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Index:

Carolyn Alsobrook
Follow-Up To Dell Corporation Fiasco
Letter To Dell CEO
Fraudulent Deletion Of Ledger Websites
Klee's Kaleidoscope
An Honest Business
Unbridled Fear
 

For reasons to become immediately obvious, this is a most unusual edition of this publication.  Normal subject and issue coverage and format will be suspended.  … Until next week.  For nearly a year, have deliberately withheld information from the readership to protect the best legal interests of a former writer, falsely accused of crimes she did not commit by exceptionally corrupt and abusive government.  Doing so, presented an enormous ethical dilemma.  What comes first?  The right of the public to know?  -- Or the inalienable right of someone falsely accused, to justice and due process?

Without question, any information presented would have been immediately used by corrupt and abusive prosecutors and the 33rd Judicial District Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) against my former writer, Carolyn Alsobrook.  Ms. Alsobrook was deliberately targeted by District Attorney Sam "The Sham" Oatman and Nazi NET thugs because she had the courage to publicly stand up against them. ... Boldly, presenting highly unflattering material in this publication.

What makes this issue particularly gut-wrenching is the fact these cowardly goons went after Alsobrook, instead of their true target, me.  To falsely accuse this publisher of bogus crimes would have been a bit too obvious.  Would not have flown since I have no criminal past, -- and everyone would have known who and why.  Instead, these gutless bastards chose to frame an innocent writer working for me.  In a deliberate unsuccessful attempt to intimidate this publication.

A warrant for Ms. Alsobrook's arrest had been fraudulently issued prior to October 9, 2001, the day of her arrest.  Unknown to her at the time, she was charged with possession of marijuana and forgery.  Again, the charges were false, fraudulently and maliciously brought.  The felony forgery, containing multiple counts, subsequently went before the Llano County Grand Jury and was no-billed.  That's right.  The Nazi occupying the District Attorney's office was not able to secure an indictment against Carolyn.  Imagine that.  Who'd a 'thunk' it, no?

The Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana did not fly either.  Was dismissed by Llano County Attorney Cheryll "Maybe" Mabray for lack of evidence.  Fancy that.   Couldn't be, could it?  Readers are reminded this sad excuse for a "prosecutor" is, to put it bluntly, kindly and much too generously, seriously ethically-challenged herself on a variety of different issues as reported in earlier editions of this publication.  -- No question, Ms. Mabray is proof positive reverse Darwinism is alive and well in Llano County.  … Survival of the unfittest. This outrageous self-serving piece of human excrement had refused for years to provide Ms. Alsobrook any assistance in obtaining a protective order against her abusive common law husband, Danny O'Leary.

Amazingly, the pot charge was not even initially filed in the right jurisdiction by NET goons.  With no-bill of the forgery and possession of marijuana dismissed, the only charge left was an incredibly ludicrous bogus Resist Arrest, falsely alleged, resulting from the October 9 arrest itself.  -- A charge, corrupt NET bastards, as the vicious attack dogs they truly are, sunk their fangs into and would not let go.

Had our outrageously corrupt and abusive District Attorney been truly interested in justice, however, he would have aggressively pursued far more serious charges against a number of people, including NET goons themselves, directly involved in the aiding and abetting of former fugitive David Willard.  To do so, however, would have unacceptably spotlighted criminally-protected NET involvement in the manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine.  -- An exceptionally lucrative business for local officials.

Sadly, Alsobrook was a far safer and easier target.  More importantly, making an example of her for turning on them was exponentially more useful and productive.  Served as warning to anyone thinking of exposing them, dire consequences of such boldness.  Consequently, Carolyn was forced to go to court on the phony Resist Arrest, and wisely demanded a jury trial.  -- A trial to be heard in front of Burnet County "Judge" Martin McLean.

Readers will recall this is the same outrageous jackass responsible for having this publisher ejected from the Burnet County Library System after receipt of a certified mail return receipt letter accusing moonlighting Burnet County Deputy Bill Featherston of illegally installing key-sniffing software on public computers, stealing passwords of three Ledger websites, and criminally deleting them a total of five times over a period of several days earlier this year.

Readers will recall this publisher and the dear ole' "Judge" had a heated confrontation in the Courthouse the day this writer was ejected.  Initiated by "His Honor" outside the building while on my way to confront another sad excuse for a "prosecutor", Burnet County Attorney Robert Klaeger.  -- Who had supposedly ordered the ejection.  This gutless excuse for a public official was conveniently not in his office, and has to date not supplied this publisher with written explanation.  … Hey, Bobby?  What are you so afraid of, fool?  … Almost forgot, the ejection and First Amendment issues raised as well as the criminal hacking attacks have not been resolved.  Right, "Counselor"?  ACLU litigation and/or federal prosecution remain a possibility and no resolution is yet in sight.  Tough, isn't it?

Since Klaeger was to prosecute the Resist Arrest, however, and particularly since it was to be heard in front of McLean, was quite concerned my presence at trial would jeopardize Carolyn's case.   Both men had to have known Alsobrook was being prosecuted for one reason and one reason only, -- for having had the guts to post material on this website terribly unflattering to NET and our corrupt and abusive District Attorney.  If not, both are aggressively stupid and had not done their homework.  Highly unlikely, they could have been so egregiously ignorant of reality, however.  Just outrageously abusive of power.  Had Klaeger's intentions been truly honorable, he would never have proceeded with the Resist Arrest prosecution.  "His Honor", the "Judge" would have quickly found a way to dump the bogus case.

Strongly and repeatedly expressed my concerns of attending to defense counsel, who expressed no misgivings regarding my presence.  Attendance is indeed a right, but wanted to be sure it would do no damage to the defendant.  … Certainly, desperately wanted to be there, front and center, directly in the face of the outrageous turkey and sad excuse for a "jurist" presiding.

