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Chuck Norris Offers Legal Help To John Joe Gray Oct 18 19, 2000 Gray Credits Alex Jones [Mrw8bISp66A]

A martial arts legend enters the fray as Chuck Norris utilizes his political connections to mediate a tense standoff between Texas authorities and John Joe Gray.

By Mike Hanson Archives | 15m listen | 8 chapters
Chuck Norris Offers Legal Help To John Joe Gray   Oct 18 19, 2000   Gray Credits Alex Jones [Mrw8bISp66A] cover

About this episode

Chuck Norris intervenes in the high-stakes standoff involving John Joe Gray, leveraging his personal relationships with Texas Governor George W. Bush and Lieutenant Governor Rick Perry to prevent potential violence. Norris pledges to use his media platform and political capital to secure a fair trial for Gray, who remains barricaded on his property under the watch of the Texas Rangers and DPS. The martial arts icon emphasizes his personal responsibility for the family's safety while coordinating with legal teams to navigate the felony charges.

Joe Gray details constant surveillance by the FBI and local law enforcement following his public militia meetings and vocal opposition to the 1933 New Deal. The legal strategy involves moving the venue to Dallas to maximize media exposure and counter the alleged influence of 33rd-degree Masons within the judiciary. Gray cites the Uniform Commercial Code and the 14th Amendment as foundational to his defense, while his attorneys, including associates of Norris and Howard Jackson, attempt to reconcile sovereign citizen theories with the practicalities of a twelve-person jury trial. Norris confirms he received assurances from Mark White that federal intervention will de-escalate if a resolution is reached.

Chuck Norris reflects on his 1970 Detroit black belt test where he first met world kickboxing champion Howard Jackson, grounding this legal intervention in a thirty-year friendship. John Joe Gray credits Alex Jones for the initial media momentum that brought national attention to his property. The group concludes the site visit with shared snacks before Norris departs via helicopter to resume filming.


CHAPTER 01 / 8 Discussion

Chuck Norris and Howard Jackson Martial Arts History

Chuck Norris recounts his long-standing relationship with Howard Jackson, whom he first met in 1970 during a black belt test in Detroit. Jackson, a former world kickboxing champion, nearly fought Sugar Ray Leonard for a title before losing a split decision. The two have remained close associates since Jackson joined the Marines and later moved to California.

chuck norris· howard jackson· martial arts· kickboxing· sugar ray leonard

00:22 30 years these guys are locked at the hip. They're not that well I will say, I was going to say maybe locked at the lip. In fact we both tested for my fourth degree black belt he tested for his first degree black belt in 1970 Detroit and that's where i met him young teenage boy and i talked to him then joined the Marines and when you get out come California they did it and he's been with me ever since Howard's real good. He was the world kickboxing champion for a few years and never 6-12'd away from the world. Yeah, he had one more fight to fight Sugar Ray Leonard for the title. Got beat on the split decision and that boy is home down. It was kind of a... I've never seen anybody kick like him because he can't run up against me

01:22 But when you watch some of his videos and stuff on me, he goes, my leg is way up there. Even pushing 50 you're still doing it! Are you older than me or are you a little younger? I'm a little older. He's an old girl! I'll be 49 in a couple months. Well, I don't even want to hear about it... I'm going to be 61 here soon so I don't even want to hear about it from you guys. March 1st. Mine is March 10th. Is there any March 10th? You know the only way we're gonna combat this Joe is publicly

CHAPTER 02 / 8 Discussion

Chuck Norris Political Influence and Joe Gray Protection

Chuck Norris pledges to use his media influence and political connections to ensure Joe Gray receives a fair trial and protection from legal harassment. Norris cites his personal relationships with Texas Governor George W. Bush, Lieutenant Governor Rick Perry, and DPS Commissioner Jim Francis as leverage to prevent violence and guarantee transparency. He emphasizes that he is taking personal responsibility for Gray's safety.

chuck norris· joe gray· george w bush· rick perry· texas politics

02:03 and do it, you know. Because that's the power I have in the press and I can say, you know, I said, You've got to end this deal. And I said, I'm personally taking responsibility for Joe Gray and anything happens to him. I said, The world will come to an end because I will definitely make sure we get rid of the bill because, yeah, because uh... I know every politician in Texas Let me state this though before I make a statement It's been Melissa They have made statements, been on the air. And anything happened to his family and his children? They won't be placed out from uniformed. They won't get judged or anybody will be safe. We're making a safe time. I'm not making threats. No but understand that this is happening unless you did it. Get yourself in that same boat. No no i'm not going to make threats saying that I am going to create violence because I want to create violence But I will make it a public thing national news

