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Former West Memphis Officer Files Complaint Against Local Attorney

Former West Memphis police officer Erik Sammis is firing back at the attorney representing DeAunta Farrow's mother. Sammis shot and killed Farrow in June 2007, after he said he thought Farrow was holding a gun. An investigation later revealed the gun was a toy gun.

Sammis wrote a letter to the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility, claiming that during the Farrow shooting investigation, attorney Javier Bailey tampered with evidence, manipulated witnesses and unfairly portrayed Sammis as a racist. The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility oversees and disciplines all attorneys in the state of Tennessee.

The letter states that Bailey made these actions in hopes of influencing a grand jury. Sammis says Bailey claimed to take a bag of chips and a soda from near the area where Farrow was shot. Bailey has previously stated that Farrow was not holding a toy gun, but was holding a bag of chips and a soda.  Sammis says state investigators asked Bailey to hand over that evidence repeatedly or somehow prove he had it, but never did so.

Sammis also says he believes Bailey coached his key witness, Unseld Nance. Nance was Farrow's cousin and was with him the night Farrow was shot. Sammis believes Bailey told Nance to lie about what happened the night of the shooting. Sammis says Nance told Arkansas State investigators immediately after the shooting, that Farrow did have a toy gun in one of his hands.

Sammis also states that Bailey lied about a medical examiner's report, saying Farrow was first shot in the back of the leg, indicating he was running away from police. Sammis says he testified the first shot was to the chest, and nowhere in the medical examiner's report does it say Farrow was shot first in the back of the leg.

Sammis says Bailey also lied about his officer's personnel file, saying Sammis had been fired from a former police department for use of excessive force. Sammis says this is not true.

Eyewitness News Everywhere has learned Sammis is also filing a complaint with the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The Justice Department, the Arkansas State Police and the West Memphis Police Internal Affairs Bureau have cleared Sammis of any wrongdoing in this case. Sammis resigned from the West Memphis Police Department in December 2007.

What do you think? It's your turn to Speak Up! Memphis.

Published Wednesday, January 09, 2008 4:53 PM by APhillips

Comments

 

Bartlettman said:

WAY TO GO SAMMIS!!!!!!
January 9, 2008 4:56 PM
 

AmandaMommyof1 said:

I am so proud of Officer Sammis. He did nothing wrong. He did his job. What he was trained to do. This comes down to parenting...  This Bailey guy did smear Officer Sammis. I hope he sues and wins.

-Team Sammis!
January 9, 2008 5:03 PM
 

MADELINE said:

I'm really sick of this case and everyday the media keep it going the child hasn't rested since this happen and his parents are no better than everyone else . Let him rest in peace and the courts deal with this matter and this man can go on with his life or whatever happen to him.

Please take that Mo Money tax commerical offf the air
January 9, 2008 5:39 PM
 

FRIEND OF SAMMIS said:

FINALLY, the Erik we know is emerging. I am glad to see this. I have worked with Erik and knew that he was sitting back calculating his moves. He is a brilliant tactician, and he knows what he is doing. Apparently, Javier bit off more than he can chew and is going to wish he never uttered the name of Erik Sammis. For those of us who know about that unfortunate incident, we all saw how Erik was truly upset and depressed over taking the life of Deaunta. As unfortunate as it was,  he knew he was right. He was upset at the circumstances and felt sympathy for the Farrow family. Now he has tuned out the racist antagoistic crap that Javier "out for a buck" Bailey threw at him and he is fighting back. From what I hear, this isn't the only thing that Erik has pursued. There are some other folks that need to wondering "When is it going to hit me?". Good for you Erik. Give that idiot everything he deserves. More than likely, nothing will become of it because Bailey is black and a bully that intimidates people by his tactics. Hopefully the Tennessee Bar will see through this and take a stand and SUSPEND OR REVOKE HIS LICENSE AGAIN.  
Mess with the bull............
January 9, 2008 5:48 PM
 

MARS said:

Money is the motivating factor for both sides, one child is dead, officer resigns, officer files complaint, what will be next?
January 9, 2008 6:00 PM
 

Stephen Miller said:

Sammis, you were 1000% correct by protecting yourself.  Child or not, someone that has a toy weapon at night is only looking for trouble.  Its sad that a kid had to die, but his parents should have had more influence.  The kid was obviously very stupid.  I truly hope Sammis wins his suit against the lawyer and gets the idiot disbarred.
January 9, 2008 8:26 PM
 

mnshadow53 said:

I hope he gets satisfaction against Javier Bailey.  That man is a disgrace.
January 9, 2008 8:44 PM
 

TigerFan said:

Until this story, any mention of this case made me angry. The wrong person was crucified for this tragedy.  It was a travesty that a good cop had to resign for doing his job. If Deaunta's MOTHER had been doing HER job and keeping up with her child, then Sammis and Deaunta would probably have never crossed paths.  
January 9, 2008 9:36 PM
 

HA!!! said:

Not only is Bailey a disgrace, he is obviously outmatched. This slug of an attorney is going to take on a Use of Force instructor and "expert witness"?   WHAT IN THE HELL IS THIS GUY THINKING. Sammis will eat him alive. And video tape it and make it a training video for the folks that he trains.

Mr. Bailey, you need to cut your losses and move on to something more productive before the adults make you look foolish in front of all your play buddies.
January 9, 2008 9:37 PM
 

cstrunk said:

Hooray for officer Sammis! It should be obvious to all that Javier Bailey manipulated 'witnesses' that suddenly came forward after the fact. It's sad that a child was killed, but, where was the mother/father that let that young child play with a realistic toy gun, late at night and out on the streets? That mother should be charged with child neglect!
January 9, 2008 9:39 PM
 

Javier the fool. said:

This man is truly the biggest idiot in the legal profession...followed closely by Victor Hill. I work with attorneys every day. I just happen to know both of these individuals. Javier Bailey is so hated, that any position he takes, everyone else takes the exact opposite no matter who is right or wrong. I guess he gets that trait from the good ole Reverend Al himself. Is it just me, or does everytime Bailey gets on TV he looks like he has constipation problems. I mean of course constipation of the brain, but now that I think about it, he looks the part as well. His total demeanor is enough to make one gag. Everytime he opens his mouth EVERYONE knows he is lying. Debra Farrow really did herself in by hiring this rocket scientist. I guess Willie is the King and Javier is the fool of Memphis.
January 9, 2008 9:48 PM
 

Justice 4 ALL said:

Whites must start standing up for their rights.  Glad to see that Erik Sammis is standing up for his.  Bailey SHOPPING around for justice constitutes a modern day witchhunt of Sammis and is pure harassment.  THREE AGENCIES CLEARED the officer and the vulture attorney is as dishonest as they come. TIME TO STAND UP AND FIGHT BACK AGAINST THE RACIST BLACKS IN THIS MATTER.    
January 9, 2008 10:05 PM
 

RE: Javier the Fool said:

An angry black man who hates white people. Just like his Uncle D'Army.

Whatever.
January 9, 2008 10:08 PM
 

All American Gal said:

It saddens me to hear this story constantly played throughout the news.  All this does is to continue to fuel the fires of anger in all people.  I deeply sorrow for the mother who lost her son.  My son just turned thirteen this past August and I can't imagine the grief she must feel.  However, I can't help but wonder why this young boy was allowed to be out that time of night playing with a gun.  It is my job to protect my children and I wouldn't have them out once it is dark.  They are my responsibility as a parent.  Again, I am sorry for her loss, but where was she when this unfortunate accident occured.  The officer Sammis was doing his job and I commend him.  I cannot begin to imagine how he is haunted by what happened to this young boy, but I believe Officer Sammis did not act with malice toward this child. Why must we continue to malign one another?  It should not matter the color of one's skin - are we not all Americans!  Stop using the race card and begin acting like the people who founded our nation.  Allow all parties involved to get on with their lives.  Stop trying to profit from another's tragedy.  It is time we all examined our motives and intents on how this is being handled.  Forgiveness is a powerful thing!
January 9, 2008 10:24 PM
 

angela said:

THIS SITE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED BECAUSE ITS TURNING OUT TO BE RACIAL AND I'M SICK OF THE STORY THE MEDIA AND EVERYONE WHOSE  INVOLVED IN  IT THE  SHOULD COURTS  DEAL WITH THIS MATTER ITS LEGAL AND NOT FOR THE PUBLIC TO MAKE A LEGAL DECISION ON THIS MATTER . AND ALL OF THESE RACIAL REMARKS BEING MADE TOWARD THE ATTORNEY ISN'T FAIR NOR SHOULD THEY BE POSTED AND WERE STILL MISSING THE BIG PICTURE A CHILD IS DEAD
January 9, 2008 10:31 PM
 

All American Gal said:

Above posting I mistakenly said, "we are not all Americans".  I meant to type that "we are all Americans!" and color should not have mattered.  Sorry for the typo.
January 9, 2008 10:33 PM
 

just me said:

its about time someone spoke up against all the crap in this case.  good for erik!!  go get 'em!  hold ur ground.  u so rock!!!

