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Iraq: “Show Thrower” finally free, claims torture at hands of authorities

BAGHDAD — The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at former President George W. Bush says he was tortured with beatings, whippings and electric shocks during his first few days in custody. Muntadhar al-Zeidi was freed Tuesday after nine months … Continue reading

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Minneapolis: Seven arrested during eviction of community organizer, Rosemary Williams

After a months long fight against her foreclosure, police came to evict Rosemary Williams from her home, Sept. 11. Dozens of police cordoned off the street, sidewalks and alley all around the home, police with rifles and tear gas were … Continue reading

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Riots rock Abu Ghraib

Abu Ghraib prison inmates rioted for a second straight day Friday to demand better conditions, setting fire to mattresses and seizing an assault rifle from a guard before authorities said the situation was brought under control. Lawmaker Zeinab al-Kinani, who … Continue reading

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B.J. Viehl Pleads Guilty to ALF Fur Farm Raid

From GreenistheNewRed: B.J. Viehl has changed his plea to guilty and admitted releasing hundreds of mink from a Utah fur farm as part of an Animal Liberation Front raid. Viehl and his codefendant, Alex Hall, were charged under the Animal … Continue reading

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Ariel Attack arraignment update

Today at 9am on 9/9/09, Ariel had arraignment in court. The official charge by the state is one count felony 4 criminal mischief, as expected. Ariel’s appearance was waived and motions were approved for permission to leave the state and … Continue reading

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Ariel Attack Update

From Friends of Ariel Attack: *** LEGAL UPDATE *** Ariel was charged with Felony 4 Criminal Mischief. What does this mean? She’s looking at 2 to 6 years in prison plus parole plus fines and restitution if convicted. That would … Continue reading

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Belgrade: Anarchists face terrorism charges

From comrades in Serbia: Belgrade: anarchists arrested; state attorney seeks international terrorism charge Submitted by testthemalatesta on Sep 4 2009 A group of six anarchists arrested under suspicion being connected with Black Elijah (Crni Ilija), which took responsibility for the … Continue reading

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Guelph, ON: Anarchists arrested amidst struggle against development

A statement from Canadian comrades: At roughly 2:15 AM on September 1st 2009, two anarchists were arrested in Downtown Guelph for alleged anti-police graffiti. That night, three people were putting up anti-development posters downtown. The context in which this occurred … Continue reading

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Budget cuts force Colorado to release thousands of prisoners

From the AP: Colorado officials plan to release roughly 15 percent of the state’s 23,000 prisoners early to help slash millions of dollars from the state budget. Department of Corrections spokeswoman Katherine Sanguinetti says budget cuts that took effect Tuesday … Continue reading

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Federal judges refuse to delay Calif prison ruling

A special judicial panel denied a motion Thursday by the Schwarzenegger administration that sought to delay an order requiring California to reduce its prison population. The panel of three federal judges scolded the administration for seeking the delay. The judges … Continue reading

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