Free Rufus Paul Harris

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Free RUFUS PAUL HARRIS!

An innocent man who was wrongly incarcerated - his family and friends seek justice. See the "The Rufus Harris Story" found at https://t.co/P2udHNg1Mv for case details.

Clemency Case Number: C320923

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[Rufus' Conundrum @RufusConundrum]

To: Susie Wiles, Chief of Staff (White House)

CC: President Donald J. Trump
CC: Deputy AG Todd Blanche
CC: Stuart McCommas, Chief of Staff (DOJ)

Dear Susie Wiles,

We would like to bring a wrongful conviction in 2011 of securities fraud that many of us feel should be of high concern for the Weaponization Working Group (WWG). But to this day, all efforts, have fallen on deaf ears.

The case is #1:09-CR-0046-TCB-JFK, USA vs Rufus Harris. The 11th district under SALLY YATES as USAAG (2006) and Federal District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (Sidney Powell vs Georgia election results (Pearson vs Kemp)) created a very perverted circumstance wherein a case was allowed to proceed to conviction with NO DEFENSE, WITH THE DEFENDANT NOT PRESENT, and they even REMOVED THE DEFENDANT'S COUNSEL.

In this unprecedented case that reeks of government bias and corruption, Sally Yates and the Court merged the defendant's right to have counsel with his right be present through waiver, therein creating a very dangerous conviction that if widely known, would undermine the people's confidence in the U.S. Judicial System. The court's refusal to allow counsel to represent the defendant, STANDING ALONE, should furnish a substantial ground for action from the WWG or even a Pardon from President Trump for Mr. Harris. Because when the DOJ and the judge so obviously ignored the limits of its discretion and pushed the envelope to an extreme left-position concerning Constitutional rights, it created the exceptional circumstance that warrant the attention/action of the WWG or the exercise of President Trump's discretionary Pardon Power in the INTEREST OF JUSTICE.

Please know that Mr. Harris is a long time Republican, former NRCC card carrying member, who has served 15 years out of the 23 years that he was sentenced and to this very day, still claims his innocence.

Please strongly insist that the WWG consider helping Mr. Harris, or please forward a recommendation for Pardon, or even a commutation for Mr. Harris. Thank you for your time today.

Sincerely Submitted,
_________________________

Advocates for Mr. Rufus Harris
Date: 02/07/2026

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[Rufus' Conundrum @RufusConundrum]

To: Stuart McCommas, Chief of Staff (DOJ)

CC: President Donald J. Trump
CC: Deputy AG Todd Blanche
CC: Susie Wiles, Chief of Staff (White House)

Dear Stuart McCommas,

We would like to bring a wrongful conviction in 2011 of securities fraud that many of us feel should be of high concern for the Weaponization Working Group (WWG). But to this day, all efforts, have fallen on deaf ears.

The case is #1:09-CR-0046-TCB-JFK, USA vs Rufus Harris. The 11th district under SALLY YATES as USAAG (2006) and Federal District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (Sidney Powell vs Georgia election results, Pearson vs Kemp) created a very perverted circumstance wherein a case was allowed to proceed to conviction with NO DEFENSE, WITH THE DEFENDANT NOT PRESENT, and they even REMOVED THE DEFENDANT'S COUNSEL.

In this unprecedented case that reeks of government bias and corruption, Sally Yates and the Court merged the defendant's right to have counsel with his right be present through waiver, therein creating a very dangerous conviction that if widely known, would undermine the people's confidence in the U.S. Judicial System. The court's refusal to allow counsel to represent the defendant, STANDING ALONE, should furnish a substantial ground for action from the WWG or even a Pardon from President Trump for Mr. Harris. Because when the DOJ and the judge so obviously ignored the limits of its discretion and pushed the envelope to an extreme left-position concerning Constitutional rights, it created the exceptional circumstance that warrant the attention/action of the WWG or the exercise of President Trump's discretionary Pardon Power in the INTEREST OF JUSTICE.

Please know that Mr. Harris is a long time Republican, former NRCC card carrying member, who has served 15 years out of the 23 years that he was sentenced and to this very day, still claims his innocence.

