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donate on the street if you see me and I will go directly at the credit union to deposit the cash < you can follow me>
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Charles LeBlanc
145 Westmorland Street
APT#1
Fredericton
New Brunswick
Canada
E3B 3L4
This is my ADHD in action!! We start something but never finish!!! It went VERY good and I really appreciate the support from my supporters!
It was going VERY good but it suddenly stop and I never bothered to push the issue during the last few months!
Our Justice system is corrupt and I have proven this on many occasions.
The workers at the Justice system in Fredericton and the Fredericton Police are making false charge against people and there's nothing we can do.
My hearings I had before my trial which will start on May 3rd and 4th showed the Prosecutor and Police lying on the stand!
The Fredericton Police are going all out but to have a lawyer. I need another $600.00 to fight these false charge.
I am NOT GUILTY in this case and there will be a public inquiry after this Trail! Fredericton Police Chief must resign because she's the one who went out of her way to push this issue.
I also learn this is the reason WE MUST NEVER have Capital Punishment in Canada.
My God??? The Prosecutor was allow to lie during the hearing but I wasn't allow to show evidence he was lying!
Better be safe than sorry so I'm asking for help to raise the $600.00 remanding in the fund.
HERE'S A PERSON VIEWS ON THE HEARINGS -
This is the idiot who attack me on the streets but the Cops changed the story and the Judge sided with the Fredericton Police!!!! SCARY TIMES IN THE CAPITAL!!!!! You see this idiot? Run or ignore him!!!!
September 18th 2015
Hearing
New Brunswick judges hear nothing at “hearings”
Charles’ hearing on 18th September, 2015, should have been about his formal application for state funded counsel, and his motion to order production of the transcripts/audio recordings of the hearings and evidence so far. The day before the hearing Charles was served a 252 page Brief, from a lawyer in the NB Attorney General’s office (Maya Hamou), obviously filed to argue against the application. Hamou also appeared at the hearing, to argue against Charles’ application.
Ker-Ching! The cost of preparing that document, making multiple copies, and counsel appearing could have paid for many hours of legal aid representation for Charles; instead the money was spent stopping him from exercising his right to counsel.
When the judge entered the courtroom Ms. Hamou introduced herself as representing the Minister of Justice. Her documents came from the Attorney General’s office and said she was “counsel and agent” for the respondent – which is the Attorney General. The Minister of Justice is not involved. I guess the Attorney General wants to pretend this is not his responsibility, and “patsy” Stephen Horsman is there to hide behind.
The judge then read a summary of the case so far, in a very stern voice. He confirmed he would not hear the Application for state funded counsel, but Mr. LeBlanc could pursue that if the matter goes to trial, He indicated he might not be the trial judge. He also refused to hear the motion for production of the transcripts, or audios of the hearings so far. This means Charles has no access to relevant evidence, on the public court record, which he is entitled to. The judge gave no reason for simply refusing to hear those matters.
Charles also filed further submissions requesting new information to be taken into account, on his previous motions, and requesting an adjournment until he had the transcripts, because he needed the evidence to support his motions. The judge told him he was not going to pay any attention to those materials.
Another important issue Charles raised was being denied the opportunity to re-examine himself under oath, after the Crown cross-examined him on his affidavits. The judge simply refused him that right, no reason given, and kept saying: if Charles had not filed so many motions the trial would have been over by now! (Yes, and Charles would, without a doubt, have been convicted for something he didn’t do.)
Examination of witnesses is a principle of fundamental justice, as is the defence’s right to have the last word. During this most recent hearing, after Charles had cross examined the Crown witnesses, the judge asked the Crown if it wanted to re-examine – something he did not do for Charles at previous hearings. The Blogger is being treated very differently than law requires. The judge’s only reason for denying Charles his lawful rights seemed to be a drive to hurry things to trial.
The Crown called its FPF witnesses: Cst. John Lally, administrator Shawn Quartermain and S/Sgt. Matt Myers. Crown’s direct examination, of course, only asked questions that supported the Crown. When Charles cross-examined them Crown counsel objected to almost every question, saying, “That’s for trial...” The judge supported the Crown and constantly interrupted, to explain why Charles could not ask those questions. This, of course, took our ADHD blogger off course and made him question every one of his own questions, which seemed to be the desired outcome.
Some interesting facts did come out during the examinations though. One was how many senior police officers were involved, in pushing this very trivial, petty matter to a very costly charge and prosecution. After telling the Court he was “second in command of the Major Crime Unit”, Matt Myers said this complaint went to a Fredericton Police Executive Board for approval. The Executive included the Chief of FPF Leanne Fitch, the Deputy Chief and Cpl. Linda Johnson. Corporal Linda Johns was the “FPF Quality Reader” of complaints, who recommended the matter be investigated by the Miramichi police, at huge public expense.
Myers also stated he pays no regard to public costs of such investigations and is not required to, adding the police exercise their discretion, case by case, on whether matters should proceed. Charles always seems to be the one they exercise their discretion to persecute and prosecute.