02:58 I'm not going to make any threats, but... I wouldn't do that anyway. But i will say that I am going to use all the power I have And I have a lot of power. Because, you know, I know everybody...I know George W., I can go straight to George W Bush and campaign for him so I can go straight to him if i have too and Rick Perry, Lieutenant Governor's very good friend of mine and Jim Francis the Commissioner on DPS is a good friend So, I mean, I can make sure that you get a fair shake. I mean, I could guarantee it to ya Joe that you will get a fair shake here That nothing is going to happen

CHAPTER 03 / 8 Discussion

Site Visit Conclusion and Logistics

Chuck Norris and his team conclude their visit to the Gray property, sharing snacks and discussing the logistics of returning to work via helicopter. Norris reassures the family that his attorneys will handle the legal aspects of the standoff to find a permanent remedy. The group acknowledges the role of local media, including Channel 56 out of Tyler, in documenting the situation.

chuck norris· alex jones· helicopter· legal remedy· tyler texas

03:36 And if you want me there, I'll be there. Tell them 56 out of Tyler, they put a good report on it. It doesn't help that whole lot. Alex said we're done. This is Walker. I know it doesn't look like him. Okay, I'll tell you what we're going to do... You guys like almond joy? Ready? Now you got to take a bite Is it good? Get the rest of it. Isn't that yummy? A little bit more, who wants it? Me!

04:40 That's what it is all about. Thanking them for letting us? Yeah, you bet! But believe me we'll take care of it. We'll take care of it We'll get this all remedied and these attorneys will take care of the justice part of this. And- It is definitely fixable, I said that the first time out here and I'm so sincere. Yeah. I'm not smart enough to lie about it. Can we land out here on a helicopter? Can we land out there? I don't see why you couldn't right now. You can land right there in the parking lot. Oh sure! Because I've got to... because I have to get back to work tomorrow. Thank you Chuck for coming out here. You bet, I appreciate it. We'll get this all resolved and taken care of. We won't let these folks go back to their lives. This has gone on way too long. Thanks for taking the time. Well thanks for contacting John and John contacted me otherwise... It would have happened! Well y'all don't have to be quiet for this.

05:36 This got audio. Who's got the still camera? We've got one picture left. Bye bye. Thank you. Thanks for coming out! Look at the video and see what happens. Go look at the video, it comes back next day.

CHAPTER 04 / 8 Discussion

Law Enforcement Surveillance and Militia Meetings

Joe Gray describes being monitored by the FBI, Texas Rangers, and DPS due to his involvement in militia meetings. He defends his right to hold public meetings and advertise them, arguing that transparency serves as an equalizer against government tyranny. Gray expresses skepticism toward the court system and questions the validity of potential jury trials.

fbi· texas rangers· dps· militia· tyranny

06:24 They said not to let you out. I said, well who's they? He says the FBI, Texas Rangers and DPS. And so for what reason, what charge have you been seen at too many militia meetings? I say since when is it against the law to go to a militia meeting? He says I advertise with paper down here we're having meetings. You know want the public come out and see what going on? Thought he was doing that secretly or anything like that trying to create any problems there. Well thank being in the public eye It is the equalizer. Yeah, well with Alex at first that's what really helped out. Alex and this little lakeside newspaper down here too, with Gavin and Jug and Mallory that's what helped us out. They put a good...and channel 56 out of Tyler put a good report on us too and that helped out even though 2020 didn't give a good report on us

07:13 Somebody had a survey on that and said 6% of the people said we was right. And 30%, 35% of them say the officer was right, and 5% were undecided. So it's good. It comes to town, you gotta start standing up against this tyranny and all this stuff. When you say you won't go into court system does that include that you would not agree to jury trial on one charge? I'm getting out there. I mean, they're just want to make sure I have your interpretation. There we are. You got it right? I think you...I can understand and envision you saying i'm not ready to plead guilty. I'm not ready to go just dive into some probation or some restrictive time period where they're just going to dominate my life. Okay if you understand the UCC code

