In the wake of the trumped-up charges brought against four young Oregonians by the Joint Terrorism Task Force, The Speaking Truth to Power Legal Defense Fund has been established to protect and extend constitutional protections and civil rights by supporting the legal defense of citizens targeted by the JTTF and the thorough investigation of any “evidence” brought against them.

As many indy readers already know, the Portland Joint Terrorism Task Force has a long and consistant record of spying on and harrasing law-abiding, non-violent citizens working for change through legal channels, we believe these indictments are just one more example of the PJTTF attempting to justify it's unconstitutional existance.

A benefit is planned for the evening of October 6th at the Medicine Hat Gallery,in Portland Oregon, details to follow. 100% of contributions collected will go directly to the defense of the defendents charged by the PJTTF in the Schoppert Arson.

Donations can be sent to 125 NE 83rd Portland, Oregon 97220.

Checks should be made out to NLG (National Lawers Guild) with the notation “S.T.T.P. Defense Fund” in the memo line of your check.

For more information contact the Speaking Truth to Power Defense Fund at truth2power@griffinsforge.com