United States of Argonath vs. Patrol Invest Group

[Kowalski.]

U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Vice City - Miami Division

CASE NO 040920221919

UNITED STATES OF ARGONATH VS. PATROL INVEST GROUP

I. Introduction

Greetings to the United States Supreme Court,

On the 23rd of November 2021, evidence of criminal misconduct and dangerous behaviour by two identified members of a collective entity known as the Patrol Invest Group was collected. The two members of this entity, Jerry Swindle and his now-deceased cohort, Buster Nutt, were identified as the members engaged in criminal conduct. An arrest warrant was requested and approved by the courts. Evidence of the identification of these members of the Patrol Invest Group is attached under Section III.

Mr. Swindle was arrested and interrogated based on his crimes, and as a result, was detained pending trial. While Mr. Nutt was killed in a shootout where he murdered a VCPD Sergeant and attempted to murder law enforcement personnel during the execution of the arrest warrant against him, the United States believes that the defendant's assets should be liquidized to compensate for the crime(s) committed by the defendant, so that some form of justice still prevails for the deplorable actions of this individual, the Vice City Police Department who are mourning the loss of an officer in the line of duty, and the Sergeant's family.

II. Case Breakdown

DEFENDANT ONE: JERRY SWINDLE

The initial crime Mr. Swindle was investigated for was impersonation of a state official, as per the mistrial "United States of Argonath vs. [DU]Orochi". This was handled in the case and Mr. Swindle was fined for his actions, and therefore will not be prosecuted for that crime in this case as per the Criminal Law's definition of double jeopardy.

On the 23rd of November 2021, Mr. Swindle was found to be engaging in dangerous behaviour, risking the life of the individual he was interacting with at the scene of a search warrant execution. Mr. Swindle made false claims of a GPS being a bomb creating an imminent threat that may have led to unnecessary force against the individual, causing a risk, especially in the vicinity of armed law enforcement at the scene of an operation [1].

Furthermore, on the same day during the same search warrant operation, Jerry Swindle is seen to be willfully engaging in illegal detainment and arrest in a willful and deliberate agreement and cooperation with Buster Nutt to break the law, which legally constitutes a conspiracy [2].

Mr. Swindle's conspiracy charges are related to Mr. Nutt's endangerment, dissuading a witness or victim, and breach of the Law Enforcement Code as well as the Constitution during an unlawful arrest used to dissuade a witness or victim. Mr. Swindle has neglected to inform the individual under arrest of his Miranda rights and has therefore breached both the Law Enforcement Code and the Constitution, and should therefore be charged with the same offences as Mr. Nutt for having actually committed the offence, albeit not single-handedly, as well as a charge of conspiracy for his cooperation with Mr. Nutt in these deplorable acts of injustice.

Based on the gravity of the offences committed, the number of offences committed by Mr. Swindle, the conspiring to commit offences with a cohort by Mr. Swindle, and the abhorrent abuse of law enforcement power as a part of this individual's terrible injustices, we are unwilling to offer a settlement to the defendant and urge the courts to show zero leniencies, financially nor in regards to imprisonment.


DEFENDANT TWO: BUSTER NUTT

The United States wishes to start by reiterating that this defendant was shot dead in self-defence by an on-duty federal agent and therefore cannot stand trial and/or be imprisoned. However, we also reaffirm, as stated in the case introduction that the United States believes that monetary penalties should still apply and that the defendant's assets should be liquidized to compensate for the crime(s) committed by the defendant so that some form of justice still prevails for the deplorable actions of this individual, as well as for the Vice City Police Department who are mourning the loss of an officer in the line of duty, and the deceased Sergeant's family.

On the 25th of September 2021, Mr. Nutt was recorded as having committed racial discrimination against an individual, violating their constitutional right to not be discriminated on the basis of race [1]. Although it is acknowledged that the person being referred to by Mr. Nutt is a fugitive, he is labelled a terrorist and racially profiled by Mr. Nutt over the police radio. A suspect wanted for battery is labelled as a terrorist, hence a threat to national security on the basis that he is black. This is a violation of the Constitution and a violation of the person's indeprivable rights, irrespective of whether they are a suspect or a civilian.

On the 23rd of November 2021, Mr. Nutt is recorded as committing an act of endangerment and risking an unarmed individual's life [2]. Mr. Nutt clearly seeks to intimidate the civilian while being subjected to a voluntary frisk search. Despite the civilian's compliance, Mr. Nutt proceeds to brandish a shotgun and aim at an unarmed civilian. This is considered excessive use of force against an unarmed civilian, nonetheless, not even a suspect, but a civilian. Furthermore, Mr. Swindle is also guilty of this offence as his false claims of a GPS being a bomb created an imminent threat that may have led to unnecessary force against the individual, causing a risk, especially in the vicinity of armed law enforcement at the scene of an operation.

Lastly, on the same day during the same operation on the 23rd of November 2021, Mr. Nutt was recorded having unlawfully detained an off-duty federal agent for observing proceedings of a search warrant execution from a safe distance outside a perimeter [3]. "Interference" is not a crime, and any resemblance to the criminal offence of "obstruction of justice" is not valid as the evidence shows the civilian to be complying. Furthermore, Mr. Nutt has not read the suspect any of his Miranda rights, a clear violation of the Constitution.

Furthermore, Mr. Nutt's false arrest is considered to be Dissuading A Witness or Victim as he has knowingly and maliciously prevented the civilian, the owner of the warehouse, from attending the proceeding while standing behind appropriate perimeters as authorized by law with the use of fear and an invalid arrest.

This also constitutes a conspiracy as PIG Jerry Swindle is seen to be willfully engaging in illegal detainment and arrest. This is seen as willful and deliberate agreement and cooperation to break the law, and thus constitutes a conspiracy.

