[CV-0136] United States of America v. Mia Townsend

Otis Spuckler · Post by **Otis Spuckler** » Sat May 17, 2025 8:52 pm

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
v.
MIA TOWNSEND

CRIMINAL NO. 120525

I. OPENING STATEMENT

Your Honor,

In accordance with "U.S. Code Title II - Section (C) Subsection (2) Paragraph (A)", Mr. Lance Garnet and Mr. Jim McDonnell have been appointed as the federal prosecutors for this proceeding against Ms. Mia Townsend.

The United States Department of Justice, through the findings of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, brings this case before the Court to address the unlawful exercise of authority and the improper removal of a journalist from a public establishment. This case revolves around the protection of constitutional rights, specifically the First Amendment which protects the freedom of the press.

On April 2nd, 2025, Ms. Piper Lynch, a credentialed journalist, attended a mayoral campaign event in Las Venturas Headquarters of San Andreas Sheriff Department to cover the campaign event and ask questions from the candidate, Marisa Kirisame. Ms. Lynch's conduct throughout the event was not disruptive and was within the scope of her journalistic duties as a press member. After the event was interrupted by an assassination attempt, which tragically resulted in the candidate's death, the deputy candidate, Mr. Alexander Gianascoli, assumed control of the campaign event.
Ms. Lynch continued to ask questions relevant to the organization of a political event inside a law enforcement building. However, she was not provided with appropriate answers and was ultimately directed to leave the Las Venturas San Andreas Sheriff's Department headquarters by Sheriff Deputy Mia Townsend, hereinafter referred to as the Defendant. This directive, according to Ms. Piper Lynch's sworn testimony and camera recording, and Sheriff Deputy Mia Townsend's verbal confirmation during the interrogation, was issued by Mr. Gianascoli and carried out by Sheriff Deputy Mia Townsend, a law enforcement officer under the authority of the San Andreas Sheriff's Department.

Mia Townsend, without establishing a legal cause, used threats and coercive conduct to compel Ms. Lynch to exit a public and state owned building, from threatening Piper Lynch with criminal charges, to unnecessarily deploying a taser during Piper Lynch's compliance. At no point was Ms. Lynch under arrest, nor had she committed a crime to justify such treatment. The action taken against her indicates a deprivation of constitutional rights, as defined under "U.S. Code - Title IX - Section (B) Deprivation of rights under color of law - Subsection (1)" and "U.S. Code - Title V - Section (A) Bribery, corruption and abuse of power - Subsection (2)". Furthermore, the evidence suggests that this act was not independent as aforementioned, but instead carried out at the request of a deputy candidate who is a political figure, potentially qualifying it as conspiracy against civil rights under "U.S. Code - Title IX - Section (A) Conspiracy against civil rights - Subsection (1)".

While the Prosecution will proceed under the applicable federal statutes as aforementioned, additionally, we will pursue with parallel state laws of the state of San Andreas, which is "SA-PSC § II.1 for Corruption and misuse of public office" stacked with "SA-PSC § VIII.5. Expulsion of corrupted government officials" for the apparent misconduct of Sheriff Deputy Mia Townsend.

Your Honor, the Department of Justice has presented evidence supporting these claims, including witness testimony of Ms. Piper Lynch, video recordings from different angles, and the interrogation footage of Sheriff Deputy Mia Townsend. Our position is that this incident reflects a violation of the protections guaranteed to all U.S. citizens in the Bill of Rights under the Constitution, and this matter must be addressed accordingly. The Prosecution extends its sincere gratitude to this Court for its time, diligence, and consideration in thoroughly reviewing the facts and arguments presented in this matter.

II. CHARGES

[1x] U.S. Code Title V - Section (A) Bribery, corruption and abuse of power - Subsection (2)
[1x] U.S. Code Title IX - Section (A) Conspiracy against civil rights - Subsection (1)
[1x] U.S. Code Title IX - Section (B) Deprivation of rights under color of law - Subsection (1)
[1x] SA-PSC § II.1 - Corruption and misuse of public office*** [F], in conjunction with SA-PSC § VIII.5 - Expulsion of corrupted government officials

III. EVIDENCE

The following evidence has been documented and will be presented in support of the charges against Ms. Mia Townsend:

*Strictly disclosed to the Court, only.*

Exhibit A

• The moment of verbal confession is outlined below.

Interrogation

[21:40:40] * Mask_07375 activates the camera and adjusts its position to perfectly capture Mia's face.
[21:40:47] * The camera would recording audio and video from now onward. (Mask_07375)
[21:40:47] It is the 11th of May, 2025. Time is 21:40:47 CET or 19:55 in the game world.
[21:40:49] * Mask_07375 removes a mask from their head.
[21:41:11] Lance Garnet says: Today 11th of May, 2025 as of 21:41 CET, I, Agent Lance Garnet will be conducting an interrogation with
[21:41:35] Lance Garnet says: San Andreas Sheriff Department Lieutenant Mia Townsend, apprehended by an execution of arrest warrant.
[21:41:58] Lance Garnet says: I'm also accompanied with agent Paul Breslin in this interrogation.
[21:41:59] Lance Garnet says: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
[21:41:59] Lance Garnet says: You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you.
[21:41:59] Lance Garnet says: Do you understand these rights?
[21:42:04] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: I do.
[21:43:17] Lance Garnet says: Alright, Ms. Townsend, you are here because of the incident you had with Piper Lynch, SNN journalist.
[21:43:44] * Mia Townsend nods
[21:44:28] Lance Garnet says: On the 2nd of April, 2025, attending to mayoral campaign of candidate Kirisame.
[21:44:52] Lance Garnet says: According to your own bodycam footage, the CCTV footage, and Piper Lynch's camera footage.
[21:45:12] Lance Garnet says: You decided to escort Piper Lynch out of the SD HQ located at Las Venturas.
[21:45:16] Lance Garnet says: Is that correct?
[21:45:23] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Correct
[21:45:30] Lance Garnet says: Why did you do that?
[21:45:48] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Miss Kirisame has got shot by a terrorist attack so she had to leave
[21:46:06] Lance Garnet says: Who had to leave? This is a federal investigation be precise with your statements.
[21:46:11] Lance Garnet says: Be precise and truthful with your statements.
[21:47:31] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: And her asistant were being asked questions by Mr Lynch repeatedly, Mr Lynch were forcing..
[21:47:31] .. the asistant to asnwer the question by
[21:47:42] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: .Repeating a same question over and over again
[21:47:52] Lance Garnet says: How was she forcing?
[21:48:16] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Somehow keept asking the same question and telling the asistant to answer the question
[21:48:33] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: And the asistant didn't want to answer the question i guess
[21:48:40] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: that's what i think the reason was
[21:48:52] Lance Garnet says: Well she is a press member, she obviously has to ask until she gets the answer.
[21:49:01] Lance Garnet says: What kind of law is broken in here?
[21:49:14] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: So Ms.Kirisame's asistant whispered to me to get the news reporter out of the confenrece ..
[21:49:14] ..room
[21:49:26] Lance Garnet says: How many times did she ask the candidate? Did she disturb the campaign event? Did she disrupt the campaign..
[21:49:26] .. event?
[21:49:40] Lance Garnet says: Who's the assistant? I need a name.
[21:49:42] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: I guess the campagin were running short of time
[21:50:14] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Honestly i do not remember,many days have passed from that event
[21:50:43] Lance Garnet says: I will give you a name, and you confirm it, did Alexander Gianascoli order you to escort Piper Lynch out o..
[21:50:43] ..f the building?
[21:50:53] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: I guess so
[21:50:56] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Not sure
[21:50:57] Lance Garnet says: Is that a yes or no?
[21:51:00] Lance Garnet says: Alright.
[21:51:03] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: it rings a bell.
[21:51:13] Lance Garnet says: Is he your superior?
[21:51:52] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Well they were running the campaign to it's their own decision weather to keep people ins..
[21:51:52] ..ide the room or not
[21:52:16] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Govermental candidates
[21:52:24] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: since our job is to protect the VIPs..
[21:52:34] Lance Garnet says: Well apparently the Sheriff Department Headquarters is not owned by Alexander Gianascoli, its owned by the..
[21:52:34] .. state.
[21:52:44] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: So i've thought i had to do what he asks
[21:52:54] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Correct.
[21:53:06] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: But question still remains
[21:53:11] Lance Garnet says: Therefore his request was not appropriate or even lawful.
[21:53:18] Lance Garnet says: Do you think its lawful to suppress a journalist for asking a simple question, even repeatedly, while bein..
[21:53:18] ..g polite?
[21:53:54] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Well since it were the VIP... i had to ask the jurnalist to leave but i personaly belive ..
[21:53:54] ..it's unlawful
[21:54:22] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Where's the asistant?
[21:54:27] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: and why isn't he detained?
[21:54:28] Lance Garnet says: Your confession is on point but your reasoning of "VIP had me to do it" is not really justified.
[21:54:31] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: if that's unlawful
[21:54:35] Lance Garnet says: He will soon be detained.
[21:55:32] Lance Garnet says: He solicited you to commit a crime.
[21:55:53] Lance Garnet says: Have you read the U.S. constitutions?
[21:55:55] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: So in fact,
[21:56:05] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: There were more people than one jurnalist
[21:56:17] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: And the jurnalist Lynch did not give the time for others to ask questions
[21:56:40] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: There were more people that would want to ask a question from the candidate as well
[21:56:48] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: And the time were short and limited
[21:56:54] Lance Garnet says: Well she didn't commit a crime, it's the nature of a journalist to seek answers.
[21:56:56] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Since we've been attacked by militas
[21:57:34] Lance Garnet says: Tell me, are you aware of the U.S. constitutions? Have you read the bill of rights?
[21:57:46] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: According to the state law
[21:58:05] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: i demand a lawyer and i do not answer any questions until my lawyer arrives.
[21:58:22] Lance Garnet says: Alright, do you have a personal lawyer? Or should I call one from the state?
[21:58:39] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Call one i guess
[21:58:43] Lance Garnet says: Sure.
[22:00:57] Lance Garnet says: No one is answering, let me call government's line.
[22:01:01] You are calling service number 600.
[22:01:01] * Lance Garnet takes out their phone and dials a number.
[22:01:04] Government Secretary says (phone): Hello, this is the State Government's Office, what can we help you with?
[22:01:45] Lance Garnet says (phone): I'm Lance Garnet with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, we have a suspect here who demands a lawy
[22:01:45] Government Secretary says (phone): Okay, if a cabinet member is available you will receive a call.
[22:03:05] Lance Garnet says: Do you have a legal counsel in the Sheriff Department that can represent you?
[22:03:31] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Probably
[22:03:34] Lance Garnet says: Any names?
[22:03:37] Lance Garnet says: So I can call them.
[22:03:37] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: But how do i contact them?
[22:03:42] Lance Garnet says: I will do, worry not.
[22:03:52] Lance Garnet says: Just give me a name.
[22:04:15] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Not sure if he's an attroney still
[22:04:21] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Mr.grey
[22:04:46] Lance Garnet says: Franklin Grey?
[22:04:53] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Yes.
[22:04:54] Lance Garnet says: I have met him once, I guess.
[22:10:20] Lance Garnet says: Do you want Franklin Grey to represent you?
[22:10:26] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Yeah
[22:10:31] * Lance Garnet takes out their phone and dials a number.
[22:10:31] You are calling 555-999.
[22:10:34] * Lance Garnet records the phone call.
[22:10:35] 555999 has answered the phone.
[22:10:35] It is the 11th of May, 2025. Time is 22:10:35 CET or 21:55 in the game world.
[22:10:43] 555-999 says (phone): Yeah?
[22:10:47] You say (phone): Hello, I'm Lance Garnet with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
[22:10:59] 555-999 says (phone): How can I help you mister?
[22:11:01] You say (phone): Am I speaking to Mr. Franklin Grey?
[22:11:07] 555-999 says (phone): Indeed.
[22:11:40] You say (phone): Do you wish to represent Mia Townsend? She is currently being interrogated the Downtown field office of the FBI.
[22:11:47] 555-999 says (phone): I ll be there.
[22:11:56] You say (phone): She gave me your number, hence I called.
[22:12:03] You say (phone): Do you require a specific GPS?
[22:12:11] 555-999 says (phone): I am at the reception.
[22:12:19] You say (phone): Alright, I will be with you soon.
[22:12:24] You hung up.
[22:12:32] Lance Garnet says: Stay here madam.

