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Situational Ethics From The Bench The Politics Of Judicial Bias |
July 22, 2023 |
AS A JOURNALISTIC EDITORIAL,
NO LEGAL OPINION, OR AUTHORITY, SHOULD BE INFERRED
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On July 18, 2023 - the Volusia County Clerk of Court published Circuit Court Judge Randell H. Rowe's ORDER (see below copy) in answer to Ms. Iyanna Rollins' filed Motion to Suppress - in reference to her July 18, 2022 arrest by Volusia Sheriff Sgt. Chad Weaver.
Daytona Beach News Journal July 19, 2023 Judge's ruling supports Volusia Sheriff's sergeant in Deltona wrong address arrest Later within this article - we offer for your review - the entire text from our July 14, 2023 article titled "Car 54 Where are you - A Traffic Stop Gone Very Wrong !". We (VolusiaExposed.Com) believe that this additional text, and supportive documentation will provide our audience with a better understanding of what transpired before - during - and after - the arrest of Ms. Iyanna Rollins - an 18 year-old black female. We OPINE that clear and convincing evidence supports that Volusia Sheriff Sgt. Chad Weaver acted outside professional parameters regarding his interactions with - AND ultimately, in his arrest of Ms. Rollins. Because of Sgt. Weaver's alleged failures to maintain proper law enforcement standards - including his alleged violations of the U.S. Bill of Rights - Rollins' attorney filed his April 2023 Motion To Suppress (click here to read) with the Court. Within this particular article - this publication will further expand on our perceived ethical failings of Sgt. Weaver - adding in our suspicions that the State Attorney's prosecution of Ms. Rollins is a "faux" prosecution - having little or nothing to do with seeking justice - and everything to do with providing the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) with civil liability coverage. In addition - we shall openly question whether Circuit Judge Randall Rowe maintained a "fair and impartial" judicial demeanor? For those that may wish to criticize this publication's questioning of Judge Rowe's judicial demeanor - know this - Sheriff Mike Chitwood has had a rather long history of public criticism of our local judiciary - see some below linked examples. Daytona Beach News Journal June 20, 2019 Chitwood calls out judges after encounter with teen VolusiaExposed.Com February 2012 Sheriff Chitwood's (then Daytona Beach PD's Chief) Critical Letter To Circuit Court Judge Joe Will regarding Judge Will's Order to Suppress evidence in the David Alan Beauprez prosecution. Therefore - if Sheriff Chitwood can allege that several members of our judiciary are suffering from judicial jaundice - surely, it is within our preview to suggest the same - and to further question whether Chitwood has applied some political arm twisting in order to gain the judicial rulings he so desires. Let's face it - politics are politics - and both judges and sheriffs must face the electors. Most voters know their elected sheriff - while most are unaware of their judges. Being one of those unknown judges - and having the known, and well liked sheriff to publicly speak out against you - well that would not be helpful to you come election day, ... would it Judge Rowe? Congratulations Judge Rowe - because of your illogical, but favorable ruling toward Sheriff Chitwood - you need not be concerned about receiving a similar "LETTER" from Sheriff Chitwood - like Judge Joe Will received regarding his 2012 Order To Suppress evidence. |
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None Received In preparation for this article - this publication sent an email to several government officials who are directly involved in the criminal prosecution of Ms. Rollins. This publication has not received any responses to our email inquiries as of this posting. Our email correspondence was only to gain clarity on concerns we had as citizens regarding Judge Rowe's Denial Order (see right of page -->) of Ms. Rollins' Motion to Suppress. As outlined within our email - this publication sought clarifications on the following matters: 1. While Judge Rowe documents Rollins' usage of profanity - he does not mention Sgt. Weaver's usage of profanity. Interestingly - Sgt. Weaver was the first to use profanity. (judicial cleansing of inconvenient facts in favor of the police / State) 2. Rowe's statement that it is "undisputed" that Weaver "inadvertently" turned onto Academy Avenue - rather than Ainsworth Avenue. (Not sure the record fully supports that) |
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In fact - as per our openly published August 12, 2022 letter to Sheriff Chitwood (click here to read) - this publication opined that Sgt. Weaver knew exactly where he was (on Academy Ave - rather than Ainsworth Ave) - when he encountered Ms. Rollins.
