GOP Official & Boyfriend Savagely Beaten In Politically Motivated Attack – Including Broken Leg, Jaw, Concussion… Media Silent …UPDATES & Police Report
Posted by Jim Hoft on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 8:46 PM
Allee Bautsch and her boyfriend Joe Brown
The governor’s office said Monday that Allee Bautsch suffered a broken leg and her boyfriend suffered a concussion and fractured nose and jaw in the alleged incident. (KSLA)
A Republican activist and her boyfriend were savagely beaten in New Orleans on Friday for wearing Sarah Palin pins.
Free Republic reported:
Allee Bautsch, chief campaign fundraiser for Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, and her boyfriend Joe Brown, were savagely beaten Friday night in New Orleans after leaving a Republican party fundraising dinner by a group of thugs who reportedly targeted the couple because they were wearing Sarah Palin pins.
Bautch’s leg was broken and Brown incurred a broken jaw and nose as well as a concussion.
The Hayride reports that a source who visited Bautsch at the hospital the day after the attack says they were told the couple was attacked for wearing Palin buttons:
Two people at the Brennan’s event have now confirmed that the protest had largely broken up by the time it ended, but we also understand from someone who visited Allee Bautsch in the hospital Saturday morning that she and Brown were followed and attacked expressly because they had Palin pins on (she heard one of the attackers say “Let’s get them, they have Palin pins on” – so the attack WAS politically motivated as its victims understood it. It was not a mugging, it was not an argument gone wrong and it was not a bar fight.
The story of a Republican and her boyfriend being viciously attacked for wearing Palin buttons has yet to make national headlines, unlike say, unfounded rumors of nasty words being said by Tea Party protesters.
Related… Anarchists took to the streets in New Orleans on Friday to protest the SRLC, marching to the Hilton Hotel, where a banner was hanging from the roof which said “We won’t pay for their crisis. Become the crisis!” —- The march then headed to Brennan’s Restaurant, where a $10,000 a plate SRLC dinner was in progress.
Later today the Governor’s office sent out this email. The authorities are still investigating the violent attack–
Friday night, the Governor’s campaign fundraiser, Allee Bautsch, and her boyfriend were involved in an altercation in the French Quarter with a group of people.
While there were protestors around at that time, we are not aware of any evidence that the individuals involved in the altercation were protestors.
Allee’s leg was badly broken in the incident, she has had surgery, and she is facing a recovery time of two to three months. Her boyfriend had a concussion, and also a fractured nose and jaw. They are both expected to fully recover.
NOPD is investigating the incident and we are refraining from further comment to allow them to fully investigate and ensure justice is done. Our prayers are with Allee. She is a strong person and we are sure she will make a speedy recovery.
Thanks,
Kyle Plotkin
Office of Governor Jindal
Press Secretary
And, here is another update on the protest that was sent to me today after I published this report:
I am the photographer for the LA GOP and I was at the Brennan fundraiser. When I left about one hour or so after all 3 of the governors left the crowd of protesters had grown. The were very nasty, signs were vulgar using the “F” word. As I left the restaurant I was yelled at – there was a family visiting the restaurant with a baby stroller – they had nothing to do with the fundraiser and they were being heckled using the “F” and “MF” words.. A couple of them made comments to me.
Thanks, Eric
UPDATE: Here is a photo of the crowd outside of Brennan’s–
photo credit: © Eric Miller
And, here is video of the protesters by Jeff Blanco at Inside Louisiana News chanting “Fight Back!”:
In their latest update- The Hayride still insists that the attack was politically motivated.
UPDATE: The New Orleans Police released a statement tonight on the beatings. They are looking for two dirty white males; one with a ponytail.
Superintendent Warren J. Riley and members of the New Orleans Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating and identifying several suspects wanted in connection with an incident that occurred in the 600 block of Saint Louis Street . The incident occurred Friday April 9, 2010, at approximately 10:45 P.M.
According to investigators, the victims were walking from a function at a restaurant in the 400 block of Royal Street . When they entered the 600 block of Saint Louis Street , three to five Caucasian males made derogatory comments to the 25-year-old female and her 28-year-old male friend. When the male victim turned towards the group of men, one or more of the suspects struck the victim several times. At some point the female victim fell to the ground and screamed. The suspects then fled on foot. Officers in the area heard the female screaming and responded to the scene and broadcasted a description of the suspects and requested Emergency Medical Paramedics. As the female was waiting for EMS , she used her purse as a pillow. When the victim was in the ambulance, she discovered her purse was missing.
The female was transported to a hospital where she was treated for a broken leg. The male victim was also transported to the hospital and was treated for a mild concussion, fractured jaw and nose.
One of the suspects was described as a Caucasian male who appeared to be dirty, in his 20′s, 6’1″ tall, thin build with a thin face. He had a beard and auburn color hair in a pony tail. He was wearing a light color T shirt and dark color pants.
The incident is on-going and detectives are in the process of determining if any surveillance cameras captured the incident.
Investigators are currently working on the incident and at this time the report is not available. Notification will be made to the media when the report is complete and ready for dissemination.
Investigators are in the process of identifying the suspects, as well as a motive. Eighth District Detective Sergeant Nicholas Gernon is in charge of the investigation. Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP(7867). You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500.00 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward.
