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Request for Civil Inquiry; Alunya v Loftegen
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Alunya	Nov 4 2016, 07:40 AM Post #1
Cat Posts: 142 Group: Members Member #280 Joined: Mar 4, 2016 Alignment Chaotic Evil Military Stance Uninterested Political Views Capitalist Nation in Lazarus Alunya	Complainant: Alunya Accused: Loftegen Offence: Harrassment (Unified Legal Code - Civil Code of the Republic of Lazarus, Article I, Section 1, Clause (b).) Summary of Events: On the evening of Sunday, October 30, 2016, the complainant Alunya briefly played the minigame Z-Day by researching hordes of zombies and subsequently unleashing them upon other residents of Lazarus. Alunya did so again in the early morning hours of Monday, October 31, 2016. While this may not be a popular way to play this minigame, it is not illegal nor a violation of RMB policies. On the morning of Monday, October 31, between 9:15 and 9:30 AM PDT, as the complainant Alunya was preparing to log on for another round of play, he noticed in the Regional Happenings that the nation [nation]Funkadelia[/nation] was ejected from Lazarus by Loftegen. Shortly thereafter a post from Loftegen appeared on the Regional Message Board stating that, "Horde Spammers will be ejected." A subsequent check of the Regional Happenings for ejections revealed that Loftegen had already ejected a number of (presumed) Horde Spammers. The complainant Alunya is well aware that under Mandate 9, Article II, Clause 4, "No person may be banned or ejected from the region without being publicly charged with a crime unless they have violated the rules of NationStates or the policies of the Regional Message Board." He is also aware that Loftegen is a Court Official who should be familiar with the Constitution and laws of the Humane Republic of Lazarus. He assumes that as a Court Official Loftegen has sworn an oath to "pledge my loyalty to Lazarus and her people, whose democratic beliefs I share, whose rights and liberties I respect, and whose laws I will uphold and obey." That the accused Loftegen was contravening the law gave pause to the complainant Alunya, who decided that discretion was the better part of valor, and declined to log on to play the minigame Z-Day as he had intended. A check of the activity levels of other officials in the Lazarene government indicated that none others were active, so there was no one but Loftegen to appeal to for redress. The threats made, and the follow through in ejections, were deemed by Alunya to be credible. Both Powthran and Funkadelia, well known and respected members of Lazarus, had already been ejected by Loftegen. Alunya felt that asking Loftegen not to eject him would likely result in summary ejection for being a Horde Spammer. As Alunya has been seeking to attain citizenship under Mandate 9, Article I, Section 2 since March 3, 2016, an ejection by Loftegen would eliminate almost 8 months of time served as a law-abiding, Sovereign-endorsing WA nation. Unlike a citizen, who is protected from loss of citizenship in the event of an involuntary departure from Lazarus, the complainant Alunya is afforded no similar protection in the event of an unwarranted and illegal ejection. Having already unleashed hordes of zombies, the complainant Alunya felt threatened by Loftegen's outright aggression against other Horde Spammers, and intimidated by his threat to eject the same, Alunya ceased playing the minigame as the accused intended. The complainant Alunya was fearful that Loftegen might discover Alunya's horde spamming, distressed that he might subsequently be ejected without any recourse, and discomforted that he would have to start all over anew, either in Lazarus or another region. Subsequent discover of evidence gathered for this complaint shows that Loftegen made earlier and additional threats against Horde Spammers, and carried out further ejections until he was stripped of Border Control by then-Sovereign Benevolent Thomas. Every ejection was of a nation that had unleashed hordes of zombies. Preliminary Evidence: Evidence that Alunya unleashed hordes of zombies Twelve (12) screenshots Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:23 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:23 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:23 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:22 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:22 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:22 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:21 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:21 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:21 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:20 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:20 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:20 AM PDT Evidence of threat from Loftegen to Alunya et al as members of the class of Horde Spammers Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:32 AM PDT *Evidence of all threats from Loftegen to Horde Spammers* as a class Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:30 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:30 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:30 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:29 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:29 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:28 AM PDT Evidence that Loftegen ejected nations Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:16 AM PDT Screenshot taken Nov. 1, 2016 at 9:25 AM PDT Evidence that nations ejected by Loftegen unleashed hordes of zombies The nineteen (19) nations ejected by Loftegen [nation]The New Shadow Nation[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 4:15 PM PDT [nation]Kvasnicka[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 4:17 PM PDT [nation]Powthran[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 4:19 PM PDT [nation]Harambe Lovers[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 4:20 PM PDT [nation]D0000000000000000m[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 8:47 PM PDT, Screenshot 11/1/2016 8:47 PM PDT, Screenshot 11/1/2016 8:47 PM PDT [nation]Min Kyrat[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 8:49 PM PDT [nation]Focalin[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 8:53 PM PDT [nation]Vonhold[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 8:55 PM PDT [nation]United States of Mothers Against Sex[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 8:57 PM PDT [nation]Aryaputra[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 8:58 PM PDT [nation]Demeit[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 9:01 PM PDT [nation]Wraendrar[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 9:02 PM PDT [nation]Butter islands[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 9:04 PM PDT [nation]Mugennation[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 9:07 PM PDT [nation]Sensatia[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 9:08 PM PDT [nation]Funkadelia[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 9:11 PM PDT [nation]South barinia[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 9:13 PM PDT [nation]Man and Sodor[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 9:15 PM PDT [nation]The Unified Atheist League[/nation], Screenshot 11/1/2016 9:17 PM PDT Evidence that Alunya has long sought citizenship under Mandate 9, Article I, Section 2 Original RMB statement of intent to seek citizenship by Mandate 9, Article I, Section 2 RMB post regarding anticipated date of citizenship Additional Notes:** The complainant Alunya does not bring this matter to the Court's attention lightly. He is well aware that Loftegen is a popular figure, and that the Court, Government, and indeed the community of Lazarenes may be predisposed to close ranks to protect him. Alunya is also aware that as a resident, he is not permitted to make a criminal complaint nor a legal inquiry. As a wronged party, however, he is entitled to file a civil complaint. This should not be construed as an end-around; Alunya was harrassed by Loftegen (as were other Horde Spammers). He asks the Court to consider this complaint strictly in that light. Finally, although the evidence presented is strong enough to support a recall, or possibly a criminal complaint, Alunya makes no attempt to persuade or dissuade others from pursuing those avenues. He seeks only some form of redress for the harrassment he has endured.[edit_reason]Spelling errors[/edit_reason] Edited by Alunya, Nov 4 2016, 01:34 PM.



