As we celebrate National Whistleblower Day 2 International, M2Q joins the NWC in welcoming French Assembly Member Ugo Bernalicis.
In 2017, Ugo Bernalicis was elected to the French National Assembly to represent La France Insoumise. As a member, Bernalicis is committed to bettering France’s whistleblower laws and to supporting whistleblowers. Although the EU Directive was modeled on French whistleblower laws, there is still room to improve.
Here is the Whistlebower Day 2 schedule:
International Whistleblowers and Whistleblower Advocates
2 PM EST
Opening Remarks
Speaker: Ugo Bernalicis
Ugo Bernalicis to give opening remarks on Whistleblower Day 2-International.
2:30 PM EST
Understanding Whistleblower Rewards
Speakers: Aiyesha Dey, Jonas Heese, Stephen Kohn
Harvard Business School professors discuss their groundbreaking work. They aim to understand what motivates whistleblowers. They also examine the impact of reward laws on whistleblower decision making. These discussions include author and whistleblower attorney Stephen Kohn.
3:30 PM EST
International Whistleblower Experiences Panel
Speakers: Johannes Stefansson, Yasmine Motarjemi, Ari Danikas
Whistleblowers from around the world will chat with Johannes Stefansson. He is a whistleblower from Iceland. He blew the whistle in Namibia. The conversation will cover little known nuances of their experiences as whistleblowers outside of the United States.
5 PM EST
Fireside Chat with Alfred Brownell
Speakers: Alfred Brownell, Siri Nelson
For an interactive discussion about environmental whistleblowers around the world, join Fireside Chat with Alfred Brownell and Siri Nelson. Alfred Brownell is a professor at Yale and an environmental whistleblower and defender.
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I’m honored to be recognized on National Whistleblower Day 2022 by the National Whistleblower Center (NWC). This is my third year for disclosing public corruption, fraud, and misuse of public funds in Louisiana.
On July 30th, the United States celebrates National Whistleblower Day, the 244th anniversary of the country’s first whistleblower law. This year, we will celebrate with three days of live events.
Each year, the NWC holds an annual event to celebrate the accomplishments and impacts of notable whistleblowers. From across the political spectrum, speakers, participants, and the whistleblowers join together to recognize the importance of protecting whistleblowers.
Past speakers include Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Senator Chuck Grassley, and Senator Tammy Duckworth. Dozens of different advocates, policymakers, and whistleblowers spoke on the full range of pressing whistleblower issues.
This year, the National Whistleblower Day program will span from July 28 through July 30th. Firstly, day 1 will focus on Legislators, Regulators, and government officials. Then, day 2 will feature International Whistleblowers and International Whistleblower Advocates. Finally, day 3 will celebrate Recognizing Whistleblowers and Advocates.
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By Tracie Burke | Motion to Quash LLC | September 26, 2021
Integrity is a top issue facing Louisiana voters. Unfair business practices and long standing financial connections are breeding grounds for corruption. See how candidates score on integrity for the November 2021 Statewide/Multi-Parish Elections.
We based the candidate integrity scores on these three principles: Campaign Contributions Issued, Campaign Contributions Received, and Disclosures/Conflicts of Interest.
Click here to view the SCORECARD. You can download and print the complimentary spreadsheet. Click on the Grades Tab to view each Candidate’s folder.
METHODOLOGY
Candidates are graded on the number of critical issues for anti-corruption. These issues are listed in the candidate scorecard. They are divided into three overarching principles. We believe all of these issues are crucial for candidate integrity.
We assigned a total possible score of 5 for each principle. For the sake of consistency, we treat individual issues equally. Calculating fewer of these critical issues gets candidates a higher score. Only when they score 15 for the whole package do they score 100 percent.
We compiled candidate information from their campaign websites, in interviews, or from public and private sources.
Campaigns are dynamic. We welcome your feedback—if you see a candidate’s position has changed, send us an email to info@motiontoquash.org with the new information.
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We made history! I attended the National Whistleblower Center’s (NWC) National Whistleblower Day celebration in July. It was a masterclass celebration honoring the amazing contributions of whistleblowers and I’m so grateful I was recognized.
Celebrating whistleblowers is not always fun. It takes determination and commitment to stand beside other whistleblowers against waste, fraud, and abuse. But, the monumental support at this National Whistleblower Day inspired me. I am confident that we can stand up and speak truthfully.
Largest and Most Prestigious National Whistleblower Day in History!
