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Capitol Update presented by Representative Ben Carpenter

Grand juries and the judicial branch.  Representative Ben Carpenter has championed the power of grand juries.  Here are some of the sections under Article I you should be aware of: Under Article I of the Alaska State Constitution the declaration of rights is clearly laid out. Section 1 states, This constitution is dedicated to the principles that all persons have a natural right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and the enjoyment of the rewards of their own industry; that all persons are equal and entitled to equal rights, opportunities, and protection under the law; and that all persons…
Reindict Margaret Murphy

Reindict Margaret Murphy

Alaskans and All Americans, Protect your Rights! (consider filling out and sending the below short message) Independent Prosecutor Clint Campion, campion@alaskalaw.pro WE the people ask that you seek a new indictment of Judge Margaret Murphy for lying under oath to the Grand Jury. Judge Matthews wrote, the “Independent Prosecutor may choose to present the case to the grand jury for a new indictment,” suggesting that even the Judge feels there is credible evidence. Alaskans are speaking up. They are fighting for the preservation of their rights to identify and hold accountable, those who are involved in governmental corruption. Thank you for…
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Weekly Zoom Meeting

Join our weekly Saturday 8pm Alaska Grand Juror Association meetings again. Link: Saturdays 8PM AND EVERY SATURDAY https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9073986403?pwd=Dgwv3nK9k2MtvAYwXKWltCQBEag3ss.1 If the link above doesn’t work the meeting ID number is now the same as my phone number so you can’t forget: 907 398 6403 Passcode is also hard to forget: 1234 AGJA CALENDAR 
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Weekly Zoom Meeting

Join our weekly Saturday 8pm Alaska Grand Juror Association meetings again. Link: Saturdays 8PM AND EVERY SATURDAY https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9073986403?pwd=Dgwv3nK9k2MtvAYwXKWltCQBEag3ss.1 If the link above doesn’t work the meeting ID number is now the same as my phone number so you can’t forget: 907 398 6403 Passcode is also hard to forget: 1234
AGJA letter to share with Prosecutor Clint Campion

AGJA letter to share with Prosecutor Clint Campion

Independent Prosecutor Campion, Thank you for speaking with me about the recent dismissal of the indictment against Judge Margearet Murphy. As discussed, the dismissal had nothing to do with whether or not Judge Murphy was in fact guilty of felony perjury to the Kenai Grand Jury, but was based on technical issues: A juror who went missing reduced the number of Grand Jury members below the required 12. The indictment was not specific enough. The Grand Jury was not given proper instructions. The Grand Jury was given inadmissible evidence. You agreed all these problems could be solved by simply giving…
The Grand Jury Handbook

The Grand Jury Handbook

HB384 FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to grand juries; amending Rules 6(e), (i), (n), (p), (s), and (u), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and repealing Rules 6(j) and 6.1, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA: * Section 1. AS 12.40.010 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (b) The official grand jury handbook is the handbook titled "Alaska Grand Jury Handbook," distributed by The Supreme Court of Alaska, that was acquired by the National Criminal Justice Reference Service on October 25, 1982. * Sec. 2. AS…
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Consider the impact writing a letter to your legislators could have- Sample by Mark Dundore

Mark Dundore writes in the strongest support possible of HB384. The following is an exerpt from Mark relating to grand juries. HB384 "An Act relating to grand juries; amending Rules 6(e), (i), (n), (p), (s), and (u), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and repealing Rules 6(j) and 6.1, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure." AGJA supports this bill. This absolutely needs to be passed and I urge you to make every effort to make it happen. I have been in the process of trying to obtain any report of a Grand Jury investigation in Anchorage.  I was informed by Kevin Kackman…