============**LANCE GARNET COMES BACK WITH FRANKLIN GREY**=============

[22:14:16] Lance Garnet says: Have a seat.
[22:14:18] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Sure.
[22:14:22] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Greetings Mr.grey
[22:14:26] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: I ll have a quick talk with my client.
[22:14:29] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: If you don't mind.
[22:14:30] Lance Garnet says: Sure thing.
[22:15:54] * Lance Garnet leaves the room, granting Franklin and Mia some privacy.
[22:19:09] * Franklin Grey turns his head towards the glass signaling the agent they can continue.
[22:19:09] * Franklin Grey knocks the window.
[22:19:22] Lance Garnet says: Shall we proceed?
[22:19:32] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Sure.
[22:19:52] Lance Garnet says: Alright I will ask the question once again.
[22:20:22] Lance Garnet says: Ms. Townsend, are you aware of the U.S. Constitutions?
[22:20:33] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: She is.
[22:20:34] Lance Garnet says: Have you read the bill of rights
[22:20:53] Lance Garnet says: Have you read the bill of rights?
[22:21:15] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: i do.
[22:21:59] Lance Garnet says: Do you know anything about the first amendment of the bill of rights in the U.S. Constitutions?
[22:22:07] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Agent.
[22:22:32] Lance Garnet says: That doesn't seem like a proper answer to me.
[22:22:32] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: That candidate speech was held inside a police department's conference room.
[22:22:43] Lance Garnet says: Sir, my question should not remain unanswered.
[22:22:47] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: i do agent.
[22:23:07] Lance Garnet says: So you must know the importance of journalistic newsgathering.
[22:23:20] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Invoking the freedom of press here is a good idea.
[22:23:47] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: is SASD's LVHQ's speach room a public place?
[22:23:58] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: It's not.
[22:24:00] Lance Garnet says: It is a public building.
[22:24:03] Lance Garnet says: Its owned by the state.
[22:24:05] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Nah uh.
[22:24:08] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: not the building sir
[22:24:09] Lance Garnet says: It is not a private property.
[22:24:10] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: the room.
[22:24:16] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Sir.
[22:24:19] Lance Garnet says: We are talking about the building as a whole.
[22:24:33] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: So FBI's loby is a public place?
[22:24:37] Lance Garnet says: It is.
[22:24:48] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Is this area a public space?
[22:25:05] Lance Garnet says: We are going off tracks.
[22:25:08] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Nope.
[22:25:19] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: You said it's a governament owned place.
[22:25:24] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: And it's public.
[22:25:29] Lance Garnet says: It's owned by the Federal Government.
[22:25:33] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Doesn't matter.
[22:25:36] Lance Garnet says: The access is restricted to this level.
[22:25:41] Lance Garnet says: You are not here to question me.
[22:25:42] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: So it's a police department.
[22:25:52] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: It's a limited access.
[22:25:54] Lance Garnet says: You are distracting me from the course of the interrogation.
[22:26:08] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: I'm trying to figure out what you trying to say.
[22:26:23] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: You can't call a police department a fully public area.
[22:26:37] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: That conference room is a semi public area.
[22:26:45] Lance Garnet says: Mia Townsend complied to the order of Deputy Candidate Alexander Gianascoli to throw Piper Lynch out of th..
[22:26:45] ..e building.
[22:26:56] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Not throw..
[22:26:59] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Throw is a harsh word.
[22:27:00] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: but to ask her out
[22:27:09] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: i didn't even use any kind of force.
[22:27:19] Lance Garnet says: But you did threaten her with a taser.
[22:27:29] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Did i aim a taser?
[22:27:34] Lance Garnet says: You deployed it.
[22:27:41] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: I did not aim a taser.
[22:27:56] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Was Piper Lynch complying with Townsend's order to leave?
[22:28:01] Lance Garnet says: She did.
[22:28:08] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: And she left?
[22:28:10] Lance Garnet says: If not she would've been arrested by her.
[22:28:15] Lance Garnet says: She was suppressed.
[22:28:18] * Mia Townsend whispers something to Franklin Grey.
[22:28:21] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Su-what?
[22:28:43] Lance Garnet says: How come you are not aware of the transgression that has occured here?
[22:28:58] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: So being asked to leave is a form of aggresion?
[22:28:59] Lance Garnet says: Is Alexander Gianascoli a superior of Mia Townsend in the Sheriff Department of San Andreas?
[22:29:21] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Perhaps miss Lynch was being disruptive.
[22:29:36] * Mia Townsend whispers something to Franklin Grey.
[22:29:53] Lance Garnet says: Disruptive how? Journalistic privilege is well written in the first amendment.
[22:29:59] * Mia Townsend whispers something to Franklin Grey.
[22:30:13] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: You don't know what the word disruptive means?
[22:30:21] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Interfering with the speech, maybe.
[22:30:30] Lance Garnet says: How was she interfering?
[22:30:37] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: You tell me.
[22:30:43] Lance Garnet says: No sir you said she was being disruptive.
[22:30:47] Lance Garnet says: So you have to reason it.
[22:30:50] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: It was a question.
[22:31:05] Lance Garnet says: No sir, you stated it as a statement.
[22:31:07] Lance Garnet says: Not a question.
[22:31:24] Lance Garnet says: Are you trying to mislead the investigation?
[22:31:31] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: I said "perhaps miss Lynch was disruptive", you don't know what 'perhaps' means?
[22:31:43] Lance Garnet says: Still, not a question.
[22:31:48] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Holy God.
[22:31:49] Lance Garnet says: A statement of doubt.
[22:32:19] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Anyway. That area isn't a full public area so miss Lynch could've been asked to leave at..
[22:32:19] .. any moment.
[22:32:39] Lance Garnet says: Even worse, Mia Townsend complied to the order of a deputy candidate that holds no authority in the SASD.
[22:32:41] Lance Garnet says: Nor the property.
[22:32:42] * Mia Townsend whispers something to Franklin Grey.
[22:32:58] * Mia Townsend whispers something to Franklin Grey.
[22:33:05] Lance Garnet says: So Mia Townsend used her authority against Piper Lynch in favor of the deputy candidate, Alexander Gianasc..
[22:33:05] ..oli.
[22:33:12] * Mia Townsend whispers something to Franklin Grey.
[22:33:47] Lance Garnet says: However, I will prepare a confession letter for her to sign, this might grant her some commution in the co..
[22:33:47] ..urt of law.
[22:33:47] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Mia used her authority in favor of a candidate?
[22:33:59] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Do you hear what you are saying.
[22:34:02] * Lance Garnet prepares a confession letter and slides it forward to Mia Townsend.
[22:34:09] * Lance Garnet puts a pen on top of it.
[22:36:49] * Mia Townsend whispers something to Franklin Grey.
[22:36:49] * Mia Townsend whispers something to Franklin Grey.
[22:37:10] * Confession letter: (Lance Garnet)
[22:37:28] * I, [FULL NAME], confess to the charges of: (Lance Garnet)
[22:37:37] * Franklin Grey whispers something to Mia Townsend.
[22:37:44] * [1x] U.S. CODE TITLE V - (A) Bribery, corruption and abuse of power - SECTION (2) (Lance Garnet)
[22:37:48] * [1x] U.S. CODE TITLE IX - (A) Conspiracy against civil rights - SECTION (1) (Lance Garnet)
[22:37:50] * [1x] U.S. CODE TITLE IX- (B) Deprivation of rights under color of law - SECTION (1) (Lance Garnet)
[22:39:04] * committed on 2nd of April, 2025, at San Andreas Sheriff Department Headquarters of Las Venturas, San Andreas. (Lance Garnet)
[22:39:25] * Lance Garnet digs out a pair of keys.
[22:39:29] Lance Garnet says: Are you a left hand writer?
[22:39:31] * Mia Townsend starts reading the Letter
[22:39:35] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: She won't sign it.
[22:39:46] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: yeah i am,but i ain't gonna sign this..
[22:39:58] Lance Garnet says: Why not?
[22:40:01] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Curroption? i've never been curropted
[22:40:04] Lance Garnet says: You confessed to your unlawful act.
[22:40:11] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: i disagree to the charges
[22:40:16] Lance Garnet says: Madam, that's the title, I can read that section for you.
[22:40:23] Franklin Grey says [British accent]: Yeah, nah.
[22:40:23] Lance Garnet says: You abused your power.
[22:40:29] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: Nope
[22:40:45] Lance Garnet says: However you verbally confessed to your unlawful conduct.
[22:40:55] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: How so?
[22:41:17] Lance Garnet says: I will give you a minute to decide, as signing this confession might grant you a commutation.
[22:41:44] * Mia Townsend whispers something to Franklin Grey.
[22:41:45] * Lance Garnet awaits for Mia's response.
[22:41:47] * Franklin Grey whispers something to Mia Townsend.
[22:42:13] Lance Garnet says: You really want to challenge this in the court of law? Your conduct violates the constitutions.
[22:45:16] Lance Garnet says: Have you decided?
[22:47:25] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: nah i ain't signing this.
[22:47:39] Lance Garnet says: I wish you a very good luck in the court of law, Ms. Townsend.
[22:47:54] Mia Townsend says [Redneck accent]: okay.
[22:48:07] Lance Garnet says: Mr. Franklin Grey has been representating Ms. Mia Townsend in this interrogation.
[22:48:20] Lance Garnet says: I, agent Lance Garnet will be concluding this interrogation as of 22:48 CET.
[22:48:22] It is the 11th of May, 2025. Time is 22:48:22 CET or 00:26 in the game world.
[22:48:26] * Lance Garnet deactivates the camera.