Carolyn's best interests came first, however.  Although Alsobrook attorney Nina Sanchez Willis surprisingly expressed absolutely no reservations nor objection to my presence and did not discuss the issue in any great detail, suspected she may have thought my being there could be useful.  … Bringing us to the morning of the trial, Tuesday, October 1.

Knew it was going to be an interesting day shortly after arriving at the Courthouse Annex.  Amusingly, immediately ran into "His Honor", the "Judge" in the most unlikely of places.  -- The men's room.  Imagine that.  … There he was, preening, primping, and fastidiously arranging his feathers in front of the mirror.  Surprised his image didn't crack the glass.  … Apparently, Marty has no private facilities in this truly beautiful Taj Mahal of a building, and is forced to cavort with the dregs of society, -- the likes of this writer.   … Right, "Judge"?

Pulled up alongside, and immediately declared:  "Good morning, "Judge".  How are you today?"  Startled, he either didn't recognize me immediately or was, more likely, taken aback by my aggressiveness.  Exchanged pleasantries while he furiously worked at plastering down a few noncompliant, apparently annoyingly uncooperative strands of hair.  … Shouldn't have bothered, "Judge", -- hopeless and a waste of time.  Getting older and decrepit, -- like the rest of us.  Live with it.  No one cares what the hell you look like, anyway.

Cheerfully, then asked him where his new courtroom was.  ... Didn't think to ask if I was already there.  … Hell, had all I could do to stifle a laugh, regardless.  -- The utter ridiculousness of the entire fiasco:  outrageous pretense, unadulterated bullshit, and glaring phony lack of substance was a bit too much to handle with a straight face.  … Have lost all patience and tolerance for glaring hypocrisy and self-serving façade.  Especially for a "jurist", unfit to be dog catcher.  What made it unbearably hysterical was the location, -- the rest room.  Of all places.  What better place and more fitting tribute, no?

After initial encounter with "His Majesty", the "Judge" in the most unlikely of places, amusingly knew I had made the right decision to attend the trial.  Was determined to stick out like a sore thumb, front and center, hoping my presence would be an outrageous pain in the ass.  … Must have been.  Deliberately, didn't get up and move when jury selection began and jurors were instructed to move to the front row of the visitor's gallery.   … Precisely where I was perched.  -- After all, have a carefully crafted immensely useful image of being an unadulterated a-shole to maintain and nourish.  … Indeed, taken years to perfect.  Painstakingly, raised to an art and science.  Why foolishly jeopardize it?

Jurors were asked to sit down one next to the other as their names were called.  … The first, right next to this writer.  Amusingly, authorities apparently did not know what to do.  The process went on for quite some time before one of the constables asked me to move and sit in the corner.  … Complied, having all I could do to stifle a laugh.  Incredibly surreal and comical to think what must have gone through jurors' minds.  … Who the hell IS this jackass?

The constable, not knowing this writer, didn't quite understand what to make of the situation.  Amusingly and of all places, later followed me into the men's room during a break and asked again if I was an "observer", as informed earlier when asked for a juror card before proceedings started.  Once again told him, indeed so.  Then asked, if I was with local media. Promptly informed him I published The Ledger, targeting corrupt and abusive government officials.

Certainly, immediately raised his dander and got his undivided attention in the men's room, -- an amusingly comical place to attract such insatiable interest, no? Asked me once again what I had just said.  Quickly repeated the same, adding I've been doing this for nearly the last four years.  … Never a dull moment.  Amazing, the level of business that can go on in the john.  Spoke to him later in the courtroom during lunch break.  Still amusingly looked confused and taken aback.  … Result of the insane mesmerizing effect of the jackass publishing this website, no doubt.

Joking aside and as painfully obvious, this writer has absolutely no respect any longer for the judicial system in this once great country.  None at all.  Without question, it is outrageously corrupt, abusive, self-serving, and has little to nothing to do with justice.  A money-making sham.  An outrageous scam.  No more.  No less.  Guilt or innocence, despite strong claims to the contrary by "judges" and "prosecutors", has little relevance to the legal process.  Worse yet, defense counsel has all too often become an outrageous part of the problem.  All the above is precisely why this writer was so determined to stick out in court like a sore thumb and be as much a pain in the ass as possible without overstepping the line.

... Having gotten a bit ahead with the itinerary in the last few paragraphs and again returning to the story, several minutes after 9AM showtime, the "Judge" dutifully entered the courtroom and sat down.  Incredibly, not all the attorneys were there.  Neither was Alsobrook.  We sat for fifteen minutes cooling our heels, before "His Honor" began to rightfully lose patience and threatened contempt if the situation was not quickly resolved.  … Readers should remember the jury pool had been forced to take time from work, only to sit and wait.  Jurors are paid $6 a day, -- and the judge is required by law to outrageously ask if they wish to donate it to charities supposedly serving the legal process.

Approximately twenty minutes late, festivities finally got under way.  "His Honor" skillfully addressed the courtroom, having had years to polish his exceptionally glib style.  Indeed, put Bill Clinton to shame.  While lacking substance and principle, Mr. McLean, like his counterpart in Llano County, J.P. Dodgen, indeed has boundless charisma and charm.  These men are bright, intelligent, --  brilliantly facilitating the money-making function of their courts.

Burnet County Attorney Robert Klaeger addressed the jury pool briefly before handing over the reins to defense counsel Nina Sanchez Willis.  Willis spent a considerable amount of time skillfully questioning potential jurors.  … Cleverly making the point from the beginning she would be nowhere near as brief as the prosecutor.  Her law partner, Robert Malcolm, recorded relevant juror information as Willis worked the pool.  Carefully examining the beliefs of potential jurors, a few were subsequently called up to the bench and further questioned by Malcolm in front of the "Judge".