While more than 1000 people RSVP’d for National Whistleblower Day this year, even more showed up to join the celebration! Our 2021 National Whistleblower Day celebration had nearly 10,000 people in attendance, celebrating whistleblowers. Together, we made history.
The event featured Jan Turner, FBI Whistleblower, as the Mistress of Ceremonies. It also included more than 60 speakers. With over a dozen panels, it was the largest National Whistleblower Day event in history.
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We were so thrilled to celebrate whistleblowers, our contributions, and making history with a global audience of whistleblower advocates. Please consider donating to Motion to Quash LLC. Your support will help future National Whistleblower Day celebrations. It will also aid our work fighting on behalf of whistleblowers. Click the button below to donate!
Celebrating Whistleblower Victories
Besides our unprecedented success at National Whistleblower Day, many pieces of whistleblower protection legislation were recently introduced:
The reintroduced Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2021, by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) in the U.S. Senate, would protect federal employees, current and former, right to petition or reveal information to Congress. NWC, joined by POGO, TAF, and WoA, issued a letter of support for this bill on July 28. Motion to Quash LLC firmly supports this bill.
Additionally, the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021 (WPIA), introduced by a bipartisan group of Representatives led by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), would strengthen whistleblower protections for federal employees who expose wrongdoing. They will have greater legal recourse against retaliation including access to a jury trial.
Finally, the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act of 2021, introduced by Sens. Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), would help the integrity of our nation’s tax system. Namely, by strengthening and improving the IRS Tax Whistleblower Program. NWC, joined by TAF, POGO, and GAP, issued a letter of support on June 16.
Motion to Quash LLC thanks and recognizes the efforts of NWC, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Sen. Charles Grassley, and Sen. Ron Wyden for introducing these important bills and for their continued support for whistleblowers.
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By Tracie Burke | Motion to Quash LLC | May 26, 2021
Integrity is a top issue facing Louisiana voters. Unfair business practices and long standing financial connections are breeding grounds for corruption. This scorecard focuses on the 7th Senatorial District. Download the spreadsheet to see how candidates scored on integrity this election.
We based the candidate integrity scores on these three principles:
Campaign Contributions Issued
Campaign Contributions Received
Disclosures/Conflicts of Interest
Click here to view the SCORECARD. You can download and print the complimentary spreadsheet. Click on the grades tab to view each Candidate’s folder.
METHOD
M2Q method grades candidates based on the number of critical issues for anti-corruption. These issues are listed in the candidate scorecard and divided into three overarching principles. We believe all of these issues are crucial for candidate integrity.
For consistency, we assigned a total possible score of 5 for each principle. For the sake of consistency, we treat individual issues equally. Calculating fewer of these critical issues gets candidates a higher score. Only when they score 15 for the whole package do they score 100 percent.
We compiled candidate information from their campaign websites, in interviews, or from public and private sources.
Campaigns are dynamic, so we welcome your feedback. If you see a candidate’s position has changed, send us an email to info@motiontoquash.org with the new information.
Louisiana State Senate District 7, Special Primary
June 12, 2021
Note: This Special Primary Election is an all-party primary, in which all candidates from each party compete to receive a majority vote. If no candidate receives 50% of the total votes cast, the top two vote recipients will advance to a Special General Election on July 10, 2021.
Early Voting for Primary Election- Friday, May 28, 2021 – Saturday, June 5, 2021
Primary Election Day- Saturday, June 12, 2021
General Runoff Date (if applicable)- Saturday, July 10, 2021
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The article highlights the pervasive issue of police sexual misconduct in Louisiana, particularly in Jefferson Parish. Victims face significant barriers to reporting, including intimidation by law enforcement. Motion to Quash LLC advocates for civil remedies under the Prison Rape Elimination Act to ensure justice for victims and calls for legislative action.
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct By: Tracie Burke | Motion to Quash LLC | November 18, 2020
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct describes the seal of secrecy of sexual misconduct by police officers. It hinders the control of police sexual violence in Louisiana. This issue also affects achieving police accountability.
As more efforts to handle sexual abuse by law enforcement in Louisiana are revealed, victims are still seeking justice. They suffered police sexual violence, specifically in Jefferson Parish.