January 9, 2008 11:18 PM
 

Oh, Yeah! said:

Every dog will have his day. White, black , blue or brown. Keep watching.
January 10, 2008 5:59 AM
 

Andrew said:

The level of unprofessional behavior exhibited by attorney J. Bailey has reached new heights. His recent comments that Erik Sammis is a "baby-killer" is both immature and indicative of where Bailey is in both his personal and professional life. Sammis is well within his right to file an ethics complaint against Bailey, just as Bailey is well within his right to file a frivolous lawsuit against Sammis. The fact that Bailey cannot handle the criticism as well as he distributes it shows that perhaps the Farrow family chose the wrong attorney. With his previous problems with the Tennessee Bar, Bailey would be well advised to do his job rather than resort to schoolyard name calling. What's next? Will Bailey challenge Sammis out by the swingset at lunchtime? Mr. Bailey, law enforcement found that Sammis was not, in fact, a "baby killer." I do not believe a judge or jury has found that Sammis was a "baby killer" either. Zealous representation should be conducted with some sense of professionalism and pride, not immature behavior. Perhaps the pressure has finally gotten to you by not being able to prove your own lies. Who knows. But rest assured, Mr. Bailey, the citizens of Memphis have heard enough of your childish rants
January 10, 2008 7:41 AM
 

its just sad said:

Its not this site thats racial its the memphis area I have never seen a city so racist and divided neither side can get past color and that is a sad truth
January 10, 2008 7:43 AM
 

russell said:

There are no winners in this tragedy but maybe some good can come from this unfortunate incident.If there is still any integrity in the  legal profession than something should be done to that idiot,racist Judge Hill and the incompetant and bogus legal "professional" Javier Bailey.Regardless of color there is no place in the justice system for such racism and incompetant behavior.I hope officer Sammis can clear his name fully and his courage to pursue this matter is admirable.
January 10, 2008 7:58 AM
 

mnshadow53 said:

How many times must this attorney, and I use the word loosely, be censured before he loses his license for good?  He is a disgrace and makes the whole profession look bad.  
January 10, 2008 8:27 AM
 

mnshadow53 said:

@ngr you are an idiot......you do not need to post on this blog.  It is for intelligent people only.  

I have been critical myself of Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton for their actions.  You are just a racist fool.  
January 10, 2008 9:03 AM
 

agree said:

I must agree with mnshadow53, h8tr is just a waste of space go get a life, lifes too short to always be negitive
January 10, 2008 9:12 AM
 

For Andrew said:

Javier challenging Sammis at the swingset at lunchtime....Come on now, Sammis would CRUSH this moron for good. Hell, I think Sammis would sign on to that one in a less than a second. Not only will there be one hell of an ass whooping by Sammis, think of the money we could generate by selling tickets to that event.
January 10, 2008 9:49 AM
 

Is it just me?? said:

Is it just me or did I get the sense that J. Bailey was somewhat nervous at the fact that someone is calling him on all his BS. And not just calling him out in the media, but calling him out to the Bar Association and the FBI.  HELL YES.....THANK YOU LORD FOR OFFICER SAMMIS AND HIS COURAGE TO STAND AND FIGHT.

EVERYBODY, and I do mean EVERYBODY needs to take a lesson from this man. He has been dragged through the mud, underwent massive scrutiny, been cleared by 4 investigations, wrongfully labeled a racist, and had to endure this low-life creature known to us as Javier Bailey for so long, but he still comes out fighting.

Keep him on his toes Sammis.  Way to go.
January 10, 2008 9:55 AM
 

Mike said:

Well finally Sammis got some nuts. I didn't care for him when he arrested me. But that was 8 years ago and I was flat out wrong for what I did. I talked to him several times when I got out of jail and he was always nice and polite to me. This shooting happened and I thought that he may have messed up. After I saw this lawyer get on tv after everything was done, I knew that he did right. I never understood why Sammis waited so long to come back after this lawyer but I am glad that he is standing up for his name. From someone that Sammis put in prison, I hope he knocks the bling bling out of this lawyer. That guy is a pathetic waste and I would be pissed if he was to be my lawyer and got my cases thrown out of court because he wasn't doing his job. I would also be pissed if I was the one getting thrown in jail for a drug charge, and he was doing the same damn thing. So, to Sammis: Get that lawyer ass!
January 10, 2008 10:37 AM
 

What we can expect now said:

We can expect more of the same bulls**t coming from Javier Bailey through news interviews and press conferences. We can expect him to downplay this complaint. We can expect him to rant and rave about how the complaint is frivilous and "hogwash". We can expect him to say that it is racially motivated and how bad of a racist Eric Sammis is. We can expect Debra Farrow and the NAN to come on TV and show their crocodile tears and Farrow's kindergarden picture. We can expect all of this crap to come forward, but when are we going to say enough is enough? Bailey needs to lose his license indefinitely. I have seen most of his TV interviews and heard him make those statements on the radio shows. I have seen firsthand the ACTUAL facts and realized qucikly that he was full of s**t and was lying damn near everytime he spoke. This is the Legal Profession in Memphis folks.
Stand up for yourselves. Eric Sammis is.
January 10, 2008 10:42 AM
 

Bartlettman said:

Mike,

I salute you. You are a man of integrity.  
January 10, 2008 10:51 AM
 

Salute Mem said:

@htr, you need to get a life. This is a public blog and you must have the intelligence of a 2 year old. You are definately a racist
January 10, 2008 11:10 AM
 

russell said:

" to what can we expect now and comments on h8tr
January 10, 2008 11:35 AM
 

Bartlettman said:

htr, try loving everyone the way I do....
January 10, 2008 11:43 AM
 

East Memphis said:

"  AmandaMommyof1 said:
I am so proud of Officer Sammis. "
____________________________

I can't condemn Sammis - I wasn't there.  However police officers are in situations everyday where they COULD use their weapon (in this case a submachinegun) and don't.  Was Sammis justified? - probably, did he need to? - I don't know.  I just know the other cop didn't fire.

I am not proud of Sammis but I wish him luck going after Bailey.
January 10, 2008 12:10 PM
 

Bartlettman said:

a submachinegun???? what?? where did that come from?
January 10, 2008 12:35 PM
 

Andrew said:

I would love to see a throwdown between Sammis and Bailey.  Problem is, Bailey and his father should follow in the footsteps of the rest of the crooked families in Memphis.  Look at the Ford family, Hooks Jr. and Sr., etc.  When will black Memphians get tired of electing thieves, criminals and idiots to represent them.  

What is next, County Commissioner or City Councilman Javier Bailey,"ESQ"?

It wouldn't surprise me that this "common-sense killer" could get elected if he pulled the crack pipe out of his mouth and the bottle of Colt 45 out of his hand.

Long live corruption and ignorance!
January 10, 2008 12:42 PM
 

to East Memphis said:

There wasn't a submachine gun involved. It was .40 caliber pistols. And Sammis' partner didn't fire because he had Unseld Nance covered. If you read his statement, after Unseld Nance got on the ground, he turned and saw the gun Farrow had raising toward them and was getting ready to pull the trigger right as officer Sammis fired. What does that tell you?   He saw the same exact thing Sammis saw and was preparing to react the same way.
I don't think Sammis wants to be commended on his action. No cop in their right mind does. But he didn't deserve this moron Bailey and the NAN doing what they have done. The bottom line here is Bailey and the NAN are watching their $$$ leave them behind and they are slinging mud and kicking as much dirt as they can.
January 10, 2008 12:56 PM
 

Finally... said:

It is about time the positive image of Sammis is coming out!!!
January 10, 2008 1:00 PM
 

Andrew said:

Thank God the storms we are having did not bring in the tornadoes known as Jesse and Al.  They must have figured out that even their racist, ignorant bs wouldn't fly here as long as J(ackass) Bailey was on the case.  I am surprised that Bailey doesn't have a catchy commercial like Trotz or Harold Cook.  I think his catch phrase would be "I smoke crack, but if you are black, I'll sue whitey and talk some smack-I'll surely lose, but get lot's of press and buy my wife a new Sunday dress"

This guy should be disbarred and deported (any ideas?)
January 10, 2008 1:13 PM
 

Bartlettman said:

I always hear people condemming Sammis for not shooting to disable.  If any of you had ever taking a self defense course you would know that you shoot to neutralize, you shoot center mass and you shoot twice.