At least Charles established, on the court record, Andrew Spencer decided to confront him that day and the police all agreed. They also agreed the confrontation was about an interview Charles made, with a father and son. All of the cops swore, under oath, at no time did any of them view it or obtain a copy, so see if Spencer had any reason to confront Charles. At the last three hearings Charles confirmed he wanted to play the video, to prove Spencer lied about its content. He was refused. The court clearly does not want to review any evidence that might prove this charge is a fabrication, with no evidence to support it. The court’s have a duty to resolve matters in the most cost effective, timely and just manner – which is not happening here.
This entire proceeding continues to be a vile miscarriage of justice. It is an abuse of process, waste of public money and is an insult to the Canadian Constitution. This latest fiasco, of a Kangaroo court non-hearing, is confirmation that Charles and his truth-telling blog are so important that tens of thousands of public dollars are being spent to shut him up – and stop his civil actions against the City of Fredericton from proceeding.
New Brunswick Justice is being seen for the fraud it is. As I was told recently: the only place to find justice in our Fredericton courthouse is the carved word over the entrance.
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From the Irving Fredericton Paper -
Controversial blogger had ‘anonymous’ help preparing court documents
‘You better have about 10 sheriffs here’
DON MACPHERSON THE DAILY GLEANER
Charles Joseph LeBlanc admitted in court on Tuesday that he had help writing sworn affidavits and that he didn’t understand or even remember much of what was in those documents.
LeBlanc, 55, of 1-145 Westmorland St. is accused of assaulting Andrew Spencer in downtown Fredericton on July 3,2014.
He previously pleaded not guilty to the summary charge and he was back in provincial court on Tuesday for a hearing on several motions,including one for further disclosure from the Crown.
LeBlanc has a contentious history with the Fredericton Police Force, and because of that, the city police asked the Miramichi Police Force to investigate Spencer’s complaint against LeBlanc.
It did, and it recommended the assault charge, which was approved by the Crown.
LeBlanc claims the Fredericton police influenced the investigation and is looking for disclosure to back him up. He’s also filed motions to have the charge declared null and void. A hearing was scheduled in provincial court on Tuesday to hear his pre-trial motions, but LeBlanc noted his legal aid appeal was denied. He said he needed a lawyer and asked for a hearing to determine if the court could order state-funded counsel. “Are you prepared for your hearing today?”Judge Brian McLean asked him. “No,I’m not,Your Honour,”LeBlanc answered. The judge reminded him that when he granted an adjournment on May 7, the hearing would be going ahead on the next court date, regardless if he had defence counsel. “These are issues that you’ve put before the court,”McLean said.
Referring to a letter LeBlanc filed with the court, the judge pointed out that the defendant has known since May 29 he’d been denied legal aid.
The court also heard LeBlanc didn’t advise Crown prosecutor Sebastien Michaud of his failed legal aid appeal or his intent to apply for state-funded counsel.
“All I want is a fair hearing, a fair trial” LeBlanc told the court,reiterating repeatedly he needed a lawyer.
He said he’s mentally incapable of cross-examining Fredericton police officers, specifically Staff Sgt. Matt Myers, who was present in court, apparently to be called as a witness in the hearing.
“I can’t cross-examine that man,” the blogger said, calling Myers“a snake.”
“You’re the person who filed the application” the judge said.“I’m going to ask you to respect the process.”
Michaud pointed out LeBlanc has known since early May who was on the Crown’s witness list for the hearing.
McLean told LeBlanc he said nothing about being unable to face Fredericton police officers when he was last before him on May 7.
LeBlanc said it didn’t hit him until after his last court appearance.
The judge said the choice to cross-examine Fredericton police witnesses is optional.
“No one’s making you do anything,”he told LeBlanc.
The defendant, getting more and more frustrated,said he wasn’t prepared to proceed but he’d give it a shot.
“But you better have about 10 sheriffs here,”he said.
Two of LeBlanc’s supporters – Norma Christie and Sally Brooks – started speaking aloud in the gallery while court was in session,irked with the judge’s decisions and comments.
McLean told them they had to be quiet and refused to hear from Brooks. He called for the sheriff to step forward. Christie left of her own accord, and Brooks sat and stopped speaking.
During a court recess, the sheriff told the small group if any one of them spoke out again, he’d eject them all.
Over the defendant’s objections, the hearing proceeded as scheduled,with Le-Blanc relying on several sworn affidavits he’d filed with the court, laying out his arguments and facts to justify them.
Michaud said before he called his police witnesses, he wanted a chance to cross-examine LeBlanc on those affidavits.
LeBlanc initially refused to take the witness stand.
“I have the right not to incriminate myself on my ignorance of the law,”he said, reiterating he needed a lawyer.
After it was made clear the Crown would move to dismiss his motions if he didn’t submit to cross-examination, Le-Blanc agreed to testify.
“I have nothing to hide, and I’m ready to go,” the blogger told the court after a lunch recess.
One of LeBlanc’s motions was to nullify the charge, arguing it wasn’t sworn properly and shouldn’t stand.He contends the Miramichi officer who laid the information shouldn’t have done so because he wasn’t the one who investigated.