Evidence of Police Sexual Misconduct
Motion to Quash LLC obtained evidence of police sexual misconduct across Louisiana. Sheriff Joe Lopinto and District Attorney Paul Connick improperly investigated reports of police sexual violence. This violence occurred and continues to occur by law enforcement and employees of Jefferson Parish. “Some high ranking members in law enforcement across Louisiana are using hidden cameras during intercourse without the person’s knowledge. They do this sometimes while on duty. Then the officers share the videos with others,” according to disclosures obtained by Motion to Quash LLC.
“Survivors of police sexual violence are unique in their situation. They must report the assault to the same people who committed it. That’s the main reason some don’t report it,” one victim told Motion to Quash LLC.
The Sheriff and the DA are reluctant to take reports or complaints of police sexual violence. They often try to dissuade victims from making them. Sometimes, they wrongly categorize reports of abuse to diminish their severity and impact.
If that fails, Sheriff Lopinto and District Attorney Paul Connick take further action. During elections, they actively pursue a victim’s silence. They use direct threats and intimidation.
One victim in Jefferson Parish told Motion to Quash LLC about her experience. She was “given the run around” by internal affairs officers. They intimidated and discouraged her from making the report. Instead, they gave her a battered women’s brochure. They told her to call the hot line on the brochure for support.
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct
One of the perpetrators was recently convicted of second degree rape. He is in jail awaiting trial for first degree rape. These rapes would have been prevented if Jefferson Parish had honored victims requests for charges.
Motion to Quash LLC takes action against police sexual violence. They help victims in Jefferson Parish file lawsuits. But, there are no civil provisions yet for the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Urge congress this session to pass a bill that allows civil provisions under PREA. Now is the time for action. We urge Congress to pass an amendment that provides a civil remedy. This remedy is for victims of Police Sexual Violence in Louisiana.
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct Legal Action
Here is a copy of the civil lawsuit. Warning, this graphic content is distressing for victims of sexual assault.
“In October 2020, defendant [name redacted] was an employee of the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office. The defendant sexually harassed the plaintiff via text message. Without warning or provocation, the defendant transmitted unsolicited photos of his own genitalia to the plaintiff. This hostile act by the defendant caused the plaintiff extreme emotional distress,” the lawsuit alleges
Petition for Court Martial under the section 10 U.S. Code § 920c – Art. 120c. Other sexual misconduct
(2) Knowingly capturing images, videos, or recordings of another person’s private area without their consent is prohibited. This applies under circumstances where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Violators shall be punished as a court-martial shall direct.
The law says there is no consensual sex under the Prison Rape Elimination Act. This is due to the power imbalance. This situation clearly demands pressing and serious attention. We need to pass bills that promote civil provisions for victims of the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct- YOUR VOICE BE HEARD:
Advocate for Civil Provisions for the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Send a message to your Congress members. Ask them to take concrete action to offer civil remedies for PREA victims in Louisiana.
CONTACT YOUR HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE:
Use the Directory of House of Representatives to contact your House Representatives. Easily send a message using the contact information and forms provided through this link.
EMAIL OR SAMPLE LETTER FOR CONTACTING YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Feel free to copy and paste the letter below into the message field of any contact form. You can also use it in the body of emails to your House Representatives. Enter the name of your representative at the start of the message. Sign your name at the end. Consider adding your own personal anecdote or observation to the messages you send.
Dear Member of Congress [Name]:
As your constituent
I am writing today to ask for your support of Civil Provisions for Victims of PREA. I am sure that every day you have a multitude of bills crossing your desk. Still, I ask you to pay specific attention to those related to law enforcement. These bills promote civil provisions for PREA victims in Louisiana.
There have been efforts to give remedies for victims of police sexual violence in criminal court. Yet, there are no provisions for victims of police sexual violence in civil court. Clearly, this situation demands pressing and serious attention, including passing bills promoting civil provisions for the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
Now is the time for action. I respectfully urge you to pass an amendment offering a civil remedy for victims of Police Sexual Violence in Louisiana.
As an Advocate
I support Motion to Quash LLC, a non-partisan online publication. It is dedicated to advocating for civil remedies under PREA and raising awareness of the Prison Rape Elimination Act. I urge you to protect the integrity of PREA by supporting legislation on its behalf this session.
Remedies
I am eagerly waiting to hear from you. Please share the positive steps you are taking to advance civil remedies for victims of police sexual violence. This is crucial for both the immediate and long-term future.