January 10, 2008 1:17 PM
 

Jay Bailey Is A Racist said:

Andrew said: "The level of unprofessional behavior exhibited by attorney J. Bailey has reached new heights."

Now we ALL know why this attorney has been suspended/put on probation/censured so many times in his short career as an attorney - he is extremely unprofessional!!!
January 10, 2008 1:19 PM
 

AmandaMommyof1 said:

Bartlettman

Very true. My father was special forces and thats something I heard him say my entire life. "Never point your muzzle at anything you don't intend to kill."  Only on TV do cops or anyone else shoot the gun out of thier hand.
January 10, 2008 1:48 PM
 

SAME OLD SONG said:

Without clowns(Bailey,O Ford) crooks,(M Hooks,J Ford) King Willie and Queen Kwanza Brooks Memphis politics just wouldnt be as interesting,or at least comical,although a better word might be sickening.Way to go Bailey the court jester is facing demotion to just jester or hopefully jailbird to room with that other 2 timer Ricky Peete,aint it grand the wind stopped blowin!
January 10, 2008 1:49 PM
 

Bartlettman said:

Angela,

Are you nuts? We have the obligation top speak out about injustice. Deaunte made a mistake, and paid for it. Thats over and done. Sammis is the only victim here. He deserves justice.
January 10, 2008 2:11 PM
 

Andrew said:

FOR ANGELA:

First and foremost, you are missing the point:  you must use punctuation so your ignorance doesn't run together.  Second, the attorney is and idiot, the Farrow family is wrong, the NAN is a bunch of racist cowards, Al and Jesse are still idiots after all these years, and YOU must have forgotten about freedom of speech.  Why don't you get off your high horse and accept the fact that white people have opinions too, regardless of whether or not we are the minority.

I have a dream, that one day blacks will shut their mouths and quit screaming racism every time a white citizen opens their mouths and speaks the truth about the crime and disgrace that 75% of black midsoutherners bring to the area.  Do you see people in Germantown, Collierville, etc. shooting each other every single day?  How about neighbors robbing neighbors?  You cannot deny the negative impact left on Memphis by black Memphians.  We are fed up with crime and refuse to live in fear any longer.  Deal with it or move!
January 10, 2008 2:30 PM
 

Thaddeus Matthews the moron of morons said:

Thaddeus is now saying that the complaint hasn't been filed with the State of Tennessee and he is quoting Javier himself as saying that.
Well dips**t, Eric Sammis has the United States Postal Service confirmation number on the CERTIFIED priority mail slip saying otherwise. Just goes to show that Javier and Thad "fatboy aint gotta job" Matthews can't speak the truth on the smallest of issues. What other lies are you boys going to get caught in?
January 10, 2008 3:31 PM
 

ANOTHER LIE BY BAILEY said:

Apparently Bailey can't handle pressure and certainly can't keep his lies straight. He got caught by ABC 24.   Check this out.....


Eyewitness News Everywhere asked Bailey if he coached Nance to change his story, and Bailey said he has never interviewed Unseld Nance.

"I've never talked with Unseld Nance," he said. "That's not me in that video. I saw that and laughed." Bailey said Nance had his own lawyer.

But a few minutes later, Bailey changed his story.

"Unseld Nance is not my key witness. I interviewed him because I'm required to. It would have been malpractice not to talk to Unseld Nance."



Now he wants us to believe that HIS key witness is truthful?   Come on dude.
Unseld Nance's statement isn't going to be ignored you idiot.

Don't think for one minute that Sammis isn't recording your most recent lie. I am pretty damn sure you will see that again.

He may not be intimidated by Sammis' complaint, but Sammis said he isn't intimidated by ignorance either.
January 10, 2008 5:55 PM
 

??? said:

Figures Bailey would pull out yet another lie in his book of unprofessional tactics. He said he didn't care what the Medical Examiner's Report said. But does he care that he said it contained something it didn't? Does he care that he said he had a statement that doesn't exist? Does he care about ethics at all?
January 10, 2008 6:02 PM
 

?!! said:

Did we expect anything less from Javier the clown.
January 10, 2008 6:07 PM
 

MARS said:

@Justice for all, “whites must start to stand up for their right” lol, are you serious, what rights do whites have they need to stand up for, last time I checked they are the front runners of every right you can think of,

Can some white person truly give me a honest answer, serious here, (bartlettman I know you will answer), what if deaunte was white, AND the cop who shot him was black, would it be totally different than it is now, seriously can white person pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease be honest with me,

And I want to hear from the cop who was with Sammis that night, nothing has been mentioned of him
January 10, 2008 6:17 PM
 

Andrew said:

Mars, is that what planet you are from?  Check the Census Bureau and look at the population of Memphis.  Go to any city office and see if you can count on 2 hands the number of whites working there.  Why are white owned businesses having to step back so that minority owned businesses can get city contracts?  Affirmative action is a load of crap, as are apologies for slavery.  There are few, if any black citizens alive today who deserve an apology for slavery.   The past is the past and the more you stir it up, the more distorted it becomes.  

If whites move to the county to get away from the crime, then why must the city residents follow them and steal their stuff?  How did they get the gas money to get out to the county to rob whitey?  They robbed their black neighbor or sold the ten year old down the street crack rocks.  Stop acting like animals and they will stop getting caged up by the white zookeeper.
January 10, 2008 6:54 PM
 

MARS said:

@Andrew, you do not pay attention to detail, I wanted someone to answer my question, since when did I mention slavery or any of the sort of what you mentioned, read my post again and then reply back to me
January 10, 2008 7:01 PM
 

Betty Allor said:

After watching and listening to  the interview, I come to  the realization that this attorney doesn't speak like an educated man.  I have never heard so many "you know, which leaves the listener in certain doubts.  I recommend those interested to review and read between the lines.
January 10, 2008 7:33 PM
 

Insurance man said:

To Mars.
Please look above, there are a few posts regarding Jimmy Evans, the partner of Sammis.  It states that he did not fire because he was covering the other boy involved.  Before you open your mouth and try and change the story around please think about what you say.

Again, putting things into Black/White issues.  
January 10, 2008 7:48 PM
 

HUSTLER said:

BARTLETTMAN NEEDS TO GET OFF THE COMPUTER
January 10, 2008 8:52 PM
 

ALSO!!!! said:

It also says that Jimmy Evans himself said the he was about to fire and was pulling the trigger when Sammis shot first. He also saw EXACTLY what Sammis saw, a threat to their safety and both were reacting according to their training and PURSUANT TO THE LAW....
January 10, 2008 9:11 PM
 

outspoken said:

mars-I'll give you a honest answer.  the kids actions resulted in his death.  the policeman was doing his duty.  the kids didn't do what he did  because he was black or white-he was shot because he didn't listen and do as he was told.  the officer didn't shoot because he was black or white-he shot because he thought that the person he was confronting was armed and could cause harm to the officers and anyone in the area.  if i was in a dark area and someone ( 6 or 60) had what looked like a gun - i would shot them too.  and anyone who says that they would not shoot is a liar.  its called self preservation.  if you feel threatened - you (meaning anyone) will react in a way to protect themselves.  Police officers are no different.  they are human with families that they love and hope to go to every night.  they will react the way they were trained to react.  in the dark NO ONE is going to take the time to investigate if the gun is real-you just react.  no one in their right mind would pull a gun on an officer in the dark-if they did-they pay the price for such a stupid stunt.   that's an honest answer!!
January 10, 2008 9:25 PM
 

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA said:

I just saw the video from ABC24 where Bailey lies to the camera and doesn't even catch it. THIS IS WHAT IS REPRESENTING DEBRA FARROW.....

Erik, brother,  you have absolutely NOTHING to worry about with this idiot. Hell, you might even need to buy him a drink for this latest f**k up. Oh wait a minute, you can't do that. It might violate the terms of his PROBATION.....

