Saturday, November 30, 2019

Pending Ethics Complaints Against Pelosi, Nadler, and Schiff Undermines the Impeachment Inquiry

Post #57 (11/13/19)
As Democrats move forward with a formal impeachment inquiry into the conduct of President Trump with public hearings, their leaders, Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff, and Jerrold Nadler face their own ethics complaints with the Office of Congressional Ethics. The ethics complaints which were filed by me on August 12th allege that the three Democrats violated the ethics rules of the House of Representatives, as well as, their oaths to protect and uphold the Constitution. The ethics violations against Pelosi, Nadler, and Schiff are based on their intentional cover-up of racist and criminal misconduct by San Jose city officials, officials with the U.S. District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that occurred during litigation of two lawsuits I filed against the City of San Jose for racial and disability discrimination. I am black/African American. Pelosi, Nadler, and Schiff failed to respond to complaint letters I filed with them in 2018 and earlier this year that details a case-fixing scheme by San Jose city officials and federal court officials involving perjury, bribery, fraud and several other public corruption crimes.

 The ethics complaints against Pelosi, Nadler, and Schiff undermine impeachment proceedings against President Trump, making the proceeding appear partisan and politically motivated. Democrats have accused the president of abusing his power, violating the Constitution, and betraying his oath of office based on his phone call with President Zelensky of Ukraine. Pelosi and the Democrats have stated constantly that they have a constitutional responsibility to provide oversight of Trump and to hold him accountable. Pelosi has stated that the first responsibility of Congress is to protect the Constitution. She also stated that the purpose of the impeachment inquiry is to build an “ironclad” case for impeaching the President. These claims by Pelosi are disingenuous considering that she, Nadler and Schiff have refused to open an inquiry into the ironclad case of racism and criminal misconduct by San Jose city officials and officials with the U.S. District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The impeachment inquiry reveals a double standard by Pelosi, Nadler, and Schiff. While zealous in their oversight of the President based on accusations that he has violated the Constitution, they have deliberately covered up several violations of the Constitution by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court during litigation of my lawsuits against the City of San Jose. Pelosi, Nadler, and Schiff have made a conscious decision to ignore their constitutional responsibility to provide oversight of the federal courts with the same resolve as President Trump. For this reason, it should be difficult for Americans to view the impeachment inquiry as having any credibility. It is Pelosi, Nadler, and Schiff that are guilty of committing impeachable offenses by their cover-up of the criminal, racist and bigoted misconduct of San Jose city officials and officials with the US District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Below are copies of my complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics and the notices I sent to Pelosi, Nadler, and Schiff:

Frederick Bates
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August 12, 2019

Office of Congressional Ethics
U.S. House of Representatives
P.O. Box 895
Washington, DC 20515-0895

Re: Ethics Violations by Members of the House of Representatives

Dear Members of the Office of Congressional Ethics:

            I respectfully request that your office conduct an investigation into ethics violations and criminal misconduct by the following Members of the House of Representatives and/or their staffs: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jerrold Nadler, and Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff. I am alleging that Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Nadler, Chairman Schiff, and/or members of their staffs are engaged in a cover-up of racism and criminal misconduct by San Jose city officials, officials with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California – San Jose Division and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that occurred during litigation of two lawsuits I filed against the City of San Jose for racial and disability discrimination. I am black/African American. Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Nadler, and Chairman Schiff failed to take action on letters I submitted to each detailing the racist and criminal acts perpetrated by San Jose city officials and officials with the U.S. District Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The criminal misconduct by San Jose city officials and the courts include bribery, conspiracy to obstruct justice and obstruction of justice, subornation of perjury and perjury, fraud, and witness tampering. These criminal acts involve creating a false document relative to a fraudulent stipulation of dismissal, falsifying court records, staging a phony hearing on a motion I filed and creating a fraudulent transcript and civil minutes for that hearing that contradict each other. Furthermore, the rulings of the courts in each of my lawsuits are biased in favor of the City of San Jose and they are wholly inconsistent with the indisputable facts and well established law.
            On the website of the Office of Congressional Ethics, it states that the Office of Congressional Ethics of the House of Representatives is an independent, non-partisan entity charged with reviewing allegations of misconduct against Members, officers, and staff. It is sufficiently clear that this matter is within the jurisdiction of the Office of Congressional Ethics. It is also well established that the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right of the people to petition the government for a redress of grievances. The definition of redress by Merriam-Webster is to set right or remedy an unjust or unfair situation.
            It is important to note that there are no pending actions in court relative to my two lawsuits because the courts have entered their final judgments. Nothing precludes Congress from conducting investigations into my allegations against the courts based on Congress’ constitutional authority/obligation to provide oversight. It is important to keep in mind that my allegations against the courts and the City of San Jose involve very serious criminal
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misconduct. In order to support my allegations of criminal misconduct by San Jose city officials and the courts are two attachments in pdf format on a flash drive that’s included in this packet. One attachment contain copies of a letter and documents sent to Inspector General Michael Horowitz alleging that former Attorney General Jeff Sessions and F.B.I. Director Christopher Wray, along with several other officials in the Department of Justice and F.B.I. are engaged in a cover-up of the criminal misconduct of San Jose city officials and federal court officials. The other attachment contains copies of a letter and documents I sent to Chief Judge Sidney R. Thomas of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that is undeniable proof that the judgments in my two lawsuits against the City of San Jose are based on fraud; and that they are in violation of the Constitution and well established precedent and statutory law. The judgments are by law null and void. Yet, the courts refuse to vacate them. Also on the flash drive are copies of the complaint letters I sent to Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Nadler, and Chairman Schiff; along with copies of complaint letters I sent to Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Chuck Grassley, Senator Kamala Harris, Attorney General William Barr, Chief Justice John Roberts, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge Sidney R. Thomas.
The conduct of San Jose city officials and federal court officials is an egregious abuse of power that violates the public trust. What makes their conduct truly appalling is that their intent is to cover up racism, bigotry and corruption. The evidence of racism by San Jose city officials is indisputable because they state in court papers that the City’s anti-discrimination policies does not protect me, a black person, and that they had no duty to investigate my racial discrimination complaints against City officials. Even though San Jose city policy specifically states that discrimination complaints will be investigated, the courts ruled in favor of the City stating that there were no set of facts that I could allege to make my racial discrimination claim viable. It is worthy to note that state law and precedent also establish that City officials had a duty to investigate my discrimination complaints, and that they can be held liable individually under Section 1983 based on their deliberate indifference. Further evidence of bias by the courts and indifference to the City’s racist conduct is that the court in one proceeding exhibited hostility toward my discrimination lawsuit by asking why I was making this a federal case and why I didn’t just drop the darn thing (my lawsuit). Bias is also indicated by the fact that the courts ruled in favor of the City in my first lawsuit despite City officials’ admission that they had violated City policy and a state law that implicates a constitutionally protected interest. This flagrant bias against me by the courts also makes the judgments in my lawsuits null and void. 
In covering up this clear case of bigotry and public corruption, Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Nadler, and Chairman Schiff have violated the ethics rules of the House of Representatives, as well as the oath they took to protect and uphold the Constitution. A credible criminal case for collusion and obstruction of justice can also be made against Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Nadler, and Chairman Schiff because the intentional cover-up of a crime is in itself a crime. An investigation into this matter is warranted in order to protect the integrity of our judicial system and to set right this unjust situation. Please inform me of what action the Office of Congressional Ethics will take in regards to my complaint.

                                                                                                            Sincerely,

                                                                                                            Frederick Bates

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Frederick Bates

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August 12, 2019



The Honorable Nancy Pelosi – Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
1236 Longworth H.O.B.
Washington, DC 20515

Re: Complaint made with the Office of Congressional Ethics - U.S. House of Representatives

Dear Speaker Pelosi:

             Please be advised of the complaint that I have made with the Office of Congressional Ethics against you. My complaint is due to your repeated failures to take action on my allegations as stated in letters I sent to you dated May, 6, 2019 and June 18, 2018 that San Jose city officials and officials with the U.S. District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals committed several criminal acts during the litigation of two discrimination lawsuits I filed against the City of San Jose. The purpose of the criminal misconduct by San Jose city officials and the courts is to cover up racism and bigotry by San Jose city officials against me based on my employment as a police officer with the City of San Jose. I am black/African American. A copy of my complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics is included with this letter. Also included are copies of several documents on a flash drive that were submitted to the Office of Congressional Ethics that support my complaint. It is unmistakable that Members of Congress, as well as, officials with the Department of Justice and F.B.I. are engaged in a conspiracy to cover up the racism and corruption of San Jose city officials and the federal courts.
            Speaker Pelosi you and members of your party have been vocal critics of President Trump when it come to the issues of race and corruption. You have stated in the past that President Trump is a racist, and that he wants to make America white again. Even though you have not supported your party’s rush to impeach the President, you have stated that you would like to see the President in prison for obstruction of justice relative to the Mueller Investigation.
            To further paint the President as a racist, you and your party condemned the President for a tweet he sent out suggesting that four Congresswomen of color should go back to where they came from if they didn’t like it here in this country. You spearheaded the effort of Congress to pass a resolution condemning the President for his tweet against the four Congresswomen. You and your party also condemned as racist the President’s tweet against House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings stating that Baltimore, which is located in his district, is a rat infested hell hole.
            You and your party have been quick to condemn President Trump for his tweets that are not criminal or violate anyone’s rights. Yet,  you and members of your party have refused to take any action on the flagrantly racist and criminal misconduct of San Jose city officials and officials with the U.S. District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that violates my due process rights, my equal protection rights, and my rights to freedom of speech. What also makes the lack of action by you and your party to protect my rights shocking and unconscionable is your efforts
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to protect and provide rights to non-citizens that enter this country illegally or is here illegally because they overstayed their visas. Certainly I, a black citizen, should expect the Democratic Party to provide the same protections for my rights as is provided for non-citizens. Speaker Pelosi, it is clear from the lack of action regarding my complaints by you, Chairman Nadler, and Chairman Schiff that Democrats are not morally superior to President Trump on the issues of race and corruption. Please be aware that I have no intentions of giving up my rights relative to this matter. If Congress does not address this injustice, then I will be forced to address this matter in other lawful ways, as well as through non-violent civil disobedience.  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Sincerely,

