Most Oklahomans are familiar with Joyce “Black Magic” Gilchrist, and the damage she did during her tenure with the Oklahoma City Police Department. She left behind a legacy of lies, scandal, and wrongful convictions that Oklahoma may never recover from. It would appear that they aren't even trying, though. Enter Elaine Taylor, who began working … Continue reading That Old Black Magic Has Oklahoma In Its Spell
Here we are, in the middling-end of August, looking again at the shenanigans in the case of Daniel Holtzclaw. By now, nothing should surprise us, and yet it still manages to. The latest is the failure of the court clerk to file Holtzclaw's Motion and Amendment when it was 'tendered for filing'” leading to … Continue reading HELP (not) WANTED: Court Clerk; No experience or ethics needed
The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has finally handed down a ruling of sorts in the case of Daniel Holtzclaw. More than a year of waiting resulted in mixed emotions when the ruling was read. Initially it looked as if Daniel Holtzclaw finally had a ruling in his favor, but upon reading the actual order, … Continue reading The Convoluted Consensus From The Court Of Criminal Appeals
The public is starting to look hard at the case of Daniel Holtzclaw, and with good reason. From the very first interviews right up until his sentencing, maneuvers were made to convict this police officer. That might sound trite, because after all, don't we want rapists convicted, and taken off the streets? We do, if … Continue reading Kim Davis, Advocate Investigator
Author's Note: I had originally decided to hold this article for various reasons. However, I do feel that any coverage that can bring awareness is a good thing, so I am releasing it a week after it was originally written. I attempted to update, but pardon any discrepancies I might have missed. Faithful followers of … Continue reading Daniel Holtzclaw Speaks Out
When dealing with the Oklahoma Criminal Court of Appeals, you have to be prepared to watch them like a hawk. In checking Daniel Holtzclaw's docket this morning, there was no change. This afternoon was a different story. Lo and behold, new entries! Exciting, right? Well. It seems that there was mysterious movement of 4 sealed … Continue reading Oklahoma, The Secrecy State
At the end of January, Daniel Holtzclaw had the first, of what will likely amount to many, parole hearings. He also had his first, of what will likely amount to many, denials of parole. Michelle Malkin's recent piece highlighting issues with the Parole Board is just one of the reasons Daniel Holtzclaw continues to battle … Continue reading Holtzclaw Parole Hearings and the Hollywood #Metoo Movement
Yesterday, the Oklahoma Criminal Court of Appeals finally updated Daniel's docket to release the state's request for more time. MORE TIME?! For those of us that have to wait for these updates to the docket to get this information, it is a maddening game. So to see why they wanted more time was almost like … Continue reading We Need More Time!
Once again, after a long wait, there is movement in the Daniel Holtzclaw case. Technically, at any rate. The state has filed yet another motion. I'll bet you can guess what for, too. That's right, today they filed a MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSE TO APPELLANT'S MOTION TO UNSEAL PROCEEDINGS. I swear, … Continue reading Hiding Behind Time
WHITE SUPREMACIST: a person who believes that the white race is inherently superior to other races and that white people should have control over people of other races A few days ago, I had the distinct misfortune of seeing sheer dumbassedness at work. Yes, I know that isn't a real word, but it's the best … Continue reading Daniel, Michelle, and White Supremacy
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