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SEAN BELL
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Saturday, 26 April 2008 |
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Brief summary of Friday April 25th
- Peoples Justice Rally for Justice for Sean Bell & All Victims of Police Brutality
- 2 arrests following formal march
Following yesterday morning's announcement of Judge Cooperman's "not guilty on all counts" acquittal verdict of 3 of the 5 NYPD officers involved in the murder of Sean Bell, hundreds gathered in Queens to express their outrage. Disgusted by the trial process (determined by 1 judge rather than a jury), and the unjust outcome, the Peoples Justice rally began at 5:30pm by the Queens DA's office, with family members speaking of having lost loved ones to police brutality, and others speaking of personal experiences being victimized by law enforcement violence, including: Nicholas Heyward, Sr. spoke of his son - Nicholas Heyward, Jr. - murdered by the NYPD; members of Jayson Tirado's family; Juanita Young, mother of Malcolm Ferguson and founder of Parents Against Police Brutality; representatives of the Bushwick 32 case; Desis Rising Up & Moving, linking the struggle against police brutality to the struggle against the criminalization of immigrants. In addition to justice for Sean Bell and other specific cases, Peoples Justice is calling for an end to racist & militarized policing of our communities; the creation of a permanent independent prosecutor for all cases of police brutality in NYC; and increased efforts for community control of our safety through creation of community Cop Watch patrols and Know Your Rights work.
Peoples Justice moved the rally from the Queens DA's office with a march to Liverpool, the site of the 50-shot murder of Sean Bell and injuries to his friends Trent Benefield & Joseph Guzman. The unpermitted march, growing to 1,500 on Queens Boulevard, stopped traffic and was greeted by enormous support from community members along the way -- many joined the march; others honked their support from their cars, not seeming bothered to be stopped in traffic; others cheered from rooftops, apartments, stores, and buses.
At the closing rally on Liverpool (site of the shooting), about 500 vowed to continue the struggle for justice for Sean Bell & all victims of police brutality. Co-MC's Jessica Sanclemente (from the Justice Committee) and Thenjiwe McHarris (Malcolm X Grassroots Movement) reminded community members of the need to demand accountability of the police while also taking steps towards community control through Know Your Rights education and Cop Watch patrols. Those interested in developing their own Cop Watch patrols can contact the Justice Committee or Malcolm X Grassroots Movement for more information, and Peoples Justice can be contacted for more information about Know Your Rights training.
Following the close of the formal Peoples Justice march & rally, some continued with an impromptu march through parts of Jamaica, Queens. According to updates Peoples Justice received, at about 11:30pm, following the dispersal of one group at the 103rd Precinct, a protester was arrested as he was leaving, and a legal observer who tried to get badge information of the arresting officers was also arrested. After getting the news last night, Peoples Justice
organizers secured an attorney to work with the 2 who were arrested, and also had several Peoples Justice organizers go to the 107th precinct where they were being held before being transported to Central Booking. The attorney attempted to have them released with DAT's (desk appearance tickets), which is often protocol in such cases. The NYPD refused. We expect that the 2 will be released today, and will post additional updates if community mobilization is required.
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Thursday, 24 April 2008 |
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JUSTICE FOR SEAN
BELL AND ALL VICTIMS OF POLICE VIOLENCE!!
COME OUT APRIL 25th - VOICE YOUR OUTRAGE!!
In Nov. 2006, Sean Bell was murdered by the NYPD in a hail of 50 bullets. His friends - Trent Benefield and Joseph Guzman - were seriously injured. 3 of the officers involved were acquitted of all charges in a bold affront to the human rights of Sean Bell and all of us.
PEOPLES JUSTICE for Community Control and Police Accountability is calling for a rally and community speak-out in front of the Queens DA's office ON THIS DAY*.
COME OUT: FRIDAY APRIL 25th 5:30 pm
@ the Queens DA's
Office
125-01 Queens Blvd.
(between Hoover Ave & 82nd Ave.)
E or F train to Union
Turnpike
The NYPD's murder
of Bell and attempted murders of Benefield and Guzman are NOT isolated or
random events. They represent the continued targeting of communities of color
by the police and the lack of accountability for police misconduct and abuse.
