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Update- Just five days before trial- #WhatcomProsecutors file amended charges from 2020 #entrapment #SWAT ambush led by #triplett. Hello!? Is anyone out there? 😅

Bellingham Herald February 1, 2025 “A Bellingham man who was detained in Whatcom County Jail without access to an attorney for over a month brought his case before a judge Tuesday to argue for his charges to be dropped. Richard Kirkham, 48, has been in jail since Sept. 28, 2023. He faces more than 50 felony charges across eight open cases, the majority of which are related to domestic violence and no-contact order violations. Kirkham and his current attorney, Adrian Madrone, filed a motion Jan. 9 to dismiss the charges, alleging a violation of Kirkham’s legal rights to conflict-free counsel, due process and a speedy trial. According to the motion filed for dismissal of the cases, Kirkham was communicating with two people outside of jail who were helping him find a private attorney. However, the court ordered that Kirkham’s phone, messaging and visitation access be restricted about one month after he was arrested. Kirkham told the public defender’s office that he had an issue with his assigned lawyer on Oct. 27, 2023 - one day after the ban was put in place. He was told by the office that they would no longer be representing him due to a “severe shortage” of conflict counsel in the county. Judge Evan Jones, who heard oral arguments Tuesday, previously appointed two subsequent attorneys from the bench, both of whom withdrew from the case. Kirkham then requested his phone privileges be reinstated so that he could find another attorney, according to court records. He brought this request to Judge David Freeman on Nov. 22, 2023, according to the motion to dismiss, but Freeman was asked by the state to let Jones handle the issue. Freeman called the situation “very concerning” and told Jones to review the restrictions, but did not lift them. The privileges were eventually given back on Dec. 6, 2023, with the stipulation that Kirkham could only call “verified attorneys.” However, Kirkham did not have the phone numbers of any attorneys, according to court records, and the jail said it did not provide phone books. He wrote to the court to request the restrictions be lifted again so that he could retain counsel. Jones did not respond, according to the motion, leaving Kirkham without access to representation for a month and a half. Madrone opened his argument Tuesday with a request for Jones to recuse himself from the case due to his involvement in it and concerns over fairness. The state disagreed, and Jones decided to proceed with hearing arguments with the understanding that he may decide to recuse himself ahead of the April trial. Madrone said Kirkham’s experience was “connected to a much wider problem” and had “significant implications.” “Access to counsel is an issue of Constitutional magnitude,” Madrone said. Prosecuting attorney Sophia Padgett acknowledged that Kirkham spent time without counsel but said the state made a “good faith effort” to find him a qualified attorney. She said the standards for finding representation in this case were also higher because Kirkham faces life in prison due to Washington’s “three strikes” law. Kirkham disagreed, saying in a statement to the Bellingham Herald that the court “was well aware of the delays it would cause in (his) case when it decided to detain (him) without appointing counsel. “In America, we do not lock people up without immediately providing them with counsel,” Kirkham said. About 30 people attended Tuesday’s hearing in a show of support for Kirkham. Megan McAllister, a Western Washington University student and an organizer with the Whatcom Pen-pal Program and Western Washington University student, said she gathered the group to provide a sense of accountability for Judge Jones. Kirkham and McAllister are pen pals, and they have known each other for over a year now. “To the court, it is their day job,” McAllister said. “To the people they are presiding over, it is their entire lives and freedoms being restricted.” By Hannah Edelman Bellingham Herald

The corruption in Whatcom County Superior Court keeps getting worse. Last night, we discovered that an attorney was retroactively assigned to Adrian’s case on March 6, 2024-a fact we were completely unaware of until now. This kind of backdating, known as nunc pro tunc (“now for then”), raises major red flags. Why would the court need to retroactively assign an attorney? And why is the document detailing this assignment inaccessible to Adrian or me as his advocate? Adrian has been held without competent, conflict free , effective counsel since September 19, 2023 and #WhatcomCounty is making it nearly impossible to access the records and resources we need. • The law library is officially open just 18 hours a week-Wednesday through Friday, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM-but it’s often closed. The last three times I went, it was shut down with “the librarian is sick” cited as the excuse. • Unlike other counties in Washington, Whatcom County provides no online public access to court records. Other counties use the Odyssey portal for easy access, but Whatcom blocks access entirely. • Adrian has never had access to court records while detained, and now they’re ensuring I can’t access them either. Compare this to Wendell Davidson’s case: • Ryan Swinburnson filed a blank notice of withdrawal on November 8, 2023. • Nearly 10 weeks later, Judge Grochmal retroactively memorialized this withdrawal as if it had been an oral agreement. • Six days later, Wendell-who had countless victims-was released on personal recognizance (PR). Meanwhile, Adrian: • Is being held on $725,000 bail (originally $830,000) with no victims in his case. • Has faced procedural misconduct at every turn, including missing records, ineffective counsel, and now this mysterious retroactive attorney assignment. • Has no access to resources to fight his case, and now they’re cutting off my access too. This system isn’t broken-it’s rigged. The retroactive attorney assignment, inaccessible records, and law library closures aren’t coincidences. They’re calculated moves to block Adrian and keep the truth hidden. Whatcom County is deliberately operating in the shadows. It’s time to bring their corruption to light because this isn’t just about one man-it’s happening to EVERYONE ELSE too! #WhatcomCountyCorruption #NuncProTunc #JudicialMisconduct #JusticeForDetainees #CivilRightsWhatcom #ExposeTheTruth #StopTheCorruption #PretrialJustice #WhatcomCountyJailDeathTrap #GovernmentAccountability #SystemicInjustice #richardkirkham #recuseyourselfjudgeevanjones #whatcomcorruptionilluminated #miserymachine #followtheruleswhatcomcounty #whatcomjaildeatcoverups

