POSSIBLE ANTITRUST CASE?

I sent the below cover letter to some attorneys I know to check out a possible antitrust complaint:

http://traffickingandprostitutionservices.blogspot.com/2016/04/monopoly-separation-of-church-and-state.html  I have the history of Arizona, Prostitutes Anonymous, and groups like Polaris, outlined on that link.

I have the 10 point checklist here for an antitrust lawsuit:  http://www.brianmcmahonlaw.com/CM/Client-Bulletin/Ten-Point-Checklist-for-Sherman-Act-Section-1.html

1.   The groups that have been forming this complete circle of connections, while blocking our program out in the process, has only been getting complete, and we've been able to verify it's completely from 2013 until today.  This is within the four year statute.

2.   I have "parallel activity" first of all, and I've been able to establish from enough people there is a conspiracy to shut us out using the threat of being fired, not getting grant money, losing their reputation within the community, not being re-elected, and other such threats as we've been told by different people they've been threatened with, including a veiled death threat to one woman in Arizona about what would happen if she continued to try and re-start up our meetings outside of their "system" in Phoenix, to make these people not want to speak to us, as well as not conduct any type of business with us whatsoever.  

3.  We're not alleging any "uncompensated loss".  Our claim makes economic sense.  The money that has been distributed from the federal government to do work in the field of trafficking has been limited to really just a handful of the same people who have created a stack of groups to make it appear there is a whole lot more other people involved than really are.  We weren't applying for those grants, so that's not what the issue is about here.  However, we have lost out on book sales to the people who would have been calling our hotline and attending our meetings.  

4.  The anti-trust laws were created to generate competition because that keeps an industry healthy and "honest".  It also prevents things like price gouging or sloppy service.  What I'm alleging is just what the law was created for in that these people have created a system where people who break through to find me say they are not receiving any services at all from these task forces.  They are being used for statistical purposes for research only, and also for purposes of grant writing.  However, they are not receiving any services.  The cases these groups have held up as "proof" they are serving victims of trafficking keep turning out to be completely bogus such as with Samoly Mam, Chong Kim, William Hillar, "8 Minutes", "Saved on the Strip", and also this case with the Somali teenagers who were not trafficking victims at all.  This lack of competition in fact is what led three innocent men in that case to be wrongfully incarcerated.  Who knows how many other men have been locked up for trafficking wrongfully because of a lack of a competitor with respect to training, consulting, information, and resources for people in the legal and medical professions.  

5.  I believe I have anti-trust standing.  Prior to the year 2000 - I had chapters of our program all over the country.  The media consulted with me on interviews, as did film makers.  I had people from the police and social services calling to consult with us, even within the prosecutor's office.  I was training counselors.  We were increasing our meetings and selling our books as well as consulting with new programs about how to incorporate our program into their residential program.  We were consulting with the University of Toledo in how to create a university level course of study for those working with these victims, as well those exiting the sex industry who were not trafficked.  I have the interview from one member showing what it was like before they stepped in vs. after they stepped in, pushed us aside, and continued to take over until they had complete control over this field.  

6.  Since in order to do my job I have to be able to reach politicians, law enforcement, social workers, counselors, etc., to provide assistance to our members, their shutting us out is preventing us from "buying directly" even though this is more about services, and information - than products.  The same however applies to the social worker trying to get training.  They are provided with only one option to get books and training that are approved by the group of people I'm claiming have a monopoly.  The customer is not being given the choice to buy services, products and information from us in any way.

7.  This is not something like the stock market - so it's not prohibited by federal law what I'm trying to do here.

8.   I do not attack rates approved by a federal agency.

9.   I am not challenging a state regulated agency or scheme.  

10.  This does not involve anyone petitioning their government under free speech.  For example, Polaris is not our government.

Therefore, I believe I have all of the 10 points on the checklist to have an anti-trust complaint which can be filed.  I was wondering what you thought?

Jody Williams

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