I would say that the best defense is a good offense, but here I think the best defense is Javier Bailey.  HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
January 10, 2008 9:34 PM
 

Susan said:

to me, it's sad that a child had to die but I blame the Mother. I'm a single parent-have raised 3 children by myself.  My kids were taught to respect their elders & I can't tell you how many times I was told how polite they were. That boy should not have been outside that late in the 1st place but with the right raising, would've dropped the gun . That Mom should've have her son inside with her.......
Had it been a black cop that shot.................different story. Always is. Read the Commercial Appeal!!!!!
January 10, 2008 9:36 PM
 

BAILEY GOT CAUGHT said:

BAILEY GOT CAUGHT LYING YET AGAIN.....THIS TIME ON CAMERA WITH DANA REBIK....GOOD JOB CALLING HIM OUT ON THAT ONE ABC 24.  It took a journalist to catch this guy lying and to show his true character. And everyone wonders why Officer Sammis is so upset at him. Well folks...there's your answer.
January 10, 2008 9:51 PM
 

Marcus said:

Well, I am going to admit something that I am pretty much afraid to. Several months back I was posting on here that I thought the officer should be sent to prison for shooting an unarmed black child. I thought that because I have been targeted because I am black that this cop did the same thing. After seeing JBailey lying on tv to the reporter and seeing what evidence is out there I think the attorney is full of it. I will admit to judging prematurely but I have changed my view. This stinks to high heaven and the officer needs to be reinstated or whatever. I am confident that this boy pointed a gun at him and he had no other way than to shoot.
January 10, 2008 9:58 PM
 

J Gray said:

I dont even like sammis and I believe him now. Bailey needs to go.
January 10, 2008 10:00 PM
 

outspoken said:

mars-to answer your original question-if a black office shot a white child-just as tragic and just as justified.  
January 10, 2008 10:07 PM
 

jwood37 said:

Bailey you a liar, you a thief, you a racists ***, but most of all
you a sick *** *** that's  going to be someone's girlfriend
when they throw your black *** in prison for obstructing justice and
commiting legal malpractice.  We don't need racist trash like you.
January 10, 2008 10:17 PM
 

outspoken said:

ambulance chasers have always been at the bottom of the barrel.  this one makes them look honorable.  
January 10, 2008 10:21 PM
 

cordovaman said:

Javier is a failed wanna be lawyer. Farrow was investigated and that is tragic, but it is done,over with, we must move on. Now Javier is trying to grasp at straws bringing up the Shannon Street shootout from 25 years ago.If your not familiar, it is an incident whereas officers recieved a call to a home that was in fact a trap for them. one was shot in the jaw and escaped but the other was pulled inside, held and tortured for nearly 30 hours and killed by some black militant radicals. A shootout ensued and the militants were all killed, I know people that were there. Now in a sick and twisted attempt to sue, the families of these nutjobs that tortured and killed a police officer after being given 30 hours ( a ridiculous amount of time) to stand down are questioning why the militants were all shot. Answer, b/c they were shooting at the police, so said the FBI. Low and behold, who is reopening this sad story to make a buck, you got it , mo money desperate ole Javier. I truly hope this joke of a lawyer gets banned from practice, hes just trying to use racial tension, the only thing he can, to make some money and I for one am tired of it. thanks for reading.
January 10, 2008 10:59 PM
 

Bunny H said:

I have heard enough on this Farrow case. It is done and over and let the poor child rest in peace. First off let me say that I am not prejudice, but this is a black thing. If the officer was Afro-American and the kid was a white boy nothing would have been done as we don't have NAACP to go running too. The mother isn't trying to get justice she is trying to stay in the spotlight at her son's expense. Such a shame and this here Bailey is a wisenheimer according to all the news and videos and him contradicting what he says he is caught in a lie. YOU TELL THE TRUTH YOU DON'T HAVE TO REMEMBER WHAT YOU SAID! Point blank. He said that he didn't interview the cousin and then said that he did. WHAT'S UP WITH THAT??????? Hope they can close this case as it sure doesn't seem like MS Farrow wants it to end as long as she can be in the limelight. YOU GO ERIK SAMMIS WE ARE WITH YOU!!!!
Since when doesn't the coroner's report stand up in court. If he said there wasn't any shot in the leg where does Bailey come off saying he was. It is just a bunch of malarkey. That being said I will bid you all a goodnight.

January 11, 2008 12:37 AM
 

to bunny said:

I agree with you 100% but I gotta point out that the coroner's report DOES list a gunshot to the leg. HOWEVER, it says it was a ricochet that hit the ground first and then went through Deaunta Farrow's leg. It also said that the wound to the leg had dirt and gravel inside the wound. WHAT DOES THAT TELL YOU. I guess Sammis packed his bullets with dirt and gravel before loading them in his gun.
Any sane and logical person knows what a bullet does when it hits and ricochets. It is deflected at odd angles. The coroner's report DOES NOT say that the shot to the leg was first. Something that J Bailey tried to say that it did. IT DOES NOT SAY THAT AND THIS DIPS**T ATTORNEY SAID IT DID.
What other lies is this idiot trying to spin to the public?
January 11, 2008 1:27 AM
 

????? said:

What in the hell is Erik Sammis thinking? He didn't include the most outrageous violation of all in his complaint.  Impersonating an attorney.
January 11, 2008 1:52 AM
 

Skinny Bill said:

Bailey is a useless, incompetent, corrupt waste.

The Tennessee Bar Association needs to get it over with, and disbar the fool.
January 11, 2008 6:19 AM
 

Bartlettman said:

Mars.
The answer is it would be different, in my opinion. I don't think there would be outrage that this was racial. I truly don't. I do believe there would be suits filed, sure, everyone is looking for a buck. I think this would have died in the press even before the reports came back from the justice department  In my opinion, which is all I can give, most everyone white and black would be siding with the officer. Most would believe, that he the black officer, was justified.
January 11, 2008 7:46 AM
 

Bartlettman said:

Now to address the video.  I hope now that the Grand jury will open this case. Why?
To show :
1. They are impartial and looking for the truth.
2. To totally vindicate Sammis (anyone think Bailey has the case to get a verdict for his client)
3. To embarass and expose an idiot attorney.
4. To shut up the idiots that made this about race

Did anyone watch any of the Colin Ferguson Trial. He was the nut that shoot the people on the subway in New York. The trial took place at  the same time the OJ trial was happening. He defended himself.

Now think J Bailey, you will know what I mean.

Last to Marcus.  I salute you.  Your are a person of integrity and character in your admission that you prejudged and now have changed your view based on the facts.

I could share a beer with a man like you.
January 11, 2008 8:02 AM
 

Bartlettman said:

Hustler.  

Can't stand the fact I have an opinion, or are you afraid that my logic and reason will rub off on you?

I may incite people here, don't care if I do (in fact it's funny to see people come unglued).  But most will also say that if you take me on with facts and reason, I will respond with the same.  

January 11, 2008 8:23 AM
 

??? said:

I would like to hear from anyone, If the officer was black and shot the little boy would we be going through all of this????
January 11, 2008 9:21 AM
 

Bartlettman said:

No, we would not.....which proves the point that the actions of that evening were justified, and the only thing this is about is some people wanting to make it an issue, and get rich.
January 11, 2008 9:34 AM
 

The real ??? said:

Just for the record, the following quote ISN'T  "me"..  

 ??? said:
I would like to hear from anyone, If the officer was black and shot the little boy would we be going through all of this????


Those of you who know me, know what I am saying..

Sincerely,
the real ???
January 11, 2008 9:44 AM
 

Bartlettman said:

huh??
January 11, 2008 9:46 AM
 

The real ??? said:

I can't believe Bailey is now "crying" to the media that he is upset that Sammis decided to disclose his complaint to the public. Well Javier, maybe if you would have given that very thought some consideration back in June, July, August, September, October, November, and December of 07, this wouldn't be biting you in the *** right now.
And he goes on to say that it was "unfair" because he wasn't allowed to respond. Again, given the trend that HE started HIMSELF, I have as much sympathy for him as I do his client who ALSO got caught lying to the media. Remember her anyone?
Her name is Debra Farrow, the mother. Yeah, she got caught lying as well when she went on TV crying that "tae tae" never had any toy guns and I will swear to that. But in her statement to the state police and feds she said that he had alot of toy guns and actually pointed one out to the officers.

Javier goes on TV in his nicely dressed attire, with his attempt at sophistication by wearing those high roller glasses. Well you can only polish a turd so much, but in the end you are still a turd. And it appears as if Sammis is getting ready to flush him.
January 11, 2008 10:01 AM
 

Reality said:

The Tennesee Bar isn't going to disbar him because he is black and they are afraid of him. That is his tactic, bullying people into fearing him based on the race card. I am glad to see that officer samms isn't laying down for the big bad bully and is fighting back. Its about time he and others stand up to this kind of crap.
January 11, 2008 10:09 AM
 

Bartlettman said:

those crooked high roller glasses.... Was it just me or did he act like he was speeding?

He came across like a pure moron.

Who would buy a used car from J. Bailey??

