Vieques’ Activists Will Face Charges at Court Hearing

 

When:  Monday, October 30, 2000 
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Bronx Criminal Court - Room AP4
(161st Street, between Sherman & Sheridan  Aves. Take the 4, B, or D train to Yankee Stadium.) 
What: 

Show of support for 
Vieques' activists

      
           

The seven Puerto Rican activists that were arrested at Yankee Stadium on May 5th for their direct action protest condemning the raid of Vieques by federal agents, will have their fourth hearing at the Bronx Criminal Court, where they face criminal trespassing charges. Judge Padró will finally decide on whether or not to dismiss the charges in the interest of justice.

Members of the Puerto Rican community and affinity groups, including city politicians and activists from around the area, will be present to show their support for Vieques and defendants Juan Antonio Casañas, Carmen Ana Dávila, Freddie Marrero, Miguel Marrero, Elliot Monteverde, Rubén Ortiz, and Héctor Rosario. 

For more information visit:
www.viequeslibre.addr.com/oldviequeslibre/yankees.htm

 

U.S. Navy Out of Vieques!