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Results of the Michigan trial of six Red Rose Rescue participants

This trial was held at the 46th District Court in Southfield, Michigan before Judge Cynthia Arvant for a Red Rose Rescue that took place on 23 April 2022. The rescuers arrested for their intervention on behalf of the innocent are Fr. Fidelis Moscinski, Laura Gies, Dr. Monica Miller, Elizabeth Wagi, Jacob Gregor, & Matthew Connolly.

Below is from the Red Rose Rescue facebook page. It is a long posting so we are simply putting up the link. Of special interest: the testimony of Fr. Fidelis and the herculean efforts of the defense attorney.

Go here - it's a bit easier to read. ->  Southfield Michigan Red Rose Rescue Trial Day 4.

 

KC Chiefs field goal kicker's "pro-life example is a lesson in Christian courage"

Harrison Butker, who was wearing a scapular when he kicked the winning field goal in the Super Bowl (picture below) is not afraid to express his pro-life views.

Last July, Butker laid his reputation on the line when, in an ad campaign put out by Catholic Vote, he endorsed the pro-life ballot measure known as the Value Them Both Amendment to improve the Kansas constitution. The proposed amendment, to which residents of Kansas tragically voted “no” in August, would have overturned the Kansas Supreme Court decision in 2019 to enshrine abortion as a “right” under the constitution under the guise of personal autonomy.

Despite the opposition to his campaign, Butker once again took a stand for life following the ballot movement’s failure, speaking out against the “terrible legislation” that allows for the unborn to remain unprotected and observing that Kansas could have become “a place where all children are valued at every stage of life.” 

“When the Kansas Supreme Court ruled that the meaning of life in the Kansas Constitution refers only to those outside the womb, they left those without a voice to be targeted by terrible legislation and outside forces,” he wrote. “The only way to defend the unborn, protecting the Sanctity of Life, is to amend the Kansas Constitution.”

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While some might fail to see the significance in Butker’s support of a failed pro-life campaign, it is important to remember just how strongly today’s cancel culture criticizes and condemns those who stand up against the set narrative. Given the massive backlash following the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, for example, Butker’s continued dedication to the pro-life cause, as a man who has everything to lose, exemplifies a deep moral courage and a firm commitment to truth that Christians everywhere can learn from and ought to imitate in our own daily lives. 

 

From the Catholic League - Fact Sheet on "Jane's Revenge"

 

Jane's Revenge Fact Sheet

Overview

Jane's Revenge is a militant group of pro-abortion extremists. They use the tactics of
domestic terrorism to target pro-life activists, many of whom are Catholic. They
frequently employ incendiary bombs, vandalism, and other forms of property destruction
to intimidate those they disagree with.
Targeting Catholics and Other People of Faith
The blog for Jane's Revenge is littered with bombastic statements that demonstrate great
euphoria for the organization's violence. These screeds joyously recount the carnage and
mayhem the organization has caused while calling for more destruction. Many display an
obvious animus for pro-life activists, especially Catholics and other people of faith.

On May 30, 2022, Jane's Revenge attacked a Catholic pro-life pregnancy resource center in Hollywood, FL.
On June 2, 2022, Jane's Revenge attacked a Christian pro-life ministry in Des Moines,
IA. One of the phrases spray painted on the facility read, "God loves abortion."
On June 7, 2022, Jane's Revenge fire-bombed a Christian pro-life ministry in Amherst,
NY.
In a letter dated June 16, 2022, Representative Michael Guest (R-MI) noted that Jane's
Revenge attacks often come with threatening messages such as "'Jane was here;' 'Abort the church;' and 'If abortions aren't safe, you aren't either.'"
On June 25, 2022, Jane's Revenge attacked a pregnancy resource center in Lynchburg,
VA. According to Jane's Revenge, it chose to attack this location because "Lynchburg is
a hotbed of Christian fascism" as it is the home of Liberty University.
On June 25, 2022, Meta, Facebook's parent company, circulated an internal memo that
designated the abortion rights group Jane’s Revenge as a terrorist organization for their
many attacks on pro-life activists and other people of faith.
On June 26, 2022, Jane's Revenge recounted the destruction of the organization's "night of rage." The group threatened that these acts of violence were just the beginning and specifically warns "Christian extremists" that more "is in store for you."
On June 26, 2022, Jane's Revenge allegedly vandalized the sign of All Saints Parish with the phrase "If abortions aren't safe neither are you xoxo Jane" in Portland, OR.