Based on the gravity of the offences committed, the number of offences committed, the abhorrent violations of the Constitution and the unalienable civil rights of multiple individuals as well as the deplorable abuse of law enforcement power as a part of this individual's terrible injustices, we urge the courts to show no leniency whatsoever in any money and/or asset seizures to compensate for the crimes committed and to uphold justice irrespective of the defendant now being deceased.

III. Intelligence Dissemination and Case Evidence

IDENTIFICATION OF MEMBERS - Patrol Invest Group:

Spoiler for Identification:

Spoiler for Jerry Swindle:

United States of Argonath vs. [DU]Orochi

Vice City Police Department Applications Office - Application of Zoret5am:

Intention to commit a crime and smuggle a vehicle illegally, unauthorized export of a vehicle, smuggling a vehicle, disrespecting an LEO, bribing an LEO, reckless driving onto sidewalk, trespassing!
Sure are a bunch of charges against that guy.

Very glad to see you catching that dirtbag low-life good-for-nothing criminal scum no-good piece of trash asshole, and putting him to rot where he belongs.

Best of luck and wishing to work with you on the field to catch more of these aforementioned wrong-doers in the future.


Go get em'!
Jerry Swindle
PIG member

The cadet did a good job yesterday, not only did he help in capturing a filthy-ass disgusting lawbreaking no good jewelry thief, he also helped PIG in a planned neutralization of a high threat target.
This cadet has a message; "you better not f**king break the law while i'm here", and he is sending it loud and clear! 



A bit of work on driving is needed though.


f**k em' up,
Jerry Swindle
PIG member

I overlooked over that session as a representative from PIG. I am also satisfied with Sam's work, although he did seem to be pretty lenient while doing traffic stops.
Maybe that's why he is going for VCPD rather than PIG! 

Good luck on the coming sessions, cadet.


Best of luck,
Jerry Swindle
PIG member

Clear identification of Jerry Swindle as a PIG member on a VCPD application.

Spoiler for Buster Nutt:

Vice City Police Department Applications Office - Application of Zoret5am:

Best of luck from me aswell! That's impressive work done by a recruit! I am sure you will make it in an investigation division such as FBI.

I've also seen you on the field lately, shooting at outlaws who dare to break our state's laws. He also saved my ass once when I cheated on my wife and he covered it up saying that I was actually with him, he made a fast buck that night.

This guy is a great candidate for VCPD, better accept him already or else we might steal it from you!

Bust'em!
Buster Nutt
PIG member

I've heard the cadet did an amazing job today! I am going to let one of my collegues who have seen the cadet in the front lines today, nearly getting shot and murdered!


Bust'em
Buster Nutt
PIG Member

Clear identification of Buster Nutt as a PIG member on a VCPD application.

U.S. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION: Federal Arrest Warrant - Patrol Invest Group:

Spoiler for FBI Director Kowalski // Judge Sir Klaus 2022:

U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Vice City - Miami Division

U.S. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
FEDERAL ARREST WARRANT

Date of File: 8th August 2022. Agent filing the warrant: Director Kowalski

Subject of the warrant: Jerry Swindle ([EAF]DaniGold) Buster Nutt (Aky) Warrant type: Interrogation and Arrest.

Charges and Evidence: Spoiler for Jerry Swindle: Spoiler for Impersonation of a State Official: Section 4: Crimes against the State Article 4: Impersonation of an officer of the state/state employee/state official. United States of Argonath vs. [DU]Orochi Copy of the summons sent to [DU]Orochi via ArgoNet: Patrol Invest Group Master PIG Jerry Swindle Criminal Prosecution Case 26/04/2021 TO: [DU]Orochi FROM: Offices of Vice City Police Department, Washington Beach This is a legal notice with the purpose of informing you that you have been taken to the court of law . This is to be treated as a court summons. You must show up at court to submit your plea. Signed, PIG Master Jerry Swindle, Patrol Invest Group Prosecutor in the name of United States of Argonath Mr. Swindle is not authorized to represent the United States nor the State of Florida in any capacity and directly impersonates a state official by naming himself as a federal prosecutor. Furthermore, the Patrol Invest Group is not a legally recognized law enforcement agency in the State of Florida or the United States, and therefore is unauthorized to be operating out of the Offices of the Vice City Police Department, further reinforcing the impersonation of state officials. We hereby, upon filing this warrant, request authorization to file this unsanctioned prosecution of an individual as a mistrial, null and void, and drop any charges against the defendant in the case. Spoiler for Endangerment: Section 5: Crimes against Person(s) Article 12: Endangerment - Knowingly engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to another. Mr. Swindle makes false claims of a GPS being a bomb creating an imminent threat that may have led to unnecessary force against the individual, causing a risk, especially in the vicinity of armed law enforcement at the scene of an operation. Spoiler for Conspiracy: Section 5: Crimes against Person(s) Article 10: Conspiracy - An agreement between two or more persons to break the law in the future. Jerry Swindle is seen to be willfully engaging in illegal detainment and arrest in a willful and deliberate agreement and cooperation with Buster Nutt to break the law, and thus constitutes a conspiracy. Further details provided under the same evidence under subsection Buster Nutt. Spoiler for Buster Nutt: Spoiler for Racial Discrimination: Section 3: Rights and Freedoms Article 1: All persons that fall under the scope and authority of this constitution are entitled to the following rights, of which they can not be deprived D. Freedom from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, political preference, or sexual orientation. Although it is acknowledged that the person being referred to by Mr. Nutt is a fugitive, he is labelled a terrorist and racially profiled by Mr. Nutt over the police radio. A suspect wanted for battery is labelled as a terrorist, hence a threat to national security on the basis that he is black. This is a violation of the Constitution and a violation of the person's indeprivable rights, irrespective of whether they are a suspect or a civilian. Spoiler for Endangerment: Section 5: Crimes against Person(s) Article 12: Endangerment - Knowingly engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to another. Mr. Nutt clearly seeks to intimidate the civilian while being subjected to a voluntary frisk search. Despite the civilian's compliance, Mr. Nutt proceeds to brandish a shotgun and aim at an unarmed civilian. This is considered excessive use of force against an unarmed civilian, nonetheless, not even a suspect, but a civilian. Furthermore, Mr. Swindle is also guilty of this offence as his false claims of a GPS being a bomb created an imminent threat that may have led to unnecessary force against the individual, causing a risk, especially in the vicinity of armed law enforcement at the scene of an operation. Spoiler for Unlawful Detainment/Arrest: Section 4: Custody and Detention Article II: A person may be arrested for any crime outlined in the Criminal Code. The person must be informed promptly of the reason for their arrest. The person must also be informed of their full list of miranda rights as listed in the Constitution. Section 5: Crimes against Person(s) Article 10: Conspiracy - An agreement between two or more persons to break the law in the future. Section 10: Crimes against Justice Article 5: Dissuading A Witness Or Victim - A person who knowingly and maliciously prevents or encourages any witness or victim from attending or giving testimony at any trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law with the use of bribery, fear, or other tactics. Mr. Nutt has unlawfully detained an off-duty federal agent for observing proceedings of a search warrant execution from a safe distance outside a perimeter. "Interference" is not a crime, and any resemblance to the criminal offence of "obstruction of justice" is not valid as the evidence shows the civilian to be complying. Furthermore, Mr. Nutt has not read the suspect any of his Miranda rights, a clear violation of the Constitution. Furthermore, Mr. Nutt's false arrest is considered to be Dissuading A Witness or Victim as he has knowingly and maliciously prevented the civilian, the owner of the warehouse, from attending the proceeding while standing behind appropriate perimeters as authorized by law with the use of fear and an invalid arrest. This also constitutes a conspiracy as PIG Jerry Swindle is seen to be willfully engaging in illegal detainment and arrest. This is seen as willful and deliberate agreement and cooperation to break the law, and thus constitutes a conspiracy. Witnesses: N/A.

