Rev Christie News

• Civil Beat: Federal Justice Officials Ignore Questions About Hawaii Pot Minister (12-14-11) …journalists doing stories on terror suspects might have more success in obtaining information about those cases than Civil Beat has had in the case of Roger Christie, the Hilo marijuana minister awaiting trial on federal drug charges.
• Cannabis Warrior: A Response from Roger Christie Roger Christie sent a response out after reading the article posted here yesterday. His response is one of courage and honor….
• Pacifist Cannabis Minister Rev. Roger Christie Denied Bail for 7th Time (August 8, 2012) Rev. Roger Christie, the non-violent “marijuana minister” jailed for over 2 years, has been denied bail by U.S. District Court Judge Leslie Kobayashi.
• Star Advertiser: Pot preacher Christie loses bid for freedom (August 8, 2012) Christie has been in custody for more than two years since his arrest in July 2010, but U.S. District Judge Leslie Koba­ya­shi noted Tuesday that he faces three marijuana charges carrying prison terms of five to 40 years, and she said she was concerned ab
• Awaiting trial, "marijuana minister" remains behind bars after two years (August 8, 2012) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Roger Christie, the man who claims he’s a pakalolo preacher whose religion is marijuana, tried unsuccessfully for a sixth time Tuesday to be released from custody while he’s awaiting a federal trial.
• Hawaii Pot Minister to Stay in the Slammer (August 8, 2012) On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Leslie Kobayashi denied Christie’s request to be released on bail to his home in Hilo or to a halfway house in Kalihi.
• Hilo Pot Minister Denied Bail — Again (August 8, 2012) He’s been imprisoned in the federal detention center in Honolulu for two years. He’s charged with possession, manufacturing and distributing marijuana, which is a schedule I drug.
• Christian Minister Still Behind Bars on Marijuana Charge (Nov 27, 2012) As Cannabis Becomes Legal in Colorado and Washington, Hawaiian Minister Remains Locked Up
• Healthful Herbalist Barbara Fahs on Rev. Roger Christie (Jan 18, 2013) Healthful Herbalist Barbara Fahs interviews Share Christie
• Tribune Herald: Christie Faces for More Charges (Jan 25, 2013) Trial has again been delayed for marijuana advocate Roger Christie and prosecutors have filed additional charges against him as well.
• Hawaii State Senators: Feds Violating Christie’s Constitutional Rights A group of Hawaii State Senators introduced a resolution Monday asking President Obama to investigate the conduct of federal law enforcement authorities prosecuting Hilo Minister, Rev. Roger Christie.
• Resolutions Call Holding of Roger Christie ‘Illegal and Unconstitutional’ Senate Resolution 12 was co-introduced by six senators, including Big Island Sen. Russell Ruderman (D-Puna) and Sen. Sam Slom of Oahu, the body’s sole Republican. Senate Concurrent Resolution 31 was co-introduced by the same six and two other senators.
• Senators seek Christie’s release (3-21-13) The Hawaii Senate committee on public safety has approved two resolutions urging the federal government to release a pro-marijuana reverend from federal prison until his trial.
• Hearings Scheduled for Release of Marijuana Activist Roger Christie A hearing has been scheduled for Senate resolutions that urge the federal government to release marijuana advocate Roger Christie on bail pending trial.
• Hawaii senators seek release of Roger Christie HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii Senate committee on public safety has approved two resolutions urging the federal government to release a pro-marijuana reverend from federal prison until his trial. Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/Hawaii-se
• Judge denies motion to dismiss marijuana case HONOLULU (AP) — A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss felony charges against Rev. Roger Christie, an advocate for the religious use of marijuana.
• Lawmakers visit cannabis minister in jail The way the federal government is treating a Big Island man who has been in federal custody for three years is outrageous, a Hawaii Island senator says.
• KPUA: Christie receives high powered visitors (4-4-13) Big Island marijuana advocate Roger Christie received a pair of high powered visitors on Wednesday when State Senators Russell Ruderman and Will Espero met with Christie at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu. Ka`ohu James reports.
• Civil Beat: State Senators Meet With Pot Minister Christie (4-4-13) Senator Russell Ruderman, joined by Senator Will Espero (pictured below), met with federal detainee Roger Christie at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) in Honolulu to discuss his incarceration, health, and rights as a United States citizen under the Unit
• Judge Denies Christie’s Pot Case Dismissal Request – [Civil Beat 5/7/13] U.S. District Cout Judge Leslie Kobayashi on Tuesday (May 7) issued an order denying Roger Christie’s motion to dismiss his indictment for marijuana possession and distribution.