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September RNC verdicts: community service for Vets for Peace; Forrey gets 120 days

Submitted by TC_IMC on Thu, 09/17/2009 - 12:41
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Two decisions related to RNC protests came down simultaneously in Ramsey County Court Thursday afternoon.  Eight demonstrators from the August 31, 2008 Vets for Peace march were found guilty of misdemeanor trespassing, but were sentenced to merely a $100 fine or 20 hours community service.  They had argued their claim of right to enter the secured area around the Xcel Energy Center under international law and the Minnesota and United States Constitutions.  Meanwhile, two floors above, Jesse James Forrey was sentenced to 120 days in jail after being found guilty weeks ago of felony damage to property.  He'll likely serve 75 with good behavior. The expected sentence was much higher.

(YouTube videos) | Read below for more a detailed report, plus more RNC and upcoming Pittsburgh G20 news.

Vets for Peace - Solemn Rally and March 10am @ Capitol

Submitted by haloka on Sun, 08/10/2008 - 09:22
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08/31/2008 10:00

Rally @10 am at the State Capitol, followed by march to Xcel Center

Display of "Boots on the Ground"

March to follow - participants will carry tombstones with names of dead soldiers and Iraqis
names will be read, people respond "We Remember", drum will keep solemn beat, otherwise silent march

contact: David Harris, tuvecino@redwing.net, 651-388-5863

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