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Trying to get justice;
Captain’s Log:
10-30-22: Sid Barfoot, who was assigned to work with me about a week before I was removed from Reliable Street’s property, was over here a little bit ago. She said she read it, and thinks the business was in the right if they had multiple complaints about me, and she didn’t seem concerned about their statements to the ICRC nor did she feel that I deserved to be talked with more candidly regarding whatever the initial complaints were.
That said, I feel there is much to the story she doesn’t know. When I tried to explain, she said that none of the small stuff matters, and that employees are due more than volunteers with regard to communication and
I left the conversation believing this: think that volunteers
10-31-22: Emailed Ames City Atty Mark Lambert to request a copy of the plea agreement between Gory Allen and the state. City Atty. Advised me that the plea agreement likely described within the “State’s Recommendation” document instead of being a standalone document. He said the County Atty’s office handled my case, and that I should request it from them.
Called County Admin and was transferred to Sandra King – Director of External Operations & County Services. She emailed me a copy of a records request form, writing “Here is the link to the public records form.
https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/830/Open-Records-Requests”
Filed request at 1:38 pm.
11-1-22:
11-2-22: set up a booth at DMACC to hand out “Justice Reforms” handout.
11-3-22: Ordered copies of dockets from Ames District Court for the “face slammed against car” case and “license didn’t match up” case. Performed public records request from police station for ¾ cases. See video footage.
11-4-22: Met with long ago friend Joe Duarte.
Requested police records from Nevada PD re “Interfering with Official Acts” charge from my 21st birthday. After introducing and explaining why I was requesting it, Officer Ray Reynolds asked if I wanted to sit and talk for a moment so he could get the full story. We went into his office. He said he is friends with my cousin, Andrew Henderson, who is also on the force. After we talked for awhile, he told me that the Nevada PD has done “a lot” the past few years to educate the force and be more understanding toward transgender people. Ray asked if I ever considered talking in front of police agencies – that when people have a face to go with this sort of thing, and can have a one-on-one conversation – it makes a big difference. I told him I don’t know how I’d even go about arranging something like that. He said he was going to send out an email making this suggestion and telling him about our conversation today, and hopefully he will email me in the future with some good news.
Went to the District Courthouse in Nevada, IA. Asked Clerk of Court, Dorian Myhre, how I could request an injunction. She provided a form that is not available on their website. Arguably one of the most important forms – the general inquiry one where you basically request a hearing to show a judge your unique case and request relief. Really surprised they don’t have this on the website, but also not surprised because our justice system is corrupt currently.
Was told to contact Scott Hand to request a copy of District 2’s “Local Rules of Procedure”. Left a message with him soon after.
11-8-22: handed out this article in several places throughout downtown Ames. Wrote the following to The Advocate:
“Dear Advocate:
In 2006 I was arrested for going into the women’s restroom in Ames, Iowa. The City of Ames gave me an apology letter and a $1500 check, and shortly thereafter the Advocate ran a small article on the story which included my photo.
I found out two weeks ago that my attorney changed my plea from “not guilty” to “guilty”: I always thought I won that case, but it looks like I was entered into a plea bargain without my knowledge and consent, and the fact that I was done wrong was never entered into the state record.
I would like my story told, if you would care to help. Further, I would like a copy of that article from 2006. I was probably under the name “Alex”, “Alexandra”, or maybe “Distance”.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.”
Wrote the following article: Transgender Iowan, arrested for going in the women’s restroom in 2006, still seeks justice.
1/6/2023: Linda Brundies from the Office of Ombudsman contacted me, telling me she was assigned to my case, and asked what areas of discrimination I filed my complaint under. She also asked which protected class I was under. She requested a copy of the original complaint. I responded immediately.