Exhibit B:

• The moment of misconduct is outlined below.

CCTV footage of the speech room / Piper Lynch's camera footage

Piper Lynch wrote: ↑Sat May 03, 2025 6:33 pm
Dear Agent Garnet,

Following up on my prior testimony regarding the April 2nd incident at the SASD headquarters in Las Venturas, please find below the full video recording that captures the entire event. The footage directly pertains to the misconduct and abuse of authority by Mia Townsend during the mayoral candidate campaign event.

Video Attachment

[20:10:57] {25c463}[+] {FFFFFF}Marisa_Kirisame{FFFFFF} (43): imagine piper coming now and making news that candidate came before swat kek
[20:11:10] {FFFFFF}Piper_Lynch{FFFFFF} (53): stuck in traffic1
[20:11:13] {FFFFFF}Piper_Lynch{FFFFFF} (53): !!!
[20:11:33] You entered Las Venturas. Mayor: N/A.
[20:11:33] You are at a toll booth. Use "/toll" or press key CAPSLOCK to open the toll. The fee is $60.
[20:11:34] You paid $60 to pass through the toll.
[20:12:30] * Mask_38279 unbuckles their seatbelt.
[20:12:37] You arrived at your destination.
[20:13:04] Screenshot Taken - sa-mp-083.png
[20:13:13] You have activated the Camera app on your phone.
[20:13:49] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: i am marisa kirisame, and i will be one of the candidates that will go for ma..
[20:13:49] ..yorship of las ventarus
[20:13:51] Daniel Martinez (walkie-talkie): hi
[20:14:03] Daniel Martinez shouts [German accent]: Ventarus?!
[20:14:10] Daniel Martinez shouts [German accent]: you don't even know the name of the city!
[20:14:16] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: i love to misspell
[20:14:23] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: my english isn't perfect
[20:14:27] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: :3
[20:14:31] Daniel Martinez shouts [German accent]: Ok, the residents won't be so happy about it!
[20:14:35] Daniel Martinez shouts [German accent]: ohh immigrant?!
[20:14:40] [SNN News] Candidate Marisa is spotted at SASD HQ press hall with no security presence, raising concerns over safety measures!
[20:14:40] [SNN News] Published by State and Nation News's Supervisory Staff Piper_Lynch
[20:14:43] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: yes, that's is correct
[20:14:53] Daniel Martinez shouts [German accent]: what nation are you from?!
[20:14:55] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: SASD allowed you to use this hall?
[20:15:04] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: i am from japanese origins
[20:15:13] Daniel Martinez shouts [German accent]: okay!
[20:15:18] Daniel Martinez shouts [German accent]: i shouldn't have asked!
[20:15:42] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: as a start, i would love to thank sheriff department for allowing me to use t..
[20:15:42] ..heir headquarter for my speech
[20:15:56] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: and special thanks for EMS for providing support
[20:15:56] Enzo Brix shouts [Chinese accent]: NIGGER NIGGER I HATE NIGGER!
[20:15:56] Daniel Martinez (walkie-talkie): daiki
[20:16:12] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: I have a question
[20:16:17] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: Who exactly allowed you?
[20:16:21] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: Can you tell me that sheriff name
[20:16:30] Screenshot Taken - sa-mp-084.png
[20:16:35] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: but most importantly, i do thank the people of san andreas for making the cou..
[20:16:35] ..ntry great as it is now
[20:16:46] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Ma'am, are you ignoring me?!
[20:16:47] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: because if we have no people, there is no use for having a country
[20:16:50] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: I'm asking a question!
[20:17:01] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Who exactly allowed you to use this state department hall!
[20:17:08] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Jus need a name!
[20:17:15] * Katayama Kilian raises his hand.
[20:17:21] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: You claim, someone from SASD did!
[20:17:30] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: no, i talk in general
[20:17:44] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: So, no one from SASD allowed you?!
[20:17:49] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: sasd is well known for their holistic approach for people
[20:18:04] * Mask_38279 takes out their phone and dials a number.
[20:18:04] You are calling 141-141.
[20:18:51] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: first of all, we be wondering
[20:19:09] [SNN News] For the first time, a candidate is hosting a political campaign inside a state LEA HQ, raising serious questions!
[20:19:09] [SNN News] Published by State and Nation News's Supervisory Staff Piper_Lynch
[20:19:09] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: what does the state do for us and what we do for the state
[20:19:41] Kondo Tadao (walkie-talkie): frisk every one that enters
[20:19:44] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: the state does provide us with services that might be simple and unnoticed, b..
[20:19:44] ..ut their effect is large
[20:19:59] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: for example the services EMS is providing, same as SASD
[20:20:08] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: and other departments
[20:20:18] Daniel Martinez (walkie-talkie): wear something better mia
[20:20:22] Daniel Martinez (walkie-talkie): you look like a hobo
[20:20:44] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: i come here not just to become a mayor of LV, but also to fulfill the needs o..
[20:20:44] ..f our people
[20:20:57] [SNN News] Despite media questions, candidate Marisa refuses to name who allowed her to use a state LEA HQ for her campaign!
[20:20:57] [SNN News] Published by State and Nation News's Supervisory Staff Piper_Lynch
[20:21:20] Screenshot Taken - sa-mp-085.png
[20:21:46] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Ma'am, are you going to ignore my questions?!
[20:21:48] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: as starter, we will work on providing better living condition for each citize..
[20:21:48] ..n by raising job payment for all types of jobs
[20:21:48] Marcel Williams (walkie-talkie): Yes?
[20:21:59] Marisa Kirisame (microphone) [Japanese accent]: that the government can provide for you
[20:22:04] lontrell williams says: whats your question sir?
[20:22:06] Mask_26903 shouts: move!
[20:22:07] Mask_60597 shouts [Punjabi accent]: fast!
[20:22:09] John Jatt shouts: go go marisa wil win!
[20:22:12] {7e7e7e}[Leave]{B5B5B5} Alexander_Gianascoli (39) left the server (crashed).
[20:22:13] John Jatt shouts: go go marisa will win!
[20:22:14] John Jatt shouts: go go marisa will win!
[20:22:15] John Jatt shouts: go go marisa will win!
[20:22:21] Mask_26903 shouts: Marisa!
[20:22:21] Mask_26903 shouts: Marisa!
[20:22:22] Kondo Tadao shouts [Japanese accent]: MAKE A LINE!
[20:22:27] Marcel Williams shouts: MAKE A LINE EVERYONE!
[20:22:28] Mask_26903 shouts: One and only marisa!
[20:22:29] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Who allowed her to use a LEA HQ that fall under the STATE for a political campaing?!
[20:22:32] Billy Red shouts: Maam Wha about the safety of citizens , how are u gonna ensure that!
[20:22:34] * campaign* (Mask_38279)
[20:22:42] Marcel Williams shouts: OUT!
[20:22:46] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: She claimed, SASD did!
[20:22:50] You have been severely wounded by Dexter Nig.
[20:22:50] You can request EMS by pressing "Y" or you can "/accept death" once you are able to.
[20:22:51] * Sayan Sicarios has opened an RPG case.
[20:23:00] Screenshot Taken - sa-mp-086.png
[20:23:01] * Sayan Sicarios has opened an armour case.
[20:23:02] Screenshot Taken - sa-mp-087.png
[20:23:05] Screenshot Taken - sa-mp-088.png
[20:23:10] Screenshot Taken - sa-mp-089.png
[20:23:11] {25c463}[+]{2E2E2E}[NSY] {B5B5B5}Daniel_Pierno{FFFFFF} (45): chaos lmao fuck a jat he graned me
[20:23:13] Screenshot Taken - sa-mp-090.png
[20:23:17] {25c463}[+]{2E2E2E}[NSY] {B5B5B5}Alexander_Pierno{FFFFFF} (28): ahaha i killed marisa
[20:23:21] * Dominic Cole holsters their taser.
[20:23:21] * Dominic Cole clicks a button on the radio.
[20:23:24] {25c463}[+]{2E2E2E}[NSY] {B5B5B5}Daniel_Pierno{FFFFFF} (45): president dead gg
[20:23:24] {25c463}[+]{2E2E2E}[NSY] {B5B5B5}Daniel_Pierno{FFFFFF} (45): president dead gg
[20:23:25] {25c463}[+]{DC143C}[SAFD] {FFFFFF}Karl_Albrecht{FFFFFF} (113): rly
[20:23:26] Mask_32806 shouts: Shit Whats that dude!!
[20:23:29] Mask_32806 shouts: im civilian!
[20:23:42] {25c463}[+] {FFFFFF}Marisa_Kirisame{FFFFFF} (43): rip, instead of taking me to cover, dude dragged me to them kek
[20:23:46] Screenshot Taken - sa-mp-091.png
[20:23:49] Screenshot Taken - sa-mp-092.png
[20:23:50] {09d64d}[VIP] {303DF2}Ted_Ehrmantraut{FFFFFF} (40): MARISA?
[20:23:54] {09d64d}[VIP] {303DF2}Ted_Ehrmantraut{FFFFFF} (40): u alrdy started?
[20:24:02] Ted Ehrmantraut (walkie-talkie): LMAO THIS CANDIDATE
[20:24:04] Ted Ehrmantraut (walkie-talkie): STARTED WITHOUT US
[20:24:08] {25c463}[+]{2E2E2E}[NSY] {B5B5B5}Yuvi_Pierno{FFFFFF} (73): wow gg 20 swats pulled up
[20:24:08] {25c463}[+] {FFFFFF}Marisa_Kirisame{FFFFFF} (43): yes, it's already 25 minutes passed
[20:24:11] Marcel Williams says: thanks babe
[20:24:29] [SNN News] Massive attack unfolds at SASD HQ while candidate Marisa holds a political campaign inside the state LEA facility!
[20:24:29] [SNN News] Published by State and Nation News's Supervisory Staff Piper_Lynch
[20:24:31] Ted Ehrmantraut (walkie-talkie): I THINK CANDIDATE IS ALRDY DEAD THIS RETARD STARTED WITHOUT US
[20:24:54] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: Candidate is dead?
[20:26:22] [SNN News] Poorest security ever in a mayoral campaign, SWAT arrived only after a massive attack struck SASD HQ during the ev..
[20:26:22] [SNN News] ent!
[20:26:22] [SNN News] Published by State and Nation News's Supervisory Staff Piper_Lynch
[20:26:23] Alexander Gianascoli (walkie-talkie): im still alive
[20:26:34] Nan Ting (walkie-talkie): hello swat
[20:26:39] Nan Ting (walkie-talkie): vice mayor is still inside
[20:26:45] Nan Ting (walkie-talkie): do u wish to evac him
[20:27:34] Nan Ting (walkie-talkie): Vice said he can continue
[20:27:47] Alexander Gianascoli shouts [American accent]: Hey dude!
[20:27:50] You gained 2 XP and now have 1533 in total. You need 1600 XP to level up.
[20:27:50] You received a paycheck of $192,600. Collect it inside a bank!
[20:27:51] [SNN News] In the attack at SASD HQ, candidate Marisa was killed by armed attackers, marking a tragic turn in the mayoral eve..
[20:27:51] [SNN News] nts!
[20:27:51] [SNN News] Published by State and Nation News's Supervisory Staff Piper_Lynch
[20:29:10] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: Hello there, citizens..