Please strongly insist that the WWG consider helping Mr. Harris, or please forward a recommendation for Pardon, or even a commutation for Mr. Harris. Thank you for your time today.

Sincerely Submitted,
_________________________

Advocates for Mr. Rufus Harris
Date: 02/07/2026

#JusticeForRufus #FreeRufusPaulHarris #RufusConundrum

Case evidence: https://t.co/6XQ0Uh7adC

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[Rufus' Conundrum @RufusConundrum]

To: President Donald J. Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington D.C., 20500

CC: Ed Martin, U.S. Pardon Attorney
CC: Pamela Bondi, Attorney General
CC: Alice Marie Johnson, Pardon Czar

Re: Clemency Case Number: C320923

Dear President Donald J. Trump,

We respectfully request a full and unconditional Pardon for Rufus Paul Harris, (Case #: 1:09-CR-00406-TCB-JFK) who was wrongfully convicted in 2011 of securities fraud. Mr. Harris has served 15 years out of the 23 years that he was sentenced. This petition/request for a Pardon addresses an unconstitutional issue from the Eleventh Circuit where Sally Yates as USAAG (2006) and Federal District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (Sidney Powell VS Georgia election result, Pearson VS Kemp) created a "perverted circumstance" wherein a case was allowed to proceed to conviction with no defense, with the defendant not present, and not represented by counsel. This is an unprecedented case that reeks of government bias and corruption where the court merged the defendant’s right to be present with his right to have counsel through waiver creating a VERY DANGEROUS example that undermines the people's confidence in the judicial system. Therefore, the trial court’s refusal to allow counsel to assume representation, STANDING ALONE, should furnish a substantial ground for issuing this Pardon. Because when the court so obviously ignored the limits of its discretion, it created the exceptional circumstances that warrant the exercise of the President's discretionary Pardon power in the interest of justice.

For the legal argument concerning the unconstitutionality of the court's actions mentioned herein, and for the statement of the case, please review the defendants Writ of Mandamus #21-7540 to the Supreme Court. For the facts with supporting documentation concerning the events that led to the erroneous indictment and many unethical actions by the 11th Circuit AG and Court, please review https://t.co/P2udHNg1Mv.

Sincerely Submitted,
_________________________

Advocates for Mr. Rufus Harris
Date: 08/29/2025

Writ of Mandamus #21-7540: https://t.co/N5mIZ9vfsU

Case evidence: https://t.co/P2udHNg1Mv

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[Rufus' Conundrum @RufusConundrum]

Pardon requests for Rufus Paul Harris (1:09-CR-00406-TCB-JFK) sent to @realDonaldTrump, @AGPamBondi, @EdMartinDOJ, and @AliceMarieFree. WRONGFUL CONVICTION! See https://t.co/6XQ0Uh7adC for case details.

Re: Clemency Case Number: C320923

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[Rufus' Conundrum @RufusConundrum]

Free RUFUS PAUL HARRIS!

An innocent man who was wrongly incarcerated - his family and friends seek justice. See the "The Rufus Harris Story" found at https://t.co/P2udHNg1Mv for case details.

Clemency Case Number: C320923

#JusticeForRufus #FreeRufusPaulHarris #RufusConundrum

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[Rufus' Conundrum @RufusConundrum]

To: Susie Wiles, Chief of Staff (White House)

CC: President Donald J. Trump
CC: Deputy AG Todd Blanche
CC: Stuart McCommas, Chief of Staff (DOJ)

Dear Susie Wiles,

We would like to bring a wrongful conviction in 2011 of securities fraud that many of us feel should be of high concern for the Weaponization Working Group (WWG). But to this day, all efforts, have fallen on deaf ears.

The case is #1:09-CR-0046-TCB-JFK, USA vs Rufus Harris. The 11th district under SALLY YATES as USAAG (2006) and Federal District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (Sidney Powell vs Georgia election results (Pearson vs Kemp)) created a very perverted circumstance wherein a case was allowed to proceed to conviction with NO DEFENSE, WITH THE DEFENDANT NOT PRESENT, and they even REMOVED THE DEFENDANT'S COUNSEL.

