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Demonstrators being seriously abused by Miami police!The Oldest Soul, Dimanche, Novembre 23, 2003 - 21:43 (Communiqués | Actions 'contre-sommet' | Democratie | Droits / Rights / Derecho | Economy | Globalisation | Repression | ZLEA / FTAA / ALCA)
Anonymous
Protesters have been beaten, sexually assaulted, tortured, and abused by Miami police during and after the FTAA demonstrations. Some protesters are in critical condition. Please read how you can help the over 250 people arrested - some are in hospital! This week thousands of protestors came to Miami to oppose the FTAA. The Free Prior to the mass action there was a calculated campaign on the part of the As we feared, our protests were met by a massive show of state repression, Protestors were attacked by police wielding batons, tear gas, pepper spray, Small groups leaving the protests were harassed, arrested and beaten. This Our legal team estimates more than 250 arrests. People have become political We are now receiving reports from people being released or calling from jail People have also been denied access to attorneys, visitation rights, We call on people from around the globe to take action immediately to 1) Call, fax, email elected officials with the demands listed below. Contact 2) Money is urgently needed to get people out of jail. They are making Online donations are possible at: You can also mail a check or money order to: United for Peace and Justice/FTAA Fund 3) Global Day of Action on Monday at any time and any appropriate location. THESE ARE OUR DEMANDS: a. Drop all charges. Many thanks for your support. It is urgently needed. To send a free fax: PLEASE CALL AND WRITE: MANUEL A. DIAZ, Mayor, City of Miami ALEX PENELAS, Mayor, Miami-Dade County KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE JOHN TIMONEY OTHER NUMBERS: Local media has been grossly biased in their coverage. While this is CBS4: 305.639.4551, 305.639.4601, 305.639.4426 Miami Jail Information: To track people in the system try: http://www.miami-dadeclerk.com Miami-Dade Jail (felonies) Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center (misdemeanors) Carlos Alvarez, Director of Metropolitan Sheriff Department OTHER CONTACT NUMBERS OF CITY OFFICIALS: ALEJANDRO VILARELLO JOHNNY WINTON, Miami City Commissioner KATY SORENSON, Miami Dade County Commissioner Commissioner Angel Gonzalez Commissioner Joe M. Sanchez, District 3 Commissioner Tomas P. Regalado, District 4 Commissioner Arthur Teele, Jr., District 5 City Manager Joe Arriola City Attorney Alejandro Vilarello City Attorney's Office |
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