cannabisnews.com: Lepp's Marijuana Crop Seized Lepp's Marijuana Crop Seized Posted by CN Staff on January 01, 2005 at 18:05:06 PT By John Lindblom - Record-Bee Staff Source: Record-Bee Upper Lake -- Thanks to a mid-August raid on his property by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Eddie Lepp didn't grow much medical marijuana in 2004. But he sure raised a lot of cane. Lepp's frequent claim of having the largest amount of land devoted to the cultivation of legal pot in the U.S. was blunted on Aug. 18 when DEA officers, aided by local law enforcement, seized 40 acres of plants in his field on Highway 20. The fixed amount was 37,000 plants. Lepp, himself, was arrested and faces federal charges of possession with intentions to distribute marijuana.Because of the disparity between California and federal law, it remains moot whether Lepp will be put away. Determination of who's right the state or the federal government could be determined by verdicts in cases testing that disparity in the next two months.In the meantime, Lepp is not going to go away much to the chagrin of some law enforcers. Before the summer bust, Lepp already had a $67 million law suit pending against the DEA, stemming from an earlier raid. Since the bust, Lepp's legend has grown like, well, a weed through such incidents as:The entry into the case of Yvonne Cox, an exotic dancer from Lake County whose act includes a 22-foot, 150-pound snake. Cox put up real estate valued at $200,000 to cover Lepp's bail while awaiting trial before a federal magistrate.His trip to Amsterdam, granted by a federal judge despite his being under federal bail. The trip was made to accept an international award as Freedom Fighter of the Year, presented by the Cannabis Cup, a global organization supporting medical marijuana.Most recently, a request for Lepp to lend his energies and medical marijuana wisdom to assist an anti-gang organization in Los Angeles. "We have just filed a series of motions in Eddie's behalf," Lepp's attorney, Dennis Roberts of Oakland, reported Thursday.Several, Roberts said, challenge federal charges against Lepp on U.S. Constitutional grounds. Another motion, if granted, would allow Lepp "to take his medicine" while awaiting trial more specifically to smoke marijuana as therapy for his cancer.Source: Lake County Record-Bee (CA)Author: John Lindblom - Record-Bee StaffPublished: December 31, 2004Copyright: 2004 Record-BeeContact: editorial record-bee.comWebsite: http://www.record-bee.com/Related Articles & Web Site:Eddys Medicinal Gardenshttp://www.eddysmedicinalgardens.com/Eddy Lepp Will Head To Amsterdam for Awardhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread19778.shtmlLepp Indicted Monday http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread19598.shtmlMarijuana Grower Could Face Life in Prisonhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread19368.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #15 posted by Hope on January 07, 2005 at 09:12:42 PT Siege The best I can tell, the last time he posted was Dec. 17.If he were able I doubt he could go that long with all the heinous articles we've been getting, without letting us know his thoughts on the subject...especially the one about the "good" doctor who sounds like the new Marie Antoinette.Thanks [ Post Comment ] Comment #14 posted by FoM on January 07, 2005 at 09:06:22 PT Hope Sure it's ok. I'll try to find his e-mail in the registration today. If I can find it I'll send him an e-mail. [ Post Comment ] Comment #13 posted by Hope on January 07, 2005 at 09:01:55 PT Siege I can't help but worry. Besides being the oldest that we know of among us, and being so outspoken, there is the issue of his granddaughter's brain tumor. I'm very concerned that he hasn't posted in so long. FoM, is it alright if I post a message near the top of the page or at the top, to Siege, requesting that he post if he can...or is that inappropriate? If anyone who posted knew him they would have let us know by now if he was ok or not. It would be such a relief from this worry, if he would post. [ Post Comment ] Comment #12 posted by FoM on January 04, 2005 at 15:23:22 PT Hope That's what concerns me too. [ Post Comment ] Comment #11 posted by Hope on January 04, 2005 at 14:55:00 PT Siege I'm concerned, too. I noticed a few days ago and hoped maybe he had lots of company for the holidays or maybe had gone somewhere. We should have heard from him by now.I'm allowing in my mind...the tenth of January before I get really, really worried...that would give any holiday vacation time, I think, to be up. His granddaughter has been on my mind, too and I wonder if that is going well. [ Post Comment ] Comment #10 posted by FoM on January 04, 2005 at 10:28:29 PT Hope I don't like to mention when someone is not posting on CNews because people decide not to comment for many reasons but I am concerned about Siege. Have you heard from him? [ Post Comment ] Comment #9 posted by Hope on January 04, 2005 at 09:20:46 PT courage I also like Longfellow's words, "Tell me not in mournful numbers life is but an empty dream..." [ Post Comment ] Comment #8 posted by Hope on January 03, 2005 at 09:33:22 PT One I have clung to...as one of the "weak" "Fear not for I am with you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.""Do not fear them...Though they have terrifying faces, I will make your forehead like iron.""Yeah, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death...I will fear no evil.""I will kill those who kill you" and "Vengence is mine, said the Lord." "What is man that God is mindful of him?""Fear not man, who after he has killed the body can do nothing more, but fear God, who can cast both body and soul into hell"."Perfect love casts out all fear"."Trust in the Lord with all of your heart"...and yes..."Lean not to your