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May 19, 2012, 9:52:58 AM5/19/12
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Nato protesters arrested in Chicago raid held on terrorism conspiracy
charges
Lawyer says men are 'in shock' over allegations they tried to make a
Molotov cocktail ahead of Nato summit protests
Associated Press
guardian.co.uk, Saturday 19 May 2012 09.16 EDT
Chicago police Nato summit protest
Observers said Chicago police showed restraint during the day that
included the sight of hundreds of protesters breaking away from a large
rally. Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty
Three men arrested earlier this week when police raided a Chicago
apartment were being held on terrorism conspiracy charges stemming from
allegations that they tried to make Molotov cocktails ahead of the Nato
summit, as the first major dress rehearsal of this weekend's large-scale
protests was relatively peaceful.
Chicago police Lt Kenneth Stoppa said the men face a bond hearing later
Saturday on charges of conspiracy to commit terrorism, possession of an
explosive or incendiary device and providing material support. Stoppa
identified the US men being held as Brian Church, 20, Jared Chase, 24,
and Brent Vincent Betterly, 24.
Their attorney, Sarah Gelsomino, told the Associated Press the men are
"absolutely in shock and have no idea where these charges are coming
from".
Six others who were also arrested Wednesday in the Chicago apartment raid
were released Friday without charges being filed.
One of those protesters, Occupy activist Darrin Annussek, denied there
were Molotov cocktails in the apartment or that raw materials had been
compiled to make them.
"No way," Annussek said. "If I had seen anything that even resembled [a
Molotov cocktail], I would have left."
He claims that during 18 hours in custody, police never told him why he
was arrested, read him his rights or allowed him to make a phone call. He
said he remained handcuffed to a bench, even after asking to use a
restroom.
"There were guards walking by making statements into the door along the
lines of 'hippie', 'communist', 'pinko'," a tired-looking Annussek told
reporters just after his release.
Stoppa declined to elaborate on the case beyond confirming the charges.
Security has been high throughout the city in preparation for the summit,
where delegations from about 60 countries, including 50 heads of state,
will discuss the war in Afghanistan and European missile defence.
Among the pre-Nato protests planned for Saturday was a march on the home
of Chicago's mayor Rahm Emanuel. The big show will be on Sunday, the
start of the two-day Nato summit, when thousands of protesters are
expected to march 2 1/2 miles from a band shell on Lake Michigan to the
McCormick Place convention center, where delegates will be meeting.
On Friday, Chicago police on bicycles and foot tailed activists through
the streets of the city, but ignored taunts and went out of their way to
make as few arrests as possible.
In all, police said there was a single arrest on a charge of aggravated
battery of a police officer. Another man was briefly taken into custody,
but he was released a short time later after being questioned by police,
a department spokesman said.
From the police side of the protest line, it went largely how Chicago
police superintendent Garry McCarthy envisioned it earlier this month
when he said, "We're not going to lock somebody up for dropping a banana
peel."
Michael Olstewski, 22, a recent music school graduate who came to Chicago
from Atlanta, said protesters may be waiting to make a big statement. He
said he didn't do anything to get arrested Friday, "but later in the
week ... If I feel it's strategic and a powerful statement" he would
provoke police into arresting him.
Observers said that police showed restraint during the day that included
the sight of hundreds of protesters breaking away from a large rally,
march through the streets and taunt police as well as shouting about
everything from bank bailouts to nuclear power.
"I think the police are handling themselves very well," said Jennifer
Lacy, a freelance videographer and editor from Chicago who took pictures
of the spectacle with her cellphone. "It seems like they have it all
organised, and it doesn't seem their tempers are going to be easily
flared. I think they're mindful we're going to be on the world stage."
But Ben Meyer, a Chicago lawyer who was observing the protest for the
National Lawyers' Guild, denounced what he called an excessive police
presence at Friday's rally, which included dozens of officers milling
through the crowd and lining the perimeter, some of whom were videotaping
the rally.
"It's frustrating the state needs to come out and show this much force
for a nurses' rally," he said. "They have everyone from the
superintendent on down here. It's just ridiculous."
Members of National Nurses United were joined by members of the Occupy
movement, unions and veterans at the rally, where they demanded a Robin
Hood tax on banks' financial transactions. The event drew several
thousand people and featured a performance by former Rage Against the
Machine guitarist Tom Morello, an activist who has played at many Occupy
events.
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terrorism-charges
Nato protesters arrested in Chicago raid held on terrorism conspiracy
charges
Lawyer says men are 'in shock' over allegations they tried to make a
Molotov cocktail ahead of Nato summit protests
Associated Press
guardian.co.uk, Saturday 19 May 2012 09.16 EDT
Chicago police Nato summit protest
Observers said Chicago police showed restraint during the day that
included the sight of hundreds of protesters breaking away from a large
rally. Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty
Three men arrested earlier this week when police raided a Chicago
apartment were being held on terrorism conspiracy charges stemming from
allegations that they tried to make Molotov cocktails ahead of the Nato
summit, as the first major dress rehearsal of this weekend's large-scale
protests was relatively peaceful.