In this unprecedented case that reeks of government bias and corruption, Sally Yates and the Court merged the defendant's right to have counsel with his right be present through waiver, therein creating a very dangerous conviction that if widely known, would undermine the people's confidence in the U.S. Judicial System. The court's refusal to allow counsel to represent the defendant, STANDING ALONE, should furnish a substantial ground for action from the WWG or even a Pardon from President Trump for Mr. Harris. Because when the DOJ and the judge so obviously ignored the limits of its discretion and pushed the envelope to an extreme left-position concerning Constitutional rights, it created the exceptional circumstance that warrant the attention/action of the WWG or the exercise of President Trump's discretionary Pardon Power in the INTEREST OF JUSTICE.

Please know that Mr. Harris is a long time Republican, former NRCC card carrying member, who has served 15 years out of the 23 years that he was sentenced and to this very day, still claims his innocence.

Please strongly insist that the WWG consider helping Mr. Harris, or please forward a recommendation for Pardon, or even a commutation for Mr. Harris. Thank you for your time today.

Sincerely Submitted,
_________________________

Advocates for Mr. Rufus Harris
Date: 02/07/2026

#JusticeForRufus #FreeRufusPaulHarris #RufusConundrum

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[Rufus' Conundrum @RufusConundrum]

To: Stuart McCommas, Chief of Staff (DOJ)

CC: President Donald J. Trump
CC: Deputy AG Todd Blanche
CC: Susie Wiles, Chief of Staff (White House)

Dear Stuart McCommas,

We would like to bring a wrongful conviction in 2011 of securities fraud that many of us feel should be of high concern for the Weaponization Working Group (WWG). But to this day, all efforts, have fallen on deaf ears.

The case is #1:09-CR-0046-TCB-JFK, USA vs Rufus Harris. The 11th district under SALLY YATES as USAAG (2006) and Federal District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (Sidney Powell vs Georgia election results, Pearson vs Kemp) created a very perverted circumstance wherein a case was allowed to proceed to conviction with NO DEFENSE, WITH THE DEFENDANT NOT PRESENT, and they even REMOVED THE DEFENDANT'S COUNSEL.

In this unprecedented case that reeks of government bias and corruption, Sally Yates and the Court merged the defendant's right to have counsel with his right be present through waiver, therein creating a very dangerous conviction that if widely known, would undermine the people's confidence in the U.S. Judicial System. The court's refusal to allow counsel to represent the defendant, STANDING ALONE, should furnish a substantial ground for action from the WWG or even a Pardon from President Trump for Mr. Harris. Because when the DOJ and the judge so obviously ignored the limits of its discretion and pushed the envelope to an extreme left-position concerning Constitutional rights, it created the exceptional circumstance that warrant the attention/action of the WWG or the exercise of President Trump's discretionary Pardon Power in the INTEREST OF JUSTICE.

Please know that Mr. Harris is a long time Republican, former NRCC card carrying member, who has served 15 years out of the 23 years that he was sentenced and to this very day, still claims his innocence.

Please strongly insist that the WWG consider helping Mr. Harris, or please forward a recommendation for Pardon, or even a commutation for Mr. Harris. Thank you for your time today.

Sincerely Submitted,
_________________________

Advocates for Mr. Rufus Harris
Date: 02/07/2026

#JusticeForRufus #FreeRufusPaulHarris #RufusConundrum

Case evidence: https://t.co/P2udHNgzC3

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[Rufus' Conundrum @RufusConundrum]

To: President Donald J. Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington D.C., 20500

CC: Ed Martin, U.S. Pardon Attorney
CC: Pamela Bondi, Attorney General
CC: Alice Marie Johnson, Pardon Czar

