Datum: Dienstag, 14. April 2009 05:41
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Update on Arrested
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If you call, please ask to be transferred to the newsroom. WPVI-TV/DT4100 City AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19131[P] (215) 878 -9700[F} (215) 581-4530 Ona MOVE! Kevin and I were arraigned in court today.
The prosecutor had toexplain the charges to judge. He said, „they were hanging posters,“which we weren’t charged with. We represented ourselves and plead notguilty, and were given a trial date of Friday, May 29 at 8:30 am, at1401 Arch St., second floor. Again, outsiders are not allowed in thecourtroom but we welcome anyone who wants to flyer outside. Duringthe arraignment MOVE members flyered outside the courtroom and usedthe time to do outreach. We do find it ironic that in publicizing Mumia’s most recent book,„Jailhouse Lawyer’s,“ a history of self-representation and self-defense, we were arrested and are now in a position to representourselves! It is an opportunity to hone our skills and further exposethe court’s injustice. We do want to reiterate that it’s important that Mumia supporters bevery vigilant and aware right now. There is no coincidence thatprison guards told Janet Africa that Mumia was dead, activists werearrested, and Channel 6 ran a hit piece on Mumia. This government isvery jumpy right now. We need to keep pushing forward with an eye onone another’s backs! Thank you all so much for the support! We alsojust want to briefly shout out Orie Ross.
We were never given a phonecall, and if he hadn’t been so vigilant in making calls on our behalfwe could have found ourselves in a much uglier situation. We’re trulygrateful for our brother’s work. This movement is strong, full oflove, and powerful! There is nowhere I’d rather be, and no people I’drather march alongside. Ona MOVE!Maiga Background:On Saturday, April 11th at 7:20 pm MOVE/Mumia supporters Kevin Priceand Maiga Milbourne were arrested at 10th and South St.( Philadelphia ) for putting up posters advertising the releaseofMumia’s new book, „Jailhouse Lawyers“, with scotch tape. While inthe act of taping a poster to a metal pole three police officers camefrom behind without warning and forced their arms behind their backs.They were tightly handcuffed and led to the South St. mini-stationvery nearby. Upon entering the building another officer asked whythey were arrested. One of the arresting officers replied „they hadMumia signs.“
From there they were taken to the 3rd district (11thand Federal) at 7:55 . The y stood facing a wall for 15 minutes andthen were processed and released. Their hearing is this Monday, 4/13 at 8:30 am . The chargesare „improper distribution of handbills“ (CO 10-723) and „Nails andother hard substances attached to utility poles“ (CO 6905). Thesecharges would be ridiculous enough if they were true but tape (no thard substances) was used and the flyers were not being passed out. At this point we are just writing to make folks aware. We willlet you know if any action of support is requested. It is clear that after Mondays’(4/6) Supreme Court denial that the atmospheresurrounding Mumia’s case is very tense.
***For the record: The arresting officers were Gress and Cole and the transportingofficers were Polini and Jones (they were transported in squad car38).***
Datum: Sonntag, 12. April 2009 04:12
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Mumia Supporters
Arrested in
South St., Philly
On Saturday, April 11th at 7:20 pm MOVE/Mumia supporters KevinPrice and Maiga Milbourne were arrested at 10th and South St.(Philadelphia) for putting up posters advertising the release ofMumia’s new book, „Jailhouse Lawyers“, with scotch tape. While in theact of taping a poster to a metal pole three police officers came frombehind without warning and forced their arms behind their backs. Theywere tightly handcuffed and led to the South St. mini-station verynearby. Upon entering the building another officer asked why theywere arrested. One of the arresting officers replied „they had Mumiasigns.“ From there they were taken to the 3rd district (11th andFederal) at 7:55. They stood facing a wall for 15 minutes and thenwere processed and released. Their hearing is this Monday, 4/13 at 8:30 pm.
The charges are„improper distribution of handbills“ (CO 10-723) and „Nails and otherhard substances attached to utility poles“ (CO 6905). These chargeswould be ridiculous enough if they were true but tape (not hardsubstances) was used and the flyers were not being passed out. At this point we are just writing to make folks aware. We willlet you know if any action of support is requested. It is clear thatafter Mondays’(4/6) Supreme Court denial that the atmospheresurrounding Mumia’s case is very tense. ***For the record: The arresting officers were Gress and Cole and the transportingofficers were Polini and Jones (they were transported in squad car38).
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