Do you feel that Army Master Sgt. Christopher Grisham a Fort Hood soldier was wrongly convicted ?

LTC Jason Bartlett — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:40:12 -0500

http://www.armytimes.com/article/20131119/NEWS06/311190039/Fort-Hood-soldier-convicted-case-eyed-by-gun-advocates

Fort Hood soldier convicted in case eyed by gun advocates

A jury has found a Fort Hood soldier guilty of interfering with a police officer after his arrest while carrying an assault-style rifle in public.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2013 2:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:36:14 -0500

I can't say that I have enough information on the topic. I have seen comments that his reaction during the arrest and after are what his convictions are based on. Anyone carrying a firearm, licensed to conceal or open carrying should know and are taught that when approached by law enforcement to always maintain the appropriate respect and provide full cooperation. The officer was responding to reports and the situation was unknown to the officer on approach, he did his job. It is the reaction that I am curious about. If he reacted in any way which was uncooperative, then my answer would be yes.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2013 2:57 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:57:29 -0500

I think that both the MSG and the police officer could have handled the situation more professionally. He was originally charged with resisting arrest, but later charged and convicted of interfering with police duties. To me I think the conviction was wrong because I feel that it was nothing more than the Bell county prosecutors trying to save face by getting a conviction of a lesser charge.

At the end of the day I think the entire situation could have been avoided if both the MSG and the police officer handled themselves in a more professional manner.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Nov 20 at 2013 3:02 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:02:26 -0500

He should have been convicted a long time ago. This guy set up a MULTIPLE gofundme accounts for this thing a while back with a joke of a lawyer making all kinds of outrageous claims about ridiculous retainers.

This entire ordeal was his fault and he tried to make himself famous off of it. I did some research on him when he did that gofundme account soliciting funds from soldiers. He has a long history of these types of things and tries to put himself in situations so he can benefit financially from them.

He reminds me of guys who slam on their breaks trying to get rear ended. I support gun owners and gun rights, but this guy is a joke and a scam artist.

Response by SSG Laureano Pabon made Nov 20 at 2013 6:43 PM

SSG Laureano Pabon — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 18:43:27 -0500

The police hand cuffed him to protect him from harm, but the weapon remained hosted and never once confiscated as should have happen. While it may have been a toy hand gun, notice how the police just escort him to the station.

Second the police just walked up to him, showing he was not a danger to anyone.

I personally think the first officer over reacted. This matter was not handled correctly.

If the NCO was charged for resisting arrest, then that is perhaps the only thing he could be charged for, because the weapon was a toy and not a lethal weapon as the officers ASSUMED.

Response by LTC Jason Bartlett made Nov 21 at 2013 2:53 PM

LTC Jason Bartlett — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:53:54 -0500

Raised $52,000, should there be accountability for the money ?

http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/Soldier-At-Center-Of-Gun-Rights-Debate-Tried-For-Second-Time-232412011.html

Jury Sentences Soldier At Center Of Gun Rights Debate

Jurors decided on a sentence Wednesday in the misdemeanor trial of a soldier who’s at the center of a national gun rights debate.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2013 8:57 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 08:57:21 -0500

I know MSG Grisham (CJ) personally, and deployed with the man. I'll just say this, if people judged you based off of what they read on the internet, would you trust that they are painting an accurate picture of you? Probably not.

Do I condone what he did? First, that's none of your business. Second, not necessarily.

Do I feel it right to voice an opinion about a Soldier I don't know? Absolutely not, and neither would I publicly judge someone I know. Non-biased, no names? Then ,there's a level playing field for positive, and constructive discussion.

The majority of the comments on here aren't any better than those of barracks lawyers. The fact of the matter is, you don't know the whole story, or the person for that matter, but you're quick to judge.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2013 9:24 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:24:47 -0500

I must be the minority, and clearly, I must be wrong for my comments.

You're just, noble and righteous, carry-on, SSG.

If you slam hard enough on the mouse button over the "thumbs down", it might make you feel better. Have a great day!

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Apr 27 at 2017 2:10 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:10:43 -0400

Just to close this one out, Grisham was refused his appeal AGAIN, the conviction was upheld, he is now and still a convicted person.

" Third Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld a ruling against Temple gun rights advocate C.J. Grisham on his misdemeanor conviction "

He continues to be barred from carrying a concealed weapon under Texas law, but has managed to sidestep that with a loophole from another state.. And unconfirmed rumor (yet, working on it ) that he is claiming he has a right to carry in Texes under LEOSA His CLAIM, as of yet unsubstantiated
"Grisham said that because he is a former federal law enforcement officer he can carry in all 50 states through LEOSA, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act that recognizes retired law enforcement officers. He cited Chapter 44, Section 18, of the U.S. Code. He was a credentialed U.S. Army counterintelligence special agent with a badge who investigated national security crimes such as terrorism, espionage, sedition, treason and sabotage. Grisham worked with the Joint Terrorism Task Force from 2002 to 2009, he said."

I don't care to see him go to jail, just go away, he has done more harm to the 2A rights of Texans in just a few years then he and his group of self serving individuals will ever do in good.