What a Maroon! (quoting the late great Bugs Bunny)

January 11, 2008 10:11 AM
 

Bartlettman said:

Reality,

I have to say with all this press and all the blatant lies and violations of ethics that have occured you are still probably right.  The Bar probably does not have the cajones to do the right thing.  Sad, ain't it?
January 11, 2008 10:17 AM
 

jwood37 said:

To The Real???

I hope that we never have to experience somone taking another person's life

to prove anything. The whole episode is tragic and heartbreaking. Lets pray

it never happens. However, Bailey, is just opening the wound and should be

severly punished for the lowest of all lowlifes and his untruthful nature.
January 11, 2008 10:17 AM
 

Avery Buntin said:

YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME......This is on Channel 5's website....ANOTHER BAILEY BS WITCH HUNT.   When is this guy going to be stopped?

The standoff on Shannon Avenue began January 11, 1983, when members of a Christian cult took a Memphis police officer hostage.  

30 hours later when police stormed their hideout, patrolman Bob Hester had already been tortured and killed.  
   
"The night is I guess is burned in my memory," police director Larry Godwin said.

Back then Memphis, Godwin was a member of the police tactical unit.  

"You thought we'll resolve this they'll let him out," Godwin said.

But the negotiations didn't go as planned.  

During the siege, officers shot and killed seven men who refused to surrender and began firing at them.  

Among the dead was Lindberg Sanders.  A religious fanatic with a history of mental illness who believed police officers were agents of the devil.  
   
Days after the incident police were called into question.

Questions like "why didn't they move in when the officer could be heard crying for help?" were asked.

There have always been questions about whether the shooting deaths of the 7 men inside the house were justifiable or just the work of an over zealous police department that had just lost one of their own.  

25 years later, the family of Lindberg Sanders is looking to reopen the case.

Attorney J. Bailey plans to file a request asking the Justice Department re-examine the evidence.  

An independent FBI investigation ruled it a justifiable shooting.

Today the house on Shannon Avenue is abandoned.  

But, 25 years later, relatives of the men who died here are not ready to abandon the case.
January 11, 2008 10:18 AM
 

Bartlettman said:

Is your point that Bailey is a charlatan or that he is doing the right thing?
January 11, 2008 10:23 AM
 

cordovaman said:

He will lose that one too. He is just proving how desperate he is. He would be better off opening a "Mo Money" tax operation. Maybe he feels this is the only way he can afford a tv spot, you know a free commercial. He doesnt have to be known for being a good attorney to get business in memphis, he just needs to be known.
January 11, 2008 11:54 AM
 

Bartlettman said:

the man is strange
January 11, 2008 11:57 AM
 

Germantownman said:

The man is an idiot
January 11, 2008 12:07 PM
 

Bartlettman said:

Look at this, Bartlettman, cordovaman, germantownman...we need a pipertonman, aRalieghman, a orangemoundman....et. al.
January 11, 2008 12:11 PM
 

Foothomesman said:

I beez purty peesed off dat da white man beez gittin crucified fo proteckin himself frum a gun totin fool.
January 11, 2008 12:28 PM
 

IT'SALLABOUTCOOK said:

I THINK YOU ALL ARE SILLY AS HELL. DEUANT'E FARROW REST IN PEACE BABY. YOUR PARENTS ATTY. DON'T CARE, THE POLICE OFFICER DON'T CARE. ALL THE PEOPLE THAT MADE THESE COMMENTS DONT'T CARE. JUST REST IN PEACE IN OUR FATHER HOUSE.
January 11, 2008 12:35 PM
 

Bartlettman said:

In some strange way it'sallaboutcook is right

Foot what bees you tring to say?
January 11, 2008 12:39 PM
 

LovingMemphis said:

I wonder why no attention had been focused on the parents, with regard to why this child was out of the home in the first place, at that hour?? Now, that the child is dead and buried the parents are all over the news ... holding news conferences, holding rallies, and anything for attention.  Question:  Where was that PARENTIAL CONCERN, before the death of the child?? What kind of parents were, the mother and father of this child, that is what I would like to know??? Can anyone answer that question?  
January 11, 2008 12:40 PM
 

East Memphis said:

"Bartlettman said:
a submachinegun???? what?? where did that come from?"
____________________________________

It was reported that they were doing tactical training earlier and Deaunte was shot with a "rifle".  I saw a picture of a MP5 early on.  The MP5 shoots pistol cartridges only and is available in a variety of calibers. (Including 40 S&W for the firearms expert above (to East Memphis)if he is correct about the caliber.)  I never in a report heard he was shot with a pistol.  The only report I heard on the weapon said it was an "assault rifle" and showed a submachinegun.  Given the presses' accuracy on items like this if could have been a pistol.

How he only hit once and had a chance hit with the ricochet showed Sammis was under duress.  It is hard to miss by feet at the distance the engagement went down.

Still I will stand by my wildly unpopular observation that the other officer didn't shoot and there are many times officers have the right to shoot and don't.  I think this may have been one of them.  But, I cannot condemn Sammis, I wasn't there.  

However, he is FAR from a hero in this event as some have implied.  I believe he was probably legally justified but the shooting OBVIOUSLY was not necessary.  It was prompted by a 12 y/o boy behaving as an idiot and it cost him his life and others like Sammis their peace of mind.  Watching someone blow bloody foam out of their mouth is not pleasant and watching a 12 y/o with a toy gun has to be devastating to Sammis.

Sammis is a public figure and his chances of recovering even with the obvious baseless allegations by Bailey are almost nil.  Hopefully he will get that bum's legal privileges pulled though.

It is an all aroung horrible tragedy and the only people who are profitting are Thaddeus Matthews and Javier Bailey.  Pitiful.
January 11, 2008 3:50 PM
 

Bartlettman said:

Fair comments.  Hero, maybe not, justified yes, wrong for shooting no, right for shooting, in hindsight (always 20/20) no.  I would have fired if I feared for my life. So would almost anyone.
January 11, 2008 4:45 PM
 

INTERESTING FACTS on Bailey said:

Javier Michael Bailey told the press on 1-10-2008, “Most of my disciplinary problems came in the early ’90s.”

THIS IS ANOTHER BAILEY LIE. I am starting to wonder if he would know the truth if it slapped hi upside his fat head.

In November of 2007, Bailey was publicly censured by the board for violating the rules of professional conduct. (A “DISCIPLINARY PROBLEM”)

In June of 2004, he was placed on a four year and eleven month probation. (A “DISCIPLINARY PROBLEM”)

2004 AND 2007 ARE NOT THE “EARLY 90’s” Jay….get your head out of your *** so you can breathe.

FURTHERMORE, this attorney was licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee in the year 1990. His FIRST “DISCIPLINARY PROBLEM” came in 1992…..just 2 years into his practicing of law. He was PUBLICALLY CENSURED for his failure to be a professional attorney.

Then a whole 3 years pass, and in June 1995, this fine, outstanding attorney finds himself being SUSPENDED for three (3) years, with all time suspended and Bailey being on probation, except for
sixty (60) days of actual suspension, upon his compliance with certain conditions. He submitted a conditional guilty plea in exchange for the stated form of discipline. The suspension specified that he shall enter a treatment center for DRUG ADDICTION AND/OR PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS and comply with whatever treatment and aftercare are recommended. THE BOARD DETERMINED AND HE AGREED THAT HE HAS PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS.

IT GETS BETTER FOLKS!!!

ONLY 3 months pass when in September 2005, he FAILED TO FOLLOW THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT HE AGREED TO. So, his probation is revoked and he is SUSPENDED FOR THREE YEARS.

So, from September 1995 until June 2001, this attorney COULD NOT PRACTICE LAW.

In June 2001, his privilege to practice law was reinstated. Unfortunately, a GOOD THING don’t last long with Javier. Sometime in between June 2001 and January 2004, he screwed up again!

He was suspended for 1 month and placed on probation for 4 years and 11 months. THIS IS THE PROBATION THAT HE IS STILL ON AS WE SPEAK (until the year 2009). But since he has been on this probation, he had ANOTHER Public Censure (Novemebr 2007).

AND NOW, HE HAS YET ANOTHER ETHICS COMPLAINT FILED ON HIS ***. THIS COMPLAINT BY FAR HAS SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS THAT I HAVE NO DOUBT IN MY MIND CAN AND WILL BE PROVEN!

IN OTHER WORDS, Javier Michael Bailey WILL BE LOSING HIS TENNESSEE LAWYERS LICENSE!!!!!

