misdemeanor Convictions

Posted on July 7, 2011 by admin

NEWS RELEASE July 7, 2011 – Orlando, FL Kurtz Seeks Appeal on Misdemeanor Convictions On June 30th Orlando Copwatch’s, John Kurtz, was found not guilty on the felony charge of Battery on a Law Enforcement , stemming from an incident … Continue reading →

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How To Send Mail To John Kurtz

Posted on July 2, 2011 by admin

An email address has been set up to make the process of mailing John Kurtz less of a confusing ordeal. Please send your letters to iamjohnkurtz@gmail.com, they will be printed and mailed directly to the Jail.

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OrlandoCopwatch.com’s John Kurtz Jailed

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

The Jury is out after 2 long days of trial; the second day running all the way to 10PM on Thursday June 30th. John Kurtz has been convicted of resisting arrest without violence. John’s sentence, 30 days in a concrete … Continue reading →

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