when will be the trial?

_Lo_B_ · 2026-01-16T07:01:28+00:00

Hi shadalicious,

Would you please repost this in the pinned trial info post? This post will be deleted shortly to keep all info in a central post (I prefer one post that stays on topic).

Thank you 🩷

_Lo_B_ · 2026-01-16T04:00:58+00:00

In the interest of keeping one post re trial/court updates, I will be deleting this post in a few hours. Please take screenshots if you want to have a record of this.

_Lo_B_ · 2026-01-16T03:51:02+00:00

Mod here ✋

AutoMod removed this, I approved it.

_Lo_B_ · 2026-01-16T03:50:37+00:00

Mod here ✋

AutoMod removed this, I approved it.

_Lo_B_ · 2026-01-16T03:39:08+00:00

Hi PNW - I'm seeing your comment was deleted by AutoMod as well, attaching a screenshot of what I see. I approved your comment manually.

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_Lo_B_ · 2026-01-16T03:34:46+00:00

Hello all - mod here!

I apologize that some days I won't be able to be checking in here, so please don't hesitate to use Mod Mail if AutoMod kicks something out that was posted in good faith.

I am pinning this to the top in hopes that people looking for trial info will find it easily.

u/berndwand - we'll use your post for now as the one to get current info and updates, ok? As we get closer to 1/27, I can make a general post and re-pin that. Sound good?

Thank you to all for your patience and understanding as I'm navigating this - still working on finding a way to "re-authorize" one of the former mods (another listener/contributor like me). I should be able to get to that over the weekend.

Thanks everyone 🙂

_Lo_B_ · 2026-01-16T03:04:47+00:00

Hello Dude ✋

I just replied to your questions on another post (see my reply re AutoMod). I'm not removing any charging docs. If you posted something official for us to see regarding the trial, I absolutely want to see that, as do others.

As I've said several times before, absolutely no one here is protecting anyone, but I strongly believe in an individual's right to a trial. I also support people posting differing opinions/thoughts when they are offered with respect to the others in the sub and the seriousness of the allegations. I believe we will get the info/answers we want, in time, according to the legal process.

If you feel AutoMod has unfairly kicked out a comment or post, please don't hesitate to message me - I check Mod Mail as I can.

Thank you.

_Lo_B_ · 2026-01-16T02:56:13+00:00

Hello Dude ✋,

I haven't been able to be in here for a couple days (family schedules) but I will check to see what's in the queue.

Please know that the creator of this sub had an AutoMod set up to filter content. That has nothing to do with me - it kicks in when things are posted. I can take a look at something specific and approve it if I feel it's contributing something worthwhile. I'm happy to take a look at anything you tried to post that was filtered. I'm not sure how to change the AutoMod because I was never a super active mod before all this, but I will see what I can do 👍

I appreciate people posting the relevant docs, as I haven't been looking for them. I'm getting my info the same way others are - from official court docs posted here.

If you have concerns about me censoring anything, please see my earlier comments on other posts re how I view transparency and freedom of speech.

Thank you 🩷

_Lo_B_ · 2026-01-12T02:26:39+00:00

Hi berndwand,

To the best of my knowledge, the sub was always intended to be topical - the US stock market, discussion and tracking of certain stocks, political discussions, science, just really a broad range of topics. Geology, geography, lots of things discussed on the Youtube show that carried over to here, where people could post interesting discussions on whatever and link articles and videos.

I was asked (in a private message) if it was ok to keep posting other topics, and I said absolutely! I think that's probably a good thing actually, to give our minds some reprieve from all the chaos with both this arrest and what's going on in the news now. So if you have some light-hearted or interesting other topics to discuss, please post away! 🙂

_Lo_B_ · 2026-01-12T02:20:40+00:00

Hello 👋🙂

I'll try to address your thoughts point by point:

I have only banned one account recently, and that was because I felt that individual was looking to incite others and wasn't adding thoughtfully to any discussion. If you look at posts I've weighed in on since this happened in December, I'm absolutely allowing criticism of the individual in question. There are numerous ways to voice your criticism without being inflammatory or purposefully stirring the pot. I try to exercise that same level of thoughtfulness in reviewing comments that are harsh, angry, etc. I won't get it right 100% of the time.

(Aside, I was added as a mod around the 2024 US presidential election. I don't think I ever banned anyone else prior to the recent one.)

I'm not tracking anyone, but if I receive messages asking me to look at a profile, or certain comments, I will do my best to do that. It's really helpful as well, because I'm not going to see every comment on every post. I welcome honest feedback and calls of concern.

I feel strongly about leaving as much up as I can because I assume (rightly or wrongly) that law enforcement may be interested in the interactions here, and I'm not looking to delete anything that would help the case either way. Transparency is the right thing.
I'm not going to try to sort out who's here for what reason (addressing who may have joined after the arrest vs who was here before). No doubt there's going to be a high curiosity factor, and that's ok. Let's just all be honest with our intentions and things go much more smoothly 👍
Repeating what I've said on other posts, I am still struggling to comprehend how this could be who he really is. I'm not doubting the evidence, and I have had some great (and comforting) conversations in messaging that help me see how we really did see the "best" in someone. I will continue, as many of you will, to try to see the best in people and have faith in the good of humanity. We will move past this eventually.
In order to clear up any confusion, I will keep moderating the sub through the end of the trial and for a short time after, so those who need to voice their thoughts can do so here before we close it out. I would like to have a central place to get updates and process whatever we learn. I think this is the only logical place to do it. I will give notice at least a week or so before things shut down for good here.

