All the spelling have just been corrected. Any and all please copy and paste it all over. We the people are only effective in large numbers. This abuse of power is not the America in represent. Change starts one person standing up and not letting wrong go unpunished or at least brought to light. To see this US Marine treated like this upsets me as much as it scares me. I am 15 years old, but old enough to know wrong behavior. My generation should not need to see or deal with this. I am not a good student but I am an American.


Louis Gibson is a retired United States Marine, grew up in Houston, Texas., who wanted nothing to do with politics, corrupt police, or the media. It was only until his false arrest December 18, 2010 and a detainment in Gwinnett County jail through Christmas Gibson got mad. Then look out, Norcross Police Department falsely charged this disabled US Marine with the charge of False Report of a Crime and this included a felony forgery charge. The sentence carried a year in jail and thousands in fines. Gibson was appointed a Public Pretender - I meant Public Defender, John K. Ireland.
Attorney Ireland visited Gibson in jail giving a copy of Norcross Officer Eric Butynski badge number 122 police report. Attorney Ireland never read the report, but strongly recommended Gibson take a plea. Pointing out Gibson was lucky that Judge Carla Brown dropped the felony forgery, all remained was False Report of Crime. The plea offered by Gwinnett Solicitor was twelve months probation, a $1, 000 fine, and thirty days in jail. His court appointed lawyer, Attorney Ireland as he preferred to be called, explained if Gibson rejected the plea he would remain in jail through Christmas with no bond.
Gibson reviewed the police report and quickly knew the report was nonfactual. He showed his lawyer line for line the false statement written by Officer Butynski. Attorney Ireland, with a smirk, recommended Gibson move out of Georgia. But Gibson would not be given an opportunity to present evidence in the court until trial still scheduled 6 months later as of date today. Depressed and confused Gibson, in his wheelchair, returned to spend Christmas in jail. His sixth Christmas away from his family, five spent serving his country as a United States Marine Corp..
With Judge Carla Brown gone on her Christmas break and responsible for signing the warrant of arrest, Gibson sat in jail until former US Marine now a Gwinnett County Judge lifted the warrant December 29, 2010. Prosecutors wanted bail set at twenty five thousand thousand dollars and was furious at the Judge's one thousand dollar bail given. The judge looked at Gibson multiple medical issues and the facts leading to his arrest stating he would give Gibson the benefit of the doubt. Lucky for Gibson his survival pay from the Veteran's Administration had posted to his account. Of his $1, 857.00 monthly benefit he took $1, 345.00, as needed to post bail and court fees. Months earlier Gibson was compensated $7, 003.00 monthly but was erroneously reduced to $1, 857.00; however this is a completely separate issue Gibson is currently addressing for over one year.
As you can see, there are several factors against Gibson. Even a man who served his country, honorably medically discharged, can be innocent. As on television shows the police, public opinion, and prosecutors demonize the accused and definitely work against the defendant. An investigation may be based on false evidence only made important by police officers bent on malicious motives taking the attention off the actual charge being brought. Gibson now out of jail turned 35 January 02, 2011 is relying on, "we the people", and media to spread his story to all Americans as he takes legal precaution in this situation. Men and woman who have stepped up to serve for our freedom in this great country especially deserve better.