Judge Jones, you can’t hide your way out of this. The truth always comes out-just like the sun and the moon. For everyone watching, let’s take a moment to understand why records and transparency matter so much: 1. Records ensure accountability. Without accurate and accessible public records, government officials can act with impunity, hiding misconduct, violating rights, and operating in the shadows. Records are the foundation of democracy-they let us see what’s really happening behind closed doors. 2. Transparency keeps power in check. This is a government by the people, for the people. When officials hide court records, hearings, or evidence, they are abusing their power and taking control away from the public. Transparency ensures that no one-not even a judge-is above the law. 3. The truth sets us free. Corruption thrives in darkness, but the truth can no longer be hidden. The only way officials like #JudgeJones and others in Whatcom County can continue their bullying and misconduct is if they keep people in the dark. But we’re done letting them operate in secret. This is why we fight to get every record, every transcript, and every piece of evidence out in the open. Because if we don’t demand transparency, we are letting them trample on our rights. These are our courts, our government, and our rights. And together, we can make sure that they work for the people-not for corrupt officials. Achilles sees through the lies. The truth is coming, and it cannot be stopped. 😊 #FreedomOfInformation #TRUTH #LIGHTWORKERS #NewEarth #5D #CivilRights1983 #TransparencyMatters #JusticeForAdrian #WhatcomCountyCorruption #ExposeTheTruth #HiddenHearings #JudicialMisconduct #GovernmentAccountability #CourtRecordsMatter #AchillesInvestigates #StopTheCorruption #PretrialJustice #FreedomThroughTruth #ForThePeople

Despicable

Adrian has been incarcerated for 493 days as of January 24, 2025 (since 9/19/23). PRETRIAL! This is NOT after conviction. Pretrial detention is NOT meant to be punitive. How many deaths have occurred inside this #MiseryMachine, aka #WhatcomCountyJail?