PLEASE VISIT THIS LINK FOR THE PROOF OF EVERY SINGLE THING THAT I SAID:
http://www.tbpr.org/Consumers/AttorneySearch/AttorneyDetails.aspx?BPR=014186
January 11, 2008 5:17 PM
 

!!! said:

Prejudices are what fools use for reason

January 11, 2008 5:27 PM
 

Another said:

Now, there were some critics saying "What can a 12 year old do to a grown man?"
BESIDES looking at the Jonesboro School Shooting and the 12 year old leading Nashville TN Police on a high speed vehicle pursuit, CHECK THIS OUT.

12 year old BUSTED for DUI.

http://www.wrecradio.com/cc-common/news/videos/player.html?loc=4&pimg=/cc-common/news/videos/listimages/trooper_GI22.jpg&count=1
January 11, 2008 5:38 PM
 

russell said:

"Interesting facts on Bailey" I read some of it and without a doubt shows his incompetance and self righteous "reasoning". I doubt the young man was even in the ground before this idiot filed the lawsuit and started slinging racist accusations and making false statements.If there is any "justice" that can come from this it would be for officer Sammis to receive monetary settlements from lawyer Bailey,that racist Judge Hill and those 2 bigots on the WM city council Lorraine and Marco,and that also means anyone else(police chief,mayor etc.) that the bogus lawsuit was filed against. RIP Deaunta and hopefully this story now.
January 12, 2008 8:59 AM
 

Hey russell said:

I agree wholeheartedly, but seeing as how Sammis, Paudert, Evans, and even the mayor have an enormous amount of honor, I don't believe that any of them would bring suit against Debra Farrow. Even though she would be a prime candidate for what she has started, they still hold a certain degree of sympathy. The attorney, unfortunately, has some immunity from suits because of his position. Why do you think he is conducting himself in this manner. The same applies to Victor Hill. The city council members, on the other hand, have some serious issues coming their way. Sammis and Evan both are "prepping" to take them on, and it doesn't look real good for them at this point. You talk to any attorney with sense, and they will say that the city will not be able to defend a suit from these guys. Hopefully they will break the city and then the citizens will realize that Marco, Lorraine, and James Pullium have cost the tax payers MILLIONS because of their agendas. I'm sure they don't care about that. BUT wait until those suits go after them in their "individual capacities" and takes their houses, pensions, and other property from them and forces them to rent an apartment in the projects. Have fun guys, you both deserve it.
January 12, 2008 3:28 PM
 

Gospel according to Bailey said:

Well, I have this damn report. I have heard both arguments from Sammis and Bailey. This is what I have concluded in my humble opinion of course. With no racial overtones, without prejudice, read and conclude on your own.


Bailey:  Deaunta and Unseld walking from the convenience store.
FACT: Nance gave a statement on video that they were walking from Deaunta's house.

Bailey:  Deaunta had a chips and a Coke in his hand when he was shot.
FACT: Nance gave a statement that Deuanta had a toy gun in his hand and was raising it when he heard a shot.

Bailey: Deaunta never had a toy gun. (Of course that story changed at least 3 more times)
FACT: Again, Nance's statment shows that he did have that toy gun.

Bailey: Sammis and Evans targeted Deaunta and Unseld because they are black.
FACT: Nance is still alive. Ever wonder why if they were "targeting" black people?

Bailey: Unseld Nance was handcuffed and taken to the police station where numerous armed and intimidating officers in uniforms interrogated (not interviewed) him without a parent.
FACT: Again, as seen on the video, Unseld was sitting next to his father and was INTERVIEWED (there is a difference folks) by an unarmed State officers in plain clothes.

Bailey: Unseld Nance was "coached" in his statement to the State Police.
FACT: Again, the State officer could be heard asking Unseld to tell him what happened that night. Unseld Nance took over and gave a statement without the slightest bit of coaching.
(If you want a definition as to what "coaching a statement" is, refer to Javier Bailey's interview with Unseld Nance that is also on video.)

Bailey: Deaunta was shot in the leg first and he has the statement from Sammis and the medical examiner's report that says so.
FACT: Sammis or the medical examiner never gave, issued, or wrote a statement to that affect. As a matter of fact, Sammis' statement CLEARLY says that he shot him in the chest first, and the Medical Examiner's report shows the shot to the leg as a ricochet from the ground.

Bailey: I personally recovered the bag of chips and a coke that Deaunta had the night he was shot. This evidence was left behind by the State Police and the FBI.
FACT: Although he may have recovered a Coke Bottle and a bag of chips from SOMEWHERE, it wasn't from the crime scene as you can plainly see in the crime scene photos. Every possible angle and distance was covered in those photos, and it just so happens where Bailey says he recovered them is covered in the pics. Anyone want to guess what WASN'T THERE?

Bailey: My eyewitnesses will prove to everybody that Sammis and Evans are lying.
FACT: All 16 of his "eyewitnesses" that were interviewed couldn't get their lies straight and even get on the same page as to what they were going to say. But don't take my word for it, read the report and their statements. There are MAJOR inconsistencies in everyone of their statements from how many shots were fired, what type of clothing the officers were wearing, the type of weapons they carried and fired, and the lighting conditions that night.

Bailey: Sammis was fired from another department for Excessive Force.
FACT: Again, not true and can be proven by his personnel record.

Bailey: Sammis has numerous complaints in his record from the African American community regarding excessive force.
FACT: Again, neither his personnel or any internal affairs record has ANY excessive force complaints against Sammis.

Bailey: His disciplinary problems were in the early 90's.
FACT: His probation, which he is still on, is from 2003, in 2005 he FAILED TO FOLLOW THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT HE AGREED TO. So, his probation is revoked and he is SUSPENDED FOR THREE YEARS. September 1995 - June 2001, he could not practice. In June 2001, his privilege to practice law was reinstated. HOWEVER, sometime in between June 2001 and January 2004, he receives yet another disciplinary violation and gets suspended for 1 month and placed on probation for 4 years and 11 months. He is still on this probation (until the year 2009). Then, while still being on this probation, he receives yet ANOTHER public censure in November of 2007.

Bailey: I got permission from a Judge to work with the Farrow family in Arkansas.
FACT: He was the attorney for Myron Bass, Aramis Parker, and Michael Jiles and entered motions either in West Memphis District or Crittenden County Circuit Courts for these individuals without being licensed to practice in Arkansas. There is no motion to appear Pro Hac Vice for these individuals which, if granted by a judge, would have allowed Bailey to LEGALLY practice in Arkansas. Although he may have gotten a judge (more than likely, Victor Hill) to allow him to represent Farrow, he illegally practiced law representing these 3 defendants. (According to Sammis, there may be more uncovered)

Bailey: I've never interviewed Unseld Nance.
FACT: Although it may have been his brother interviewing, his so called "team" was involved with his knowledge of it. AND THEN, NO MORE THAN 10 MINUTES LATER, IN THE SAME INTERVIEW WITH ABC 24, HE GETS CAUGHT IN HIS LIE AND SAYS "I interviewed Unseld Nance because I had to. It would be malpractice not to."

Now I ask everybody, how can you expect a jury to believe this clown?
How can Debra Farrow expect to gain anything other than his bill?
How can the State of Tennessee allow this guy to continue practicing with this record? Hopefully the letter of complaint will bring this guy to his knees and do us all a favor.

January 12, 2008 5:15 PM
 

Heres some more Bailey gospel said:

Bailey: Shannon Street was a racist move to assassinate 7 black males.
Bailey: The Memphis PD and the FBI covered the investigation up.
Bailey: Lindbergh Sanders was a good caring man not capable of hurting anyone.
Bailey: There was no cult in that house.


Can you say pathetic? No wonder he fits in so well with Al Sharpton's group.
January 12, 2008 7:51 PM
 

hatemonger said:

burn all the gorillas
January 13, 2008 10:08 AM
 

Trent D. said:

I think this lawyer has went way beyond his bounds as ethics are concerned. And it sounds as if he has challenged the wrong guy and is going to pay for it. This cop sounds like he is pretty intelligent from reading his letter of resignation and this complaint he filed. Everything I have seen from the attorney seems to be crap.
January 13, 2008 1:32 PM
 

Shadow said:

I personally think that all you raciest motherfuckers on this blog are cold-blooded murderers like Sammis. You all must be related to him and close friends of his or maybe he has threathen to kill your assess.
January 13, 2008 9:22 PM
 

FOR shadow said:

No shadow, some of us don't know sammis. But we do smell bulls**t when it is thrown at us. Much like your post, the stench is so overwhelming, it makes us gag.

So, I guess you want people to think that sammis threatened us into posting supportive messages on this website. By the count of this posting that would be 96 people. I didn't know he has the power of Tony Soprano. That's quite interesting to say the least.

