Augusta, GA Rape Case: Plenty of Reasonable Doubt

Michael C. Blocker was arrested on Rape and Burglary charges according to this January 24, 2007 document.

The grand jury's true bill switched the order of the charges to Burglary (first) then Rape (second) and added Kidnapping (third).  Since this case was highly publicized as a rape case, then there must have been reasonable doubt surrounding the validity of the rape charge because the rape and kidnapping charges became secondary charges.

Furthermore, the arrest date in the Richmond County, GA case management database shows 1/15/2007 for the burglary charge; however, the rape and the kidnapping charges show an arrest date of 1/15/2008 which is a year after the burglary arrest, and the date falls during his actual trial date 1/14-16/2008.  Why are the arrest dates for the rape and kidnapping charges different from the burglary arrest date? 

I am hoping that Michael C. Blocker is released from all charges soon.  He deserves another chance as a freed man.  #exonerateMichael from false imprisonment.

Augusta, Ga: Non-violent Burglar sentenced to Life without Parole?

I spoke with Reporter Sandy Hodson today.  Her articles surrounding Michael C. Blocker's 2008 burglary/rape/kidnapping trial seems to be the only record that his three day trial started on Monday, January 15, 2008 based on her 1/17/2008 article "Rapist gets life in prison, no parole."

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2008/01/17/met_180683.shtml

One of the things that stood out in my brief telephone conversation with Ms. Hodson was that she remembers the defendant Michael Blocker being "apologetic" before he was sentenced which coincides with Michael Blocker's statement:

"When the judge is ready to sentence me, he asks me if I'd like to make a statement.  Mr. Hadden (public defender) urges me again to do so.  Ms. Tanya Jeffords (from public defenders office) tells me that it would show character and responsibility.  So I stand up and say what I'm told , so the judge will give me 20 years (for burglary)."  

Also, according to Michael Blocker's statement, Ms. Alexia Davis (from the public defenders office) was also present during the "plan to apologize before sentencing" strategy session.  It seems that he had three African American attorneys advising him that the 20 year sentencing was the "best deal" although a jury was already in place.

Since no trial transcripts are available for Michael C Blocker's three day trial, I can not confirm nor deny the presence of the additional attorneys from the Office of the Public Defender; however, I did find the following News-Times article showing "Attorney arrested for theft of lost diamond ring" (Valerie Rowell- staff writer) connecting Attorney Tanya Jeffords with Attorney Alexia Davis:
http://newstimes.augusta.com/latest-news/2013-02-26/attorney-arrested-for-theft-of-lost-diamond-ring

In addition, I found the District Attorney's name came up as well in this related News-Times article, "Theft charge against Columbia County Public Defender dismissed, " (Steve Crawford, publisher),  Augusta District Attorney Ashley Wright recused herself to avoid a conflict of interest.
http://newstimes.augusta.com/news/2014-07-09/theft-charge-against-columbia-county-public-defender-dismissed

So Michael C. Blocker, a repeat "non-violent" offender of burglary, theft, etc stands for what he thinks is a 20 year burglary sentence, and the judge delivers a "life without parole" sentence along with 20 years.

Why would a defendant agree to a Life sentence when he is into the third day of trial by jury?  All of the newspaper articles surrounding the three day trial mentions plenty of details surrounding the burglary, stolen jewelry, stolen coins, and stolen money, but the "rape" was always presented as an "afterthought."  Always "one liners" surrounding the rape, and Michael Blocker states that his public defender Hugh Hadden did not even question the alleged rape victim.

The sexual assault/rape kit did NOT show a violent act.  The investigator notes that I read through never described any physical injuries.  The alleged rape victim's dog did NOT sustain any injuries.

Why would a "veteran" burglar with his hands full of coins, jewelry, and money put all of the stolen goods down for a one minute "non-violent" rape?

Most burglars with stolen goods in hand are focused on getting away; not hanging around.

In addition, reporter Sandy Hodson mentioned Michael Blocker being "high on drugs."  Even if he was high on drugs, he seemed TO REMEMBER enough NOT to leave "any fingerprints" anywhere, and there was NO signs of violence except for the fact that the age 74 year old alleged rape victim claims that she was raped in a green nightshirt with white lace trim in the middle of the winter season lasting for one minute?