As Sanchez-Willis', Malcolm's probing was quite skilled and in depth.  Alsobrook was well-served by her defense team.  Wound up with a panel of six who seemed quite capable and demonstrated intense interest during the proceedings.  Exactly, what the defense wanted.  Jury selection is indeed an extremely interesting process to observe.  Can only imagine how even more painstaking it must be in a capital case.

Testimony began with the County Attorney calling one of the worst Nazi goons on the Narcotics Enforcement Team, Sergeant "Investigator" Jimmy Hopkins.  Readers will recall Jimmy Boy is the same Nazi thug who falsely swore affidavits in the Mirelez cases as reported earlier in this publication.  Hopkins was impeccably attired for court, appearing nowhere near what he normally looks like during performance of his "duties" as "Investigator".

This corrupt and abusive goon usually looks like a gorilla.  The appearance is designed to intimidate, -- and is also the reason why most people would run the other way should he approach them.  Would never take him for being a police "officer" as later pressed by defense counsel Robert Malcolm under examination.  The County Attorney surprisingly appeared ill-prepared for prosecution, briefly leading Hopkins through the series of events leading to the Alsobrook arrest.

Turns out, Hopkins has been terrorizing the public for 19 years as a police "officer".  Claimed on the stand Alsobrook was reported to be carrying 40 pounds of marijuana in her car prior to the arrest.  Forty pounds.   One hell of a lot of pot.  For an area like this, would have indeed made her a kingpin if true.  Readers should understand quantities seized are, with extremely rare exception, small, -- usually well under an ounce.  The same people are arrested over and over again by NET thugs to justify the existence of this corrupt Nazi organization, -- and provide cover for its highly lucrative activities in the production and distribution of methamphetamine.

While Nazi NET thugs falsely stated they had found pot in Alsobrook's car at the time of her arrest, Hopkins admitted on the stand that was not the case.  The phony false report of a forty-pound stash was used to justify a violent arrest assault on Alsobrook by four NET thugs in unmarked cars.  Alsobrook had no idea who these goons were and had tried to outrun them, fearing for her safety.  Was roughly handled and roughed up after capture.

Hopkins repeatedly perjured himself on the stand claiming Alsobrook had tried to bite, kick, supposedly struggling.  Readers should understand Carolyn weighs approximately 130 pounds and is about 5 ft. 9 in. in height.  In her early forties.  All four bastards are burly goons.  Better part of three hundred pounds, each.  Hopkins himself admitted on the stand he was able to manage her himself.  Imagine that.  Who'd a 'thunk' it, no?  Also admitted she did NOT bite or kick him.  … Just "tried" to, according to this lying bastard.  … Hey, Jimmy?  How do you sleep nights?  How do you look yourself in the mirror, mornings?  This incredibly sad sack of shit continues to maraud and plunder innocent citizens in the 33rd Judicial District with impunity.

When pointedly questioned by defense council Robert Malcolm, Hopkins again perjured himself claiming no knowledge of Alsobrook's common law husband Danny O'Leary and their pending divorce.  Readers are reminded O'Leary is another sad sack of shit working for NET as a CI, confidential informant.  The earlier raid on the Alsobrook residence was initiated by Danny Boy, -- who wanted his common law wife in jail.  His contact information, both business and personal, was published earlier on this website so innocent people could protect themselves from this lying son of a bitch, in bed with NET thugs.

Readers should clearly understand anyone successfully identifying a confidential informant should come forward to this publication.  The allegations will be checked out.  If true, all contact information for the CI will immediately be posted on this website.  Public exposure is the only way to stop these lying bastards from threatening innocent citizens.  All provide false information to Nazi NET goons in return for special treatment.  All.  None can be trusted.

On the stand, Hopkins admitted no weapon was found in Alsobrook's car, as also falsely claimed prior to capture to justify a violent aggressive arrest.  Interestingly, before Hopkins took the stand, Burnet County Attorney Robert Klaeger slyly and disingenuously instructed jurors they should not be offended by some of the language to be heard in testimony, claiming Alsobrook said to arresting "officers":  "Fuck you, cops."  The apparent aim of this fully-stated obscenity by Klaeger in open court was apparently to cleverly shock and prejudice the jury against Alsobrook.  When questioned on the stand, Hopkins testified she said:  "F you, cops, I'm not going to jail."  Interesting, isn't it?  Unlike the County Attorney, the NET goon was hypocritically concerned with juror sensitivities.  Precious, isn't it?  Especially since the vocabulary of these gutless bastards on the "job" is limited to four-letter language.

During examination, defense counsel Robert Malcolm successfully managed to get Hopkins to admit both the felony forgery and possession of marijuana charges were dropped.  It was a clever ploy to make the jury aware there was no substance to the charges Alsobrook had originally been arrested for.  Stunningly, the County Attorney did NOT immediately object. Incredibly, remained silent.  Allowed the jury, information highly prejudicial to the government's quickly deteriorating "case".

During lunch break, had a chance to speak with Alsobrook and both defense attorneys.  Interestingly, the lawyers asserted the County Attorney had lost interest in continuing the prosecution, offering a plea bargain they thought Alsobrook should accept.  The government would drop the Resist Arrest if Carolyn would plead guilty to a speeding ticket, $500 fine, $178 court costs.  A minor, Class C misdemeanor.  Both strongly urged their client to accept.

Later, privately, Carolyn asked what she should do.  Quickly responded it was her decision and totally up to her.  No way would it been proper for me to in any way influence her, one way or the other.  Asked both defense counsel why Klaeger did not vigorously and immediately object to defense introduction of the fact the earlier charges had been dismissed.  Both claimed the County Attorney had lost all interest in pursuing Alsobrook, suddenly supposedly realizing she was indeed a victim of her husband's abuse.  Her physical appearance before the jury, looking like a middle-aged housewife victimized by her spouse, was also supposedly a factor in his decision.  She is currently suffering health problems and did not look well at all.  Incredibly, Klaeger indeed admitted before the jury he thought Alsobrook was victimized by her husband.

