An update from March 23, 2025
The Evolving Case of Kurt Benshoof
For those of you that have been reading our recent emails, you are aware of the story we have been following regarding a Seattle based Medical Freedom advocate, Kurt Benshoof.
Kurt’s first trial in Seattle’s Municipal Court was a rushed disaster. He was convicted of violating a no-contact order for the grievous offense of… texting back and forth with his teenage son. His son had initiated the conversation and wanted to talk to his father. That didn’t matter. The jury still found him guilty.
But this was no fair trial. Kurt wasn’t allowed to participate in jury selection, cross-examine the key witness, or submit new evidence. He was railroaded.
And while misdemeanors normally don’t result in jail time, Kurt had already spent eight months between jail and house arrest—far longer than the usual sentence, which typically maxes out at six months and often involves no time served at all. Regardless, the sentencing judge gave Kurt two years in jail (with one year waived due to time already spent in custody) and the judge denied bail for Kurt to prepare for his second trial. Kurt remains in jail in solitary confinement.
See first trial chatter on X: https://x.com/thevivafrei/status/1894381897590988824
Now, Round Two—The County Superior Court Circus
The second case, this time in County Superior Court, charged Kurt with stalking and harassment. And the theater only got more absurd.
Most of the testimony from the so-called victims—his ex and her female fiancée—wasn’t about actual threats, violence, or anything remotely criminal. No, their terror and trauma supposedly stemmed from… the sound of their doorbell ringing. Why? Because—brace yourself—it could be someone serving legal papers!
That’s right. Kurt, trying to regain custody of his son, had to serve legal papers. His ex and her fiancée refused service, forcing multiple attempts. And because of the no-contact order, he didn’t even serve them himself—he sent others to do it, as required by law.
Yet they testified, with trembling voices, that they were so afraid that they “dropped to the floor and crawled out of sight” every time they saw a 60-year-old woman outside their door holding… an envelope.
You can’t make this up. (Oh wait… Yes! It is Seattle).
And Kurt’s other crime? He sent a pizza to his ex’s house on his son’s birthday—his son’s favorite kind. That, too, was treated as a heinous act of harassment.
The Judge Declares the Constitution Irrelevant
Kurt’s attorney, Robert Barnes, was confident this would be an easy win. The First Amendment protects access to the courts, which starts with serving legal papers. Washington’s own laws explicitly exclude constitutionally protected activities from being included in the definition of stalking and harassment.
Barnes had a strong closing argument ready—citing the actual RCWs (above) that make it crystal clear that serving process is not a crime.
But the judge silenced him.
She admonished Barnes that he could not mention the Constitution in his closing statement because it would “confuse the jury.” When Barnes objected, pointing out that he was simply reading the law, she shut him down:
“In this courtroom, I am the one who tells the jury what the law is.”
In other words: The Constitution had no place in her courtroom.
So Barnes was forbidden from making his core argument. The judge gave the jury partial instructions, conveniently omitting the fact that serving legal papers is not stalking under Washington law.
And the jury? Well, it was stacked—liberal, uniformly pro-vaccine, and fully aware that Kurt was anti-vax because that fact was deliberately brought up. In the end, they convicted him of stalking and harassment—despite the actual facts:
- He never physically went near his ex. Except for one time to retrieve his car
- His only actions were:
- Occasionally texting or calling to check on his son.
- Trying to serve legal papers so he could petition for custody.
Even Barnes—an experienced constitutional attorney—was shocked. After the trial, he posted about the case on X, where he has a substantial following.
See X posts about this development (Barnes and Ted Cruz)
https://x.com/barnes_law/status/1899595849853993317
https://x.com/barnes_law/status/1899990977479401913
The Case is Blowing Up Nationally
The one silver lining? This case is getting serious attention as an example of extreme judicial corruption and disregard for the Constitution.
Senator Ted Cruz has requested court records. Other heavyweights—including Pam Bondi’s office—are getting incoming requests to get involved.
The case is on appeal, and according to Barnes, it has the potential to set a nationwide precedent. But in the meantime? Kurt remains in solitary confinement because he’s supposedly so dangerous (yes, sarcasm). He’s taking one on the chin for every American who believes in due process and fair trials.
How You Can Help
People keep asking where they can send funds to support Kurt’s legal defense. We’re working on setting up a fund in the coming days and will follow up.
In the meantime, one of the most effective things you can do is keep the pressure on—contact the Attorney General’s office and make sure they know people are watching.
