Parents’ rights activist John Murtari was arrested again Monday for writing on the Wayne County Hall of Justice Courthouse in Lyons, NY. Murtari was incarcerated for writing “Mr. Oaks help family rights” one time on the side of the building with washable children’s sidewalk chalk. (Photo)
Murtari was joined by two other parents, Scott Rhodes and Mark Hough of Equal Parents for Children in Rochester. (See photos, video) They spoke to Assemblyman Oak’s secretary Myra Brown about their personal situations, family faw reform, and protecting the civil right of mothers, fathers, and children to be secure as family. Hough explains his interest.
“I just recently went through a separation and divorce. My son lives with me 3 days a week. This was what my attorney had worked out with my wife’s attorney for the best interest of our son.
If this had not been worked out, my son and I would have been at the mercy of family court. In most cases that I know of, family court was devastating to the children, as well as the noncustodial parent. The children in most cases were stripped of their right to both parents.
Even as my son spends quality time with both parents, his mother is trying to alienate him emotionally from me. I’ve learned this is called parental alienation. I fully support the Declaration of Family Rights so children’s rights can be established.”
After leaving Oak’s office, Hough, Rhodes and Murtari held a peaceful protest in front of the Wayne County Courthouse. They held signs with photos of their children and the words “Help family rights” while walking back and forth along the sidewalk. Not wanting to put Hough and Rhodes at risk of arrest, Murtari returned alone to write on the building.
These activities are part of Murtari’s ongoing quest to get Assemblyman Robert Oaks to author a Parents Rights Act. Murtari has submitted a draft of proposed legislation to Oaks. He thinks it would be political suicide, according to Murtari.
Murtari says he was informed by his council over the weekend that the DA planned to request a psychiatric examination of him. She said he does not believe Murtari is competent to stand trial. Two psychiatrists examined Murtari during one protest that had him surviving via feeding tube for 123 days while incarcerated for child support arrears he says he does not owe. Both psychiatrists found Murtari to be of sound mind.
Murtari wonders if local officials are trying to embarrass him.
“The local Court sees many cases of robberies, domestic violence, drug use, and other criminal behavior.  But when a peaceful person is willing to risk jail to show the importance of a Civil Right issue — they need to have their head examined?”
Murtari, founder of akidsright.org and the National Parents Leadership Council appeared at the Wayne County Courthouse in Lyons this morning.  Eventually he was released with no pre-trial conditions.
Assemblyman Robert Oaks:
DA Richard Healey:
- Hall of Justice, Suite 202, Lyons, NY  14489
- 315-946-5905
- Fax: 315-946-5911
Village Justice Nicholas Forgione:
- 79 William St., Lyons, NY 14489
- 315-946-4565
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