Adrian Sassen Van Elsloo has been sitting in pretrial detention for 16 months with a bail set so high it’s impossible to see it as anything other than punishment. At $725,000, the bail doesn’t just keep him locked up-it effectively cuts him off from the resources he needs to build his defense. This isn’t about justice anymore; it’s about using the system to silence him and obstruct his fight for the truth. Recently, the case took an even stranger turn. Prosecutors Eric Richey and Andrew Bogle, both deeply involved in this mess from the beginning, seem to have quietly stepped away. They’ve left the case in the hands of Samantha McIntosh, a young and relatively inexperienced prosecutor who now has to navigate years of mismanagement and misconduct. It’s hard not to see this as an intentional move to deflect accountability, setting McIntosh up to take the fall for a case that’s already in shambles. Meanwhile, Judge Evan Jones continues to refuse to recuse himself, despite a clear history of bias against Adrian. Alarmingly, Judge Jones appears to be strategically placing himself in charge of both Adrian’s cases and those involving Wendell Davidson, whose actions have directly impacted numerous victims in Whatcom County. Judge Jones himself released Wendell Davidson, citing GR 42, yet failed to ensure compliance with Article 1, Section 35 of the Washington State Constitution, which mandates that victims of crimes be notified. Were Wendell’s victims ever informed of his release? This clear disregard for constitutional obligations raises serious concerns about judicial priorities and accountability. What’s worse is the role played by the Whatcom County Superior Court Clerk’s Office, which seems to be colluding with Adrian’s now ex-attorney, Jason Weiss. Weiss not only failed to represent Adrian effectively but has also actively worked to discredit me for advocating on Adrian’s behalf. In an alarming escalation, the Superior Court Clerk’s Office took it upon themselves to contact the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department, attempting to file criminal charges against me for simply speaking out. This level of retaliation isn’t just shocking-it’s a glaring abuse of power. Adrian’s situation reminds me of the Betschart v. State of Oregon case, where Judge John B. Owens called out Oregon’s justice system for leaving indigent defendants without representation for weeks or months. Judge Owens described it as something out of an authoritarian regime, a Kafkaesque nightmare where defendants are arrested, jailed, and left to fend for themselves. He said, “This is the State of Oregon in 2024,” but honestly, he could have been describing Whatcom County today. The similarities are uncanny. Adrian has been assigned attorneys who are ineffective at best and outright negligent at worst. The Whatcom County Superior Court Clerk’s Office, responsible for overseeing indigent defense, does nothing to ensure these attorneys meet any standards of competence or compliance. It’s a system that seems designed to keep people like Adrian trapped, not to deliver justice. On top of that, we’ve been pushing for access to prosecutor emails dating back to 2012. Records we’ve seen from previous years already reveal a troubling pattern: prosecutors coaching law enforcement on how to manipulate testimony, relying on unreliable informants like Wendell Davidson, and coordinating with public defenders to rig the system against defendants. Adrian has been fighting for these records because he knows they hold the truth that will exonerate him. But instead of allowing him access, the system uses his detention to block his efforts. When I started advocating for Adrian, I expected resistance, but I didn’t expect retaliation. The actions of the Superior Court Clerk’s Office and Jason Weiss are not just unethical-they’re dangerous. They show a level of collusion that undermines any faith in the integrity of the system. If they’re willing to go this far to silence me, what else are they hiding? This isn’t just about Adrian. It’s about a system that’s failed completely-failed taxpayers, failed the rule of law, and failed the people it’s supposed to protect. Taxpayers are footing the bill for corruption and incompetence, and the courts seem more interested in preserving their power than delivering justice. What’s happening in Whatcom County isn’t just a failure; it’s an indictment of the entire system. Adrian’s fight isn’t just about clearing his name. It’s about exposing the truth and demanding accountability. If we don’t push for change now, how many more people will be left to rot in a system that values punishment over fairness, control over compassion? It’s time for transparency. It’s time for justice. And it’s long past time for the people responsible for this mess to be held accountable.

Adrian Sassen Van Elsloo has been sitting in pretrial detention for 17 months with a bail set so high it’s impossible to see it as anything other than punishment. At $725,000, the bail doesn’t just keep him locked up-it effectively cuts him off from the resources he needs to build his defense. This isn’t about justice anymore; it’s about using the system to silence him and obstruct his fight for the truth. Recently, the case took an even stranger turn. Prosecutors Eric Richey and Andrew Bogle, both deeply involved in this mess from the beginning, seem to have quietly stepped away. They’ve left the case in the hands of Samantha McIntosh, a young and relatively inexperienced prosecutor who now has to navigate years of mismanagement and misconduct. It’s hard not to see this as an intentional move to deflect accountability, setting McIntosh up to take the fall for a case that’s already in shambles. Meanwhile, Judge Evan Jones continues to refuse to recuse himself, despite a clear history of bias against Adrian. Alarmingly, Judge Jones appears to be strategically placing himself in charge of both Adrian’s cases and those involving Wendell Davidson, whose actions have directly impacted numerous victims in Whatcom County. Judge Jones himself released Wendell Davidson, citing GR 42, yet failed to ensure compliance with Article 1, Section 35 of the Washington State Constitution, which mandates that victims of crimes be notified. Were Wendell’s victims ever informed of his release? This clear disregard for constitutional obligations raises serious concerns about judicial priorities and accountability. What’s worse is the role played by the Whatcom County Superior Court Clerk’s Office, which seems to be colluding with Adrian’s now ex-attorney, Jason Weiss. Weiss not only failed to represent Adrian effectively but has also actively worked to discredit me for advocating on Adrian’s behalf. In an alarming escalation, the Superior Court Clerk’s Office took it upon themselves to contact the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department, attempting to file criminal charges against me for simply speaking out. This level of retaliation isn’t just shocking-it’s a glaring abuse of power. Adrian’s situation reminds me of the Betschart v. State of Oregon case, where Judge John B. Owens called out Oregon’s justice system for leaving indigent defendants without representation for weeks or months. Judge Owens described it as something out of an authoritarian regime, a Kafkaesque nightmare where defendants are arrested, jailed, and left to fend for themselves. He said, “This is the State of Oregon in 2024,” but honestly, he could have been describing Whatcom County today. The similarities are uncanny. Adrian has been assigned attorneys who are ineffective at best and outright negligent at worst. The Whatcom County Superior Court Clerk’s Office, responsible for overseeing indigent defense, does nothing to ensure these attorneys meet any standards of competence or compliance. It’s a system that seems designed to keep people like Adrian trapped, not to deliver justice. On top of that, we’ve been pushing for access to prosecutor emails dating back to 2012. Records we’ve seen from previous years already reveal a troubling pattern: prosecutors coaching law enforcement on how to manipulate testimony, relying on unreliable informants like Wendell Davidson, and coordinating with public defenders to rig the system against defendants. Adrian has been fighting for these records because he knows they hold the truth that will exonerate him. But instead of allowing him access, the system uses his detention to block his efforts. When I started advocating for Adrian, I expected resistance, but I didn’t expect retaliation. The actions of the Superior Court Clerk’s Office and Jason Weiss are not just unethical-they’re dangerous. They show a level of collusion that undermines any faith in the integrity of the system. If they’re willing to go this far to silence me, what else are they hiding? This isn’t just about Adrian. It’s about a system that’s failed completely-failed taxpayers, failed the rule of law, and failed the people it’s supposed to protect. Taxpayers are footing the bill for corruption and incompetence, and the courts seem more interested in preserving their power than delivering justice. What’s happening in Whatcom County isn’t just a failure; it’s an indictment of the entire system. Adrian’s fight isn’t just about clearing his name. It’s about exposing the truth and demanding accountability. If we don’t push for change now, how many more people will be left to rot in a system that values punishment over fairness, control over compassion? It’s time for transparency. It’s time for justice. And it’s long past time for the people responsible for this mess to be held accountable.