Endorsers (list in formation):
| Al Awda NY |
Alianza Dominicana |
| Audre Lorde Project (ALP) |
Black Radical Congress-NY |
| Black Women's Leadership Caucus |
Brooklyn For Peace |
| CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities |
Center for Constitutional Rights |
| Center for Immigrant Families |
Congress for Korean Reunification |
| Critical Resistance |
Desis Rising Up and Moving (DRUM) |
| DJ Chela |
Domestic Workers United (DWU) |
| El Puente |
FREE! Families Rally for Emancipation and Empowerment |
| Families United for Racial and Economic Equality (FUREE) |
FIERCE |
| Fr. Luis Barrios – St. Mary's Episcopal Church (West Harlem |
Manhattan) |
| Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Coalition (NYC) |
Harlem Tenants Council |
| Hasan Salaam |
Hip Hop Caucus |
| Human Rights Project at the Urban Justice Center |
I.F.A RECORDINGS/ BlackTone Music Group |
| Immigrant Justice Solidarity Project |
Iglesia San Romero de Las Americas |
| International Action Center |
Jews for Racial & Economic Justice (JFREJ) |
| Justice Committee |
Lynne Stewart Organization |
| Mahina Movement |
Make the Road by Walking |
| Malcolm X Grassroots Movement |
Mano a Mano |
| May 1st Coalition |
Million Worker March Movement |
| National Hip Hop Political Convention |
New Abolitionists |
| New York City Labor Against the War (NYCLAW) |
New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project |
| NYC United for Peace and Justice |
NY Solidarity Coalition with Katrina/Rita Survivors |
| Nodutdol for Korean Community Development |
October 22nd Coalition |
| Parents Against Police Brutality |
Party for the People |
| Picture the Homeless |
R.E.A.C.Hip Hop Coalition |
| Rebel Diaz |
Regeneracion |
| Resistance in Brooklyn |
Revolting in Pink (R.I.P) |
| Rights for Imprisoned People with Psychiatric Disabilities (RIPPD) |
Sylvia Rivera Law Project |
| VAMOS Unidos. War Resisters League |
Where We Live Radio Program/WBAI-FM NY. |
 Download the PDF flyer
*Peoples Justice is no longer calling for an auction the day after the verdict. If the judge goes back on his word and chooses to delay handing down the verdict, COME OUT on April 25th at 5:30PM and go to peoplesjustice.org and myspace.com/peoplesjustice to find out about the next steps.
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Monday, 24 March 2008 |
Following are brief descriptions of last night's Bell family vigil, and the trial proceedings on Monday, March 24th, 2008 at court.
Monday 3/24 Morning Court Proceedings in Bell trial
Johnell
Hankerson, a friend of Sean Bell and brother-in-law of Nicole
Paultre-Bell, testified this morning as a prosecution witness. His
testimony included the fact that at no point did he hear police
identify themselves prior to their barrage of bullets. 2 of the
defense attorneys cross-examined Mr. Hankerson this morning. With
questioning ranging from the ridiculously mundane, to confusing to
bizarre, both attempted to continue the defense strategy of seeking to
criminalize Sean Bell and his friends as a way to discredit their
testimony and build a shaky argument of justification for the cops.
With the possibility of Trent Benefield and Joseph Guzman taking
the stand this week or next, Peoples Justice urges our communities will
continue to show support to the Bell family and stand for justice by
coming out to court when possible. Peoples Justice will continue to be at court each Monday until the trial is over.
If you are available to attend the trial, please contact Orlando at
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or 347.262.6385.
Location & Directions: Queens Criminal Courthouse, 125-01 Queens Blvd. (near Hoover Ave & 82nd Ave.)
Take the E or F train to Union Turnpike.
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Wednesday, 14 November 2007 |
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(originally reported on wnbc.com )
POSTED: 11:37 am EST November 14, 2007
UPDATED: 11:44 am EST November 14, 2007
NEW YORK -- A judge has rescheduled the trial of three police detectives accused of killing an unarmed man on his wedding day to give the defense team more time to prepare.
The trial had been set for early January, and will now begin Feb. 4 in Queens.
The officers have pleaded not guilty.
Sean Bell was killed and two of his friends seriously wounded on Nov. 25, 2006, hours before he was to be married. The three were leaving Bell's bachelor party at a Queens strip club.
Defense lawyers have said the undercover detectives, who were investigating alleged prostitution at the club, believed the victims were getting a gun from a car.
Michael Palladino, president of the Detectives' Endowment Association, said the officers were still considering whether to seek a change of venue.
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