Naked man arrested at Portland International Airport after disrobing at security
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I sure hope the guy is successful in beating the $1000 fine. I guess I am not surprised the TSA wanted to exclude cameras from the court room.
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It seems there's a good chance that TSA will prevail in this round, and that the case will escalate:
Next week, however, the administrative law judge won't be allowed to consider Brennan's defense that he was exercising his constitutional rights, his attorney said.
If Brennan loses, Callahan said they'll appeal to a higher court -- either U.S. District Court or the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Both courts can consider Brennan's free speech defense, Callahan said.
If Brennan loses, Callahan said they'll appeal to a higher court -- either U.S. District Court or the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Both courts can consider Brennan's free speech defense, Callahan said.
Brennan worked as a web development manager at Seagate Technology, but said he was fired days after incident at the airport. In December he reached an undisclosed settlement with his employer.
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TSA attempting to levy fine on passenger
Not sure if this has been posted yet. If so, please merge/delete.
TSA is attempting to fine a passenger for interfering with the screening process. While his interference was definitely substantial and inappropriate, I believe this is the first time they are following through with a fine.
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/i...incart_m-rpt-2
TSA is attempting to fine a passenger for interfering with the screening process. While his interference was definitely substantial and inappropriate, I believe this is the first time they are following through with a fine.
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/i...incart_m-rpt-2
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I'd like to hear the argument on how his conduct "interfere with, assault, threaten, or intimidate" TSA screeners.
It did none of those things.
It did none of those things.
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I believe that the TSA tried to fine Nadine Hays, the applesauce lady, $2,500 but ultimately dropped that. She was charged with battery against a TSA agent but the charges were dropped.
http://boingboing.net/2010/04/26/tsa...uce-assau.html
Seems to be a pattern developing with the TSA: if you can't win in court, fine 'em.
http://boingboing.net/2010/04/26/tsa...uce-assau.html
Seems to be a pattern developing with the TSA: if you can't win in court, fine 'em.
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TSA blocks naked guy (protestor) in PDX
Surveillance footage shows TSA clerks securing the world from a man getting naked in the Portland, Oregon, airport. Claim was made he was a protestor. Story says he stripped because TSA said he had nitrates on his clothes. Some confusion obviously.
Arrested for interfering with the process. Fine $1000.
The circus continues.
See it here.
Arrested for interfering with the process. Fine $1000.
The circus continues.
See it here.
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Next week, however, the administrative law judge won't be allowed to consider Brennan's defense that he was exercising his constitutional rights, his attorney said.
Truly a kangaroo court. PDX folks, please go along and boo and hiss.
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If the fine is upheld, he will challenge the Constitutionality of the fines and the searches, good news for all.
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