Sincerely,
[Insert Your Name]
[District or State]
[Contact Information] (if you wish/want a reply)
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2020 Candidate Integrity SCORECARD-Justice of the Peace-Jefferson Parish
Integrity is a top issue facing Jefferson Parish voters. Discover how Justice of the Peace candidates in Jefferson Parish score on integrity. Review their financial disclosures and campaign finance reports. Then ask the candidates to pledge to Join the Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana.
We based the integrity scores on these three principles:
1. Campaign Contributions Issued
2. Campaign Contributions Received
3. Financial Disclosure Statements.
Click below to view the SCORECARDS. You can download the complimentary spreadsheet. Candidate review folders are available upon request to: info@motiontoquash.org.
Candidates are graded based on the number of critical issues for anti-corruption. These issues are listed in the candidate scorecard and divided into three overarching principles. We believe all of these issues are crucial to unrigging our broken system.
We assigned a total possible score of 5 for each principle. For the sake of consistency, we treat individual issues equally. Calculating fewer of these critical issues gets candidates a higher score. Only when they score 15 for the whole package do they get 100 percent.
We compiled candidate information from their campaign websites, in interviews, or from public and private resources.
Campaigns are dynamic. We welcome your feedback—if you see a candidate’s position has changed, send us an email at info@motiontoquash.org with the new information.
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The Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana, led by Motion to Quash LLC, seeks to eliminate judicial corruption by prohibiting judges from accepting attorney contributions. The initiative aims to provide citizens with the tools to challenge corrupt judges, ensuring fair trials and restoring integrity to the judicial system. Citizens are encouraged to contact their legislators for support.
Have you ever been affected by a Judge’s decision in Louisiana? Did the decision affect you in such a way that you lost money? Were you left at risk of ongoing abuse? Or were you not allowed to visit your children? Chances are that you have. Did you feel the court was corrupt? The answer to that is probably yes. If so, Motion to Quash LLC has the solution. Join the Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana.
Motion to Quash LLC wants you to get precise and understandable information. Additionally, we want to show how you can help stop judicial corruption in Louisiana.
Join the Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana today, and help remedy those problems and make the process right. It’s time to remove the Louisiana judiciary of bad and corrupt judges.
Harmful Effect of Money in Louisiana Government
No one can get a fair trial if judges accept illegal payments from attorneys. Judges are also shielded by retroactive immunity from criminal prosecution.
Presently, a significant number of judges in Louisiana accept illegal payments from attorneys in the form of campaign contributions. Motion to Quash LLC is taking legislative steps to prohibit judges from serving in the district where those attorneys practice.
What You Can Do to Rid the Louisiana Judiciary of Bad and Corrupt Judges
There is continuing fraud before the courts in Louisiana and the Louisiana judicial system is in a crisis. This is the underlying story. Judges have corrupted the Louisiana judicial system by receiving illegal contributions and payments to increase their own interests.
The Louisiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and Superior Court Justices know many Louisiana judges are disqualified under law. First, the attorney gave them a criminal payment. The attorney then: (1) appears before them as a party; (2) appears as a witness; or (3) has an interest.
How to Disqualify Your Judge
Responsibility falls on citizens to reclaim our justice system. To do this, qualified litigants can file LA Code Crim Pro 987 based on fraud upon the court. Use the Motion to Set Aside Conviction and Dismiss Prosecution forms. Also, use the Rule to Show Cause and the Order of Dismissal forms. Here is a link to the forms provided by LSAC http://www.lasc.org/rules/City_Parish/Uniform_Forms_for_City_Parish_Courts.pdf
The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution of the United States (Article VI, Clause 2)
Federal laws also offer an opportunity to reverse the judge’s ruling, thus allowing the case to reach its logical conclusion.
The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution establishes the Constitution as the “supreme Law of the Land.” This means that the Constitution holds the highest authority. Federal laws made according to it and treaties under its authority also constitute this supreme law. They thus take priority over any conflicting state laws.
Section 1346 of Title 18, United States Code
Section 1346 of Title 18, United States Code provides an intangible right to honest services. Federal prosecutors have applied the statute in cases of public corruption. They have also applied it in cases where private individuals breached a fiduciary duty to another.
Motion to Quash LLC is drafting legislation and sending it to every legislator. Ultimately, our goal is to stop any judge from receiving payments from attorneys who practice in the same district. The next step for you, the voters, will be to exercise your rights to contact your legislators. They are your representatives and work for you. Urge them to pass the amendment. Remember, these payments have affected every aspect of the court system, so now is the time for action.