Constie	Nov 4 2016, 12:15 PM Post #2
Chief Justice Emeritus of the Grand Court Posts: 830 Group: Accused Member #132 Joined: Apr 28, 2015 Alignment Lawful Good Military Stance Neutral Political Views Independent	In addition, some of these nations have been here for years, and loft wrecked their residency stat



Funkadelia	Nov 4 2016, 02:16 PM Post #3
Posts: 2,155 Group: King of the Undead Member #86 Joined: Apr 22, 2015 Alignment Chaotic Neutral Military Stance Raider Political Views Socialist Nation in Lazarus Funkadelia	May it please the court, As an afflicted party on this case, I request that Loftegen recuse himself from deliberation. Edited by Funkadelia, Nov 4 2016, 02:18 PM.



Loftegen	Nov 4 2016, 05:57 PM Post #4
Supreme Autocrat Posts: 11,070 Group: Members Member #108 Joined: Apr 23, 2015 Alignment Lawful Good Military Stance Neutral Political Views Independent	Funkadelia Nov 4 2016, 02:16 PM May it please the court, As an afflicted party on this case, I request that Loftegen recuse himself from deliberation. Perfectly understandable, and I will, of course, do so.



Aguero	Nov 5 2016, 03:12 AM Post #5
Taeyeon's Bae Posts: 1,228 Group: Citizen Member #218 Joined: Oct 31, 2015 Alignment Chaotic Evil Military Stance Mercenary Political Views Independent Nation in Lazarus Caldariat	Well shit got serious real quick



Loftegen	Nov 5 2016, 05:30 AM Post #6
Supreme Autocrat Posts: 11,070 Group: Members Member #108 Joined: Apr 23, 2015 Alignment Lawful Good Military Stance Neutral Political Views Independent	The charge is serious, but I am confident I will be vindicated by the evidence.



Wintermoot	Nov 5 2016, 07:04 AM Post #7
Like Love At First Sight <3 Posts: 632 Group: Accused Member #11 Joined: Apr 8, 2015 Alignment Lawful Good Military Stance Neutral Political Views Independent Nation in Lazarus Wintermoot III	In fairness, Loftegen's actions are standard procedure in many regions during the Z-Day event. While his authority to take these actions for the sake of a mini-game is...questionable at best, it's certainly understandable that he or someone else with the ability to do so would take the initiative given the leadership vacuum in the region.



Powthran	Nov 5 2016, 07:25 AM Post #8
Lazarene Posts: 523 Group: Members Member #103 Joined: Apr 22, 2015 Alignment Lawful Neutral Military Stance Uninterested Political Views Conservative Nation in Lazarus Powthran	I would also like to come and say that I have sent a similar civil inquiry to the Chief Justice as well, and add my name to this complaint.



Funkadelia	Nov 5 2016, 07:26 AM Post #9
Posts: 2,155 Group: King of the Undead Member #86 Joined: Apr 22, 2015 Alignment Chaotic Neutral Military Stance Raider Political Views Socialist Nation in Lazarus Funkadelia	Wintermoot Nov 5 2016, 07:04 AM In fairness, Loftegen's actions are standard procedure in many regions during the Z-Day event. While his authority to take these actions for the sake of a mini-game is...questionable at best, it's certainly understandable that he or someone else with the ability to do so would take the initiative given the leadership vacuum in the region. Just because every other region did it, does not mean that it's okay. I take serious umbrage with it. I also don't think it's acceptable to excuse the use of power essentially while the delegate is away, that essentially advocates despotism. Edited by Funkadelia, Nov 5 2016, 07:27 AM.



Loftegen	Nov 5 2016, 07:45 AM Post #10
Supreme Autocrat Posts: 11,070 Group: Members Member #108 Joined: Apr 23, 2015 Alignment Lawful Good Military Stance Neutral Political Views Independent	Funkadelia Nov 5 2016, 07:26 AM I also don't think it's acceptable to excuse the use of power essentially while the delegate is away, that essentially advocates despotism. I must have missed his absence notification post. In any case, I support this going to trial, and hope the Chief Justice will so decide. We will need another judge, though.



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