Signed,
Director Kowalski
U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Accepted

DEFENDANT ONE: JERRY SWINDLE

Endangerment [1]:

Spoiler for FBI Director Kowalski 2021:

Conspiracy [2]:

Spoiler for FBI Director Kowalski 2021:

DEFENDANT TWO: BUSTER NUTT

Racial Discrimination [1]:

Spoiler for FBI Director Kowalski 2021:

Endangerment [2]:

Spoiler for FBI Director Kowalski 2021:

Conspiracy [3]:

Spoiler for FBI Director Kowalski 2021:

IV. Charges and Demands

The United States, represented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation disseminates the following charges and monetary penalties demanded:

DEFENDANT ONE: JERRY SWINDLE

1.) One (1) count of Endangerment. // $35,000 ARD.

2.) One (1) count of Conspiracy. // $35,000 ARD.

3.) One (1) count of Unlawful Detainment/Arrest. // $75,000 ARD.


We demand that the defendant is fined a monetary penalty of $145,000‬ ARD. We demand that should the defendants be unable to pay the amount, their assets are liquidized and sold to pay the penalty. The state also demands that the defendant be issued the following prison sentencing:

1.) One (1) count of Endangerment - as per the case by the United States of Argonath against Andrew Aky, we demand 10 years (10 minutes) of imprisonment.

2.) One (1) count of Conspiracy - as per the case by the United States of Argonath against the Escotta Family, we demand 10 years (10 minutes) of imprisonment.


DEFENDANT TWO: BUSTER NUTT

1.) One (1) count of Racial Discrimination. // $55,000 ARD.

2.) One (1) count of Endangerment. // $55,000 ARD.

3.) One (1) count of Unlawful Detainment/Arrest. // $75,000 ARD.

Given the death of Mr. Nutt, we have compensated for the inability to be imprisoned with increased financial deductions. We demand that due to the death of the defendant and the inability of Mr. Nutt to be imprisoned for his crimes, a monetary penalty of $185,000‬ ARD is deducted from any bank accounts or other assets in the ownership of Buster Nutt are liquidized and sold to pay the penalty.

FURTHER MISCELLANEOUS DEMANDS:

1.) The United States demands that the collective known as the Patrol Invest Group be declared a criminal entity and any affiliation with members of this group to be illegal.

2.) The United States demands that the collective known as the Patrol Invest Group be forcefully disbanded, liquidized and declared to be illegal in any and all capacities.

3.) The United States demands that any identification of any person working on law enforcement duty as, or leadership of a collective under the same name "Patrol Invest Group" be permanently prohibited, and that "Patrol Invest Group" is restricted as a patent, copyright, or trademark indefinitely.

V. Charges Index and Further Justification

DEFENDANT ONE: JERRY SWINDLE

1.) Endangerment:

Section 5: Crimes against Person(s)
Article 12: Endangerment - Knowingly engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to another.

2.) Conspiracy

Section 5: Crimes against Person(s)
Article 10: Conspiracy - An agreement between two or more persons to break the law in the future.

3.) Unlawful Detainment/Arrest

Section 4: Custody and Detention
Article II: A person may be arrested for any crime outlined in the Criminal Code. The person must be informed promptly of the reason for their arrest. The person must also be informed of their full list of miranda rights as listed in the Constitution.

Section 5: Crimes against Person(s)
Article 10: Conspiracy - An agreement between two or more persons to break the law in the future.

Section 10: Crimes against Justice
Article 5: Dissuading A Witness Or Victim - A person who knowingly and maliciously prevents or encourages any witness or victim from attending or giving testimony at any trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law with the use of bribery, fear, or other tactics.

DEFENDANT TWO: BUSTER NUTT

1.) Racial Discrimination:

Section 3: Rights and Freedoms
Article 1: All persons that fall under the scope and authority of this constitution are entitled to the following rights, of which they can not be deprived
D. Freedom from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, political preference, or sexual orientation.

2.) Endangerment:

Section 5: Crimes against Person(s)
Article 12: Endangerment - Knowingly engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to another.

