Champaign County
Iraq War Costs Illinois More than $28 Billion So Far
Iraq War Costs Illinois More than $28 Billion So Far
Poposed Spending Coul Add More Than $7 Billion More
Police Are ‘Brainwashed’ by Taser Maker; Psychologist Blames Instructions
Police Are ‘Brainwashed’ by Taser Maker; Psychologist Blames Instructions
by Neal Hall
A police psychologist blasted Taser International at the public inquiry probing the controversial use of Tasers, claiming Tuesday that Canadian police have been “brainwashed” by the manufacturer to justify “ridiculously inappropriate” use of the electronic weapon.
Third Trial of Black Activist Patrick Thompson Under Way
On Monday, May 12, 2008, the third trial of Patrick Thompson began with no coverage in the mainstream media. The local press took great interest in 2004 when two black activists, Patrick Thompson and Martel Miller, produced the copwatch video Citzen’s Watch and, as a result, were charged with felony eavesdropping.
Police in Gun Searches Face Disbelief in Court
New York City seems so far away. Yet the story here sounds so very familiar to many in our community. "Testilying" doesn't only happen in the big city, but in Central Illinois.
Police in Gun Searches Face Disbelief in Court
by Benjamin Weiser
After listening carefully to the two policemen, the judge had a problem: He did not believe them.
Sentencing of Brian Chesley
Upon the recommendation of Assistant State’s Attorney Rob Scales, Judge John R. Kennedy agreed to a sentence of 100 hours community service for Brian Chesley. Chesley was convicted by an all-white jury of obstructing and resisting a peace officer.
May 12: Third Trial of Black Activist Patrick Thompson Set to Begin
The third trial of black activist Patrick Thompson is set to begin:
Monday, May 12 at 1:30 in courtrooom A.
Let Patrick Go!
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May 9: Brian Chesley Sentencing Hearing
Brian Chesley, a black youth who was found guilty by an all-white jury of being beaten up by the Champaign police, will be sentenced before Judge Kennedy:
Friday, May 9, at 9am in courtroom E.
For the full story see:
http://www.ucimc.org/node/2743
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Illinois Second Worst State for Racial Disparity in Drug Law Enforcement
It's embarrassing. It's damning. It's the reality that many of our citizens face, in Illinois and in Champaign County. Yet it's the one place where conservatives refuse to confront the harsh judgment that these damning statistics on outcomes that indict a failed, corrupt, and ineffective public policy.
May 7: Courthouse Demonstration
Say NO to racial profiling,
NO to police brutality, and
NO to police retaliation!!!
Courthouse demonstration Wednesday at noon, downtown Urbana
for sentencing of Brian Chesley - Friday, May 9, 9am courtroom E
and third trial of Patrick Thompson starting Monday, May 12, 1:30pm courtroom A.
NO justice - No peace!!!
Reports Find Racial Gap in Drug Arrests
Reports Find Racial Gap in Drug Arrests
By ERIK ECKHOLM
