The following news item was submitted by a reader, who wonders "why can't I find this story anywhere other than Court News?" Excellent question!!

November 6, 2003
Newark Advocate

Court News:

James R. Dennis Jr., also known as James L. Dennis, 33, of 1680 Lakeview Drive, Apt. F, was charged with one count of burglary, a fourth-degree felony.

In the course of responding to a burglary in progress on Saturday, Newark police found Dennis Jr. at a residence in the 100 block of West Greer Drive, according to court records. The homeowner had Dennis Jr. pinned to the floor and was holding a gun on him, records stated. Dennis Jr. allegedly gained entry through the residence through an unlocked breezeway, records stated.

Click here to read the blurb in the Newark Advocate.

The following was submitted by OFCC volunteer Collin Rink, who is a veteran of several 'Defense' Walks, most recently in Norwood on Saturday.

On a brisk, but sunny Saturday afternoon, about 40 freedom loving gun-owners
met at the aptly-named Victory Park, in the City of Norwood. Norwood is
located near Cincinnati.

Patrick Feely signed people in, while Norwood Councilman John Fenton and I greeted the arrivals. After a safety briefing conducted by myself, and a big round of applause for event, organizer Patrick Feely, the walkers took to the sidewalk.

The 1.6 mile event saw the walkers alongside heavily traveled Montgomery Road. Then the Walk went into lovely neighborhoods populated by residents shouting words of encouragement from the porches of their historic homes.

The final leg of the Walk returned to Montgomery Road, where a local merchant fired up a p.a. system to offer impromptu words of encouragement to the walkers. "It's a beautiful thing you are doing, keep up the good work and show Bob Taft who's boss," said the man.

The walk concluded back at Victory Park, where walkers discussed CCW in Ohio before either heading home, or to local restaurants for lunch.

We are copied on literally hundreds of pro-CCW letters as they are sent to editors, legislators, etc. Some eventually make it into print, and some do not.

Occasionally, a letter will rise to the top, always because it is well-written, but often too because it is taking a new tack on current subject. The following letter, which was sent by it's writer to every member of the General Assembly, as well as Governor Taft, is such a piece.

Click on the "Read More... link below to read the letter.

November 11, 2003
Toledo Blade

VAN WERT, Ohio — A Van Wert County grand jury has declined to return an indictment against a city resident in connection with a shooting during a domestic disturbance last month, the county prosecutor said yesterday. (see: Ohio man stops violent offender; charged with crime)

Prosecutor Charles Kennedy said the grand jury on Friday did not indict Richard Rable, 49, who was arrested after he allegedly shot a Convoy man during a confrontation between the victim and his ex-girlfriend.

Mr. Rable was charged Oct. 14 with one count of felonious assault, a second-degree felony, for allegedly shooting Robert King, 25, after Mr. King got into a fight with a woman. Authorities said Mr. Rable fired a warning shot into the air, then shot Mr. King.

Commentary:
For the third time this year, a grand jury has refused to punish an Ohioan simply for defending themselves or someone else. Bravo.

Now the next question - why are they being charged by prosecutors in the first place? Hal McKinney faced nearly $10,000 in legal bills after he saved lives in a Cincinnati bar. A grand jury failed to indict him as well.

Click here to read the story in the Toledo Blade.

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