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pax · June 10, 2009, 12:47 PM

Cloud ~

Here's the initial news report: http://newsok.com/pharmacist-is-glad...rticle/3371710 ("Man Has No Regrets Defending Pharmacy") Pay attention to what he says in that interview, and then watch the videos below with his words in mind. (This is what he said before he was charged.)

Here's the raw surveillance camera footage: http://newsok.com/multimedia/video/24432753001

Here's the affadavit of probable cause: http://s3.amazonaws.com/content.news...armdoc0001.pdf

Here's a short, edited version of an interview with the prosecuting DA, which includes a few statements from Ersland's defense attorney: http://newsok.com/multimedia/video/24432794001

Here's the extended interview with the DA, uncut. It is hard to hear in spots, and it is WELL worth the 20 minutes it takes to view: http://www.news9.com/Global/category...clipId=3804065

And here's an article about this DA's view of the 2nd Amendment: http://newsok.com/self-defense-allow...rticle/3373148 (The money quote: "I do not want the charging of Jerome Ersland with first-degree murder to have a chilling effect on any person legitimately in a position to defend themselves from an assailant,” ... the decision should not cause anyone to hesitate to use appropriate force if faced by the "imminent threat of serious injury or death from another person.”)

Interestingly, at the bail hearing, the DA (prosecutor) strongly objected to the judge's order forbidding the defendant to own firearms until after the case was resolved. See http://newsok.com/pharmacist-in-fata...rticle/3373194 for that whole story.

This link reports on the O'Reilly interview which happened after he was charged with murder.

There's also a good page here with ongoing local coverage of the situation.

And finally, here's a link to the best in-depth analysis article I've yet seen: here.

Kathy

June 10, 2009, 12:47 PM	#501
pax Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2000 Location: In a state of flux Posts: 7,520	Cloud ~ Here's the initial news report: http://newsok.com/pharmacist-is-glad...rticle/3371710 ("Man Has No Regrets Defending Pharmacy") Pay attention to what he says in that interview, and then watch the videos below with his words in mind. (This is what he said before he was charged.) Here's the raw surveillance camera footage: http://newsok.com/multimedia/video/24432753001 Here's the affadavit of probable cause: http://s3.amazonaws.com/content.news...armdoc0001.pdf Here's a short, edited version of an interview with the prosecuting DA, which includes a few statements from Ersland's defense attorney: http://newsok.com/multimedia/video/24432794001 Here's the extended interview with the DA, uncut. It is hard to hear in spots, and it is *WELL* worth the 20 minutes it takes to view: http://www.news9.com/Global/category...clipId=3804065 And here's an article about this DA's view of the 2nd Amendment: http://newsok.com/self-defense-allow...rticle/3373148 (The money quote: "I do not want the charging of Jerome Ersland with first-degree murder to have a chilling effect on any person legitimately in a position to defend themselves from an assailant,” ... the decision should not cause anyone to hesitate to use appropriate force if faced by the "imminent threat of serious injury or death from another person.”) Interestingly, at the bail hearing, the DA (prosecutor) strongly objected to the judge's order forbidding the defendant to own firearms until after the case was resolved. See http://newsok.com/pharmacist-in-fata...rticle/3373194 for that whole story. This link reports on the O'Reilly interview which happened after he was charged with murder. There's also a good page here with ongoing local coverage of the situation. And finally, here's a link to the best in-depth analysis article I've yet seen: here. Kathy __________________ Kathy Jackson My personal website: Cornered Cat Last edited by pax; June 10, 2009 at 01:56 PM.