This writing is not a political stance. A voter should not vote from a political stance, but from a moral, ethical, cultural stance. I am neither Democrate or Republican. I am not liberal or conservative. You must know the agenda of the person being elected. This writing is about agendas.
Voters beware. This is Barack Obama and Chief Judge Timothy Evans "judicial mainstream thinking at work." Vote these Judges out of office.
We, as voters, must elect Judges who do not legislate from the bench. Legislators, who we have voted into office, should legislate. Judges should interpret. The role of a Judge is to interpret the law, as written. If a Judge does not like what has been legislated, they should vote for the person who legislates as they would like to interpret.
President Bush's selection processes and his thoughts that all decisions must flow directly from our Constitution, without personal biases or prejudices, is the only way our system can be free from tyrants and despots. These individuals create their own Constitution.
You can make a difference in who sits in determining your issues in courtroom litigation at the Daley Center. Tell your friends about the issues I raise in this writing. There are many other voters who may not use the Internet to view writings. Reproduce this writing as you see fit and please to distribute.
The Probate Division at the Daley Center under the supervision of the Honorable Timothy Evans is outrageous and egregious toward any pro se petitioner or respondent. The practices complained of here are common among most of the Judges, who are white, in the Probate Division.
The Judges and Attorneys complained of in my writings are "white". Most of the Judges in the Probate Division are "white". Most of the Guardian ad litem's (attorneys for the children or Estates) are "white". Most of the attorneys working for Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation are "white". Many of the people using this system are "black". Many of the "blacks" using this Cook County Court Probate Division system are abused, misused, and oppressed by "whites".
You can believe my issues are about racial prejudice. I am being prejudiced and retaliated against because of my race and my status, that being, Pro se (advocating for myself). This is not "rocket science." Anyone who has an understanding of research methods can do their own legal work. Most of the Judges in the Probate Division are "white".
Cook County has a Chief Judge who is "black" and appears to have no power. Chief Judge Timothy Evans seems to have "no" power because the "whites" are undermining his administration.
The Cook County Sheriff's Department are also involved in this judicial oppression and prejudice. I have filed a written formal complaint on Sheriff's deputies who have abused, misused, and oppressed me in this judicial process, which Senator Barack Obama considers in "judicial mainstream thinking." I have not received a response the Sheriff's Office, where I filed a written formal complaint, against "white" Sheriff's deputies. The Cook County Sheriff's Office has ignored my complaint. No one is holding them accountable to their constitutents.
In this most recent writing and posting, Judge Riley (white) did not even read my motion for sanctions, which was filed with the clerk of the court on June 29, 2005. If he had read it, he would have known the answers given to him by Ms. Ceko and Ms. Benson did not even address the allegations of the motion for sanctions. Ms. Theresa Ceko and Ms. Margaret Benson (white) chose not to respond in writing to my motion, which made it difficult to defend because there is nothing in writing to hold a person too. There is a transcript, and transcript will show that neither Ms. Ceko or Ms. Benson addressed the issues/allegations of my motion for sanctions. Judge Riley decided in open court long ago that Ms. Ceko and Ms. Benson did not have to respond in writing. In doing this, Judge Riley made easier for his "white colleagues" to avoid the issues I raised.
On November 2, 2005, I went to Judge Budzinski (white), Judge Riley's supervisor, to complain about Judge Riley's antics in court procedure. While standing in line waiting to talk to his clerk, Ms. Ceko came in the courtroom with Ms. Benson. Ms. Ceko came to where I was standing and stood in front of me. When the clerk became available to approach and as I approached the clerk, Ms. Ceko "physically" pushed me out of the way and began talking to the clerk (black) calling the clerk by her name. Because Ms. Ceko knew the clerk by name, this was supposed to give Ms. Ceko priority over and to put me down as she was "physically" pushing me aside. I talked over Ms. Ceko to the clerk, regained my position in the line, and informed the clerk I wanted to speak to Judge Budzinski.
The clerk whispered something in Judge Budzinski's ear and Ms. Ceko and I approached the bench. As I began to talk to the Judge about why I was there, Ms. Ceko started overtalking me informing the Judge that what I was speaking about did not have any merit. I continued to talk over Ms. Ceko to Judge Budzinski, when Judge Budzinski angrily stated to me, "you are always starting trouble." This is what the "white" man said about Martin Luther King Jr. I looked at Judge Budzinski and stated, "what did you say to me." Judge Budzinski looked around the courtroom and immediately changed his posture and verbal position. Judge Budzinski looked at me and stated, "what kind of trouble is going on now."
