On Anniversary of Stonewall, Police Raid Texas Gay Bar

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Published June 28, 2009 @ 08:07PM PT

Add this to the file of "You've got to be kidding me!" On the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, police in Fort Worth, Texas violently raided a gay bar known as the Rainbow Lounge, arresting nearly half a dozen people and showing that the more things change in this country, sometimes the more they stay the same. Count the Fort Worth Texas Police Department as the most clueless and insensitive police departments around.

Protests sprung up throughout the day in Fort Worth, as LGBT rights activists demanded to know why the police chose the anniversary of Stonewall to make a violent raid on a gay bar. Here's the scoop on the protests and the ridiculous antics of the Fort Worth police department, fresh from the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Hat tip to reader Marlin Bynum for the heads up on this:

A crowd of more than 100 protesters chanted "No more!" from the steps of the Tarrant County Courthouse Sunday evening as they demanded an investigation into a police raid earlier in the day at a gay night club.

One patron was seriously injured in the raid, several protesters said, as police used excessive force in making seven arrests. Police defended their actions.

Speaker after speaker demanded an inquiry into the late-night raid at the Rainbow Lounge on South Jennings Street.

"I was scared," patron Todd Camp said at the protest Sunday afternoon. "I have never seen anything like this in my life."...

Witnesses say that police arrived at the nightclub about 1 a.m. Sunday and arrested seven people and that one of those arrested suffered a fractured skull during the takedown and is at a Fort Worth hospital.

Police brushed this off as a normal bar check, to make sure patrons were not breaking the law and that no minors were in the crowd. But as Todd Camp (founder of Q Cinema, and also quoted in the excerpt above), this was no normal bar visit by police. Instead, police showed up with zip cuffs and paddy wagons, which sure as hell sounds like they were trying to re-create Stonewall some 40 years ago.

"I have friends who are cops and I know what to do when officers are working," Camp said. "No one was acting aggressive to officers."

Camp said that he has been attending bars for years in Fort Worth when TABC conducts raids.

"Usually, they're very orderly and respectful – they work with the bar staff and check IDs, it's quick and painful and then it's over and then they're out," Camp said. "This was not that. This was harassment, plain and simple."

General manager Randy Norman said the bar had just been open a week and they had complied with all ordinances.

"Officers just don't come in armed with zip ties and a paddy wagon for a routine check of a bar," Norman said.

A group has now sprung up on Facebook for folks to receive up-to-date information on this incident. Unbelievable. Police departments are supposed to protect people from violence; they're not supposed to be raiding gay clubs with zip ties and paddy wagons, and cracking people's skulls. Stay tuned and see if we get some sort of apology out of this sad story.

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disgusting. all i can say. and people wonder why nobody has respect for police officers anymore. I cannot believe this. where's the justice? those officers that assaulted those people need to be JAILED.

Posted by Daniel Duncan on 06/28/2009 @ 08:41PM PT
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Thanks for posting this Mike. I can't believe we are still having to deal with this shit!

Posted by Dave Hershey on 06/28/2009 @ 08:49PM PT
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this truly is a sad story, but i am afraid that the suggestion that the police are here to 'protect people from violence' begs the question: which people? a quick review of the history of pretty much any police force will tell you that if you are too poor, brown, or queer, the police really are there to protect you so much as to protect others from you. in any case, this clearly sounds like harassment. and nothing puts an end to harassment like standing up against it!

Posted by Stephen Miller on 06/28/2009 @ 09:03PM PT
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sorry, meant to say that if you are too poor, brown, or queer, the police are not there to protect you from others. which is not to say that that's right (it ain't). just that that's the historical truth.

Posted by Stephen Miller on 06/28/2009 @ 09:05PM PT
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Sad, but true.

Posted by Dave Hershey on 06/28/2009 @ 09:38PM PT
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Ft.Worth cops have a history of going after gay establishments. I hope they sue the department and take away their jobs.

Posted by Sean Stidham on 06/28/2009 @ 10:02PM PT
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Yep...It definatly sounds like they were being pricks on purpose....