3.) Unlawful Detainment/Arrest

Section 4: Custody and Detention
Article II: A person may be arrested for any crime outlined in the Criminal Code. The person must be informed promptly of the reason for their arrest. The person must also be informed of their full list of miranda rights as listed in the Constitution.

Section 5: Crimes against Person(s)
Article 10: Conspiracy - An agreement between two or more persons to break the law in the future.

Section 10: Crimes against Justice
Article 5: Dissuading A Witness Or Victim - A person who knowingly and maliciously prevents or encourages any witness or victim from attending or giving testimony at any trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law with the use of bribery, fear, or other tactics.

Signed,



FBI Lead Prosecutor Kowalski

[Kowalski.]

U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Vice City - Miami Division TO: UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT, 196 HAVANA HIGHWAY, VICE CITY, MIAMI. FROM: THE DESK OF FBI LEAD PROSECUTOR KOWALSKI, FBI HEADQUARTERS, OCEAN BEACH, VICE CITY, MIAMI. Your honour, The United States has summoned the defendant. Attached below is a copy of the summons sent. Spoiler for Jerry Swindle - Summons:       U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Legal Affairs Division TO: JERRY SWINDLE. FROM: KOWALSKI - FBI LEAD PROSECUTOR. Jerry Swindle, This is a notice of summons to the United States Supreme Court where you are currently being prosecuted within the case "United States of Argonath vs. Patrol Invest Group". Signed, Kowalski FBI Lead Prosecutor Signed, Kowalski FBI Lead Prosecutor

[danigold1]

Hello, I (Jerry Swindle) would like the court to appoint me a lawyer who is trained in the laws of Vice City which can solve my problems to the best of their abilities.

Thank you.

[Klaus]

Vice City Law Courts Argonath Federal Court

From: The Argonath Administrative Tribunal Committee Address: 143 Downtown State Street, Downtown Vice City, Florida Topic: "United States of Argonath vs. Patrol Invest Group" Proceeding Number: VC-CR0012/2022

COURT MINUTE

The Court has noted the defendant's wish for a Court appointed Lawyer. Michael Collin has been appointed this case.

THE COURT ORDERS THAT:

[1].        That a formal plea (guilty/not guilty) must be entered into by the Defendants within 2 weeks, if there are no substantial procedural issues raised by either party. If no plea is entered into, the Court will note a plea of "not guilty" has been entered into, by the Defendants.
 
DATED, on this 5th day of September, 2022.

Signed,

Sir Klaus
Sir Klaus
AAT Committee member

[KenAdams]

Michael Collin Lawyer 05/09/2022

From: The desk of Mike Collin, Vice City. To: United States Supreme Court, 196 Havana Highway, Vice City. P.O. Box: 00101

In reply to the Court Case "UNITED STATES OF ARGONATH VS. PATROL INVEST GROUP" CASE NO 040920221919

Your Honor, as you know, that I, Michael Collin, have been appointed as a lawyer to defend Mr. Jerry Swindle.
Therefore, after discussing with Mr. Swindle and looking at the case, the defence pleads NOT GUILTY.
Furthermore, the defence requests the court to provide us some time, so that I can study the case thoroughly and ensure that the rights of the defendant aren’t violated.

Regards,
Michael Collin

((OOC: I’m having exams till the end of this month so I will need some time before I can completely give my time to the case..))

[Klaus]

Vice City Law Courts Argonath Federal Court

From: The Argonath Administrative Tribunal Committee Address: 143 Downtown State Street, Downtown Vice City, Florida Topic: "United States of Argonath vs. Patrol Invest Group" Proceeding Number: VC-CR0012/2022

COURT MINUTE

The Court has noted the defendant's plea of not guilty.

THE COURT ORDERS THAT:

[1].        The defendant shall be given one month to submit a defence and any sentencing submissions. The prosecutor can then respond to those submissions.
 
DATED, on this 6th day of September, 2022.

Signed,

Sir Klaus
Sir Klaus
AAT Committee member

[KenAdams]

Michael Collin stands up as he addresses the Judge.
Your Honor, on 23rd day of November, 2021, Mr. Swindle was present on law enforcement duty as a member of the Patrol Invest Group(PIG) at the scene of a search warrant execution. This search warrant was issued against the then FBI Director Kowalski; and these evidences, exhibit ONE and TWO against Jerry Swindle were collected by Mr. Kowalski himself.

Now, talking about the accusations made against Mr. Jerry Swindle; the first accusation is that he endangered the life of an individual. Your Honor, Mr. Swindle mis-interpreted the GPS for a bomb and it was just a case of human error. There is basically no evidence that any bodily harm was done to the individual. Also, no evidence shows that any body harm was even intended. Literally nobody took any physical actions against the individual and when the individual stated that it was a GPS; Mister Swindle instantly returned it back to him. We can even see a VCPD Official (hezzy) laugh at the situation.
If I was to show you all two identical boxes, could you really state which is a bomb and which is a GPS by just looking at it?
Also, we can clearly see and hear that the individual was swearing and verbally abusing someone at the scene of the search warrant execution in Exhibit ONE (against Jerry Swindle). These comments by the individual heated up the whole scenario and also lead to the error in judgement by Mr. Swindle.
Further in the aforementioned evidence, Mr. Swindle can be heard saying that the individual is clean. This shows that there was no malicious intent towards the individual by Mr. Jerry Swindle.

Moving on, Mr. Swindle is accused of conspiring against the individual. Your Honor, the suspection was executed by Late Mr. Buster Nutt and that too was done on the orders of VCPD Senior Officer [LRP]David. There is basically no evidence that Mr. Swindle conspired with Mr. Nutt. I would like to read out the definition of conspiracy, which states that, “Conspiracy is an agreement between two or more persons to break the law in the future”. There was no exchange of thoughts or words between Mr. Swindle and Mr. Nutt that clearly show that these two conspired against the individual. Just because Mr. Swindle asked the individual to surrender doesn’t mean that he conspired against the said individual.

