Selective Prosecution • Violated Constitutional Rights • Abuse of Gang Enhancements
Who Is Richard Holt Jr.?
Richard Holt Jr. is a pro per inmate in San Bernardino County representing himself in court. He’s fighting for his freedom against a deeply unfair and corrupt prosecutorial effort—one driven not by justice, but by bias, retaliation, and unchecked authority.
Despite clear evidence showing he was not at the crime scene — including GPS monitor data — Richard is facing a potential life sentence, not because of the law, but because of the people enforcing it.
Corrupt Individuals Behind the Case
- Two deputies involved in Holt’s original arrest are also tied to the prosecution team.
- One deputy is part of the Gang Task Force, and the other was involved in a search warrant that led to an unauthorized cell search of Holt’s legal materials.
- Holt’s motions and court documents were taken or destroyed, interfering directly with his ability to represent himself.
Constitutional Rights Violated
Richard Holt’s constitutional rights have been violated repeatedly:
- 1st Amendment – Denial of access to the courts by interfering with legal materials.
- 5th & 14th Amendments – Violation of due process through selective prosecution and misconduct.
- 6th Amendment – Right to a fair trial denied by misconduct and targeting of a self-represented defendant.
- 8th Amendment – Excessive and unjust gang enhancements used to threaten a life sentence for a burglary charge.
This Is Not About a Broken System — It’s About Corrupt People
The injustice in Holt’s case doesn’t stem from the law itself, but from the individuals abusing their authority. This is not a system failure — it’s a deliberate violation of rights by those sworn to uphold them.
🔍 Facts the Public Needs to Know
Richard Dean Holt Jr. is currently facing a felony prosecution in San Bernardino County that raises serious constitutional concerns. As a pro per (self-represented) defendant, Mr. Holt has alleged that his legal materials were illegally seized during a jail cell search at High Desert Detention Center on December 27, conducted by Sgt. Travis Kane.
This search lacked a warrant, and multiple documents critical to Mr. Holt’s defense were taken or destroyed, impeding his constitutional right to a fair trial. Despite having GPS data showing he was not at the crime scene, Mr. Holt is being prosecuted under charges inflated by gang enhancements that expose him to a life sentence.
Notably, two deputies involved in his arrest and prosecution — Deputy Bray and Deputy Geerling — are both listed on the Giglio/Brady disclosure lists, meaning they have prior documented credibility issues, such as misconduct or dishonesty, that could compromise their reliability as witnesses. These lists are used nationwide to ensure that officers with histories of misconduct are not allowed to testify without disclosure to the defense
Call to Action
We are urgently seeking:
- Pro bono attorneys to help fight for Holt’s rights.
- Legal and investigative support to document and expose misconduct.
- Public support to demand accountability in San Bernardino County.
📧 Contact: justice.4.richardjr@gmail.com
🔗 Website: justiceforholtz.wordpress.com
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