GUILTY CA - Massive fire at Oakland warehouse party, 36 dead, 2 Dec 2016 #3

[skibaboo]

[video=twitter;871820646531031041]https://twitter.com/abc7kristensze/status/871820646531031041[/video]

 

[MsMarple]

A quick reminder that Max Harris is also known as Max Ohr, the tattoo/jewelry artist who lived in the ghost ship.

https://www.facebook.com/MaxOhrArt
http://maxohr.com/
https://twitter.com/Max_Ohr
https://www.instagram.com/max_ohr/
Auto place next door was used too:
https://www.instagram.com/p/vPsOzXv6Nk/
https://www.instagram.com/p/vQa7szv6Hn/

http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/06/05/ghost-ship-fire-criminal-charges-filed-da-says/

[video=twitter;871828231309021184]https://twitter.com/dannoyes/status/871828231309021184[/video]Dan Noyes ✔ @dannoyes
Derick Almena booked into Lake County Jail about half an hour ago, $1,080,000 bond. Here's his new mugshot. #ABC7now #GhostshipFire

 

[MsMarple]

Check it out -
paperwork on the arrests posted here:

https://twitter.com/DarwinBondGraha

[video=twitter;871826672466644992]https://twitter.com/DarwinBondGraha/status/871826672466644992[/video]
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[gitana1]

A quick reminder that Max Harris is also known as Max Ohr, the tattoo/jewelry artist who lived in the ghost ship.

https://www.facebook.com/MaxOhrArt
http://maxohr.com/
https://www.instagram.com/max_ohr/
Auto place next door was used too:
https://www.instagram.com/p/vPsOzXv6Nk/
https://www.instagram.com/p/vQa7szv6Hn/

http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/06/05/ghost-ship-fire-criminal-charges-filed-da-says/

[video=twitter;871828231309021184]https://twitter.com/dannoyes/status/871828231309021184[/video]Dan Noyes ✔ @dannoyes
Derick Almena booked into Lake County Jail about half an hour ago, $1,080,000 bond. Here's his new mugshot. #ABC7now #GhostshipFire

Ugh. Perusing his Facebook and Instagram. Ohr posting repeated pictures d himself to adulation, "You're so beautiful." And traveling all over the world. A photo of a flame which seems particularly disrespectful. Just loving life. Seems so carefree and tone deaf. Good friends with Ion and Micah Allison.

Im starting to feel angry.

 

[Spellbound]

Not the best for good sources, but this DailyMail article describes Ohr's connection to Almeda. he supposedly was not only "working the door the night of the fire, but was also the one who organized the event for that night.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-dead-revealed-right-hand-man-venue-boss.html

 

[Spellbound]

Press conference available here: http://www.ktvu.com/news/258999499-story
(FB links did not work for me).

 

[Spellbound]

Text of press release from Alameda District Attorney O’Malley
http://www.alcoda.org/newsroom/2017/jun/felony_charges_in_deadly_warehouse_fire#more

Throughout the months of investigation, the DA Team met on a regular basis with DA O’Malley and additional attorneys to analyze the legal issues and institute appropriate criminal proceedings. To prosecute a manslaughter case based on criminal negligence, the District Attorney must be satisfied that any defendant acted with gross or reckless conduct akin to a disregard for human life, and that the deadly consequences of those actions were reasonably foreseeable. As stated in the declaration of probable cause, Almena and Harris acted knowingly and with disregard for the risk when they:

• Allowed individuals to live in the warehouse and deceived the police, fire department and owners about that fact
• Allowed large groups to assemble in the warehouse for musical events in the space and on December 2nd, 2016 they actually blocked one of two means of egress
• Conducted unpermitted and uninspected construction, including electrical work
• Allowed the floor to ceiling storage of large quantities of highly flammable materials that created a deadly and dangerous space

Almena’s and Harris’ actions were reckless, creating a high risk of death.