Generally, individuals who swear charges, or informations, in court are rarely those who conducted the investigations. For example, the city police liaison officer who lays and swears the vast majority of informations is responsible mainly for that, managing police court files and ensuring police witnesses are available when required.
Michaud questioned LeBlanc about his affidavits, including the one he filed for the nullity motion, asking him if he was familiar with it.
“I glanced through it,”he said.
He said he had friends who helped him prepare the affidavits.
When pressed by the Crown about who was helping him with the material, Le-Blanc refused to name names. “I won’t disclose who is helping me,”he said. When Michaud questioned him about some of the statements in those documents,he wasn’t sure what all of them actually meant. He attributed some of that to his health. “I’ve been suffering seizures, and I’m forgetting stuff,” LeBlanc said, later adding he was getting help“from people who want to remain anonymous.” The blogger briefly paused and asked the court if his refusal to identify those parties was some kind of infraction. “Am I in trouble because I don’t…?”he asked McLean.
The judge explained to LeBlanc it was relevant because he swore he knew the contents of the affidavits and believed them to be true. That others were involved in crafting them is something for the court to consider.
“You have to know that information or you don’t know that information,” Mc-Lean said.
Michaud didn’t press the issue.
LeBlanc testified the assault complaint from Spencer is connected to the city police force’s scuttled effort to charge him with criminal libel in 2012, which in turn flowed from his recording of a city police officer using force to effect an arrest years before.
“Ever since then (2012), I do not trust the members of the Fredericton Police Force,”he said.
“There’s a vendetta against you?” Michaud asked.
“Yes, no doubt about it,”LeBlanc said.
Mid-afternoon, the judge noted it was clear the court wasn’t going to get through all of the evidence, as Michaud noted he had four police witnesses – two from Miramichi and two from Fredericton – to call.
LeBlanc also complained of being mentally drained after his cross-examination and of suffering from a headache.
McLean adjourned the continuation of the hearing to Aug. 26.
Charles LeBlanc, a controversial Fredericton blogger, is shown in this file photo.
Photo: Don MacPherson/Daily Gleaner archive
CLICK TO LINK IF YOU WISH TO DONATE -
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donate on the street if you see me and I will go directly at the credit union to deposit the cash < you can follow me >
As I did when a stranger gave me $60.00!!!
Motel Chez Freda at Rogersville is the best place to eat!!!! I might add it's the only place the picture of the Lasagna on the Menu is much smaller than the real thing. The seafood chowder was out of this world!!! I'm still full!!! P.S. The service is out of this world!!!...)
The New Brunswick government is considering making automobile drivers and passenger wear helmets.
Public Safety Minister Stephen Horsman announced yesterday that the government has formed a working group to look into the idea.
"It's being considered. We want to ensure New Brunswickers have the highest level of protection when behind the wheel. In a crash, a helmet could make a big difference," Horsmen told reporters outside the legislature.
The group includes representation from the departments of Health and Social Development, as well as the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Horsman said part of the discussion will be whether or not to restrict helmets to occupants of older vehicles.
"That's certainly part of the discussion. We know that most newer vehicles have safety features such as side curtain airbags and automatic braking. So that will be part of the discussion," he said.
Ben Anderson from the New Brunswick Road and Driver Safety Association, says he supports the idea.
"We hope the eventual outcome of the study is a requirement for helmets. We already require helmets for motorcycles and bicycles. Cars are the next logical step," he said.
In addition to deciding if helmets should be mandatory, Horsman said the group will look at what kind of helmet will be required.
"We don't want people driving around with an old Gretzky style Jofa bucket and thinking they are safe," he said.
The government would likely provide helmets, at a cost, through Service NB.
or
donate on the street if you see me and I will go directly at the credit union to deposit the cash < you can follow me>
or
Send money order or cash to -
Charles LeBlanc
145 Westmorland Street
APT#1
Fredericton
New Brunswick
Canada
E3B 3L4
This is my ADHD in action!! We start something but never finish!!! It went VERY good and I really appreciate the support from my supporters!
It was going VERY good but it suddenly stop and I never bothered to push the issue during the last few months!
Our Justice system is corrupt and I have proven this on many occasions.
The workers at the Justice system in Fredericton and the Fredericton Police are making false charge against people and there's nothing we can do.
My hearings I had before my trial which will start on May 3rd and 4th showed the Prosecutor and Police lying on the stand!
The Fredericton Police are going all out but to have a lawyer. I need another $600.00 to fight these false charge.
I am NOT GUILTY in this case and there will be a public inquiry after this Trail! Fredericton Police Chief must resign because she's the one who went out of her way to push this issue.
I also learn this is the reason WE MUST NEVER have Capital Punishment in Canada.
My God??? The Prosecutor was allow to lie during the hearing but I wasn't allow to show evidence he was lying!
Better be safe than sorry so I'm asking for help to raise the $600.00 remanding in the fund.
HERE'S A PERSON VIEWS ON THE HEARINGS -
This is the idiot who attack me on the streets but the Cops changed the story and the Judge sided with the Fredericton Police!!!! SCARY TIMES IN THE CAPITAL!!!!! You see this idiot? Run or ignore him!!!!