Adrian Sassen Van Elsloo has been sitting in pretrial detention for 16 months with a bail set so high it’s impossible to see it as anything other than punishment. At $725,000, the bail doesn’t just keep him locked up-it effectively cuts him off from the resources he needs to build his defense. This isn’t about justice anymore; it’s about using the system to silence him and obstruct his fight for the truth. Recently, the case took an even stranger turn. Prosecutors Eric Richey and Andrew Bogle, both deeply involved in this mess from the beginning, seem to have quietly stepped away. They’ve left the case in the hands of Samantha McIntosh, a young and relatively inexperienced prosecutor who now has to navigate years of mismanagement and misconduct. It’s hard not to see this as an intentional move to deflect accountability, setting McIntosh up to take the fall for a case that’s already in shambles. Meanwhile, Judge Evan Jones continues to refuse to recuse himself, despite a clear history of bias against Adrian. Alarmingly, Judge Jones appears to be strategically placing himself in charge of both Adrian’s cases and those involving Wendell Davidson, whose actions have directly impacted numerous victims in Whatcom County. Judge Jones himself released Wendell Davidson, citing GR 42, yet failed to ensure compliance with Article 1, Section 35 of the Washington State Constitution, which mandates that victims of crimes be notified. Were Wendell’s victims ever informed of his release? This clear disregard for constitutional obligations raises serious concerns about judicial priorities and accountability. What’s worse is the role played by the Whatcom County Superior Court Clerk’s Office, which seems to be colluding with Adrian’s now ex-attorney, Jason Weiss. Weiss not only failed to represent Adrian effectively but has also actively worked to discredit me for advocating on Adrian’s behalf. In an alarming escalation, the Superior Court Clerk’s Office took it upon themselves to contact the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department, attempting to file criminal charges against me for simply speaking out. This level of retaliation isn’t just shocking-it’s a glaring abuse of power. Adrian’s situation reminds me of the Betschart v. State of Oregon case, where Judge John B. Owens called out Oregon’s justice system for leaving indigent defendants without representation for weeks or months. Judge Owens described it as something out of an authoritarian regime, a Kafkaesque nightmare where defendants are arrested, jailed, and left to fend for themselves. He said, “This is the State of Oregon in 2024,” but honestly, he could have been describing Whatcom County today. The similarities are uncanny. Adrian has been assigned attorneys who are ineffective at best and outright negligent at worst. The Whatcom County Superior Court Clerk’s Office, responsible for overseeing indigent defense, does nothing to ensure these attorneys meet any standards of competence or compliance. It’s a system that seems designed to keep people like Adrian trapped, not to deliver justice. On top of that, we’ve been pushing for access to prosecutor emails dating back to 2012. Records we’ve seen from previous years already reveal a troubling pattern: prosecutors coaching law enforcement on how to manipulate testimony, relying on unreliable informants like Wendell Davidson, and coordinating with public defenders to rig the system against defendants. Adrian has been fighting for these records because he knows they hold the truth that will exonerate him. But instead of allowing him access, the system uses his detention to block his efforts. When I started advocating for Adrian, I expected resistance, but I didn’t expect retaliation. The actions of the Superior Court Clerk’s Office and Jason Weiss are not just unethical-they’re dangerous. They show a level of collusion that undermines any faith in the integrity of the system. If they’re willing to go this far to silence me, what else are they hiding? This isn’t just about Adrian. It’s about a system that’s failed completely-failed taxpayers, failed the rule of law, and failed the people it’s supposed to protect. Taxpayers are footing the bill for corruption and incompetence, and the courts seem more interested in preserving their power than delivering justice. What’s happening in Whatcom County isn’t just a failure; it’s an indictment of the entire system. Adrian’s fight isn’t just about clearing his name. It’s about exposing the truth and demanding accountability. If we don’t push for change now, how many more people will be left to rot in a system that values punishment over fairness, control over compassion? It’s time for transparency. It’s time for justice. And it’s long past time for the people responsible for this mess to be held accountable.

