The court determined that Hailstone had lied in order to obtain a temporary stalking protective order against a Kotzebue-based Alaska State Trooper Christopher Bitz, which he was filing on behalf of his daughter. That motion was denied, Hochberg said, making the next step for Hailstone an appeal of the ruling.Įdward "Chip" Hailstone of Noorvik was sentenced to 15 months in prison last week in connection to his July conviction for felony perjury and false testimony. Hailstone and his public defender, Jay Hochberg, filed a motion for a new trial. However, Hailstone is continuing to argue that his testimony and claims against the troopers have been truthful all along, and further that the troopers have tampered with audio recordings submitted as evidence in his trial. Hailstone said two separate confrontations with Trooper Bitz led him and his family to fear for their safety. Hailstone's actions significantly undermined the justice system," said Captain Barry Wilson, C Detachment Commander. Edward Chip Hailstone of Noorvik was sentenced to 15 months in prison last week in connection to his July conviction for felony perjury and false testimony. The court found that he had falsely testified and committed perjury during his sworn statements to the court, along with making an initial false claim against Bitz.
View QuoteEdward "Chip" Hailstone of Noorvik was sentenced to 15 months in prison last week in connection to his July conviction for felony perjury and false testimony.
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