I would also like to point out the fact that the evidence, Exhibit TWO(against Jerry Swindle) only shows that the individual was suspected. There is no evidence showing that the suspected individual was arrested.
Your Honor, the Miranda rights are told to an individual when he is being arrested or detained, and this was basically a suspection, which was ordered by Senior Officer [LRP]David and executed by Mr. Nutt, by the way.

Therefore, it is beyond reasonable doubt that my client is being falsely accused of crimes he didn’t even commit.

[Kowalski.]

U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Vice City - Miami Division TO: UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT, 196 HAVANA HIGHWAY, VICE CITY, MIAMI. FROM: THE DESK OF LEAD PROSECUTOR KOWALSKI, FBI HEADQUARTERS, OCEAN BEACH, VICE CITY, MIAMI. RESPONSE TO DEFENSE: The United States wishes to respond to the claims by the defense. Now, talking about the accusations made against Mr. Jerry Swindle; the first accusation is that he endangered the life of an individual. Your Honor, Mr. Swindle mis-interpreted the GPS for a bomb and it was just a case of human error. There is basically no evidence that any bodily harm was done to the individual. Also, no evidence shows that any body harm was even intended. Literally nobody took any physical actions against the individual and when the individual stated that it was a GPS; Mister Swindle instantly returned it back to him. We can even see a VCPD Official (hezzy) laugh at the situation. If I was to show you all two identical boxes, could you really state which is a bomb and which is a GPS by just looking at it? Also, we can clearly see and hear that the individual was swearing and verbally abusing someone at the scene of the search warrant execution in Exhibit ONE (against Jerry Swindle). These comments by the individual heated up the whole scenario and also lead to the error in judgement by Mr. Swindle. Further in the aforementioned evidence, Mr. Swindle can be heard saying that the individual is clean. This shows that there was no malicious intent towards the individual by Mr. Jerry Swindle. Your honor, this is a rather absurd question to pose. To mistake a GPS device for an incendiary device is hardly plausible. A police officer would be able to identify an incendiary device, and I would refer the honourable Judge to the case United States of Argonath vs. The Gonzales Mafia in which I refer to exhibit 2 of Defendant 1. This example clearly shows the use of bombs across the state in acts of terrorism, in which they are clearly identifiable. Furthermore, someone using a verbal term toward Mr. Buster Nutt in response to his aggression is not an excuse for falsely identifying a GPS device as a bomb. If Mr. Swindle cannot do his job properly in a situation on the field without being pressured into endangering an individual's life with false claims, then he shouldn't be on the force. Mr. Swindle said the individual was clean, however, this does not change the fact that he still endangered a civilian's life by potentially identifying him in front of armed police as some sort of armed terrorist. In a situation where an individual is seen in possession of an incendiary device, competent law enforcement will not hesitate to act. This is why such endangerment from Mr. Swindle is totally and utterly unacceptable and should be punished. Your honour, this claim of not being able to differentiate between a GPS and a bomb is absurd. Moving on, Mr. Swindle is accused of conspiring against the individual. Your Honor, the suspection was executed by Late Mr. Buster Nutt and that too was done on the orders of VCPD Senior Officer [LRP]David. There is basically no evidence that Mr. Swindle conspired with Mr. Nutt. I would like to read out the definition of conspiracy, which states that, “Conspiracy is an agreement between two or more persons to break the law in the future”. There was no exchange of thoughts or words between Mr. Swindle and Mr. Nutt that clearly show that these two conspired against the individual. Just because Mr. Swindle asked the individual to surrender doesn’t mean that he conspired against the said individual. I would also like to point out the fact that the evidence, Exhibit TWO(against Jerry Swindle) only shows that the individual was suspected. There is no evidence showing that the suspected individual was arrested. Your Honor, the Miranda rights are told to an individual when he is being arrested or detained, and this was basically a suspection, which was ordered by Senior Officer [LRP]David and executed by Mr. Nutt, by the way. Your honour, I wish to reiterate that Mr. Swindle's conspiracy charges are related to Mr. Nutt's endangerment, dissuading a witness or victim, and breach of the Law Enforcement Code as well as the Constitution during an unlawful arrest used to dissuade a witness or victim. Mr. Swindle has neglected to inform the individual under arrest of his Miranda rights and has therefore breached both the Law Enforcement Code and the Constitution, and should therefore be charged with the same offences as Mr. Nutt for having actually committed the offence, albeit not single-handedly, as well as a charge of conspiracy for his cooperation with Mr. Nutt in these deplorable acts of injustice. Your honour, what the defence is attempting to call a "suspection" is the issuing of an arrest warrant. It is clear by the evidence against Mr. Swindle in Exhibit 2 that the late Buster Nutt issued an arrest warrant for "interfering with a police investigation". There is no excuse regarding what has occurred here in regards to the reading of Miranda rights (or lack thereof), your honour. It would be one thing if they were read out to the defendant at any stage prior to an official proceeding as mistakes can happen, in which case a legal case for this act would likely not be pursued. However, at no stage whatsoever were they read, which constitutes a violation of the Constitution. Furthermore, Mr. Swindle still undertook the arrest alongside Mr. Nutt. If another officer ordered it, following an unlawful order is still against the law, and a "Nuremberg defence" does not excuse the defendant's actions. The United States firmly believes that anyone involved in a criminal act should be held accountable for that act. As such, if Mr. Swindle isn't to be charged with conspiracy based on the definition cited in the criminal code, then we demand that Mr. Swindle is charged with dissuading a witness or victim, breaching the Law Enforcement Code and the Constitution for his active participation in the crimes committed by his late cohort, Mr. Buster Nutt. Therefore, it is beyond reasonable doubt that my client is being falsely accused of crimes he didn’t even commit. The United States will leave this judgment to the courts, and would request that the defence refrains from making such allegations against the United States, especially as no verdict has been issued yet. Regards, FBI Lead Prosecutor Kowalski

[Kowalski.]