September 18th 2015
Hearing
New Brunswick judges hear nothing at “hearings”
Charles’ hearing on 18th September, 2015, should have been about his formal application for state funded counsel, and his motion to order production of the transcripts/audio recordings of the hearings and evidence so far. The day before the hearing Charles was served a 252 page Brief, from a lawyer in the NB Attorney General’s office (Maya Hamou), obviously filed to argue against the application. Hamou also appeared at the hearing, to argue against Charles’ application.
Ker-Ching! The cost of preparing that document, making multiple copies, and counsel appearing could have paid for many hours of legal aid representation for Charles; instead the money was spent stopping him from exercising his right to counsel.
When the judge entered the courtroom Ms. Hamou introduced herself as representing the Minister of Justice. Her documents came from the Attorney General’s office and said she was “counsel and agent” for the respondent – which is the Attorney General. The Minister of Justice is not involved. I guess the Attorney General wants to pretend this is not his responsibility, and “patsy” Stephen Horsman is there to hide behind.
The judge then read a summary of the case so far, in a very stern voice. He confirmed he would not hear the Application for state funded counsel, but Mr. LeBlanc could pursue that if the matter goes to trial, He indicated he might not be the trial judge. He also refused to hear the motion for production of the transcripts, or audios of the hearings so far. This means Charles has no access to relevant evidence, on the public court record, which he is entitled to. The judge gave no reason for simply refusing to hear those matters.
Charles also filed further submissions requesting new information to be taken into account, on his previous motions, and requesting an adjournment until he had the transcripts, because he needed the evidence to support his motions. The judge told him he was not going to pay any attention to those materials.
Another important issue Charles raised was being denied the opportunity to re-examine himself under oath, after the Crown cross-examined him on his affidavits. The judge simply refused him that right, no reason given, and kept saying: if Charles had not filed so many motions the trial would have been over by now! (Yes, and Charles would, without a doubt, have been convicted for something he didn’t do.)
Examination of witnesses is a principle of fundamental justice, as is the defence’s right to have the last word. During this most recent hearing, after Charles had cross examined the Crown witnesses, the judge asked the Crown if it wanted to re-examine – something he did not do for Charles at previous hearings. The Blogger is being treated very differently than law requires. The judge’s only reason for denying Charles his lawful rights seemed to be a drive to hurry things to trial.
The Crown called its FPF witnesses: Cst. John Lally, administrator Shawn Quartermain and S/Sgt. Matt Myers. Crown’s direct examination, of course, only asked questions that supported the Crown. When Charles cross-examined them Crown counsel objected to almost every question, saying, “That’s for trial...” The judge supported the Crown and constantly interrupted, to explain why Charles could not ask those questions. This, of course, took our ADHD blogger off course and made him question every one of his own questions, which seemed to be the desired outcome.
Some interesting facts did come out during the examinations though. One was how many senior police officers were involved, in pushing this very trivial, petty matter to a very costly charge and prosecution. After telling the Court he was “second in command of the Major Crime Unit”, Matt Myers said this complaint went to a Fredericton Police Executive Board for approval. The Executive included the Chief of FPF Leanne Fitch, the Deputy Chief and Cpl. Linda Johnson. Corporal Linda Johns was the “FPF Quality Reader” of complaints, who recommended the matter be investigated by the Miramichi police, at huge public expense.
Myers also stated he pays no regard to public costs of such investigations and is not required to, adding the police exercise their discretion, case by case, on whether matters should proceed. Charles always seems to be the one they exercise their discretion to persecute and prosecute.
At least Charles established, on the court record, Andrew Spencer decided to confront him that day and the police all agreed. They also agreed the confrontation was about an interview Charles made, with a father and son. All of the cops swore, under oath, at no time did any of them view it or obtain a copy, so see if Spencer had any reason to confront Charles. At the last three hearings Charles confirmed he wanted to play the video, to prove Spencer lied about its content. He was refused. The court clearly does not want to review any evidence that might prove this charge is a fabrication, with no evidence to support it. The court’s have a duty to resolve matters in the most cost effective, timely and just manner – which is not happening here.
This entire proceeding continues to be a vile miscarriage of justice. It is an abuse of process, waste of public money and is an insult to the Canadian Constitution. This latest fiasco, of a Kangaroo court non-hearing, is confirmation that Charles and his truth-telling blog are so important that tens of thousands of public dollars are being spent to shut him up – and stop his civil actions against the City of Fredericton from proceeding.
New Brunswick Justice is being seen for the fraud it is. As I was told recently: the only place to find justice in our Fredericton courthouse is the carved word over the entrance.
=============================================================================================================================================================================================================================================
From the Irving Fredericton Paper -
Controversial blogger had ‘anonymous’ help preparing court documents
‘You better have about 10 sheriffs here’
DON MACPHERSON THE DAILY GLEANER
Charles Joseph LeBlanc admitted in court on Tuesday that he had help writing sworn affidavits and that he didn’t understand or even remember much of what was in those documents.
