On Friday I had my final sentencing hearing in VA stemming from
the video I made last Independence Day and the raid on my home. Since
then, my life has taken many interesting twists and turns and it's been
an incredible honor have had so many of you by my side during the
challenging times.
Judge Loraine Nordlund heard the case at the
plea hearing almost three months ago as well as for this most recent
sentencing hearing. She seemed to have completely reversed her attitude
since then. As I told The Washington Post reporter who was there
covering the hearing, Justiin Jouvenal, when I was in jail, I told every
guard I came into contact with, "You're a free, beautiful, independent
human being, and you should never let anyone tell you otherwise." Of all
the virtues of civil disobedience, having a chance to bring the message
to those who would never hear it otherwise, is the most satisfying.
I
got the feeling from Judge Nordlund that she had spent a good part of
her time since the last hearing considering the case, my activism, the
political implications of what the Park Police did, if not actually
watching a good chunk of our YouTube videos! At times I felt I was
talking to a fan! In the end, she sentenced me to three months
completely suspended and no probation, which was a pleasant surprise.
The last word we got from the prosecutor was that he was going to be
seeking a year of actual jail time, but even he seemed to have
dramatically backed down Friday. My attorney, Graziella Bianchi did an
incredible job and I would recommend her if you ever have criminal
issues in Virginia.
I've learned a lot from the last year and a
half and even matured in ways I didn't think were possible, most
importantly, in my attitude towards activism. I hope you know that we
have released the book I began writing in jail, FREEDOM!, which you can
get for free in every digital format including audiobook and order in
print at our new website:
thefreedomline.com.
I wrote it to be the ultimate way to share the message in a way that
will grow the movement. If we want to achieve a free society, we must be
ruthless in our efficiency at changing the way people fundamentally
think. I've made some adjustments based on this principle, and have a
major announcement coming on the 15th I think you'll like.
Liberated,
Adam
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