Merle T. Rutledge Jr

45 Pine St.  Apt 3

Chatham, Virginia  24531



vs.





John Doe, Norfolk, Va Police Department officer, in his individual and

official capacity

810 Union Street

 Norfolk, VA. 23510



And



John Doe 2,  Norfolk Va Police Department officer, sued in his

individual and official capacity

810 Union Street,

Norfolk, VA. 23510



And



City of Norfolk, Va

810 Union Street,…

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The Ray Wright illegal stop of farm use unregistered vehicle in Pittsylvania County. Please send him kind words and letters of support as he pursues his battle for justice. The letter below is a public record that was sent off to local law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth of Virginia. His email is "ray wright" <raw2kob1@yahoo.com>,

1/10/2013

     Ray A. Wright 545 North Main Street Chatham, Virginia 24531 (434)432-8336 Subject: Claim against…

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To: City of Norfolk, Va public officials

From: Merle T. Rutledge Jr and Donna Lea

Concerns/Complaint against Norfolk Va Police officer Matthews

     I was informed by Donna Lea aka Lee that she had problems with the City of Norfolk, Va Police Department after a somewhat hit and run (from officers prospective). Ms. Lee alleges that after the accident and while in the hospital that she was treated rudely by City of Norfolk, Va Police officers. She was hit by a car in which…

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Letter to the Editor Against Exclusion of non residents not being

allowed to speak at Pittsylvania County, Va meetings!

     Let me very clear! Pittsylvania County did not think this amendment

out thoroughly before adding it to its by-laws. I believe a little

more research needs to be done on the constitutionality and the

complications this amendment presents. I would like to commend Coy…

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How to destroy Florida “Stand your Ground” Law! March 27, 2012 by merletrutledge - This blog is not legal advice but the express opinion of Merle T. Rutledge Jr

4 ways to get Florida to consider making permanent changes to the Florida Stand your Ground Law!

1. Have every convicted rapist or murderer that felt like their life was in danger while trying to commit the act in which they are convicted of use the defense of Stand your Ground Law. If race has no…

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Woman's house mistakenly searched

Search caught on camera



Updated: Friday, 22 Jan 2010, 9:59 AM EST

Published : Thursday, 21 Jan 2010, 6:49 PM EST



    Kay Young



NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) - A Newport News mother recorded a mistaken police search of her home while her children stood outside. She told WAVY.com she knew there was a mistake because she hadn't broken any laws.



"There were three officers; they were all standing at my door like this,…

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Hickory High senior Michelle Edwards has been suspended and after posting a note about a teacher on a friend's Facebook wall. Edwards, who was photographed on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, is no longer recommended for expulsion. (Steve Earley | The Virginian-Pilot)

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A Call to Washington – The March 2012 March of Epic Proportions

 

  They try to tell us racism no longer exists in America.  They try to tell us that everyone should be treated equal and fairly.  They try to tell us that the road to prosperity is following their lead.  Just like John McCain said in a recent speech "We know better" and "I know better."  You are right John McCain.  I do know better.  This isn't just to focus on you, but to focus on the racism that is present in…

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Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)is the name of the group that successfully got Tracy Morgan to apologize about his comments made in Tennessee during a stand up comedy routine. PFLAG National (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) also spoke out about the incident on Friday. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Vice President of Communications, Fred Sainz, also issued a statement, saying, “Hateful remarks that mock youth suicides and the very real emotional and…

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On December 19, 2010, a Booker T. Washington High School senior was

arrested by a Norfolk, Virginia police officer under the truants

policy in Norfolk, Va while walking to school.  The police officer

pulled him over and told him that he was violating the policy.  The

teen informed the officer that he wasn't a truant and was on his way

to school.  The officer gave Marsh a ultimatum to take him to school

or to jail.  Mr. Marsh refused and was than pushed on to the… Continue