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 From : Terry Liberty-Parker                1:382/91.49     Mon 17 Jan 94 19:47 
 To   : All                                                                     
 Subj : The verdict in Georgia                                                  

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* Forwarded by Terry Liberty-Parker (1:382/91.49)
* Area : LIBERTY (LIBERTY)
* From : Mike Tanner, 1:204/9 (16 Jan 94 19:46)
* To   : Libernet
* Subj : The verdict in Georgia
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Many readers of this net are aware that Nancy Lord has been the attorney for the
owners of a Georgia hydroponics store on trial for "conspiracy" to "aide and
abet" the growing of marijuanna by "encouraging" people to grow pot by
"providing equipment and advise."  The verdict is now in: the couple were found
guilty and now face a potential sentence of life (yes LIFE!) in prison.  Scary
isn't it.  For two years the DEA (and National Guard) sat in front of the store
and recorded the license numbers of everyone who entered the store.  They then
subpoenaed the utility bills for everyone visiting the store.  If the bills were
high enough to suggest marijuana cultivation, the people were raided. While
bursting in on several little old ladies growing orchids and businessmen with
aquariums, they also arrested more than 30 pot growers.  The tail of this
investigation is one of nearly unprecedented government abuse of power.  Nancy
attempted to put the government's actions on trial and was so vigorous that she
was cited for contempt.  Sentencing will be March 31.


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Hello All!


Terry

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