19 December 2012

Motion to Dismiss Hearing to be continued...

Wednesday 19 December 2012, Thurston County Courthouse—
Pre-trial motion to dismiss was heard today, Judge Christine Pomeroy, retired, pro-tem, ran an orderly court room. Scott took the stand for nearly two hours. The hearing required more than 3 hours, and will be continued. The defense will have a chance to re-direct. And then the prosecution will have an opportunity to call its witnesses to testify.

Stay tuned to ScottySupport.blogspot.com for the latest information about the case, and date for the next hearing.
Some of the Scotty support crew
Here are a few of Scotty's large cadre of supporters. About 15 or 20 supporters joined Scott and his legal team in the courtroom today. Some of the signs people held were seen to read, "Scott is not a criminal!!!" "Citizen review board now!" "Stop wasting our tax $$" "Justice for Scotty Yoos!" "No more police brutality," "Who polices the police," and "Oly Police are not above the law."
In courtroom for pre-trial Motion to Dismiss hearing.
Thurston County Prosecutor Andrew J. Toynbee questions Scotty, seen here sitting on the stand. Olympia Police Officer Wilson (left) sat with the Prosecutor.
 Judge Pomeroy, retired, sat on the bench, pro-tem.


Lawyer Larry Hildes, Defendant Scott Yoos, and Legal Assistant Karen Weill, after the hearing was adjourned.
Lawyer Larry Hildes, Defendant Scott Yoos, and Legal Assistant Karen Weill, 
after the hearing was adjourned.



Courtroom Door, Rules
Courtroom Door

Capitol Lake
Here's the scene from the scenic Capitol Lake overlook vista in the County Courthouse Parking Lot. 
The scene was windy and stormy 
while supporters of Scotty 
gathered at the County Courthouse.

17 December 2012

Wednesday Pre-Trial Hearing Reminder Message from Scott

From Scott: 

Merry Solstice Greetings, y'All,
   &
*F.Y.I. -
  My NEXT Motion Hearing will be occurring this coming  WEDNESDAY, 12/19th,
(at the surprisingly HUMANE hour of 1:30 in the afternoon), @ the Thurston County Courthouse!
  A pre-Hearing Support Vigil will be held outside, starting at 12:30am.
(...Remember to DRESS for the WEATHER!)


See you there!

11 December 2012

Hearing Postponed, until next week

Yesterday's hearing was postponed because all interpreters were unavailable. Janine Unsoeld posted an article about the situation, here.

The hearing was re-scheduled for Wednesday the 19th, December 2012 at 1:30 PM.

There will be a traditional pre-hearing support vigil starting at 12:30 PM.

Let's hope charges will be dropped, so everyone can save face.

See you there!

Thurston County Courthouse
2000 Lakeridge Drive SW
Olympia, Washington 98502

More information: Yoos, wearing an orange reflective vest and bicycling home late on the evening of June 1, 2011 -- after his volunteer shift at the Capitol Theater -- was stopped by an officer of the Olympia Police Department as he was throwing some damp paper towels in a city-owned dumpster adjacent to Twisters Donuts, 2302 Fourth Ave. He was originally cited for criminal trespass and obstructing justice, but one of the officers called to the scene filed a report 3-1/2 weeks after the incident alleging that Yoos had kicked him. This constitutes a felony, and the case, formerly being heard in the Olympia City Municipal Court was bumped up to the Thurston County Superior Court.  
Scott meets with supporters prior to entering courtroom.
Scott meets with supporters prior to entering courtroom.
Scott writes, "It sucks. It's been hellacious having this crap hanging over my head..."
Scott writes, "It sucks. It's been hellacious having this crap hanging over my head..."
Dedicated Community Volunteer and all around great guy, Scotty Yoos at County Courthouse
 Dedicated Community Volunteer and all around great guy, Scotty Yoos on Monday the 10th of December, at the Thurston  County Courthouse

09 December 2012

Update: Tomorrow's hearing is still on, + an appeal for donations!

Tomorrow's Hearing:
The hearing scheduled for tomorrow morning is still on. Scheduled to start at 9 AM, and rumor has it that Scott's case is listed to go first. Don't forget to vigil in the cool misty morning air starting at 8:15. Can't miss it!

Thurston County Courthouse
2000 Lakeridge Drive SW
Olympia, Washington 98502

The hearing is for a Motion to Dismiss. Hope to see you there!

Appeal for Donations:
Donations can be made by mail or in person at any branch of the Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU). Make checks payable to "Scott Yoos LDF," and mail to:
 

Scott Yoos LDF, c/o WSECU
2302 Harrison Ave. NW, #201
Olympia, WA 98502

Online donations can be made at donationpay.org/scottyoos.  


The SYLDF needs to raise $1,200. One hundred percent of your donations go directly towards Scott's legal defense.

Find more information about this appeal for funds here: The Scott Yoos Legal Defense Fund Needs Your Help!