• The ongoing attacks on freedom of speech and financial autonomy in the U.S. are exemplified by the federal prosecution of cryptocurrency advocate Roger Ver and independent media figure Alex Jones, targeting their views on decentralization and freedom from government control.
• Ver, dubbed the “Bitcoin Jesus,” faces charges of tax evasion, mail fraud and filing false tax returns. His case reflects a coordinated government campaign to suppress dissent, similar to the tactics used against Jan. 6 protesters.
• Jones faced a multi-billion-dollar defamation lawsuit that illustrates prolonged legal tactics to stifle free speech. This mirrors the government’s approach against Ver and other dissenters.
• Ver’s early conviction for selling fireworks on eBay and his 2002 remarks about the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) as “child-murdering thugs” are cited as examples of selective prosecution aimed at silencing criticism of government agencies.
• Federal agents raiding the office of Ver’s tax lawyer in 2018 highlights issues of government overreach and the erosion of attorney-client privilege, underscoring the importance of upholding principles of free speech, fair prosecution and due process.

The ongoing assault on freedom of speech and financial autonomy in the United States is highlighted by the federal prosecution of crypto-evangelist Roger Ver and independent media figure Alex Jones. Both face charges for their perceived transgressions against the status quo through their espousal of decentralization and freedom from government control.

The case against Ver, known as the “Bitcoin Jesus,” exemplifies a coordinated government campaign of suppression that echoes those used against Jan. 6 protesters. On Dec. 18, Ver appeared on “The Alex Jones Show” on InfoWars alongside his advocate Tracy Thurman, where she spoke with guest host Mike Adams about Ver’s predicament. Interestingly, Ver appeared on the program with his mouth taped shut, the words “censored” written on the tape.

Ver, a libertarian activist and early Bitcoin investor, has been indicted on charges of tax evasion, mail fraud and filing false tax returns. According to the federal indictment, he allegedly failed to report a portion of his Bitcoin holdings in 2014 and under-reported his ownership after renouncing his U.S. citizenship and becoming a citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis.

This case mirrors the tactics used against Alex Jones of InfoWars. In 2018, Jones faced a multi-billion-dollar defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims. Though the lawsuit was eventually dismissed, it served as a prolonged legal proceeding aimed at stifling Jones’s free speech. This is reminiscent of the government’s tactics against Ver and Jan. 6 protesters, who have been slapped with excessive charges and lengthy sentences.

Ver’s early brushes with law enforcement highlight a broader pattern of targeting individuals advocating for personal liberty and financial autonomy. He was convicted in 2002 for selling fireworks on eBay, a practice widespread among retailers, and served 10 months in federal prison. However, Ver’s advocate, Tracy Thurman, maintains that this was a case of selective prosecution aimed at silencing his criticism of government agencies, particularly the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

During a debate in the early 2000s, Ver allegedly called the ATF “jack-booted child-murdering thugs” following the agency’s actions in Waco, Texas, where operatives murdered members of David Koresh’s Branch Davidians.

Thurman recounted that in a meeting between the ATF, the prosecutor and Ver’s attorney, the latter argued that the case should just involve a fine or a request for a license, as was normally the case for other retailers. The ATF agent, however, responded by pounding his fist on the table, saying, “You didn’t hear what he said about us.” (Related: FBI raid on Mar-A-Lago backfires spectacularly as lawmakers call for NULLIFICATION of corrupt federal agencies like FBI, IRS, EPA, ATF, DOJ.)

Silencing dissent: The perils of government overreach

Ver’s renunciation of American citizenship in 2014 to escape government harassment underscores the precarious state of freedom in the United States. His involvement in Bitcoin and advocacy for a decentralized financial system have long been viewed as threats to the status quo.

The case against Ver also raises serious concerns about government overreach and the erosion of attorney-client privilege. In 2018, armed federal agents raided the offices of Ver’s tax lawyers, interrogating them without a warrant, in violation of due process.

The prosecution of Ver, Jones, and the Jan. 6 protesters is part of a coordinated strategy to stifle dissent and rein in those challenging the existing power structure. Ver’s case, in particular, is a significant blow to proponents of decentralized financial systems and economic freedom. As the U.S. navigates these complex issues, it is crucial to uphold principles of free speech, fair prosecution, and due process to ensure the voices of those advocating for liberty and financial autonomy are not silenced.

In summary, the prosecution of Roger Ver, Alex Jones and the Jan. 6 protesters highlights the dangers of a surveillance state willing to use invasive tactics and selective prosecution to silence dissent. Upholding the principles of free speech, fair prosecution, and due process is essential in ensuring that the voices of those advocating for financial freedom and personal liberty are heard.

Watch the second hour of the Health Ranger Mike Adams’ Dec. 18 guest hosting on “The Alex Jones Show,” where he interviews Roger Ver, Tracy Thurman and Aaron Day.

This video is from the Ron Gibson Channel on Brighteon.com.

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Sources include:

Brighteon.com

NBCNews.com

FreeRogerNow.org