Re: Clemency Case Number: C320923

Dear President Donald J. Trump,

We respectfully request a full and unconditional Pardon for Rufus Paul Harris, (Case #: 1:09-CR-00406-TCB-JFK) who was wrongfully convicted in 2011 of securities fraud. Mr. Harris has served 15 years out of the 23 years that he was sentenced. This petition/request for a Pardon addresses an unconstitutional issue from the Eleventh Circuit where Sally Yates as USAAG (2006) and Federal District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (Sidney Powell VS Georgia election result, Pearson VS Kemp) created a "perverted circumstance" wherein a case was allowed to proceed to conviction with no defense, with the defendant not present, and not represented by counsel. This is an unprecedented case that reeks of government bias and corruption where the court merged the defendant’s right to be present with his right to have counsel through waiver creating a VERY DANGEROUS example that undermines the people's confidence in the judicial system. Therefore, the trial court’s refusal to allow counsel to assume representation, STANDING ALONE, should furnish a substantial ground for issuing this Pardon. Because when the court so obviously ignored the limits of its discretion, it created the exceptional circumstances that warrant the exercise of the President's discretionary Pardon power in the interest of justice.

For the legal argument concerning the unconstitutionality of the court's actions mentioned herein, and for the statement of the case, please review the defendants Writ of Mandamus #21-7540 to the Supreme Court. For the facts with supporting documentation concerning the events that led to the erroneous indictment and many unethical actions by the 11th Circuit AG and Court, please review https://t.co/P2udHNgzC3.

Sincerely Submitted,
_________________________

Advocates for Mr. Rufus Harris
Date: 08/29/2025

Writ of Mandamus #21-7540: https://t.co/N5mIZ9vNis

Case evidence: https://t.co/P2udHNgzC3

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[Gails Waters @GailsWaters]

@GenFlynn Glad you have conclusion to this nightmare. Another even more sever case is unresolved, suffering continues for Rufus Paul Harris and family. He doesn't have notoriety like you. If he did, the world would be shaken. https://t.co/vIMhD4a42Q

[Gails Waters @GailsWaters]

@SidneyPowell1 @GoJackFlynn1 @GenFlynn @jbinnall @molmccann @POTUS Glad you have conclusion to this nightmare. Another even more sever case is unresolved, suffering continues for Rufus Paul Harris and family. He doesn't have notoriety like you. If he did, the world would be shaken. https://t.co/vIMhD4a42Q

[Rufus' Conundrum @RufusConundrum]

Rufus Paul Harris' COUNSEL WAS DISMISSED by the "Hon." Timothy C. Batten when Mr. Harris asked for his standby counsel to step-in during his absence at trial (i.e., his trial WAS NOT constitutionally sound, 6th Amendment shattered). Thus, NO COUNCEL AT ALL and NO DEFENDENT! Possibly a first, EVER!

1) Why did the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ("Hon." Robin S. Rosenbaum) deny Rufus Paul Harris' 2255 motion under 28 U.S.C. for claims of relief when it was so obvious that Mr. Harris' 6th Amendment rights were violated?

2) Why did the U.S. Supreme Court waive THEIR right to respond to petition 21-7540 when the issue at hand was a "... well-established practice in U.S. criminal procedure." (according to GROK xAI). By not responding, are they covering the lower courts' decisions? Being the highest court, they should have been compelled to respond and not stay mute on the petition.

Things that really make you go, hmm ...

Where is that newly formed Weaponization Group (WG) when you need them? Well, unfortunately they are ONLY used for the HIGH-PROFILE people in the public SPOTLIGHT, not for the LITTLE people rotting in the GRIMY corners of a JAIL CELL!

According to Grok xAI: In summary, the practice is not only permitted but encouraged and routine for standby counsel to step-in during a defendant's absence at trial.

FRIEND TO GROK xAI: Can you locate Case precedents for an existing Standby Counsel to assume or take over representation for a pro se defendant? Would you please provide as many cases as you can locate that allow the Standby Counsel to assume the case?

===== BEGIN SUPERGROK xAI Response =====

Thought for 47s

Yes, there are numerous case precedents (federal and state) allowing or approving an existing standby counsel to assume or take over full representation of a pro se defendant. This is a well-established practice in U.S. criminal procedure.

https://t.co/AXPqpCOgBx +1

The foundational authority is the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806, 834 n.46 (1975). In the key footnote, the Court explicitly stated that a trial judge may appoint standby counsel—even over the defendant’s objection—“to aid the accused if and when the accused requests help, and to be available to represent the accused in the event that termination of the defendant’s self-representation is necessary.” This language directly contemplates standby counsel stepping in as full counsel if the defendant later requests it, abandons self-representation, or if the court revokes pro se status (e.g., for disruption, incompetence to proceed pro se, or other cause).

