{"article":{"id":137697,"heading":"\r\nURGENT SOLIDARITY NEEDED: SUPPORT THOSE ARRESTED PROTESTING NEO-NAZIS IN TOLEDO, OH!","author":"Anti-Racist Action","created":"2005-10-23 15:51:31","modified":"2005-10-23 15:51:31","last_modified":"Sun, 23 Oct 2005 22:51:31","article":"

***PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY***

URGENT SOLIDARITY NEEDED:

SUPPORT THOSE ARRESTED PROTESTING NEO-NAZIS IN TOLEDO, OH!

This is an emergency request for bail money for people arrested at the

anti-Nazi demonstration in Toledo, OH. Please Western Union money to

Chris Fox in Kent, OH. Call him at 330-389-0891 once the money is

wired.

On October 15th, 2005 the National Socialist Movement (NSM) attempted

to hold a picket and march in a predominantly African-American

neighborhood in the North End of Toledo, Ohio. The neo-Nazi rally was

protested by hundreds of neighborhood residents who were joined by

members of the Anti-Racist Action Network from across the United

States and Canada.

Approximately 114 local people were arrested in a police riot that

followed the cancellation of the neo-Nazi march. They are being

falsely charged with various misdemeanors and felonies. Now, almost a

full week later, at least a dozen people are still being held in

Toledo jails. Judges have refused to reduce bail or offer bond, so

these 12 adults continue to be held on $10,000 cash in lieu of bond

following an arraignment last Monday.

This is an unbelievable amount of money, and is just another way for

the Toledo government to continue to oppress members of this working

class North Toledo neighborhood. They know that most people cannot

afford to pay this huge sum of money, and that everyone arrested is a

local resident with roots in the community and thus not a flight risk.

This is nothing more than the State seeking revenge for Saturday's

supposed riot.

We must stand in solidarity with our anti-fascist comrades and show

the State that they cannot intimidate us into not acting against

fascist threats. Bail money is urgently needed, and we are asking

anyone who can to please send money. Any amount will help, and will go

directly to bailing people out.

Right now, the need for money is immediate, which is why we are asking

people to Western Union the money. Please address all money transfers

to Chris Fox in Kent, OH. Once the money is wired, please call Chris

and provide him with your name, the amount you sent and the city you

sent it from so he can go and pick it up. His number is 330-389-0891.

If you are unable to wire money this way, you can also send money to:

Kent ARA

Box 8 Office of Campus Life

226 Kent Student Center

Kent State University

Kent, Ohio 44242

Thank you in advance for your help.

In solidarity,

Members of the Anti-Racist Action Network

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