Will Grigg?s Liberty Minute

February 10, 2012

Texas criminal statutes define the crime of ?assault? as the act of intentionally threatening another person with imminent bodily injury. Aggravated assault occurs when the offender ?uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault.? This is a first degree felony when committed ?by a public servant acting under color of the servant?s office or employment.?

Conviction of first degree aggravated assault can result in a term of life imprisonment.

That crime was committed the evening of January 27 near a Houston nightclub called the Compound, which was hosting a party organized by the Houston Free Thinkers. Summoned by a noise complaint, several police officers arrived and demanded that the party be shut down.

When police started searching the property, the event organizer asked to see a warrant. Without justification a cop seized the young man and attempted to drag him off. Not surprisingly, this drew loud protests from assembled spectators.

Frustrated by his inability to intimidate the rambunctious but peaceful crowd, the officer grabbed a shotgun and jacked a shell into the chamber.

All of this was captured on video. The police have the evidence, and they know the identity of the felon and his accomplices ? but it?s doubtful an arrest will occur.

Let us take back the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free.