FC: Raided cypherpunk on probation replies to Politech post

From: Declan McCullagh (declanat_private)
Date: Mon Dec 17 2001 - 06:16:11 PST

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    Of course we can't be certain our correspondent is Carl Johnson -- multiple 
    people could be sharing that Hotmail account. But the, um, unusual style is 
    identical to Johnson's. Previous message:
    
    "Cypherpunk visited for making 'derogatory' remarks about Feds"
    http://www.politechbot.com/p-02935.html
    
    -Declan
    
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    Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 07:14:28 -0500
    To: declanat_private, politechat_private
    From: Duncan Frissell <frissellat_private>
    Subject: Re: FC: Cypherpunk visited for making "derogatory" remarks about Feds
    
       1.        Failing to report the names and addresses of two
    >             Internet service providers, in violation of a
    >             special condition of supervision.
    >
    >   2.        Using the Internet to access the "Cypherpunk"
    >             website after being specifically instructed not
    >             to use the Internet for this purpose, in violation
    >             of standard condition number 3.
    
    Since no Cypherpunks website exists, how could Carl be ordered not to visit 
    it or be accused of visiting it?  Posting to a list is not visiting a 
    website.  A different act entirely.
    
    DCF
    
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    From: "sonofgomez709" <sonofgomez709at_private>
    To: "Declan McCullagh" <declanat_private>
    Cc: <politechat_private>
    Subject: !!! HotMail Lifts CypherPunk Ban !!! [ WAS!WAS: Prologue to 
    Chronicles of Arnold 0000 0000 0010 ]
    Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 04:21:53 -0800
    
    [EditWhore's Write Note: As per usual, the 'Subject:' header has little or
    nothing
    to do with the actual contents of this missive, but it should be noted that
    a HotMail
    Baron 2B Flamed Later is unimpressed by efforts of the Fe(de)ral GooberMint
    to slam an ElectroMagnetic Curtain down around the Author, and continues to
    supply HimOrHerOrIt with CopiousQuantities of Terroroist {<--A Clue, !A
    Typo)
    Literature advising HimOrHerOrIt how to Disguise HimOrHerOrItSelf through
    the use of a Myriad of Breast&OR&Penis EnlargeMent&OR&EnGorgeMent
    Techniques...]
    
    [t. Author's Left gNut: It appears that my 'Probation' is subject to the
    same
    conditions as my NonExistent AllegedInary Trial--namely, that I be the last
    person to know in regard to any developments therein.  I appreciate John
    Young and Declan McCullagh making an effort to distribute copies of what
    is apparently a Probation Report on me to a great enough extent that even
    TheLastPersonInTheWorldOnTheDistrubutionChain (Me, eh?) has an
    opportunity to peruse it.]
    
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Declan McCullagh" <declanat_private>
    To: <politechat_private>
    Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2001 7:58 PM
    Subject: Cypherpunk visited for making "derogatory" remarks about Feds
     > ----- Forwarded message from John Young <jyaat_private> -----
     > From: John Young <jyaat_private>
     > Subject: Cypherpunk Ban
     > Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 20:20:17 -0800
     > NOV 02 2001
     >                  United States District Court
     >                            for the
     >                 Western District of Washington
     > Report on Offender Under Supervision
     > Name of Offender: Carl Edward Johnson
     > Case Number: CR98-05393
    
    "I don't care what they charge me with, as wrong as they squeal my
    gnome write."
    ~~ ? the Platypus
    
     > Special Conditions Imposed
     > [x] Other: No new credit; all employment shall be subject to
     > approval by the Probation Officer; shall not use the Internet
     > or a modem without the permission of his Probation Officer
     > and shall provide his Probation Officer with the name and the
     > Internet address of his Internet account use; shall not
     > possess or use any computer encryption software or programs,
     > retailers [sic], or anonymizers.
    
    However, the lack of a Unix/Xenix restriction means that I am
    permitted to possess Demons, and vice-versa.
    
     > NONCOMPLIANCE SUMMARY
     > The probation officer believes that Carl Edward Johnson has
     > violated conditions of supervision by:
     > Violation
     > Number      Nature of Noncompliance
     >   1.        Failing to report the names and addresses of two
     >             Internet service providers, in violation of a
     >             special condition of supervision.
     >   2.        Using the Internet to access the "Cypherpunk"
     >             website after being specifically instructed not
     >             to use the Internet for this purpose, in violation
     >             of standard condition number 3.
     > U.S. Probation Officer Action;
     >
     > On October 18, 2001, this officer received intelligence
     > information which indicated Mr. Johnson was accessing the
     > Internet using two Internet accounts which had not been provided
     > to this officer.
    
    They certainly were provided to the probation officer...by the LEAs who
    are easily able to monitor my InterNet activities by virtue of my use
    of my REAL SocialSecurityAdministration Issued NAME in connection
    with the accounts.
    OfCourseOfCourse[TM], I suppose that, technically, my Release Conditions
    require that I personally inform my PO immediately upon acquisition of any
    new accounts, but realistically, since the Torture and Abuse that I have
    suffered at the hands of the Federal Government have left me in such a
    debilitated Medical Condition that even remembering to feed myself and
    wipe my ass are major projects, it would seem that the same results are
    already being attained by my using accounts which are easily identified by
    the very same LEAs that my PO would be reporting my use to, anyway.
    
     >Mr.Johnson was using these accounts to insert
     > himself back into a "Cypherpunk" web site he had been accessing
     > during the instant offense.
    
    Technically wrong, but spiritually correct.
    
