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. Life Below Zero: Anges & Chip Hailstone Legal Issues ExplainedNational Geographic show, Life Below, takes the viewers to the wilderness of Alaska where the. 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's actions significantly undermined the justice system," said Captain Barry Wilson, C Detachment Commander. 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. Hailstone said two separate confrontations with Trooper Bitz led him and his family to fear for their safety. Iriqtaq Hailstone, the daughter of Life Below Zero stars Chip and Agnes. 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. Yes, thats right, Noorvik is an incorporated city and has its own school district. 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.