It should be clearly understood, both defense counsel did what was in the best interest of their client.  Absolutely, no question.  There was no evidence of collusion between them and the prosecutor.  None.  Always, extremely suspicious of this kind of thing, however, since it has happened so many times in the past in other circumstances and totally unrelated cases presided over by attorneys in this area.  Asked both counsel whether there had been plea bargaining negotiations regarding this case, and it was asserted nothing out of the ordinary other than routine feelers, etc..  Their response was credible.  Then again, I wasn't there and cannot make any judgments.  Gut feeling, however, is they were truthful.

Their rationale for accepting the plea bargain was no different than that given by any good attorney, acting in the best interest of a client.  -- Don't gamble.  Don't subject a client to greater legal and financial risk than necessary, etc..  Nothing out of the ordinary, there.  Had I been an attorney, would have likely counseled for professional reasons, exactly the same.  There is, however, one extremely nagging question to be asked and answered.  Undeniably, the bottom line principle.  Was justice truly served?

The tragically stark answer is no.  Sickeningly, so.  While Alsobrook may have indeed been responsible for other offenses not charged, and is incredibly guilty of exceptionally poor judgment, she was not guilty of any of the charges filed against her.  Not one of them.  There is absolutely no question of this.  The felony forgery and pot possession were dismissed.  Although far from finished presenting their case, defense counsel was kicking serious ass on the Resist Arrest at trial and would have likely won.  … Although no one knows for sure. It's always a gamble. Always.

... Least of all, was Carolyn guilty of a speeding infraction, however.  Excessive speed is not always a winnable offense for prosecutors and is often defensible depending on exigent circumstances.  Certainly, trying to escape from unknown goons in unmarked vehicles wildly pursuing her, and fearing for her life and physical well-being, would have been defensible.  Hard to believe any jury would have convicted her on such a count had it been originally brought and prosecuted by Klaeger.  Such charge was never made.

Compounding this case was a desperate attempt by NET to sabotage the defense the morning of trial.  Defense witness Michael Smith was conveniently arrested for bond forfeiture on an unindicted Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon charge.  More than likely related to the Alsobrook arrest.  Smith had come out of his home with a weapon, not knowing what in hell was going on when Carolyn was being arrested.  Also an arrest warrant had been issued for Alsobrook on a Williamson County phony hot check charge.  Corrupt NET bastards were determined to win the Resist Arrest any way they had to.  Do you understand, readers?  NET deliberately prevented a defense witness from testifying at trial, outrageously obstructing justice in this case, -- with impunity.  Was also behind the phony hot check arrest warrant.  Anything to further prejudice the jury against her.

Irony? The bad check was an Advanced Marine business check signed by Danny O'Leary, payable to Carolyn Alsobrook.  It was cashed by Alsobrook in Williamson County, and unknown to her, was returned for insufficient funds.  It bounced some time ago.  Yet, an arrest warrant was conveniently issued and Alsobrook only became aware of it at the time of the Resist Arrest trial.  Interesting, isn't it?  Authorities in Williamson County couldn't supposedly read O'Leary's signature on the bottom of the check issued to Alsobrook.  So instead of arresting the son of a bitch who wrote the check, they issued a warrant for Alsobrook.  Makes no difference to them who the guilty party is.  As long as they nail someone, anyone.  Goddamned American system of "justice", no?

Bottom line?  This trial had absolutely nothing to do with justice.  Nothing.  It had to do with money and abuse of power.  In the United States, everything is assbackwards.  Day is night.  Night is day.  And shit 'don't' stink.  The Nazi NET thug on the stand, who belongs in prison locked up for the rest of his life, is free to continue his outrageous plundering and abuse of innocent citizens.

The innocent defendant is forced to plead to a speeding charge she was not guilty of.  -- And forced she was.  It was the only easy way out.  Justice?  What the hell's that?  The goddamned County made out like the true bandit it is, that day.  Alsobrook was fined $500 and an additional $178 in "court costs".  For a "crime" she did not commit.  She was looted an additional $300.50 including fees for a hot business check she did NOT write.  Another $300 was stolen from her at the time of arrest by NET bastards and never found its way into the property inventory.  That's right, these goddamned Nazi "officers" are common thieves.  Ordinary street thugs.

So.  Justice?  What in hell is that?  No longer exists.  If the County Attorney had any real interest in it, he would never have prosecuted the Resist Arrest.  His phony assertion he wasn't aware of Alsobrook's victimization prior to trial is not credible.  His glaring lack of preparation, knowledge of the case, and performance in court were pathetic.  Then again, doesn't matter, does it?  After all, he did his "job", didn't he?  Successfully lined Burnet County coffers.  "His Honor", the "Judge", hypocritically and haughtily pontificated at length regarding his supposed reluctance to stop the trial and accept the plea, but after all "justice" was what was supposedly important, echoed by the equally outrageously hypocritical County Attorney.  -- A crock of shit, the jury apparently bought.

Strongly believe both officials knew precisely what they were doing, -- and it had nothing whatsoever to do with "justice".  County coffers were improperly lined off the back of an innocent defendant. Both officials ensured NET would successfully intimidate other sources from coming forward and standing up against these outrageously corrupt and abusive bastards.  … As a result of all that Alsobrook had been put through.  Great deterrence, isn't it, to anyone coming forward and speaking the truth?

Apparently, both the "Judge" and County Attorney were not in a hurry to wind up the matter.  Will allow her to wait until January to settle the speeding ticket and pay the fine by mail.  Interesting, isn't it?  Warmly considerate, no?  Think it's over, and the woman will finally be left the hell alone?

While defense counsel did all they could for their client, did it well, and unquestionably in her best legal interests, justice was not served.  Far from it.  Left the courtroom feeling sick, -- and several days later feel no better about what transpired that day.  Once again, ashamed to be an American and at what has happened in this once formerly great country.  Sadly, we are but a small fraction of what we used to be.

