Post by anarchist from bgtoledo on Oct 18, 2005 21:56:42 GMT -5
This is an important message, written by one of my friends about another one of my friends...
A good friend of mine appeared on the national news today. I later found out what happened at that arraignment; three charges: aggravated rioting, possession of a weapon in a public place, and disorderly conduct.
Brian was arrested before the riots even began. He was carrying a night stick he bought, which is legal as long as it is not concealed. However, the weapons charge has basis because he was on the property of Woodward School. Brian did not riot. He did not even do anything violent. The police saw him lagging behind the group, and picked him up because he was an easy target. We have his arrest on tape; he did not try to resist. He was surrounded by many police officers, and was arrested before any rioting even happened.
The charge of aggravated rioting is a felony. At Brian's arraignment, bond was posted at $11,150. There was no 10% granted, so the full amount must be paid to bail him out.
If Brian is convicted, he could serve 5 years or more.
Every Friday, Brian feeds needy people with other Food Not Bombs volunteers. Brian has been instrumental in organizing anti-authoritarian movements here in Toledo. He has attended many anti-war demonstrations, and went to the anti-IMF demonstration in Washington, DC. It is safe to say that without Brian, our movement here in Toledo would be close to nonexistent.
Brian is a good person. He is my friend. And he is currently caged up in the Toledo jail, for entirely bogus charges. The worst part is, with our sick justice system, he could even get convicted of a felony and serve time.
It is instrumental that we raise this money to bail Brian out. Please, if you can contribute in any way, I beg you to do so. Hold benefit concerts, dinners, or simply ask people to donate money. Write to your local news papers, or other independent media, to raise awareness. Anything you do, even if it is just spreading this post, is appreciated here by all of Brian's friends. Please, help us to get Brian out of jail. Any further money we raise will be used to pay bail and legal fees for some of the other 114 people arrested for standing up to the police here in Toledo.
If you are interested in helping us with this fight, please contact me at lectricsheeps@sbcglobal.net, and I will send you specific information.
-Chelsea
A good friend of mine appeared on the national news today. I later found out what happened at that arraignment; three charges: aggravated rioting, possession of a weapon in a public place, and disorderly conduct.
Brian was arrested before the riots even began. He was carrying a night stick he bought, which is legal as long as it is not concealed. However, the weapons charge has basis because he was on the property of Woodward School. Brian did not riot. He did not even do anything violent. The police saw him lagging behind the group, and picked him up because he was an easy target. We have his arrest on tape; he did not try to resist. He was surrounded by many police officers, and was arrested before any rioting even happened.
The charge of aggravated rioting is a felony. At Brian's arraignment, bond was posted at $11,150. There was no 10% granted, so the full amount must be paid to bail him out.
If Brian is convicted, he could serve 5 years or more.
Every Friday, Brian feeds needy people with other Food Not Bombs volunteers. Brian has been instrumental in organizing anti-authoritarian movements here in Toledo. He has attended many anti-war demonstrations, and went to the anti-IMF demonstration in Washington, DC. It is safe to say that without Brian, our movement here in Toledo would be close to nonexistent.
Brian is a good person. He is my friend. And he is currently caged up in the Toledo jail, for entirely bogus charges. The worst part is, with our sick justice system, he could even get convicted of a felony and serve time.
It is instrumental that we raise this money to bail Brian out. Please, if you can contribute in any way, I beg you to do so. Hold benefit concerts, dinners, or simply ask people to donate money. Write to your local news papers, or other independent media, to raise awareness. Anything you do, even if it is just spreading this post, is appreciated here by all of Brian's friends. Please, help us to get Brian out of jail. Any further money we raise will be used to pay bail and legal fees for some of the other 114 people arrested for standing up to the police here in Toledo.
If you are interested in helping us with this fight, please contact me at lectricsheeps@sbcglobal.net, and I will send you specific information.
-Chelsea