[20:29:21] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: Unfortunately, this attack made deep damage..
[20:29:28] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: But I'm still standing tall.
[20:29:30] [SNN News] The question remains: who approved a political campaign inside a state LEA HQ despite the clear security risks!
[20:29:30] [SNN News] Published by State and Nation News's Supervisory Staff Piper_Lynch
[20:29:34] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Sir!
[20:29:40] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: WILL YOU ANSWER THE MEDIA!
[20:29:47] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: And I will still deliver this speech for you guys.
[20:29:53] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: I HAVE A QUESTION SIR!
[20:29:56] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: YOU ARE IGNORING ME!
[20:30:01] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: I'M WITH THE PRESS!
[20:30:17] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: Look around you, what do you see?
[20:30:26] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: A bunch of ruins and crimes in Las Venturas.
[20:30:33] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Look like you don't want to answer me!
[20:30:36] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: The law enforcement agents are trying their best.
[20:30:43] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: I'll ask once again!
[20:30:46] Nan Ting (walkie-talkie): vice is still speeching if u wanna listen
[20:30:57] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: But with the current technology and development of these criminals, they..
[20:30:57] .. are very powerful..
[20:30:58] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Who allowed for a political event inside the SASD HQ?!
[[20:32:37] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: So... Citizens of Las Venturas..
[20:32:43] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: Do you want a better city?
[20:32:59] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: One where you can say: " I am free from dangerous criminals."..
[20:33:03] [SNN News] Deputy Mayoral Candidate delivers speech inside SASD HQ but ignores press questions despite clearly hearing them!
[20:33:03] [SNN News] Published by State and Nation News's Supervisory Staff Piper_Lynch
[20:33:16] {25c463}[+] {FFFFFF}Alexander_Gianascoli{FFFFFF} (121): all news are piper yapping
[20:33:23] {FFFFFF}Piper_Lynch{FFFFFF} (53): answer me icly!
[20:33:25] {FFFFFF}Piper_Lynch{FFFFFF} (53): !!!!!!!
[20:33:28] {25c463}[+] {FFFFFF}Alexander_Gianascoli{FFFFFF} (121): !!!
[20:33:32] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Sir!
[20:33:36] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Will you answer?!
[20:33:38] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: What do you need, young masked sir?
[20:33:57] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Candidate Marisa claimed someone from SASD allowed her to use this HQ for politcal event!
[20:34:05] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: I want to know, WHO?!
[20:34:10] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: This facility is under STATE!
[20:34:16] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: For the SHERIFFs!
[20:34:22] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Not for political events!
[20:34:26] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: We have permission to hold this political event WHEREVER WE WANT.
[20:34:47] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Yes, but who gave you permission to hold this inside this HQ?!
[20:34:51] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: That's what Im asking!
[20:34:54] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: The name?!
[20:35:02] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: Why do you want to know that?
[20:35:11] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: You want to kidnap him?
[20:35:12] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Because, I'm with the press.!
[20:35:14] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: No!
[20:35:14] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: Hell no.
[20:35:17] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: I want to question him!
[20:35:19] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: Show me your press card.
[20:35:21] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: You are accusing me?!
[20:35:24] * Mask_38279 shows their press card.
[20:35:24] * The press card would show {FFCC00}State and Nation News Supervisory Staff Piper_Lynch (Mask_38279)
[20:35:28] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: Here is my card
[20:35:42] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: You're transgender?
[20:35:49] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: How does that matter to you!
[20:35:54] You received $8,000 to your paycheck for time spent working in Civilian.
[20:35:54] This can be collected in your next scheduled paycheck.
[20:35:54] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: I'm just asking.
[20:35:54] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: It's my personal issue!
[20:36:04] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: No.
[20:36:05] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: I don't wish to answer any personal questions!
[20:36:10] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: Everyone is invited!
[20:36:17] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: Everyone is invited!
[20:36:21] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Can I answer mine? Mine is relevant to this event?!!
[20:36:53] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: For too long, we've been living in this city, with all these ruins and a..
[20:36:53] ..bandoned areas.
[20:37:05] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Are you again going to ignore me?!
[20:37:23] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Do you know, using this space without permission is a crime?!
[20:37:25] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: And I've realised, someone needs to step up and solve this once and for ..
[20:37:25] ..all.
[20:37:48] * Mask_38279 notes down the name : Deputy Mayoral Candidate Alexander Gianascoli.
***[20:38:20] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: Yo?
[20:38:22] Mask_44431 says [Redneck accent]: Allright sir or ma'am or what ever
[20:38:26] Mask_44431 says [Redneck accent]: please follow me outside
[20:38:28] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: Yes?
[20:38:30] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: For what?
[20:38:37] Mask_44431 says [Redneck accent]: You're going out
[20:38:41] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: For?
[20:38:44] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: This city is being used for criminal activities alot.
[20:38:52] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: Hello?
[20:38:55] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: And the law enforcement agents are hardly trying to stop this.
[20:38:56] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Hello?!
[20:39:05] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Do ya hear me!
[20:39:11] Mask_44431 shouts [Redneck accent]: DO YOU HEAR ME!
[20:39:14] Mask_44431 shouts [Redneck accent]: GET OUT?!
[20:39:17] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: I hear you but you don't
[20:39:19] Mask_44431 shouts [Redneck accent]: Out of the room!
[20:39:21] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: What's your name and badge
[20:39:24] Screenshot Taken - sa-mp-094.png
[20:39:25] Mask_44431 shouts [Redneck accent]: Get Out!
[20:39:27] * Mask_38279 records the officer.
[20:39:32] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: What is your badge?
[20:39:41] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: And what the order is about?
[20:39:44] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: Okay guys, let's pause this for a moment.
[20:39:45] Mask_44431 says [Redneck accent]: I've been asked by the candidate's men to get out
[20:39:51] Mask_44431 says [Redneck accent]: Now leave
[20:39:55] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: Candidate's men?
[20:40:06] Mask_44431 says [Redneck accent]: Leave the room
[20:40:06] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: Candidate's men ordering you to kick out a press?
[20:40:17] Mask_44431 says [Redneck accent]: you'll be charged with failure to obey a law enforcer
[20:40:18] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: This is not his private properly?
[20:40:21] Mask_44431 says [Redneck accent]: That'll be your own risk
[20:40:30] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: I'll leave but can you show me your badge
[20:40:30] Mask_44431 says [Redneck accent]: Now leave the room sir
[20:40:41] Mask_44431 says [Redneck accent]: Inspector Townsend badge 123
[20:40:44] Mask_44431 says [Redneck accent]: Now leave
[20:40:44] Mask_811 says [Arabic accent]: Are you being pulled over?
[20:40:45] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: Alright
[20:40:47] Screenshot Taken - sa-mp-095.png
[20:40:48] Mask_811 says [Arabic accent]: or something?
[20:40:55] Mask_38279 says [British accent]: I'll sue you
[20:40:58] * Mask_44431 unholsters their taser.
[20:40:58] Mask_811 says [Arabic accent]: go on
[20:41:05] * Mask_44431 holsters their taser.***
[20:41:09] (( Mask_44431: fking idiot ))
[20:41:17] Billy Red (walkie-talkie): lol mia
[20:41:39] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: I guess we can end this..
[20:41:45] Alexander Gianascoli (microphone) [American accent]: I just want to say a few final words.
[20:42:23] (( Mask_44431: go cry paki ))
• The incident in question happened between [20:38:20] to [20:41:05]. (( Highlighted in the case ))
• Mask_44431 is identified as Mia Townsend, watch from > [20:40:41].
• Mask_38279 is identified as Piper Lynch, watch from > [20:35:24].
• A summarized report of the SASD:IAB case is available to be presented as verification to provide evidentiary support for the aforementioned identifications.

Exhibit C:

Testimony of Piper Lynch

Piper Lynch wrote: ↑Sat May 03, 2025 6:02 pm -------- Original Message --------
Subject: (2) WITNESS STATEMENT (TESTIMONY) - SASD:IAB
Date: Sat May 03, 2025 8:30 pm
From: Martin Winchester
To: Piper Lynch

Preface

I, Piper Lynch, residing at State and Nation News HQ, Little Mexico, Los Santos, with contact number 705-075, make the following voluntary statement to Mr. Lance Garnet, Supervisory Special Agent, of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I have been informed that Mr. Lance Garnet is conducting an official investigation concerning the mishandled report by the Internal Affairs of the San Andreas Sheriff Department. I understand that my cooperation is voluntary and that any information I provide may be referred to the U.S. Senate or to the federal court.