Stay tuned for updates. This fight is far from over
If you would like to get more details on the earlier developments, you can read the earlier updates below
An update from March 10, 2025
As of March 10, Kurt Benshoof, a local Medical Freedom fighter jailed essentially for having the ‘wrong’ views on Covid, remains in solitary confinement at King County Jail. Last week, a new trial began—this time with King County prosecuting. The charges revolve around alleged stalking and harassment of his ex, the mother of his son, who has stripped him of his parental rights because he did not mask and objected to the mRNA EUA shot.
The trial is absurd. The prosecution has presented no substantial evidence—only a few phone calls and text messages in which Kurt repeatedly asks for access to his son. Attempts to serve his ex with legal papers related to his custody lawsuits are being framed as harassment by the courts.
Kurt is represented by the brilliant constitutional lawyer Robert Barnes, who will deliver his closing argument tomorrow in King County Superior Court tomorrow, March 11, 2025. Barnes only takes on cases that are compelling and involve clear constitutional issues. His past clients include Ralph Nader, Alex Jones, and Wesley Snipes. Despite all he has seen during his illustrious career, Barnes has described this case as the “nuttiest” he has ever handled. Given his extensive experience with legal corruption and judicial insanity, it is striking that he considers Kurt’s case the most outrageous he has encountered.
We urge anyone available to come to King County Superior Court (516 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104) tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be on the 3rd floor, Room 355, and is expected to last a few hours. Barnes’ closing statement should be fascinating, and a strong turnout in support of medical freedom may make an impression on the jury—especially given the judge’s blatant bias throughout the trial.
An update from March 5, 2025
Kurt Benshoof opposed wearing a mask during the earliest days of Covid. Despite having a legitimate exemption to masking, he was trespassed at a grocery store. Then, his overall religious objection to the coerced Covid medical measures (masks and vaccines) was used to strip him of his custodial rights over his son by placing a no-contact order with his son and the son’s mother. Kurt had a sham trial over the no-contact order in September 2024, while incarcerated (see prior entry below) at King County Jail, but was released on bail until sentencing on November 27, 2024.
He is now back in jail following his sentencing hearing on February 24, 2025. The situation continues to be outrageous. The court is refusing to accept any perjury evidence Kurt has that would force the prosecution to drop all charges. The judge continues to act in a one-sided, heavily biased manner against Kurt, even with his high-profile, highly esteemed constitutional attorney, Robert Barnes, now representing him in the courtroom.
At sentencing, Barnes pointed out that the offense Kurt was charged with — violating a no-contact order by texting his son, who wanted to stay in touch — is a misdemeanor, and in most cases, there is no time served, only a period of probation. If there is incarceration, it’s typically one to six months, less than the seven months Kurt has already spent in custody. Despite this, the judge chose to sentence Kurt to two years in prison. Shockingly, the judge, who admitted she was a named defendant in one of Kurt’s lawsuits, refused to recuse herself from the sentencing hearing.
Even though it’s normal to delay jail time until an appeal is heard by the higher courts, the judge was disinterested and would not make bail an option. Kurt could have remained out on bail, since he was already under electronic surveillance and wearing an ankle monitor.
As soon as Kurt was taken into custody, he was immediately placed in solitary confinement. This was on February 24, 2005 and he has been there since. Solitary confinement is reserved for the worst of the worst and is considered severe punishment. For someone with a misdemeanor and no history of violence to be placed in solitary meets the definition of cruel and unusual punishment.
In jail, he is not given any paper or pencil. All inmates, including those in solitary, are typically given tablets to stay in touch with the outside world, read, or do legal research. But Kurt is being denied a tablet. On the morning of March 4, 2025, a certain Rodney Prioleau, visited Kurt, oddly asking Kurt: “Are you here from Western State Mental Hospital?” Kurt replied, “No, I was remanded here from Seattle Municipal Court immediately after my sentencing.” Then Prioleau asked, “Do you know why you are here?” When Kurt replied, “I assume it’s retaliation,” Prioleau then corrects him “No, It’s because you don’t get along with other inmates and you have a history of aggressive behavior towards the staff.” Prioleau then wrote up a report and a recommendation that Kurt remain in solitary over the fabricated claims of “poor behavior history.”
Our concern is that this encounter is a foreshadowing of what the court and penal system intend for Kurt: to place him in a mental institution. This would stop all his cases against the court and the perpetrators. Currently, he has a Habeas Corpus lawsuit pending against key Seattle officials, including judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement. If he were conveniently deemed to not be of sound mind, this could be used to commit him and force medical drugging, which would permanently block his efforts to seek justice and re-unite with his son.
