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
Peninsula Clarion: Alaska State officials clarify grand jury role

Peninsula Clarion: Alaska State officials clarify grand jury role

By Ashlyn O’Hara - Peninsula Clarion Wednesday, March 15, 2023 11:37pm They weighed in as the assembly’s Legislative Committee considered a resolution on grand juries State officials on Tuesday told the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly that Alaskans do not have the right to directly present information they want to see investigated to grand jurors. John Skidmore, the deputy attorney general for the Criminal Division of the Alaska Department of Law, and Nancy Meade, general counsel for the Alaska Court System, weighed in during a meeting of the assembly’s Legislative Committee on a resolution that was being considered by the body,…
April 19th Rally at Nesbett Courthouse in support of grand jurors rights to investigate

April 19th Rally at Nesbett Courthouse in support of grand jurors rights to investigate

On April 19th 2023 over 54 people joined a rally outside the Nesbett courthouse.  Alaska's state constitution guarantees the right of the Alaska Grand Jurors to investigate in instances where the judicial system fails.  SCO 1993 interrupts or is attempting to interrupt this right.  The Alaska Grand Jurors Association gathers as often as possible when grand jurors convene to hear cases.  They meet to help those who are subject to court actions that are unjust find justice.  You can find a video of most of these events by following Politadick. If you are interested in the Channel 2 KTUU coverage…