Woodfox had been expected to be released to the custody of his niece who lives in a gated community outside New Orleans. That hope ended last month when Caldwell's prosecutor sent an e-mail from a private account to the community association warning that Woodfox was dangerous. Caldwell is unapologetic and says it's the defense attorney's own fault for not being upfront with neighbors.
But Woodfox's lawyer, Nick Trenticosta, sees it differently.
"What I think is absolutely appalling is the behavior of the attorney general," he said. "To go into a community and begin to foment hostility ... Any fair prosecutor could look at the facts of this case and say this man was wrongfully convicted. A prosecutor's duty is to seek justice, not revenge."
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Georgia: 200 people, some armed, march against murder by police
Pumping fists and chanting "no justice, no peace," about 200 people marched through Cherry Tree Crossing housing development Monday in a demonstration against police brutality, led by shotgun-toting members of the New Black Panthers Party's Augusta chapter.
The march went off peacefully, but when it ended at the site where 23-year-old Justin "Jed" Elmore's SUV crashed after he was shot by deputies last week, officers in riot gear were waiting by a package store across 15th Street. Sheriff Ronnie Strength said Cherry Tree residents called the department complaining about Panthers members carrying guns.
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The march went off peacefully, but when it ended at the site where 23-year-old Justin "Jed" Elmore's SUV crashed after he was shot by deputies last week, officers in riot gear were waiting by a package store across 15th Street. Sheriff Ronnie Strength said Cherry Tree residents called the department complaining about Panthers members carrying guns.
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California: Inglewood officers continously kill unarmed suspects
Over the last six years, Inglewood police officers have repeatedly resorted to physical or deadly force against suspects who were unarmed or accused of minor offenses, a Times investigation found.
In the span of four months this year, Inglewood officers shot and killed four people, three of them unarmed. The Times' review of court documents, law enforcement records and interviews shows that the problem is not new.
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In the span of four months this year, Inglewood officers shot and killed four people, three of them unarmed. The Times' review of court documents, law enforcement records and interviews shows that the problem is not new.
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Monday, May 19, 2008
Minnesota: 3 native activists arrested during protests of state's anniversary
Three American Indian activists were taken into custody during a protest at a celebration of Minnesota's 150th birthday on the state Capitol Mall.
The protesters appeared about 10 or 15 minutes after the official ceremony began Sunday evening. A Capitol security supervisor says the demonstrators were repeatedly asked to quiet down but continued to beat a drum and chant loudly.
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The protesters appeared about 10 or 15 minutes after the official ceremony began Sunday evening. A Capitol security supervisor says the demonstrators were repeatedly asked to quiet down but continued to beat a drum and chant loudly.
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Oklahoma: 2 dead in prison rebellion
Two inmates were killed today in what authorities described as a possible riot.
Kevin Rowland, chief investigator for the state medical examiner's office, said two inmates were dead inside the Oklahoma State Reformatory at Granite.
"They said they've sent two more to the hospital and were working on another one there" at the prison, Rowland said.
"You could tell there was chaos in the background," he said at 1:30 p.m.
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Kevin Rowland, chief investigator for the state medical examiner's office, said two inmates were dead inside the Oklahoma State Reformatory at Granite.
"They said they've sent two more to the hospital and were working on another one there" at the prison, Rowland said.
"You could tell there was chaos in the background," he said at 1:30 p.m.
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FBI actively soliciting more informants for anarchist/earth liberation cases
Following is a statement from a person known to EWOK! (Earth Warriors are OK!, formerly the Twin Cities Eco-Prisoner Support Committee). This person was approached by the local JTTF and offered the possibility of being a paid informant.
The individual has rejected the offer and now has an NLG lawyer. His statement should both inspire us for his refusal to cooperate, and remind us that he is probably not the only person solicited by the government in such a way and, unfortunately, we have to assume that some people will cooperate.
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The individual has rejected the offer and now has an NLG lawyer. His statement should both inspire us for his refusal to cooperate, and remind us that he is probably not the only person solicited by the government in such a way and, unfortunately, we have to assume that some people will cooperate.
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Take action to help parole Robert "Seth" Hayes
Robert “Seth” Hayes is a U.S. political prisoner and former member of
the Black Panther Party who has been imprisoned in New York state for
more than three decades. When Seth was convicted in 1974, his sentence
was 25 years to life. The implicit understanding at the time of his
sentencing was that Seth would serve 25 years as a minimum, after which time he would be eligible for release based on his record and conduct in prison.
In June of 2008, Seth will be going before the parole board for the
fourth time. At each of Seth’s previous parole hearings, he was denied
release.
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the Black Panther Party who has been imprisoned in New York state for
more than three decades. When Seth was convicted in 1974, his sentence
was 25 years to life. The implicit understanding at the time of his
sentencing was that Seth would serve 25 years as a minimum, after which time he would be eligible for release based on his record and conduct in prison.
In June of 2008, Seth will be going before the parole board for the
fourth time. At each of Seth’s previous parole hearings, he was denied
release.
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