"The Provincetown, MA Police lied to cover brutality. Each time a cop lies under oath, they disrespect their badge, becoming criminals. I paid $690 in charges, but will spend tens of thousands to clear my name, protect others and honor the Constitution. These kind of incidents continue to happen in Provincetown! The town might be pretty, but police and officials make it ugly for all. MA Attorney General Martha Coakley the Fraud held my hand after this incident and told me it was an 'abuse of power.' Then, sent a letter stating she could not help. Coakley never took on one brutality case, so she could win police union support for her failed Senate run. Coakley makes every citizen of this state UNSAFE! Fire her now! --Barry Scott
(Page maintained by friends & supporters of Barry Scott)
Many
hate crimes occurred in Provincetown, Massachusetts recently. Summer 2009 began with the beating
of two women.
July 4th
weekend, 18 people were taken off the streets and held without
charges; refused breathalyzers; something the Provincetown cops have done
for years. July 25th a man was beaten by 3 local kids and left in an alley with
a broken nose. They called him 'faggot.' These incidents were buried by the
gay press who don't want to upset a town that brings them ad
dollars!
Other recent Provincetown hate crimes include Richard Hall: beaten and left unconscious; Daniel Coburn had rocks thrown at him and was called 'faggot.' When reported to the P-town Police, they arrested him for an outstanding vehicle ticket. They later said the use of the word 'faggot' was protected as free speech! Numerous other incidents have come to light where the victims are too nervous to report it or want to remain private. Two had bikes thrown at them during an AIDS ride. A worldwide travel warning has been issued for Provincetown, MA.
In one of the most well-known hate crimes, Barry Scott of "The
Lost 45s" was smashed face first into a house and kicked repeatedly while not resisting arrest for a noise by-law, upon FIRST meeting Provincetown police and responding to their demand to shut down a small backyard party at 10:20pm on a Saturday in July. The police report 'his head inadvertantly came in contact
with a window frame'--which is laughable. Corrupt District Attorney
Michael O'Keefe did his own 'internal
investigation' relying solely on police reports and found no wrong doing!
The "blue shield'--Police lying to protect each other--went up immediately.
Police state Barry said "We hate the Police" in a private backyard (in a town where 'faggot' was deemed appropriate in the above cases!). Horrified witnesses heard
no such thing, they say he wasn't resisting arrest and was asking untrained
summer cops Anthony Bova and Michael Barone not to hurt his 5'4"
130 lb frame. The 1st Amendment of the Constitution allows for criticism of the police, but Barry's closing announcement was described by witnesses as calm and non-provocative. To cover their actions, the Provincetown Police pressed frivolous
charges against Mr. Scott that he continues to fight. Although never
in trouble with the law at age 44, they did not take a mug shot; because the
photo would have shown their brutality. This was an Alcoholics Anonymous party, hosted by Ed Foley, so police reports about 'excessive drinking' were also lies.
Scott's partner, Bryan Richardson, walking with a cane, was thrown onto a cruiser and injured during his incarceration when he asked the police
what they were doing to Barry. No charges were filed against him; he was a
witness forceably removed from a private backyard. They refused breathalyzer requests, as he was not drunk. He soiled his pants lying
on a jail floor for hours, unable to move from a back spasm, while Provincetown
police laughed. THIS WAS a HATE CRIME! Many people have a difficult time
believing a gay mecca such as Provincetown has hate-filled police; but
the untrained summer cops (who are not mentored)
and the full-timers don't always get along with tourists.
The Police Chief stepped down and the town asked for training on hate crimes, but the charges against Barry Scott remained. The police refused to release employment records although it is known they were involved in violent arrests. While there are many good officers, these Provincetown Police are criminals who tarnish the badges of all good cops. The only complainant is Yvonne Cabral, owner of the P-Town trolley,
who started the anti-gay marriage petition. Her calls came between 6 and 10 on a Saturday night in July. The town has no decibel reader, so noise can't be measured.
The party was NEVER loud.
A trial was held in Orleans July 23rd, 2008, where Brian Merrick became the 9th different Judge in 15 court visits. Merrick represented the police union as a lawyer! Merrick allowed testimony that 'miraculously' appeared 3 DAYS before trial from two EMTs, despite a year of requests for all witness information. They said Barry told them he got his injuries by 'resisting arrest.' Merrick told the jury these were small misdemeanor charges--allowing nothing about the brutality--leading them to pay little attention and decide on a verdict in 20 minutes.
Stereotypical hairdresser Ed
Foley of 4 Holway Street/Provincetown said ALL of his previous statements (in 4 newspapers and e-mails)
that Scott was injured by the police while not resisting, were wrong. Reporters were disgusted as the Judge refused to allow any statements
Ed Foley made to be read to the Jury. Turncoat
Foley was allowed to lie on the stand. Ed
Foley, as the homeowner at his party could have
asked the music be shut anytime. Ed
Foley refused to do that, even after receiving a ticket during his second police
visit. Scott didn't even see the police until their final visit. Each ED FOLEY name contains statements he lied about in court! Ed Foley is GUILTY of perjury and "Judge" Merrick allowed this!
Problems with the Jury were made public, showing their decision was not unanimous
and they talked illegally with an alternate! The Judge did not investigate this misconduct, refusing to question
jurors. Merrick's reputation as someone brought in to ensure
a case goes the way a District Attorney wants, is obvious. The Provincetown Town Manager, dismissed Police Chief and entire staff were present at the trial, for misdemeanor charges--obviously knowing the ramifications. Scott was found guilty and ordered to pay $690. He is now appealing. At his last hearing in October 2009, a Quincy police officer said Scott didn't resist arrest, but the 'Judge' didn't care. Scott continues to fight.
Watch the corrupt trial! See Provincetown Police, EMTs and resident Ed Foley lie to protect themselves. Says Scott: "A town that allows its Police, EMTs and residents to lie under oath in a court of law, is a town with no soul. The gay community does not want to believe anything bad could happen in their town; but it does often, according to numerous workers at the Orleans Court."
To show your disgust for this corruption and disregard for the Constitution, demand that cowardly Attorney General Martha Coakley be fired! Coakley needs to be held accountable for police and hate crimes! Read Letters! Coakley obviously knew something was wrong in Provincetown, but did nothing to help Barry or his partner. She has never held the police accountable for any brutality cases, to win their Union's endorsement for her failed senate bid! Martha Coakley can be reached at (617) 727-2200 or via e-mail: Martha
Coakley
To learn more about Provincetown's hate, read the following articles:
Provincetown, Massachusetts Travel Warning!!
Summer Season '09 Starts in Provincetown as usual: Hate crime!
Jury Violations uncovered after trial! Provincetown, Massachusetts: A Place For Hate! (FOUR part series!) What's Wrong with Provincetown and District Attorney Michael O'Keefe?! Police Blamed for Undue Force! Attorney General Martha Coakley knew something was wrong in Provincetown! Scott to appeal verdict! Why appeal a small case? DJ Plans appeal: Can there be Justice on Cape Cod?! Scott plans appeal. Ed Foley: Guilty of Perjury! Provincetown Crosses The Line!
Provincetown: Wake Up before Tourists do!
Editorial blasts P-Town Leaders and Police!
Boston Globe: Police Brutality!
D.A.'s Office to investigate crime; Michael O'Keefe's corruption!
P-Town Police justified in DJ beating says District Attorney Michael O'Keefe!
What Hell Is This in Provincetown?
Excessive Force used by Police!
Treatment of DJ seen as townwide problem!
HRC says let's forget incidents!
P-Town Police need HATE Crimes training!