     >During the probation intake with Mr.
     > Johnson on August 20, 2001, he was instructed to use the Internet
     > for the purpose of researching his medical condition and legal
     > matters only, He was specifically instructed not to access
     > the Cypherpunk website.
    
    Uhhh....sez who?
    My memory suggests that I specifically pointed out that much of
    the evidence in my case resided on CypherPunks archives which
    I would need to access.
    Beyond that, I don't recall being specifically told not to post to
    the list, although I vaguely recall suggesting that I didn't forsee
    doing so, except in regard to my legal matters.
    
    DISCLAIMER: OfCourseOfCourse[TM], since *I* am the one who
    requires CopiousQuantities [WordOfTheDay: EveryBody SCREAM!!!]
    of medications in order to remember to wipe my ass, I would hardly be
    so bold as to suggest that I was *not* told to totally refrain from
    posting to the CPUNX Disturbed Male LISP...
    
      > Of particular concern was the content of Mr. Johnson's e-mails,
     > which contained derogatory comments about federal officials.
    
    True, but to make ComplimentaryComments would have involved
    *lying*...
    Besides, the derogatory comments were in basically the same form
    that they will take in my 2255 Motion to the Court, where the truth
    is, I understand, required by law.
    
     >On  October 22, 2001, this officer, along with the investigating
     > agent in this matter, conducted an unannounced home visit at
     > Mr. Johnson's residence. Mr. Johnson was asked if he had
     > provided this officer with all Internet accounts he was currently
     > using, to which he stated he had two new accounts he forgot to
     > report to this officer. He accurately provided the account
     > addresses and stated he would not forget in the future.
    
    Not exactly true. I vaguely remembered having gotten a HotMail
    email account and provided several approximations of what I
    thought the account might be named, at which point the SSAgent
    provided *me* with the name of the account, which was
    lamer11at_private  (Indicating that the LEAs are, in fact,
    better qualified to provide my PO with my account information
    than I, myself, am...)
    
     >Mr. Johnson was questioned in regard to his recent postings to the
     > Cypherpunk website after being instructed by this officer not to
     > use the Internet for this purpose. Mr. Johnson became highly
     > agitated at this point, yelling obscenities and banging his fists
     > on the table. After he calmed down, however, Mr. Johnson stated
     > he misunderstood and did not realize he was restricted from going
     > into this site. He further explained that his messages, in regard
     > to federal officials, were simply commentaries to other people's
     > messages. Mr. Johnson was reprimanded for the inappropriate nature
     > of his e-mail messages and again specifically directed not to
     > access the Cypherpunk website or make any postings to that site.
    
    Oops...
    Yeah, I think that is KindaSorta right. As a matter of fact, I recall
    asking for something from Probation in writing informing me of any
    restrictions on my InterNet activities, but I never got one--not even
    a copy of the enclosed 'Probation Report' that everyone else in the
    world has seemed to have already read.
    However, as a result of John Young and Declan McCullagh's
    diligence in getting this important information to me, I have just
    deleted the CPUNX Disturbed Male LISPs from my email
    address book, and can now add a print out of the 'Probation
    Report' to my list of things to carry with me and periodically
    read in an effort to remind myself of the current status of my
    restrictions on freedom.
    
     > It is noted that a thorough inspection of Mr. Johnson's residence
     > was conducted during this home visit which did not yield anything
     > unusual.
    
    If it was a thourough inspection, then why was the MountainOfTrash
    in my room left undisturbed? (I was hoping THEY [TM] would bag
    it and take it away as evidence, but no such luck...)
    
     > The Probation Office is giving Mr. Johnson the benefit of the doubt
     > when he says he misunderstood this officer's instructions. We will
     > continue to monitor him closely, and are recommending that no
     > further action be taken at this time. Should Mr. Johnson's
     > noncompliant behavior continue, the Court will be immediately
     > notified and further sanctions will be requested.
    
    TRANSLATION: After three years of UnConstitutional Denial of Proper
    Medical Care, and SubsequentSubjection to Criminal Torture&OR&Abuse
    for exhibiting symptoms of my untreated Medical DisAbilities, it should
    come as no surprise to anyone that, absent clear written instructions as
    to the limits and restrictions on my InterNet activities and 'Acceptable
    Content' regarding my communications, it is unreasonable to expect me
    to fulfill sometimes vague and confusing verbal requests or demands.
    
    
     >                                      Respectfuly submitted,
     >                                      Lornie G. Vanous
     >                                      Senior U.S. Probation Officer
    
    Lonnie Vanous has, in fact, been very helpful in aiding me in getting
    access to medical care and proper medication, for which I am truly
    appreciative.
    [gNutly gNote From The World's Lamest Conspiracy Theorist:
    This, however, may actually be a Clever Ruse to speed my medical
    recovery to a point where it will be possible for the Federal Government
    to ReHang me without it appearing that THEY[TM] are Punishing me
    for being Medically UnFit--due to THEIR[TM] Torture and Abuse--to
    meet my Court imposed Release Conditions.]
    
    
     > William S. Corn
     > Chief U. S. Probation Officer
     > Catherine E. Sandstrom
     > Supervising U.S. Probation Officer
     > True and correct copies of the attached were mailed by the clerk
     > to the following:
     > Robert Louis Jacob London, Esq.
     > Floyd G Short, Esq.
     > USPO - Tacoma
     > Judge Bryan
    
    This is a list of people who need to be kept updated on information needed
    to SendMySorryAssBackToTheSlammer.
    OfCourseOfCourse [TM], this information was witheld from the person
    most concerned with actually meeting the terms of my release, and *not*
    being ThrownBackInTheSlammer. (That's *me*, eh?)
    
     > ----- End forwarded message ----- 
    
    
    
    
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