CHAPTER 06 / 8 Discussion

Dallas Venue Strategy and Media Exposure

The legal team proposes moving Joe Gray's case to Dallas to gain maximum media exposure and leverage their local influence. They argue that a high-profile trial in a major city would help Gray's incarcerated friend and prevent local authorities from acting in isolation. Gray mentions his birth certificate and his desire to make a stand for the American people against perceived government overreach.

dallas· legal strategy· media coverage· birth certificate· incarceration

10:44 keep these people off your back right now. See I'm not fully out of the system, i still got my birth certificate and I still... Where were you born here? I was born in Dallas uh March 2nd 49. You know the thing is Joe if we took it to court in Dallas the publicity would be there which would help your friend that's incarcerated right now see because because now the media would be there and now we could tell our story we can't tell a story here because they're isolated but if you did come to Dallas Under their representation, we can get the story out. And believe me they're going to be very reluctant because there's a lot of power here. Dennis has his own company he is the head of his own company There is a lot of power especially in Dallas

11:29 Especially in Dallas, we have a lot of power in Dallas and they're going to be walking on eggshells to make sure that they do exactly what is right. And then that gives us the chance to open up this whole can of worms here at what's going on down in this county. If it's either Chuck or I had to submit myself to some authority and making a stand not just for myself but for of the people of this country. See, the UCC, a lot of people don't realize that we give our freedom away to them That's when they come in When you talk about the Constitution and Court Judge Lafax They don't understand why 1933 Roosevelt The New Deal That's when we started getting license Private license Fishing and hunting license But they don't realize that it was a communism deal And you know yourself Attorneys weren't allowed here until after the Civil War

CHAPTER 07 / 8 Discussion

Felony Charges and Constitutional Trial Options

Attorneys address the serious nature of the felony charges facing Joe Gray, which have led to the ongoing law enforcement presence on his land. They propose a trial by a jury of twelve as a potential middle ground between the standard legal system and Gray's common law preferences. Gray links his legal troubles to historical shifts like the 1933 New Deal, which he characterizes as a move toward communism.

felony charges· misdemeanor· constitutional trial· 1933 new deal· communism

12:28 There's consent of the enemy to the people. The misdemeanor charges that, that the daughters are facing those are I mean we handle those uh that doesn't even concern me but the felony charge that you're facing concerns because that's what has these people coming out here trying to get on your land trying to get to you trying to get you out of here and if you're open to a fundamental trial of 12 people deciding your fate just the basic idea then there's somewhere we can start talking about because that's where the system I can work in meshes with something that may be acceptable to you but if that is off limits then we need to talk differently some way. That has put me back into universal commercial code

13:20 Well Joe, I think we need to make the system work for you. Not against you and that's what these guys can do. If there is something y'all think he can do try it! I know he can. You got some of the best attorneys in Texas right here plus they are Christians And that's why I called him. Well, if we talked the judge said look you know this is a volatile situation judge no so what why wouldn't it behoove you to let this trial go to Dallas and uh and so that way we can alleviate a potential problem here? That would be in your best interest it'd be the best interest of everyone concerned

CHAPTER 08 / 8 Discussion

Federal Intervention and FBI Coordination

Chuck Norris confirms he has spoken with Mark White regarding the FBI's involvement and received assurances that federal agents will back off if a resolution is reached. Norris reiterates that he will use his celebrity status and direct lines to George W. Bush and Rick Perry to monitor the case. The legal team emphasizes that having a high-profile figure like Norris involved provides a unique advantage in attracting public scrutiny to the situation.

fbi· mark white· george w bush· rick perry· celebrity influence

13:59 Chuck, we had a strong argument there. We may not get there... What I think we can do is... Well, then we'll have Lieutenant Governor Perry give him a call And we'll have all the eyes. Then I'll have George W. give him a call Absolutely. You know people? We will work this system as hard as we possibly can to write these things And I'll be right there with you, Joe. I guarantee it. See that's an element we don't get in every case As a matter of fact we don't get in any cases someone that has the status to attract attention and celebrity and just bring the public view onto situations like this It is not something many people in your situation can benefit from. And I guarantee FBI will back off too because I already talked to Mike White this morning Mark White who was head of the FBI

14:50 And he said, you know if you're in this I'll back off. He said I'll do whatever it takes to eliminate this problem.