Update on Fr Carl Kabat's case

[Frank Cordaro]

--------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Bill Sulzman <bsul...@juno.com>
Date: Wed, Nov 11, 2009

Here is some information on Carl Kabat's case as of November 11:


*The Air Force maintains that the the damage was $300.
*The judge ruled that a "choice of evils" defense could not be
presented at trial as an affirmative defense.
*The judge wants briefs and further argument before deciding on
international law and freedom of conscience defenses.
*Prosecution and defense attorneys will arrange to visit the site and
photograph the crime scene from outside the fence.  Carl will not be
allowed to accompany them.
*The judge ruled out the prosecution's attempt to enter evidence of
Carl's two earlier actions at MM III silos in Colorado.
*Carl will be permitted to get his clerical garb released from jail
custody for the purposes of having it cleaned and will be able to wear
it at trial.



There will be a readiness hearing on December 7 at 11 o'clock.  There
will also be some resolution of other trial issues at that time.  (see
above}


The trial is scheduled for Dec 21-22.


The prosecution has until November 23 to get the Air Force to release
their report of Carl's detainment.


Carl seems in good spirits and sends his love to everybody.


Peace,

Bill Sulzman

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You can write to Fr Carl at:

Carl Kabat, OMI
Weld County Jail
2110 O Street
Greeley, CO 80631

For more info on Fr Carl contact:

Bill SULZMAN <bsul...@juno.com>
CITIZENS FOR PEACE IN SPACE
P O Box 915, Co Springs CO 80901
Ph: 719 389 0644


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Previous Postings on Fr Carl:


Report on visit to Fr Carl Kabat by Bill Sulzman
http://groups.google.com/group/National-CW-E-mail-List/browse_frm/thread/6fe9b35124a419ab


"Bond reduced for priest ( Fr Carl Kabat) who protests nukes" Oct
27-The Greeley Tribune
http://groups.google.com/group/National-CW-E-mail-List/browse_frm/thread/dc9a32dd70f92c4


Fr Carl Kabat's trial date changed to Dec 21-22, 2009
http://groups.google.com/group/National-CW-E-mail-List/browse_frm/thread/6e720984adc35a8f#


Oblate Father Carl Kabat: ‘A fool for Christ’ - Oct 12 Catholic News
Service story by Dennis Sadowski
http://groups.google.com/group/National-CW-E-mail-List/browse_frm/thread/cf192eb51ef34e21?hl=en#


Fr Carl Kabat's B-Day 10/10 - turns 76 in jail!
http://groups.google.com/group/National-CW-E-mail-List/browse_frm/thread/f1e0a8aa5ae3043e?hl=en#


Update on Fr Carl Kabat - imprisoned Plowshares Activist in Greeley CO
county jail.....
http://groups.google.com/group/National-CW-E-mail-List/browse_frm/thread/7555bf0bbe5311ff?hl=en#


Fr Carl Kabat imprisoned Plowshares activist featured in the Sept 6 - NY Times
http://groups.google.com/group/National-CW-E-mail-List/browse_frm/thread/3f6aa2a34efeb8c4#


Mail to Fr Carl Kabat must have return address on outside...... How to
send Jail Support $ ....
http://groups.google.com/group/National-CW-E-mail-List/browse_frm/thread/a2cd37807e490776#


Carl Kabat slideshow; was arrested at N-8 Saturday
http://groups.google.com/group/National-CW-E-mail-List/browse_frm/thread/a924b407ab96136b#


"The priest, the clown and the life of protest" Bill Johnson, Denver Post
http://groups.google.com/group/National-CW-E-mail-List/browse_frm/thread/2f380e9637bc534f#


Missile-protesting priest arrested in Colorado - the Denver Post
http://groups.google.com/group/National-CW-E-mail-List/browse_frm/thread/844332e2754b8952#


5 Photos from Fr Carl's "Nuclear Weapon Here Pruning Hooks" Plowshares Witness
http://groups.google.com/group/National-CW-E-mail-List/browse_frm/thread/70ffb2487d5ef308#