I emailed Wolfs Den and got this reply:
Hi Chuck: Yes it is all true. We are still fighting and hoping for the best. Charges have now been laid against several officers and their first appearance is Mar. 4th, 2004. After that I will be putting another update on the site.
Just to give you an idea of what we are up against, since the arrest on the 27May 2003 and when we went public we were supporting this boy. There was no way he could do it on his own either financially or mentally, we at our business of archery and guns, have had 4 surprise gun inspections by the Ontario Provincial Police, when we would normally have one. We have had a Provincial Sales Tax Audit, a Federal Goods and Services Tax Audit, and I have had 3 personal Income tax audits. I have had police officers come into my store during our busy time in uniform demanding statements from myself, my son and my staff, supposedly at the request of the Crown Attorney, even though we were never at the occurrence. One of my female employees who works part time at her fathers security business is now being hassled at her other job on Saturday nights after midnight on three occasions by two plain clothes men saying they are O.P.P. officers investigating security companies. When she tells them to contact her father and supplies the address and phone number they say no they want to talk to her and insist on asking personal questions about her home her other job and her phone numbers. I received a speeding ticket just up the road from my house and business but have no way of proving I wasnt speeding. Customers complain of being continually checked on our country road both ways from our driveway. The latest thing is someone contacted my insurance company through two insurance adjusters saying they were at a archery tournament at out place and felt we may not be insured for some of the events we are running. All BS but is a clear attempt in my mind at intimidation. They apparently feel if we withdraw our support, he will cave in and plead guilty. I also had a telephone call from a man saying he was the inspector in charge of the police detachment involved and telling me he was in possession of the release I was circulating and there was going to be trouble. Insinuating I would be sued for spreading lies. When asked how he knew they were lies he stated his men had told him so. There is far more to this story then I have related here but it is all true.
We are making headway but it is very expensive and time consuming. With everyones support we will win. So far we have had to bring in expert witnesses to establish the excess use of force. It was expensive but worthwhile.
I appreciate your interest. Please spread the word. The more people that know about this and bring pressure onto the officials the better. Keep checking the webb site and feel free to call me anytime for updates. Carl Banting
-----Original Message-----
From: carpx [ mailto:swbell.net]
Sent: February 18, 2004 11:12 AM
To: info@wolfsdensports.com; gbanting@mcw.net
Subject: WOLF'S DEN CONTACT PAGE
This web site showed up on the Go Go Varmint Go website, and several members were wondering if it was true. Since your place of business was named, I am writing for confirmation. Thanks, Chuck from arkansaw