LeBlanc, 55, of 1-145 Westmorland St. is accused of assaulting Andrew Spencer in downtown Fredericton on July 3,2014.
He previously pleaded not guilty to the summary charge and he was back in provincial court on Tuesday for a hearing on several motions,including one for further disclosure from the Crown.
LeBlanc has a contentious history with the Fredericton Police Force, and because of that, the city police asked the Miramichi Police Force to investigate Spencer’s complaint against LeBlanc.
It did, and it recommended the assault charge, which was approved by the Crown.
LeBlanc claims the Fredericton police influenced the investigation and is looking for disclosure to back him up. He’s also filed motions to have the charge declared null and void. A hearing was scheduled in provincial court on Tuesday to hear his pre-trial motions, but LeBlanc noted his legal aid appeal was denied. He said he needed a lawyer and asked for a hearing to determine if the court could order state-funded counsel. “Are you prepared for your hearing today?”Judge Brian McLean asked him. “No,I’m not,Your Honour,”LeBlanc answered. The judge reminded him that when he granted an adjournment on May 7, the hearing would be going ahead on the next court date, regardless if he had defence counsel. “These are issues that you’ve put before the court,”McLean said.
Referring to a letter LeBlanc filed with the court, the judge pointed out that the defendant has known since May 29 he’d been denied legal aid.
The court also heard LeBlanc didn’t advise Crown prosecutor Sebastien Michaud of his failed legal aid appeal or his intent to apply for state-funded counsel.
“All I want is a fair hearing, a fair trial” LeBlanc told the court,reiterating repeatedly he needed a lawyer.
He said he’s mentally incapable of cross-examining Fredericton police officers, specifically Staff Sgt. Matt Myers, who was present in court, apparently to be called as a witness in the hearing.
“I can’t cross-examine that man,” the blogger said, calling Myers“a snake.”
“You’re the person who filed the application” the judge said.“I’m going to ask you to respect the process.”
Michaud pointed out LeBlanc has known since early May who was on the Crown’s witness list for the hearing.
McLean told LeBlanc he said nothing about being unable to face Fredericton police officers when he was last before him on May 7.
LeBlanc said it didn’t hit him until after his last court appearance.
The judge said the choice to cross-examine Fredericton police witnesses is optional.
“No one’s making you do anything,”he told LeBlanc.
The defendant, getting more and more frustrated,said he wasn’t prepared to proceed but he’d give it a shot.
“But you better have about 10 sheriffs here,”he said.
Two of LeBlanc’s supporters – Norma Christie and Sally Brooks – started speaking aloud in the gallery while court was in session,irked with the judge’s decisions and comments.
McLean told them they had to be quiet and refused to hear from Brooks. He called for the sheriff to step forward. Christie left of her own accord, and Brooks sat and stopped speaking.
During a court recess, the sheriff told the small group if any one of them spoke out again, he’d eject them all.
Over the defendant’s objections, the hearing proceeded as scheduled,with Le-Blanc relying on several sworn affidavits he’d filed with the court, laying out his arguments and facts to justify them.
Michaud said before he called his police witnesses, he wanted a chance to cross-examine LeBlanc on those affidavits.
LeBlanc initially refused to take the witness stand.
“I have the right not to incriminate myself on my ignorance of the law,”he said, reiterating he needed a lawyer.
After it was made clear the Crown would move to dismiss his motions if he didn’t submit to cross-examination, Le-Blanc agreed to testify.
“I have nothing to hide, and I’m ready to go,” the blogger told the court after a lunch recess.
One of LeBlanc’s motions was to nullify the charge, arguing it wasn’t sworn properly and shouldn’t stand.He contends the Miramichi officer who laid the information shouldn’t have done so because he wasn’t the one who investigated.
Generally, individuals who swear charges, or informations, in court are rarely those who conducted the investigations. For example, the city police liaison officer who lays and swears the vast majority of informations is responsible mainly for that, managing police court files and ensuring police witnesses are available when required.
Michaud questioned LeBlanc about his affidavits, including the one he filed for the nullity motion, asking him if he was familiar with it.
“I glanced through it,”he said.
He said he had friends who helped him prepare the affidavits.
When pressed by the Crown about who was helping him with the material, Le-Blanc refused to name names. “I won’t disclose who is helping me,”he said. When Michaud questioned him about some of the statements in those documents,he wasn’t sure what all of them actually meant. He attributed some of that to his health. “I’ve been suffering seizures, and I’m forgetting stuff,” LeBlanc said, later adding he was getting help“from people who want to remain anonymous.” The blogger briefly paused and asked the court if his refusal to identify those parties was some kind of infraction. “Am I in trouble because I don’t…?”he asked McLean.
The judge explained to LeBlanc it was relevant because he swore he knew the contents of the affidavits and believed them to be true. That others were involved in crafting them is something for the court to consider.
“You have to know that information or you don’t know that information,” Mc-Lean said.
Michaud didn’t press the issue.
LeBlanc testified the assault complaint from Spencer is connected to the city police force’s scuttled effort to charge him with criminal libel in 2012, which in turn flowed from his recording of a city police officer using force to effect an arrest years before.
