A-Infos (en) Canada, Windsor, Final Four OAS Protesters Released out of Jail

["Stefanie Gude" <stefgude@hotmail.com>]

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Ending their hunger strike after several nights in jail, the final four OAS 
Shutdown protesters were released from jail yesterday afternoon.

One, a young offender charged with assaulting the police officer whose boot 
was on her face, was released on her own recognizance.

The other three prisoners had been part of a group arrest of direct action 
‘organizer’ types charged with mischief. One woman and two men, they were 
released on condition that $500.00 cash bail be paid, and they leave the 
city of Windsor within 24 hours. They are not to return, unless their visits 
are court-related.

The Canadian Auto Workers generously posted the $1500.00 bail, in addition 
to the $1500.00 they had contributed the day before.

Pursuit of civil action is being considered by the prisoner who suffered 
physical and sexual abuse at the hands of police, both during and following 
her arrest.

Yesterday’s releases heighten the trend of all cases involving criminal 
charges during the recent protests in Windsor. The excessive bail conditions 
and unacceptable treatment of protesters are further manifestations of 
violence and injustice, reinforcing the perceptions of the Organization of 
American States (OAS) that brought these activists to Windsor.  These are 
clear examples of human rights and democracy, OAS.

"This is not why we raise our voices. I came to protest the OAS and its 
crimes. I don't want people to forget this." said one of the jailed 
activists.

For more information, including future action against police misconduct, 
write to: stopftaa@tao.ca

The OAS Shutdown Coalition legal team has run up many expenses working for 
the release of the political prisoners.  To make a contribution, please send 
your cheque payable to:

OPIRG Toronto (memo: OAS Shutdown Coalition Legal Fund)
563 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON
M5S 2J7

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