I informed Judge Budzinski that I was scheduled to attend court at 10:00 am and Judge Riley is holding a trial of some sort and I want a continuance because I have to go to work. I informed him another Judge was taking on Judge Riley's court call because of this trial, and she refused to give me a continuance because Ms. Ceko did not want me to have a continuance. Ms. Ceko started telling Judge Budzinski that Judge Riley told us he would be done around 10:30 am. Judge Budzinski listened to Ms. Ceko and decided I had to wait on Judge Riley. I informed Judge Budzinski if Judge Riley was not finished with his trial at 10:30 am, I was going work if he was not going to hear me reasons for a continuance. When I walked out of Judge Budzinski's courtroom, Judge Riley's courtroom was clearing out. The court proceeding with Judge Riley is below.
November 2, 2005
State of Illinois, Circuit Court of Cook County, Daley Center
Honorable Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge
2600 Richard J. Daley Center
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Re: In re: Romeo Ashford #00 P 1267
Chief Judge Evans:
From past statements from your office, I, Fred Nance Jr., am aware you report you cannot get involved in present litigating matters. I am pursuing this matter further in the Illinois Appellate Court, and if possible, in the Supreme Court. This correspondence is simply written so I can publish and post it on my website for public viewing. Even though you have expressed there is nothing you can do about this matter, I am sure you can take some preventive measures so it cannot happen to others under your watch. The actions of your staff in the Probate Department/Division are egregious and outrageous.
Today, November 2, 2005, Judge James Riley denied my motion for sanctions without examining my motion. Judge Riley asked me for an argument to my motion, and I stated, “I am standing on my motion as written.” My motion for sanctions, filed June 29, 2005, was against Attorney Theresa Ceko and Michael Bergmann. Attorney Bergmann was not in the courtroom, and has not attended court at any time regarding this issue of sanctions.
When I informed Judge Riley of Mr. Bergmann’s absence, and objected to Attorney Margaret Benson’s “verbal” statements of fact as to the validity of my motion for sanctions, Judge Riley stated to me “this attorney is the Executive Director of Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation.” I informed Judge Riley I know who she is, but she knows nothing of the allegations in my motion for sanctions. I informed Judge Riley that Margaret Benson was not present in the courtroom for the allegations I present for sanctions against Mr. Bergmann, and therefore, could not comment on the validity of my allegations for sanctions. Judge Riley ignored my statement, and denied my motion for sanctions against Mr. Bergmann and Ms. Ceko. He also denied entering my exhibits to support my motion.
Judge Riley’s character and behavior in the courtroom is egregious and outrageous. This character and behavior could not exist without Supervising Judge Budzinski and you agreeing to it. Both Judge Budzinski and you have working knowledge of this character and behavior because I have written both of you about it, and therefore, stand equally guilty of perpetrating the wrongs. Judge Budzinski and your non-actions display a system that is corrupt and deceitful to the public and the basic principles of law.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred Nance Jr.
cc: Judge Henry Budzinski, Judge James Riley (faxed to all parties)
http://clickforjusticeandequality.blogspot.com/
The supervisors mentioned here are not going to do anything about this judicial behavior. If you want to continue being treated indifferently with prejudice and malice, keep voting them in office or to the bench. This statement is not meant to address race, it is meant to address the socially disenfranchised and disadvantaged. This not only happens to black people, it happens to all people. Send them to private practice.
The judges and attorneys I write about usually act in a nefarious and retaliatory fashion anyway, despite any instructions from their supervisors. Ms. Benson is a supervisor. These people just appear to have unbridled power. These Judges should not get appointments to the Appellate or Supreme Court of Illinois. The Attorneys should never be voted to the bench. Their appointments or election would be prejudicial and would be deliberately indifferent to the socially disenfranchised and disadvantaged.
October 14, 2005
State of Illinois
Circuit Court of Cook County, Daley Center
Honorable Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge
2600 Richard J. Daley Center
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Re: In re: Romeo Ashford #00 P 1267
Chief Judge Evans:
On September 30, 2005, I, Fred Nance Jr., filed a Motion Requesting a Hearing for Sanctions against Loyola University Community Law Center, Attorney Theresa Ceko and Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation, Attorney Michael Bergmann in this matter set for October 14, 2005. On October 14, 2005, I appeared before Judge Mary Ellen Coghlan (Coghlan) in courtroom 1811 at the Daley Center. This matter is before Judge James G. Riley (Riley) in courtroom 1809 at the Daley Center. Riley was not available for the hearing.
