Officials at the U.S. Penitentiary in Florence allowed white-supremacist inmates to mingle on the same recreation yard with black inmates on Adolf Hitler's birthday with deadly results.
Two inmates — one black and one white — were shot to death by guards Sunday after authorities say they ignored commands and numerous warning shots to stop their fighting.
Given the date, a "holy day" to white supremacists, according to an expert on hate crimes, race-based conflict was predictable — particularly considering the popularity of white-supremacist gangs in U.S. prisons.
"I'm not an expert in keeping prisons calm, but it certainly does seem like a dangerous business to allow groups of white-supremacist criminals to congregate on Hitler's birthday," said Mark Potok of the Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate groups. "The truth is, it is an iconic day in the white-supremacist calendar."
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Midwest Greenscare: Marie Mason update, April 23
Marie Mason was arrested and charged with ELF activities in Michigan dating back almost a decade. As many of you already know Marie has since been released on an unsecured bond and has been under house arrest for over a month now awaiting trial. Marie's attorney petitioned the court to serve her house arrest in her own community of Cincinnati, Ohio, where her young daughter, close friends, animal companions, and support crew are located. The court denied her request citing she "did not have sufficient property interests in Cincinnati." She has since been required to serve her house arrest in the western district of Michigan.
While house arrest is no where near as bad as incarceration it still has its own bag of stresses and hardships. We are encouraging folks to continue to send Marie letters of support. House arrest does not have any silly jail rules like what type of ink or paper you use so get creative. Letters, Photos, Art, videos, collages, vegan baked goods and vegan recipes are all welcome. Email letters of support are also welcome and can be sent to freemarie@riseup.net and will be forwarded to Marie.
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While house arrest is no where near as bad as incarceration it still has its own bag of stresses and hardships. We are encouraging folks to continue to send Marie letters of support. House arrest does not have any silly jail rules like what type of ink or paper you use so get creative. Letters, Photos, Art, videos, collages, vegan baked goods and vegan recipes are all welcome. Email letters of support are also welcome and can be sent to freemarie@riseup.net and will be forwarded to Marie.
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Milwaukee: Hmong community protests police violence against community member
More than 100 members of the Hmong community protested at Milwaukee City Hall Tuesday. They’re demanding an apology from the police chief, and a thorough investigation into the case of a Hmong man who claims an officer beat him.
Protesters carried signs bearing a photograph of the bloodied, battered face of Koua Moua. The 40-year-old machinist claims he was beaten by Officer Kelly Parker, after he stopped Moua on suspicion of drunk driving in February. Moua was treated for his injuries and charged with resisting an officer.
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Protesters carried signs bearing a photograph of the bloodied, battered face of Koua Moua. The 40-year-old machinist claims he was beaten by Officer Kelly Parker, after he stopped Moua on suspicion of drunk driving in February. Moua was treated for his injuries and charged with resisting an officer.
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Canada: OPP threatens force against native blockade, blockade disassembled
Native protesters who orchestrated a blockade of a major portion of this town earlier this week dispersed Tuesday morning when confronted by a phalanx of OPP officers.
As well, the developer who sparked the incident pledged Tuesday to stay away from developing any portion of lands involved in the native claim known as the Culbertson Tract.
Shortly before 10 a.m., almost 200 officers from area detachments and led by the OPP's Public Order Unit approached the native demonstration set up along Old Highway 2 at the eastern boundary of Deseronto. Police "advised those present at the road closure site to leave or be subjected to arrest and criminal charges," said OPP Const. Jackie Perry.
After a short verbal exchange, the protesters decided to fold up their banners and de-camp to the nearby quarry where they have been holed up for a year.
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As well, the developer who sparked the incident pledged Tuesday to stay away from developing any portion of lands involved in the native claim known as the Culbertson Tract.
Shortly before 10 a.m., almost 200 officers from area detachments and led by the OPP's Public Order Unit approached the native demonstration set up along Old Highway 2 at the eastern boundary of Deseronto. Police "advised those present at the road closure site to leave or be subjected to arrest and criminal charges," said OPP Const. Jackie Perry.
After a short verbal exchange, the protesters decided to fold up their banners and de-camp to the nearby quarry where they have been holed up for a year.
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South Dakota: Tribal leaders blame law enforcement for escalating tension during hog farm protests
The vice chairman of the Yankton Sioux Tribe blames county and state law officers for escalating tension at the site of a protest over a hog farm being built west of Wagner.
"We're trying to remain peaceful and here they are antagonizing our people," John Stone said of the Tuesday morning arrests of 15-20 protesters for disorderly conduct.
A big truck carrying construction materials approached, and some protesters refused to get off the asphalt road past the site.
Seven cars from the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the Charles Mix County Sheriff's Office arrived, and officers made the arrests. Sheriff Ray Westendorf said the people were arrested because they were blocking traffic.
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"We're trying to remain peaceful and here they are antagonizing our people," John Stone said of the Tuesday morning arrests of 15-20 protesters for disorderly conduct.
A big truck carrying construction materials approached, and some protesters refused to get off the asphalt road past the site.
Seven cars from the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the Charles Mix County Sheriff's Office arrived, and officers made the arrests. Sheriff Ray Westendorf said the people were arrested because they were blocking traffic.
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