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‘Sovereign citizens’ claiming waterfront homes in Woodway, Edmonds (WA)
KIRO 7 TV ^ | Nov 25, 2020 | KIRO 7 News Staff

Posted on 11/29/2020 10:30:11 AM PST by texas booster

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — A group of people is walking up to families’ front doors in Snohomish County, saying they are the rightful owners of waterfront homes.

The group has taken over homes in different parts of the country, claiming legal ownership of the land beneath it.

In one case, they told a homeowner she was being evicted.

Edmonds detectives say the group knocked on doors in the most upscale neighborhoods in Woodway and Edmonds, identifying themselves as Moorish Sovereign Citizens. They carry official-looking documents, say they own the property and announce they’re moving in.

“They have basically come to say that they’re from this particular group and they’re there to repossess the home and want the people to vacate the premises,” said Edmonds police Sgt. Josh McClure.

In every case, police were called, and the group cooperated when they were told they were trespassing and could be arrested.

(Excerpt) Read more at kiro7.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; US: Washington
KEYWORDS: moorish; sovereigncitizens
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The Southern Poverty Law Center identifies the Moorish Sovereign Citizens as an extremist group, saying members, “...believe their status as members of a sovereign nation imparts immunity from federal, state and local authorities.”

“Their group believes that they own all of the land between Alaska and Argentina and all the islands in between. Unfortunately, Edmonds falls between that land,” said McClure.

In Maryland, a member of the group moved into a 35,000-square-foot mansion with 12 bedrooms, which was for sale. CBS covered that story.

1 posted on 11/29/2020 10:30:11 AM PST by texas booster
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Police say the group hasn't committed a crime, but that it's visited the same house twice and they expect the takeover attempts to continue.

Hasn't committed a crime?! Attempted theft of property, forgery, and fraud are not crimes anymore?

Looks like the police are trying to find another agency with the budget to handle the paperwork.

2 posted on 11/29/2020 10:33:24 AM PST by texas booster (Join FreeRepublic's Folding@Home team (Team # 36120) Cure Alzheimer's!)
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Groups. This is the reason AR-15’s need regular sized magazines.


3 posted on 11/29/2020 10:33:34 AM PST by ConservativeInPA (The Republic is at a pivot point. Either you stand for freedom or die in slavery. )
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If they tried that here, I would laugh in their faces, tell them they were trespassing with 15 seconds to get off my land, and shut the door. If we had to open the door again, it would only be to ensure a clear line of sight.

They would not return.


4 posted on 11/29/2020 10:37:09 AM PST by TheWriterTX (Trust not in earthly princes....)
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Amen.


5 posted on 11/29/2020 10:38:02 AM PST by TheWriterTX (Trust not in earthly princes....)
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Moorish Sovereign Citizens


Moor is a 14th century name for muslims - are these slime balls muslims?


6 posted on 11/29/2020 10:41:28 AM PST by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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“Their group believes that they own all of the land between Alaska and Argentina and all the islands in between. “

Is this a another thread about the IRS?


7 posted on 11/29/2020 10:44:25 AM PST by HereInTheHeartland (Leave me alone, I have no incriminating evidence on the Clintons)
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A group of people is walking up to...

A group of reporters and editors are in need of a refresher course in grammar.

8 posted on 11/29/2020 10:45:18 AM PST by Michael.SF. (I believe you Tony B.)
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[[Hasn’t committed a crime?! Attempted theft of property, forgery, and fraud are not crimes anymore?]]

They are only crimes if hte person committing htem are republicans


9 posted on 11/29/2020 10:45:19 AM PST by Bob434
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Poorly written article, apparently none of the Washington Squatters were able to remain at the homes they invaded, and were removed by police.

Probably trial balloons to test Mob control of Law Enforcement policy and response. As soon as Police let them stay "temporarily, until a court ruling", they have won, and any home without an occupant physically inside will be Squatted.

10 posted on 11/29/2020 10:45:31 AM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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And BTW- aren’t we all sovereign citizens?


11 posted on 11/29/2020 10:46:33 AM PST by Bob434
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The claim of course is bogus, but even if you own the land, that does not mean you own the improvements made by the occupants.
12 posted on 11/29/2020 10:47:07 AM PST by Michael.SF. (I believe you Tony B.)
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“Their group believes that they own all of the land between Alaska and Argentina and all the islands in between. Unfortunately, Edmonds falls between that land,” said McClure.

So their claim is they "own" every square inch of land in all of North and South America? How is pestering homeowners to assert this absurd idea not menacing and disorderly conduct subject to immediate arrest?


13 posted on 11/29/2020 10:49:02 AM PST by Menehune56 ("Let them hate so long as they fear" (Oderint Dum Metuant), Lucius Accius (170 BC - 86 BC))
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Moor-ons. Liars, grifters and cheats. Has a familiar ring, doesn’t it? Lots of YouTube videos documenting their schemes and behaviors


14 posted on 11/29/2020 10:49:56 AM PST by Noumenon ("Only the dead have seen an end to war." - Plato)
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come and get it double barrels


15 posted on 11/29/2020 10:52:42 AM PST by ronnie raygun ( Massive mistakes are made by arrogant fools; massive evils are committed by evil people.")
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Moorish Lives Matter


16 posted on 11/29/2020 11:02:17 AM PST by kaehurowing
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Moorish Lives Matter


17 posted on 11/29/2020 11:02:17 AM PST by kaehurowing
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Moorish Lives Matter


18 posted on 11/29/2020 11:02:17 AM PST by kaehurowing
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These clowns are the same bunch you see with homemade license plates, claim they are “traveling” not “driving” and refuse to produce ID during a traffic stop. It never ends well for them.


19 posted on 11/29/2020 11:03:43 AM PST by dainbramaged (Windage and Elevation)
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I’d be pleased to give them a nice tiny plot they could move in to - it’s six feet deep.


20 posted on 11/29/2020 11:06:39 AM PST by GreyHoundSailor
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