Wonder if they can be successfully sued over this ?

On the bright side...Me thinks we got the homohaters running scared...So scared, theyre getting desperate and desperate fools make foolish mistakes.

Posted by Thomas McHugh on 06/29/2009 @ 02:50AM PT
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Totally disgusting! I've been to this bar. This is scary. :-(

Posted by meg b on 06/29/2009 @ 04:23AM PT
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Maybe this will waken people up to the type of crap GLBT people have to go through. If the law police are attacking you, that really takes it to another level. Who would feel comfortable reporting a hate crime if even the police are attacking people?

Posted by Courtney C............ on 06/29/2009 @ 07:14AM PT
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Ouch! Thank Buddha I left Texas two years ago.

Posted by Luella - on 06/29/2009 @ 07:35AM PT
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It will be interesting to see how the city answers for this, or whether it is swept under the rug. I live in Oklahoma, the reddest state in the union, and I have never witnessed this kind of harassment. Cimmaron alliance sued Oklahoma City and won, over a much less egregious situation. Let's bankrupt Ft. Worth. Perhaps they will see the light if all the gay dollars are spent elsewhere -- boycott the city and all its businesses, and hit them in their pocket books.

Posted by Paul Paris on 06/29/2009 @ 08:31AM PT
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It's unfortunate that a gay bar in Fort Worth has been raided by police, as much similar as the reason why the Stonewall Riots began. In addition, I condemn the police officers for the harrassment because that was no normal inspection, but a raid of intolerance. However, it's good that protesters showed up at the Tarrant County Courthouse to denounce the intolerant raid as one that was similar to what happened right before the Stonewall Riots.

Posted by Edwin Bonilla on 06/29/2009 @ 11:22AM PT
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The Sunday following the local GLBT Pride Picnic, my feet still happily aching from feeding 330+ people, I delivered an invocation to GLBT ancestors, adding a pagan element to the Stonewall service offered by the local UU church.

About two-thirds of the way through I paused. I was suddenly so tired, so very tired to think that 40 years had gone by since Stonewall--which is to say nothing of the efforts prior to Stonewall, not as often headlined, but no less important--and still there is so far to go. Buoyed by the support of those there and the many gone before me I kept going after only a moment, but it was that moment that stuck with me.

We live in interesting times, surrounded by great hopes, but still witnessing apalling horrors. It's a year of very poignant pride, if you ask me. It will be interesting to see the ongoing response to these events.

Posted by J.R. Snyder on 06/29/2009 @ 11:56AM PT
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This is why i will never spend a single penny in Texas-even in South Africa there is gay marriage-even in Israel gays and lesbians are allowed in the military-even in Canada gays and lesbians have full equality rights-even inFinland- a former soviet staellitte state gays and lesbians can sponsor partners for immigration-while in Texas the police haven't managed to pull their thick skulls out of their asses-THIS IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF WHY THE WORLD NO LONGER RESPECTS AMERICAistop being such hypocrites and bullies-please just stop this ignorance.

Posted by doug canada on 06/29/2009 @ 10:14PM PT
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There is a bright side to this, the police all over the country are being militarized and have come under the pervue of the federal goverment and no they are not here to keep the peace any more. This is a big SLAP-IN-THE-FACE wake up call! They are here to protect the interests of the ones in power with the money and who want absolute domination over over lives through threat and intimidation. That is all this is and we can not stand for it not for one second. Every one of those offices must be sued civily by each of the individuals at that bar, perhaps a class action suit would be good. Get some good lawyers boys and have some fun with this. And as soon as I get back to Austin I am going to spend the weekend hanging out at that bar.......THE ONLY RIGHTS WE HAVE ARE THE ONES THAT WE DEMAND....

Posted by Daniel Abboud on 06/30/2009 @ 03:35AM PT
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Ok..for you youngsters this kind of activity by govt agencies is unknown. Thanks for making me feel my age. This is a throwback that we all thought we were past. If the "Hate Crimes" bill were past an action could be more easily taken against the officers and other municipal authorities.