Although I would agree that some are probably friends or associates of his but not all of them. With that being said, are we suppose to believe he threatened them into posting on here as well?

Go back to burglarizing, robbing, smoking crack, and collecting welfare you monkey.
January 13, 2008 9:42 PM
 

Light said:

I personally think that Shadow is one of the pedophiles that Lorraine Robinson supports or is somehow related to Marco McClendon.
January 13, 2008 9:44 PM
 

hey Light said:

He might be related to Thaddeus Matthews...He's equally ignorant.
January 13, 2008 9:58 PM
 

mnshadow53 said:

Nice language Shadow....do you kiss your mother with that mouth?
January 14, 2008 8:14 AM
 

Bartlettman said:

Shadow.....

come on now I am not "raciest"  I have never raced or been in a race car. I have gone to see racy movies, and I guess the raciest ones were best. Some of them dealt with incest, guys with moms and all, but they were not real, just movies.

Love to meet you, alone at night, in a bad neighborhood.  Maybe I can loan you a toy gun, or a bag of chips.
January 14, 2008 10:04 AM
 

Nutbushman said:

Hey Bartlettman,

Since you are the "raciest" did you happen to be on the latest Girls Gone Wild video. They are claiming to have the "raciest" video out there, and I thought that since you are "raciest"...well you know.   LOL

These idiots try to act intelligent and educated and are the laughing stock of the community. They can't even form complete sentences or utilize correct spelling.

AND THEY WONDER WHY THEY ARE TREATED LIKE THEY ARE.

News flash folks:  It's because time after time, they have proven that they can't handle the burden of RESPONSIBLE conduct and professionalism, without interjecting racial hatred into the matter. When they get a position of authority, they can't handle the responsibility and they blow it. (Victor Hill, Javier Bailey, ALL of the Ford Family, Hook Sr. and Hooks Jr., Sharpton, Jackson, Robinson, McClendon, Pullium, Carter, etc.) The list is never ending. It is a plague of too much power for people that can't handle it.

STAND UP NOW!
January 14, 2008 12:58 PM
 

Bartlettman said:

I am glad to see you caught my joke.    I have never been on a GGW tape..(dang)

A pig is a pig, even if in a $500 suit.

Power corrupts.  Only a person of the strongest values can hope to be un-corrupted.
You list includes no one with values.  

Thats why Memp-fo be Mem-fo.
January 14, 2008 1:47 PM
 

Bartlettman said:

Black Hero's of mine

Bill Cosby
Joe Clark
Morgan Freeman


January 14, 2008 1:48 PM
 

AmandaMommyof1 said:

Bartlettman.

i loved that post about you being a "raciest". You cracked me up. Thanks...    : )
January 14, 2008 2:08 PM
 

Bartlettman said:

Welcome

now quit being racy Manda.....
January 14, 2008 2:17 PM
 

Bartlettman said:

ahhh good porn...that was so long ago.....
January 14, 2008 2:19 PM
 

russell said:

In this blog if you comment and defend the officer your a racist or a bigot regardless,according to "them" and by "them" I mean the same that support that wonderful lawyer Bailey,that Supreme Court potential nominee Judge Hill, or those rational and forever open minded council members Lorraine or Marco.After all look at whose really behind this, Rev"Big Money" AL and his happy band of harmonious,esteemed and well respected well wishers,excuse me while I barf!!
January 14, 2008 2:44 PM
 

Bartlettman said:

choke it back russ, be a man, you can do it, don't spew.......no chunks .........................................................................

Proud of you man!
January 14, 2008 2:53 PM
 

HE HE said:

This isn't s**t.....Check out Channel 3's blog The Rant on the Sammis/Bailey war.

FUNNY how Javier has lost all support he had 6 months ago. Sammis unleashed a "surgical strike" against him which left good ole Javier "unprepared" and what did it do?  

Answer: It showed EVERYBODY the true character of Javier and company and got him caught up in lies that he was too damn stupid to catch. Sammis gained so much ground with this, Bailey isn't going to recover. Sammis exposed him good.

At last count...Sammis 5    Bailey 0

January 14, 2008 3:03 PM
 

OH REALLY said:

And a 12 year old isn't capable of carrying a gun or harming someone with it huh?



Third Grader Takes Unloaded Gun to School
Contributor: Adrienne Phillips
Email: aphillips@myeyewitnessnews.com
Last Update: 5:14 pm  

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- A 9-year-old Chattanooga boy has been charged after he allegedly took an unloaded gun to school and showed it to several of his classmates.

Police said one of the boy's classmates at East Brainerd Elementary School told a teacher about the gun and the boy handed it over without incident Monday morning.

A police statement said the handgun belonged to a relative. The boy's mother said she checks his backpack every morning to make sure he has his books and the gun was not in there when she checked Monday.

Administrators said the boy has no history of discipline problems. He was taken to a juvenile detention center to be charged with unlawful possession of a weapon.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

January 14, 2008 9:07 PM
 

Bartlettman said:

The boy's mother said she checks his backpack every morning to make sure he has his books and the gun was not in there when she checked Monday.

Now I wonder where she will go with this.....Will she say it was planted? Will she blame Sammis?

Anyone want to take bets?
January 15, 2008 8:40 AM
 

Yep said:

If her name is Farrow or Bailey, she will blame sammis.
January 15, 2008 9:43 AM
 

Bartlettman said:

Memphis' 9th homicide of the year is a man who was killed during an argument with his girlfriend, according to Memphis Police.


15 days, 9 murders, on pace for 219 murders this year.  How many last year?? Boy we are one safe city!  Way to go Willie!

January 15, 2008 9:56 AM
 

Interesting said:

Check this story out...looks like Sammis CAN file suit against Javier Bailey after all...LOL


Man is sued for representing himself as an attorney:


Associated Press - January 15, 2008 5:45 PM ET

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state Attorney General's office is suing a man it says ripped off immigrants by posing as an attorney.

According to a news release from the Division of Consumer Affairs, Christopher Mountry told several Laotian immigrants in La Vergne he could help them with immigration problems, divorce, disability issues or other legal problems.

The suit alleges Mountry told them he could get them Social Security cards, green cards, work permits and driver's licenses.

According to the suit, Mountry took money from clients but did not help them.

The office is still trying to determine how many people might have paid Mountry for legal services.

Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
January 15, 2008 4:55 PM
 

Keven381 said:

I'm proud of you, Erik Sammis.  Thank you for having the courage to speak up for what is right
January 16, 2008 12:27 PM
 

HEY BARTLETTMAN said:

Man, would you PLEASE go back to the other blog and shut TJ up. He is actually ASKING for you personally.

We have now figured out that his initials stand for Turd Jam. He needs a royal flushing bro.
January 17, 2008 12:50 PM
 

Bartlettman said:

will do
January 17, 2008 9:26 PM
 

??? said:

Looks like that Arkansas complaint is going to nab ole Javier's *** to the stone. "Sources" say that they are coordinating their efforts with Tennessee to suspend good ole Javier's license yet again. Looks like Victor is on the chopping block as well. Can you say "lost cause"?
January 17, 2008 10:13 PM
 

Father said:

Just a prediction here.  When the Arkansas Supreme Court strikes down Victor Hill, they will scream racism. When Javier Bailey loses his license, they will scream racism. When Sammis beats Javier Bailey in the civil trial, they will scream racism. When Victor Hill is removed from the bench, they will scream racism. When Sammis ends up winning his lawsuit against the black city council members, they will scream racism. When Evans ends up winning his lawsuit against the black city council members, they will scream racism. When the next police related shooting occurs in West Memphis involving a black citizen, they will scream racism. Why should we believe anything to the contrary? They have screamed racism along every other step of the way.

When Javier Bailey got caught lying about his disciplinary record, the official autopsy report, and Sammis' statement, he couldn't even address the questions posed to him by reporters. His position changed from it being "fact" to it being "open to interpretation". He got caught with his mouth open, and now Sgt. Sammis has called him on it. Mighty funny how Bailey stumbled in his interviews when cornered.
So, how in the world are we to believe that he retrieved a bag of chips and a Coke from the scene that HE SAYS Deaunta Farrow was carrying?
How in the world are we to believe Debra Farrow after she got caught lying to the media about Deaunta "never" having any toy guns and "that I will swear to." when she told investigators in her statement that he had numerous toy guns AND EVEN POINTED ONE OUT TO THEM?
How are we to believe Unseld Nance Jr., when he gave a statement an hour and a half after the incident that corroborated both Sammis and Evans accounts of what happened AND THAT FARROW HAD A TOY GUN AND RAISED IT AFTER BEING TOLD TO DROP IT AND GET ON THE GROUND, and then a mere 3 days later, in the presence of all his "homies", says that he had a chips and Coke?
How are we to believe Javier Bailey when he stated that poor Unseld Nance Jr. was taken to the station, "shackeled in handcuffs. and forced to give a statement around a bunch of armed officers" when you can plainly see in the video that there was only one investigator who wasn't even armed or in a uniform?

