Pubdate: Sat, 21 Jul 2012
Source: Palm Beach Post, The (FL)
Copyright: 2012 The Palm Beach Post
Contact:  http://www.palmbeachpost.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/333
Author: Jane Musgrave

CONVICTED FORMER POT SMUGGLER PLATSHORN LOSES FIRST ROUND IN PAROLE FIGHT

WEST PALM BEACH - Convicted pot smuggler turned medicinal marijuana 
advocate Robert Platshorn has lost the first round in his fight with 
the U.S. Parole Commission.

Pointing out that Platshorn's quest for freedom to speak at such 
events as Hempfest Seattle, Sacramento Hempfest and Detroit High 
Times Medical Cannabis Cup seems to conflict with his 
marijuana-related crimes, U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks 
said the 70-year-old Golden Lakes Village resident must remain under 
the supervision of the parole office.

Platshorn, who was released from prison in 2008 after serving roughly 
30 years, said the parole office discharged him in May 2011 but 
recently alerted him that he is on special parole.

Middlebrooks said special parole is commonly ordered and upheld it.

Platshorn, who founded the Silver Tour to persuade seniors to push to 
legalize medical marijuana, vowed to continue his legal battle.
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