Justice for William "Hal" Adams
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On February 6 2006 while exiting a store several miles from his home, police approached Hal Adams, a disabled American Indian man and placed him under arrest for possession of cocaine and intent to manufacture meth amphetamine.
It was a unwarranted arrest.
When an arrest warrant finally materialized, it was dated Feb. 6th, 2006 while the affidavit to obtain the warrant was dated the following day on Feb. 7th, 2006. The warrant also states that Hal was arrested at his home when in fact, he was arrested miles away.
The arresting officer said that he had found Hal to be in possession of cocaine during a traffic stop. He later recanted this statement (under oath).
After being arrested and while downtown being processed, police then searched (ransacked) Hals home. There, they claim to have found three components to justify the arrest:
#1. In the garage, an (one) empty (in the indictment, the word empty was changed to can of but then later, corrected back to "empty")
can of break cleaner.
#2. On the porch, (along with the family's camping equipment), a half empty can of Coleman fuel.
#3. Inside the house, a cold capsule containing psudophedrine.
No smell, no actual meth, nothing else.
As for cocaine, the story now is (all available in court documents) it was supposedly found in the underwear of a woman at the house who as far as anyone knows has not since been seen or even charged with anything.
That's right, he (Hal) was charged with possession of a drug that was found in someone else's underwear and that person was NEVER ARRESSTED.
Also, keep in mind that Hal wasnt even at the house at the time. He was downtown being booked on these charges. Charges that were not even complete or filed at the time of his arrest.
It is our contention that this was the result of angering the wrong people and was all done in retaliation for the fact that Hal became aware illegal activity within the county. When he reported this activity to the proper authorities those involved were forced to cease said activities and therefore were put out of a very prospering and lucrative business.
Currently, after spending almost 2 years in the Coffee County, (TN) Jail, Hal is free on bond.
He has finally been assigned an attorney who first told him that much of this could be thrown out and that one of the charges was for something that wasnt even a law at that time. Possibly after intimidation by others, the same attorney is now attempting to encourage him to accept a totally unreasonable deal of time served with 6 YEARS probation or the possibility of 12 years imprisonment if he goes to trial. Those who know that Hal is innocent of all charges and know the entire story have encouraged him to reject this offer. This is based on the simple fact that it is an obvious plan to use his probation status to frame him for something else and then lock him away for good.
Hals trial is scheduled for August 2008.
During his previous time behind bars, he was refused (doctor ordered) medical treatment and prescribed medication.
We hope that through this petition, we will be able to gain public awareness of this type of abuse and discrimination against not only American Indians but also all incarcerated and falsely accused disabled persons who have been forced to suffer and pay the price for the corruption of others.
Thank you for your time and concern.
It was a unwarranted arrest.
When an arrest warrant finally materialized, it was dated Feb. 6th, 2006 while the affidavit to obtain the warrant was dated the following day on Feb. 7th, 2006. The warrant also states that Hal was arrested at his home when in fact, he was arrested miles away.
The arresting officer said that he had found Hal to be in possession of cocaine during a traffic stop. He later recanted this statement (under oath).
After being arrested and while downtown being processed, police then searched (ransacked) Hals home. There, they claim to have found three components to justify the arrest:
#1. In the garage, an (one) empty (in the indictment, the word empty was changed to can of but then later, corrected back to "empty")
can of break cleaner.
#2. On the porch, (along with the family's camping equipment), a half empty can of Coleman fuel.
#3. Inside the house, a cold capsule containing psudophedrine.
No smell, no actual meth, nothing else.
As for cocaine, the story now is (all available in court documents) it was supposedly found in the underwear of a woman at the house who as far as anyone knows has not since been seen or even charged with anything.
That's right, he (Hal) was charged with possession of a drug that was found in someone else's underwear and that person was NEVER ARRESSTED.
Also, keep in mind that Hal wasnt even at the house at the time. He was downtown being booked on these charges. Charges that were not even complete or filed at the time of his arrest.
It is our contention that this was the result of angering the wrong people and was all done in retaliation for the fact that Hal became aware illegal activity within the county. When he reported this activity to the proper authorities those involved were forced to cease said activities and therefore were put out of a very prospering and lucrative business.
Currently, after spending almost 2 years in the Coffee County, (TN) Jail, Hal is free on bond.
He has finally been assigned an attorney who first told him that much of this could be thrown out and that one of the charges was for something that wasnt even a law at that time. Possibly after intimidation by others, the same attorney is now attempting to encourage him to accept a totally unreasonable deal of time served with 6 YEARS probation or the possibility of 12 years imprisonment if he goes to trial. Those who know that Hal is innocent of all charges and know the entire story have encouraged him to reject this offer. This is based on the simple fact that it is an obvious plan to use his probation status to frame him for something else and then lock him away for good.
Hals trial is scheduled for August 2008.
During his previous time behind bars, he was refused (doctor ordered) medical treatment and prescribed medication.
We hope that through this petition, we will be able to gain public awareness of this type of abuse and discrimination against not only American Indians but also all incarcerated and falsely accused disabled persons who have been forced to suffer and pay the price for the corruption of others.
Thank you for your time and concern.