Prior to this announcement, the Victim/Witness Assistance Division of the DA’s Office reached out to inform the family of each of the victims of this charging decision, and we will work closely with the families as the case progress through the criminal justice system.

 

[gitana1]

I mean watching my brother suffering so hard for so long with no relief in sight and these f'ers are living the high life? Didn't they lose friends there? I had a friend of Jennifer's message me the other day saying she is in counseling because of the death. And these narcissists don't seem to give a damn. Jesus. I haven't had time for anger but seeing the social media is making me livid. My brother wakes up in hell every day. He said if it wasn't for our family he'd off himself. I'm really pissed off right now. He's so sad. Every damn day.

Sorry guys. I'm really upset.

 

[Spellbound]

Don't apologize, Gitana. your feelings are well-justified. I am so sorry for your brother, and hope he has a lot of support close by. sending a hug your way, too.

 

[human]

Why isn't Micah being charged?

 

[borndem]

At last! I know it is little consolation to the loving partners, families and friends of the victims -- and to the public at large for what artistic beauty these people would have given the world -- but at least this earthly justice is now in progress. The two who have been arrested for involuntary manslaughter are also thieves -- they took away futures, dream-realization, the love that they are no longer able to give, and so very much more. But this is a start.

:rose: We are with you, Gypsy-girl, we're with you.:grouphug:

 

[MsMarple]

Why isn't Micah being charged?

I'm wondering that myself. Without any hard facts (so just a guess) I think investigators weren't able to come up with with enough evidence to tie Micah Allison into the criminal charges. I don't even know if she is listed on the lease agreement or if she was involved in renting space to the tenants. In my mind she's morally responsible as much as Derick Ion Almena but I understand that in order to bring a criminal charge it requires strong evidence as it pertains to the law.

According to DA Nancy O'Malley:

Update: DA Nancy O'Malley said in the press conference that she had been meeting with her investigative team throughout the six months of the investigation, and that they spent a great deal of energy analyzing the prosecutable evidence they had against Almena and Harris. She said the team had conducted over 75 witness interviews, executed dozens of search warrants, and pored over reams of documentation pertaining to the case before reaching today's charges.

"To prosecute a manslaughter case [like this]... we must prove that the defendant acted with gross negligence," O'Malley said. "Almena and Harris acted knowingly and with disregard for risk when the did the following: they allowed individuals to live in the building and conspired to deceive police, inspectors, and the landlord to conceal this fact. [Also] they allowed large groups to assemble for unpermitted and unsafe musical events in the space, and on December 2 in particular, they blocked one of the points of egress, leaving only one way to exit the second floor.... they also conducted unpermitted construction... and allowed for the storage of floor-to-ceiling [piles] of flammable materials... Their actions amount to disregard for human life. Their reckless acts were the proximate cause of the deaths of 36 individuals."

Deputy District Attorney Teresa Drenick further said, in response to questions about any other individuals who were investigated for possible charges, "We left no stone unturned in the evidence... and [we did] extensive legal analysis as to who could be charged... and this is the conclusion we came to."

http://sfist.com/2017/06/05/ghost_ship_proprietor_derick_almena.php

And from here: http://abc7news.com/news/2-charged-...ary-manslaughter-for-ghost-ship-fire/2066371/ we have Drenick and O'Malley explaining why they filed the particular felony charges (Penal Code Section 192 (b)) against Almena and Harris/Ohr.

The crux of these charges is that Almena and Harris knowingly disregarded the risk to human life as shown by their actions. IMO the evidence will hold up.

Interestingly, Drenick said the fire investigation is complete, has been labeled as "undetermined" and will remain so because most of the physical evidence of the fire was consumed. She did state that it will not affect the criminal involuntary manslaughter charges though.

 

[Lilibet]

The wheels of justice often grind so slowly we think they'll never get there, but I had every confidence arrests would happen eventually. Building a case that will survive defense attorneys can take time. Although these arrests don't end the pain of families and survivors, they needed to happen and they did. Here's hoping they result in appropriate sentences. I believe they will.