Supreme Court of the United States EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW

From: The Hon. Michael Cleveland, Chief Justice of the United States Address: United States Supreme Court Building, 1 First Street, Northeast D.C., U.S. Topic: "Re United States of Argonath vs. Patrol Invest Group" Proceeding Number: VC-CR0012/2025

Medium Neutral Citation:	Re United States of Argonath vs. Patrol Invest Group [2025]
Date of Decision:	29 December 2025
Jurisdiction:	Common Law
Before:	Cleveland M
Catchwords:	CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - RACIAL PROFILING CRIMINAL LAW - UNLAWFUL DETAINMENT/ARREST CRIMINAL LAW - ENDANGERMENT CRIMINAL LAW - CONSPIRACY
Legislation Cited:	Constitution for the State of Vice Vice City Criminal Law Law Enforcement Code of Vice City Interim Constitution (reference/precedent)
Cases Cited:	United States of Argonath v. Whitney Georgia [2025] SCOTUS United States of Argonath v. The Gonzales Mafia [PENDING] United States of Argonath v. [DU]Orochi [2022] AATC United States of Argonath v. Hulk Green and Andrew Davidson [2022] AATC United States of Argonath v. FBI Director Kowalski [2022] AATC United States of Argonath v. Andrew Aky [2022] AATC
Texts Cited:	None.
Parties:	United States of Argonath (Prosecution) Jerry Swindle (Defendant) Buster Nutt (Defendant posthumous) David Brand (Criminal Liability)
Representation:	Kowalski (P) Michael Collin (D)

NOTICE OF ESCALATION

[1].        The Supreme Court of the United States notifies the defense and the prosecution that, due to administrative and bureaucratic issues within the judiciary, this case has been escalated directly to I, Justice Michael Cleveland, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

[2].        For the reference of all involved, in the absence of a permanent Chief Justice of the United States, I, Justice Michael Cleveland, have been confirmed in an interim capacity by the United States Government to act as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States until further notice or nomination of a permanent Chief Justice.

[3].        I note that this case has been in process since September 04, 2022. It is the opinion of this court that enough time has elapsed for any and all litigation and further submissions. Further submissions will not be accepted as the court is set to hand down its verdict.

[4].        As this case is before the United States Supreme Court, and furthermore before the Chief Justice, this court makes clear that this is a final judgment and cannot be appealed.


SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES (SCOTUS)
CASE BREAKDOWN AND EVALUATION - JERRY SWINDLE

[1].        I call on the defendant, Mr. Jerry Swindle, to rise.


Endangerment

[2].        Per the Vice City Criminal Law 2021:

Section 5: Crimes against Person(s)
Article 12: Endangerment - Knowingly engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to another.

[Emphasis original]

[3].      It is evident that both Buster Nutt and Jerry Swindle were unnecessarily aggressive towards FBI Director Kowalski, brandishing a weapon against him during a frisk search in which he was visibly complying.

[4].      Mr. Swindle proceeded to accuse the Director of possessing an incendiary device while Mr. Nutt was aiming a weapon towards him, and in the presence of other armed law enforcement personnel.

[5].      I note the response by the defense counsel.

[6].      I am inclined to agree with the prosecution that it is absurd to question whether or not an individual could tell the difference between a Global Positioning Device (GPS) and a bomb. I also consider the citation of the case "United States of Argonath v. The Gonzales Mafia" to be directly relevant, for it is evident within the case that incendiary devices can come in different forms, however, are at least somewhat distinguishable. I accept the notion that a covert incendiary explosive device (IED) of sorts could exist or be assembled, however, I find it utterly implausible that one would confuse a legitimate GPS device for such.

[7].      I am also inclined to agree with the prosecution's assertion that Mr. Swindle should not be on the force if he is unable to handle the stress and pressures of the job.

[8].      It is also stated by the prosecution that competent law enforcement would not hesitate to act in a situation where they are faced with an armed terrorist. Mr. Swindle's actions suggested FBI Director Kowalski was one, for no reason other than possessing a GPS device.

[9].      Mr. Swindle's actions are highly unprofessional, and in the view of this court, bring himself and the Patrol Invest Group, a supposed de facto law enforcement organisation he represents, into disrepute.


Conspiracy + Unlawful Detainment/Arrest

[10].      This court notes that Mr. Swindle was not the arresting officer in this circumstance.

[11].      This court also notes that it was Senior Officer David Brand who ordered an arrest warrant to be issued, under seemingly unlawful circumstances, and that it was Mr. Buster Nutt who ultimately issued the warrant.

[12].      Per the Criminal Code and the Law Enforcement Code of Vice City:

Section 4: Custody and Detention
Article II: A person may be arrested for any crime outlined in the Criminal Code. The person must be informed promptly of the reason for their arrest. The person must also be informed of their full list of miranda rights as listed in the Constitution.

Section 5: Crimes against Person(s)
Article 10: Conspiracy - An agreement between two or more persons to break the law in the future.

Section 10: Crimes against Justice
Article 5: Dissuading A Witness Or Victim - A person who knowingly and maliciously prevents or encourages any witness or victim from attending or giving testimony at any trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law with the use of bribery, fear, or other tactics.

[Emphasis original]

[13].      Section 10, Article 5 of the Criminal Code, though usually used in the context of legal proceedings, this court considers a warrant execution to be such. Furthermore, it is clear to this court that FBI Director Kowalski was threatened with arrest and was ultimately arrested under false pretences. I also find that all parties neglected to read Mr. Kowalski his miranda rights, thus breaching the Constitution.

[14].      It is evident to this court that Senior Officer David Brand issued the order for the arrest. This court agrees with the prosecution that a "Nuremberg defence" does not excuse the defendant from punishment for his actions, whether he was aiding Mr. Nutt or following the instructions of Senior Officer Brand. It only means that Senior Officer Brand, by virtue of having given the order, is also liable for the same.

