Democratic Central Committee (DCC) Chair Daraka Larimore-Hall appeared in court Tuesday to ask for a continuance of a restraining order against his former roommate, and one of the de facto leaders of Occupy Santa Barbara, Marshall Getto. The cohabitation of Getto and Larimore-Hall ended abruptly when a disagreement — of a personal nature, according to both— got physical.
Getto declined to further discuss the incident, but Larimore-Hall said Getto strangled him, put him in a headlock, and punched him in the face. “I’m terrified of being around this person,” Larimore-Hall, who asked that the restraining order be extended for six months to a year, told Commissioner Denise Motter in court. Getto did not attend the hearing, but his counsel, Joe Allen, also a member of the DCC, requested that the order be postponed for a month in order for him to mediate an agreement. He also asked that the restraining order be modified so that it does not ban Getto from attending Democratic Party events.
Larimore-Hall, who noted that Allen was a friend, did not feel that he could impartially serve as a mediator. “I don’t understand why I’m having a conversation with a political colleague in court,” he told Potter. Nor did he feel that Getto should be able to attend party activities, noting that he should be afforded the same protection as anyone else filing a restraining order regardless of his political activities. “This is my job. This is what I do,” he explained.
Motter did not believe that there was any legal barrier to Allen’s involvement in the case, but she did grant a six-month extension of the order without modification and a subsequent hearing on August 21 to readdress the issue. Getto held an appointed position on the DCC, but it has been rescinded since the attack.
Larimore-Hall did not file charges because he believes Getto would benefit more from mental health help than prosecution.


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A mutual friend is the perfect mediator.
Ken_Volok (anonymous profile)
February 16, 2012 at 8:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Can't we all just get along? Rodney King
hank (anonymous profile)
February 16, 2012 at 12:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
THIS is what passes for leadership in the local Democratic party? This is straight fratboy shenanigans. Total lack of credibility now for DLH. Total fail.
dogsnsand (anonymous profile)
February 16, 2012 at 1:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OCCUFIGHT! OCCUFIGHT! OCCUFIGHT! Somebody please pass the popcorn :) henry
hank (anonymous profile)
February 16, 2012 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We need someone who if he is going to go around getting in fights at least can fight back. Daraka just sounds like a little baby and seems to be using this situation to gain media recognition and make a name for himself (unfortunatly the name is "the chairperson who can't fight"). If he was really that concerned for his safety he could have filed charges but instead he decided to speak to the press about how "terrified to be around this person" he is. I'm sorry but I have no respect for Daraka now. At least Marshall said it was a personal matter and that was it.
Time for a change in leadership in the S.B. dems.
Dennis_Reynolds (anonymous profile)
February 16, 2012 at 3:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
To clarify, Larimore-Hall did not notify The Independent about this matter, nor did he want it covered. He said he was "terrified" in court, not to the press.
brandon (Brandon Fastman)
February 16, 2012 at 3:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Please - there are kooks in any group of people. Please don't tar the whole group with the actions of one person. Otherwise, I could tar every company I have worked at by the actions of one oddball at each company.
People with mental health problems need to have them addressed.
It is something the right loves to do, but would have a fit if they were all tarred with the ethics violations of many of their leaders. I won't mention names here, because I would be doing something to which I was objecting.
tabatha (anonymous profile)
February 16, 2012 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Tabatha: "People with mental health problems need to have them addressed."
So you're saying the leader of occupoo SB or the Dem party in SB is nuts or they're both nuts?
Tabatha: "There are kooks in any group of people. Please don't tar the whole group with the actions of one person.
It is something the right loves to do, but would have a fit if they were all tarred with the ethics violations of many of their leaders."
Oh PULEEZ (that's ghetto for PLEASE)! Like the "left" doesn't do that. Give us a break, get over yourself, whatever it takes, but PULEEZ!
Like the "right" you so scorn (scorning is a judgemental act by the way) the "left" LOVES to do their own brand of tarring & did it every step of the way during the last SB City elections.
This ain't a right/left issue my dear, it's a couple of whiny products of entitlement PROBABLY fighting over who spilled bong water on their favorite tie dye t-shirt.
The Indy: "To clarify, Larimore-Hall did not notify The Independent about this matter, nor did he want it covered."
But of course not! This type of "scandalous reporting" is more reserved or suited for "right leaning, conservative" politicos who are automatically suspect by default of any & every type of evil or wrong you can shake a stick @, even if they haven't commited any evil or wrong.
Gotta hand it to the Indy, you just shot skyward in respect for showing the chutzpah to report about something negative coming from the leftie darlings of "progressiveville" who see the Indy as the ONLY reliable news source. You got big ones my friend... BIG ONES!
Just out of curiosity, where did this attack occur? In my quaint beachside community of Isla Vista? I say next time we sick Pirate on them.
By the way, how long before the words "WITCH HUNT" come into play here? I say within the next 2 posts. The betting window is now open :) henry
hank (anonymous profile)
February 16, 2012 at 5:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Getto held an appointed position on the DCC, but it has been rescinded since the attack."
Who appointed him ? Who agreed that his appointment should be rescinded ? What process was applied/enacted to deny him his seat and to deny those he represents the policy vote on the Santa Barbara Democratic Central Committee ?
pedronava (anonymous profile)
February 16, 2012 at 7:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Getto is a really nice, mellow guy; have met Larimore-Hall and he was very pleasant as well.
I knew this story was like red meat on a hook for Hank.
All in all, with this and Armendariz and assorted other vignettes; our local politics are like an Altman film.
Ken_Volok (anonymous profile)
February 16, 2012 at 8:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
KenV: "I knew this story was like red meat on a hook for Hank."
HAHAHAHA! No, not really. What WAS the red meat on a hook for me was Tabatha's hypocritical self-righteous post accussing 1 side of doing something that the other side does as well.