Huge hugs to you and your brother, Gitana. That's all I can offer. Words don't seem to be enough. :heartbeat:

 

[borndem]

If the sentences are awarded as consecutive, then the punishment would be sufficient, IMO. I don't know how that works in California. (In NC, it is at the discretion of the judge after a guilty verdict is given by the jury.)

Involuntary manslaughter generally leads to a felony conviction which may be punished by a term of imprisonment for two, three, or four years in county jail or state prison. The state may consider the defendant's prior or current felony conviction record when determining the defendant's punishment.

See Involuntary Manslaughter Penalties and Sentencing for more general information.

http://statelaws.findlaw.com/california-law/california-involuntary-manslaughter-laws.html

 

[Spellbound]

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...o-arrested-connection-blaze-killed-36-n768406

Almena was the leaseholder and founder of the hive-like artists’ collective at the warehouse, known as the “Ghost Ship,”.._

The probable cause document said that on the night of the fire, Harris allegedly blocked off an area of the second floor of the warehouse that included a stairwell in preparation for the party, meaning upstairs guests only had one escape route.


Officials have said that the fire that engulfed the warehouse was already raging on the ground floor before victim on the floor above realized anything was wrong.

 

[Spellbound]

Article from February 2017, Documents reveal more about Ghost Ship, many calls for police response through the years. https://www.pressreader.com/usa/san-francisco-chronicle-late-edition/20170209/281487866093669


More details about previous contact from police visits: (click the article link/pic); a City Hands Pver Files:
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-mercury-news/20170209/textview

Records tell more:
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/san-francisco-chronicle-late-edition/20170209/textview

 

[MsMarple]

Article has been updated:

http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/06/05/ghost-ship-fire-criminal-charges-filed-da-says/

It's a good read too for those looking to familiarize themselves with this awful case.

The probable cause doc is also included in the article along with a Scribd link to the same doc:

https://www.scribd.com/document/350446988/Ghost-Ship-fire-criminal-charges

Now where are my darts?

http://publicapps.lakecountyca.gov/lcsoMobile/arrests
http://app5.lasd.org/iic/ note: enter Harris and Max then you have to fill out the security captcha. For me, after I did that I got to Harris' booking number and when I clicked on it I got taken back to yet another captcha. After that Max Harris' file opened. What a PITA.... YMMV.

It appears that both Almena and Harris have bail set at $1,080,000.00.

 

[KinderedSpirits]

I mean watching my brother suffering so hard for so long with no relief in sight and these f'ers are living the high life? Didn't they lose friends there? I had a friend of Jennifer's message me the other day saying she is in counseling because of the death. And these narcissists don't seem to give a damn. Jesus. I haven't had time for anger but seeing the social media is making me livid. My brother wakes up in hell every day. He said if it wasn't for our family he'd off himself. I'm really pissed off right now. He's so sad. Every damn day.

Sorry guys. I'm really upset.

Gitana,

Pissed off is an understatement! Let's just say he removed a lot of his posts. I was following their social media right after the fire, and I was absolutely disgusted by the way those smug a**h**** were acting like they were the victims. Zero regard for all the lives lost! It made me sick!

I'm so sorry that none of this will bring those angels back to their families, but I am so glad those "high and mighty" jerks are finally getting a much needed reality check!

Sending lots of love and healing vibes to you and your brother, Gitana. I know it's hard, but he will pull through! [emoji169]


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[mistivon]

Thank you Jesus. It's a step in the right direction and I am so very grateful that this finally happened. I know it won't bring anyone back but I hope its some small consolation. I have no doubt they will both be found GUILTY!

 

[LaborOfLobe]

I truly did not think this day would come, but I along with Mr. Lobe are so happy that it has. Nothing can ever make up for the beautiful souls lost in this fire, but at least it's something. May justice prevail.

More hugs coming your way, gitana.