Oak Park Drops Charges Against Julie Bass and Her Vegetable Garden

myFOXdetroit.com - No possible jail time for Julie Bass after planting a front yard vegetable garden. The City of Oak Park has dropped the misdemeanor charges against her.

Bass was facing a possible 93-days in jail for planting and not removing her front yard vegetable garden after she received a ticket for a misdemeanor violation.  ( see Alexis Wiley original video report)

Bass's story has become an internet sensation with thousands of people across the country chiming in support for what many perceive as a violation of personal freedom.

A petition drive, Facebook page and blog worked in tandem to gain notoriety and perhaps force the city to change its mind about the ticket.

Bass's case was headed to court before today's announcement that the charges were dropped.

Bass does have another issue to settle with the city.  Oak Park is pursuing charges that her dogs are not licensed.  Bass says she registered them with the city just days after receiving the ticket and has since presented documentation to the prosecutor.

FOX 2's Alexis Wiley spoke with Oak Park Prosecutor Eugene Lumberg.  Watch the videos above to hear a portiton of that conversation and for more on this story, including reaction from Julie Bass and her attorney.