Long-term readers will recall attorney Nina Sanchez Willis was twice ferociously skewered on this website.  The first, shortly after publication launch, while she was NET prosecutor.  This publication strongly stands behind that skewering.

The second occurred shortly after Ms. Willis was retained as counsel in the Alsobrook cases.  Remarks made at that time regarding San Antonio attorney Michael Orbelo's unethical sharing of confidential information provided by this writer to him and later shared with Sanchez-Willis also stands.

Pointed commentary and conjecture regarding Ms. Willis' legal fees and possible kickbacks to NET and/or local officials do not.  Were terribly unfair and unjust.  Sanchez-Willis has placed no pressure on this writer at any time.  None.  Would have made absolutely no difference, had she.  Her conduct over the last year, however, has been exemplary and truly a class act.  Had twice earlier expressed the fact she reads this publication and was aware of both skewerings.  Although going no further, it was obvious she was not pleased, -- to grossly understate the obvious.  Immediately informed her any response would be published in its entirety with no editing.

Also became quite obvious several months after her involvement in these cases, however, I had made a tremendous and horrendous mistake regarding her intentions and loyalties.  Privately expressed so to her, with deep regrets, several times.  Could not correct the record until now, however, because it would not have been in the best legal interests of Alsobrook.  There was no way to offer public apology without going into why the remarks were made in the first place.  The reasons about to be given are not offered as excuse but explanation.

Any trust or confidence in Sanchez-Willis at the time of launch of this publication was non-existent due to her stint as NET prosecutor.  Her handling of the Willard prosecution remains highly questionable to this day.  As reported earlier, this writer and the attorney met on a Burnet street during the summer over a year ago when she tentatively but boldly asked "… Are… are you, Tim?  … Tim Chorney?" and warmly introduced herself.  -- Hell, at that point would have pled guilty to anything.  Claimed to be anybody she wanted me to be.  Joking aside, didn't immediately recognize her name as she had recently married and is now using Willis.

… Also, looked quite differently than a picture published earlier in local media, and therefore did not immediately know who she was until we spoke further.  Finally realizing her identity, had no idea what she was up to.  What the "game" was, -- as I had earlier savagely and publicly skewered her.  … Why in hell would this woman introduce herself so pleasantly, seemingly unconcerned about past history?  What was up her sleeve, so to speak?  Immediately taken in, however, as any common fool, with her immense charm and exceptionally beautiful and seductive smile.   ... Then again, this writer is glaringly no less a dog than any other man.  … Just a little more honest and candid about admitting it.

A few weeks later or so, received a ride from her from Burnet to Kingsland while thumbing.  -- Hell of a lot cheaper than putting a motorhome out on the road trying to get around.  At that time, it became quite clear Orbelo had betrayed this writer, providing Sanchez-Willis with information regarding the Mirelez cases I had given him earlier.  My agreement with Orbelo by mutual desire and consent was that our professional relationship was to remain confidential.  He breached that agreement.  Sanchez-Willis had used knowledge of that relationship to unsuccessfully probe this writer for information.  -- She was working on another Mirelez case at the time.  When I turned the tables on her, she clammed up and would not provide information of her own.  Consequently, the lack of trust exponentially shot up.

Although extremely distrustful of Nina at the time, would certainly have shared information and would have closely worked with both attorneys had they been forthright, honest, candid, and upfront.  They were not.  Complicating matters was identities of sources had to be protected.  -- Understandably, not particularly useful policy to lawyers defending clients.  Orbelo had also unethically asked this writer be part of the legal process by signing an affidavit to the effect Mirelez could not receive a fair trial in Llano County.  Quickly, refused.

While certainly true, there is no way media of any kind can ethically participate in such legal process.  … Even an outrageously wildly unorthodox publication such as this, priding itself in following few of the rules.  There was also the consideration I would have been forced to publicly disclose the identity of the property owner who had so generously allowed this writer to park an RV on his Kingsland property free of charge.  Immediately received the boot, however, after publishing the edition covering the Alsobrook false arrest.

Apparently, NET goons or the DA's office placed pressure on the property owner.  Small price to pay, however, for standing up and skewering these outrageously corrupt and abusive Nazi bastards on this website. Would do it again in a heartbeat.  NET and the DA knew precisely where my RV was parked.  NET confidential informant Danny O'Leary, Alsobrook's common-law husband, had told them.

Sadly, Mirelez was sold out and ill-served by counsel. -- Despite the fact the DA had no case.  Orbelo was extremely distrustful of email communication and would not directly correspond.  His process server subsequently refused to share requested detailed information regarding final resolution.

Precisely why attorneys are so badly distrusted.  Precisely as well why this writer was so suspicious of Sanchez-Willis and her motives.  As previously and privately stated, however, truly sorry for the earlier public remarks regarding legal fees and possible kickbacks, Nina.  Deeply regret them.  As things turned out, certainly uncalled for and outrageously unfair.  Also, deeply regret I couldn't publicly correct the record until now.  As privately stated, has truly bothered me for months.

Considering how difficult Alsobrook was to professionally work with, can also say counsel must have more than earned her fees.  -- At least she was paid, however.  This writer was not.  Carolyn was extremely difficult to work with.  Combative, late, sometimes failed to show up.  Despite all, her decision to come forward and courageously stand up against NET and a corrupt and abusive District Attorney is remarkable and cannot be ignored or minimized.  Also, amusingly and conveniently, forced the rats out of the woodwork.

Her material, although never completed, was indeed helpful and provided valuable insight into outrageous corruption and abuse in this area.  At the same time, it was frequently self-serving and contained several  inaccuracies, discovered months after posting.  Precisely the risk an unfunded publication runs, operating without funds or resources.  Alsobrook has been asked to correct the record.  Inaccuracies, however, do not destroy the thrust and impact of her material, -- or its relevance and substance.