When I recorded this video, I uncovered not just neglect, but outright misconduct by Jason Weiss, Adrian’s current attorney. Jason Weiss has actively worked against Adrian and provided absolutely no relief. From the very beginning, it’s been a complete disaster. At the first bail review hearing Jason Weiss scheduled, he didn’t even show up-claiming he was sick. He only showed up after the hearing was over. Then, the second bail review hearing was supposed to be a special set-a designated time for the assigned judge to properly address the issues. Instead, Jason Weiss knowingly scheduled it on the in-custody motion calendar, where there wasn’t enough time to address Adrian’s case properly. He then lied, saying he had asked for a special set when he hadn’t. To make matters worse, the hearing was scheduled in front of an unassigned judge, Judge Olsen, who told Jason Weiss the hearing wasn’t proper in his court because he wasn’t assigned to Adrian’s case. Despite this, Jason Weiss refused to take further steps to provide any pre-trial relief for Adrian. Now, all matters are being heard in front of Judge Evan Jones, a judge with a documented history of bias against Adrian. This entire process is a complete failure of justice. Attorneys like Jason Weiss are being paid $300 an hour at taxpayer expense to represent indigent defendants, yet they actively sabotage their clients or fail to meet even the most basic standards. The courts, meanwhile, are complicit in allowing this to continue unchecked. And now, this situation has taken an even darker turn. Adrian is trying to access the court to get pre-trial relief because pre-trial detention causes irreparable harm, and he’s being held on an unattainable bond. He’s asked me to help as his power of attorney, but instead of allowing this, the Whatcom County Superior Court clerk’s office has contacted the Sheriff’s Office and is now threatening criminal charges against me! This is not about justice. It’s about silencing anyone who speaks out and trying to cover up systemic bias and corruption. Pre-trial detention is destroying lives, and this entire system is built to oppress, intimidate, and deny civil rights-all at the taxpayer’s expense.

I know there’s no sound in this video, and at first, I wasn’t going to post it. But I couldn’t stop thinking about the man pacing in the background. I’ve learned he’s being held on a $20,000 cash-only bond, which is illegal. This isn’t an isolated case-I’ve been told this is very common with Spanish-speaking individuals in Whatcom County. People who don’t speak or understand English are being held on illegal bonds, unable to defend themselves because translators are often unavailable, and written charges aren’t even provided in Spanish. The system here is broken and deeply corrupt. Pre-trial detention is supposed to ensure people return to court, but this jail isn’t about public safety-it’s about fleecing the most vulnerable people in our community, especially those who are indigent or people of color. Just two days ago, someone allegedly hung themselves in this jail. How many more people have to die here? How many have already died from suicide or drug overdoses? No one is asking these questions, and the stories of these tragedies rarely make it to the public. The despair in this jail is overwhelming, and it’s no wonder that people plead guilty just to get out-even when they’re innocent. I hope this video, and others we’ve shared, helps people start to investigate these issues more. We need accountability and reform in Whatcom County. Translators, alternatives to pre-trial detention, and following the Constitution shouldn’t be too much to ask. #WhatcomJail #PretrialReform #MiseryMachine #WhatcomCounty #JailCorruption #EndIllegalBonds

Here’s our attempt to petition the WA State Court of Appeals: www.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm?fa=controller.showEfiledDoc&fileName=MDR_Other_20241129235450D1960161_4838.pdf Here’s our US Federal District Court Case: Sassen Van Elsloo v. Whatcom County et al (2:24-cv-02049), Washington Western District Court, Filed: 12/06/2024 Judge: Ricardo S Martinez Case #: 2:24-cv-02049 Nature of Suit 550 Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus - Civil Rights Cause 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights Case Filed: Dec 06, 2024 If you feel compelled please help us advocate for Adrian and all pre-trial detainees being held without access to the courts. 🙏 💚💚💚

Yesterday, January 13th 2025, we were made aware of potential criminal charges against Abby for attempting to access the courts on Adrian’s behalf as an “agent” through a power of attorney for administrative purposes. 😅 This video demonstrates the difficulties that exist in accessing justice as a pretrial detainee and trying to coordinate with an advocate.