In 1976 a man was stabbed to death as he was leaving a local club in Tucson, Arizona. The court gave the perpetrator a slap on the wrist, much like the decision for Dan White and his "Twinky" defence.

After the 1976 murder the Mayor setup a "Mayors Commission on LGBT issues" They are still in place. They recently had input on the selection of a new police chief.

Go at this as hard as possible. Make certain it will not happen again. While people are enraged encourage everyone to "Act Up" in any way they can. Show your strength.

Posted by Gerald Grundstein on 06/30/2009 @ 10:38AM PT
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The state of Texas does have a hate crimes law that includes "sexual preference" as a protected status. So much for that when the police exercise their preference to hate.

Posted by Gary Allmon on 06/30/2009 @ 03:48PM PT
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I was able to drive over from Irving to attend a community forum that was already scheduled in Fort Worth by the Police Deparment there. It was a very interesting evening to say the least.

It is my belief that Chief Halstead is wanting to find out what happened that night. During the meeting he recieved news from the TABC office that says they will also be conducting an internal investigation, with the Fort Worth PD is already doing. I looked on the TABC website for the press release and could not find it. I wrote an email and recieved the following email back.

The Chief of Police read an excerpt from a draft of a press release that should be finalized and distributed tomorrow, and posted on our website. I will add your e-mail address to our distribution list, and make sure you receive a copy as soon as it is released. Carolyn Beck Public Information Officer

He also said that a GLBTQ liason was needed, but feared after the uproar of the last few days no one on his staff would volunteer for the job. Here are some excerpts from the evening that were recorded by a freind who was at the meeting.

http://tinyurl.com/lh3xqb

It is imperative that we let the police know what happend. If you were at Rainbow Lounge they need to hear from you. Please call them at 817-392-4270.

Here is the latest from the Dallas Voice which is our logal gay news source: http://www.dallasvoice.com/instant-tea/2009/06/30/tabc-announcement-and-a-request-from-chief-halstead/#comment-11758

Please continue to pressure local officials to bring changes that are needed and that will bring forth the fight for our rights.

Posted by Marlin Bynum on 06/30/2009 @ 10:50PM PT
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The TABC Press Release.

For Immediate Release

July 1, 2009

TABC and FWPD Joint Inspections Result in Multiple Arrests

In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 29, 2009, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) agents and officers from the Fort Worth Police Department, conducted joint inspections of three TABC-licensed locations in Fort Worth to ensure compliance with state alcoholic beverage laws and local ordinances: The Rosedale Saloon located at 150 W. Rosedale, Cowboy Palace located at 160 W. Rosedale, and the Rainbow Lounge located at 651 S. Jennings.

The Fort Worth Police Department arrested 15 individuals for public intoxication, including nine males at the Rosedale Saloon and the adjacent Cowboy Palace, one male at an unlicensed location, and four males and one female at the Rainbow Lounge.

At the Rainbow Lounge, TABC agents placed one individual under arrest, Chad Gibson who was injured while in the agents’ custody. Mr. Gibson was released to paramedics for treatment of alcohol poisoning and a head injury and transported to a local hospital.

“We are saddened that this incident occurred and extend our sincere hope that Mr. Gibson recovers quickly,” said TABC Administrator Alan Steen. “I have initiated an internal affairs investigation to answer questions about how these locations were chosen, to review the agents’ actions, and specifically to establish the facts surrounding Mr. Gibson’s injury."

Anyone who witnessed employee misconduct is asked to contact Lt. Andy Pena, Acting Director of the Office of Professional Responsibility, at opr@tabc.state.tx.us or call 512-206-3405. Information about how to file a complaint against a TABC employee, and about agency policy on employee investigations, can be found on TABC’s website at www.tabc.state.tx.us.

“I take seriously all allegations concerning inappropriate or illegal behavior by our employees. We have in the past, and we will in the future, take action against any employee found to have violated agency policy or the law,” continued Steen.