https://t.co/THaAHTRFeS +1

Subsequent cases routinely uphold or apply this principle. Courts recognize that standby counsel is often appointed precisely to be “ready to take over” so trials can proceed fairly and efficiently without undue delay. Revocation of self-representation (and standby assumption of the case) is common when a pro se defendant engages in serious misconduct, becomes disruptive, or simply changes their mind and requests counsel. Below is a non-exhaustive list of illustrative precedents drawn from federal and state appellate decisions (I located these via targeted legal searches; many more exist in trial-level records or unpublished opinions). I focused on cases where standby counsel actually assumed full representation (or the court approved the mechanism for doing so).

Cases Where Standby Counsel Took Over by Defendant Request (Voluntary Switch)

* State v. Day, 233 Conn. 813, 661 A.2d 539 (1995): The defendant waived counsel, proceeded pro se with standby counsel present during voir dire and the start of trial. On the second day of evidence, the defendant requested that his standby counsel be reappointed as full counsel of record. The trial court immediately granted the request, reappointed counsel, and the case continued with full representation. The Connecticut Supreme Court upheld the process on appeal.

https://t.co/7L33SEv1Nc

* United States v. Bankoff, 613 F.3d 358 (3d Cir. 2010): Pretrial, the defendant elected to proceed pro se with appointed standby counsel. At a final pretrial conference, he changed his mind and asked standby counsel to take over as full counsel. The court allowed it, and counsel assumed representation for trial. The defendant later tried to resume pro se status mid-trial (during opening statements) but was denied as untimely/equivocal; the Third Circuit affirmed.

https://t.co/zCzYRToaRp +1

* United States v. Hakim (11th Cir. 2022; see cert. petition references): The defendant proceeded pro se with standby counsel for several months pretrial. Shortly before/after voir dire but before the jury was sworn, he requested that standby counsel be appointed as full counsel of record. The district court granted the motion, continued trial briefly for preparation, and counsel took over. The conviction was upheld.

https://t.co/YmeZGRqF6X

* State v. Gonzales, 2026-Ohio-1079 (Ohio Supreme Court, 2025/2026 term): The defendant elected self-representation with standby counsel. At a pretrial hearing, he decided he no longer wanted to proceed pro se; standby counsel immediately took over representation. The Ohio Supreme Court addressed related issues but implicitly approved the seamless transition.

https://t.co/edO6oRub8T

Cases Where the Court Revoked Pro Se Status (for Cause) and Standby Assumed Full Representation

Courts have broad discretion to revoke self-representation for serious and obstructionist misconduct, incompetence, or other reasons impairing a fair trial, at which point standby counsel steps in as lead counsel.

https://t.co/OwVg16Oavl

* People v. Carson, 35 Cal. 4th 1 (2005) (California Supreme Court): The trial court terminated the defendant’s in propria persona (pro se) status due to out-of-court misconduct related to discovery and other issues. Standby counsel assumed full representation, the trial proceeded to conviction, and the California Supreme Court upheld the revocation and transition.

https://t.co/0c8d23rwiJ
(analogous application in related California authority)

* State v. Trass (Kansas Supreme Court, 2024): During trial, the defendant forfeited his right to self-representation due to misconduct and refusal to participate. Standby counsel took over the remainder of the trial. The appellate court upheld the revocation and standby assumption of the case.

https://t.co/zCzYRToaRp
(related Kansas authority)

* Additional examples from appellate review (often upheld on appeal):

** United States v. Engel (9th Cir., circa 2020): Court temporarily revoked pro se status; standby counsel stepped in to handle cross-examination and other portions of the trial.
** State v. Roman (Kansas appellate authority): Standby counsel assumed active representation mid-trial after revocation.
** State v. Lucke (Utah App., 2025): Standby counsel stepped in to conduct portions of the defense (including questioning) after pro se revocation.