“If you have been hurt by a judicial decision or by a corrupt judge and you want to do something about it, this is the only thing that you can do. Protesting in the street is not going to get you anywhere. Making music or noise is not going to get you anywhere. Exercising your right will get you somewhere.” – Dr. Richard Fine, Founder, Vote for Justice, Campaign for Judicial Integrity.
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We are filing a lawsuit to remove a gag order. This will allow us to publish information about issues concerning Judicial reviews. It also involves corruption in Jefferson Parish. Please share our donation link and, if you can, donate. Our representation is pro bono and your donation helps cover the filing fee. Thank you for your support for journalism in the public interest.
Update: We just received a $50 donation from Rusty Autry, who is a candidate for Louisiana State Rep. The balance is $350. Thank you, Rusty!
A huge thank you to Daryl Lamouranne for your continued support.
Without people like you, Motion to Quash LLC would not manage to help seek justice for women in Louisiana.
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By Tracie Burke | Motion to Quash LLC | August 14, 2019
The purpose of the Motion to Quash LLC Blacklist is to analyze the Jefferson Parish elected officials and candidates. The focus is on reports of unfair business practices, discrimination, and corruption. It also emphasizes key issues that can inform campaign contribution policy and guide further campaign laws. In particular, this report focuses on problems and issues in the matter of candidate for Jefferson Parish council, Marion Edwards.
Methodology
Motion to Quash LLC conducted a procedure that utilized observations of program operations. These operations were conducted by the OJP Court Clearinghouse and pertained to technical assistance project assignment number 154. This work was for the 24th Judicial Court. It included the organization of the treatment module and the provision of critical services by the drug court program. Motion to Quash also obtained information by querying the Louisiana Secretary of State Commercial Division. They accessed the Louisiana Ethics Board campaign finance portal and PACER. Additionally, they conducted a telephone interview with the Louisiana Ethics Board Executive Secretary.
Section A. Issues and Problems Implementing the Drug Court Program
1. Unrealistic Program Design
Lacking too many critical areas needed for the for the delivery of sound services
Unrealistic program design needed to be simplified to a more reasonable treatment design
No grievance procedure
2. Discrimination
The ethnic gender diversity program of staff was not reflective of the community population
More minorities and women needed to be recruited as clinicians to work this program
Staff needed Cultural Competence training
3. Confidentiality Laws
Staff needed comprehensive training in federal confidentiality regulations, 42 CFR.
The review of the treatment program of the 24th Judicial District intense program probation drug court Jefferson Parish Louisiana was prepared by the OJP Drug Court Clearinghouse and Technical Assistance Project at American University, Washington, D.C.
Section B. Conflict of Interest- Director of Responsibility House Inc.
Responsibility House Incorporated RH is a private non-profit organization for substance abuse treatment.
Marion Edwards was appointed Director of Responsibility House Inc.- a conflict of interest because clients were referred from the court/judicial system.
No annual report for Responsibility House Inc. filed with the Louisiana Secretary of State
Section C.- Over 20 businesses not in good standing, revoked by the Louisiana Secretary of State
1. – This signifies a willful attempt to evade or defeat any tax imposed by Tax Titles and shall be guilty of a felony, an attempt to reduce tax liability by deceit subterfuge, or concealing information.
Section D- Bribes through Campaign Contributions
A. Several consultant groups, engineers, and construction companies do business with the Parish. Special interest groups are also involved. They have issued campaign contributions totaling $103,8000.
Section V- Excessive Civil Rights Complaints
Exceeding 20 complaints against Marion Edwards for Injunctive Relief and Damages brought under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983 in connection with but not limited to the following violations:
42 U.S.C. Sec. 1981 Equal Rights
42 U.S.C. Sec. 1985 Conspiracy to Interfere With Human Rights
42 U.S.C Sec. 1986 Action for Neglect to Prevent Conspiracy
Conclusion
Marion Edwards’ long standing financial ties to Jefferson Parish has unbalanced the scales of justice. After reviewing Marion Edwards’ practices, several problems and issues have been outlined. Motion to Quash LLC’s consideration is to ask that the Ethics Adjudicatory Board conduct a hearing on the foregoing charges. They should decide that Marion Edwards violated La. R.S. 42:111A(1)(a), La. R.S. 42:1111C(1)(a), and La. R.S. 42:111C(2)(b). The board should assess appropriate penalties. This assessment should follow the recommendation of the Louisiana Board of Ethics, which will be submitted at a hearing.
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