“Ever since then (2012), I do not trust the members of the Fredericton Police Force,”he said.
“There’s a vendetta against you?” Michaud asked.
“Yes, no doubt about it,”LeBlanc said.
Mid-afternoon, the judge noted it was clear the court wasn’t going to get through all of the evidence, as Michaud noted he had four police witnesses – two from Miramichi and two from Fredericton – to call.
LeBlanc also complained of being mentally drained after his cross-examination and of suffering from a headache.
McLean adjourned the continuation of the hearing to Aug. 26.
Charles LeBlanc, a controversial Fredericton blogger, is shown in this file photo.
Photo: Don MacPherson/Daily Gleaner archive
CLICK TO LINK IF YOU WISH TO DONATE -
http://charlesleblancdefencefund.com/
or
donate on the street if you see me and I will go directly at the credit union to deposit the cash < you can follow me >
As I did when a stranger gave me $60.00!!!
I was so disgusted that I had to leave the building once I heard the sad News!!!
I quickly emailed the Mayor and he seem to agree she shouldn't be recognized for her work!!!
It sure looks as if this award is only for the Snobby rich!!!
Many questions about this award will come weeks and months ago.
I will be confronting the politicians on this issue.
Many people couldn't believe she was rejected.
Stay tuned!!!! More to come!!!!
P.S. I believe this is the strongest action by the City in truly showing they are Racist against the less fortunate!!! I can't wait to see the people who will be nominated!!!!
It was VERY emotional in that Courtroom and I still say Brandon looked as he didn't do anything wrong!!!
It was mentioned that beside Asperger? He had ADHD!!!!
He's 22 years old but has the mind of a 14 year old!!!
I KNOW ONE FACT!!!! People with TRUE ADHD DO have a mind of a 12 year old once they are 20 years old!!!
TRUST ME!!! I know because sadly I lived it!!!...:(..
Brandon never said a word...I saw him in the hallway while he was escorted by two Sheriffs and asked - How are you feeling Brandon?
He just wave his arms in the air and replied - I don't know.....I noticed he had a Cross around his neck.
I interviewed the Mother of one of the victim. Thank you to Don Macpherson to tell me there was a publication ban. So no pictures or face on the video...just a audio debate on this emotional issue!!!
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CHAPTERS (adventures in a book store)
As an entertainer and artist people love to take a memory of your show home with them. They also enjoy a great story delivered in a memorable manner. At The Farmer's Market a woman stopped me and told me how much her father plays my 2nd CD, "He loves that style of music and your singing!" she told me. Now I want to record an album of original material, in a studio, with a live band. I love the "folk" and rockabilly music of the late 40's and 50's and I've written a number of songs in that style that tell stories of people, tell about me feelings, and journey to this point. These songs came about over the last 8 years. During this time I worked in retail at a bookstore for minimum wage. You get to meet a lot of fantastic people with great stories, BUT It's my own story I want to tell. I have a Master's degree in Divinity, but there I was, on the verge of bankruptcy, working in retail - WHY?? Because it gave me the freedom to teach guitar and voice, be available to sing at a private party at the drop of a hat. I met so many people who would tell me "Never give up!" I also preached at 2 churches every sunday, because in desperate times you PRAY, and pray a lot. You look for help from a source way beyond your abilities. While you are cleaning up human feces from the store floor, you ask "What am I doing, Why am I doing this, and when will things get better?"This CD which will be called "Chapters (adventures in a bookstore)" Will feature 12 songs that came out of the stories i heard, and my personal experiences of following my heart, and never giving up.
What I Need & What You Get
So to break it down for you folks in more detail:
I'm looking for $10,000.00 to record and produce 1000 CD's and 300 Vinyl copies.
A lot of folks tell me that today's music business is a young persons business. I started at the age of 40 and now 14 years later, I'm still going! My first 2 CD's sold out!! Living in Fredericton NB and not in Toronto, or a bigger area hasn't stopped me from developing this career, at this point in my life!
I Need your help to accomplish this! The music business has changed so much and gone are the days when a "label" would pay and produce your project unless you of course are an already established multi-million dollar making artist.
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Don Macpherson from Irving media -
City drops Fredericton blogger’s bylaw charge
One of controversial Fredericton blogger Charles LeBlanc’s court battles is at an end, with the city’s withdrawal Wednesday of a bylaw infraction against him.
LeBlanc, 56, of 1-145 Westmorland St., had been accused of violating a city bylaw by riding his bicycle on a sidewalk July 30, and the matter was back in provincial court Wednesday at the city’s request.
City solicit Chantal Gauthier said the city had decided to withdraw the charge “due to circumstances beyond the city’s control.”
She didn’t elaborate on what those circumstances were.
Judge Mary Jane Richards granted the motion and told LeBlanc, who didn’t address the court, that he was free to go.
Outside the Justice Building on Wednesday, the blogger and anti-poverty activist told reporters while he was pleased the matter was at an end, he also wished he’d gotten his day in court.
