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U.S. Senate Candidate Released from Jail
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U.S. Senate Candidate Released from JailA news release and media AdvisoryDecember 17, 2001FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 17, 2001NEWS RELEASE & MEDIA ADVISORYStanley for U.S. SenateWeb site - http://www.stanley2002.org Contact: Michelle Konieczny,Campaign Office: 303.329.0481Email: michelle@stanley2002.org========================================================================Stanley Released from Jail; Charged with Violating an UnconstitutionalGun-Control OrdinanceLibertarian candidate for U.S. Senate, Rick Stanley, was released from Denver Police custody on Sunday, December 16, 2001 after being charged with violating a local gun-control ordinance. Stanley contends the law he is charged under violates his civil rights and he will be seeking a jury trial to have the ordinance declared unconstitutional. Second Amendment supporter Duncan Philp was also arrested and faces an identical charge.Stanley and Philp were arrested Saturday during a Bill of Rights rally being held in Denver's Lincoln Park, after they performed a planned act of civil disobedience by openly carrying a loaded handgun in a holster upon their hip. Both Stanley and Philp, stated their actions were an attempt to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed rights under the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article II Section 13 of the Colorado Constitution. They are now facing one count each of unlawfully carrying a deadly weapon in violation of Denver's Revised Municipal Code, 38-117.5(b).Paul Grant, a civil rights attorney who will be representing both men is optimistic about their chances in court. On Saturday Grant stated, "There's absolutely no way a judge should be able to uphold Denver's ordinance in light of the state constitution". Public support and attention would be an essential part of the case, said Grant who has argued cases on several different occasions before the Supreme Court. He urged all supporters to attend these men's court dates and to speak out publicly on this issue explaining that; "Jurors must realize how important this case is". Mr. Stanley's next court date is Wednesday, January 30, 2002, 8:30 AM, Courtroom 151P, in the County Courts Building located at 1437 Bannock Street in Denver.
MEDIA ADVISORY:The Stanley for U.S. Senate campaign will be holding an informal press conference on Monday, December 17, 2001, at 6:00 PM. All members of the media are invited to attend to learn more about the case, and this candidate for U.S. Senate who is truly different from all the rest. The conference will be held at the campaign office located at 6280 E. 39th Avenue in Denver. For directions please call the campaign office at 303.329.0481. Mr. Stanley is also available for personal interviews by calling the same number.##30## http://www.stanley2002.org/release12_16_01.htm
MEDIA ADVISORY:The Stanley for U.S. Senate campaign will be holding an informal press conference on Monday, December 17, 2001, at 6:00 PM. All members of the media are invited to attend to learn more about the case, and this candidate for U.S. Senate who is truly different from all the rest. The conference will be held at the campaign office located at 6280 E. 39th Avenue in Denver. For directions please call the campaign office at 303.329.0481. Mr. Stanley is also available for personal interviews by calling the same number.##30## http://www.stanley2002.org/release12_16_01.htm