Body of Statement

Spoiler
[17:29:15] * Lance Garnet activates the camera and adjusts its position to perfectly capture Piper's face.
[17:29:23] * The camera would recording audio and video from now onward. (Lance Garnet)
[17:29:24] It is the 3rd of May, 2025. Time is 17:29:23 CET or 15:44 in the game world.
[17:29:51] Lance Garnet says: Today 3rd of May, 2025 as of 17:30 CET, I, agent Lance Garnet with the FBI will be conducting an interview..
[17:29:51] .. with Mrs. Piper Lynch
[17:30:08] Lance Garnet says: She is giving a testimony regarding the mishandled report by the Internal Affairs of the San Andreas Sheri..
[17:30:08] ..ff Department.
[17:30:38] Lance Garnet says: Mrs. Piper Lynch, let me remind you of the gravity of this case, this is a federal investigation.
[17:30:46] Lance Garnet says: Your statements must be truthful and precise.
[17:30:54] Piper Lynch says: I understand.
[17:31:14] Lance Garnet says: You shall sign a testimonial attestation in the end based on what you stated here as a testimony.
[17:31:19] Lance Garnet says: You may start with your testimony now.
[17:31:35] Piper Lynch says: So, this incident occured on April 2, 2025
[17:32:23] Piper Lynch says: Mayoral candidate Marisa Kirisame of LV held her political campaign inside SASD HQ press hall
[17:32:45] Piper Lynch says: Previously that building was for FBI's training HQ, Quantico
[17:32:51] Piper Lynch says: Now it's SASD HQ, it's at LV
[17:33:28] Piper Lynch says: Mayoral candidate Marisa Kirisame in her speech thanked SASD for allowing her to use the hall for her event
[17:33:51] Piper Lynch says: As it's not meant for a political event, I asked her who allowed her?
[17:34:20] Piper Lynch says: I asked her multiple times who allowed her? A name? As she continued to ignored me despite asking several t..
[17:34:20] ..imes
[17:34:27] * Lance Garnet nods once in a while to show his awareness on the topic.
[17:34:34] Piper Lynch says: ignore*))
[17:34:50] Lance Garnet says: Did you repeatedly ask this question which could possibly disturb her and her audience?
[17:35:24] Lance Garnet says: Did you inappropriately ask these questions?
[17:35:32] Piper Lynch says: No, I made sure of the timing, I didn't shout or asked the questions quickly
[17:35:47] Piper Lynch says: No, I asked her professionally
[17:36:06] Lance Garnet says: Was your camera recording these questions?
[17:36:12] Piper Lynch says: Yes of course.
[17:36:17] Piper Lynch says: My camera was on the whole time
[17:36:21] Lance Garnet says: If yes I require a recording of that, from the beginning to the end.
[17:36:26] Piper Lynch says: Sure.
[17:36:29] Lance Garnet says: Alright, go on miss.
[17:37:19] Piper Lynch says: t
[17:37:19] Piper Lynch says: So after a while, some armed man stormed the hall and firefight broke out and sadly Kirisame got killed in ..
[17:37:19] ..the firefight
[17:37:43] Piper Lynch says: And, her deputy Mayoral candidate took over the stage and the mic after the situation cooled down
[17:37:53] Piper Lynch says: He continued the speech.
[17:38:07] Piper Lynch says: I continued to ask him the same questions about who allowed them to use SASD hall
[17:38:26] Piper Lynch says: He ignored several times then at last he asked for my press card.
[17:38:46] Piper Lynch says: After he see my press card, he continued his speech
[17:38:59] Piper Lynch says: But didn't bother to answer my question
[17:39:04] Piper Lynch says: I asked once again
[17:39:24] Piper Lynch says: To which he replied "What do you want to know" "Are you going to kidnap him" "Hell no"
[17:39:38] Piper Lynch says: Why do you want to know"*
[17:40:12] Piper Lynch says: So after that, I informed him because Im a press, I have my duties, Im going to ask questions and so on etc
[17:40:19] Piper Lynch says: He ignored me and continued his speech
[17:40:31] Piper Lynch says: I asked once again.
[17:40:33] * Lance Garnet nods continuously to keep her talking.
[17:40:55] Piper Lynch says: This time, he whispered something to a nearby deputy from SASD, to be precise, a SOB operator
[17:41:21] Piper Lynch says: After that, the SOB operator, who later identified as Mia Townsend started shouting and yelling at me
[17:41:30] Piper Lynch says: Ordering me to get out from the room.
[17:42:01] Piper Lynch says: I remained calm and asked her for the reason? I wasn't disturbing the event, I didn't break no rules or law..
[17:42:01] ..s or regulations
[17:42:28] Piper Lynch says: She continued to yell and shout at me and ordering me to leave the press hall and threatened me with arrest..
[17:42:28] .. if I do not
[17:42:51] Piper Lynch says: After I took her badge and name, I left the room.
[17:43:17] Piper Lynch says: At first, I tried to lodge a complaint with on duty sergeants but they didn't want to hear me out
[17:43:26] Piper Lynch says: They were jumping to their own random conclusions
[17:43:44] Lance Garnet says: State her name and badge number, and the name of those sergeants.
[17:44:15] Piper Lynch says: Mia Townsend, badge no 123.
[17:44:22] Piper Lynch says: One of the Sergeant was Kondo Tadao
[17:44:51] Piper Lynch says: So I understood, they are busy with the events and overworked so it's not nice to bother them at the moment
[17:45:06] Piper Lynch says: I took it to their official website
[17:45:34] Piper Lynch says: On the same day, April 2, 2025. I officially filed a complaint against Mia Townsend
[17:46:10] Piper Lynch says: I made sure to clearly mention everything, the shouting and kicking me out part which is blatant misuse of ..
[17:46:10] ..public office and
[17:46:18] Piper Lynch says: violation of my constitional rights
[17:46:37] Piper Lynch says: Fast forward to April 7, 2025
[17:47:23] Piper Lynch says: I got a reply from the IAB about my report and IAB decided to warn Mia Townsend for "mishandling an order"
[17:47:58] Piper Lynch says: IAB's reply was in very poor English so it was hard to understand it clearly, but from what I understand is
[17:48:39] Piper Lynch says: At first they decided to not accept the violations by Mia Townsend and shift the blame to the deputy mayora..
[17:48:39] ..l candidiate who pass
[17:48:47] Piper Lynch says: passed the "order" to Mia Townsend
[17:49:21] Piper Lynch says: However, that deputy mayoral candidate do not have any legal rights or authority to issues any order to the..
[17:49:21] .. LEOs
[17:49:31] Piper Lynch says: IAB failed to understand this very simple thing at first.
[17:49:51] Piper Lynch says: And issued a warning to Mia Townsend for "mishandling an order"
[17:50:04] Piper Lynch says: Which they says uh, the way she spoke to me, like shouting and yelling
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[18:04:02] Piper Lynch says: So now, I come to the points;
[18:04:33] Piper Lynch says: 1. Mia Townsend from SASD took "order" from someone who has no legal rights or authority to issue any order..
[18:04:33] .. to LEOs
[18:05:09] Piper Lynch says: 2. So accordingly, she blatantly misused her power and public office for that deputy mayoral candidate's be..
[18:05:09] ..nefit at the event]
[18:05:36] Piper Lynch says: 3. She violated my constitionals rights by kicking me out from a public political event.
[18:06:04] Piper Lynch says: 4. SASD IAB failed to accept the violations by Mia Townsend and shifted the blame to deputy mayoral candidate
[18:06:26] Piper Lynch says: And they let her go with a "warning"
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[18:08:33] Piper Lynch says: 8. They stated 2/3 weeks of suspension, so if we go by 2 weeks at least which is 14 days, but Townsend retu..
[18:08:33] ..rned to duty after 13
[18:08:57] Piper Lynch says: 13 days only, from the day SASD IAB posted a tweet and updated their official website regarding this change
[18:09:50] Piper Lynch says: 9. I filed an inquiry request with the command advisor Hitz, requested for a clarification regarding all of..
[18:09:50] .. these matters but go
[18:09:53] Piper Lynch says: got no response at all.
[18:10:03] Piper Lynch says: Which shows that SASD IAB is non responsive.
[18:10:47] Piper Lynch says: 10. SASD IAB failed to remove Mia Townsend from the office and charges her accordingly for blatantly misuin..
[18:10:47] ..g the public office
[18:11:11] Piper Lynch says: for another person's benefit, and bias and violating my constitional rights.
[18:12:27] Piper Lynch says: 11. Instead, after returning to duty, a short while later, Mia Townsend was promoted to a higher rank, Lieu..
[18:12:27] ..tenant
[18:13:29] Piper Lynch says: A deputy who violated a civilian's constitional rights, misused public office for other benefit and bias, w..
[18:13:29] ..asn't removed but ins
[18:13:34] Piper Lynch says: instead was promoted to higher rank.
[18:13:43] Piper Lynch says: What does this say about the Sherrif's department?
[18:14:32] Lance Garnet says: I can't comment on that.
[18:14:33] Piper Lynch says: So here I'm. Agent, I'm requesting the FBI for justice. I want to press charges on Mia Townsend for violati..
[18:14:33] ..ng my constitional ri
[18:14:48] Piper Lynch says: rights and blantatly misuse of public office and bias
[18:14:54] Piper Lynch says: Which is as well a federal charges.
[18:15:18] Piper Lynch says: SASD IAB failed to bring justice.
[18:15:31] Piper Lynch says: SASD IAB failed to preserve justice.
[18:15:41] Piper Lynch says: FBI is the last hope, an agency under department of justice.
[18:15:59] Piper Lynch says: I want to be very CLEAR here.
[18:16:29] Piper Lynch says: I WANT to press charges on Mia Townsend for violating my constititonal rights and misuse of public office a..
[18:16:29] ..nd all these are alre
[18:16:35] Piper Lynch says: already a violation of federal laws.
[18:16:39] Piper Lynch says: You would know it better than me
[18:16:44] Lance Garnet says: Correct.
[18:17:12] Piper Lynch says: So yah, that's all, sir.
[18:17:24] Piper Lynch says: I hope and pray that FBI will bring me justice.
[18:18:10] Lance Garnet says: Alright, I will give you a pen and paper just like yesterday for your signature.
[18:18:19] Piper Lynch says: I understand.
[18:18:22] * Lance Garnet provides Piper with a pen and paper.
[18:18:25] Lance Garnet says: Please read and sign.
[18:22:41] * Piper Lynch reads the paper, and signs it after.
[18:24:08] Lance Garnet says: Agent Lance Garnet concluding this as of 18:22 CET.
[18:24:14] * Lance Garnet deactivates the camera.
[18:24:15] It is the 3rd of May, 2025. Time is 18:24:14 CET or 19:24 in the game world.