What rights we dont have shit where is justice right now

Wow unreal....

A video from the 60's.

What are the details? This is nothing and nothing.

This was 13 months ago, Adrian has had no change in circumstances. Ryan Swinburnson was representing two state’s witnesses against Adrian- yet was appointed anyway. 🤨 NO BAIL REVIEW NO ATTORNEY ADVOCATING FOR HIM STILL IN PRETRIAL DETENTION - DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS WHATCOM COUNTY JAIL $725,000 BAIL

Read “Prosecutor Richey Should Be In Jail“ by Illuminating Whatcom Practicing Malpractice on Medium: medium.com/@illuminatingwhatcom/prosecutor-richey-should-be-in-jail-d7cda8c129ef 0:13

Read “Prosecutor Richey Should Be In Jail“ by Illuminating Whatcom Practicing Malpractice on Medium: medium.com/@illuminatingwhatcom/prosecutor-richey-should-be-in-jail-d7cda8c129ef 0:25

November 16, 2024, marked the 10-year anniversary of a military-style attack by Whatcom County law enforcement that tragically took the life of Cecil Tinker-Smith in Deming, Washington. After this devastating event, they scapegoated Cecil’s mother, Jeanne, and arrested her on false charges of aiding and abetting a felon. Thanks to Adrian’s help, we successfully vacated Cecil’s unconstitutional felony under Blake’s Law this past August, and we are now awaiting the U.S. District Court’s decision to vacate Jeanne’s felony as well. This fight is about justice and exposing the corruption that has deeply affected so many lives in Whatcom County.

Note the prosecutor’s evil grin at .50 seconds.

Video of a denied bail review from last year due to lack of counsel. ruclips.net/video/jSi4AyEPsLI/видео.htmlsi=iAtOCsYGgOiHsNrK 13 months later….. still in the deplorable conditions of Whatcom County Jail without effective counsel advocating for his release. We need your support! ✨🌟✨😇 ruclips.net/video/jSi4AyEPsLI/видео.htmlsi=iAtOCsYGgOiHsNrK

🚨 **URGENT CALL FOR JUSTICE: HELP ADRIAN SASSEN** 🚨 In this video from September 2023, Day 9 In-Custody Adrian Sassen van Elsloo Appears in Court w/ No Attorney- No Notice - “Atypical?” ruclips.net/video/jSi4AyEPsLI/видео.html Adrian was denied a bail review. Now, over 13 months later (October 2024) Adrian is STILL being held in pretrial detention with **NO BAIL REVIEW** and a **$725,000 bail**-essentially **NO BAIL** at all. His attorney, Jason R. Weiss, refuses to schedule a proper bail review, and the system continues to block our every effort. Adrian’s health is deteriorating in jail-he doesn’t have access to nutritious food, sunlight, or proper medical care. He cannot build his own defense from inside the jail because they block access to crucial records. They are doing everything possible to deny, delay, and refuse the evidence that could exonerate him. Here’s an example of how they are blocking us: - Mandi Caldwell (Former legal assistant at Whatcom Prosecutor’s Office) Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office is in charge of body-worn camera footage and is demanding almost $700 per request for redaction costs, even though I am acting with *power of attorney* for Adrian. - Adrian cannot access these records himself because the jail **does not allow thumb drives or DVDs**, but they refuse to release them to me, even though I have submitted multiple authorizations from Adrian and a notarized power of attorney. Caldwell claims body cams didn’t exist in November 2020 but still quotes me redaction fees. - His attorney does not care about getting this evidence, and every request we make is met with excessive fees, delays, or outright refusal. We need your help now: 1. *Request a congressional inquiry* into the systemic failures of Whatcom County. Adrian has been unlawfully held in pretrial detention for over a year without a proper bail review. His rights are being violated, and this corruption needs to be exposed. 2. Contact **Jason R. Weiss** at his law firm in Everett, WA, and demand that he schedule a bail review hearing immediately. His contact information is publicly available. 3. Call or write to the Washington State Office of Public Defense and Washington State Bar Association to demand accountability for the mishandling of Adrian’s case. 4. Reach out to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division to investigate the blatant violations of Adrian’s rights. Adrian needs to get out to receive the medical care he urgently needs and access the records to prove his innocence. The constant delays, denials, and exorbitant fees are tactics designed to block justice. Why are they so determined to prevent Adrian from defending himself? Please help us by raising your voice and demanding justice for Adrian. Thank you for your support and advocacy. 🙏

Adrian Sassen van Elsloo #1778 Whatcom County Jail- $725,000 bail, over a year in pre-trial detention- lawyer refuses to file motion for modifying release conditions and refuses to obtain necessary transcripts and records. 😅

