Topic: Presidio

Steven Crear Sr., President of the Republic of Texas, issues an open letter protesting the killing of 18-year-old Ezequiel Hernandez Jr. by U.S. Marines in Polvo Crossing, Texas. The statement condemns the Marines' actions and the failure of the United States and the State of Texas to bring the perpetrators to justice or compensate the grieving family. The host prepares to show exclusive footage related to the incident on the Texas border.

Guests John Segura and James Ritter join the program to discuss their investigation into the death of Ezequiel Hernandez Jr. They describe Hernandez as a well-mannered 18-year-old student from Presidio High School who was a primary provider for his family. The guests explain their motivation for traveling 500 miles to interview the family and seek justice for what they characterize as a "murder" by U.S. Marines.

The host plays devil's advocate, questioning if the Marines acted in self-defense. The guests argue that the Marines failed to identify themselves, which would have likely caused Hernandez to halt. They discuss the ongoing investigation by District Attorney Alberto Valadez in Presidio County, who is seeking grand jury indictments against the Marines involved in the shooting.

The guests discuss gathering information from shortwave radio and local research to correct media errors regarding the location of the shooting (Redford vs. Redlands). They highlight the confusion between the Presidio County Sheriff, the U.S. Border Patrol, and the Marine Corps, noting that local law enforcement was initially unaware that military surveillance was being conducted in the area.

Richard Keyes accuses Judge Kenneth Dehart and District Attorney Albert Valadez of running a state-sponsored kidnapping operation at taxpayer expense. He alleges that Sheriff Steve Bailey acts as the "muscle" for a local "brother-in-law outfit" involved in land fraud and intimidation. Keyes further claims that the Presidio County Jail operates as a for-profit business, earning $30 to $50 per inmate daily.

Jeff Davis discusses the ongoing legal battles of Republic of Texas members Rick McLaren and Richard Keyes, whom he labels political prisoners. He presents footage and photos from the Presidio County Jail, highlighting the restrictive nature of the court proceedings. Davis argues that the "kangaroo court" environment prevents the public and media from seeing the full scope of the legal actions against the group.