LeBlanc said with the help of “a special friend” whom he declined to identify, he planned to mount a constitutional challenge to the city bylaw, arguing it violated Charter rights and wasn’t properly enacted under provincial legislation.
He also contended he was unfairly targeted by the city police, given his tumultuous history with police officers in Fredericton.
The main catalyst for the antagonistic relationship, LeBlanc said, was his decision to record a violent arrest in downtown Fredericton a few years ago.
That video was ultimately used as evidence in the trial of a Fredericton police officer who was charged with assault as a result, and that officer was acquitted.
LeBlanc also told reporters bylaws about cycling in Fredericton are discriminatory against the poor, as they tend to rely on bicycles as a mode of transport.
Alycia Bartlett, spokeswoman for the City of Fredericton’s public safety department, referred questions about the case and LeBlanc’s allegations to Gauthier in the city’s legal department.
The Daily Gleaner tried to contact Gauthier for comment, but city communications manager Wayne Knorr responded.
“For personal reasons, some witnesses were not going to be available for the trial date on April 11 and were not expected to be available anytime in the near term,” he wrote in an email Thursday.
“As a result the case was withdrawn.”
When asked about LeBlanc’s allegations against the city police force, Knorr responded, “As for Mr. LeBlanc’s accusations, that would be his personal opinion.”
Also troubling about the bylaw case, LeBlanc said, was the fact it arose from a third-party complaint and that he was ticketed almost two months after the incident and that the police never asked him about his side of the story.
“They do not investigate,” LeBlanc said of the Fredericton Police Force. “They go by third-party complaint.”
The bylaw ticket was for a $50 fine, he said.
LeBlanc contended the police don’t enforce the cycling bylaws uniformly, giving some a pass for infractions while others, such as himself, get targeted.
“Enforce the law against everybody, not just me,” he said.
The blogger said he’s not above the law and would have no problem if the police pursued him for a real offence.
LeBlanc has a trial on a summary assault charge coming up in May, and he feels that’s another instance of the city police treating him unfairly and pursuing a bogus complaint.
“If you think this was bad, wait ‘til you see the assault charge coming out in May,” he told reporters.
LeBlanc has maintained the Fredericton Police Force holds a grudge against him and that’s one of the reasons he’s been charged with a summary count of assault, alleging an incident involving Andrew Spencer on July 3, 2014.
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Redmond Shannon from CBC -
Blogger Charles LeBlanc sees bylaw charge over bike on sidewalk dropped
City says witnesses unavailable for trial, but LeBlanc cites constitutional challenge he filed with court
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A controversial Fredericton blogger claimed another victory against the city on Wednesday.
The City of Fredericton dropped a $50 bylaw ticket against Charles LeBlanc for allegedly riding his bicycle on a sidewalk last summer.
Charles LeBlanc, Fredericton blogger
Charles LeBlanc alleges in court documents that he's being unfairly targeted by some members of the Fredericton Police Force. (Redmond Shannon/CBC)
A lawyer for the city told a provincial court judge it was withdrawn due to "circumstances beyond the city's control."
City spokesman Wayne Knorr later explained in an email to CBC News the case was abandoned because "some witnesses were not going to be available for the trial date on April 11, and were not expected to be available any time in the near term."
But LeBlanc told reporters outside the courthouse he believes it's because he had challenged the City's ability to apply provincial law to sidewalks, and had alleged constitutional and charter violations by the City and police.
"The City appears to have acted beyond its legislated powers, by creating its own definition of 'street' and regulating the use of sidewalks, to prohibit cyclists from using the only safe alternative to the road," LeBlanc alleged in documents filed with the provincial court.
The provincial Motor Vehicle Act and Municipalities Act both define streets as areas designated for the passage and parking of vehicles, and exclude sidewalks, the documents state. Vehicles are referred to as self-propelled, not moved by human power.
"These acts do not have or give authority to regulate sidewalks travelled by cyclists. Since the City's powers only come from legislation the City has no authority in law to regulate cyclists on sidewalks."
The Motor Vehicle Act also requires municipalities to post signs, informing the public of any prohibitions enacted by bylaw under the act and no signs prohibiting cycling on the sidewalk are posted, the documents state.
In addition, the act, which appears to date back to 1960, stipulates: "Wherever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway."
"Since the City has no authority to regulate use of the sidewalks regarding cyclists, and has not provided any safe alternatives, sidewalks equate to usable paths for cyclists and the Applicant is entitled to cycle," LeBlanc argued in the documents.
The bylaw also discriminates against cyclists and those on low income, the documents claim.
Disputes with police date back to 2009
LeBlanc also alleges he is being harassed by members of the Fredericton Police Force over a history of disputes and two civil actions he filed against the City in 2014 and 2015, which are still before the court.
The force's spokeswoman could not immediately be reached for comment on Wednesday. Knorr said only: "I believe that would be Mr. LeBlanc's personal opinion."
"FPF officers have previously issued tickets to the Applicant which appears to be for the purpose of targeting him, in retaliation for negative blog comments" and for videotaping the arrest of an off-duty soldier in 2009, which led to one of the arresting officers being charged with assault, but subsequently acquitted.