Carolyn has been living in Florida for quite some time.  As any beguiling feline, always successfully lands on all fours securely on the ground, no matter the height.  Always manages to get someone to provide aid, assistance, shelter, and even transportation.  … The Camaro "keyed" by NET goons the day of her arrest was paid for by an admirer years ago.  Interesting, isn't it?  While legal fees are indeed outrageously high and unaffordable to most, even managed to get someone to foot that bill.  Fascinating, isn't it?  … Hell, I can't even embarrass any of you into donating a used computer to replace the failing laptop this material is being typed on.  -- To say nothing of financial assistance and advertising in this publication.  Then again, I don't have her charm and charisma.  And, more importantly, will never be beholden to anyone.

Unquestionably, has been the hardest hitting, most bruising aggressive edition to date.  Intentionally, so.  Will consequently lose readers as a result.  Couldn't care less.  Truth remains truth, regardless.  … Sadly, a moving target in the 33rd Judicial District.  For those who remain, beg you to finally wake up and force badly needed change.  Your silence is cowardly and contributes to the status quo.  Without your blessing and blissful ignorance, the corrupt and abusive bastards who run and own this area would be powerless.  Never ever forget, your cowardly silence has enabled the outrageous corruption and abuse.

Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 17:26:38 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Tim Chorney" <tchorney@yahoo.com> | This is Spam | Add to Address Book
Subject: Re: AT20020803_0000009749 Site Problem or Error
To: dhs_on-line_order@dell.com
 
 
 

Dear Mr. DeRosier,

Don't you think it a bit juvenile and in fact
aggressively stupid to use a Yahoo.Com server address
to spoof and illicitly sign this publication up for
unrequested "services"?  ... To both email addresses
listed on the header of the last message sent on
Sunday?  Think Mr. Dell would approve of such waste of
company time and tactics?  Think the U.S. Attorney or
Yahoo would be as amused as this writer?  Regardless,
thanks for the laugh and additional fodder for the
website.  Am deeply grateful.  ... Never a dull
moment.

Tim Chorney, Publisher
The Llano Ledger
http://www.llanoledger.com
P.O. Box 997
Buchanan Dam, Tx. 78609
 
 

Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 20:46:04 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Tim Chorney" <tchorney@yahoo.com> | This is Spam | Add to Address Book
Subject: Re: AT20020803_0000009749 Site Problem or Error
To: dhs_on-line_order@dell.com
CC: llanoledger@lycos.com
 
 
 

Dear Mr. DeRosier:

The following ignored snail-mailed letter to Mr. Dell
has been published in the last two editions of The
Llano Ledger.  Readers are entitled to know precisely
how Mr. Notebook and Dell Computer do business.
Indeed, a public service.  Will continue to be posted
weekly for months.  -- Until I get tired of it.

At that time, a new webpage on The Ledger website will
be created.  All correspondence between Mr. Notebook
as well as Dell "Support" and this writer will be
posted.  -- Again, the readership has the right to know
exactly how both companies operate.  … Particularly,
how poor "support" is at both firms.

Should your attorneys decide to sue, by all means do
so.  With an exceptionally corrupt and abusive court
system, Dell indeed would likely prevail.  Regardless
of the truth.  After all, your multi-billion dollar
corporation can easily financially impose its will.
Would be an empty victory for several reasons,
however.

First, would fully publicly demonstrate precisely how
abusive and repressive a powerful corporate entity can
be, -- ultimately costing market share.  After all,
why buy Dell when you can purchase HP, -- a company
far more attentive to customer concerns and
complaints?

Second, would certainly publicly expose Dell "Support"
for being inept, unresponsive, and profoundly
obfuscating.  Sadly, -- the number one problem in the
view of product users.   … Again, costing market
share.

Third, a suit would bring this publication additional
recognition nationally.  With readership exponentially
expanding, can only further aid and assist, no?

Fourth, should Dell prevail, this publication has no
assets, -- other than the piece of trash this message
is typed on.  Remember?  The supposedly "factory
refurbished" Latitude Mr. Notebook fraudulently sold
as rebuilt?

Fifth, this writer has no assets. Certainly, "judgment
proof", so to speak.  The truth regarding this entire
fiasco would come out in court for all to see,
regardless of whether or not Dell uses its
considerable assets to buy a favorable, self-serving
outcome.

So, should your legal beagles choose to file suit,
bring it on.  … Hardball?  You bet.  Can only wonder
how many others have had to put up with this same
crap, or worse.  While they had no options, this
publication certainly does.  Can indeed expose it to
the light of day.

Bottom line, Mr. DeRosier, is the fact the office of
the CEO has not had the courtesy nor seen fit to
answer the enclosed letter, preferring to stonewall.
-- Or possibly never received the letter at all.

… Could have been conveniently intercepted by a crony
in the Dell mail department?  After all, you knew full
well it was coming.  Nothing less than a response from
the office of the CEO is acceptable.

If his office indeed received the correspondence, it
is glaringly indifferent to unresolved customer
complaints.  Has apparently refused to right the wrong
regardless of legal culpability or lack thereof.

Certainly, aggressively stupid since you've already
likely lost more in sales than it would have cost to
correct the problem.  Corporate image is priceless,
isn't it, or has Dell Computer indeed grown too fat
and complacent to care?  -- Or is this merely a matter
of one Dell employee desperately trying to cover his
ass and/or that of his department?

Sincerely,
Tim Chorney, Publisher
The Llano Ledger
http://www.llanoledger.com
P.O. Box 997
Buchanan Dam, Tx. 78609

Michael Dell
Chief Executive Officer
Dell Computers
One Dell Way
Round Rock, TX  78682

August 18, 2002

Dear Mr. Dell:

A Dell factory refurbished Latitude was purchased from Mr. Notebook by [redacted] of [redacted] and donated to this non-profit publication about a year ago.  Despite a nearly $900 expenditure, this machine has been a piece of trash since purchase.  Support from Mr. Notebook was non-existent.  Sadly, Dell Support was not much better.