I am a rape survivor, and I assure you that it took at least 3 pages to describe my own rape experience in writing.  My rapist continues to remain free and living his life.

Congress is trying to release non-violent offenders from life without parole sentencing.  Michael C. Blocker has NOT been found guilty of a violent act, and he should be released from false imprisonment as soon as possible.  #exonerateMichael

Review: Patti LaBelle Sweet Potato Pie

The Walmart had about eight "Patti pies" left.  I got me one, and I felt like moonwalking!!!!  In fact, I was so excited that I had to take a selfie with this sweet potato pie.  Finally, the wait was over!!!!

Now, let's simplify the heating instructions!  Either you can transfer a slice at a time to the microwave and heat it up for about 15 to 30 seconds or you can bake the whole pie in the conventional oven for 10 to 20 minutes.  CAUTION: It comes in an aluminum pan so you can NOT put the whole pie in the microwave.

Okay, enough of the logistics part of this review!  So how does it taste????

Well, it tastes like sugar and spice!  It is very rich and moist. It is NOT stringy.  It is very smooth in texture.  Overall, I loved the pie for the $3.98 USD plus tax.  I could not make a sweet potato pie from scratch for $4.00 so it is a "no brainer" purchase if I need a decent sweet potato pie in the future!

Now, in order to start preparing for my 2016 summer bikini body, I did pass the rest of this pie on to some grateful neighbors!  YouTube reviewer Entertainer James Wright Chanel has created the lasting memory of "Patti Labelle pies." They definitely make you want to shout "PATTI!." Also, opening the pie box was a little tricky.  You should watch Jame's youtube review of the pie after you try the pie. His video was even more hilarious after trying the Patti LaBelle sweet potato pie for myself!  This pie was a highlight of my day!

Caution: Unrelated "Charge Stacking" in Augusta, Georgia

So on January 30, 2007, a grand jury of 20 peers returns a true bill for 

Burglary- first count, 

Rape-second count, and 

Kidnapping - third count.

The regional media coverage of the 2007 Walton Way Alleged Rape case must have influenced the inclusion of rape and kidnapping charges by the Grand jury when there was only "Burglary DNA" to report (No Rape DNA). 

Sgt. Richard Roundtree was listed as Prosecutor, and Daniel J. Craig was listed as District Attorney on the Indictment by the Grand Jury.

The defendant who was not present at the grand jury hearing was a repeat offender of burglary related offenses, and he would have gladly taken a plea deal for burglary only.  Such a plea bargain would have saved taxpayers a grand jury hearing as well as trial court preparation, but with what seems like little to no rape evidence, rape and kidnapping charges were still stacked on to the burglary charges.

This "charge stacking" forced the Defendant Michael C. Blocker to plead "NOT GUILTY" because he did NOT Rape nor Kidnap the victim.  He only acknowledged the Burglary.

So Why didn't the State separate the Burglary charge from the Rape and Kidnapping Charges? 

Perhaps, the community would prefer to pin a rape and kidnapping charge on a partially INNOCENT man rather than make this particular elderly woman look like she told a "partial untruth" that received regional media coverage.  Michael C. Blocker was denied a change of venue, and he was denied a fair trial.

Another unrelated Augusta, Georgia Trial case that was stacked high with charges was a 2001 Racketeering case/ "RICO" Indictment surrounding six defendants and two different crimes years apart. You can read about it here:

http://www.ucmjdefense.com/coleman17may.html

#exonerateMichael from his Life without parole sentence for a crime that he did NOT commit.

America's Goal: Enslavery of Blacks Continues in 2016!

In smaller cities where a mass transit system is NOT present, everyone becomes known by their motorized vehicle that they drive. This knowledge makes racial profiling easy. Blacks get pulled over for charges like:

• Failure to Yield While Turning Left.
• Failure to stop at a Stop sign. 
• Failure to wear a Safety belt. 
• Expired tag.
• (you get the picture)

Nationally, White people can influence false prosecution of Black people.  For example in April 2001, a North Carolina HOA Board President decided that she was tired of my challenging her position of authority so she had me, the HOA Board Vice-President, charged with

aggravated assault and battery 

by hitting victim on the hand with her hand 

as seen in the picture above.

Since I was a homeowner and corporate employee, the police did not arrest me like a "common criminal" or a "thug," they kindly served me with a "criminal summons."

