Speaking with Fidel who was taken from the glass house cannabis farm in Camarillo,CA on July 10th. We get first hand knowledge about what happened on that day. We speak with his aunt Cecilia who helps us translate.
MrCheckpoint interviews Halim Flowers poet, visual artist, and criminal justice reform advocate whose life story is a testament to resilience and transformation. After being sentenced to two life terms at just 15 years old, Halim spent over two decades in prison, where he began writing and published books 11 books and since being released, he has exhibited his artwork globally and become a leading voice in the fight end the prison industrial complex in the United States. Halim's art is owned by the most famous and influential people in the world. Listen to this episode to learn about his life story, how he got started making art, and what he is up to today.
In this episode, Mr. Checkpoint (Sennett Devermont) sits down with actress, author, and outspoken activist Jodie Sweetin. Known for her role in Full House and her fearless advocacy, Jodie opens up about her past addictions, mental health, the current rise of fascism in America, what fuels her activism, and how she balances Hollywood success with speaking truth to power. She also gets personal—sharing what it was like being married to someone becoming a police officer while holding deeply different values. Raw, honest, and timely—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
We talk to Wayne Martin Freeman from jail and the mother of his children.
VICTORVILLE – Supporters of jailed community activist, basketball coach, and PhD candidate Wayne Freeman will hold a press conference on the first day of the trial in which he is charged with stalking and threatening a public official, both felonies, and “electronic harassment,” a misdemeanor. The charges stem from an incident on December 26, 2024, in which Mr. Freeman, a dedicated advocate for victims and survivors of police violence, knocked on the door of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Detective Starsun Fincel. Nobody answered the door.
In the video of the incident posted to Instagram, Freeman is heard asking aloud, “We still know nothing about what’s going on with Fincel,” and “What’s going on? You bodyslammed a sixteen-year-old girl and put her in the hospital!” Freeman is then seen walking back to his car. The question was in reference to a September 2023 incident in which sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of a disturbance among teenagers at Victorville High School in which, rather than protecting the young people, Fincel was filmed attacking teenager Faith Jeffers.
On December 27, 2024, Freeman was served with a warrant for his arrest at his Moreno Valley home. Video shows several deputy sheriffs aiming their firearms at Mr. Freeman prior to making the arrest.
Since then, Freeman has been held in jail. Initially, bail was set at $150,000 and subsequently increased to $180,000, only to be denied entirely at a bail hearing on January 13, 2025.
Trial has begun and Freeman’s supporters are rallying in support of his freedom and his right to continue to do activism, which is under attack with these charges.
Do you know your rights or what to do when the Police ask you questions? We talk about "The Script" and what your rights are with 420, traveling with 420 and much more.
A video went viral of Mr. Mark Williams who lost his home and everything in it in Altadena to the Eaton Fires caused by Southern California Edison. You can support the family by sharing their story and contributing to their gofundme. The Eaton Fires took over 14,000 acres which is estimated in over $20 billion . Mr Mark Williams attended a town hall with Attorney Crump and in the clip that went viral, he is asking what took Attorney Crump so long to get there. Original clip filmed by Sennett Devermont, Executive Director of AFTP Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/mrcheckpoint_/reel/DFOL6CrSEr2/
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Frank Meeink is a former Neo-Nazi White Supremacist whose life inspired the movie American History X. He was sentenced to prison after committing some really heinous and violent crimes. He says he has changed his ways and thoughts of racism and hate and is currently an author, advocate, and activist against all the things he once preached. Listen to Frank as he talks about why he went to the FBI and what was the reason he changed his ways. Also, Frank lets us know what he thinks about the gesture made by Elon Musk. Was it a Nazi salute? Frank lets us know! Thanks for tuning in and we appreciate your support.
Mr. Checkpoint talks to Florence Mirsky and we are joined by Jolly The Good Ginger. Florence Mirsky is the mother to the child of Scott Storch. She was seen in a viral video making racial slurs to parking valet attendants. After making false allegations, we have a conversation to clear the air and hopefully learn something.
Episode 1. Mr. Checkpoint talks to immigration attorney Saman Nasseri to discuss the rights of undocumented individuals, interactions with ICE, and how to navigate immigration challenges. Learn about crucial protections, what to do during an ICE encounter, and ways to empower yourself or your community with knowledge. Don't miss this insightful and educational conversation. Subscribe to future episodes and watch more: https://mrcheckpoint.com/live/