The final trial of the O100, which had been set for next monday March 1, was postponed today until April 5th.
Monthly Archives: February 2010
JR’s Charges Dismissed!
On February 22nd, in a courtroom overflowing with supporters, a stand-in for the prosecution in “The people VS Valrey” made a motion to dismiss due to lack of sufficient evidence! More at http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/02/22/18638441.php
Last Two of the Oakland 100 Headed to Trial
In January 2009, over 150 people were arrested because of demonstrations over the police killing of Oscar Grant III. After over a year, two arrestees are being tried on bogus felony charges. JR Valrey, P.O.C.C. Minister of Information (www.blockreportradio.com) is being brought up on a charge of felony arson and is facing a sentence of 3 years in prison. Holly Works is being brought up on a charge of felony assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer and is facing a sentence of 6 years.
Criminalization of youth and people of color by police agencies led to the killing of Oscar Grant by BART cop Johanes Mehserle. The Oakland Rebellions were a reaction not only to the fatal shooting of Oscar Grant, but to racist, classist, ageist, and generally corrupt tendencies of bay area police agencies.
Don’t let these tendencies of criminalization and corruption further target those in the community who stand up or speak out against police violence! Come out to the trials and show officials that the community stands in solidarity with resistance to police violence.
SUPPORT THE OAKLAND 100:
If you would like to organize a benefit screening for those who have faced heavy fines related to felony charges from the January Rebellions, please get in contact with us at oakland100(at)gmail.com.
TRIAL INFO:
1225 Fallon St.
JR- Monday, February 22, 2010 8:30 a.m.
Holly- Monday, March 1st, 2010 8:30 a.m.
Make a financial contribution through paypal! Send a payment to oakland100(at)gmail.com
VIDEO: The Oscar Grant Rebellions-Hands Off Oakland Rebels
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Petition the DA to Drop All Charges!
Click on District Attorney Nancy O'Malley to send a form letter and sign our petition:
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