New Information About Grand Jury Investigation Process and Links to Learn

New Information About Grand Jury Investigation Process and Links to Learn

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is a grand jury and what does it do? Who presents cases to the grand jury when it considers criminal charges? What is the Constitutional right to investigate a matter of public welfare and safety? What are Supreme Court Order (SCO) Nos. 1993 and 2000? Did the Supreme Court suspend the grand jury’s powers? Do these Grand Jury Orders take away Alaskans’ rights? Are grand jury investigations supposed to be for citizens to relitigate court case outcomes they do not like? Why didn't the rule changes in SCO 1993 go through the criminal rules committee…
ABC news to cover Judge Murphy Arraignment

ABC news to cover Judge Murphy Arraignment

ABC will be coming to Kenai to cover Judge Margaret Murphy's June 23 arraignment (at 10 AM) in the Kenai Courthouse.  The arraignment is happening because of a  Kenai Grand Jury investigation.  The corruption in Alaska's judicial system is being exposed.  They have indicted Judge Murphy on Class B felony perjury. (See attachment.) We need as many people as possible to show up.  The judicial system is finally being put on notice that lies from judges will not be tolerated. Hope to see everyone there - and we are having a get together afterward at Kenai's Los Compadres restaurant.
Your Alaska Link: Protestors take issue with Alaska Supreme Court

Your Alaska Link: Protestors take issue with Alaska Supreme Court

ANCHORAGE (Your Alaska Link) - Protesters picketed outside the Nesbett Courthouse in downtown Anchorage Wednesday. By Ian Stewart, Your Alaska Link - Apr 20, 2023 This morning’s protest was a continued response to what protesters see as the Alaska Supreme Court overstepping its boundaries with Court Order Number 1993. In July of 2022, a Kenai grand jury convened to investigate concerns of corruption in the duties or system, particularly of Marla Greenstein. But the actions of the Supreme Court seemed suspicious to some. “This is exactly what grand jury should look at, and then a grand jury said, ‘Whoa!’ and started…
KDLL: “Following public outcry, assembly asks legislature to look into grand jury concerns”

KDLL: “Following public outcry, assembly asks legislature to look into grand jury concerns”

Riley Board / KDLL    Protesters outside the Kenai Courthouse on the morning of Wednesday, March 15.KDLL | By Riley Board Published March 16, 2023 at 3:07 PM AKDT A coalition of protesters based in Kenai are standing up against what they see as unconstitutional limitations of the power of grand juries to investigate corrupt public officials, and of the public’s ability to access the juries. Grand juries are made up of citizens and decide whether there is enough evidence to charge a person with a crime. If a grand jury determines there is enough evidence, the case then goes to…
YourAlaskaLink.com (ABC/Fox): Alaskans protest Supreme Court Order No. 1993

YourAlaskaLink.com (ABC/Fox): Alaskans protest Supreme Court Order No. 1993

By Ian Stewart, Your Alaska Link - Mar 16, 2023 Updated Mar 16, 2023 One group of concerned citizens in Anchorage is one of many around Alaska protesting Supreme Court Order No. 1993. It’s a move many, like Todd Lindley, think it’s the court overstepping its power. “The grand jury should be a place where a citizen could go and get justice. They’re going in and they’re allowed to investigate many different things. And so now that grand jury or that citizen doesn’t have that opportunity,” Lindley said. While many protesting here have experienced this corruption, one case stands out. In…
Chilkat Valley News: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

Chilkat Valley News: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

Image by Kyle Clayton: Paul Nelson, Emma Begly, Neil Einsbruch and Rhys Williams protest outside the Gateway Building a December Alaska Supreme Court order that requires citizens to go through the Department of Law when they believe that a grand jury should investigate a matter. Protest organizer Paul Nelson lobbied the borough assembly Tuesday night to discuss a resolution opposing the court’s decision https://www.chilkatvalleynews.com/photos/big/16866/12