Watchman Privacy 208 - Conrad Rockenhaus: Tor Exit Node and Policing Abuse
Oct 8, 2025
Adrienne Rockenhaus is a privacy advocate and web-hosting professional fighting for her husband Conrad, who faced two military-style raids and incarceration over his work with Tor exit nodes. In this gripping discussion, Adrienne reveals the shocking details of their harrowing experiences, including Conrad's medical crisis in custody and inadequate legal representation. She also highlights the surveillance aspect through recorded raids and the retaliatory actions they've faced since speaking out, urging listeners to support their quest for justice.
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Violent Military-Style Raid Caught On Video
- U.S. Marshals executed a military-style raid on Adrienne's home, smashing windows and using force despite only holding a standard arrest warrant.
- Video evidence shows Conrad was beaten and later suffered a grand mal seizure after a courtroom injury.
Abuse And Stigmatizing Labeling In Jail
- Conrad identified guards with visible white supremacist tattoos and was labeled a child molester, putting him at risk inside jail.
- Adrienne sent court and docket paperwork to counter the smear and protect him from violence.
Attorney Betrayal And Procedural Trap
- Conrad's retained attorney coerced him into pleading guilty during a hearing, then refused to withdraw for months.
- Judge Stephen Murphy noted the attorney's friendship in court and blocked Conrad from filing for new counsel, trapping him procedurally.