Acts of Violence
May 8, 2022: Madison, WI—Jane's Revenge claimed responsibility for firebombing the
offices of Wisconsin Family Action.
May 14, 2022: Reisterstown, MD—Jane's Revenge claimed responsibility for
vandalizing Alpha Pregnancy Center.
May 25, 2022: Lynnwood, WA—Jane's Revenge claimed responsibility for vandalizing
Next Steps Pregnancy Services.
May 30, 2022: Eugene, OR—Jane's Revenge claimed responsibility for vandalizing
Dove Medical Center, a pregnancy resource center.
May 30, 2022: Hollywood, FL—Jane's Revenge claimed responsibility for vandalizing
the Respect Life Office, a pregnancy resource center run by the Archdiocese of Miami.
June 2, 2022: Des Moines, IA—Jane's Revenge claimed responsibility for vandalizing
Agape Pregnancy Resource Center.
June 2, 2022: Washington, DC—Jane's Revenge claimed responsibility for vandalizing
Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center.
June 7, 2022: Amherst, NY—Jane's Revenge claimed responsibility for firebombing
CompassCare, a pregnancy resource center.
June 7, 2022: Asheville, NC—Jane's Revenge allegedly vandalized Mountain Area
Pregnancy Services.
June 8, 2022: Vancouver, WA—Jane's Revenge claimed responsibility for vandalizing
Options360 Women's Clinic, a pregnancy resource center.
June 10, 2022: Gresham, OR—Jane's Revenge allegedly firebombed First Image, a
pregnancy resource center.
June 14, 2022: Minneapolis, MN—Jane's Revenge allegedly vandalized Minnesota
Citizens for Life.
June 19, 2022: Dearborn Heights, MI—Jane's Revenge allegedly vandalized Lennon
Pregnancy Center.
June 19, 2022: Redford, MI—Jane's Revenge claimed responsibility for vandalizing
Pregnancy Care Center.
June 21, 2022: Jackson, MI—Jane's Revenge allegedly vandalized the offices of
Representative Tim Walberg and the Jackson Right to Life.

June 25, 2022: Paso Robles, CA—Jane's Revenge allegedly vandalized the Tree of Life
Pregnancy Center.
June 25, 2022: Longmont, CO—Jane's Revenge allegedly firebombed Life Choices, a
pregnancy resource center.
June 25, 2022: Winter Haven, FL—Jane's Revenge allegedly vandalized the Life Choice
Pregnancy Center.
June 25, 2022: Lynchburg, VA—Jane's Revenge allegedly vandalized Blue Ridge
Pregnancy Center.
June 26, 2022: Portland, OR—Jane's Revenge allegedly vandalized All Saints Parish.
June 27, 2022: Burlington, VT—Jane's Revenge claimed responsibility for vandalizing a
pregnancy resource center.
June 29, 2022: Everett,WA—Jane's Revenge claimed responsibility for firebombing a
pregnancy resource center.
July 3, 2022: Hialeah, FL—Jane's Revenge allegedly vandalized the Pregnancy Help
Medical Clinics.
July 3, 2022: Southfield, MI—Jane's Revenge claimed responsibility for vandalizing
Mother and Unborn Baby Care.
July 5, 2022: St. Paul, MN—Jane's Revenge allegedly vandalized Birthright, a
pregnancy resource center.
July 8, 2022: Worcester, MA—Jane's Revenge claimed responsibility for vandalizing
Problem Pregnancy and Clearway Clinic.

Department of Justice's Response

In 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) did not charge a single person in connection to any of the attacks by Jane's Revenge. Meanwhile, the DOJ's Civil Rights Division has
charged 26 pro-life individuals with Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act
violations. There have been few FACE Act violators charged in recent years. In 2021, there were four individuals charged. In 2020, there was only one. In 2019, there were two. In 2018,there was one. From 2011 to 2017, there was a total of nine people charged with FACE Act Violations.

The Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at DOJ is Kristen Clarke. She is a vocal
proponent of abortion who has repeatedly expressed her support for preserving Roe v.
Wade, and she also oversees investigations into violations of the FACE Act.
Clarke has called Alliance Defending Freedom a "hate group" and Liberty University a
"fundamentalist Christian school." She has submitted testimony to the Senate that Amy
Coney Barrett was unfit to serve as a justice because she would likely rule to overturn
Roe v. Wade. She has frequently criticized pro-life laws and courts that upheld them. She has branded a law protecting Down Syndrome babies "draconian."
Serving under Clarke in DOJ's Civil Rights Division is Associate Attorney General
Vanita Gupta. At an event celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Division,
Gupta portrayed the overturning of Roe v. Wade as a "devastating blow to women
throughout the country" that took away "the constitutional right to abortion" and
increased "the urgency" of the DOJ's work—including the "enforcement of the FACE
Act, to ensure continued lawful access to reproductive services."
While the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been part of several of the
investigations regarding the attacks made by Jane's Revenge, the FBI's involvement did
not lead to any charges being filed in 2022. Several of the pro-life organizations have
complained about the FBI's less than enthusiastic investigations. Conversely, the FBI
showed great zeal in arresting several of the 26 pro-life activists charged in 2022 with
FACE Act violations. Possibly out of fear of Congressional oversight, on January 24, 2023, Caleb Freestone and Amber Smith-Stewart were indicted by a federal grand jury in Florida for attacks on pregnancy resource centers in Winter Haven, Hollywood and Hialeah by Jane's Revenge. Both also appear to be affiliated with Antifa. However, even though these acts of domestic terrorism have occurred across the country, these are the only two indictments of anyone affiliated with Jane's Revenge.

Two reports on Long Island NY Red Rose Rescues and trials.

You have to hit the links for the complete stories.

The first is published in the National Catholic Register.

Hempstead:

Father Fidelis Defends the Truth, and Pays the Price. Father Fidelis Moscinski’s courageous actions in living out the faith challenge me to always grow deeper in trust of God.

“To live in truth is the basic minimum of human dignity, even if the price to defend the truth can be costly. You need to always remain faithful to the truth. Truth can never be betrayed.” —Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko

On Jan. 23, I went to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York for the trial of Father Fidelis Moscinski, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, who was charged with violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act at Planned Parenthood in Hempstead, Long Island. As I watched the trial unfold, it struck me that although the prosecutors presented the physical facts in what Father had done, the truth of what actually takes place inside Planned Parenthood was, as usual, hidden under “reproductive health care” and the continued denial of the harm abortion does to women and families. 

In July 2022, Father placed bicycle locks on the gates of the Planned Parenthood in the hopes of keeping the clinic closed. His goal was to speak to the women coming in for an abortion and offer them resources that would allow them to keep their babies. The locks were eventually cut by the fire department, at which time Father laid down in front of the fence for a short while until the time of his arrest. The original charge was for an ordinance violation, which was then changed to a misdemeanor FACE charge.

And this is for a three person Manhasset RRR. Off the Red Rose Facebook page. Again, hit the link for the complete story.

        "Guilty"

The judge asked Laura Gies to rise, and Moroney then read the charge of "Obstructing Government Administration" in the second degree, then asked the captain their verdict:

"Guilty."

Next the judge read the charge for "Trespass Violation," and the response was:

"Guilty."

Attorney Elio Forcina refused the request to have the jury polled.

Fr. Fidelis arose to receive the same two "guilty" verdicts, followed by John Hinshaw who, standing before the jury, likewise received identical verdicts for each charge of "Obstructing Government Administration" in the second degree, and the "Trespass Violation."

Mr. Soffey, counsel for Fr. Fidelis and John, asked the jury to be polled. So the judge asked each of the six jurors, two women and four men, to individually verbalize their decision.

Twelve somberly spoken words of "guilty" sounded out in the hushed court as each juror pronounced their unfortunate and unjust decisions for each rescuer.

The judge then thanked the jury and her staff and the attorneys for their service, and noted that the whole process of the trial was "run smooth and efficiently."

This brought to the mind of the author just how "smooth and efficiently" abortion mills over the years have been butchering babies by the millions.

40 thoughtful signs- many handmade - at the March for Life

Not a sign ... but Tony Dungy - who won Super Bowl rings as both a player and coach and is currently an NBC football analyst  - spoke at the March with his wife. They have 11 children, eight of whom are adopted.

 

Meanwhile - a bonus - at the Renaissance Hotel, March for Life HQ, well over80 vendors, including this -

And having finished the March ...