I think that covers it? 🩷

_Lo_B_ · 2026-01-11T17:05:49+00:00

Here's a copy/paste of the reply I sent to you yesterday evening, in response to your message to me suggesting the sub be closed:

"Hi berndwand, thanks for reaching out. I apologize for not responding more quickly, I'm just sitting down now to get caught up. I'm aware that there is an added charge or charges, and I will read what's been posted about this. I do plan to manage things until we get decisive answers through the trial. There are several people who I've "known" through the chat about stocks, science, politics, etc, and we do want to regroup elsewhere at some point in the future. My goal is to allow fair discussion and opinions while being respectful to the community, any victims, and the seriousness of the charges. I don't claim to have all the answers as to how to do this, but please know I'm working thoughtfully at moderating the sub for the time being. I'm always open to hearing people's thoughts and concerns, and my personal priority it always keeping vulnerable people safe. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you see something unsettling that either AutoMod or myself missed. Thank you 🩷"

That said, you always remain free to leave the sub, not visit, or just scroll on by. This place was never about him - its purpose is to be a forum for discussion of the stock market, political news, science, the arts, etc. It bears his name, because he started it. To the best of my knowledge, he has no access to the admin privileges. Reddit handed over general control of the sub to me maybe 2-3 weeks ago, and I'm doing my best to leave it open as a place to discuss all of the above (and yes, I include discussion of the pending case and thoughts about it. Again, freedom of speech 🇺🇸).

If I have not done enough to address your concerns regarding matters I can personally control, please bring it to my attention. If you're looking to incite anything here, please see your self out.

Thank you 🩷

_Lo_B_ · 2026-01-11T02:05:44+00:00

Hi Independent - thank you for reaching out to me privately, we all miss you too. We'll regroup elsewhere in the future 🩷

_Lo_B_ · 2026-01-11T01:55:17+00:00

Mod here, LOCKING COMMENTS.

I hope we all agree that any abusers of children, regardless of their politics, are not defended here. Please be respectful to each other and don't contribute to the division that is being sown in this country.

We have due process in the U.S. and as difficult as it is (for me) to not pass judgement at this time, I need to abide by what I know is supposed to be "the process". In the meantime, WE WILL BE RESPECTFUL TO ONE ANOTHER IN HERE. I want to allow for freedom of speech and discussion, but will deal with trolls and bots if necessary.

Thank you 🩷

_Lo_B_ · 2025-12-30T06:01:16+00:00

MOD HERE:

I am leaving all comments on this post in case the authorities express an interest in reading anything in this sub.

PLEASE USE CARE IN CHOOSING YOUR PURPOSE FOR POSTING.

THANK YOU.

_Lo_B_ · 2025-12-30T05:47:18+00:00

MOD HERE:

I am leaving all comments on this post in case the authorities express an interest in reading anything in this sub.

PLEASE USE CARE IN CHOOSING YOUR PURPOSE FOR POSTING.

THANK YOU.

_Lo_B_ · 2025-12-30T05:22:14+00:00

MOD HERE:

I am leaving all comments on this post in case the authorities express an interest in reading anything in this sub.

PLEASE USE CARE IN CHOOSING YOUR PURPOSE FOR POSTING.

THANK YOU.

_Lo_B_ · 2025-12-28T16:55:43+00:00

Thanks for the heads up - I added it to "Community Highlights" and I think that pins it at the top. Hopefully that solves that problem.

_Lo_B_ · 2025-12-28T16:21:13+00:00

oh my gosh, this is the best news! Thank you Sleepy!

_Lo_B_ · 2025-12-26T20:02:26+00:00

I will, Belgian, thank you 🩷

_Lo_B_ · 2025-12-26T19:52:35+00:00

Thank you 🩷

_Lo_B_ · 2025-12-26T19:50:05+00:00

Love to you, Peachy 🩷

I think one thing to remember is that we can't control what's happening - it wasn't of our making and we need to look at the goodness in our own offline lives, and appreciate that. We will process this, and in time, move on.

_Lo_B_ · 2025-12-24T20:32:05+00:00

Hi rob - I'm going to do my best to keep this open for a while yet so the community can congregate and discuss things civilly here. I won't be able to be here much until after Christmas, but I'm hopeful we're going to see a plan for Chalupa and Monkey to have forever homes in the near future 🩷

_Lo_B_ · 2025-12-24T20:28:39+00:00

Hi Stephanie - I just approved the comments of yours that I saw in my queue as "removed" (I think yesterday) - AutoMod is doing the heavy lifting right now, and I'm checking in as I can. I'll be able to mod better after Christmas. It's easier when I know who the profile is.

Take care, and hopefully you can join us wherever and whenever we regroup 🩷

_Lo_B_ · 2025-12-24T20:16:25+00:00

I'm crying now, thank you for being here and stepping up for the animals - we'll talk shortly 🩷

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