Charles Lynch

Walking the Last Free Mile with Eddy Lepp

jeremiah — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:27:50 -0700

Once we got to Lompoc we pulled over for a photo opp under the signs pointing to the Prison. (Photo by Charles C. Lynch)(PISMO BEACH, Calif.) - Today Eddy Lepp called me at about 10:30 a.m. and said they were getting ready to pass through Pismo Beach. I hopped into my car and caught up with them on the freeway and followed them to Lompoc.

Prison Term for a Seller of Medical Marijuana

jeremiah — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:36:49 -0700

Charles Lynch was sentenced to one year in prison for providing medical marijuana.A federal judge on Thursday sentenced the owner of a marijuana dispensary to a year in prison, a sign that providers of medical marijuana still face the possibility of jail time despite the Obama administration’s promise not to prosecute them if they comply with state law.

Sentencing Delayed In Medical Marijuana Case

jeremiah — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:19:42 -0700

Charles Lynch speaks with supporters outside federal court in Los Angeles on Thursday. The judge heard from several character witnesses, including one of Lynch’s patients and the patient’s father.A federal judge says he's inclined to impose less than the required five years on Charles Lynch, who ran a Morro Bay dispensary. Lawyers are given time to file briefs before a June hearing.

Obama's DoJ Backs Prosecution of Medical Marijuana Providers

jeremiah — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:47:37 -0700

It's official – under Barack Obama, the Department of Justice will not restrain federal prosecutors targeting medical marijuana providers.

Any lingering hopes that the new Administration would implement change in this area were blasted April 17 when U.S. Attorney Thomas O'Brien forwarded to District Judge George Wu a letter from DOJ clarifying ObamAdmin policy.

Larry King to Discuss Marijuana Legalization Tonight on CNN

jeremiah — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:48:00 -0700

CANNABIS CULTURE - CNN News mainstay Larry King will discuss marijuana legalization tonight at 9pm ET with Montell Williams, Stephen Baldwin, and Charles Lynch, owner of a California medical marijuana dispensary busted by the DEA. Though medical marijuana is legal in the state of California, Lynch is facing up to 100 years in a federal prison.

Medical Pot Provider's Sentencing Postponed

jeremiah — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:13:53 -0700

A federal judge in Los Angeles has postponed the sentencing of medical marijuana dispensary owner Charles Lynch.A federal judge in Los Angeles on Monday postponed the sentencing of Charles Lynch, who emerged as a key figure in the national debate over medical marijuana, saying he wanted additional information about a reported change in the Justice Department's policy regarding such prosecutions.

Jail for Selling Medical Marijuana

jeremiah — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:19:09 -0700

If the voters in your state say it's OK to do something, is it?

Apparently not.

Marijuana use for medical purposes is permitted in 13 states, but federal law is an issue.

Charlie Lynch learned that the hard way, when federal authorities raided his home and small business in southern California in March 2007.

"I hear the banging of my front door," Lynch recalled. "I opened the door and about 10 to 15 agents with shields, bullet-proof vests, guns, masks, they came barreling in."

Mainstream Media Looks At Marijuana Prohibition

jeremiah — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:34:02 -0800

As if this month was not busy enough with the arrival of Barack Obama to the White House and an ever-growing popular buzz about the need for cannabis law reform all over the media and internet, three major MSM outlets are scheduled to broadcast prime time specials examining aspects of cannabis prohibition.