Wendell Davidson released on his own PR for being so helpful to #CorruptCops & #CorruptProsecutors 😊 #ProsecutorEricRichey #WhatcomSheriff #ChiefInspectorTriplett #DetectiveWeatherby #DetectiveVandenBos #AnthonyBogle #WhatcomCountySheriff

👀🔍 Scavenger Hunt 1. Dispatch tape from September 12, 2001 Lake Samish Rd -Officer #Triplett crashes patrol car tragically killing passenger. Where is this dispatch tape? 2. Action Review Board from 9/12/2001 accident- Find this report and what it determined? Did jurors in Adrian Sassen van Elsloo’s get to see it? Or was Adrian rushed to trial, rushed to a conviction and sent to prison at age 19??? 3. Whatcom County Citizen Mr. Huck writes a letter to the Attorney General regarding Adrian’s conviction- Whatcom County Council sends it to the ATG. Where is it? What does it say? 4. Request Prosecutor Eric Richey’s work emails through public records request! Have fun reading! 5. Where is Jason R Smith WSBA #54211? And why did he disappear in 2023 leaving the state with Adrian’s case file? Help find case file as of October 2024 it is still missing! Hint: Several requests and complaints to WSBA but nobody seems to know or care??? 6. What happened to Adrian’s case file stored at the Whatcom Public Defender’s office in 2014? Hint: His file was the only one affected by mysterious catastrophe. 7. Who found the gun in the air filter of the truck Adrian was driving November 19, 2020? Where should the gun have been? Hint: See Bellingham Police case# 20B-48823.

👀🔍 Scavenger Hunt 1. Dispatch tape from September 12, 2001 Lake Samish Rd -Officer #Triplett crashes patrol car tragically killing passenger. Where is this dispatch tape? 2. Action Review Board from 9/12/2001 accident- Find this report and what it determined? Did jurors in Adrian Sassen van Elsloo’s get to see it? Or was Adrian rushed to trial, rushed to a conviction and sent to prison at age 19??? 3. Whatcom County Citizen Mr. Huck writes a letter to the Attorney General regarding Adrian’s conviction- Whatcom County Council sends it to the ATG. Where is it? What does it say? 4. Request Prosecutor Eric Richey’s work emails through public records request! Have fun reading! 5. Where is Jason R Smith WSBA #54211? And why did he disappear in 2023 leaving the state with Adrian’s case file? Help find case file as of October 2024 it is still missing! Hint: Several requests and complaints to WSBA but nobody seems to know or care??? 6. What happened to Adrian’s case file stored at the Whatcom Public Defender’s office in 2014? Hint: His file was the only one affected by mysterious catastrophe. 7. Who found the gun in the air filter of the truck Adrian was driving November 19, 2020? Where should the gun have been? Hint: See Bellingham Police case# 20B-48823.

Almost an entire year later and no bail review has been argued in front of an assigned judge. Adrian continues to be held in pretrial detention on $725,000 bail and his health is severely compromised. Despite an illegal “unilateral withdrawal” of former defense attorney Jason R Smith #54211 and disappearance of case file, defendants repeated requests for VRP’s continues to be DENIED. Current attorney promised to address this and other necessary actions in May 30th 2024 hearing but has failed to follow through on his promises. It’s amazing how no oversight and no accountability leads to prolonged detention, lack of due process and ZERO accountability of the taxpayer’s expense.

In the April 18, 2024 hearing, Judge Rands claimed that the Supreme Court suggests a defendant who refuses counsel due to a conflict of interest may not be entitled to further representation. However, this interpretation can be misleading. The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to effective assistance of counsel, and refusing conflicted representation does *not* mean a person forfeits the right to competent, conflict-free legal aid. Conflicts of interest compromise the integrity of the legal process. It's troubling to hear this kind of reasoning being used, Justice demands fair representation without conflicts.

Where’s your formal inquiry on this conflict Judge Rands? 😅

Once you make it through Commissioner Parise’s reading of the Defendant’s Rights, can you ascertain if he understands what he just said to the defendant? What he asked of the defendant? 😅

No, that's not the way that works! Defendant is wrong! If the affidavit is filed in time and is sufficient, the judge will not continue with the case and another judge will be assigned. The affidavit must be filed at least ten days before the beginning of the term when the case is scheduled to be heard. However, if the affidavit alleges a specific incident, conversation, or utterance by the judge, the time limit may be extended.

why would a judge ever pass up the chance to recuse why would it really matter to them if another judge takes over

Ryan Swinburnson at this time is also representing Wendell Davidson the key player in a 2020 entrapment and arrest coordinated with Officer Triplett of the Whatcom county sheriffs office. Whatcom County corruption going strong since 2001 .