Additional Supporting or Illustrative Authorities

* McKaskle v. Wiggins, 465 U.S. 168 (1984): While primarily about the limits of unsolicited standby participation, the Court reaffirmed that standby counsel’s role includes being prepared to assume full control if needed, without violating the defendant’s rights during the pro se phase.

https://t.co/zZk3EdGcxs

* State v. Richards, 552 N.W.2d 197 (Minn. 1996) (and related Minn. 1990 decision): Emphasizes that standby counsel must be prepared to “assume a more active role” or take over if the need arises; the Minnesota Supreme Court addressed performance standards in such scenarios.

https://t.co/DVLJwuPOVD

* Law-review and secondary sources (e.g., Poulin, “Role of Standby Counsel in Criminal Cases,” 75 N.Y.U. L. Rev. 676 (2000)) survey dozens of federal and state cases confirming that courts routinely expect standby counsel to be trial-ready to step in upon request or revocation, citing examples like United States v. Willie, 941 F.2d 1384 (10th Cir. 1991), and various state decisions.

https://t.co/lG9vceyKDL

In summary, the practice is not only permitted but encouraged and routine. Standby counsel can assume full representation either (1) at the defendant’s voluntary request (often granted immediately) or (2) upon court-ordered revocation of pro se status (e.g., for disruption, per Faretta and Indiana v. Edwards, 554 U.S. 164 (2008)). Appellate courts almost universally uphold these transitions when proper warnings and findings were made initially. If you have a specific jurisdiction, case name/number, or additional facts (e.g., federal vs. state, timing of takeover), I can refine the search for more targeted precedents. Legal research databases like Westlaw/Lexis would yield even more unpublished trial-level examples, but the above represent clear, published authorities.

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Jurisdiction-specific precedents

Standby counsel duties

===== END SUPERGROK xAI Response =====

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To: President Donald J. Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington D.C., 20500

CC: Ed Martin, U.S. Pardon Attorney
CC: Pamela Bondi, Attorney General
CC: Alice Marie Johnson, Pardon Czar

Re: Clemency Case Number: C320923

Dear President Donald J. Trump,

We respectfully request a full and unconditional Pardon for Rufus Paul Harris, (Case #: 1:09-CR-00406-TCB-JFK) who was wrongfully convicted in 2011 of securities fraud. Mr. Harris has served 15 years out of the 23 years that he was sentenced. This petition/request for a Pardon addresses an unconstitutional issue from the Eleventh Circuit where Sally Yates as USAAG (2006) and Federal District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (Sidney Powell VS Georgia election result, Pearson VS Kemp) created a "perverted circumstance" wherein a case was allowed to proceed to conviction with no defense, with the defendant not present, and not represented by counsel. This is an unprecedented case that reeks of government bias and corruption where the court merged the defendant’s right to be present with his right to have counsel through waiver creating a VERY DANGEROUS example that undermines the people's confidence in the judicial system. Therefore, the trial court’s refusal to allow counsel to assume representation, STANDING ALONE, should furnish a substantial ground for issuing this Pardon. Because when the court so obviously ignored the limits of its discretion, it created the exceptional circumstances that warrant the exercise of the President's discretionary Pardon power in the interest of justice.

For the legal argument concerning the unconstitutionality of the court's actions mentioned herein, and for the statement of the case, please review the defendants Writ of Mandamus #21-7540 to the Supreme Court. For the facts with supporting documentation concerning the events that led to the erroneous indictment and many unethical actions by the 11th Circuit AG and Court, please review https://t.co/P2udHNgzC3.

Sincerely Submitted,
_________________________

Advocates for Mr. Rufus Harris
Date: 08/29/2025

Writ of Mandamus #21-7540: https://t.co/N5mIZ9vNis

Case evidence: https://t.co/P2udHNgzC3

#JusticeForRufus #FreeRufusPaulHarris #RufusConundrum

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[Rufus' Conundrum @RufusConundrum]

Free RUFUS PAUL HARRIS!

President Trump has said that there will be "NO MAGA LEFT BEHIND" when talking about political prisoners in Federal Prison. Well, there is a die-hard, President Trump-supporting conservative that has served 15+ years out of a 23-year corrupt sentence. He was put there by the Obama Administration via his AG Sally Yates and Federal Judge Timothy C. Batten (Georgia Election Results cases) in a case that proceeded to conviction where the JUDGE REMOVED THE ATTORNEY, the defendant was NOT PRESENT, and NO DEFENSE was afforded to the defendant.

