hawkbait
4 posts
Nov 03, 2007
10:09 AM
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I read this message on the Racing Pigeons List, haven't seen it here. Thought you might be interested.
Spencer
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- Gentlemen:
It with a big sigh of relief that I send you this email… I just got home from my final court appearance regarding the violations of the Migratory Bird act.
I submitted a guilty plea on 16 counts against me and received a plea agreement outlined as the following:
a) $10,000 Fines paid to the US Government (within 90 days)
b) $15,000 Donation paid to the LA Audubon Society (within 90 days)
c) 6 Month jail sentence (stayed as long as I do not violate my probation)
d) 5 years Summary Probation (Not supervised)
e) Secure and sign two placements of a letter in the NBRC Bulletin (all defendants will sign)
As much as I would have liked to fight this battle in court, it would have cost me somewhere between $100-200,000 to go to trial with very bad odds of winning.
Now that this is resolved I look forward to working with the appropriate agencies so that our (roller fanciers) side of the story can be told and documented.
I would like to thank each of you and all of the NBRC membership that have been so supportive during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Juan R. Navarro
NBRC President
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MILO
755 posts
Nov 03, 2007
10:43 AM
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Absolutely terrible. I feel for him.
c
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MILO
756 posts
Nov 03, 2007
10:53 AM
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But, it could have been A LOT worse.
c
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Steve_uk
262 posts
Nov 03, 2007
12:19 PM
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As there been any kind of fund raising to help these guys?
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Electric-man
781 posts
Nov 03, 2007
12:23 PM
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Gregg Sales set up a D-fund! Hasn't done as well as he hoped yet, but he is still trying to get donations!
God bless him, thd fund, and the people in which it was intended for!!
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Val
"Site Moderator"
Last Edited by on Nov 03, 2007 12:26 PM
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Steve_uk
263 posts
Nov 03, 2007
12:29 PM
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I'd be willing to donate come on people we need to help these guys out.
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MILO
757 posts
Nov 03, 2007
2:00 PM
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If I read that right, his $15,000 donation is tax deductible. Right? So that will help him in taxes. Maybe that's why they set it up like that?
c
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nicksiders
2410 posts
Nov 03, 2007
5:09 PM
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Smacks of bad justice to me
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SNICKER Rollers
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J_Star
1233 posts
Nov 03, 2007
5:46 PM
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Jaun, it is only money my friend. Now you and your family have a peice of mind and clousre. God Bless.
Jay Alnimer
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W@yne
723 posts
Nov 04, 2007
12:45 PM
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Yes im glad this is all over for you guys over there.
Now you can enjoy your birds again and get back to normality.
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Regards
W@yne UK
Patience Perseverance Perfection
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Velo99
1378 posts
Nov 04, 2007
4:46 PM
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If he is the prez of our club why did we get this info second hand?
A donation to the Audubon Society? Thats ludicrous. They are in the bird business not the taking sides business. According to the Audubon Society, BOP`s are more valuble than pigeons.
Hah! Bunch of freaks.
I smell collusion and kickback from the A.S.
I wonder if Juan can earmark it for a specific use?
I would have to appeal that one regardless of cost.
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V99
Flippin`The Bird!
http://www.bluedotloft.50megs.com
Last Edited by on Nov 04, 2007 4:48 PM
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Santandercol
1595 posts
Nov 04, 2007
6:05 PM
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It ain't worth the heartache to fight it or appeal it,plus give all that money to LAWYERS!!!???Better to put up and be quiet,enjoy the hobby for what it is with having to live with the BOPs,yer fightin big bro man not a chance.JMHO.----------
Kelly
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