Kristinn has more on the attack and added this:
BTW, Media Matters can kiss me on both cheeks for attacking Gateway Pundit and Free Republic for our reporting on the brutal attack. (Title: When Gateway Pundit quotes Free Republic, you know the truth is going to lose)
That’s too bad. It looks like the radicals at Media Matters have egg on their face once again.
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cargosquid commented:
Perhaps a new badge for Republicans, Conservatives, or Palin supporters is a filled holster…….
requiredreading commented:
This is bad.
Sooner or later, patriots will be forced to defend ourselves or die.
No good can come from this if the truth is not properly revealed.
NeoKong commented:
That’s a hate crime.The GOP should be screaming at the top of their lungs about this and demand that AG Holder investigate this immediately.
We’re not talking about broken glass or somebody’s bbq grill here.
These people were violently assaulted and the people responsible should go to jail.
Ruth Dennison commented:
Unbelievable!
Hillbillybjopkr commented:
This to me means that we are now in a low-profile cilvil war. When blood starts to flow it’s only right to fight back. While I am sick to death of the left-wing loonies calling us violent and then things like this happen…I am no longer content with taking the moral high ground to prove we are better than them, If i am attacked at a rally….someone will end up in their grave…ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!!
Jayne on the left coast commented:
Don’t Anarchist know that without the Govt. that they hate so much there would be none of all that free stuff they love? In Anarchy those with the guns will be the overseers, they don’t have the guns. We do. What a bunch of idiots.
Harry commented:
Why isn’t every GOP talking point today about this event? The MSM is silent of course, but if the GOP stays silent as well, then that’s their fault.
Taqiyyotomist commented:
Someone tell Mrs. Palin – get her on the scene.
Make a damn scene.
This is, although expected from these Buzz Windrip thugs, not to be tolerated.
Has local law enforcement done jack?
How about the State Police? Are they interested in beatings by political operatives against citizens?
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I hope, if this STORY goes viral, though my hope is so thin as to be near-insubstantial, that the ACT OF BEATING CONSERVATIVES doesn’t ALSO go viral.
My hope is slim on this, given the trends I see lately. If this story goes viral, so will the practice of conservative-lynching. (Not coincidentally, by supporters of the Original Lynching Party, and by admirers of Mao, Che, and Castro, whose murderous goons’ behavior they aspire to.)
Carbon Monoxide commented:
OK. I’ll say it: You’re stupid to go to one of these things w/o a gun.
Gman commented:
On a related note. I am buying an AR-15 this week!
Militant Conservative commented:
Carbon Monoxide
April 13th, 2010 | 10:42 am | #9
I am my own security detail. I am responsible for myself and family. It is not that a firearm may be needed now. You should have been carrying all along.
Join the heavy handbag club, get training and refuse to be a victim. Guranteed, I am too old to take a beating of this magnatude. I carry a gun because I cannot carry a cop.
Britny commented:
I hope this isn’t just more Ashley Todd-ism
Taqiyyotomist commented:
Britny.
Ashley Todd carved a B, very lightly, into her cheek.
We’re talking broken bones here.
Sam commented:
For those here, or on any blog, that are spouting violence against violence, that is not a conservative principle. That is someone trying to pose as a conservative to stir something up. This exact tactic has been stated by liberals, on their websites, in regards to plans they have to discredit those with opposing views. It is very sad that some Americans dont want other Americans to have freedom of speech and will go to strange tactics to shut them down. Why do liberals love to pit Americans against other Americans? United we stand, Divided we fall.
Taqiyyotomist commented:
I’ve sent this to Drudge, Flopping Aces, and Big Journalism. So far.
gus commented:
Has John Lewis or Barney Frank been reached for comment yet.
Imagine if one of these 2 had been carrying a gun.
THOSE POOR POOR LIBTARD PERPS would be HEADLESS LIBTARD PERPS.
red commented:
Oh, I think these two should sue the pants off of the mainstream media for inciting people to commit hate crimes. the msm are the ones who have been stoking the fires of Palin hatred, and now that the wonderful Hate Crimes legislation has been passed by Congress, I think the msm should be the first to feel the repercussions of it.
Hillbillybjopkr commented:
The more I sit here and read/think about this story the more pissed off I am getting. This story needs to be known. I am sure most of you can agree that a person can only take so much befor they snap. Me personally I am getting to that point. The constant attacks by the left calling us Racist, Homophobe bla bla bla are getting very tiring. And the lack of any counter argument for the sake of “Being the bigger person” apparently isn’t working. REAL PEOPLE are getting maimed and hurt and nothing is being done. So if we obviously can’t depend on the system then what can we depend on….or are we just suppost to continously bend over and take it. It won’t be long now till someone gets killed, Then what will happen. Same thing that always happens…NOTHING…unless one of us conservitives does the shootin protecting themselves, then it’ll be a public hangin. I am sorry to say my Conservitive Brother’s and Sisters in Arms…..We Are All Alone..We Must STand Together
greenfairie commented:
We have to put pressure on the police and on the DA to make these criminals pay. For too long, everybody has looked the other way on thuggery visited upon conservatives, whether it’s shooting up a Republican Party office or union goon beat-downs or gay extremists attacking those opposed to same sex marriage.
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