Attestation

I, Piper Lynch, declare under penalty of perjury that the statement is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signatory

Witness's signature:
Piper Lynch

Witness's name:
Piper Lynch

Witnessed by:

Lance Garnet
Supervisory Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
03/05/2025

IV. DEMANDS

The Defendant shall be sentenced to twenty (20) years of imprisonment in a federal maximum security prison of Valcatraz, as a penalty of the pressed charge of U.S. Code Title V - Section (A) Bribery, corruption and abuse of power - Subsection (2)
The Defendant shall be sentenced to ten (10) years of imprisonment in a federal maximum security prison of Valcatraz, as a penalty of the pressed charge of U.S. Code Title IX - Section (A) Conspiracy against civil rights - Subsection (1)
The Defendant shall be sentenced to ten (10) years of imprisonment in a federal maximum security prison of Valcatraz, as a penalty of the pressed charge of U.S. Code Title IX - Section (B) Deprivation of rights under color of law - Subsection (1)
Pursuant to U.S. Code Title V - Section(A) Bribery, corruption and abuse of power - Subsection (2), as well as, SA-PSC § II.1. Corruption and misuse of public office*** [F] and SA-PSC § VIII.5. Expulsion of corrupted government officials which mandates the removal from office of any person in a position of power who maliciously abuses their authority, the Prosecution demands the immediate expulsion of Mia Townsend from her position within the San Andreas Sheriff's Department for a period of thirty (30) days, during which she shall be barred from any official duties.

V. SETTLEMENT OFFER
The Prosecution offers a reduced sentence and exclusion from the public office to expedite the hearing for all parties involved if the Defendant, Ms. Mia Townsend, pleads guilty. The revised terms are:

The Defendant shall be sentenced to five (5) years of imprisonment in a federal maximum security prison of Valcatraz, as a penalty of the pressed charge of U.S. Code Title V - Section (A) Bribery, corruption and abuse of power - Subsection (2)
The Defendant shall be sentenced to five (5) years of imprisonment in a federal maximum security prison of Valcatraz, as a penalty of the pressed charge of U.S. Code title IX - Section (A) Conspiracy against civil rights - Subsection (1)
The Defendant shall be sentenced to five (5) years of imprisonment in a federal maximum security prison of Valcatraz, as a penalty of the pressed charge of U.S. Code Title IX - Section (B) Deprivation of rights under color of law - Subsection (1)
Pursuant to U.S. Code Title V - Section (A) Bribery, corruption and abuse of power - SECTION (2), as well as, SA-PSC § II.1. Corruption and misuse of public office*** [F] and SA-PSC § VIII.5. Expulsion of corrupted government officials which mandates the removal from office of any person in a position of power who maliciously abuses their authority, the Prosecution demands the immediate expulsion of Mia Townsend from her position within the San Andreas Sheriff's Department for a minimum of fifteen (15) days, during which she shall be barred from any official duties.

VI. SIGNATORY

Dated: 17th May, 2025
Respectfully Submitted,

Lance R. Garnet
Federal Prosecutor
Assistant United States Attorney
United States Department of Justice

Jim McDonnell
Federal Prosecutor
United States Attorney
United States Department of Justice

Post by **Kira Hernandez** » Sun May 25, 2025 1:35 pm

State of San Andreas
First Judicial District Court
United States Courthouse
3321 Downtown Avenue, Los Santos, San Andreas

United States of America
v.
Mia Townsend

CASE # CV-0136
HONORABLE JUDGE PRESIDING:
Kira Hernandez

*Hon. Judge Kira Hernandez enters the Court room, people will stand if seated, she takes a seat followed by the rest of the people in the court room. She then grabs from her pocket a small case, opens it and takes her glasses out, puts them on. She then proceeds to grab the case file in front of her.*

*Hon. Judge Kira Hernandez starts looking at the case carefully and proceeds with the following;*

The First Judicial District Court recognizes this Criminal Lawsuit as submitted by the Federal Prosecution, United States Attorney Jim McDonnell & Assistant United States Attorney Lance R. Garnet on behalf of the United States of America, henceforth the Plaintiff. The evidence provided in the initial documentation provided by the federal prosecution against Mrs. Mia Townsend, henceforth the Defendant, is deemed as sufficient and removes possibility for summary dismissal.
Let it be recognized that the court has assigned this case ID # CV-0136.

To the Defendant:
You have forty-eight (48) hours to confirm whether you will be represented by a legal counsel or intend to defend yourself in this case. If you have hired legal counsel, please have them reply to this court communique with their details. Failure to confirm these details within the 48 hour window will result in this court issuing a summons for your appearance. Failure to appear before this court does not invalidate this case and we will proceed without you if we need to.

(( Please forum PM me if there's a particular reason as to why this timeframe is unreasonable ))

As the prosecution has come forward with a settlement offer, we expect the Defendant to indicate their intent to either accept or reject this settlement and indicate their plea.

To the Plaintiff:
You have the next 48 hours to provide this court with a witness list that you intend to call upon.

(( Please forum PM me with any supporting evidence that confirms the IC validity of your evidence or any additional evidence ))

Signed,
Honorable District Judge Kira Hernandez

Otis Spuckler · Post by **Otis Spuckler** » Tue May 27, 2025 5:46 pm

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Your Honor,

The Prosecution currently has no witness list to provide to the Court.

Off Topic

(( OOC: The Prosecution will validate the veracity of their evidence for verification in both IC and OOC. ))

Lance R. Garnet
Federal Prosecutor
Assistant United States Attorney
United States Department of Justice

Jim McDonnell
Federal Prosecutor
United States Attorney
United States Department of Justice

Post by **Kira Hernandez** » Wed May 28, 2025 3:19 pm

State of San Andreas
First Judicial District Court
United States Courthouse
3321 Downtown Avenue, Los Santos, San Andreas

United States of America
v.
Mia Townsend

CASE # CV-0136
HONORABLE JUDGE PRESIDING:
Kira Hernandez

The First Judicial District Court recognizes the request sent by the Defendant in regards of the matter of the time given to respond to this court, and has granted an additional forty-eight (48) hours from this order to the Defendant to respond to the questions.

The Court also recognizes the Plaintiff's intention to no-witnesses, continuing on with the case after the aforementioned period.

Dated 28th of May 2025.

*Hon. Kira Hernandez bangs her gavel*

Signed,
Honorable District Judge Kira Hernandez

Post by **Bob Ironballs** » Thu May 29, 2025 10:55 pm

United States of America v. Mia Townsend
CASE # CV-0136

TO THE HONORABLE COURT:

Defendant Mia Townsend, through undersigned counsel, respectfully responds to this Court's Order:

I. REPRESENTATION
Defendant confirms representation by James Tenpenny and Gregory Walker, State of San Andreas Licensed Attorneys.

II. SETTLEMENT RESPONSE
Defendant respectfully REJECTS the prosecution's settlement offer.

III. PLEA
To all charges: NOT GUILTY

We respectfully await the Court's further direction.

James Tenpenny
State Licensed Attorney
Counsel for Defendant Mia Townsend

Gregory Walker
State Licensed Attorney
Counsel for Defendant Mia Townsend

Post by **Kira Hernandez** » Fri May 30, 2025 4:26 pm

State of San Andreas
First Judicial District Court
United States Courthouse
3321 Downtown Avenue, Los Santos, San Andreas

United States of America
v.
Mia Townsend

CASE # CV-0136
HONORABLE JUDGE PRESIDING:
Kira Hernandez

The First Judicial Court of San Andreas recognizes State Licensed Attorneys, Mr. James Tenpenny alongside Mr. Gregory Walker as the Counsel for the Defendant.

To the Plaintiff:
You have the next 24 hours to present this court your opening statement.

To the Defendant:
You have the following 24 hours after Plaintiffs' opening statement to present this court your opening statement aswell.

(( Please forum PM or discord PM me if there's a particular reason as to why this timeframe is unreasonable ))

Signed,
Honorable District Judge Kira Hernandez

Otis Spuckler · Post by **Otis Spuckler** » Fri May 30, 2025 5:15 pm

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

I. OPENING STATEMENT

Your Honor,

In accordance with "U.S. Code Title II - Section (C) Subsection (2) Paragraph (A)", Mr. Lance Garnet and Mr. Jim McDonnell have been appointed as the federal prosecutors for this proceeding against Ms. Mia Townsend.

The United States Department of Justice, through the findings of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, brings this case before the Court to address the unlawful exercise of authority and the improper removal of a journalist from a public establishment. This case revolves around the protection of constitutional rights, specifically the First Amendment which protects the freedom of the press.

On April 2nd, 2025, Ms. Piper Lynch, a credentialed journalist, attended a mayoral campaign event in Las Venturas Headquarters of San Andreas Sheriff Department to cover the campaign event and ask questions from the candidate, Marisa Kirisame. Ms. Lynch's conduct throughout the event was not disruptive and was within the scope of her journalistic duties as a press member. After the event was interrupted by an assassination attempt, which tragically resulted in the candidate's death, the deputy candidate, Mr. Alexander Gianascoli, assumed control of the campaign event.
Ms. Lynch continued to ask questions relevant to the organization of a political event inside a law enforcement building. However, she was not provided with appropriate answers and was ultimately directed to leave the Las Venturas San Andreas Sheriff's Department headquarters by Sheriff Deputy Mia Townsend, hereinafter referred to as the Defendant. This directive, according to Ms. Piper Lynch's sworn testimony and camera recording, and Sheriff Deputy Mia Townsend's verbal confirmation during the interrogation, was issued by Mr. Gianascoli and carried out by Sheriff Deputy Mia Townsend, a law enforcement officer under the authority of the San Andreas Sheriff's Department.