When the case was called, I approached the bench. I introduced myself as Fred L Nance Jr. the petitioner. Ms. Margaret Benson (Benson) introduced herself as the “former” legal counsel for respondent Julia Johnson. I began to speak about “my motion”, which was before the court.
Coghlan interrupted me and asked Benson to state why we were there. I objected informing Coghlan this was my motion I can articulate the reason why I am here. Coghlan told me to be quiet stating Benson is talking I will let you speak after she is done. Benson started talking about something completely irrelevant to “my motion.” I objected and began to speak. Coghlan told me to be quiet Benson is speaking now. Benson said something irrelevant to “my motion”, and I objected again and began to speak. Coghlan told me this was the final time she was going to tell me to be quiet. I started to walk out of the courtroom since Coghlan was treating me as if I was not in the room.
Benson informed Coghlan Riley entered an order dismissing this action. This was my first objection. Benson informed Coghlan Riley’s order stated 1) the Estate is closed and 2) that all pending orders are moot. This is correct but this was my second objection. I made these two objections because 1) the order entered by Riley does not negate “my motion” for sanctions, and 2) mooting the past orders in this matter does not negate “my motion.” There was no court order regarding “my motion.” After Benson was finished speaking, I asked Coghlan could I speak now. Coghlan told me no stating I have heard enough.
Riley’s court order reads as follows: 1) That the guardianship of Julia Johnson over Romeo Ashford is discharged, instanter the Estate be closed, 2) That Romeo Ashford is returned to his mother’s custody, instanter, and 3) That all pending orders are moot.
“My motion” for Sanctions was filed on June 29, 2005 with the Clerk of this Court. Riley chose not to hear my motion in a timely manner or any other manner. I brought this issue to his attention on September 29, 2005. Riley chose to ignore the Motion for Sanctions entered on June 29, 2005. Riley was careful to keep this out of his order dated September 29, 2005. Benson’s argument this morning had no validity. I reported case law to support “my motion” for Sanctions whether Riley has dismissed other issues or not. The motion for sanctions stands alone at this juncture.
Sir, Judge Mary Ellen Coghlan displayed extreme prejudice to me with malice and her nefarious acts of indifference. Coghlan refused to let me speak in open court on “my motion.” Coghlan allowed Benson to explain “my motion” to the court. Coghlan told me to be quiet because she was going to let me speak after Benson. Coghlan decided I was not “worthy” to speak in court, and so she denied me access to the court. I witnessed Coghlan treating the “white” individuals with dignity and respect. I am black. She treated me different than the “white” individuals. Coghlan took my dignity and respect in the court. Coghlan’s acts were oppressive and meant to separate the socially disadvantaged and disenfranchised from seeking any relief in the judicial processes as similarly situated individuals.
The voters need to be aware of how the judicial process really works at Chicago’s Daley Center under this regime. This judicial process in no way mirrors or operates within mainstream judicial thought or practice. The voters need to vote the judges mentioned in my complaints out. As Martin Luther King and Jesse Jackson stated in the past, if you do not vote people like this out of office, you deserve whatever treatment you receive from the acts they perform.
I will post this letter on my website: http://clickforjusticeandequality.blogspot.com/, as I have posted other correspondence and legal documents on my site about this matter before the court. The 1st Amendment and the Freedom of Information Act protect these documents.
Those who are receiving this information from outside the State of Illinois should contact whomever you know in the Chicago area. Benson’s bio as posted on the website of Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation, www.cvls.org/, suggest she acts with fairness and justice for those disenfranchised and disadvantaged. I beg to differ. Read her bio for yourself. Then read my other letters and motions on this matter posted on my site. If you cannot find Benson’s bio, I have it in a word document. If it is not posted request it from me through email. Any emails I receive on this matter will be kept confidential. Many individuals email me about the issues I post, so others will not see their posting.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred Nance Jr., ABD, MA, CADC, NCRS
cc: Judge Henry Budzinski (supervising Judge), Judge Mary Ellen Coghlan, and Ms. Margaret Benson (sent by fax); Letter to Judge Evans sent by fax.
