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Alpine Texas - Nicholas Branson is a 30 year old student at Sul Ross University, studying for a degree in geology. Now this student and former Eagle Scout is afraid for his future, for his career and even for his life.
**Update**DA ignores first amendment violations; Washington Post comments ** Update**
Branson had the unfortunate fate of living adjacent to the Purple Zone, a business that was raided by local and federal agents on May 7, in Alpine, Texas. Branson witnessed the alleged attack on Arielle Lipsen Read more about the issue here, an act that was denied by the district attorney's office.
Branson’s apartment is separate from the Purple Zone. It is a place to sleep and study and is close to campus. The only thing Branson states he has ever purchased from the Purple Zone is an occasional can of Red Bull when he stops over to pay his rent.
“My address is clearly labeled from the street, my apartment is 705 ½” Branson told Big Bend Courier during an interview. “There is a gate that separates my front door and yard from the Purple Zone, and I maintain a separate mail box.”
**Update**DA ignores first amendment violations; Washington Post comments ** Update**
Branson had the unfortunate fate of living adjacent to the Purple Zone, a business that was raided by local and federal agents on May 7, in Alpine, Texas. Branson witnessed the alleged attack on Arielle Lipsen Read more about the issue here, an act that was denied by the district attorney's office.
Branson’s apartment is separate from the Purple Zone. It is a place to sleep and study and is close to campus. The only thing Branson states he has ever purchased from the Purple Zone is an occasional can of Red Bull when he stops over to pay his rent.
“My address is clearly labeled from the street, my apartment is 705 ½” Branson told Big Bend Courier during an interview. “There is a gate that separates my front door and yard from the Purple Zone, and I maintain a separate mail box.”
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