By Debra Sweet
February, black history month, is turning out to be a month of struggle for the freedom fighters inside the courthouses in 4 boroughs. Recent developments:
Jeffeth James, who was being beaten by NYPD last March when Noche and another man were arrested observing, went to traffic court for the original offense NYPD stopped him for, an insufficient light on his license plate. The arresting officer claimed that Jeffeth assaulted him, but also testified that it took "50 cops" to pull Jeff out of his car. Jeff's attorney played video footage of the beating. The judge said he had "no choice" but to dismiss the charge. Jeff's next court date is Thursday February 14, which is expected to lead to another adjournment for a trial later this year. He said to tell all of us that he really appreciates our support,and he is glad to meet the people who come to court in support.
Christina Gonzalez has appearances now set in the Bronx for March 6 and April 8.
The trial set today in Brooklyn for Noche, Randy, Matt & Christina did not go forward because there was no courtroom available. It's rescheduled for Tuesday March 12.
This week the 6 violations against Lois Schechter, the juror in our Queens trial who was outspoken against stop-and-frisk, were dropped. Attorney Ron Kuby was prepared to defend her pro bono, and she was looking forward to seeing
us in court with her. But she will be following us online.
February calendar:
Thursday Feb 14 9:30 am Trial, Brooklyn
Carl Dix, Luis Barrios, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Morgan Rhodewaldt, Marina Benedetto
John Hector, Brooklyn Criminal Court, 120 Schermerhorn
Friday Feb 15 9:30 am Trial, Brooklyn
Robert Parsons, Nick Malinowsky, Brooklyn Criminal Court, 120 Schermerhorn
Mon Feb 18, 7pm
SMIN/Defense Committee meeting. All welcome.
Riverside Church, Claremont Ave btwn 120th and 122nd Sts in Manhattan.
#1 train to 116 or 125
Wed Feb 20 8:45 am Rally, 9:30 am Trial
Bronx Criminal Court
215 East 161st (old bldg)
Trial fr Noche Diaz, arrested as Jeffeth James was beaten 3/12/12 click for more info on Noche and how you can help; blog post on Dec 3 court date
Monday Feb 25, 8:45 am Rallly, 9:30 am Trial
Noche Diaz at 100 Center Street, Manhattan Criminal Court
Tues Feb 26 3:30pm One year since the murder of Trayvon Martin by a racist vigilante. Gather at Union Square South Plaza, East 14th Street & Broadway, Manhattan. Bring whistles, drums, banners & signs.
February, black history month, is turning out to be a month of struggle for the freedom fighters inside the courthouses in 4 boroughs. Recent developments:
Jeffeth James, who was being beaten by NYPD last March when Noche and another man were arrested observing, went to traffic court for the original offense NYPD stopped him for, an insufficient light on his license plate. The arresting officer claimed that Jeffeth assaulted him, but also testified that it took "50 cops" to pull Jeff out of his car. Jeff's attorney played video footage of the beating. The judge said he had "no choice" but to dismiss the charge. Jeff's next court date is Thursday February 14, which is expected to lead to another adjournment for a trial later this year. He said to tell all of us that he really appreciates our support,and he is glad to meet the people who come to court in support.
Christina Gonzalez has appearances now set in the Bronx for March 6 and April 8.
The trial set today in Brooklyn for Noche, Randy, Matt & Christina did not go forward because there was no courtroom available. It's rescheduled for Tuesday March 12.
This week the 6 violations against Lois Schechter, the juror in our Queens trial who was outspoken against stop-and-frisk, were dropped. Attorney Ron Kuby was prepared to defend her pro bono, and she was looking forward to seeing
us in court with her. But she will be following us online.
February calendar:
Thursday Feb 14 9:30 am Trial, Brooklyn
Carl Dix, Luis Barrios, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Morgan Rhodewaldt, Marina Benedetto
John Hector, Brooklyn Criminal Court, 120 Schermerhorn
Friday Feb 15 9:30 am Trial, Brooklyn
Robert Parsons, Nick Malinowsky, Brooklyn Criminal Court, 120 Schermerhorn
Mon Feb 18, 7pm
SMIN/Defense Committee meeting. All welcome.
Riverside Church, Claremont Ave btwn 120th and 122nd Sts in Manhattan.
#1 train to 116 or 125
Wed Feb 20 8:45 am Rally, 9:30 am Trial
Bronx Criminal Court
215 East 161st (old bldg)
Trial fr Noche Diaz, arrested as Jeffeth James was beaten 3/12/12 click for more info on Noche and how you can help; blog post on Dec 3 court date
Monday Feb 25, 8:45 am Rallly, 9:30 am Trial
Noche Diaz at 100 Center Street, Manhattan Criminal Court
Tues Feb 26 3:30pm One year since the murder of Trayvon Martin by a racist vigilante. Gather at Union Square South Plaza, East 14th Street & Broadway, Manhattan. Bring whistles, drums, banners & signs.
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