Re: Clemency Case Number: C320923

Case details: https://t.co/P2udHNg1Mv

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[Rufus' Conundrum @RufusConundrum]

To: President Donald J. Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington D.C., 20500

CC: Ed Martin, U.S. Pardon Attorney
CC: Pamela Bondi, Attorney General
CC: Alice Marie Johnson, Pardon Czar

Re: Clemency Case Number: C320923

Dear President Donald J. Trump,

We respectfully request a full and unconditional Pardon for Rufus Paul Harris, (Case #: 1:09-CR-00406-TCB-JFK) who was wrongfully convicted in 2011 of securities fraud. Mr. Harris has served 15 years out of the 23 years that he was sentenced. This petition/request for a Pardon addresses an unconstitutional issue from the Eleventh Circuit where Sally Yates as USAAG (2006) and Federal District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (Sidney Powell VS Georgia election result, Pearson VS Kemp) created a "perverted circumstance" wherein a case was allowed to proceed to conviction with no defense, with the defendant not present, and not represented by counsel. This is an unprecedented case that reeks of government bias and corruption where the court merged the defendant’s right to be present with his right to have counsel through waiver creating a VERY DANGEROUS example that undermines the people's confidence in the judicial system. Therefore, the trial court’s refusal to allow counsel to assume representation, STANDING ALONE, should furnish a substantial ground for issuing this Pardon. Because when the court so obviously ignored the limits of its discretion, it created the exceptional circumstances that warrant the exercise of the President's discretionary Pardon power in the interest of justice.

For the legal argument concerning the unconstitutionality of the court's actions mentioned herein, and for the statement of the case, please review the defendants Writ of Mandamus #21-7540 to the Supreme Court. For the facts with supporting documentation concerning the events that led to the erroneous indictment and many unethical actions by the 11th Circuit AG and Court, please review https://t.co/P2udHNgzC3.

Sincerely Submitted,
_________________________

Advocates for Mr. Rufus Harris
Date: 08/29/2025

Writ of Mandamus #21-7540: https://t.co/N5mIZ9vNis

Case evidence: https://t.co/P2udHNgzC3

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[Rufus' Conundrum @RufusConundrum]

Pardon requests for Rufus Paul Harris (1:09-CR-00406-TCB-JFK) sent to @realDonaldTrump, @AGPamBondi, @EdMartinDOJ, and @AliceMarieFree. WRONGFUL CONVICTION! See https://t.co/P2udHNgzC3 for case details.

Re: Clemency Case Number: C320923

Free Rufus Paul Harris!

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Free RUFUS PAUL HARRIS!

An innocent man who was wrongly incarcerated - his family and friends seek justice. See the "The Rufus Harris Story" found at https://t.co/P2udHNg1Mv for case details.

Clemency Case Number: C320923

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To: Susie Wiles, Chief of Staff (White House)

CC: President Donald J. Trump
CC: Deputy AG Todd Blanche
CC: Stuart McCommas, Chief of Staff (DOJ)

Dear Susie Wiles,

We would like to bring a wrongful conviction in 2011 of securities fraud that many of us feel should be of high concern for the Weaponization Working Group (WWG). But to this day, all efforts, have fallen on deaf ears.

The case is #1:09-CR-0046-TCB-JFK, USA vs Rufus Harris. The 11th district under SALLY YATES as USAAG (2006) and Federal District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (Sidney Powell vs Georgia election results (Pearson vs Kemp)) created a very perverted circumstance wherein a case was allowed to proceed to conviction with NO DEFENSE, WITH THE DEFENDANT NOT PRESENT, and they even REMOVED THE DEFENDANT'S COUNSEL.

