Oct 6 Hearing Attendance

[Ken B]

Hi everyone

Many might be aware of this incident from Memorial Day weekend.  I was not, until I read this article from this week's Source publication.

https://www.bendsource.com/uncategorized/trouble-on-the-road/

Please read it.  I know we have all had a spectrum of negative encounters on the road.

Does anyone know if this October 6th plea hearing will be open to public attendance? I would love to show up in support of Jack and all cyclists.

Regards

Ken

[Matthew Slater]

Jack is such a solid kid. This is just unacceptable. Assaulting children like this (and in schools) really demonstrates where we are as a country. 

Are there any legal people who could weigh in on the utility of submitting an Amicus Brief?

M

Matt Slater

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[Bryan Lessley]

The short reply to the question is that courts are public and anyone should be able to attend. There will be customary security to enter the courthouse and entrants need id.

I’d coordinate with the Billowitz family lawyer about what they might want or need from supporters.

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On Sep 12, 2025, at 1:18 PM, Matthew Slater <mattsl...@gmail.com> wrote:

Jack is such a solid kid. This is just unacceptable. Assaulting children like this (and in schools) really demonstrates where we are as a country. 

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[Micah LeBank]

I just read it. It’s unacceptable.  There are two cases, a civil claim and the criminal case.  There isn’t an amicus at this stage, but the judge would likely consider a letter from concerned citizens at sentencing.  I feel like this guy needs to pay for Jacks college tuition. 

On Sep 12, 2025, at 1:18 PM, Matthew Slater <mattsl...@gmail.com> wrote:

Jack is such a solid kid. This is just unacceptable. Assaulting children like this (and in schools) really demonstrates where we are as a country. 

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[Peter Madsen]

Thank you for sharing the story on [bendcycling]. I'll be there reporting on the plea hearing. And, if it goes to trial, I'll be reporting on developments all the way to the end.

Peter

PETER MADSEN

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Bend, Oregon

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[Aris Sophocles]

Thank you for the excellent reporting, Peter.

Mike Wild is the owner of HD Construction and Evacuation LLC.  I hope everyone in this community thinks twice about supporting his business moving forward.  

Aris

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[Richard Ray]

Did this happen today? If so, can someone provide a brief summary of what happened at this hearing. Thanks.

> On Sep 12, 2025, at 12:52 PM, Ken B <kaba...@gmail.com> wrote:
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[Peter Madsen]

Hi all,

The plea hearing has been postponed to Nov. 10.

I'll be there reporting for subsequent coverage in the Source.

Peter

PETER MADSEN

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Bend, Oregon

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[sernap...@gmail.com]

Thanks for the heads up.

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[Peter Madsen]

Hey Bend Cycling,

I know a bunch of you expressed interest in the latest developments re: Oregon v. Michael Adin Wild.

The plea hearing has been postponed twice. The new date is Dec. 17 at 8:30 a.m in Deschutes County Circuit Court.

I'll be there reporting.

Ride safe,

Peter

PETER MADSEN

(503) 449-4092

Bend, Oregon

[Aris Sophocles]

Thank you, Peter.

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[Peter Madsen]

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[pfmadsen]

Hi Bend Cycling,

Michael Wild's plea hearing has been moved to Jan. 15 at 8:30 a.m. Just a head's up.

Peter