Urgent need for attorneys to help with Ohio Supreme Court Case
contesting the election
Greetings,
1. If you are an attorney, you are being contacted to ask you to
consider going to Ohio to help the attorneys who filed Moss, et al.,
v. Bush, et al. on Monday, December 13. Details below. Also, please
forward this e-mail to other attorneys.
2. If you are not an attorney, please send this to any family
members or acquaintances who are attorneys.
Background:
As the 25 plaintiffs gathered to sign the Petition to
Contest the Election, the Rev. Jesse Jackson told them that
Columbus, Ohio is the "epicenter of the world" right now. Although
the request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary
injunction preventing the casting of the electoral votes on Monday
were turned down, preparation for the hearing at which evidence
of "clear and convincing evidence of election fraud" is continuing.
If the Supreme Court adjudicates this action well before January 6,
2006, the date Congress counts the electoral vote, the outcome could
impact the Presidential election. Equally important is bringing to
the public's attention to the numerous instances of voter
disenfranchisement that occurred in Ohio. Along with the "Conyers
hearings" (House Judiciary Committee) and the General Accountability
Office investigation, the hearing in the Supreme Court in Moss v.Bush
is an opportunity to do just that. Yesterday Ralph Nader
praised the coalition who has brought this suit and urged them to
continue their work. You can download the filed documents at:
http://joeorgren.com/MossvBush1.pdf and
http://joeorgren.com/MossvBush2.pdf
What is being asked of you: To give your country the ultimate gift
of your time, energy, and skill helping the four attorneys who filed
the case. Efforts are underway to get funds to reimburse you for
your out-of-pocket expenses.
What is needed:
1. 10 litigators. You need to be licensed topractice in a state, but
not in Ohio.
2. 20-30 attorneys to assistwith depositions, document review, etc.
3. Possibly researchers working where they live and networked to the
legal team in Ohio.
When: Now, or as soon as possible. Taking depositions is beginning
immediately.
Work regimen:
1. Ideally, 40 hours a week until the end of the year. However, any
effort will be appreciated, including showing up for a few days.
2. Caveat: The contestees could file a motion to dismiss or a
summary judgment. If successful, you could get back there and not
have anything to do. Of course, you could be back there resisting
their efforts to get rid of this pesky lawsuit!
To sign on or find out more, e-mail or call me:
Gail Jonas,
gejonas(at)sonic(pt)net
707.433.6845 or 707.431.8451.
Although you are
being asked to pay your expenses,
I may be able to find you a family
in the Columbus area to stay with.
Thank you,
Gail Jonas
Attorney and Mediator
(707) 433-6845
www.GailJonas.com