Honestly, that was the only attraction to this. Well, that & the fact that this is kind of comical to an extent. Come on Ken, you gotta admit that, I know you want to.
KenV: "All in all, with this and Armendariz and assorted other vignettes; our local politics are like an Altman film."
Oh oh, I smell a new film project coming up soon! :) henry
hank (anonymous profile)
February 16, 2012 at 8:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"By the way, how long before the words "WITCH HUNT" come into play here? I say within the next 2 posts. The betting window is now open"
-- Hank (aka Henry)
You lose - as usual.
SezMe (anonymous profile)
February 17, 2012 at 1:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"This ain't a right/left issue my dear, it's a couple of whiny products of entitlement PROBABLY fighting over who spilled bong water on their favorite tie dye t-shirt."
Could it have been a lovers spat?
billclausen (anonymous profile)
February 17, 2012 at 1:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
My current film is about a witch hunt. Tho it's more appropriate to other recent stories here.
Ken_Volok (anonymous profile)
February 17, 2012 at 9:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
SuZie: "Hank (aka Henry) You lose - as usual."
HAHAHAHA! Yeah, SezYou. Go back to the back of the loser line, a familiar place for you SezI. By the way: #WINNING! :) henry
hank (anonymous profile)
February 17, 2012 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hank back away from the methpipe. Your brain won't rot any more.
Draxor (anonymous profile)
February 17, 2012 at 11:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Draxor: "Hank back away from the methpipe. Your brain won't rot any more."
HAHAHA! Will do, just for you, just as long as I don't have to give up the 2 goddesses :) henry
hank (anonymous profile)
February 17, 2012 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Dar be puddycat blood runnin' thru dem veins o' Hank's ;)
Ken_Volok (anonymous profile)
February 17, 2012 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Drax, Ken, loyal readers, just forthe record, hank don't do meth. Would rather be strangled, put un a headlock & punched in the face. OOPS! Wait! That's what Daraka got. Sorry :) henry
hank (anonymous profile)
February 17, 2012 at 5:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Drax, Ken, loyal readers, just forthe record, hank don't do meth. Would rather be strangled, put un a headlock & punched in the face."
How about being trapped on a desert island and surrounded by us?
fivedolphins (anonymous profile)
February 18, 2012 at 4:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hank,
Don't worry about being "Trapped on a desert island" with lib's. They couldn't fight their way out a paper bag or probably be too busy building a raft to get to Canada....
Priceless (anonymous profile)
February 18, 2012 at 8:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I never said anyone was on meth, and I think the best thing for hardcore libs and conservatives would be to be trapped on a deserted island together, supervised by a pod of dolphins!
One of the worst developments in our national politic is the lack of interaction amongst people who have different ideas but I'm assuming the same goal of a better US. There was a time when Dems and Repubs socialized in DC, now the waters are so poisonous not even a dolphin could cope.
Ken_Volok (anonymous profile)
February 18, 2012 at 11:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
5dolphins: "How about being trapped on a desert island and surrounded by us?"
Aw, come on, it ain't that bad! You guys led me across the Atlatic from Havana, Cuba to Miami, FL, kept those mako & hammerhead sharks away as I paddled my innertube through those treacherous 90 miles. A belated thank you to you & your pod.
Priceless: "Don't worry about being "Trapped on a desert island" with lib's. They couldn't fight their way out a paper bag or probably be too busy building a raft to get to Canada...."
HAHAHAHA! The "not being able to fight thir way out of a papaer bag" is a given.
But the part about the building a raft to get to Canada is kind of hard to go w/.
Look @ Barbara Streisand's "threat" in 2004 to move to Canada if Dubya got re-elected.
Well, Dubya got re-elected & we still had to deal w/ that yenta even to this day. Wish she would've built a raft & gone!
The other thing is if that island the libs were trapped on was Cuba, well, you know they'd be happier than pigs in slop.
"Free" (sub-par) healthcare, "free" (restricted) education, "free" (government owned) homes, "free" (no paid overtime) work, "free" (rationed) food, you know. "free" (supposed) everything. THEY'D LOVE IT! :) henry
hank (anonymous profile)
February 18, 2012 at 7:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hmm.. Cuba did have a film school before there was a single one in the US. Unfortunately Cuban producers are all rednecks.
Here's a famous Cuban film actually made by Soviet filmmakers.* Incredible opening sequence.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOLVm_...
Soviet-Cuban Co-Production. Across the board, international co-productions were hugely popular in this time period. The only thing that differentiates this production is that is essentially a coproduction of two governments, not private studios/artists.
Ken_Volok (anonymous profile)
February 19, 2012 at 6:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
KenV: "Hmm.. Cuba did have a film school before there was a single one in the US. Unfortunately Cuban producers are all rednecks.
Here's a famous Cuban film actually made by Soviet filmmakers.*"
From "redneck" to commie propagandists, quite the "progression" overall. So what classifies the previous producers as "redneck" like you say? They don't agree w/ your point of view? :) henry
hank (anonymous profile)
February 19, 2012 at 11:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No they were Communist hicks.
Ken_Volok (anonymous profile)
February 20, 2012 at 12:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No they were Communist hicks who don't agree with my opinions.
Ken_Volok (anonymous profile)
February 20, 2012 at 12:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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Etna (anonymous profile)
February 20, 2012 at 11:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
KenV: "No they were Communist hicks who don't agree with my opinions."
HAHAHAHA! Communist hicks! Now that my friends is CLASSIC! Made my evening :) henry
hank (anonymous profile)
February 20, 2012 at 11:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Political violence has always come from the left/Liberal side of the spectrum.
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February 22, 2012 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
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Seems to post a lot of other user profiles, and when they joined.
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February 23, 2012 at 10:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)