Hershberger Trial: List of Things You Cant Say and Wear Gets BiggerHeather Callaghan The judge, Guy Reynolds, is essentially directing the jury how to vote and what they are allowed to hear.The whole case hinges on these words that are banned. Vernon Hershberger is facing over two years prison time and $10,000 in fines for four criminal misdemeanor charges aimed at him for providing fresh food to his community through members in agreement. Some background here. Prosecution from the State is having a hard time proving that Vernon is running a retail establishment. Hes not, unless you consider horse boarding, co-ops and Craigslist storefronts with retail transactions requiring business licenses to use. Government would love toeradicate herd sharetype agreements and so its no surprise that there is NO discussion of herd share memberships allowed in the courtroom see how they are keeping the jury in the dark below. Streaming Live. Follow the caption link to view archives. Let it be known that the jury has been frequently shoo-ed from the room anytime the judge felt that something truthful was about to be uttered on the stand. I bet they wondered what they were missing and why they werent allowed to hear it. List of things struck from the trial this stems from the judges agreement with prosecution before the trial began. He has sided with the State every step of the way: Plasterer: We were looking for some natural milk sources, in early 2004. Defense lawyer: Did you come and meet the Hershbergers? Plasterer: Yes. We asked if we could be part of the farm Defense: Did you have a reason? Plasterer:My son was not thriving Prosecution: Objection! Judge Guy Reynolds:Sustained Plasterer: We wanted access to unproc food that was higher qual that would not be available from the stores. Prosecution: Objection! Judge Reynolds: Sustained. Strike the answer. The jury is to ignore that. Okay, so what cat left the bag during the trial? Inspector Jackie Owensadmitted on the stand that it is not illegal to have a farm, grow your own and consume those goods. That did not stop her from barging in while Vernon was away, without a warrant, to do a sneak-attack inspection that led to destruction of his food. One investigator admitted that she knew they were destroying his familys personal food stores, but did it anyway. It is also clear what ignorance the state and paid agents have about farming and dairy. In some cases, agents have asked: On what days do you milk your cows? One court official (possibly the judge) did not know what kefir was and then it couldnt be discussed. Live update from Derrick J Freeman: No matter what, Vernon is painted as a lawbreaker thats the message they want to drive home to the jury. If there was ever a time we needed jury nullification and informed jurors its now. This is far from over, regardless of the verdict and its not about raw milk its a coordinated, deliberate act of warlike aggression to keep you in control, and unhealthy. First they came for the raw milk drinkers David Gumpert (Raw Milk Revolution),Mark Bakerof Bakers Green Acres,Liz Reitzig, Alvin Schlangen(another farmer facing persecution), Michael Badnarik,Mark McAffe, Eusatce Conway,Derrick J, Weston A. Price Foundation leaders and many more are out there lending their support. Popeye from FederalJack.comand I had an exciting discussion and we even had a surprise call in from food freedom warrior Liz Reitzig at Baraboo. Listen HERE. Vernon told Liz to tell us that you can support him best by supporting your local farm and co-op. Also listen to Josh Tolleys archive from this morning and hear Vernons dad and others at the Ringling theater across from the courtroom. Get live Tweeted updates from the courtroom from Derrick J Freemanof PeaceNewsNow.com Donate on Vernons behalf atFarm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fundand Vernonhershberger.com All proceeds go to help him. For those in the area, there are still events planned today: LOCATION: Baraboo Court House, 515 Oak St, Baraboo, WI 53913 Facebook Event Additional Sources: Related: Read Other Articles by Heather Callaghan 