Episode 108. Prosecutors Challenge 2nd Amendment in Rajon Rondo Case (Part 2)

Show Notes:

Episode 108. Prosecutors Challenge 2nd Amendment in Rajon Rondo Case (Part 2)

This episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast discusses the prosecution of Rajon Rondo for unlawful possession of a handgun. The host examines the charges, the motion to dismiss, and the response from the prosecutor. The prosecutor argues that domestic violence restraining orders can justify the deprivation of the right to bear arms, while the defense questions the constitutionality of such prohibitions. The host analyzes the historical analogies presented by the prosecutor and highlights the practical ineffectiveness of domestic violence restraining orders. The episode concludes with a reflection on personal responsibility and the importance of self-protection.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
00:52 Charges against Rajon Rondo
03:19 Response from the Prosecutor
04:58 Quotes by George Mason and Alexander Hamilton
05:27 Humorous Lawyer Joke
05:56 Motion to Dismiss the Unlawful Possession Charge
06:26 Burden of Proof and Historical Analogies
07:52 Prosecutor's Response and Annotations
13:14 Comparison to Felon in Possession Laws
14:44 Historical Analogies and Surety Statutes
21:28 Prosecutor's Arguments and Omissions
25:38 Opposing Conclusions in Federal District Courts
28:05 Relevance of Indiana Code and Persuasive Authority
31:39 Argument Based on Historical Regulation of Firearms
36:17 Citing Racist Gun Control Laws
40:47 Dissenting Opinion of Amy Coney Barrett
46:00 Severity of Burden and Personal Responsibility
53:16 Practical Ineffectiveness of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
57:01 Conclusion and Reflections

Resources:

Prosecutors argue former UK, NBA star Rajon Rondo is not protected by 2nd amendment to carry a gun | In-depth | wdrb.com
https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/prosecutors-argue-former-uk-nba-star-rajon-rondo-is-not-protected-by-2nd-amendment-to/article_b3e0298c-db44-11ee-8e4c-833679b62519.html

Kanter v. Barr
https://cases.justia.com/federal/appellate-courts/ca7/18-1478/18-1478-2019-03-15.pdf?ts=1552685416

Search results for "Rahimi" | Crime Prevention Research Center
https://crimeresearch.org/?s=Rahimi&et_pb_searchform_submit=et_search_proccess&et_pb_include_posts=yes&et_pb_include_pages=yes

https://crimeresearch.org/2023/11/on-americas-voice-live-with-steve-gruber-to-discuss-scotus-oral-arguments-on-rahimi-what-standards-should-be-met-to-take-away-someones-guns/

Episode 51. What is the Second Amendment? (rerun of Episode 9) – The Forge of Freedom
https://forgeoffreedom.com/2023/08/19/episode-51-what-is-the-second-amendment-rerun-of-episode-9/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk4b1mXcQ-0

Episode 106. Rajon Rondo’s Arrest: Bruen, the 2nd Amendment, and Gun Control on Trial – The Forge of Freedom
https://forgeoffreedom.com/2024/03/05/episode-106-rajon-rondos-arrest-bruen-the-2nd-amendment-and-gun-control-on-trial/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPSQ2ZWU39w

Rajon Rondo was allegedly driving more than 100 mph, weaving through traffic before arrest | In-depth | wdrb.com
https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/rajon-rondo-was-allegedly-driving-more-than-100-mph-weaving-through-traffic-before-arrest/article_c84c3b1a-c058-11ee-a93a-5734e81d8ca6.html

18 U.S. Code § 922
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/922

Indiana Code § 35-47-2-1.5. Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun
https://law.justia.com/codes/indiana/2022/title-35/article-47/chapter-2/section-35-47-2-1-5/

United States v. Rahimi - SCOTUSblog
https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/united-states-v-rahimi/

Clark Neily on X: "Among the worst things govt does is advance manifestly pretextual justifications for grossly unconstitutional actions.”
https://twitter.com/conlawwarrior/status/1764093590601380048?s=43

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#liberty
#freedom
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#justice
#law
#firearms
#guns
#criminaljustice
#policing
#Bruen
#Rahimi
#Rondo
#2A
#drugs
#drugwar
#marijuana

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