by Heika | Jun 8, 2011 |
I went to the Manchester City Council meeting this evening, along with about 35 others in support of Manchester activists speaking out about the unjust arrests and stolen properties from Saturday evening. There were several differences in the way their meetings were held as opposed to Keene (such as the mayor didn’t say a word to anyone addressing him), and I must say I found their attitudes and overall demeanor disgusting and unprofessional.
At the meeting, anyone was allowed to speak about any topic of their choice for 3 minutes, but one had to sign up before the meeting began. An alderman/woman (aka city council member) then called people up one by one to speak. Not one alderman looked directly at the speaker, and in fact often rolled their eyes, ruffled through papers, or chatted amongst themselves. The mayor himself appeared tired and unwilling to listen to the citizens of Manchester voicing their concerns.
On the other hand, the people that spoke about Saturday’s arrests did a splendid job. They raised a lot of great points about how far is too far, police accountability, and using tax payers’ money to arrest people chalking and not showing identification (neither which are illegal). Many people that had their cameras or phones confiscated for “evidence” (why is beyond me as they have their own surveillance) spoke out and kindly asked the city council to tell the officers to return their property. The speakers were professional, eloquent, and I personally was very impressed! (more…)
by Ian | Jun 7, 2011 |
Liberty On Tour’s Pete and Beau check in with Kate after the mass arrests in Manchester and give a rundown of the day’s events:
UPDATE by Ademo: I was finally released at approximately 12:30pm after a bail hearing. I was placed on $1,000 Personal Recognizance – meaning if I don’t go to court I’ll be fined that amount – with several ‘bail conditions,’ all things that are illegal already (except the excessive drinking one? – lol). My trial is scheduled for August 18th, 2011, I’m facing three misdemeanor charges (Criminal Mischief and two counts of Resisting).
I want to thank all of those who were at the protest against Manchester Police brutality ofthe past few weeks. Seems folks were right when they said the Manchester police were heavy handed and quick to use force. I also want to thank all those who made calls in support to the police station and jail facility for Wes and I (and the others prior to release).
For now it’s back to work, finishing the Free State Friendship Tour (and PorcFest) and then our trial in Greenfield. After that we’ll revisit this issue, thanks again and stay tuned for more from LibertyOnTour.com and CopBlock.org. – Much love Ademo!
On Saturday, June 4th, 2011 – eight ‘shire-based activists were arrested while at a pro-police accountable rally outside the Manchester, NH PD 603.668.8711. Earlier in the week we had announced our intentions to hold the event due to two recent incidents perpetrated by those wearing “Manchester PD” badges: (more…)
by Ian | Jun 6, 2011 |
Last week we busted an undercover cop, Charles I. Newton, before he could make an arrest of a peaceful alleged drug dealer. Now, a little more information has come out. It was learned through a Keene Sentinel article that Charles’ middle initial was “I”. A web-search revealed that a “Charles I. Newton” had graduated from St. Paul’s School in Concord in 1985. That would put that Charles around the same age as the undercover Charles. Had a piece of the past and true identity of this agent of deception been revealed? Thanks to the wonders of the internet, a photo from the St. Paul’s School 1985 yearbook has surfaced. Opinions vary as to whether or not this is the same Charles I. Newton, given that the photo is now 25 years old, but all evidence seems to point to it. Sure looks like him to me. Those of you who have seen Newton in person – what do you think?