Clearly, after a year's worth of problems, factory "refurbished" does not mean factory "rebuilt".  Apparently, the hard disk, floppy, and CD drives were never replaced.  -- The most likely sources of product failure.  In addition, the supposedly replaced lithium-ion battery module has a design flaw.  Although the machine has always been run on AC power and the battery maintained at 100% charge, intelligence circuitry in the module failed, rendering the battery worthless.  -- Coincidentally occurred during the latest email foray with Dell Support regarding floppy disk failure.  … Aren't I lucky?  Incredibly blessed?

All that was requested from Dell Support this time around, however, was a pointer to diagnostics that would have pinpointed the problem with the floppy drive.  … Not absolutely sure yet whether the failure lies only in the drive itself, or may also involve the socket and possibly bugs in drivers common to both the floppy and CD ROM drives.  Sadly, the CD ROM has never worked flawlessly either and has had occasional problems of reliability.  … At least, it's still working, however.  Unlike the floppy.

While Dell Support indeed provided a pointer to diagnostics, the download ironically requires use of boot disk and floppy.  Indeed, a problem of not being able to get from here to there.  When pointed out to Support, received no further assistance, -- just an outrageous run around.  … Despite assurances on the Dell website such email support supposedly exists for life of the product.

Mr. Dell, I can certainly understand you cannot be aware of all problems within a large corporation.  You do, however, have unaddressed flaws with "refurbished" machines sold by disreputable vendors fraudulently and phonily invoking Dell corporate name, image, and prestige, and more importantly, horrendous problems with a totally unresponsive Dell Support division.  No question, it is doing damage to corporate public image and reputation.  Sadly, although your machines are extremely popular, the greatest problem I've heard from users is lack of support.  Can certainly attest to that from personal experience.

Support outrageously refused to provide an email address for your office, -- unlike HP and other corporations more responsive to unresolved customer problems and complaints.  … An email address would have certainly provided an easy practical way of sending the entire email exchange over the last year.  Would have sorely indicated glaring obfuscation, non-responsiveness, and interminable intentional delay.  Hard to believe you're unaware.  Than again, Dell Corporation could apparently care less.

Mr. Notebook sold the Latitude as a Dell factory refurbished machine, supposedly tested by Dell-trained technicians, clearly so indicated on the bottom of the computer.  Again, the floppy, CD, and hard drives apparently were never replaced.  The most likely components to fail.   Since factory refurbished clearly does not mean factory rebuilt, the computer is no more than a used machine.  … A machine that could have been bought for half the price at a resale shop.  Even less if purchased privately.  With the price of new notebooks precipitously dropping recently to the $900 range and technically capable of running circles around this dinosaur, assuredly have no intention of dumping additional money into this piece of trash.

Mr. Notebook, on the day of purchase, claimed this machine to be factory refurbished.  Repeatedly made the claim.  Clearly, it was not.  Mr. Notebook quickly washed its hands of this lemon, failing to answer follow-up correspondence from this publication regarding product failure shortly after purchase.  Have no intention of wasting additional time and effort haggling further with Mr. Notebook, -- other than to publish an investigative article exposing this entire fiasco.  After all, the public is entitled to know exactly how business was done.

Due to several serious problems never corrected by Dell or Mr. Notebook since purchase of this falsely alleged Dell factory refurbished product, however, can honestly say at this point I would never again purchase a Dell computer, -- new, used, or "factory refurbished".  From anyone.  Certainly would never encourage others to purchase Dell either.  Indeed, why take the risk and put up with the hassle?

Regardless of whether or not Dell Corporation is technically or legally responsible for fraudulent claims made by a vendor of Dell machines, the damage done to corporate image is indeed severe nonetheless.  The lack of competent support and assistance from Dell Corporation in the matter is stunning.  Certainly, costly in terms of good faith and product loyalty lost.  Regardless of legal responsibility.

Have enclosed the last few emails from Support upper management refusing to provide an email address for your office and highly indicative and glaringly demonstrative of ongoing obfuscation over the last year.  Little more than canned, computer-generated messages containing phony platitudes and false concern designed to obfuscate and stonewall rather than provide technical assistance or resolution.  Apparently, the problem is top-down, since tone and substance of upper management Support is no different than that of lower level techs.  Although unquestionably a public service, have held off publishing an investigative article until I hear from your office.

Sincerely,
 
 

Tim Chorney, Publisher
The Llano Ledger
http://www.llanoledger.com
tchorney@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 997
Buchanan Dam, Tx. 78609
_____________________________________________________________________________

From: dhs_on-line_order@dell.com | This is Spam | Add to Address Book
To: tchorney@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: AT20020803_0000009749 Site Problem or Error
Date: Tue 06 Aug 2002 08:39:05 CDT
 
 
 

Please include the following line in all replies.
Tracking number: AT20020803_0000009749
 

Dear Mr. Chorney,

Thank you for the additional information.  Please accept my apologies
for this inconvenience.  Please be advised that Mr. Dell does
not have an e-mail address for customer inquiries.  Anything
you wish directed to him must be done through standard letter
carrier.

If there is anything else I can do for you, please advise.

