The Voice of North Idaho
Reporters: Shari Dovale and Bret Roush
Spokane, WA – The trial of Anthony Bosworth had very little to do with the actual charge against him, but everything to do with setting precedent for any other Patriots that choose to exercise their rights.
Evidenced by the multiple smokescreens presented by the Prosecution, from whether or not a permit was required to hold a protest rally on Federal Property to why ammunition was necessary to demonstrate your rights, none of these issues had any bearing on the actual charge of “Failure to Comply” with a Federal Officer’s order.
Judge John T. Rogers presided over the Bench Trial today of Anthony Bosworth, 42, of Yakima, who was arrested on February 25, 2015 during a demonstration at the Foley Federal building in Spokane over Tenth Amendment Rights.
Carrying an unloaded long rifle on an open Plaza, Law Enforcement for the US Marshall Service and Department of Homeland Security, citing US law 18 USC 930, charged that these firearms are unlawful on Federal Property and asked him to move to the City sidewalk.
Bosworth was slow to comply and thereby arrested. Video taken of the event by Maria Bosworth was entered into evidence. View it here.
Prosecutors state that the law, challenged by Bosworth as not applicable outside of the building, is in fact valid as the Plaza sits atop a hidden parking garage utilized by Federal employees, therefore it is part of the building.
Today’s trial generated another demonstration in support of Bosworth. Showing their solidarity, dozens of people rallied, many openly armed. Although the Federal Officers saw them, and talked with a few, none of the protesters were arrested or even asked to leave the grounds.
Other testimony worth considering included the only sign posted in the Plaza is the Bill of Rights. There is no sign forbidding weapons. Testimony was given that the people should know the rules for the Plaza through “General Knowledge.”
It was obvious that the judge understood this point, though Bosworth confused him early on. Every Federal Officer, when sworn in for testimony, affirmed under penalty of perjury that they would tell the truth. Bosworth, however, affirmed “So help me, God.” Judge Rogers, seemingly confused by this statement, needed clarification from Bosworth that this meant he intended to tell the truth.
Bosworth was found guilty of a single violation of “Failure to Comply”. (18 USC 930a) Sentencing is scheduled for November 10, 2015, pending appeal.
Anthony Bosworth after verdict:
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Way to stand up Voice of North Idaho!!
North Idaho babes with their AR15’s letting everyone know they’re not taking it any longer!!
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