                                                                                                                     Frederick Bates
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Frederick Bates
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August 12, 2019

Congressman Jerrold Nadler – Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee
2132 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515

Re: Complaint made with the Office of Congressional Ethics - U.S. House of Representatives

Dear Chairman Nadler:

             Please be advised of the complaint that I have made with the Office of Congressional Ethics against you, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff. A copy of my complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics that state the basis for my complaint is included with this letter. Also included are copies of several documents on a flash drive that were submitted to the Office of Congressional Ethics that support my complaint.
            Chairman Nadler, you and members of your party have frequently condemned President Trump for his tweets that have been described as being racist. Two of the President’s recent tweets involve insensitive comments about four Congresswomen of color and House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings. In a statement on the floor of Congress, you condemned President Trump’s tweet urging the four Congresswomen of color to go back to where they came from. You stated that Democrats denounce all of the offensive comments that emanate from the White House while Republicans remain silent. Yet, you and the Democrats are totally silent and refuse to respond to my complaints that San Jose city officials and officials with the U.S. District Court in San Jose and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals committed several felonies during the litigation of two lawsuits I filed against the City of San Jose for discrimination based on my race and disability. I am black/African American.
            I respectfully remind you of your efforts to protect and provide rights to non-citizens that are in this country illegally. Certainly I, a black law abiding citizen, should expect Democrats to protect my constitutional rights. It is clear though from the lack of action by you and members of your party that Democrats are not morally superior to President Trump on the issues of race and corruption. I also remind you that you have stated in the past that the Democrats’ impeachment inquiries are based on Congress’ obligation to provide oversight of the President. The same obligation that Congress has to provide oversight of the Executive Branch applies equally to the Judicial Branch. The Judiciary Committee, led by you Chairman Nadler, has conducted hearings into several current and former members of the Trump administration and subpoenaed several documents relative to Mueller’s investigation in an effort to build a case against the president for impeachment, under the notion that President Trump is not above the law. Yet, you and Members of Congress have taken no action against the racist and criminal misconduct of San Jose city officials and officials with the U.S. District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. It is clear that there is a case-fixing scheme involving courts in the Ninth Circuit that has completely undermined our democracy, the judicial system and the rule of law. Much of the evidence that proves my allegations are true is in the records of the court that is public
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information. It is clear that the House of Representatives, under the leadership of the Democrats, has a double standard when it comes to providing oversight of the Executive and Judicial Branches of government. President Trump receives endless oversight, whereas, the federal courts receive none whatsoever. I make this stern warning. I will never give up my rights in this matter. If there is no just resolution to this matter, I will address it in other lawful ways and/or through non-violent civil disobedience. If you wish to discuss this matter, I can be contacted by letter or phone.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Sincerely,        

                                                                                                                      Frederick Bates
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Frederick Bates
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August 12, 2019

Congressman Adam Schiff – Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee
2372 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515

Re: Complaint made with the Office of Congressional Ethics - U.S. House of Representatives


Dear Chairman Schiff:

             Please be advised of the complaint that I have made with the Office of Congressional Ethics against you, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler. A copy of my complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics that state the basis for my complaint is included with this letter. Also included are copies of several documents on a flash drive that were submitted to the Office of Congressional Ethics that support my complaint.
            Chairman Schiff, you are one of the biggest critics of President Trump. You have called him a racist based on his tweets and immigration policies. You have called for his impeachment based on his conduct during the Mueller Investigation. Yet, you refuse to call for an investigation into the racist and corrupt actions of San Jose city officials and officials with the U.S. District Court in San Jose and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals during litigation of two discrimination lawsuits I filed against the City of San Jose. I am black/African American. Your condemnation of the President as being racist and corrupt seems to be hypocritical in light of your cover up of the misconduct of San Jose city officials and the federal courts. Since all of my efforts to resolve this matter through proper legal channels have failed, please be aware of my intent to seek a just resolution through other lawful means and through non-violent civil disobedience. I can be contacted by letter or phone if you wish to discuss this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Sincerely,
  
                                                                                                                     Frederick Bates



 

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