Feds seize Indymedia servers [more info]

1 posted on 10/08/2004 5:15:45 PM PDT by Mike Fieschko

To: Mike Fieschko

Wasn't Indymedia the one who posted the names, addresses and phone numbers of all the delegates to the RNC with specific threats and ideas of mayhem?

2 posted on 10/08/2004 5:18:54 PM PDT by OpusatFR (Let me repeat this: the web means never having to swill leftist garbage again. Got it?)

To: Mike Fieschko

Check out Cryptome for the photos of the undercover cops in question.

Cryptome never gives a rats ass about anybody's lives or career, except maybe Clintons.

3 posted on 10/08/2004 5:19:38 PM PDT by DainBramage

Wasn't Indymedia the one who posted the names, addresses and phone numbers of all the delegates to the RNC with specific threats and ideas of mayhem?

I know they posted some info re: RNC delegates. Don't know what personal details.

4 posted on 10/08/2004 5:22:32 PM PDT by Mike Fieschko ("Daddy, are there bad men on your planes?")

To: Mike Fieschko

They need to shut down that whole communist cespool. This will just give them more fuel for their eternal fire though, and probably increase their popularity.

5 posted on 10/08/2004 5:23:35 PM PDT by vpintheak (Our Liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain!)

Rackspace Statement Regarding Indymedia
By Annalie Drusch
Director, Corporate Communications
Rackspace Managed Hosting

Friday 08 October 2004

In the present matter regarding Indymedia, Rackspace Managed Hosting, a U.S. based company with offices in London, is acting in compliance with a court order pursuant to a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT), which establishes procedures for countries to assist each other in investigations such as international terrorism, kidnapping and money laundering. Rackspace responded to a Commissioner's subpoena, duly issued under Title 28, United States Code, Section 1782 in an investigation that did not arise in the United States. Rackspace is acting as a good corporate citizen and is cooperating with international law enforcement authorities. The court prohibits Rackspace from commenting further on this matter.

From http://www.truthout.org/docs_04/100904W.shtml

Please note: the letter says such as international terrorism, kidnapping and money laundering, not that the investigation is into those offenses.

6 posted on 10/08/2004 5:26:36 PM PDT by Mike Fieschko ("Daddy, are there bad men on your planes?")

To: Mike Fieschko

7 posted on 10/08/2004 5:29:27 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (This Tagline for sale. (Presented by TagLines R US))

To: Mike Fieschko

Fascinating news. Indymedia has some very, very, VERY fascinating contacts. Worldwide. I'd never support seeing websites like these shut-down; but I do like knowing they are having to be RESPONSIBLE for some of the stuff they've been getting away with for many years; being held accountable. What's good for the goose is good for the gander.

8 posted on 10/08/2004 5:29:49 PM PDT by Alia

To: Mike Fieschko

Doesn't Rackspace host several Jihadi sites? It may be a coincidence that Indymedia data was seized along with the Jihadi material.

9 posted on 10/08/2004 5:30:29 PM PDT by FreedomCalls (It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.")

10 posted on 10/08/2004 5:31:02 PM PDT by Constitution Day

To: Mike Fieschko

Isn't GEORGE SOROS tied to this?

11 posted on 10/08/2004 5:32:13 PM PDT by Dan from Michigan ("Dead or alive, I got a .45 - and I never miss!!!" - AC/DC - Problem Child)

To: Mike Fieschko

"The FBI yesterday seized a pair of UK servers used by Indymedia, the ~~independent~~ SOCIALIST newsgathering collective,

12 posted on 10/08/2004 5:32:29 PM PDT by WildTurkey

13 posted on 10/08/2004 5:34:17 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude Adjustments Offered Here Free of Charge)

To: Dan from Michigan

14 posted on 10/08/2004 5:34:49 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude Adjustments Offered Here Free of Charge)

as a proud resident of Indianapolis and race fan I'm p*ssed that they have associated our fine nickname with this leftist trash

15 posted on 10/08/2004 5:37:24 PM PDT by nascarnation

To: Dan from Michigan

perhaps coincidental but could be related too:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1237820/posts
Terror Charges for British Computer Whiz
StarNewsOnline.com ^ | October 06. 2004 5:41PM | By MATT APUZZO

16 posted on 10/08/2004 5:37:29 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude Adjustments Offered Here Free of Charge)

To: Mike Fieschko

Indymedia CEO = George Soros

17 posted on 10/08/2004 5:38:49 PM PDT by ChadGore (Vote Bush. He's Earned It.)

To: Mike Fieschko

Such as may not mean it is, but knowing Indymedia, if it isn't it should be! Freepers in Fresno know how this group operates.

18 posted on 10/08/2004 5:47:00 PM PDT by ladyinred (The simple lie always conquers the more complex truth. (propaganda))

The AP picked this story up, with the bizarre headline

San Antonio web-hosting company gives servers to government

The "International Federation of Journalists" released this statement:

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the global organisation representing over 500,000 journalists worldwide, today called for an investigation into the action by police in Britain in co-operation with other agencies that led to the temporary closure of 21 of the more than 140 Indymedia web sites worldwide.

"We have witnessed an intolerable and intrusive international police operation against a network specialising in independent journalism," said Aidan White IFJ General Secretary. "The way this has been done smacks more of intimidation of legitimate journalistic inquiry than crime-busting."

The IFJ believes that the authorities may have abused their powers in carrying out the action, which is said to have been carried out at the request of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States.

Yesterday police seized two web server computers in London used by the Indymedia network. The servers were located on the premises of the Rackspace company, which is now not giving out any information.

Initial reports suggested FBI officers themselves had seized the servers. The seizure follows visits by the FBI to Indymedia personnel in the US inquiring about the publication on the French site Indymedia Nantes of photographs of Swiss undercover police photographing protestors. The photographs remain available on other websites.

Indymedia sites, which provide challenging and independent reporting, particularly of political and social justice issues, are open forums where any member of the public can publish their comments.

The IFJ believes the seizure may be linked to a September 30 court case in San Jose California, in which Indymedia San Francisco and two students at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania successfully opposed an application by Diebold Election Systems Inc to remove documents claiming to reveal flaws in the design of electronic voting machines which are due to be used widely in the forthcoming US Presidential election.

Although Indymedia UK was back in operation within hours, several of the other 20 sites affected remain silenced today.

"The seizing of computers and the high profile nature of this incident suggests that someone wanted to stifle these independent voices in journalism," said Aidan White. "We need a full investigation into why this action took place, who took part and who authorised it.”

I post this since there's some background on the raid and a little more info in the release.

19 posted on 10/08/2004 5:57:57 PM PDT by Mike Fieschko ("Daddy, are there bad men on your planes?")

To: Mike Fieschko

The IFJ believes the seizure may be linked to a September 30 court case in San Jose California, in which Indymedia San Francisco and two students at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania successfully opposed an application by Diebold Election Systems Inc to remove documents claiming to reveal flaws in the design of electronic voting machines which are due to be used widely in the forthcoming US Presidential election.

I can see where this is heading- another "stole the election" scare by the wacko left.

20 posted on 10/08/2004 6:18:20 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude Adjustments Offered Here Free of Charge)

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