Support Lance Phillips and Family vs Smith County Corruption

Lance Phillips, a courageous advocate for justice and truth, now finds himself at the heart of a grave injustice in Smith County, Texas. His only "crime" was exercising his First Amendment rights by speaking out against corruption within the local government—a stand that has resulted in relentless retaliation from those in power.

Lance first spoke up when the Smith County Sheriff unlawfully entered his family’s home without a warrant. Determined to expose this abuse of power, Lance repeatedly attended commissioners court, where he was arrested multiple times for daring to use his voice. These arrests were carried out by officers acting under the orders of Judge Neal Franklin, a figure entrenched in the very corruption Lance sought to unveil.

Despite being charged with non-violent offenses, Lance's bond has been set at an egregious $800,000—an amount typically reserved for the most serious of crimes. To put this in perspective, bonds for those accused of murder or aggravated assault in Texas are often significantly lower. This astronomical bond is not just an attack on Lance; it is a blatant violation of his Eighth Amendment right against excessive bail and a clear attempt to silence his advocacy.

The extent of the retaliation against Lance goes beyond the courtroom. In a disturbing move, Sheriff Larry Smith, as confirmed by CBS 19 President Elliot Moore, unlawfully provided undoxed body cam footage to the media, in an effort to publicly slander the Phillips family. This is a calculated attempt to destroy the reputation of a family that has long stood as a pillar of justice in Smith County.

Lance Phillips is now facing charges that could result in a prison sentence of 5 to 99 years—all for exercising his constitutional right to free speech and assembly. His persecution is a stark reminder of the dangers we all face when those in power are allowed to act with impunity.

This is not just about Lance; this is about every individual who has been wronged by a corrupt system. It’s about standing up to a government that would rather imprison a man than allow him to speak the truth. Your support is crucial in this fight—not just for Lance, but for the preservation of the rights that protect us all.

By donating to this campaign, you are joining the battle for justice. You are standing with a family that has dedicated their lives to fighting for what is right, even in the face of overwhelming adversity. Together, we can ensure that Lance’s voice is not silenced and that the corrupt forces in Smith County are held accountable.

Join us in this fight. Stand up for justice, for the Phillips family, and for the future of our freedoms. Your donation is not just financial support; it is a statement that corruption will not prevail.