Image: Allen McCloskey


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Press release from Allen McCloskey:

Allen McCloskey, a father, and local resident was recently acquitted of charges related to the possession of a stolen vehicle and stolen property in a modestly sized trial that concluded this week.

The trial garnered limited public attention (unlike the headlines blasted at time of unlawful arrest) but was significant for Mr. McCloskey, who faced allegations that could have had serious consequences for his life and family. The charges against him included possession of a stolen vehicle and stolen property.
 
In a notable turn of events, the prosecution’s case against Mr. McCloskey crumbled during the trial, leading to his jury proclaimed innocence. His defense attorney, Mr. Casey Russo, demonstrating a superior command and respect for the spirit of the law, successfully argued that the evidence presented against Mr. McCloskey was insufficient to support the charges, let alone an indictment and felony charges and a nonsensical full scale jury trial. Key witnesses called by the District Attorney Stacey Eads and Deputy District Attorney Rozari casted doubt on their own allegations, and it became evident that Mr. McCloskey had been wrongly accused.
 
In addition to the charges of vehicle theft and possession of stolen property, it was inappropriately published online that Mr. McCloskey was a felon in possession of firearms. This information was later proven to be false and had no bearing on the case. The defense team worked diligently to clarify this misinformation during the trial, in an effort to mitigate the severe defamation of Mr. McCloskey’s character, name and likeness. 
 
Mr. McCloskey, a devoted father who has maintained his innocence throughout this harrowing ordeal, expressed relief at the verdict. “I am grateful for the support of my family, my unwavering faith in God, and the incredibly sound legal talent of my attorney, Mr. Casey Russo,” he said. “I’m am now most looking forward to moving on with my life and being there for my two children.”
 
While this trial may not have received widespread attention (like Mr. McCloskey’s unlawful arrest and mugshot), it does however highlight the importance of a fair and just legal process for individuals facing bogus criminal charges. Mr. McCloskey’s case underscores the significance of ensuring that individuals are treated fairly and that the evidence presented against them is thoroughly scrutinized.
 
“I believe in a world and a legal system that requires that a statutory burden of proof be substantiated before contemplating moving forward with an extensively and exclusively circumstantial case of nonsensical-unfounded-hypotheticals and completely unwarranted allegation based on no direct witness testimony or evidence of any kind.” Stated McCloskey’s Attorney, Casey Russo. 
 
“The District Attorney’s embarrassing performance at the preliminary hearing and all subsequent hearings thereafter, speaks volumes and further supports my assertions that Stacy Eads used the Law and the legal system/processes’ to attack me; and this all directly following my enacting aggressive civil litigation against Humboldt County et al., and identified her Cronies by name. Stacy Eads and her minions have now violated law and policy to reach false felony criminal charges in order to fit a political agenda and “FELON NARRATIVE” . 
 
No one is above the law. I get this. And while I am guilty of no crime, and certainly No FELONY, now or ever; I am, however, entitled to equal treatment under the law and am entitled to an unbiased process and interpretation of law and the spirit of the law. The deliberate and politically calculated and colluded efforts demonstrated by the Humboldt County DA’s prosecutor’s overreach sets a dangerous precedent for criminalizing innocent victims and whistleblowers and those who have legitimate causes of action against the County. The extent of collusion between the District Attorney’s Office and local business Pacific Builders and Lucchessi Builders in an attempt to solidify a false narrative, was all too clear to McCloskey and his team, but more importantly the full Jury. 
 
The bogus and dark-spirited contempt behind the deliberate charges and the complete lack of evidence was considered and the outcome decided by a FULL JURY with an obligation to fulfill their responsibility with the utmost care and impartiality. I was confident and it has now been affirmed that, “there is no place in the Courtroom for these kind of people and their kind of shenanigans.” Stated out loud a McCloskey Juror -
 
Mr. McCloskey and his legal team are now regrouping and contemplating actions to address the erroneous information that was published online and the impact  it has had on Mr. McCloskey’s reputation. They hope that this case serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible and factual reporting and the need for due process in the legal system.

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