Thanks to everyone that showed up in support of our protesters!

The update at this point is that  every case got 'reset' until the prosecution produces copies of the police videos that were taken at theport. See the new dates below.

A group of people who are representing themselves are looking to develop 'Motions' to file in the hopes of getting their cases dismissed, etc. If you
have any interest in helping with this work [legal research, writing,copying, etc] let me know.  Pat 705-2726

Also, very important, the judges are imposing a $100 'assessment fee' on those appointed with a Public Defender and that amount is in addition to the already $100 'booking fee' imposed at the time of arrest. If you haven't already done so, then please contribute to the Legal Defense Fund to pay off these amounts ASAP as the deadline for the payment is fast approaching: August 1st! Directions on contributing are at the end of this email.Or if you want to adopt a specific protester and pay off their fees, let me know and I'll set you up with their case number for payments.

The calendar below will be verified through the courts and an updated email will be sent out as the dates approach.

Read more...

FRIDAY, JULY 28, 8:30 AM
Yates, Michael William

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 8:30 AM
Berryhill, Jeffery Alexander
Cuddeford, Walter Roy
Graham, Rachel Rehling
Lassiter, Lilia Paloma
Miller, Nicole Marie
Noble, Luke Elias
Porter, Molly Rose

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2:00 PM
Belknap, Margaret Elaine
Dunn, Kathryn Michelle
Erwin, Jacob Thomas
Groves, Benjamin Matthew
Keesler, Joseph Daniel
Nguyen, Phan
Slobodkin, Mathew
Yankey, Andrew Byron


----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 1:42 PM

> Those facing charges in District Court for actions during the Port
Protests
> are beginning the trial process this week with Pre-Trial Hearings. Some of
> our protesters are represented by attorneys, some are represented by
Public
> Defenders and others are either not represented or are representing
> themselves.
>
> If you would like to come to support them in their cases, come Thursday at
> 2pm or Friday at 8am. Wear red to show your solidarity and stand in the
> audience when each defendant's name is called. Otherwise, be well-behaved,
> quiet and civil to not complicate the cases at this point.
>
> Directions to the court are on the website:
> http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/distcrt/ and the names of our protesters will
> be printed on the dockets for the court room number they are expected to
be
> in. Look when you get there.
>
> If you would like to contribute to the Port of Olympia Legal Defense Fund, > fill out the form at the bottom of this email.
>   -- pat
____________________________________________
> Contributions to the  Port of Olympia Legal Defense Fund
>
> I WANT TO HELP!
>
> Donate via PayPal at www.paypal.com to the following address:
> oly.port.ldf@gmail.com
> or
> Print the form below, fill out, and send in with your payment:
>
> _________________________________________________________
> NAME
>
> __________________________________________________________
> STREET ADDRESS
>
> __________________________________________________________
> CITY, STATE, ZIP
>
> PHONE: ___________________  E-MAIL: _______________________
>
> Contributions to POLDF for litigation and advocacy should be made payable
to
> Port of Olympia Legal Defense Fund.
> I understand these contributions are not tax deductible and
non-refundable.
> AMOUNT OF MY CONTRIBUTION: _________________
>
> Mail to: Port of Olympia Legal Defense Fund, PO Box 295 Olympia,
Washington 98507-0295.