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Dead Constitution See other Dead Constitution Articles Title: Historic Litigation Continues (IRS Silencing Bill Benson) FREEDOM ABOVE FORTUNE NEWS Historic Litigation Continues Dear Friends: I recently spoke with Jeffrey Dickstein, the lead trial counsel in my 2005 trial, and he provided me with an update of his legal efforts on behalf of Bill Benson, author of “The Law That Never Was”, a book full of evidence supporting the contention that proving the fraudulent ratification of the 16th Amendment. If you are able to provide any financial assistance to Bill and Jeff's historic efforts, please do so. They really need your help. Bill's mailing address is P.O. Box 550, South Holland, Illinois 60473 . Donations can be made payable to "BILL BENSON" . Place a note in the envelope that your donation is meant for the "16th Amendment litigation". Jeff's update is below: *************************** On May 10, 2007, the district court held the continued telephonic status conference originally requested by the IRS. The IRS sought the status conference because it wants information from Benson, including the names and addresses of those who may have purchased Benson's Reliance Defense Package. This info is typically given as part of the injunction under Section 6700 of Title 26. The IRS also wants information regarding the "16th Amendment Reliance Package" offered by FES. The court has not ruled on the IRS's motion for summary judgment for more than 18 months, and the IRS is apparently tired of waiting for the names. Prior to the original status conference, Benson filed Defendant's Reply to United States' Motion for Telephonic Status Hearing raising, among other issues, 5th Amendment protection from being compelled to give discovery. Each sale, if any, would be subject to a penalty. Furthermore, Section 6700 embraces elements of Section 7212, which makes the same conduct criminal. At the original status conference, the court suggested the government give Benson immunity to overcome his 5th amendment objections. Prior to the status conference, Benson filed "Defendant's Memorandum re May 10, 2007 Status Conference" in which he took the position that he was in essence being charged with criminal seditious libel, without indictment, and was therefore entitled to exercise a criminal defendant's right to remain silent as opposed to a witness' privilege not to incriminate oneself, which privilege may be overcome by a governmental grant of immunity. Benson also took the position that the government cannot be trusted with immunity protocol when it has taken the position that Benson's speech is false and the facts showing it is not false have been ruled "irrelevant." At the May 10th conference, the attorney for the government reported that it is in the process of seeking immunity for Benson. The court had not read Benson's Memorandum. Twice during the conference the court mentioned the grand jury, obviously totally confused/ignorant of the facts of the case. The court continued the status conference until June 6, 2007 to give the IRS the opportunity to continue its request for immunity. Benson asked the court to carefully read the Memorandum. I would find it difficult to believe the attorney general will not grant the IRS's request for immunity. The court has previously mentioned it will give Benson an opportunity to brief the issue if the immunity is given. Whether this is true or not remains to be seen. If immunity is given, Benson's refusal to answer questions on 5th Amendment grounds would subject him to imprisonment for contempt. Jeffrey A. Dickstein Attorney at Law ******************** ****************************************************************** -For those who have received this message as a forward from someone else, you can sign up to receive these messages directly by visiting http://www.freedomabovefortune.com and clicking on "Mailing List". -For those who are unfamiliar with what has transpired to date in this case, especially the recent acquittal on all charges leveled against me, please visit http://www.ninehundred.net/banister/ , http://www.joebanister.blogspot.com and http://www.freedomabovefortune.com (click on "IRS LOCKOUT UPDATE"). You can also find archives of informative radio shows at http://www.hearliberty.com . -Prayers in support of this effort are always welcomed and encouraged. Contributions to my legal defense fund are also welcomed due to the significant costs of defending against multiple and continuing IRS attacks. Checks or money orders are gratefully accepted and can be made payable to "Joseph Banister Legal Defense Fund", and mailed to 1805 N. Carson Street, Suite C, Carson City, Nevada 89701. Money orders may provide a greater degree of privacy to the donor than checks so use your own discretion based on the degree of privacy you desire. -Visit http://www.ninehundred.net/banister for more information as to how you can obtain information about my recent trial and contribute to my legal defense fund at the same time. -My sincere thanks to those who have prayed for the success of our efforts and/or contributed to my legal defense fund. Your continued support is enabling me to illustrate, in detail and in a very public manner, that the IRS does not prevail against citizens because the agency adheres to the rule of law, but that the IRS prevails against citizens because the agency ignores the law, twists the meaning of the law, and overwhelms the citizen with economic and legal burdens. In a school yard, such tactics are called "BULLYING". In a government setting, such tactics are called "TYRANNY". This effort is the equivalent of ganging up on the bully and sending him to reform school where he belongs. ***************************************************************** Kind regards, Joseph R. (Joe) Banister Former IRS Criminal Investigation Division Special Agent http://www.freedomabovefortune.com http://www.joebanister.blogspot.com II Chronicles 7:14: And my people, upon whom my name is called, being converted, shall make supplication to me, and seek out my face, and do penance for their most wicked ways: then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. George Orwell, 1984: "You are a slow learner, Winston," said O'Brien gently. "How can I help it?" he blubbered. "How can I help seeing what is in front of my eyes? Two and two are four." "Sometimes, Winston. Sometimes they are five. Sometimes they are three. Sometimes they are all of them at once. You must try harder. It is not easy to become sane."
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