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The rattlesnake "may therefore be esteemed an emblem of vigilance. ... She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage. ... she never wounds 'till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him against the danger of treading on her."
-- An American Guesser [1775]
"The true story of Santa Monica College under the current administration and the current
Board of Trustees is a cautionary tale for the future of publicly funded institutions of higher education."
-- CSEA Accreditation Self Study Addendum [2004]
"Des Manttari is a tenacious defender of the rights of Santa Monica College students to be safe on campus, to their right to know..." -- Jeff Higley, Activist
Through his companies, Jim Keeshen Productions and Studio Animatics, SMC Professor James Keeshen recruited both students and faculty to the AET vocational program for his own bidding as cheap slave labor while outsourcing animation work to Korea for his Day of the Dead animated short film. Read more...
SHOCKING COURT RECORDS
"The Complaint contains allegations of misappropriation of student funds and property, illegal fees, abuse of process, and various unconstitutional activities by Defendants with the goal of suppressing dissent and avoiding auditing and oversight by non-conspirators. The Defendants have a history of such activities. The findings of the PERB were that the Santa Monica Community College District, which would include all defendants in this case, were found to have violated state statutes regarding expenditure of funds and activities undertaken to intimidate and suppress the faculty's opposition to the administration."
"Defendants have obtained this control through racketeering activities, including but not limited to: (a) The extortion of property, such as restricted accounts for the defendants' personal use. (b) Robbery or the conversion of Student funds. (c) Bribery of student officials. (d) As well as multiple violations of the Hobbs Act (18 U.S.C. § 1951) that include (i) exerting outside pressure through undue influence and coercision so as to control business decisions, and (ii), the taking of the Student bookstore and other commerce. Defendants' acts of racketeering activity have been unceasing for over fifteen (15) years."
-- Associated Students of Santa Monica College, et. al. vs. Santa Monica Community College District Board of Trustees, KCRW, Herb Roney, Dorothy Ehrhart-Morrison, Illona Katz, Piedad Robertson, Thomas Donner, Robert Sammis, Charlie Yen, Robert Adams, Cheryl Miller, Mark Romano, Eileen Miller, Mark Kessler, Charles Bays, et. al.
Thomas J. Baker Properly Served
Here is another set of email correspondence between me and Defendant, Thomas J. Baker. Since I sent my email response to him yesterday, I have not heard another word from him. As in his previous email, it appears in my opinion that he is being directed by Santa Monica College's legal counsel, Robert Sammis. Defendants often use delaying tactics to forestall answering a civil complaint in court. You can read our previous email correspondence HERE.
---------------------- MY EMAIL TO THOMAS BAKER ----------------------
ATTENTION: THOMAS J. BAKER
August 4, 2006
RE: SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
Dear Tom:
I have again spoken with my process server who indicates that you were properly served and is willing to testify in Court to this effect. To reiterate my previous response to you, you were personally served at your residence at approximately 9:15 pm on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 with both a conformed copy of the summons and verified complaint for damages as well as the verification and attached exhibits.
The process server knocked on your door and an older woman who appeared to be your mother answered. The process server asked for "Thomas J. Baker," and your mother went inside your bedroom and brought you to the door. You had a brief conversation with the process server. Although your mother told you, "You don't have to accept that," or words to that effect, the process server indicated that you were served and dropped the summons and complaint at your feet. The process server thereafter personally witnessed you pick up the summons and complaint from the ground.
There is no requirement under California law that you sign any documents accepting or acknowledging personal service. Again, by virtue of your two emails to me, you have acknowledged that you were served. The proof of service will be filed with the Court. If you wish to challenge the service, then I will ask the Court for sanctions as your motion is frivolous, without merit, and merely a delaying tactic in this matter.
Although you indicated in your last email that you were retaining an attorney and "will provide you with his information shortly," I have yet to receive such information.
Very Truly Yours, Des Manttari
----------------------- THOMAS BAKER'S EMAIL TO ME -----------------------
Thomas Baker thomasjbake@yahoo.com wrote:
Like I said, I did not receive any documents. They were dropped in front of my door which is not an applicable method of being served in a legal matter.
I provided no acceptance of service which is required in a legal matter. If you wish to file a proof of service without acceptance, that is your preregotive [sic].
I will be retaining a lawyer and will provide you with his information shortly.
Best regards, Thomas J. Baker
-- Des Manttari,
Editor-in-Chief,
Phoenix Genesis
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