Feb 14, Thursday
Friends,
After 15 months, the second group of defendants from Nov 1 in Brooklyn began a trial. Greg Allen's trial in November ended with an order of dismissal by the judge. Gbenga Akinnagbe, Luis Barrios, Carl Dix and Morgan Rhodewalt are on trial in front of Judge LaPorte. (Marina Benedetto took an ACD today). The prosecutors once again refused to drop the disorderly conduct charges, and plan to present 4 cops and one captain. They seem to have changed their charge from "blocking" the precinct door to "gathering" and refusing to leave the sidewalk.
The P.O. who arrested Luis testified today, and was cross examined by Julie Frey and Marty Stolar. The prosecutors showed the TARU video, up to a certain point. Defense showed the rest of TARU's own video, indicating how far the crowd was from the door. Officer Blanco admitted what was obvious; there was room for many people to walk to and from, and into, the door of the precinct.
This trial is continued until Wednesday February 27.
John Hector, Nick Malinowsky, and Bob Parsons have a trial date for tomorrow. [Friday, Feb 15] It's unlikely to go ahead. The five remaining defendants have a trial date of March 12.
Reporters from The Village Voice and The Huffington Post attended the trial today. A previous article by Jason Lewis on Blow the Whistle on Stop and Frisk:
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/09/stop_and_frisk_protestors_literally_blow_whistle_on_police.php
Upcoming:
Wednesday February 20, Noche Diaz trial in Bronx Criminal Court 265 E. 161st Street. Rally 9 am Trial 9:30 am
Monday Febfuary 25, Noche Diaz trial in Manhattan Criminal Court, 100 Center Street Rally 9 am Trial 9:30 am
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Debra Sweet
World Can't Wait
http://www.worldcantwait.net
646 807 3259
Friends,
After 15 months, the second group of defendants from Nov 1 in Brooklyn began a trial. Greg Allen's trial in November ended with an order of dismissal by the judge. Gbenga Akinnagbe, Luis Barrios, Carl Dix and Morgan Rhodewalt are on trial in front of Judge LaPorte. (Marina Benedetto took an ACD today). The prosecutors once again refused to drop the disorderly conduct charges, and plan to present 4 cops and one captain. They seem to have changed their charge from "blocking" the precinct door to "gathering" and refusing to leave the sidewalk.
The P.O. who arrested Luis testified today, and was cross examined by Julie Frey and Marty Stolar. The prosecutors showed the TARU video, up to a certain point. Defense showed the rest of TARU's own video, indicating how far the crowd was from the door. Officer Blanco admitted what was obvious; there was room for many people to walk to and from, and into, the door of the precinct.
This trial is continued until Wednesday February 27.
John Hector, Nick Malinowsky, and Bob Parsons have a trial date for tomorrow. [Friday, Feb 15] It's unlikely to go ahead. The five remaining defendants have a trial date of March 12.
Reporters from The Village Voice and The Huffington Post attended the trial today. A previous article by Jason Lewis on Blow the Whistle on Stop and Frisk:
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/09/stop_and_frisk_protestors_literally_blow_whistle_on_police.php
Upcoming:
Wednesday February 20, Noche Diaz trial in Bronx Criminal Court 265 E. 161st Street. Rally 9 am Trial 9:30 am
Monday Febfuary 25, Noche Diaz trial in Manhattan Criminal Court, 100 Center Street Rally 9 am Trial 9:30 am
--
Debra Sweet
World Can't Wait
http://www.worldcantwait.net
646 807 3259
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