We suspect that Sgt. Weaver was conducting a perimeter check of the area looking for burglary suspects from the 2639 Ainsworth Ave address. It is of investigative significance that the Ainsworth address had been the subject of past VSO calls for service involving an on-going landlord - tenant dispute - whereas Naomi Robinson was the identified tenant. As was detailed in our "open letter to Sheriff Chitwood" we questioned whether Sgt. Weaver had actually mistakenly identified (the possible real reason for the stop) Ms. Rollins as Ms. Robinson - a probable suspect to the burglar alarm. Of further investigative significance is the fact that a few days after Ms. Rollins' arrest - Ms. Robinson was arrested (Click here to read) for fleeing from the police - whereas "stop sticks" had to be deployed. Additionally - upon forcibly stopping Robinson's car - she allegedly ALSO committed battery on two Volusia sheriff deputies (kicking - punching and biting deputies - see below excerpt for arrest report) "...Robinson (D1) came to a complete stop in the aforementioned parking lot and immediately got out of her vehicle. She began screaming at law enforcement and refused to comply with commands. Deputy Hansard challenged Robinson (D1) with department issued firearms, which did not Robinson (D1) was in and out of the rear seat of the vehicle and all attempts at coming to a peaceful resolution and law enforcement's de-escalations attempts failed. Deputy Hansard told Robinson (D1) she was under arrest and to place her hands behind her back. Robinson (D1) failed to comply and deputies on-scene made an attempt to place Robinson (D1) into custody for the felony fleeing or attempting to elude. When deputies attempted to place Robinson (D1) into custody, she kicked and punched Deputy Baldwin. (See Deputy Baldwin's supplement for further details) Robinson (D1) was eventually taken to the ground in an attempt to place her into custody, when she bit Deputy Hansard's left hand. Eventually, Robinson (D1) was taken into custody and later placed into a Volusia Sheriff's Office law enforcement vehicle...." Even after being charged with fleeing the police - putting a child's life in danger - kicking, punching and biting deputies - Robinson is offered a rather sweet plea deal - a deal she accepted. Robinson's charges were either dropped by the prosecutor - or adjudication was withheld by the presiding judge. (see below Clerk of the Court record) 
Unlike Ms. Robinson - Ms. Rollins did not flee the police - in fact she drove towards them. Ms. Rollins was initially polite to Sgt. Weaver - even after he told her to "stop the fucking car". It was only after Sgt. Weaver pulled her car door open - reached inside her car and touched her - did she start her "come to Jesus" rant with him. One would imagine that given the "easy ride" authorities gave Ms. Robinson - that these same authorities would have abandoned their criminal prosecution on Ms. Rollins sometime ago. Then again - Rollins, unlike Robinson may have a viable civil suit against the VSO - so law enforcement authorities (VSO) need either a conviction, or a plea deal - in order to provide them with some civil liability coverage. Sheriff Chitwood owes both the State Attorney's Office and Judge Rowe a "BIG THANK YOU" for providing him with the legal leverage he needs to squeeze a plea bargain out of Rollins - thereby providing him with that civil liability coverage. 3. Judge Rowe's claim that Rollins "began to roll up her car window" while allegedly refusing to turn off the car - this is not supported by the evidence. From our review of the video - the car window does not move after Rollins initially rolled it down (see below video). Also - most drivers that have electric car windows - usually roll them up prior to turning the car off. Further - it is of investigative significance - that Sgt. Weaver never issued a verbal command not to roll up the window - prior to him entering the car. (see below video) We would argue that Sgt. Weaver's entrance into the car was predicated on his apparent anger - that Rollins's answered his question - "What are you doing here?" - with the response "Does that matter?". While Judge Rowe states that Rollins became "quite irate and out of control" - we would argue that Sgt. Weaver first became "irate and out of control" when Rollins opted to answer Sgt. Weaver's question with a question. (ignoring the facts and evidence - in order to accept a false narrative by the police) Additionally - Sgt. Weaver's initial usage of profanity ("Stop the fucking car") - not only set the tone of his interaction with Ms. Rollins - but is also a direct indicator that Sgt. Weaver was irate and out of control .... and was in direct violation of VSO General Order 26-02 regarding the usage of profanity. (see below)  Furthermore - many young women understandable become "irate" from unwarranted and unwelcomed "touches" of strange men - especially from men that have used profanity - and continue to touch them. These women can become so irate - that they lose control. (so much for taking in the "totality of circumstances" - seeing the "whole picture" - see page 3 of the ORDER) In a somewhat related matter - this publication has been advised of another SWAT (Sex While At Training) scandal being investigated within the VSO. Yes - it clearly would appear that many young women - whether civilians, or those training to be law enforcement officers - will become "irate" and "lose control" when subjected to unwarranted and unwelcomed "touches" by men in uniforms. Stand by - we will keep you advised of this alleged pending SWAT scandal - as more information becomes available. VolusiaExposed.Com October 26, 2021 The Absurdity Of Police Internal Affairs A Culture Of Misogyny & Corruption Flourishes Within Many Agencies |
