It’s happened again. Last time was in Milford, two years ago. This morning a peaceful activist, Pete, was assaulted and kidnapped by armed men because he was wearing a hat. Copblock.org has a full report. Here’s video, first inside the court:
Then outside as Pete is loaded into the police cruiser:
Here are some suggested actions you can take from CopBlock:
Pete is refusing to provide his name and to willfully proceed with the booking process, and why should he – his actions never harmed anyone, I’m not sure when he’ll be released or how long they can ‘legally’ hold him. I encourage you to pass this post around the webs and to continue calling both the jail and the Keene Police station. Demand, politely, that they release the John Doe who was arrested for wearing a hat in a public building. This has worked in the past and every time we get more effective.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Make a phone call.
The Cheshire Co Jail where Pete is being held: 603.903.1600
Keene Police 603.357.9813
Two officers in video attacking Pete
James Cemorelis (full uniform, possible Sgt) – Number above + extension 7117 (email: jcemorelis@ci.keene.nh.us) and Matt Griffin (grey shirt) extension 7182
Join the FREE PETE page on FB
I hope the call floods to those who are responsible for initiation of force continue until Pete is released. I’ll be attempting to get interviews from police and jailers alike over the next few days or until they release Pete. If you can, please take video of audio of your call and post updates here or on Facebook. Hopefully Pete will be free soon.