The implication that Kurt is aggressive or antisocial is entirely fabricated for the convenience of those whose corruption Kurt has been trying to expose. Those who are well acquainted with Kurt well, know him to be patient, sensitive, and cheerful and to be a person of the highest integrity. He has learned to use the law to attempt to right the wrongs done to him by a corrupt justice system – one that is still clinging to its increasingly deteriorating Covid narrative.
Our call to action is for an outpouring of requests to the US Attorney General’s office asking the AG to step in. You can contact the Attorney General at
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (202) 514-2000
- Online: https://www.justice.gov/doj/webform/your-message-department-justice
September 18, 2024
This case involves Kurt Benshoof, a 55 year-old preacher from Seattle who faced escalating legal and personal challenges due to his refusal to comply with Seattle’s COVID-19 mask and “vax” mandates. His stance, though legally exempted based on valid medical and religious reasons, led to confrontations with local businesses and law enforcement. As he sought legal remedies, the system that should have been protecting him instead turned against him, issuing multiple trespass complaints and restraining orders. He was further penalized from failing to appear in court, at the same time as he was barred from the courthouses.
Kurt’s ex-girlfriend, whose views on the Covid measures conflicted with his, used the situation to gain custody of their son. She effectively exploited the courts to question his paternity and limit his parental rights. Family courts issued extreme orders, including supervised visitation and restraining orders, all based on his opposition to mask and vaccine mandates. Despite the fact that he had held long-term primary custody of his son, family courts then prosecuted Kurt for trying to see or simply text his son.
Frustrated by the corruption in the legal system, Kurt dedicated himself to studying the law and began filing his own cases to challenge the injustices he faced. He did such a remarkable job that one of his cases has now reached the United States Supreme Court and is awaiting review. This development unsettled some. Kurt’s unexpected legal expertise caught by surprise the prosecutor, judges, and police officers who had violated his rights, making those in power uneasy – people with enough influence to manipulate the legal system for their own advantage.
On July 3rd, this concerned father was physically taken from his home with a fraudulent search warrant and using the highest level of force, a SWAT team, and has been in jail since. Currently, while in jail, without a computer or an attorney, Kurt is being rushed through trial, to block his ability to mount a defense. Below is a list of some of the clear pre-trial violations of his rights to Due Process that Kurt is experiencing. He has been DENIED:
- Right to Habeas Corpus
- Right to Challenge Search Warrant
- Right to a Continuance [needed for his attorney to prepare for the trial]
- Right to Counsel
- Right to Discovery, including Exculpatory Evidence
- Right to participate in Jury Selection
- Right to Cross-examine Witnesses
- Right to Call or Subpoena Witnesses
- Right to defend himself (Pro Se) when barred from his own pre-trial hearing
After reading the above, do you smell a rat? This is a case of the state treating an American citizen as an enemy combatant, because he dared stand up to those in authority acting unlawfully. If it happened to Kurt, it can happen to anyone with convictions outside the power structure. This could happen to you.
What you can do to help this loving father find justice
Attend the trial. The trial started on September 17th and the abuses of the legal process are still continuing every day. A strong public turnout at the trial can make a significant difference. The more eyes and ears in the courtroom, the harder it becomes for the judge and prosecutor to blatantly disregard due process and Kurt’s Constitutional Rights.
Where: Seattle Municipal Courthouse, RM 1003, 600 5th Ave, Seattle 98104. Kurt A. Benshoof
When: GENERALLY 8:45 am to 4:30 pm, HOWEVER rooms and dates and times can change
Speak Up. It will be helpful for certain key officials to hear that you are aware of the unimaginable and outrageous disregard for proper legal process and fundamental human rights that is occurring in Seattle Municipal Court, Room 1003 (aka Kurt’s Trial). These contacts have a vested interest in preserving the rule of law, and they can create change if they hear from enough voices. Kurt has not been allowed to cross examine witnesses or participate in jury selection, and, the court is refusing him his 6th amendment right to have an attorney. (The judge’s excuse that the process is too far along is without merit). Please contact one or both of the officials below and tell them you demand a dismissal of the case and Kurt’s immediate release.
Contact:
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- Josh Sattler – Seattle City Municipal Court Administrator, 206-684-5600, [email protected]
- Leesa Manion – King County Prosecuting Attorney, 206-477-1200, [email protected]