TABC conducts approximately 128,000 inspections of approximately 40,000 licensed locations statewide each year, looking for violations of the law. One of the agency’s key performance measures is to inspect at least 78.5% of licensed locations each year. During a 12-month period, typically about 96% of licensed locations in Texas are inspected at least once. Licensed locations that have complaints filed against them or previous public safety violations may be visited more frequently.

Contact: Carolyn Beck, Public Information Officer, 512-206-3347

Carolyn Beck Public Information Officer Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission www.tabc.state.tx.us 512-206-3347 carolyn.beck@tabc.state.tx.us

Posted by Marlin Bynum on 07/01/2009 @ 04:29PM PT
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Subject: Joint Statement from Sen. Wendy Davis and Rep Lon Burnam

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Bernie Scheffler

July 1, 2009 http://www.facebook.com/l/;512.463.0110

Today State Senator Wendy R. Davis and State Representative Lon Burnam issued the following joint statement.

From: State Senator Wendy Davis and State Representative Lon Burnam

Re: Incident at Rainbow Lounge, 651 Jennings Ave., Fort Worth on June 28, 2009

We want to provide you with an update of our response to concerns raised about the actions taken by City of Fort Worth Police officers and Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission agents on the early morning of June 28, 2009 at the Rainbow Lounge, which is located in the Fort Worth portion of the districts that we represent. We are deeply concerned about eye witness accounts of the events that occurred that morning and intend to activate all possible investigatory methods to learn the truth about those events.

As part of learning as much information as possible about the incident at issue, we requested a meeting with Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission. As a consequence of that request, today we met with TABC representatives Joel Moreno, Chief of Field Operations, and Carolyn Beck, Public Information Officer. In that meeting, we made a very detailed request for information regarding the factual events that occurred at the Rainbow Lounge on both June 25, 2009, when TABC agents first conducted investigation activity at that location, and on June 28, 2009, when TABC agents returned to that location. Additionally, we requested detailed information with regard to the TABC agents' compliance or non-compliance with procedures and policies of TABC as those are expressed in the TABC Enforcement Division Policy, Procedures & Forms manual.

It is our hope that through a thorough investigation and analysis of the events that occurred at the Rainbow Lounge, particularly in the early morning hours of June 28, our community and those outside our community who have raised concerns, will be able to get the answers they need to their valid questions. Most importantly, Chad Gibson and his family, for whom we are deeply concerned, deserve answers.

To that end, we intend to make a written request to TABC for answers to the questions raised in the meeting that we held today. Tomorrow, we will issue a joint letter detailing that request.

Additionally, in order to assure that we and the community at large receive the answers deserved regarding the events of that morning, it is our hope that an objective, outside investigation be made which would examine internal investigation reports of both the Fort Worth Police Department and the TABC, as well as eye witness accounts. Through such an independent review, truth will be best assured. Our community deserves to know whether unacceptable actions were taken at the Rainbow Lounge, and, to the extent they did, that the persons responsible for those actions will be held accountable.

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We appreciate their work and concern on this issue, and we continue to ask for an immediate independent and public investigation of the raid on Rainbow Lounge.

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Im glad I thought to check back on this post.

Thank you mr. bynum for working to keep us updated.

Posted by Thomas McHugh on 07/03/2009 @ 07:14PM PT
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hello sylv's i read your comment and as a friend i tell you that you are very nice person and if you don't get any partner for that don't take tension god made someone special for you.

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Posted by Friendy Anil on 07/24/2009 @ 04:51PM PT
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Like Dave and Steven said sad that this goes on.We have some ways to go before we change peoples attitudes towards us.

Posted by Martin Martinez on 07/10/2009 @ 08:24AM PT
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hello sir i read your post and i appreciate your feelings that you are apologize for any rude comment for this site.and sir every person has their own feelings so why are you irritate from those people you just think about Christ and serve him.
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Posted by Friendy Anil on 07/24/2009 @ 04:41PM PT
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Michael is the Communications Director for the Human Rights Program at Harvard Law School, and previously was Communications Director for Pax Christi USA, a progressive Catholic human rights organization.