In this unprecedented case that reeks of government bias and corruption, Sally Yates and the Court merged the defendant's right to have counsel with his right be present through waiver, therein creating a very dangerous conviction that if widely known, would undermine the people's confidence in the U.S. Judicial System. The court's refusal to allow counsel to represent the defendant, STANDING ALONE, should furnish a substantial ground for action from the WWG or even a Pardon from President Trump for Mr. Harris. Because when the DOJ and the judge so obviously ignored the limits of its discretion and pushed the envelope to an extreme left-position concerning Constitutional rights, it created the exceptional circumstance that warrant the attention/action of the WWG or the exercise of President Trump's discretionary Pardon Power in the INTEREST OF JUSTICE.

Please know that Mr. Harris is a long time Republican, former NRCC card carrying member, who has served 15 years out of the 23 years that he was sentenced and to this very day, still claims his innocence.

Please strongly insist that the WWG consider helping Mr. Harris, or please forward a recommendation for Pardon, or even a commutation for Mr. Harris. Thank you for your time today.

Sincerely Submitted,
_________________________

Advocates for Mr. Rufus Harris
Date: 02/07/2026

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[Rufus' Conundrum @RufusConundrum]

To: Stuart McCommas, Chief of Staff (DOJ)

CC: President Donald J. Trump
CC: Deputy AG Todd Blanche
CC: Susie Wiles, Chief of Staff (White House)

Dear Stuart McCommas,

We would like to bring a wrongful conviction in 2011 of securities fraud that many of us feel should be of high concern for the Weaponization Working Group (WWG). But to this day, all efforts, have fallen on deaf ears.

The case is #1:09-CR-0046-TCB-JFK, USA vs Rufus Harris. The 11th district under SALLY YATES as USAAG (2006) and Federal District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (Sidney Powell vs Georgia election results, Pearson vs Kemp) created a very perverted circumstance wherein a case was allowed to proceed to conviction with NO DEFENSE, WITH THE DEFENDANT NOT PRESENT, and they even REMOVED THE DEFENDANT'S COUNSEL.

In this unprecedented case that reeks of government bias and corruption, Sally Yates and the Court merged the defendant's right to have counsel with his right be present through waiver, therein creating a very dangerous conviction that if widely known, would undermine the people's confidence in the U.S. Judicial System. The court's refusal to allow counsel to represent the defendant, STANDING ALONE, should furnish a substantial ground for action from the WWG or even a Pardon from President Trump for Mr. Harris. Because when the DOJ and the judge so obviously ignored the limits of its discretion and pushed the envelope to an extreme left-position concerning Constitutional rights, it created the exceptional circumstance that warrant the attention/action of the WWG or the exercise of President Trump's discretionary Pardon Power in the INTEREST OF JUSTICE.

Please know that Mr. Harris is a long time Republican, former NRCC card carrying member, who has served 15 years out of the 23 years that he was sentenced and to this very day, still claims his innocence.

Please strongly insist that the WWG consider helping Mr. Harris, or please forward a recommendation for Pardon, or even a commutation for Mr. Harris. Thank you for your time today.

Sincerely Submitted,
_________________________

Advocates for Mr. Rufus Harris
Date: 02/07/2026

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Case evidence: https://t.co/P2udHNgzC3

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[Rufus' Conundrum @RufusConundrum]

Free RUFUS PAUL HARRIS!

President Trump has said that there will be "NO MAGA LEFT BEHIND" when talking about political prisoners in Federal Prison. Well, there is a die-hard, President Trump-supporting conservative that has served 15+ years out of a 23-year corrupt sentence. He was put there by the Obama Administration via his AG Sally Yates and Federal Judge Timothy C. Batten (Georgia Election Results cases) in a case that proceeded to conviction where the JUDGE REMOVED THE ATTORNEY, the defendant was NOT PRESENT, and NO DEFENSE was afforded to the defendant.

Re: Clemency Case Number: C320923

Case details: https://t.co/P2udHNgzC3

#JusticeForRufus #FreeRufusPaulHarris #RufusConundrum

@realDonaldTrump
@POTUS
@WhiteHouse
@DAGToddBlanche
@EagleEdMartin
@AliceMarieFree
@EdMartinDOJ
@AGPamBondi
@PressSec
@chad_mizelle
@SusieWiles
@SidneyPowell1
@GenFlynn
@PaulManafort
@BillOReilly
@GailsWaters
@DOGElicious76