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By her arrest, and still on-going prosecution - it is clear that the VSO and State Attorney's Office are both attempting to hold Ms. Rollins fully accountable for her becoming irate and losing control - however, this publication is unaware of whether the VSO has taken any disciplinary action against Sgt. Weaver for his violation of VSO General Order 26-02 (using profanity - losing control). The publication has doubts that Sgt. Weaver will receive any type of disciplinary actions / sanctions for his usage of profanity. Why? Because Sheriff Chitwood is also known for his rudeness - usage of profanity - and calling citizens "assholes" (see video to the right of page --->) If the boss (sheriff) can do it (profanity) - why can't the deputies expect to get away with it too? Such becomes much more worrisome - when you realize that the sheriff has openly provided the media with a false narrative about the alleged criminal actions of a teenage girl (14 year-old Nicole Jackson-Maldonado - click here to read) Why wouldn't his deputies also now safely conclude that they can do the same? (false narratives) |
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4. During the July 10, 2023 Suppression Hearing - Judge Rowe - himself - questioned Sgt. Weaver on whether he had "touched" Ms. Rollins - and if so - in what manner? While Judge Rowe's ORDER does document Ms. Rollins' accusation that she had been "touched" - Rowe's ORDER never memorializes the answer to his own question / inquiry - was Ms. Rollins touched - AND in what manner? (such - in our opinion is yet another example of the cleansing of inconvenient facts in favor of the police/ State) And there you have it - Judge Rowe was not really interested in whether Sgt. Weaver had or had not touched Ms. Rollins. Judge Rowe is also not really interested in the law - or in seeking justice. The authorities (Sgt. Weaver, Sheriff Chitwood, Judge Rowe, and the Prosecutor) only concern is to provide the system with litigation coverage - and if that means that a teenager (Rollins) has to go through hell - or that her life needs to be ruined - then so be it. Corruption is nothing new to the Volusia County justice system - one of these same authority figures had no problem forwarding a "false narrative" against two middle schoolers - alleging that they fired AK-47 military rounds at deputies. Volusia County law enforcement also failed in properly investigate the sexual exploitation of at risk children. Want to know more - read the below related web links. VolusiaExposed.Com May 22, 2023 The Concocted Criminal Prosecution Of Ms. Nicole Jackson-Maldonado VolusiaExposed.Com December 22, 2022 The Debacle Surrounding The Criminal Prosecution Of A Fifteen Year Old Teenager ...stand by to stand by ... there is surely more to come of this..... Car 54 Where Are You? A Traffic Stop Gone Very Wrong ! ...and liberty and justice for all ? ‘all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others’ ~ Animal Farm - George Orwell (1945). On June 18, 2022 - 18 year old Iyanna Rollins was arrested and charged with four felonies (click here to read arrest report) - including the alleged battery of two Volusia sheriff deputies. As we reported within our July 30, 2022 article (click here to read) - Rollins - a black female from Oviedo, Florida was departing - within her vehicle - from a Deltona address (2629 Academy Ave) - at which time she was confronted by Sgt. Chad Weaver of the Volusia Sheriff's Office. (see below video) |
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According to Sgt. Weaver's later account (click here to read arrest report) - he was in the neighborhood investigating a burglar alarm at 2639 Ainsworth Ave - one block from Academy Ave (also watch & listen to Weaver's testimony - see below video - 1 of 3 from July 10th motion to suppress hearing) - when he observed Rollins backing her car out of the Academy Ave driveway.
Sgt. Weaver alleges that he thought he was on Ainsworth Ave - and was observing Ms. Rollins exiting from the 2639 Ainsworth address - the reported address of the burglar alarm - when in fact Rollins was exiting from 2629 Academy Ave. |
Sgt. Weaver Confronts Ms. Iyanna Rollins
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Sgt. Weaver’s and Rollins' interactions were recorded on Weaver's body camera video (see above video).