46 Signatures
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J. Jones
- Comments
- This is just wrong! How can someone be arrested for a crime when they weren't there to commit it and to spend almost 2 years in jail before being found guilty of anything? Unbelievable!
- city, state, zip code
- Jersey City
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Lou Chavis
- city, state, zip code
- Nashville, TN.
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H. Chavis
- city, state, zip code
- Nashville, TN. 37203
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Homer Butler
- Comments
- Hal deserves justice!
- city, state, zip code
- Pleasant View Tennessee
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Helen Fuller
- Comments
- We love you Hal! We all know the truth!
- city, state, zip code
- Richmond, VA.
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Penny Plumlee
- Comments
- Justice for Hal, NOW!
- city, state, zip code
- Tennessee 37082
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Wilma Pritchett
- Comments
- Governor Bredesen please intervene!
- city, state, zip code
- Pleasant View Tennessee 37146
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Harold Pritchett
- city, state, zip code
- Pleasant View Tennessee 37146
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Valerie Ohle
- Comments
- It's time to end the Good Ole' Boy era in Tennessee. Hal deserves real justice based on factual evidence, not justice served up southern-fried.
- city, state, zip code
- Knoxville, TN
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Steve Keith
- Comments
- This is BAD!! Makes me asamed to be a American. Justice in these states is just that Just us (whites)....them . All men created equal, Thats a joke. Just BAD!!!!!
- city, state, zip code
- Englewood, CO 80113
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Lawrence Sampson
- city, state, zip code
- dickson, tn 37055
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Evelyn Harris
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- Good old boy politics as usual. Leave this man alone
- city, state, zip code
- Tennessee
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Corrine Butler
- Comments
- IT'S TIME FOR JUSTICE AND TRUTH!
- city, state, zip code
- Robertson County Residence
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Debbie Capino
- Comments
- This type of misjustice should not be tolerated in any society!
- city, state, zip code
- Kelso, Tn 37348
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Sandi Perry
- Comments
- "Innocent until proven guilty"..these words seem much more often than not to apply most unequally to anyone who hasn't the $ and even more when that person happens to be of Native American Indian .heritage....justice delayed is justice denied!!It is past time that Hal is free to go one with his life and his family can rest. Please Governor Bredesen , do the right thing.
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Donna Smith
- Comments
- There's no excuse for the obviously unethical conduct unbecoming those in positions of protecting citizens of the State! The events leading up to William "Hal" Adams current situation need to be addressed and corrected immediately. There's no excuse for such horrific injustices with today's technologies. FREE William "Hal" Adams NOW!
- city, state, zip code
- upper east Tennessee
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Lillian Watson
- city, state, zip code
- Lakewood, Co.80226
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charli powers
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Vicky Garland
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May Chavis
- Comments
- Hal is a good man. Let him be.
- city, state, zip code
- 28201
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James Evans
- Comments
- Free Hal
- city, state, zip code
- Marlboro 29516
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Kimberly Johnston
- city, state, zip code
- Huntsville 35081
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Cathy Butler
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TEANA LOCKLEAR
- Comments
- This is disgraceful. Hal has obviously been set up. When is anyone going to do something about all of this small town corruption?
- city, state, zip code
- Robbinsville 28771
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JAYLENE LOCKLEAR
- Comments
- Is this what a native mans gets for trying to do something good? How backwards is this? Someone needs to take notice!
- city, state, zip code
- Graham County
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Haylee Beil
- city, state, zip code
- 28170 Anson
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Jackson Beil
- Comments
- Free Hal
- city, state, zip code
- 28170
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Nomi Beil
- Comments
- This is not right. Tennessee Governor do something
- city, state, zip code
- 28170
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jason england
- city, state, zip code
- 37207 nashville
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Clinton Evans
- Comments
- This has gone on for too long.
- city, state, zip code
- 37070 Tennessee
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Baylee Evans
- city, state, zip code
- 37070 Tennessee
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Larry Butler
- city, state, zip code
- TN. 37207
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August Shoemake
- city, state, zip code
- Mt. Juliet
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Sheri Shoemake
- city, state, zip code
- Mt. Juliet, TN.
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Mike Shoemake
- Comments
- Enough is enough. The public needs to open their eyes and see what's happening here. Poor disabled Indian man vs. power and corruption. Our brother needs justice.
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Jeanie Throneberry
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cathy
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- His Rights Has Been Violated
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Patti Beard
- Comments
- This is outrageous.
- city, state, zip code
- 32216
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Devin Moss
- city, state, zip code
- 37207
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Gerald Moss
- city, state, zip code
- Nashville
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Abbie Moss
- city, state, zip code
- Nashville
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Angie Evins
- city, state, zip code
- 37090
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Mac Kimmons
- Comments
- Governor Bredesen, please stop this nonsense. These people are obvious just out for payback because they know they were doing wrong. Indian people have a right to justice too.
- city, state, zip code
- tennessee
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Warren Evins
- city, state, zip code
- 37090
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Butch Goins
- Comments
- Will this just keep going on until somebody opens their eyes? Bullies and bigots trying to take attention off theirselves.
- city, state, zip code
- 28170
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Polly Goins
- Comments
- Somebody needs to look into the money these people making from keeping innocent people locked up. This is just abuse.
- city, state, zip code
- 28170
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