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By now, you’ve probably heard about the March 29th run in between Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney and a Capitol Hill police officer. But you probably have not yet heard this side of the story. In true GNN fashion, we go beyond the superficial coverage of the mainstream press to uncover a different perspective on the story. GNN’s Ian Inaba, director of the new documentary American Blackout talked to four police officers about allegations of racism on Capitol Hill and the now infamous incident.

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July 31, 2006 -- McKinney attorney counters Atlanta Journal Constitution propaganda being spun by neo-con news media, the Democratic Leadership Council, Republican National Committee, and neo-con special interests conference rooms:

J.M.RAFFAUF
ATTORNEY AT LAW
1064 WACHOVIA BUILDING
315 W. PONCE DE LEON
DECATUR GA 30030
(404) 373-0112

July 31, 2006

Cynthia Tucker,
Editor, Editorial Page
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
72 Marietta St.
Atlanta GA 30303

John Mellott, Publisher
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
72 Marietta St.
Atlanta GA 30303

Dear Ms. Tucker and Mr. Mellott:

This will inform you that I represent Congresswoman Cynthia A. McKinney.

This will inform you that the Sunday, July 30, 2006 column by Cynthia Tucker, Editorial Page Editor of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, contained the following material that was untrue,
defamatory and libelous:

1. Tucker wrote that "she (the Congresswoman) slugged him (the officer) with her cellphone.” This false allegation is not supported by any witness or any other evidence. Additionally, Tucker is maliciously attempting to spin this into a felony by falsely alleging that she assaulted the officer with a deadly weapon.

2. Instead of admitting the fact that the officer used force by grabbing the Congresswoman, Tucker states only that the officer “stopped her."

3. Tucker falsely attempts to attribute words from her father to her by stating that "her father, a spokesman for her campaign." Her father was not a spokesman for the campaign.

4. Tucker wrote of Congresswoman McKinney: "She suggested that President Bush had known in advance about the Sept. 11 attacks but did nothing to stop them so his friends could profit from the ensuing war." The award winning documentary film “American Blackout” definitively exposed this statement by Tucker as false, as the Congresswoman never made this statement even though Tucker continues to assert that she did.

5. Tucker falsely wrote: "She doesn't have the power or prestige to pass a resolution in support of sweetened ice tea." On the contrary, a study has been done that shows that Congresswoman McKinney is more effective than John Lewis, the Congressman that Tucker claims is effective. The Power Rankings by Congress.org show that Congresswoman McKinney ranked number 277 of 435 Congresspersons in legislative effectiveness. She was the highest ranking Georgia democrat followed by Congressman Barrow (337); Congressman Marshall (347); Congressman Scott (367); Congressman Lewis (433); and Congressman Bishop (434). If Congresswoman McKinney was not effective why would the Republicans, the special interests and the Cox media empire be expending so much money and effort to stop her?

This letter constitutes a demand under OCGA 51-5-11 for immediate retraction in writing these false and libelous statements. In accordance with OCGA 51-5-11(b)(1)(C) Congresswoman McKinney demands that your retraction and correction be accompanied by an editorial in which you specifically repudiate your libelous statements. Tucker and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution have made these statements maliciously and with intent to injure the Congresswoman in her office and profession.

Please govern yourself accordingly.

Sincerely,

J.M. Raffauf

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Aug. 1, 2006 -- It appears that Hank Johnson, Rep. Cynthia McKinney's so-called "Democratic" opponent in the August 8 primary in the Georgia Fourth District, has more in common with Republicans than merely his acquiescence to the Bush-Cheney party line on the Middle East. Johnson also has quite a rap sheet that includes judgments, tax liens, lawsuits, property seizures, and ethics complaints.

A certain "progressive" and "Democratic" web site was very quick to endorse Johnson. It appears that in addition to approving Johnson's overt GOP support, the web site in question shares something else in common with Johnson: the taint of financial impropriety (birds of a feather do flock together).

Hank Johnson's impressive "rap sheet" --

1. ETHICS COMPLAINT
Commissioner Hank Johnson used money out of his campaign accounts to contribute funds to the Committee for a Better DeKalb (PAC) to help pass the 2005 Bond Referendum.
2. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
“County Commissioner Hank Johnson, whose district includes Hickory Ridge, was accused of accepting a campaign contribution from the owners of that landfill. Johnson denied the charge, but county records show he received $1,000 in July 2000 from Doug Dillard, the attorney representing the landfill. Johnson defended the donation, saying Dillard represents many developers seeking county approval for their projects.” Atlanta Journal Constitution 2/20/2002: “More than 200 pack DeKalb landfill hearing seeking answers.
3. LAWSUITS
1. Macy's v. Henry Johnson at al. #88A45456 (DeKalb State Court). Suit filed on June 7, 1988 by Macy's Department store on account. Judgment taken for Macy's in the amount of $490.20 fifa issued
on April 17, 1989.
2. Blazer Financial Services v. Henry Johnson #88A59081 (DeKalb State Court). Suit filed on Dec. 8, 1988. Unpaid bill was $588.00 Case was not contested and default judgment was entered on Feb. 3,
1989. Case " settled" on June 5, 1989
3. Worley v. Johnson # 89A75667 (DeKalb State Court). Suit was filed by court reporting company Worley & Associates. Unpaid bill was $500.20. Case was not contested and default judgment was
taken for $500.20. On April 13, 1990 fifa was issued for $500.20
5. Bull & Associates v. Henry C. Johnson 90A10289 (DeKalb State Court). Suit by Court Reporter on Feb. 5, 1990 for $206.40. Case was not contested. Default judgment entered and fifa issued for
$206.40 plus $37.15 in attorney fees.
6. Macy's v. Henry C Johnson et al., 91M21752 (DeKalb State Court). Suit on account stayed by filing of bankruptcy.
4. GARNISHMENTS
Macy's filed a garnishment action against the Johnsons to collect the judgment. Macy's v. Henry C. Johnson at al. 89G24199 (DeKalb State Court) Money was paid into court by Fidelity National Bank.
5. FEDERAL TAX LIENS
Federal tax liens issued against Johnson and his law practice for over $53,203.80 in back taxes.
6. BANKRUPTCY
On October 28, 1993 Henry C. Johnson and his wife filed a Chapter 13 (payback plan) bankruptcy in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. #93-75181 The case was
dismissed at least once because the Johnsons failed to abide by the payment plan. The case was later reinstated. The plan called for partial payments to the creditors. The case was closed and discharged on
October 23, 1998.

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Ed. note: fifa, or fieri facias, is a directive from the Court to the Sheriff, Marshal, or other authorized officer, requiring him to seize sufficient property of the defendant to satisfy the amount due on the judgment.

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