Almosr a year later and Adrian Sassen is still sitting in pretrial detention with a bail of $725,000 Adrian still has not received his case file from Jason R Smith number #54211 who disappeared without withdrawing from his case. Adrian has repeatedly been requesting the VRP’s and his current attorney promised to get them in April… it’s now October and nothing has happened

Five months later and the judge still has not made an inquiry on this “conflict” addressed on 4/18/24 in a different case. Yet here we are in September, and in a different case number but judge has decided that “what the record reflects” is how decisions are to be made. Unfortunately, this leaves Adrian without counsel because “what the record reflects” is a false declaration written by attorney #TeddyKrolc of #EmilyBeschen Law firm. These little “discrepancies” are leaving an indigent defendant, stuck in pretrial detention with no way to defend himself. Adrian has went to the trouble of getting a notarized power of attorney, so his “agent” can file motions and affidavits on his behalf. Judge dismisses the affidavit of bias due to untimeliness anyways. 😂😂😂 Thanks for demonstrating how incompetent courts cost taxpayers endlessly. How many “hearings” and court costs are they “milking” from the system. It’s outrageous. If no one cares about an alleged criminal and his civil rights… do they care how much money is wasted? These courts seem to have absolutely no oversight.

This lawyer, Judge Rands and two prosecutors are acting in collusion, thinking “nobody’s gonna know”. 😂😂😂

This 4/18/24 hearing from a previously dismissed case is referenced to quite a bit in subsequent proceedings (See July 12th 2024- October 2024 hearings in this case refiled under new case no #PA16436.) The thing to note, and why we’re posting, is these are ridiculous charges, vindictive prosecution (See Andrew Bogle coaching the sitting prosecutor) and just a petty waste of the courts and taxpayers money. There is no protection order in place when Adrian gets this citation. 😂 But don’t tell them that, this is too fun and EASY to show their blatant corruption! 😂😂😂 Taxpayers are paying for this nonsense! They continue to prance around in their robes and red ties- playing “dress up” and acting like they have any idea what the fundamental rules of law entail. 🙈🙊🙉

Deputy Prosecutor Andrew Bogle makes a guest appearance in District Court 4/18/24. Adrian objects to counsel Teddy Krolczyk due to an OBVIOUS conflict… Bogle, Rands and poor Teddy… c’mon guys.. you’re getting sloppy 😂

ruclips.net/video/kKbEo3LKeyQ/видео.htmlsi=KgUzExLwVNeJpXQo Superior Court October 2023 - #RyanSwinburnson #AdrianSassenvanElsloo #WhatcomCorruption #WhatcomCountyProsecutor

Did the bailiff just ask the Judge to allow the in custody defendant access to tools to represent himself? Then judge determines the defendants motion is untimely? Geez louise..

Why do you think Prosecutor Andrew Bogle is slumming it in District Court today??? They’re all in the same bed!

Adrian was denied counsel and since he wasn’t listed as “pro se” in the jail he was not allowed access to a pen 🖊️ and electronic “kites” did not reach the clerk. Judge denies his affidavit of bias due to “untimeliness”. Watch the bailiff ask the judge if Adrian can have a slip to acquire the proper “tools” in pretrial detention. -Like a pen 🖊️. 😂

#ANDREWBOGEL #JUDGERANDS #WHATCOMCORRUPTION Lack of Counsel- Not Adrian’s Fault 9/29/23 Superior Court ruclips.net/video/jSi4AyEPsLI/видео.htmlsi=zoLi94qG7YI8F1W6 10/27/23 Superior Court-“ Mr. Sassen w/out Counsel for over a year,” ruclips.net/video/zfplRTwkPSI/видео.htmlsi=e_h-ByfOp2vcgjqI 12/8/23 Superior Court Case Hearing ruclips.net/video/HRcZ3EbwL_s/видео.htmlsi=PLXBvOw5QFlCbqk5

Here’s the case re-filed and Adrian told lack of counsel is his own fault. ruclips.net/video/W29KO1QmDk4/видео.htmlsi=dZwRZgLTsOtSzc-3 Due to Judge Rands, Prosecutors Andrew Bogel’s and Teddy K -Defense Counsel - collusion of false accusations- Adrian is denied conflict-free representation and is re-arraigned on same charges (violation of non existing order on non existent assault) Teddy K & Emily Beschen are absolutely representing state’s witness Wendell Davidson, who in collaboration with #Triplett of Whatcom Sheriff’s Office entrapped Adrian November 2020, less than two weeks after Wendell’s arrest on burglary charges. Wendell is out on PR actively victimizing citizens in favor or their ongoing corruption and abuse of Adrian Sassen van Elsloo.

Adrian objects to being represented by same attorney as States Witness- Wendell Davidson in an entrapment case involving Officer Triplett- Nov 2020