Now, I can assume someone will get on here and ask how are we supposed to believe Sammis or Evans, so I will respond now.
Their accounts are the only accounts that haven't changed. I believe Javier and company's accounts have changed at least 5 times that I can count.

This isn't rocket science folks.

January 17, 2008 10:57 PM
 

russell said:

That about sums it up father,thank you.The only other problem might be that the mayor and police chief have to hire their own attorneys to defend themselves against the bogus lawsuit and thats why,in this case,more should be done to that bogus lawyer and racist judge.Unfortunely this tragic incident cannot bring the young man back and all this bogus bs/lies/racism accusations/national exposure/and false statements cannot protect all the honest,trustworthy and respected leaders of this community.
January 18, 2008 8:13 AM
 

Go Figure said:

I don't think it's all javier's fault.I believe if someone either at his home,school,or church had taught him to brush his teeth after he eats ***,others wouldn't find him so offensive.
January 19, 2008 3:29 PM
 

Go Figure said:

I'm sorry for making the go figure comment ,please fogive me ,thanks
January 19, 2008 5:56 PM
 

Uncle Anthony said:

A mother fights for her dead child and is called a money hungry (N) by most of you.
Sammis fights for is name sake and is call a hero.
A 12 year old child loses his life and is called a stupid thug by ADULT MEN AND WOMEN. As hard and sad as this is to say but I'm glad that Deaunta young but full life is in GODs hand because the to read this blog makes me shiver. Love you ta ta and good luck sammis and all. I for give you...
January 20, 2008 5:48 PM
 

Unkle Cracker said:

A mother can certainly fight for her dead child, but not with throwing out lies and deception WHICH SHE HAS BEEN CAUGHT RED HANDED IN DOING.

Don't know if she is money hungry or not, but her attorney and the No Good Network, otherwise known as the NAN certainly are out for money.

Sammis has shown repeatedly that he can overcome these obstacles thrown at thim by these no good bastards and will not have to do too much more to prove to everyone that he is indeed a hero. He would agree with you that taking a life shouldn't be considered for "hero" status, but exposing people like Jay Bailey, the National Action Network, and Victor Hill are worthy of that status, so to Mr. Sammis....our hats are off to you sir.

And to Mrs. Farrow...my condolences for your loss, but life moves forward through the ugliest of times. It's what you make OF YOURSELF, that will define your character. Something that I think you have lost in the fray in dealing with Bailey and Sharpton. You are not doing yourself any good by going on the Thaddeus Matthew show either. He is exploiting you for ratings, as Bailey and the NAN are for $$$.
January 20, 2008 6:43 PM
 

Glorious Day said:

Powersweepers shut down the blog of Thaddeus Matthews!

About time that misfit was muzzled.
January 20, 2008 8:40 PM
 

bubbah said:

Sammis must fight. Lies are lies. Alton Maddox, C. Vernon Mason, now Javier Baily.
All people who have been disbarred after working with and concerning their work with Al Sharpton, NAN, and Jesse Jackson.
Read the book, "Shakedown". Know the truth.
People so stupid they try to force a square peg into a round hole over and over and over with the same failure result.

January 21, 2008 10:06 AM
 

Scotch/english/irish/indian american said:

Lets hope that the trend continues bubbah,about lawyer Bailey and if there is also justice in the courtroom maybe they will remove that "judge" he-haw Hill.His antics only overshadow Javiers in this case,racism and false accusations from a sitting judge,what a joke!
January 21, 2008 2:16 PM
 

Armenian/Hungarian/Slavic/American said:

Sammis is gonna get Bailey when its all said and done. Since this first came out, he has even MORE dirt on Bailey and company. Maybe Bailey will put his foot in his mouth yet again and Sammis will let him have another dose of his own medicine.

What are they gonna come up with when the Ark. Supreme Court rules against Victor Hill? I'm sure it will revolve around how racist everyone in the State of Arkansas is. Let's see

The WMPD- Racists who covered everything up.
The ASP- Racists who covered everything up.
The FBI- Racists who covered everything up.
The DOJ- Racists who covered everything up.
2 independant State Prosecutors- Racists who covered everything up.

I am going out on a limb here and saying that the Arkansas Supreme Court will be added to that list.
January 23, 2008 9:15 PM
 

WhiteBread said:

The blacks have proven in this matter that they cant be just as racist as the KKK.
January 23, 2008 10:08 PM
 

Uncle Anthony said:

Just an update.
On Thursday in Little Rock the Arkansas Supreme Court stated "Victor Hill has every right to convey a Grand Jury in this case or in any case". So in response to that Foster said "The case is still open and we just received new information on the case last week". Not tring to fuel the flames just want everyone to get information first hand before the media gets hold to it and report what parts they want.
January 26, 2008 8:06 AM
 

Anthony is WRONG said:

That just happens to be NOT what they said you idiot. I was there!
January 27, 2008 11:02 PM
 

Thaddeus Matthew's Momma said:

<b>Thaddeus Matthews says he's trying to "challenge the powers that be." Is anybody listening?</b>

I’m the one and only … THADDEUS AUGUSTUS MATTHEWS - RNI #  67712

<b>Lawsuit Filed:  08/13/2007</b>
Status - Pending
Rent A Center vs. Thaddeus Matthews

<b>Lawsuit Filed:  06/18/2007</b>
Status - Pending
Federal National Mortgage Association vs. Thaddeus Matthews

<b>Lawsuit Filed:  01/19/2007</b>
Status – Wage Garnishment
Two Men and A Truck vs. Thaddeus Matthews

<b>Lawsuit Filed:  12/12/2006</b>
Status - Pending
Annita Hamilton vs. Thaddeus Matthews

<b>Arrested:  12/04/2006</b>
Driving while license suspended/revoked
Violation of the seat belt law
Violation of the financial law

<b>Lawsuit Filed:  10/06/2006</b>
Status - Pending
Fred Brown vs. Thaddeus Matthews

<b>Lawsuit Filed:  08/09/2006</b>
Status - Pending
Morgan Fields vs. Thaddeus Matthews

<b>Arrested:  07/03/2006</b>
Driving while license suspended/revoked
Disregarded a red light

<b>Arrested:  03/06/2006</b>
Illegal posting of advertising/signs

<b>Lawsuit Filed:  01/23/2006</b>
Status – Forcible Entry & Detainer/Eviction
Makowsky Ringel vs. Thaddeus Matthews

<b>Lawsuit Filed:  11/09/2005</b>
Status – Pending
Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Thaddeus Matthews

<b>Arrested:  09/09/2005</b>
Violation of vehicle registration law
Driving while license suspended/revoked

<b>Lawsuit Filed:  08/16/2005</b>
Status – Pending
Tom Bell Leasing, Inc. vs. Thaddeus Matthews

<b>Lawsuit Filed:  11/17/2004</b>
Status – Dismissed for Lack of Evidence
Thaddeus Matthews vs. WMQM Inc.

<b>Lawsuit Filed:  10/22/2004</b>
Status – Judgment for Lennell Terrell, Plaintiff
Lennell Terrell vs. Thaddeus Matthews

<b>Arrested:  03/15/2004</b>
Unlicensed unvaccinated dog

<b>Arrested:  03/03/2004</b>
Aggravated assault
Domestic assault – threaten bodily harm

<b>Lawsuit Filed:  08/13/2003</b>
Status - Forcible Entry & Detainer/Eviction
Reed & Associates of Tennessee vs. Thaddeus Matthews

<b>Lawsuit Filed:  07/29/2003</b>
Status – Judgment for Brandel Johnston, Defendant
Thaddeus Matthews vs. Brandel Johnston

<b>Lawsuit Filed:  07/29/2003</b>
Status – Judgment for Zeolia Yancey, Plaintiff – Levy Placed
Zeolia Yancey vs. Thaddeus Matthews

<b>Arrested:  01/02/1998</b>
Unlawful possession of weapon – public place
Criminal impersonation
Convicted felon in possession of a handgun

<b>Arrested:  08/24/1996</b>
Assault

<b>Arrested:  02/10/1993</b>
Writ of scire facias

<b>Arrested:  01/07/1992</b>
Patronizing prostitution

<b>Arrested:  05/17/1985</b>
Threats for extortion

<b>Arrested:  10/16/1978</b>
Assault and Battery



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