Since then, LeBlanc has faced two other bylaw tickets. One of them was dropped and LeBlanc ended up pleading guilty to disturbing the peace outside the police station.
LeBlanc was also charged with libel against a police officer before police seized a computer from his home, but that charge was dropped.
Two years ago, the City had LeBlanc's blog shut down, after he made a racial slur against an officer. He started a new blog shortly afterwards.
In May, he is scheduled to return to court to face an assault charge in connection with an incident in 2014.
LeBlanc "believes the City is attempting every way possible to convict [him] of anything they can to undermine his civil suits," the court documents state.
He also argued the City and the Fredericton Police Force were in conflicts of interests because of the ongoing civil actions.
The bylaw ticket stemmed from an incident on July 30, when a man claimed to have been almost struck by LeBlanc from behind while walking on a King Street sidewalk around 2:20 p.m.
Young mother of two kids was going out tonight but suddenly came back home.
Why? The road were full of ice!!!!
Here in Fredericton we no longer have live radio or avenues to let the public know what's going on????
The Police Scanners were always a GREAT avenur to let the public know what's going on in this City!!
Yes...it was a tragedy when the three R.C.M.P. got shot in Moncton but will the same attitude will got towards innocent citizens are killed because of non-existent Police Scanners????
I was told today that a Cop was caught drunk behind the wheel!!! His fellow officers just drove him home....it's open season for off duty members of the Fredericton Police Force to do whatever they wish!!!
The Citizens are in grave danger < especially the Natives > You are approach by these Cops in the dark? Put your camera on and question these idiots!!!
If you're at the hospital and you notice the Cops bringing in a female or male full of blood? Asked the victims - WHAT HAPPENED????
We have the most dangerous Police Force in Canada!! The public can't no longer be the watch Dogs of these Gorillas!!!!
Beware!!!! Stay safe!!! Armed yourself!!! < Camera >
Here is the text to the Irving story..not bad...
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City drops Fredericton blogger’s bylaw charge
One of controversial Fredericton blogger Charles LeBlanc’s court battles is at an end, with the city’s withdrawal Wednesday of a bylaw infraction against him.
LeBlanc, 56, of 1-145 Westmorland St., had been accused of violating a city bylaw by riding his bicycle on a sidewalk July 30, and the matter was back in provincial court Wednesday at the city’s request.
City solicit Chantal Gauthier said the city had decided to withdraw the charge “due to circumstances beyond the city’s control.”
She didn’t elaborate on what those circumstances were.
Judge Mary Jane Richards granted the motion and told LeBlanc, who didn’t address the court, that he was free to go.
Outside the Justice Building on Wednesday, the blogger and anti-poverty activist told reporters while he was pleased the matter was at an end, he also wished he’d gotten his day in court.
LeBlanc said with the help of “a special friend” whom he declined to identify, he planned to mount a constitutional challenge to the city bylaw, arguing it violated Charter rights and wasn’t properly enacted under provincial legislation.
He also contended he was unfairly targeted by the city police, given his tumultuous history with police officers in Fredericton.
The main catalyst for the antagonistic relationship, LeBlanc said, was his decision to record a violent arrest in downtown Fredericton a few years ago.
That video was ultimately used as evidence in the trial of a Fredericton police officer who was charged with assault as a result, and that officer was acquitted.
LeBlanc also told reporters bylaws about cycling in Fredericton are discriminatory against the poor, as they tend to rely on bicycles as a mode of transport.
Alycia Bartlett, spokeswoman for the City of Fredericton’s public safety department, referred questions about the case and LeBlanc’s allegations to Gauthier in the city’s legal department.
The Daily Gleaner tried to contact Gauthier for comment, but city communications manager Wayne Knorr responded.
“For personal reasons, some witnesses were not going to be available for the trial date on April 11 and were not expected to be available anytime in the near term,” he wrote in an email Thursday.
“As a result the case was withdrawn.”
When asked about LeBlanc’s allegations against the city police force, Knorr responded, “As for Mr. LeBlanc’s accusations, that would be his personal opinion.”
Also troubling about the bylaw case, LeBlanc said, was the fact it arose from a third-party complaint and that he was ticketed almost two months after the incident and that the police never asked him about his side of the story.
“They do not investigate,” LeBlanc said of the Fredericton Police Force. “They go by third-party complaint.”
The bylaw ticket was for a $50 fine, he said.
LeBlanc contended the police don’t enforce the cycling bylaws uniformly, giving some a pass for infractions while others, such as himself, get targeted.
“Enforce the law against everybody, not just me,” he said.
The blogger said he’s not above the law and would have no problem if the police pursued him for a real offence.
LeBlanc has a trial on a summary assault charge coming up in May, and he feels that’s another instance of the city police treating him unfairly and pursuing a bogus complaint.
“If you think this was bad, wait ‘til you see the assault charge coming out in May,” he told reporters.
LeBlanc has maintained the Fredericton Police Force holds a grudge against him and that’s one of the reasons he’s been charged with a summary count of assault, alleging an incident involving Andrew Spencer on July 3, 2014.
