PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RE: STATUS DATE FOR UNITED STATES VS. ADAM KOKESH ON AUGUST 13, 2013 Mr. Kokesh will appear in DC Superior Court for a trial status date as well as a motion to reconsider his bond conditions. Mr. Kokesh honorably served this country as Marine for many years after enlisting in the Marines at age seventeen (17). In 2004 Mr. Kokesh voluntarily deployed to combat in Fallujah with a Civil Affairs Team. During his time in the Marines, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was awarded a Navy Commendation Medal and a Combat Action Ribbon. After his honorable discharge from the Marines, Mr. Kokesh moved to Washington, DC to pursue a graduate degree at George Washington University. While studying there, he realized there was a need to support other war veterans returning from combat and that little to no support programs existed. In lieu of completing his masters degree, he became a full-time volunteer with Iraq Veterans Against the War and Veterans For Peace. Additionally, Mr. Kokesh founded and hosted a weekly peer support group for veterans, called Homefront Battle Buddies. Mr. Kokesh has been a long-time outspoken activist for a wide range of causes, including Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms. Mr. Kokesh has always been an avid arms collector, however at this time his collection has been confiscated by law enforcement. He has organized numerous peaceful demonstrations. Though he is an outspoken anti-war activitst, he has never incited violence at any rally or demonstration. Mr. Kokesh hosts and produces a daily podcast and posts videos to his YouTube channel seven days a week. These podcasts and videos can be found at adamvstheman. Additionally, Mr. Kokesh has appeared regularly as a guest on national and local news outlets. He is not a flight risk, as he is always visible via the internet, and has a well-known reputation as a peace activist.
Posted on: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 17:12:51 +0000
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