*I updated to remove the guy's address. I don't agree that it should not be published -- this man said on television that he has the right to protest outside of this kid's house, film him, etc. But, since so many disagree, I'm taking it out
UPDATE: KID'S AFFIDAVIT OF WHAT HAPPENED IS LINKED BELOW
I hate bullies.
For those who don't know, an prosecutor for the state of Michigan, Andrew Shirvell, has been tormentin a college kid, Chris Armstrong, who is the openly gay student council president at UofM. He shows up at the kid's house at 2:00 in the morning, tracks him and his parents and his friends and his friends parents, calling them all to have them condemn this kid. He calls him the devil's representative, a nazi, and on and on. This has been going on since April.
Mike Cox, the state AG, says the behavior is immature and lousy, but won't fire the prosecutor. (can't anger all those homophobic voters.)
The man's attack are beyond bizarre, and he argues that what he is doing is merely a "political campaign" against...a college student.
This kind of bullying -- a government official against a kid -- is the kind of thing that Kossaks should stand up and fight...we should protect the kid.
Here's how:
First, for details....
CNN did a report on this last night. I don't know how to embed (and some other poster already did) but here is the link.
Second, feel free to join the new facebook site designed to give this kid support. It is here
Also feel free to join the facebook site about the prosecutor. It is here
Now, the response:
Contact the Michigan Attorney General's office and demand that this bully be fired.
Of course, that will probably not do anything. But feel free to email the bully himself: shirvella@michigan.gov
Next...he says that protesting outside of the kid's house is a protected political campaign. Ok...so protest outside of Shirvell's house:
ADDRESS REMOVED AT REQUEST OF KOSSACKS
(I won't give his phone number. That would be harassment)
Next- and most important -- get him sanctioned by the Michigan Bar. Here's how:
File a complaint with the Attorney Grievance Committee with the state of Michigan. ANY person can do so.
Cite Rule 6.5 of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct. which requires require the following, as described in the rules: :
"DUTIES OF THE LAWYER: A lawyer is an officer of the court who has sworn to uphold the federal and state constitutions, ****TO PROCEED ONLY BE MEANS THAT ARE TRUTHFUL AND HONORABLE, AND TO AVOID OFFENSIVE PERSONALITY**" (my comment -- andy's statements about chris are neither truthful nor honorable.)
The rules continue:
"It follows that such a professional must treat clients and third persons with courtesy and respect. For many citizens, contact with a lawyer is the first or only contact with the legal system. *******Respect for law and for legal institutions is diminished whenever a lawyer neglects the obligation to treat persons properly.****** It is increased when the obligation is met.
(comment -- clearly, andy is not treating chris properly.)
To file for an investigation by the ethics committee, click this link, print and fill out form:
Send the form to the address listed at the top of the form.
The complaint WILL lead to an investigation of Andy by the Michigan Bar, to determine if he is in violation of the code. He is. He will be sanctioned.
This bully should be stopped. This kid needs help. Let's help him.
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UPDATE: Chris Armstrong filed a statement describing what this loony prosecutor has done to him in an application for a protective order. Read it here.