[15].      This court does agree with the prosecution that anyone involved in a criminal act should be held accountable for that act. Precedent for this exists under the former Interim Constitution and cases previously judged on those grounds - notably United States of Argonath v. Whitney Georgia [2025] SCOTUS.

[16].      I therefore consider Mr. Swindle liable for any criminal acts in which he took part, whether those acts were initiated by him or not.


SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES (SCOTUS)
CASE BREAKDOWN AND EVALUATION - BUSTER NUTT

Racial Discrimination

[17].      It is evident that the defendant, Mr. Buster Nutt, called a suspect a terrorist and then mentioned that he is black.

[18].      It is arguable that Mr. Nutt was simply describing the suspect. However, it is also obvious that Mr. Nutt was being deliberately provocative and unprofessional, as is evidently the typical behaviour and conduct of the Patrol Invest Group.

[19].      The prosecution argues that a suspect wanted for a battery charge was racially profiled and labelled a terrorist based on their skin colour.

[20].      It is, by law, the right of every individual to be considered innocent until proven guilty. The suspect being pursued was not necessarily proven guilty, and one could hardly be considered a terrorist simply for allegedly committing an act of battery.

[21].      It is also evident that Mr. Nutt's intentions were more than just a mere description, based on the unhinged way he was screaming and conducting himself over the police radio. It's evident that the Patrol Invest Group have bent the rules on numerous occasions and even gone so far as to break the law. Furthermore, a description would be clear - law enforcement would typically communicate a description in a more professional way. For instance, "Male, adult, Black, blue shirt, black jeans". This seemed to be nothing other than an incompetent individual screaming over the police radio, with no useful information other than "TERRORISTS HE'S BLACK".

[22].      Based on the context of Mr. Nutt's communications and his overall conduct, I consider there to be sufficient grounds to believe that Mr. Nutt did racially profile the suspect, thus violating the Constitution.


Endangerment

[23].      I am inclined to agree with the prosecution that FBI Director Kowalski was unnecessarily endangered by Mr. Nutt's actions. There is no evident reason for Mr. Kowalski to have been held at gunpoint during a routine frisk search. This court does acknowledge that police personnel would be armed, and for security purposes, may even have had those weapons in view. However, there was no reason for Mr. Nutt to hold the Diector at gunpoint.

[24].      The issue began when Mr. Nutt aimed his weapon at Mr. Kowalski. I accept the notion that there was an excessive show of force, though I will not characterise it as a "use of force" per se, as the prosecution has done, as no force was used. This does not negate the crime nor the seriousness of the situation; however, to constitute use of force would require the actual deployment of a weapon, melee or otherwise.

[25].      I do accept that FBI Director Kowalski was a civilian, and an unarmed one at that, at the time. It is the opinion of this court that the conduct of Buster Nutt and Jerry Swindle did pose a threat to Mr. Kowalski's life and safety, given the environment and the circumstances.


Conspiracy + Unlawful Detainment/Arrest

[26].      Per the Criminal Code and the Law Enforcement Code of Vice City:

Section 4: Custody and Detention
Article II: A person may be arrested for any crime outlined in the Criminal Code. The person must be informed promptly of the reason for their arrest. The person must also be informed of their full list of miranda rights as listed in the Constitution.

Section 5: Crimes against Person(s)
Article 10: Conspiracy - An agreement between two or more persons to break the law in the future.

Section 10: Crimes against Justice
Article 5: Dissuading A Witness Or Victim - A person who knowingly and maliciously prevents or encourages any witness or victim from attending or giving testimony at any trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law with the use of bribery, fear, or other tactics.

[Emphasis original]

[27].      Once again, this court notes that the arrest order was given by VCPD Senior Officer David Brand.

[28].      However, as aforementioned, a "Nuremberg defense" would not acquit Mr. Nutt of his crimes. It is also noted by the court that Mr. Nutt issued the warrant for FBI Director Kowalski's arrest, albeit on the order of Senior Officer Brand.

[29].      Once again, this court notes that the order was given by VCPD Senior Officer David Brand. It is the findings of this court that FBI Director Kowalski was arrested under false pretences, and that this was done at the behest of Buster Nutt and Jerry Swindle, irrespective of David Brand's involvement. Both individuals did indeed conspire to break the law. It is evident that the two were in agreement in their decisions to unlawfully arrest FBI Director Kowalski. As aforementioned, all parties neglected to read Mr. Kowalski his miranda rights, thus breaching the Constitution.


SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES (SCOTUS)
CASE BREAKDOWN AND EVALUATION - DAVID BRAND

Conspiracy + Unlawful Detainment/Arrest

[30].      Senior Officer David Brand of the Vice City Police Department has been deemed a criminal liability in this case, due to his involvement.

[31].      The conduct of the Patrol Invest Group as it pertains to the charges of conspiracy and unlawful detainment/arrest visibly originates from the order given by Mr. Brand to arrest the off-duty FBI Director. No valid reason is given, only an unlawful direction for Mr. Kowalski to leave the scene within 15 seconds.

[32].      This, legally, means that Senior Officer Brand is also liable for the charge of Dissuading a Witness or Victim, as he unlawfully threatened Mr. Kowalski, despite it being the listed defendants from the Patrol Invest Group who acted on that threat. Senior Officer David Brand clearly ordered the Patrol Invest Group to undertake an unlawful arrest - this does constitute Conspiracy as well, for the Patrol Invest Group agreed to cooperate with Senior Officer Brand's unlawful instructions. Multiple individuals were involved in this breach of the law - Senior Officer Brand ordering it, with Buster Nutt and Jerry Swindle taking action.

[33].      However, the court also notes that this appears to be due to incompetence on the Senior Officer's part, as opposed to malicious or criminal intent. Though this does not clear Mr. Brand, the court will take this into account. It is the opinion of this court that the Senior Officer was doing what he perceived to be his job. While unacceptable for an officer to display such ineptitude, it shows a lack of, or gaps in, Officer Brand's training, and a lack of understanding on his part as well.


SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES (SCOTUS)
JUDGEMENT AND RULING - JERRY SWINDLE

Sentencing

[34].     The defendant is found GUILTY of one count of Endangerment.

[35].     The defendant is found GUILTY of one count of Conspiracy.

[36].     The defendant is found GUILTY of one count of Unlawful Detainment/Arrest.

[37].     The defendant is found GUILTY of one count of Dissuading a Witness or Victim.


Fines and Imprisonment

[38].      I accept the demands of the prosecution and consider them well-founded and appropriate, given the gravity of the offences.

[39].      I sentence the defendant to twenty (20) years imprisonment.

[40].      The defendant is ordered to pay damages of $10,000 ARD as compensation to FBI Director Kowalski.

[41].      I therefore issue the defendant a total monetary penalty of $145,000 ARD. I order that, should the defendant be unable to pay the total penalty, any property, businesses, vehicles or other assets in the possession of the defendant be liquidised to pay the penalty. Any remaining funds from the liquidation of assets should be sent to the Treasury.


SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES (SCOTUS)
JUDGEMENT AND RULING - BUSTER NUTT

Sentencing

[42].     The defendant is posthumously found GUILTY of one count of Racial Profiling.

[43].     The defendant is posthumously found GUILTY of one count of Endangerment.

[44].     The defendant is posthumously found GUILTY of one count of Unlawful Detainment/Arrest.


Fines and Imprisonment

[45].      I accept the demands of the prosecution and consider them well-founded and appropriate, given the gravity of the offences.

[46].      The defendant would've been sentenced to twenty (20) years imprisonment, were he alive to stand trial. As such, I will reflect the lack of jail time in monetary penalties.

[47].      The defendant would've been fined a total of $145,000 ARD, were he alive to stand trial. As aforementioned, I will reflect the lack of jail time in monetary penalties.

[48].      The defendant is ordered to pay damages of $10,000 ARD as compensation to FBI Director Kowalski.

[49].      The defendant is issued a total monetary penalty of $200,000 ARD. I order that, should the defendant be unable to pay the total penalty, any property, businesses, vehicles or other assets in the possession of the defendant be liquidised to pay the penalty. Any remaining funds from the liquidation of assets should be sent to the Treasury.


SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES (SCOTUS)
JUDGEMENT AND RULING - DAVID BRAND

[50].     Senior Officer David Brand is found GUILTY of one count of Unlawful Detainment/Arrest.

[51].     Senior Officer David Brand is found GUILTY of one count of Conspiracy.

[52].     Senior Officer David Brand is found GUILTY of one count of Dissuading a Witness or Victim.


Fines and Imprisonment

[53].      This court orders, per precedent, that Senior Officer David Brand be dismissed from their position as a Senior Officer of the Vice City Police Department, with immediate effect. Mr. Brand is not prohibited from re-applying to the Vice City Police Department; however, the court orders that Mr. Brand is ineligible for reinstatement, and the Vice City Police Department must start Mr. Brand over in the Academy as a Cadet, should he wish to return to the department.

[54].      Senior Officer David Brand is ordered to pay damages of $5,000 ARD as compensation to FBI Director Kowalski.

[55].      Senior Officer David Brand is issued a monetary penalty of $5,000 ARD. Should Mr. Brand be unable to pay the fine, this court orders the liquidation of any assets required to pay the fine, and for remaining liquidation funds to be sent to the Treasury.


SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES (SCOTUS)
JUDGEMENT AND RULING - MISCELLANEOUS DEMANDS

[56].      I accept the demands of the prosecution, for the most part.

[57].      The collective known as the Patrol Invest Group is declared a criminal entity.

[58].      The Patrol Invest Group is forcefully disbanded, liquidized and declared to be illegal in any and all capacities.

[59].      Identification of any person working on law enforcement duty as, or leadership of, a collective under the same name "Patrol Invest Group" is prohibited, and that "Patrol Invest Group" is restricted as a patent, copyright, or trademark. However, this shall not be instituted permanently.

[60].      The imposition of demands by the prosecution as cited in Paragraph 59 may be lifted at the discretion of a lower court, should a formal plea be made.


I certify that the preceding sixty (60) numbered paragraphs are a true copy of the Reasons for Judgment herein of the Honourable Chief Justice Michael Cleveland.


ORDERED, on this 29th day of December, 2025.

Signed,

Michael Cleveland
The Hon. Michael Cleveland
Chief Justice of the United States

_______________________
Footnotes:
¹ OOC: Appointment as interim Chief Justice by the United States Government - assigned to close all active cases by VC:MP Leadership.
² OOC: Per direction of VC:MP Leadership, cases are non-appealable and therefore judged by the Supreme Court of the United States.
³ OOC: As Chief Justice, my authority has been vested in me by the VC:MP Leadership. As such, all actions taken, including David Brand's dismissal, have been approved by VC:MP Leadership.
⁴ OOC: Per VC:MP Leadership, posthumous financial penalties are approved against defendant Buster Nutt (Aky).

JUDGEMENT SUMMARY
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States heard a case against the Patrol Invest Group in which the defendants were found guilty, fined and sentenced. The Supreme Court also found VCPD Senior Officer David Brand to be criminally liable and ordered his dismissal from the Vice City Police Department, along with damages awarded and monetary penalties imposed. Due to Buster Nutt being posthumously tried, additional penalties were imposed to compensate for the lack of jail time. The Patrol Invest Group was also declared an illegal entity, with interim restrictions imposed on patents, copyright and trademarks for the Patrol Invest Group. These restrictions may be lifted by a Judge, should a plea be made to a lower court.

• This statement is not intended to be a substitute for the reasons of the Court or to be used in any later consideration of the Court’s reasons.

~Distributed by authority of the Supreme Court of the United States~