Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 March 1990 — Page 2

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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

SATURDAY, MARCH 17,1990

What is on the Childrey tapes?

Two years ago police confiscated video tapes from the home of Henry Childrey and there was lots of speculation about who was on them and what was being shown. The tapes were taken during a drug raid in which Childrey,a firiend.Robert R. Smith, and a 16-year-old white girl were arrested. A deal was made with Smith and he gave up his classic car and some money in exchange for being allowed to leave the city. Childrey was

convicted of a misdemeanor drug possession charge and given a suspended sentence. The teenager was turned over to juvenile authorities. But the tapes are still being held and Indianapolis Police Chief Paul Annee refuses to release them. The question is: Who’s on the tapes? Supposedly, the tapes showed certain black leaders partying. My concern is that now those certain black leaders are accountable to city officials and

may be quite less aggressive on behalf of anything or anyone else, except keeping the tapes in police custody. Annee said in 1987 that the tapes were being held because they were a “work product and the investigation is ongoing.” Even after several people in the com munity asked that the tapes be released and returned to Childrey, Annee kept them.

After several calls to Annee, two of his representatives called back. Neither would confirm the chief still has the tapes. Assistant Chief John Offutt said Annee will continue to hold on to property taken during the raid, including the tapes. “Most of the stuff that was confiscated we still have,” said Offutt. “Do we intend to release it? No, we don’t, unless there is an appeal or something

else that should crop up.” Both Annee and Offutt say they have not seen what’s on the tapes. “And anybody assuming what's on them is probably mistaken.” An assumption had been that the tapes showed some of the city’s black leadership in sexual acts, but Childrey said in 1987 that the tapes were of a golf tournament and parties at his home, not sexual acts. Tommie Terrell, one of arresting narcotics detectives, said he began receiving calls about the tapes immediately after the arrests were made. He said he had heard the rumors of who and what was on the tapes and for that reason, “I never looked at the tapes." Richard Gilroy, Childiey’s attorney, said he has requested, through the westing officers, the return of the tapes and other property, but has not received a response. He said he also called Annee’s office, but “the chief never called back. I wrote a letter, too,” said Gilroy. What he did not do is what he should have done, which is petition the court for a release of the property. But Gilroy said he wouldn’t do that, either, because Childrey would prefer that this entire sordid affair be

BETWEEN the ■ lings By EUNICE TROTTER Editor & PuNifther forgotten. “Henry is a very nice man. He’s been hurt enough.” Gilroy said police do not have a legitimate claim and the normal procedure is that property is returned after the disposal of a case. Gilroy also noted that the tapes were not used as evidence in the case. Why is the chief holding on to the tapes? Why won’t he release them? Who’s on the tapes? I think the public has the right to know the answers to these questions.

‘What’s Happening’ ’s Shirely Hemphill live at Crackers

Pinckney presides Local NAACP President Dr. A.D. Pinckney presided over the 1990 National Legislative Mobilization in Washington, D.C. last week, addressing various civil rights Issues. Here, Pinckney listens as Sen. Joe Biden, chairman oftheSenateJudiciary Committee, explains the selection and confirmation process of federal judges. The National Legislative

Mobilization is held each March to provide a forum for NAACP chapters nationally to state and explain civil rights legislation. Others from Indianapolis who attended include George VanSickles, Leonard Collins, Robert McRae, Juanita Easley and Patricia Pinckney. (Photo by George

VanSickles)

Protest March

Hundreds of workers protesting plans to privatize large sectors of the South African economy march in Johnnesburg March 3 to demand the railways and other services be kept under public ownership. (AP WhrePboto)

Celebration for freedom “Celebrate One Step Closer to Freedom!” Indiana Black Expo, Inc. , the Indianapolis Urban League, The Indianapolis Recorder, the Indiana Interreligious Commission on Human Equality and the Indiana Black Legislali vc Caucus join variousother local organizations to sponsor a community celebration honoring the release of South African Civil Rights Activisl/Leader, Nelson Mandela on Sunday, March 18, at the Madame C.J. Walker Building, from 4-7 p.m. “Celebrate One Step Closer to Freedom” is Indianapolis’ opportunity to recognize and celebrate the important strides made by South Africans in their continual struggle for freedom and democracy. This occasion will also serve as an information session to help raise public consciousness regarding the alarming issue of South Africa as they have a direct impact on African-Americans. The affair is free to the public and will include: a panel discussion in the Walker Theater from 4-5 p.m., which will clarify the emerging issues and future possibilities in South African; entertainment‘S-b p.m. showcasing the talents of Highlifc Juju Music of Africa featuring PrinceJulius Adeniyi and Actors Inc Theater spotlighting Sandra Gay; areception in the Walker Ballroom 6-7 p.m. where the public will have the opportunity to meet and converse with community leaders. Nelson Mandela, was released from prison on February 11 after serving 27 years for fighting to disband the jurisdiction of Apartheid rule in South Africa. Rev. Charles Williams, president of IBE says “over the years, I have personally followed the struggle of the people in South Africa, in particular, Nelson Mandela, in his desperate quest for democracy. This is our opportunity to recognize and to highlight this man’s endurance and integrity in a lime of turbulence and social disdain. Although the release of Mandela is symbolic of conquered territory in the area of civil rights, our brothers and sisters both in South Africa and America still have a long way to go in order for them to really be considered

free.”

For additional information call, Tonya Woodard at 9252702.

, She doesn’t know where Rerun is and she won’t be serving any hamburgers when you see her. Shirley Hemphill, who played Shirley die waitress in the T.V. sitcom “What’s Happening” and “What’s Happening Now,” is in town to perform at Crackers comedy club for four nights. Hemphill hasbeena standupcomic since 1974 when she left her North Carolina home and moved to Cal ifornia. She was discovered by Bud Yorkin and cast in the hit series “What’s Happening.” The show began as a summer replacement and ended up in ABC’s lineup for 65 episodes. It was so successful that the producers reunited the cast for a sequel,“What’sHappeningNow”which also featured Fred “Rerun”

Berry.

When her second show ended, Hemphill returned to live comedy and spent 43 weeks on the road last /ear, performing material based on

her observations of life, family and human behavior. Sometimes confused with Nell Carter who starred in ‘Gimme a Break,” Hemphill said she doesn’t sing or serve food at her stand-up shows (Nell Carter often sings in her shows). Her appearance at Crackers will be her first afterathree-month break from a traveling schedule. In the meantime, Hemphill has been looking for another television show, although, she doesn’t want to play waitress this time. HerperformanceatCrackers started Wednesday and will run through Saturday. Opening for her will be comic BillGorgo. For more information call 846-2500.

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