own understanding...he will make your path straight."And the armor...we've spoken of that before.Simple meditations to calm one's mind...if you will. [ Post Comment ] Comment #7 posted by Hope on January 03, 2005 at 09:19:55 PT Sunshine? Me?No one has ever called me "Sunshine".I know if you mean me...you probably mean "Naive"...at best. I'm more an Eyore type creature...but I look for courage, and I thought I remembered Runruff being a believer and sometimes there is courage in something that can be memorized. I added the "Believers?" Because it does look simple, stupid, foolish, and naive. Sunshine, eh? I really like that. Thank you, ekim.I wish I could bring Sunshine to people and real hope. [ Post Comment ] Comment #6 posted by ekim on January 02, 2005 at 20:49:01 PT i have some bad news for you sunshine are they all related ?US OH: Police Chief Takes Aim At Drug TradeURL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05/n010/a07.html Newshawk: JimmyG Votes: 0 Pubdate: Sun, 02 Jan 2005 Source: Vindicator, The (OH) Copyright: 2005 The Vindicator Contact: letters vindy.com Website: http://www.vindy.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3298POLICE CHIEF TAKES AIM AT DRUG TRADE The Police Chief Said He Will Use Street Patrols More Aggressively To Enforce A No-Tolerance Policy YOUNGSTOWN - If you don't walk away from the city's drug culture, you're left with two options: a violent death or prison. http://www.leap.cc/events [ Post Comment ] Comment #5 posted by Hope on January 02, 2005 at 13:20:28 PT Useful good stuff in the tome...believers only? 3His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6and to knowledge, selfcontrol; and to selfcontrol, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins. [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by Hope on January 02, 2005 at 13:13:19 PT Runruff, my dear Runruff... "13Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.”[c] 15But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 17It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil." [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by ekim on January 01, 2005 at 20:25:34 PT Lepp & runruff please read Judge Grays book His trip to Amsterdam, granted by a federal judge as Freedom Fighter of the Year, Another motion, if granted, would allow Lepp "to take his medicine" Law Enforcement against prohibition Feb 15 05 Barnes & Noble Book Signing: Judge Jim Gray 07:00 PM Jim Gray Hadley Massachussets USA Judge Jim Gray (in conjunction with Smith College Presentation) will appear at Barnes & Noble for a book signing. ( Most recently, a request for Lepp to lend his energies and medical marijuana wisdom to assist an anti-gang organization in Los Angeles. )Jan 1 05 KDKA 1020AM Radio, Chris Moore Show 07:00 PM Howard Wooldridge Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA Tune in but do not drop out when Board Member Howard Wooldridge is interviewed on the Chris Moore Show on radio station KDKA 1020AM. Howard will be talking about the effects of the drug war on the African American community. Jan 15 05 Texas Motorcycle Rights Association, Hood County Blues Chapter 06:30 PM Rusty White Granbury Texas USA The Hood County Blues Chapter of the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association welcomes Speaker Rusty White for discussion of the failure of drug prohibition. Jan 24 05 Rotary Club of Newfoundland 06:00 PM Peter Christ Newfoundland Pennsylvania USA Finding new followers for the dismantelling of the war on drugs, Board Member Peter Christ meets with members of the Rotary Club of Newfoundland. Jan 25 05 Yardley/LowerMakefield Lions Club 06:45 PM Peter Christ West Trenton New Jersey USA The Yardley/Lower Makefield Lions Club welcomes Board Member Peter Christ for discussion of the failures of drug prohibition. Jan 25 05 Wilkes-Barre East Rotary Club 07:45 AM Peter Christ Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania USA The Wilkes-Barre East Rotary Club welcomes Board Member Peter Christ for breakfast and discussion of issues related to the failure of drug prohibition policies. Jan 25 05 Honesdale Rotary Club 12:00 PM Peter Christ Honesdale Pennsylvania USA The Honesdale Rotary Club welcomes Board Member Peter Christ for lunch and discussion of viable alternatives to the failure of America's war on drugs. Jan 26 05 Allentown West Rotary Club 07:20 AM Peter Christ Allentown Pennsylvania USA The Allentown West Rotary Club welcomes Board Member Peter Christ for breakfast and discussion of the failures of drug prohibition. Jan 26 05 Kiwanis Club of Reading 12:00 PM Peter Christ Reading Pennsylvania USA The Kiwanis Club of Reading welcomes Board Member Peter Christ for discussion of the failures of drug prohbition. Jan 26 05 Kutztown Rotary Club 06:00 PM Peter Christ Kutztown Pennsylvania USA The Kutztown Rotary Club welcomes Board Member Peter Christ for dinner and discussion of viable alternatives ato America's failed war on drugs. Jan 27 05 Weatherly Rotary Presentation 06:00 PM Peter Christ Weatherly Pennsylvania USA Weather or not, Board Member Peter Christ meets with members of the Weatherly Rotary to discuss issues related to the failure of drug prohibition. Jan 27 05 Tunkhannock Rotary Club 12:00 PM Peter Christ Tunkhannock Pennsylvania USA The Tunkhannock Rotary Club sits down with Board Member Peter Christ to discuss the issues related to the failure of drug prohibition. http://www.leap.cc/events [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by CannabisMark on January 01, 2005 at 20:13:17 PT: Laugh 40 acres of medicinal marijuana--ahahhahahahahahhahaWhats more than one marijana plant > 37,000 of them [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by runruff on January 01, 2005 at 19:01:48 PT: Freedom fighter! LEPP LEPP HOORAY! [ Post Comment ] Post Comment