Mia Townsend, without establishing a legal cause, used threats and coercive conduct to compel Ms. Lynch to exit a public and state owned building, from threatening Piper Lynch with criminal charges, to unnecessarily deploying a taser during Piper Lynch's compliance. At no point was Ms. Lynch under arrest, nor had she committed a crime to justify such treatment. The action taken against her indicates a deprivation of constitutional rights, as defined under "U.S. Code - Title IX - Section (B) Deprivation of rights under color of law - Subsection (1)" and "U.S. Code - Title V - Section (A) Bribery, corruption and abuse of power - Subsection (2)". Furthermore, the evidence suggests that this act was not independent as aforementioned, but instead carried out at the request of a deputy candidate who is a political figure, potentially qualifying it as conspiracy against civil rights under "U.S. Code - Title IX - Section (A) Conspiracy against civil rights - Subsection (1)".

While the Prosecution will proceed under the applicable federal statutes as aforementioned, additionally, we will pursue with parallel state laws of the state of San Andreas, which is "SA-PSC § II.1 for Corruption and misuse of public office" stacked with "SA-PSC § VIII.5. Expulsion of corrupted government officials" for the apparent misconduct of Sheriff Deputy Mia Townsend.

Your Honor, the Department of Justice has presented evidence supporting these claims, including witness testimony of Ms. Piper Lynch, video recordings from different angles, and the interrogation footage of Sheriff Deputy Mia Townsend. Our position is that this incident reflects a violation of the protections guaranteed to all U.S. citizens in the Bill of Rights under the U.S. Constitution, and this matter must be addressed accordingly. The Prosecution extends its sincere gratitude to this Court for its time, diligence, and consideration in thoroughly reviewing the facts and arguments presented in this matter.

II. SIGNATORY

Dated: 30th May, 2025

Lance R. Garnet
Federal Prosecutor
Assistant United States Attorney
United States Department of Justice

Jim McDonnell
Federal Prosecutor
United States Attorney
United States Department of Justice

Post by **Bob Ironballs** » Sat May 31, 2025 6:38 pm

CASE # CV-0136
United States of America v. Mia Townsend

DEFENDANT'S OPENING STATEMENT

Your Honor,

Counsel for Defendant Deputy Mia Townsend respectfully presents this opening statement to provide the Court with the true context of the events of April 2nd, 2025.

I. THE REALITY OF APRIL 2ND

Your Honor, this case is not about the suppression of press freedom or the abuse of power. This case is about a law enforcement officer who, in the immediate aftermath of a violent assassination, acted swiftly and lawfully to maintain order and ensure public safety under the direct orders of her superior officer.

On April 2nd, 2025, what began as a routine political campaign event at the San Andreas Sheriff's Department headquarters in Las Venturas was instantly transformed into an active crime scene when Mayoral Candidate Marisa Kirisame was assassinated. In that critical moment, the building became a high-security zone where immediate action was required to protect remaining officials and secure the scene.

II. LAWFUL ORDERS AND PROPER PROCEDURE

The evidence will unequivocally demonstrate that Deputy Townsend's actions were taken in direct compliance with lawful orders issued by San Andreas Sheriff's Sergeant Kondo Tadao, her supervising officer present at the scene. Sergeant Tadao, recognizing the severity of the security breach, ordered all deputies under his command to clear the conference room for essential security screening procedures.

Deputy Townsend was not acting independently or at the behest of political figures, as the prosecution suggests. She was following the direct, lawful orders of her superior officer in an unprecedented emergency situation.

III. MS. LYNCH'S CONDUCT AND CREDIBILITY

Contrary to the prosecution's portrayal, the evidence will reveal significant contradictions in Ms. Lynch's account. While she claims to have maintained professional conduct, body camera footage from multiple officers present clearly documents repeated instances of Ms. Lynch shouting and engaging in escalated verbal interactions both before and after the assassination.

Ms. Lynch's failure to comply with lawful directives from law enforcement—including specific orders from Sergeant Tadao to clear the area for security purposes—demonstrates conduct that was disruptive to legitimate law enforcement operations during a critical security incident.

IV. REASONABLE RESPONSE TO EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES

Your Honor, the Constitution does not exist in a vacuum. The rights of the press, while fundamental, must be balanced against the immediate need to secure a crime scene and protect public safety following an assassination. Deputy Townsend's actions were objectively reasonable given:

• The assassination had just occurred at their location
• A remaining political candidate needed protection
• The building required immediate security screening
• Supervisor on scene took over and ordered the deputies to clear the area to screen the civilians for any potential threats
• Ms. Lynch was non-compliant with lawful law enforcement directives

V. NO CRIMINAL INTENT

The prosecution has failed to establish any evidence of corrupt intent, bribery, or conspiracy. Deputy Townsend acted in good faith, under lawful orders, during an extraordinary emergency. Her personal reflection during questioning about feeling an order "might be unlawful" demonstrates moral conscience, not criminal culpability—it shows an officer grappling with difficult circumstances, not one acting with corrupt intent.

U.S. Code Title V, Section (A)(2) speaks of malicious use of power. There is no evidence - none - that my client acted with malice, for personal gain, or to benefit anyone. She acted to protect lives in a fluid, dangerous emergency, following supervisor orders.

U.S. Code Title IX, Section (A) and (B) - conspiracy and deprivation of rights - require intent to injure, oppress, or intimidate. There is zero proof that Deputy Townsend sought to deprive Ms. Lynch of her rights. Instead, she sought to restore safety and order after a terrorist attack.

VI. CONCLUSION

Your Honor, on April 2nd, 2025, Deputy Mia Townsend faced an unimaginable situation: the assassination of a public figure at an event she was securing. Under the lawful orders of her supervisor, she took reasonable actions to restore order and ensure safety. She acted not with malice, not with corrupt intent, and not in furtherance of any conspiracy, but as a law enforcement officer performing her sworn duties under the most challenging circumstances.

The prosecution's case fails to account for the exigent circumstances, ignores the lawful chain of command, and relies on a complainant whose own conduct undermines her credibility. Deputy Townsend deserves vindication, not conviction.

We respectfully urge this Court to find Deputy Mia Townsend Not Guilty of all charges.

Respectfully submitted,

James Tenpenny
Licensed Attorney
Counsel for Defendant Mia Townsend

Gregory Walker
Licensed Attorney
Counsel for Defendant Mia Townsend

Post by **Kira Hernandez** » Sat May 31, 2025 6:51 pm

State of San Andreas
First Judicial District Court
United States Courthouse
3321 Downtown Avenue, Los Santos, San Andreas

United States of America
v.
Mia Townsend

CASE # CV-0136
HONORABLE JUDGE PRESIDING:
Kira Hernandez

The Court appreciates the opening statement from both parties. The Case CV-0136, now, has entered the cross examination phase, may both parties begin their statements, present evidence, and whatsoever.

Forty-Eight (48) hours is given to each party after their reply. Objections are permitted only during the timeframe given between each statement.

Defense, the stage is yours.

(( Please forum PM or discord PM me if there's a particular reason as to why this timeframe is unreasonable ))

Signed,
Honorable District Judge Kira Hernandez

Post by **Bob Ironballs** » Sat May 31, 2025 10:09 pm

CASE # CV-0136
United States of America v. Mia Townsend

Your Honor,

The defense presents irrefutable evidence that completely demolishes the prosecution's case and proves Deputy Mia Townsend acted lawfully under direct orders during an emergency situation.

We request the Court to admit into evidence the following exhibits:

EXHIBIT A: Body camera footage from Deputy Mia Townsend, Other Officers, and the CCTV Footage of the whole incident
EXHIBIT B: Comparative analysis of Ms. Lynch's sworn testimony versus prosecution's own evidence

Reserve Witness: Sergeant Kondo Tadao

DEFENSE EXHIBIT A

CCTV Footage | Body Camera Footage | Deputy Mia Townsend - Sergeant Kondo Tadao
April 2nd, 2025
(( OOC: From Admin Logs which we got because we rped getting the Footage for every single thing in detail from Kondo, pm me if you want to see the logs & screens))

Spoiler

MS. LYNCH'S DISRUPTIVE QUESTIONING (PRE-ATTACK):

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02-04-2025 18:15:00 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): SASD allowed you to use this hall?
02-04-2025 18:16:17 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): I have a question
02-04-2025 18:16:21 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Who exactly allowed you?
02-04-2025 18:16:26 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Can you tell me that sheriff name
02-04-2025 18:16:50 - [s] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Ma'am, are you ignoring me?
02-04-2025 18:16:54 - [s] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): I'm asking a question
02-04-2025 18:17:06 - [s] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Who exactly allowed you to use this state department hall
02-04-2025 18:17:13 - [s] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Jus need a name
02-04-2025 18:17:25 - [s] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): You claim, someone from SASD did
02-04-2025 18:17:49 - [s] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): So, no one from SASD allowed you?
02-04-2025 18:21:51 - [s] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Ma'am, are you going to ignore my questions?
02-04-2025 18:22:34 - [s] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Who allowed her to use a LEA HQ that fall under the STATE for a political campaing?
02-04-2025 18:22:39 - [do] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): campaign*
02-04-2025 18:22:49 - [s] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): She claimed, SASD did

TERRORIST ATTACK - DOCUMENTED IN REAL TIME:

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02-04-2025 18:22:45 - Marko_Diaz (2)(6691) -> Mia_Townsend (41)(734) [grenade] [torso] [82.5xp] [Victim wep: M4] [Victim location] [Issuer location]
02-04-2025 18:22:48 - Mia_Townsend (41)(734) -> Dexter_Nig (86)(45947) [M4] [torso] [9.9xp] [Victim wep: fist] [Victim location] [Issuer location]
02-04-2025 18:22:48 - Mia_Townsend (41)(734) -> RASTAR_DONGA (96)(78680) [M4] [right arm] [9.9xp] [Victim wep: fist] [Victim location] [Issuer location]
02-04-2025 18:22:49 - Mia_Townsend (41)(734) -> Marko_Diaz (2)(6691) [M4] [right leg] [9.9xp] [Victim wep: AK-47] [Victim location] [Issuer location]

MEDICAL TREATMENT AFTER ATTACK:

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02-04-2025 18:24:19 - [revive] Mia_Townsend (41)(734) treated by Billy_Red (7)(2508), type: FD
02-04-2025 18:25:16 - [revive] Mia_Townsend (41)(734) treated by Kondo_Tadao (3)(1502), type: Cop

SERGEANT TADAO'S EVACUATION ORDER:

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02-04-2025 18:36:02 - [s] Kondo_Tadao (3)(1502): GET OUT
02-04-2025 18:36:15 - [s] Kondo_Tadao (3)(1502): WE GOING TO SCREEN EVERYONE

DEPUTY TOWNSEND'S ENFORCEMENT ACTION:

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02-04-2025 18:38:26 - [l] Mask_44431 (Mia_Townsend (41)(734)): Allright sir or ma'am or what ever
02-04-2025 18:38:31 - [l] Mask_44431 (Mia_Townsend (41)(734)): please follow me outside
02-04-2025 18:38:32 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Yes?
02-04-2025 18:38:35 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): For what?
02-04-2025 18:38:42 - [l] Mask_44431 (Mia_Townsend (41)(734)): You're going out
02-04-2025 18:38:46 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): For?
02-04-2025 18:38:57 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Hello?
02-04-2025 18:39:01 - [s] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Hello?
02-04-2025 18:39:10 - [s] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Do ya hear me
02-04-2025 18:39:16 - [s] Mask_44431 (Mia_Townsend (41)(734)): DO YOU HEAR ME
02-04-2025 18:39:19 - [s] Mask_44431 (Mia_Townsend (41)(734)): GET OUT?
02-04-2025 18:39:21 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): I hear you but you don't
02-04-2025 18:39:23 - [s] Mask_44431 (Mia_Townsend (41)(734)): Out of the room
02-04-2025 18:39:26 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): What's your name and badge
02-04-2025 18:39:30 - [s] Mask_44431 (Mia_Townsend (41)(734)): Get Out
02-04-2025 18:40:35 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): I'll leave but can you show me your badge
02-04-2025 18:40:35 - [l] Mask_44431 (Mia_Townsend (41)(734)): Now leave the room sir
02-04-2025 18:40:45 - [l] Mask_44431 (Mia_Townsend (41)(734)): Inspector Townsend badge 123
02-04-2025 18:40:48 - [l] Mask_44431 (Mia_Townsend (41)(734)): Now leave
02-04-2025 18:40:49 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Alright
02-04-2025 18:41:00 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): I'll sue you

POST-ENFORCEMENT INTERACTION WITH SERGEANT TADAO:

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02-04-2025 18:41:28 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Sergeant?
02-04-2025 18:41:31 - [l] Kondo_Tadao (3)(1502): yes.
02-04-2025 18:41:33 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): You are a Sergeant?
02-04-2025 18:41:43 - [l] Kondo_Tadao (3)(1502): yes
02-04-2025 18:41:59 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Your officer just kicked me out with "Mayoral candidate's men told me to"
02-04-2025 18:42:05 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Without stating any proper reason
02-04-2025 18:42:25 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): I'm with the press
02-04-2025 18:42:33 - [l] Kondo_Tadao (3)(1502): we are screening people.
02-04-2025 18:42:40 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): That's ok but my question is
02-04-2025 18:42:50 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Why did she kick me out?
02-04-2025 18:43:00 - [l] Kondo_Tadao (3)(1502): to screen everyone.
02-04-2025 18:43:05 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): ?
02-04-2025 18:43:11 - [l] Kondo_Tadao (3)(1502): and clear the room and prepare for conference.
02-04-2025 18:43:11 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): She didn't mention any such things?
02-04-2025 18:44:21 - [l] Mask_38279 (Piper_Lynch (53)(294)): Do you have authority over sheriff Townsend?
02-04-2025 18:44:26 - [l] Kondo_Tadao (3)(1502): yes.
02-04-2025 18:44:55 - [l] Kondo_Tadao (3)(1502): We cleared the room to screen everyone.
02-04-2025 18:45:03 - [l] Kondo_Tadao (3)(1502): once you are clear you can go back in

RECORD ANALYSIS:
• Deputy Townsend was injured in terrorist attack (18:22:45)
• Required medical treatment twice (18:24:19, 18:25:16)
• Began enforcement action 16 minutes after attack (18:38:26)
• Professional identification provided when requested (18:40:45)
• All actions occurred during active security emergency

TIMELINE CORRELATION:
• Sergeant Tadao's evacuation order: 18:36:02
• Deputy Townsend's enforcement: 18:38:26 (2 minutes 24 seconds after order)
• Ms. Lynch's compliance: 18:40:49 (4 minutes 47 seconds after order)

DEFENSE EXHIBIT B

PERJURY EVIDENCE - COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Ms. Lynch's Sworn Testimony vs. Prosecution's Own Evidence

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MS. LYNCH'S SWORN TESTIMONY (Prosecution Exhibit C):
- "No, I made sure of the timing, I didn't shout"
- "No, I asked her professionally"

PROSECUTION'S OWN EXHIBIT B PROVES SHE LIED:

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[20:16:46] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: "Ma'am, are you ignoring me?!"
[20:16:50] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: "I'm asking a question!"
[20:17:01] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: "Who exactly allowed you...!"
[20:21:46] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: "Ma'am, are you going to ignore my questions?!"
[20:22:29] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: "Who allowed her to use a LEA HQ...!"
[20:29:34] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Sir!
[20:29:40] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: WILL YOU ANSWER THE MEDIA!
[20:29:53] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: I HAVE A QUESTION SIR!
[20:29:56] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: YOU ARE IGNORING ME!
[20:30:01] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: I'M WITH THE PRESS!
[20:39:05] Mask_38279 shouts [British accent]: Do ya hear me!
[20:39:11] Mask_44431 shouts [Redneck accent]: DO YOU HEAR ME!
[20:39:14] Mask_44431 shouts [Redneck accent]: GET OUT?!

THE PROSECUTION'S OWN EVIDENCE PROVES THEIR WITNESS COMMITTED PERJURY!

I. PRIMARY EVIDENCE - BODY CAMERA FOOTAGE

Your Honor, the body camera footage tells the complete story and exposes the prosecution's false narrative.

II. THE PROSECUTION'S CLAIMS DESTROYED

Your Honor, this footage completely destroys every element of the prosecution's case:

CLAIM: Deputy Townsend acted on orders from "candidate's men"
TRUTH: She acted on direct orders from Sergeant Tadao, her superior officer

CLAIM: No emergency justification existed
TRUTH: Terrorist attack created immediate security crisis requiring evacuation

CLAIM: Ms. Lynch was professional and compliant
TRUTH: She defied lawful orders and disrupted security operations

CLAIM: Deputy Townsend acted corruptly
TRUTH: She enforced her supervisor's lawful order during an emergency

III. PROSECUTION EVIDENCE PROVES PERJURY

Your Honor, the prosecution has inadvertently provided evidence that destroys their own case and proves their key witness committed perjury.

As demonstrated in Defense Exhibit B, Ms. Lynch's sworn testimony is directly contradicted by the prosecution's own evidence.

IV. THE "CANDIDATE'S MEN" CONTEXT EXPLAINED

Your Honor, the prosecution may attempt to distract from Ms. Lynch's proven perjury by focusing on Deputy Townsend's reference to "candidate's men." This does not change the fundamental facts:

1. TADAO'S ORDER CAME FIRST: The timeline proves Sergeant Tadao issued his evacuation order at 18:36:02, and Deputy Townsend began enforcement at 18:38:26.

2. EXPLAINING CONTEXT IS NOT FOLLOWING ORDERS: When Deputy Townsend mentioned candidates, she was explaining the broader situation context to Ms. Lynch, not indicating she was taking orders from civilians.

3. EMERGENCY COORDINATION: In crisis situations, law enforcement coordinates with all parties present, including civilians who may have relevant information, while maintaining command authority.

4. ULTIMATE AUTHORITY CLEAR: The footage shows Deputy Townsend reported directly to Sergeant Tadao immediately after the incident, confirming the proper chain of command.

5. INTERROGATION STATEMENTS UNRELIABLE: Your Honor, the prosecution may point to Deputy Townsend's interrogation statements where she expressed confusion about civilian requests. However, contemporaneous evidence is always more reliable than post-hoc recollections during a stressful federal interrogation. The body camera footage clearly shows the sequence: Tadao's evacuation order came first, followed by Deputy Townsend's enforcement action. Any statements made weeks later during an intimidating interrogation must be viewed in context of the stress and pressure of that environment, while the real-time footage provides the unvarnished truth of what actually occurred.

The mention of candidates does not negate the fact that Deputy Townsend was acting under direct law enforcement orders during an active security emergency.

V. BACKUP WITNESS AVAILABLE

Your Honor, if the Court requires additional clarification, Sergeant Kondo Tadao is available to testify regarding:
- His authority to issue evacuation orders
- The emergency circumstances requiring immediate action
- Deputy Townsend's compliance with his direct orders
- Ms. Lynch's disruptive and non-compliant behavior

However, the body camera footage speaks for itself and provides irrefutable proof of Deputy Townsend's innocence.

VI. PROSECUTION'S CASE LACKS SUBSTANCE

Your Honor, the prosecution seeks to criminalize what was ultimately a minor incident with no lasting harm:

1. NO ACTUAL HARM OCCURRED: The evidence shows Ms. Lynch was not arrested, not injured, not charged with any crime, and was ultimately allowed to return after security screening. She suffered no tangible damages whatsoever from this brief interaction.

2. IMMEDIATE LITIGIOUS INTENT: The footage reveals Ms. Lynch's true motivation when she immediately declared "I'll sue you" upon compliance with the evacuation order. This demonstrates her intent to create a legal issue rather than any genuine harm suffered, calling into question the authenticity of her subsequent complaints.

3. PROPORTIONALITY MATTERS: The prosecution seeks decades in federal prison for asking someone to temporarily leave during an active security emergency. This extreme overreach demonstrates the weakness of their underlying case.

VII. LEGAL CONCLUSION

Your Honor, this evidence proves beyond any doubt:

1. No Criminal Intent: Deputy Townsend followed lawful orders from her supervisor
2. Lawful Authority: Sergeant Tadao had clear emergency authority
3. Justified Circumstances: Terrorist attack required immediate security measures
4. No Corruption: Deputy Townsend acted for public safety, not personal gain
5. No Conspiracy: She followed established chain of command

The prosecution's case is built on false claims that are contradicted by irrefutable video evidence.

The defense respectfully requests that Your Honor find Deputy Mia Townsend not guilty on all charges and order her immediate acquittal.

James Tenpenny
Licensed Attorney
Counsel for Defendant Mia Townsend

Gregory Walker
Licensed Attorney
Counsel for Defendant Mia Townsend

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