Breaking news (Tues, Feb. 12,
2002 --10:00 AM):
ED ROSENTHAL
RAIDED AND ARRESTED BY DEA
Pot TV News
OAKLAND, CA - Cannabis authority Ed Rosenthal was raided
at 6 AM this Tuesday morning by DEA agents. Several
witness said that Rosenthal was also arrested, but no
official confirmation from the DEA has been
forthcoming.
According to reports from California NORML Dale Gieringer
and legal expert, Chris Conrad, the raid was still in
progress, as of 10 AM and no county or state agencies
appear to be involved. Unconfirmed reports indicate top
215 attorney William Panzer will be representing the 55
year-old author of the long-running "Ask Ed"
column in High Times and Cannabis Culture.
The raid appears to be carefully timed to coincide with
Asa Hutchinson's scheduled talk at the Commonwealth Club
in nearby San Francisco.
"It sends a creepy message to the entire cannabis
community," said Steve Kubby, who co-authored
"Why Marijuana Should Be Legal," with Mr.
Rosenthal.
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