Keep in mind that the police report showed "NO SIGNS of INJURY" but I was being charged with aggravated assault and battery in Charlotte, NC.

To add insult to injury, my private attorney offers me a plea deal to plead guilty and get community service since "I'm a first time offender."

So I stared at her for a minute for surely she had lost her mind, and then I kindly fired her.  I also asked her to refund my monies.

The year was 2001, 

and I had become formally introduced to the 

criminal justice system in the United States of America!  

The new MODERN DAY SLAVERY!

By the trial date, the HOA President had resigned her HOA position to concentrate solely on getting me incarcerated.  So she recruits another neighbor to add to the story and bear false witness.  The story that they concocted deserved some movie popcorn.  It was jaw dropping.  My sister who went with me to court was staring at me and whispered "you did not tell me that you did all of that."  I politely replied "they are boldfaced lying."  Even the State's prosecutor was in awe by this new "testimony" where the police report stated no signs of injury.  So the case was dismissed.  Thank GOD!

I had been embarrassed and ashamed for over a decade thinking that I had "bad luck."  Now, I know, that my false prosecution case is the normal for Black people.

America's Goal is to enslave Blacks, control them, or kill them.

Whichever comes first!

Black people must wake up.  Mass incarceration is everyone's problem because mass incarceration is modern day slavery.  Traps are being set all the time.  Every Brotha or Sistah getting caught in these traps do not have to be guilty.  They just have to be targeted.

In the past, I used to be ultra-optimistic. Sadly, I have become a pessimist. I am a product of America.

I say it loud, and I say it clear:

 I understand what it means to be a Black Woman in America. 

Do you?

Is Michael C. Blocker under False Imprisonment in Georgia?

Michael C. Blocker is being detained in a Georgia prison based what seems to be an unlawful guilty plea.

The Guilty Plea seems unlawful for the following reasons:

• The plea was involuntary.
• The plea was not knowingly.
• The plea was not intelligently.
•  Michael C. Blocker states that he was on medications during the trial that began on Tuesday, January 15, 2008.
•  Michael C. Blocker had ineffective assistance of counsel.
• AND The trial transcripts are missing!

Since the trial transcripts are missing, prisoner Michael C. Blocker's statements seem just as credible as those who prosecuted him.  He should have been presumed innocent until proven guilty especially since there was NO reported Rape DNA.

Furthermore:

• The State failed to get a trial conviction.
• The State can not try Michael C. Blocker again without risk of double jeopardy.
• The State's primary witness is now deceased without a trial transcript testimony.

Let us also recap recent media coverage of the prosecution team on the Michael C. Blocker "rape case":

Richard Roundtree and Ashley Wright

http://wjbf.com/2015/09/28/augusta-da-finds-no-evidence-to-prosecute-in-steroid-investigation/

Richard Roundtree (formerly Sergeant and Prosecutor)

http://wjbf.com/2015/10/28/9-rcso-deputies-polygraph-tests-come-back-deceptive-during-steroid-investigation/

Judge Daniel J. Craig (formerly District Attorney)

http://www.wfxg.com/story/25756355/judge-daniel-craig-reversed-remanded-by-appeals-court

Ronnie Strength (formerly Sheriff) and Richard Roundtree (current Sheriff)

http://citystink.blogspot.com/2012/03/sheriff-ronnie-strength-calls-it-quits.html

District Attorney Ashley Wright (formerly Assistant District Attorney)

http://metrospirit.com/so-what-did-donnie-smith-do/#.Voi_RLYrJi0

NOTE: This article hints at a romantic link to D.A. Ashley Wright.

I digress here.

The bottom line:  

• Michael C. Blocker was denied a change of venue in spite of his "high profile" case.
• Michael C. Blocker plead NOT GUILTY.
• No evidence has been presented to support a "Life Sentence without Parole" (LWOP Sentencing).
• Michael C. Blocker waited in Richmond County Jail for about a year for a fair trial that was stolen from him.
• Michael C. Blocker's family was quoted $30,000 to $50,000 by a private attorney to try his case.
• Michael C. Blocker had ineffective assistance of counsel on multiple habeas corpus filings as well.

This alleged False Imprisonment of Michael C. Blocker should be resolved as soon as possible.

#exonerateMichael