Weaver can be seen motioning towards Rollins' silver car to stop - and eventually yelling “Hey, stop the fucking car, stop!” Weaver then inquired - “Do you stay here?” Rollins replied “No” Weaver failed to advise Rollins his purpose for the traffic stop - in short - that he was investigating a burglar alarm. Instead Weaver continued to quiz Rollins - asking her - “What are you doing here?” Rollins replied - “Why does it matter?” Weaver then escalated the encounter by raising his voice demanding that Rollins “Turn the car off.” Weaver testified Rollins started to roll up the window. Body camera video shows Weaver opening the door, reaching into the car and apparently grabbing the stick shift lever and then the ignition key / button. It would appear by the video - that when Weaver reached into the car - he "touched" Ms. Rollins. As you can see by watching the above video - Ms. Rollins did not appreciate being "touched". The situation escalated from there - ending in Ms. Rollins' arrest. Many have questioned whether Weaver exceeded his legal authority regarding his law enforcement stop of Ms. Rollins. |
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In April (2023) Rollins' attorney filed a motion with the Court requesting that the Court suppress certain evidence collected during Sgt. Weaver's alleged illegal traffic stop - in the particular - the police being able to obtain Ms. Rollins' identity - a necessary piece of evidence, in the prosecution of any criminal defendant. We invite you to read the particular accusations within the filed Motion To Suppress (click here to read) In June (2023) Rollins' attorney filed a Memorandum of Law (click here to read) in support of his earlier filed Motion to Suppress - in which he further argues that Sgt. Weaver violated Ms. Rollins' fourth amendment rights. During a July 10, 2023 Motion to Suppress hearing - heard in front of Judge Rowe in DeLand, Florida. (SEE VIDEOS OF HEARING ON THE RIGHT OF THIS PAGE --->) , the defense attorney verbally argued the points documented within his filed Motion to Suppress, as well as his Memorandum of Law. Of great interest was the prosecutor's argument - that regardless of the legality of Sgt. Weaver's actions - that Ms. Rollins should be held accountable for her actions. VolusiaExposed.Com recalls the 2020 criminal prosecution of Mr. Kary Jarvis. Mr. Jarvis was charged with several drug related violations AND more importantly with two counts of aggravated battery of two Daytona Beach police officers. (Ms. Rollins was charged with simple - NOT aggravated battery of the two deputies) |
State v. Rollins 1 of 3 (July 10, 2023) State v. Rollins 2 of 3 (July 10, 2023) State v. Rollins 3 of 3 (July 10, 2023) |
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March 10, 2023 VolusiaExposed.Com Judge Tosses Charges Against Felon Who Dragged Two Cops With His Car According to Jarvis' arrest report he dragged two police officers (up to 30 yards) behind his car - in response to the officers attempting to conduct an illegal search of his car. According to Court records - Jarvis' attorney also filed an evidence suppression motion with the Court - which Judge Upchurch granted based on U.S. Bill of Rights violations by the police. Based on Judge Upchurch's ruling - and a failed appeal of Upchurch's ruling to the Fifth District Court of Appeal - the State Attorney's Office dropped their criminal prosecution against Jarvis (see below clerk records).  Rollins is awaiting a judicial ruling on her suppression motion. Jarvis has an extensive past criminal history - in fact - court records indicate that he is a convicted felon. While Ms. Rollins' only known past interactions with law enforcement appears to be her encounter with Sgt. Weaver. This publication is intrigued by the prosecutor's statement during the July 10, 2023 hearing - that regardless whether Sgt. Weaver's traffic stop was legal or illegal - Ms. Rollins should be held accountable for her simple battery of the two deputies. This being the very same state attorney's office that dropped the two counts of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer - when it was determined that the officers had violated Jarvis' rights. Then again - this is Florida and the "rules are different here" (see below video) - and after-all, it is clear that Ms. Rollins is a black woman - while Mr. Jarvis and Sgt. Weaver are white males. Yes, this publication sees Paris - and we have been watching the developments in France - and we suspect that the Sheriff & and the State Attorney may have on dirty ethical underpants. If you really still hold the belief that law enforcement will not routinely "lie" - then we suggest that you "wake up and smell the coffee" - yes - get yourself a dose of "wokeness" - at least try it on for size - still not convinced - then read the below linked articles - on how we believe that evidence supports that the Volusia Sheriff Office - assisted by the State Attorney's Office AND the Court "floated" a "false narrative" against two middle schoolers that they fired military rounds at several deputies. May 22, 2023 VolusiaExposed.Com The Concocted Criminal Prosecution Of Ms. Nicole Jackson-Maldonado February 22, 2023 VolusiaExposed.Com DARK JUSTICE WITHIN THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 15 Year-Old Girl - With Only A Sixth Grade Education Railroaded Into Twenty (20) Year Prison Sentence ..... stand by to stand by - there is surely more to come of this...... |
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