Chicago police Lt Kenneth Stoppa said the men face a bond hearing later
Saturday on charges of conspiracy to commit terrorism, possession of an
explosive or incendiary device and providing material support. Stoppa
identified the US men being held as Brian Church, 20, Jared Chase, 24,
and Brent Vincent Betterly, 24.
Their attorney, Sarah Gelsomino, told the Associated Press the men are
"absolutely in shock and have no idea where these charges are coming
from".
Six others who were also arrested Wednesday in the Chicago apartment raid
were released Friday without charges being filed.
One of those protesters, Occupy activist Darrin Annussek, denied there
were Molotov cocktails in the apartment or that raw materials had been
compiled to make them.
"No way," Annussek said. "If I had seen anything that even resembled [a
Molotov cocktail], I would have left."
He claims that during 18 hours in custody, police never told him why he
was arrested, read him his rights or allowed him to make a phone call. He
said he remained handcuffed to a bench, even after asking to use a
restroom.
"There were guards walking by making statements into the door along the
lines of 'hippie', 'communist', 'pinko'," a tired-looking Annussek told
reporters just after his release.
Stoppa declined to elaborate on the case beyond confirming the charges.
Security has been high throughout the city in preparation for the summit,
where delegations from about 60 countries, including 50 heads of state,
will discuss the war in Afghanistan and European missile defence.
Among the pre-Nato protests planned for Saturday was a march on the home
of Chicago's mayor Rahm Emanuel. The big show will be on Sunday, the
start of the two-day Nato summit, when thousands of protesters are
expected to march 2 1/2 miles from a band shell on Lake Michigan to the
McCormick Place convention center, where delegates will be meeting.
On Friday, Chicago police on bicycles and foot tailed activists through
the streets of the city, but ignored taunts and went out of their way to
make as few arrests as possible.
In all, police said there was a single arrest on a charge of aggravated
battery of a police officer. Another man was briefly taken into custody,
but he was released a short time later after being questioned by police,
a department spokesman said.
From the police side of the protest line, it went largely how Chicago
police superintendent Garry McCarthy envisioned it earlier this month
when he said, "We're not going to lock somebody up for dropping a banana
peel."
Michael Olstewski, 22, a recent music school graduate who came to Chicago
from Atlanta, said protesters may be waiting to make a big statement. He
said he didn't do anything to get arrested Friday, "but later in the
week ... If I feel it's strategic and a powerful statement" he would
provoke police into arresting him.
Observers said that police showed restraint during the day that included
the sight of hundreds of protesters breaking away from a large rally,
march through the streets and taunt police as well as shouting about
everything from bank bailouts to nuclear power.
"I think the police are handling themselves very well," said Jennifer
Lacy, a freelance videographer and editor from Chicago who took pictures
of the spectacle with her cellphone. "It seems like they have it all
organised, and it doesn't seem their tempers are going to be easily
flared. I think they're mindful we're going to be on the world stage."
But Ben Meyer, a Chicago lawyer who was observing the protest for the
National Lawyers' Guild, denounced what he called an excessive police
presence at Friday's rally, which included dozens of officers milling
through the crowd and lining the perimeter, some of whom were videotaping
the rally.
"It's frustrating the state needs to come out and show this much force
for a nurses' rally," he said. "They have everyone from the
superintendent on down here. It's just ridiculous."
Members of National Nurses United were joined by members of the Occupy
movement, unions and veterans at the rally, where they demanded a Robin
Hood tax on banks' financial transactions. The event drew several
thousand people and featured a performance by former Rage Against the
Machine guitarist Tom Morello, an activist who has played at many Occupy
events.
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2966 Dead <de...@gone.com> wrote on Sat 19 May 2012 04:52:58p
> http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/may/19/chicago-nato-protesters-
> terrorism-charges
>
The lawyers for the men are saying they were entrapped.
The Chicago Police Department apparently does not know that it cannot commit
crimes in order to induce others to crimes.
In order to charge these men with conspiracy to commit terrorism, all the
police officers who said to the men, "we have stuff to make Molotovs...want
to help us?" MUST ALSO BE CHARGED WITH THE CRIME AS WELL.
This is a campaign of intimidation and terror----BY THE CHICAGO P.D.!!
Right-wing talking points show a popular appeal in
the same way that trainwrecks are morbidly fascinating.
But soon after the desire to be horrified at the spectacle passes,
the realization soon follows that it is all an ugly, bloody mess,
and it will only be cleaned up with leftist methods and a liberal in charge.
> http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/may/19/chicago-nato-protesters-
> terrorism-charges
>
The lawyers for the men are saying they were entrapped.
The Chicago Police Department apparently does not know that it cannot commit
crimes in order to induce others to crimes.
In order to charge these men with conspiracy to commit terrorism, all the
police officers who said to the men, "we have stuff to make Molotovs...want
to help us?" MUST ALSO BE CHARGED WITH THE CRIME AS WELL.
This is a campaign of intimidation and terror----BY THE CHICAGO P.D.!!
the same way that trainwrecks are morbidly fascinating.
But soon after the desire to be horrified at the spectacle passes,
the realization soon follows that it is all an ugly, bloody mess,
and it will only be cleaned up with leftist methods and a liberal in charge.
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