132 - Bonnie Freeman: The War on Bitcoin is Not Over
Free Cities Podcast · Timothy Allen
May 30, 20251h 14m
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Show Notes
<p>Bitcoin, Free Talk Live, Ian Freeman, Libertarian Activism, Government Overreach, FBI Raid, Regulation, New Hampshire, Ross Ulbricht, Financial Freedom, Free State Project.</p>
<p>Timothy Allen talks with Bonnie Freeman.</p>
<p>Bonnie is the wife of Ian Freeman, a prominent figure in the New Hampshire Bitcoin and Freedom community who is currently serving an eight-year prison sentence for selling BTC on localbitcoins.com. This episode delves into Ian's story and the controversial circumstances surrounding his arrest and prosecution.</p>
<p>The conversation touches upon personal freedom, government overreach, and the fight for justice. Bonnie's insights provide a unique perspective on resilience and the ongoing struggle for liberty.</p>
<p>Enjoy the conversation</p>
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<p><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong></p>
<p>(00:30) Introduction</p>
<p>(08:08) Start of conversation</p>
<p>(13:01) Govt. using extreme tactics on Bitcoiners</p>
<p>(17:05) Who is Ian Freeman and why is he in prison?</p>
<p>(21:57) The FBI raid</p>
<p>(30:50) The charges & prosecution</p>
<p>(47:05) Restitution & the 100 BTC Casascius coin</p>
<p>(52:51) Prison time and visiting</p>
<p>(56:22) Why are the govt. reacting in such an extreme way?</p>
<p>(1:00:18) Ross Ulbricht, Trump and pardons</p>
<p>(1:09:44) Does Ian ever talk about a pardon?</p>
<p>(1:12:32) Spread the word</p>
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<p><strong>OTHER LINKS:</strong></p>
<p>Free Ian Now: <a href="https://www.freeiannow.org/">https://www.freeiannow.org/</a></p>
<p>A good pro-liberty legal analysis of the case: <a href="https://www.fff.org/explore-freedom/article/the-unjust-conviction-of-an-innocent-man-the-ian-freeman-case-part-1/">https://www.fff.org/explore-freedom/article/the-unjust-conviction-of-an-innocent-man-the-ian-freeman-case-part-1/</a></p>
<p>More resources: <a href="https://thecryptosix.com/">https://thecryptosix.com/</a></p>
<p>Full video of the FBI raid: <a href="https://odysee.com/@FreeKeene:2/FBI-Raids-FTL-2021:b">https://odysee.com/@FreeKeene:2/FBI-Raids-FTL-2021:b</a></p>
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