We need to learn quickly to keep up with the massive change around us so we don't get run over. We need to outrun change.
I watched the director’s cut last night. Want to add some more data points to the timeline. Eventually I will integrate all these comments into one large post. In the meantime, I am building the story one post at a time. 8/12/13 – director’s cut – This is the date on the letter from the … Continue reading “More info on the timeline in documentary “The Overnighters””
Updates: Multiple updates through conviction and sentencing. Update 5/19/16: Convicted human trafficker Keith Graves has been moved to a federal penitentiary. Mr. Graves is confined in Victorville Medium II Federal Correctional Institution. We can drop the word alleged from our discussions of Mr. Graves’ actions while he was living in North Dakota. 2/29 – More background on Keith Graves’ sentencing. … Continue reading “Current status of Keith Graves, one of the main people in documentary “The Overnighters””
(Lousy photos by James Ulvog of a man camp. This small facility is in a small city between Williston and Minot. There are a lot of these man camps around Western North Dakota that provide basic sleeping and dining facilities. They are all full. Sorry I don’t have pictures of the many that I’ve seen … Continue reading “Does anything exist beyond what I can see with my own eyes? “The Overnighters” as an illustration.”
“I will not give in to despair because hopeless should never win and hopeless is a lie.” Former pastor Jay Reinke, as the Overnighters program shuts down. I agree. Hopeless is a lie. Despair is a lie. “The problem is we’re working with sinners and some people are fearful.” Andrea Reinke, as the family discusses … Continue reading “My favorite lines from movie “The Overnighters”. Some disclosures.”
A movie about the oil boom in North Dakota, the impact in Williston, and how that played out in one church is now available at Amazon. I preordered a copy and it is downloading as I write. Have been looking forward to seeing it a second time. I knew the story, particularly the ending, before … Continue reading ““The Overnighters” movie available now”
One more loose end on my reporting of the drug/body parts/contract hit/weapons/fake ID/explosives dark web site Silk Road: sentencing for Shaun W. Bridges. Update: After getting ready for followup to this post, I realized those are actually separate discussions. Thus, there will be no ‘part 2’ for this post. He is the former Secret Service … Continue reading “More sentencing details on Silk Road dark web site – part 1”
The Bureau of Prisons inmate locator page reports that Keith A. Graves is now in custody at Victorville Medium I Federal Correctional Institution, located in Victorville, California. Update 7-19-16: for future reference, his inmate number is 13523-059. His middle initial is A, for Alexander. Age 40 as of summer 2016. Update 10-23-18: Mr. Graves is still … Continue reading “Convicted human trafficker Keith Graves has been moved to a federal penitentiary”
The fight over whether to shut down all man camps in Williston isn’t over. 3/19 – Bismarck Tribune – Man camp operators will fight back – The Williston city officials will have a second read of an ordinance to force all man camp operators within their reach to shut down. Target Logistics has dropped into … Continue reading “Update on battle over crew camps in Williston”
As was mentioned earlier, on February 17th many women who had been trafficked in prostitution received justice when Keith Graves was sentenced to 33 years 9 months in federal prison. Amy Dalrymple interviews several of the victims and explains After the trauma of sex trafficking, women struggle to cope. The emotional aftermath is severe. The trial was … Continue reading “More background on Keith Graves’ sentencing.”
Two minor followups, first on the evening soap opera ‘Blood & Oil’ and then a documentary about Williston. Mentioned both of these previously. In addition to getting the production run cut from 13 to 10 episodes, the drama “Blood & Oil” took a two-week vacation on the schedule during November. I was wondering if the show … Continue reading “Minor followup on media discussion of Bakken”
Now that Mr. Graves has been convicted on five counts of human trafficking plus possession and distribution of meth, I have started to think about what sentence he has rightfully earned and will be justly delivered to him in full. Previous post discussed why I am paying such close attention to Mr. Graves’ case. Short answer is … Continue reading “Wild guesses on possible sentence after Keith Graves is convicted – part 2”
Now that Mr. Graves has been convicted, I will start to think about what sentence he might earn. Having noticed how closely I am following the case of now-convicted human trafficker Keith Graves you may wonder why I am paying such close attention to his case. After reading this post, you will be really curious. … Continue reading “Wild guesses on possible sentence after Keith Graves is convicted – part 1”
After the string of tweets I mentioned yesterday, Andrew Sheeler filled us in on conviction day for Keith Graves: Jury convicts Graves on 8 counts. The verdict The difference between the 8 counts mentioned in the article and the 7 mentioned earlier is the forfeiture allegation. The feds alleged that a toy bb gun, a … Continue reading “More details from last day of Keith Graves’ trial”
Andrew Sheeler reports in Bismarck Tribune: Alleged driver testifies against Graves. On day 4 of the trial, three more women testified of being abused. Article is not as detailed as I would like, obviously. Text says one of the three avoided being trafficked and mentioned her cousin was exploited. That seems to be the same … Continue reading “Day 4 of Keith Graves’ trial”
Keith Graves is still headed towards starting his trial on October 19th. He faces 11 federal charges, which includes allegations of trafficking seven different women, possession of a controlled substance, and distribution of methamphetamines. On September 22nd, Keith Graves standby counsel requested the trial be delayed. Reason for the requested continuance is the standby … Continue reading “Keith Graves trial still set for October 19”