Respectfully,

M. C. DeRosier
Dell DHS Customer Care
DTG0368
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

If responding to me, please use the *REPLY* function of your
e-mail program.  This will keep the SAME SUBJECT LINE as our
e-mail.  Otherwise, your message may be delayed or lost.
     - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Visit the NEW Customer Care Website!
http://www.DellCustomerCare.com
     - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Visit the Dell T@lk Support Forum!
http://delltalk.us.dell.com
     - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Visit Dells Technical Support Center!
http://support.us.dell.com

> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Tim Chorney" <tchorney@yahoo.com>
> Sent: 05 Aug 02 20:26
> To: uscemcsd1@dell.com
>
>
> Dear Mr. DeRosier:
>
> You still have not answered my question regarding the
> email address of the office of the CEO.  While the
> nature of my business with that office is none of
> yours and your comments a bit presumptuous, suffice it
> to say the sheer volume of material I wish to send
> regarding this and earlier related matters make doing
> so electronically far more convenient.  To the point,
> are you refusing to provide this publication with an
> email address for Mr. Dell's office?  ... This is not
> the end of the matter, Mr. DeRosier, only the
> beginning.
>
> Tim Chorney, Publisher
> The Llano Ledger
> http://www.llanoledger.com
> P.O. Box 997
> Buchanan Dam, Tx. 78609
>
> --- csd@dell.com wrote:
> > Please include the following line in all replies.
> > Tracking number: AT20020803_0000009749
> >
> >
> > Dear Mr. Chorney,
> >
> > Thank you for contacting Dell Customer Care.  I
> > apologize for
> > any inconvenience this issue may have caused.  In
> > looking through
> > your history, my understanding is that this issue
> > revolves around
> > the floppy drive and battery malfunction.  The
> > on-line service
> > technician made the presumption that your unit was
> > still under
> > warranty and asked for the system Service Tag.
> >
> > Unfortunately, since this unit was not purchased
> > from Dell, we
> > are not obligated to offer warranty service.
> > Therefore, you
> > must seek repair or replacement through Mr.
> > Notebook.
> >
> > To answer your question, Mr. Michael Dell is our
> > CEO.  Our address
> > is as follows:
> >
> > Dell Computers
> > One Dell Way
> > Round Rock, TX  78682
> >
> > Once again, I apologize and truly regret any
> > inconvenience or
> > frustration this matter may have caused. We value
> > you as our
> > customer and your satisfaction is very important to
> > us.  If I
> > can be of further assistance, please advise.
> >
> > Respectfully,
> >
> > M. C. DeRosier
> > Dell DHS Customer Care
> > DTG0368
> > 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
> > Monday through Friday
> >
> > If responding to me, please use the *REPLY* function
> > of your
> > e-mail program.  This will keep the SAME SUBJECT
> > LINE as our
> > e-mail.  Otherwise, your message may be delayed or
> > lost.
> >      - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
> > Visit the NEW Customer Care Website!
> > http://www.DellCustomerCare.com
> >      - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
> > Visit the Dell T@lk Support Forum!
> > http://delltalk.us.dell.com
> >      - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
> > Visit Dells Technical Support Center!
> > http://support.us.dell.com
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: "Tim Chorney" <tchorney@yahoo.com>
> > > Sent: 03 Aug 02 21:05
> > > To: dellweb@dell.com
> > >
> > >
> > > * * * PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THE SUBJECT WHEN
> > REPLYING * * *
> > > * * * This is a feedback Message from the Dell
> > Online Communications Center. * * *
> > >
> > > Customer Information:
> > > ************************************************
> > > Name: Tim Chorney
> > > Email: tchorney@yahoo.com
> > > Service Tag:
> > > ***********************************************
> > > Topic: Site Problem or Error
> > > Customer Referring URL:
> >
> http://support.dell.com/us/en/emaildell/webmaster.asp
> > > Problem Description: Have some correspondence to
> > send Mr. Dell and was not able to find an email
> > address for the office of the CEO.  Can you kindly
> > supply one, please?
> > > Tim Chorney, Publisher
> > > The Llano Ledger
> > > http://www.llanoledger.com
> > > P.O. Box 997
> > > Buchanan Dam, Tx. 78609
> > > ***********************************************
> > > Sent to: webmaster@dell.com
> > > Referring URL:
> >
> http://support.dell.com/us/en/emaildell/webmaster.asp
> > > Remote Address:
> > > Remote Host:
> > > HTTP User Agent:
> > > Date submitted: 8/3/2002 9:05:01 PM

A letter To Burnet County Sheriff Joe Pollock has been posted recently.  Access it by clicking here.

As promised, the letter of complaint sent to Burnet County Judge Martin McLean, regarding fraudulent Ledger Maxpages and Stormpages site deletions originating from the Burnet County Library System and resulting in the ejection of this writer from library computers, has finally been posted.  Readers are reminded this is not the end of the matter.  Just the beginning.  For ongoing coverage of the criminal attacks as well as the letter to the Judge sent in response, click here.

Be sure to click on Klee's Kaleidoscope for Harvey Klee's latest edition.  This publication is a forum for a diversity of viewpoints. All are encouraged to submit material.

A rare commodity, honest businesses need a plug.  Although this publication receives no financial remuneration or funding of any kind from Mike's Transmission, this writer has personally known the owner of this new business quite some time and has enormous respect for his integrity.  Mike has had years of experience working on transmissions, -- foreign and domestic, standard and automatic.  This guy has heart and takes enormous pride in his work.  Give him a call at 915-423-1694.  The business is in the process of being launched.  If you like the quality of service, let me know.  Better yet, ask him to send a donation to the Ledger.

As strongly asserted in the last 75 editions, gut-wrenching fear generated by the Narcotics Enforcement Team is quite impressive. After all, these Nazi stormtroopers not only outrageously intimidate defendants and their gutless attorneys, but even innocent third parties who have suffered at their corrupt and abusive hands.

Recently, a source came forward with allegations regarding the death of a loved one under exceptionally curious circumstances. Sadly, the survivor got cold feet.

Most pointedly and quite publicly, how in hell do you expect these abuses to end if you don't have the guts to stand up and expose them to the light of day?

Every time a source cowardly runs the other way, the corrupt and abusive sons of bitches win. Every g-ddamned time. Worse yet, another nail is driven into the coffin of liberty.

If you don't have the courage to stand up and do the right thing, why should this writer continue to place himself in physical and legal jeopardy trying to expose the outrageous corruption and abuse?

Tim Chorney, Publisher
The Llano Ledger
 

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