The WALKERNOVA GROUP is demanding the immediate release of Richard: Patterson, a state Citizen held in San Diego, as evidence confirms that his financial obligations have been fully discharged. Patterson’s Authorized Representative settled any alleged debt through valid negotiable instruments, yet the U.S. government has neither acknowledged this discharge nor released him. On November 5, 2024, Magistrate Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks ordered the government to comply with Brady v. Maryland, mandating disclosure of any exculpatory evidence favoring Patterson. The facts and evidence reveal Patterson’s detention violates several federal laws, including prohibitions against peonage, forced labor, and deprivation of rights. WALKERNOVA demands his immediate release and compensation for this unlawful imprisonment.
On behalf of the RICHARD PATTERSON ESTATE, WALKERNOVA GROUP is pressing for the immediate and unconditional release of Richard Patterson, a state Citizen and non-citizen national/national. Patterson remains unlawfully detained by the United States in San Diego, California, under coercive conditions akin to forced peonage. Despite having reserved all his rights under U.C.C. § 1-308, Patterson continues to be held without legal justification, even though the commercial matter at hand lacks a corpus delicti and has been fully discharged in accordance with U.C.C. § 3-311, U.C.C. § 3-603, and House Joint Resolution 192 of 1933 (Public Law 73-10).
Evidence of Discharged Obligations and the U.S. Government’s Failure to Settle Their Debt
The evidence is indisputable that Patterson’s Authorized Representative has lawfully discharged any obligation alleged against Patterson. Through the tender of valid negotiable instruments, including bonds, banker’s acceptances, and other currency, the obligation has been fully satisfied in accordance with U.C.C. § 3-311 (accord and satisfaction), U.C.C. § 3-603, and 18 U.S.C. § 8, which defines the nature of legal obligations. Despite this lawful discharge, the United States continues to detain Richard Patterson, effectively holding him for their own debt obligations.
It is now clear that the U.S. government is refusing to settle its own debt obligations and is unjustly holding Patterson for a purported debt that has already been factually and legally discharged. This situation represents a direct violation of Patterson’s rights, as well as a clear example of the government using unlawful imprisonment as a means to avoid settling its own financial responsibilities.
Brady Compliance and Judicial Order
On November 5, 2024, Magistrate Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks issued an order compelling the United States to comply with Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), which requires the government to disclose any exculpatory evidence favorable to Patterson. Failure to comply with this order could result in sanctions, continuances, or even case dismissal. This ruling underscores the U.S. government’s obligation to disclose material evidence, yet Patterson remains unlawfully detained despite the clear evidence that his financial obligations have been discharged.
Full Satisfaction of Obligations and Legal Tender
The evidence and WALKERNOVA GROUP asserts that PATTERSON ESTATE’s Authorized Representative has tendered payment in full satisfaction of any alleged obligation, as required under U.C.C. § 3-311 and U.C.C. § 3-603. These payments were made via valid negotiable instruments, which are recognized under 18 U.S.C. § 8. However, the U.S. government is unlawfully refusing to settle its own debt, choosing instead to continue detaining Patterson, despite the fact that his obligations have been fully satisfied.
Violations of Federal Law and Constitutional Rights
Patterson’s detention constitutes multiple violations of his federally protected rights, as outlined in the following statutes:
- 18 U.S.C. § 1581 – Peonage: The detention of Patterson under conditions resembling peonage violates federal law prohibiting involuntary servitude.
- 18 U.S.C. § 241 – Conspiracy Against Rights: The unlawful imprisonment of Patterson represents a conspiracy to deprive him of his constitutional rights.
- 18 U.S.C. § 242 – Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law: The government agents responsible for Patterson’s detention have acted under color of law, violating his rights.
- 18 U.S.C. § 1589 – Forced Labor: Patterson is being unlawfully detained under forced labor-like conditions, which is prohibited under federal law.
- 18 U.S.C. § 1951 – Interference with Commerce by Threats or Violence (Extortion): The circumstances of Patterson’s detention involve interference with his commerce and person through threats and coercion.
- 18 U.S.C. § 1962 – RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act): Patterson’s case involves racketeering activity as officials conspire to unlawfully detain him for debts that have already been settled.
- 18 U.S.C. § 4 – Misprision of Felony: Those in knowledge of these violations have a legal duty to report the crimes involved in Patterson’s detention.
Call for Immediate Release
The evidence is clear: Richard Patterson’s obligations have been fully discharged. The U.S. government’s failure to settle its debt, and its refusal to release Patterson, is unlawful and constitutes a direct violation of his constitutional and statutory rights. WALKERNOVA GROUP demands that Richard Patterson be immediately released, compensated for his unlawful imprisonment, and that this matter be resolved swiftly in accordance with the law.
