December 17 2013 Protest in front of Senator Marco Rubio's Office Against Judge William Thomas Nomination

Rev. Carl Johnson's 93rd Street Community Baptist Church called a protest in front of Senator Marco Rubio's office insisting the Senator turn in the "blue slip" for Miami Circuit Court Judge William Thomas to ascend to the Federal Court level.  They did not expect any opposition.  We caught them totally by surprise.

While we started to assemble on the sidewalk in front of Senator Rubio's South West Dade office at 8669 NW 36th Street, Doral, Florida, we encountered shocking reaction from this so-called Christian Community Church.  We were yelled racial obscenities by this group and were pushed into the on-coming traffic - just until the Doral Police showed up to stop them and separate them from us....so these are the type of people that support Judge William Thomas???  Doesn't this tell you the entire picture of what you can expect from this judge???

(Above photo depicts Francis "Dave" Ragoo from Rev. Carl Johnson's 93rd Street Community Baptist Church yelling racial slurs at our protestors.  Mr. Ragoo was telling our protestor that he would "pay him more money than whatever he got for him to walk away and put the sign down". )

We are a group of diverse individuals.  In our group, there are Hispanics, Whites and African Americans.  The Hispanics in our group were yelled "Go back to Cuba!".  An elderly woman outright stated that "nothing could be done to her because she was elderly" consistantly hurled her body against one of our female protesters in the absolute intent to have her pushed into the on-coming traffic and run over by an automobile.  Our African American protestors were told that "they should be ashamed they were black and not supporting a black judge".  This protest was not about race, color, creed, religion, or sexual affiliation. It is about the basic human rights and land ownership rights that were taken from us. 

(One of our protestors harrassed and cajoled by Rev. Carl Johnson's Baptist Church members.  They were yelling racial slurs at us.)

Is this what Rev. Carl Johnson preaches his followers to do? Is this a peaceful protest by a Christian group?Why does Rev. Johnson stir hatred and riot-like behavior in his congregation?  They bullied us to no end.

(Rev. Carl Johnson's protester Faye Davis jumps in front of our group to show her sign)

We will always protest Judge William Thomas's nomination to the Federal Court.  It is the right of every American to assemble.  Judge Thomas ignored a Supreme Court Order allowing South Beach Classics to use the existing easement.  South Beach Classic paid taxes on the property including the easement.  Judge Thomas saw fit to give full right of the easement to Green East - a wealthy real estate development group where Stephen Bittel is a member - the full easement. Stephen Bittel is a large contributor to the Democratic Party - a big wig in Washington Politics often appearing in photos seated next to President Obama. 

In essence, Judge Thomas landlocked the business and fined it to get its cars out of the building. We are a small business that is protesting to regain our right to our property.   How many other small business owners have suffered at the hands of Judges with agendas to further their career?  We're here to help those whose voices have not been heard or cannot call to protest like we have.  This is America - not a communist country where we have no rights.
#Business, #Miami Business, #USA Business Owners #Judge William Thomas

Senator Marco Rubio, City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado, Judicial Qualifications Commission: Do not allow Judge William Thomas to ever serve in any Florida Court under any circumstances!

Judge William Thomas is a disgrace to the Judicial System.  He does not have the competency to judge at the Federal District Court level.  Experience and conscience judgement does!

1) On Judge Thomas's civil courtroom behavior:

Judge William Thomas has purposely landlocked property owners from their own commercial property in Miami. The ruling is in favor of (of course) a wealthy developer who heavily contributes to the Democratic Party! Ted and Robin Vernon own the land at 471 NE 79th St, Miami, Florida. The easement that was provided on the deed of the land purchased by Ted Vernon was on the left side of the property. It was an appropriate easement to conduct business for over 30 years. Ted Vernon Specialty Autos provided jobs to quite a few of Miami Dade's citizens in that area.  Because Judge Thomas decided to rule in favor of Green East without a valid reason superseding an existing ruling that took place in 1957, the business lost profits, people lost their jobs and the business had to undergo the costs of acquiring and moving to another location.  Doesn't that make us wonder how powerful Green East is and why on earth would Judge Thomas render a decision like that? That's because he sided with the largest contributor to the Democratic Party in South Florida. Stephen Bittel, one of the stockholders of the land owner was the principal owner of Terranova Corporation, who also managed the property.(http://miamicorruption101.blogspot.com/2013/07/landlocked-in-miami-florida-because-of.html)

2) Two Examples of Judge Thomas Criminal Court Rulings:

10 years after Joel Lebron and his buddies brutally gang-raped 18 year old Ana Maria Angel in 2002, Judge William Thomas openly WEPT as he pronounced the death sentence for Joel Lebron! He made Ana Maria Angel's mother WAIT 10 long suffering years (and originally threw out the confession of Lebron and another suspect, Jesus Roman) before finally giving the death sentence in this heinous crime! (http://anamariaangel.blogspot.com/)

Michele Traverso left a Coconut grove bar drunk out of his mind, drove on the Rickenbacker Causeway and killed Aaron Cohen, a cyclist peddling along the Rickenbacker Causeway. Judge William Thomas could have sentenced Traverso to as many as 35 years in prison - yet only sentenced him to 364 days in jail!! (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/16/michele-traverso-sentence-aaron-cohen-rickenbacker_n_2488367.html)

Senator Rubio, please continue to represent your electorates by refusing to advance Judge William Thomas!  Judge Thomas favors the attorneys who want his advancement!

In closing, and to be emphasized, my friends, associates, affiliates, property owners, business owners, citizens of the United States, we have a judge here in Miami who has judicially landlocked my property.  The law of the land today is on file with the city of Miami courthouse.  In 1956, my predecessors fought and won the same battle in court with the Biscayne Plaza.  They won.  They actually got an injunction against the Biscayne Plaza.  How is it that 30 years later, how I and the entire world has accessed my property - I have to close the front door? I am put out of business! That's what you have when you have a judge that is incompetent and/or ruling on the other side!

Let's address this my fellow petitioners before Rubio is forced to issue a blue slip for Judge Thomas!

(Petition created by Robin Vernon at Change.Org.  Please view the link: http://www.change.org/petitions/senator-marco-rubio-city-of-miami-mayor-tomas-regalado-judicial-qualifications-commission-do-not-allow-judge-william-thomas-to-ever-serve-in-any-florida-court-under-any-circumstances#)

PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION TO MAKE SURE THAT JUDGE WILLIAM THOMAS DOES NOT ADVANCE TO THE FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT LEVEL!!!