kpfk local station board elections (tags)
i'm running for local station board. & looking for your support!
Somebody's Watching You - Turning the camera back on the cops (tags)
yahoo news story on the case of Sherman Austin from raisethefist.com and CopWatch LA
Somebody's Watching You - Turning camera back on the cops (tags)
Somebody's Watching You A convicted felon turns cameras on the cops, putting a balance of power, he says, back in the hands of the people.
Somebody's Watching You - CopWatch LA and the case of Sherman Austin (tags)
LINK TO FULL STORY AND VIDEO: http://potw.news.yahoo.com/s/potw/40/somebodys-watching-you
Secret NSA surveillance (tags)
There seems to be alot of buzz in the media on how Bush authorized the use of illegal NSA wire-taps and surveillance for domestic spying to stop terrorism. I thought I'd write an article summarizing how this was used in my case while running a political web site and direct action network
End LAPD Brutality: Remove LA Prosecutor Steve Cooley & Fire Bratton (tags)
With substantial support from George W. Bush and the local forces of the extreme right, the LAPD and its financed-DA (Steve Cooley - Republican) have succeeded in transforming Los Angeles County to a well-engineered police state.
2001 - 2007: LAPD's Reign of Terror Unchecked (tags)
The brutal rampage by LAPD in McArthur Park on May 1, 2007 was culmination of a 6-year old secrete but intricate policy by the Bush administration and local forces of the extreme right in reversing attempts to reform LAPD after Rodney King and Rampart Scandal.
secret NSA surveillance and the case of Sherman Austin from Raisethefist.com (tags)
Former political prisoner and former webmaster of Raisethefist.com , Sherman Austin talks about NSA wire-taps and FBI “anti-terrorism” surveillance used against him shortly after 9/11.
Cops Disrupt Anti War Meeting (tags)
On Saturday March 12, the Pasadena Anarchist Collective was having a meeting to plan for a March 19th Anti-War protest at a gathering in South Pasadena when two cops in their uniform disrupted the meeting.
A.N.S.W.E.R.-LA STATEMENT ON THE LAPD KILLING OF DEVIN BROWN (tags)
Stand against racism here and abroad! Stop police brutality! The A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition (Act Now to Stop War & End Racism), Los Angeles, condemns unconditionally the Los Angeles Police Department for the brutal murder of Devin Brown, and all acts of latent and racist brutality against the people of Los Angeles.
Protest against Donovan Jackson verdict in Inglewood (tags)
Should cops beat up minority teens and become millionaires? Say no, by protesting the verdict at Inglewood City Hall
Officers who beat Donovan Jackson rewarded by jury (tags)
Beat a Black teen and cover it up, and win $2.4 million.
MITCHELL CROOK ON MONTEL
Second Hung Jury on Inglewood Cop Who Beat Donovan Jackson (tags)
Copied from the LA Times, about the Jeremy Morse case.
guardian Uk report on mitchell crooks (tags)
Report on Inglewood amatuer videographer mitchell crooks from the guardian Uk papers.
Latest News about Jeremy Morse Trial (tags)
Bring some people up to speed on the inglewood trial. Jeremy Morse was arrested for Driving under the influence of drugs or alchohol over the thanksgiving holiday weekend by el segundo police. Seems that mitchell crooks, or the "amatuer cameraman" Did some time for that too! Funny how karma works. Jeremy Morse is due back in court jan 20 for his drunken driving charge. Kudos to mitchell crooks for learning from his time in the spotlight, unlike morse who now is facing child abuse charges and driving drunk. WoW good thing mitchell caught him when he did! Heres an update since the last trial.
Protest tommorow over inglewood police beating(terror) (tags)
march for justice for donovan jackson/stop police brutality! noon, friday, 1/2, century & freeman, inglewood. the re-trial of officer jeremy morse begins monday, 1/5-- tho it's getting no coverage. morse was videotaped last summer beating 16 yr old donovan jackson, who was unarmed, handcuffed & unconscious--and had committed no crime. district atty steve cooley (ex-cop & republican) allowed the defense to remove every black juror, refused to call the videotaping witness to testify, refused to speak on morse's prior abuses, called an 'expert' witness on 'use of force' from w/in the dept, who told the jury he himself had 'done worse', & called no witness at all against morse's partner, who was charged w/ falsifying the report. the jury found 7-5 to convict-- a hung jury & mistrial. community pressure forced a new trial-- but only mass community awareness will keep it honest. we are marching thru inglewood to the d.a.'s office to bring attention to the case. please join us & spread the word! p.s. morse was arrested for driving drunk over thanksgiving in el segundo...
Police brutality begins trial in inglewood california. (tags)
Police brutality on trial in inglewood california.
F#$K Jeremy Morse and his racist defenders! (tags)
The number of articles posted on the IMC in "defense" of Jeremy Morse, including the worthless chimes of bigot Pat Buchanan of all people, are clear evidence that this site is being monitored by cops, right-wingers and straight up racists assholes.
About Officer Jeremy Morse (Inglewood, CA) (tags)
Many articles have been written about the Inglewood incident, but few of them have contained any personal information about Jeremy Morse. For good reason, he has stayed away from the mainstream media.
The Railroading of Officer Jeremy Morse (tags)
One thing that has become very clear to me since seeing the videotape of the July 6 incident in Inglewood, Calif. involving Police Officer Jeremy Morse and teenager Donovan Jackson is that Officer Morse is being railroaded.
POLICE STATE ON THE MARCH! (tags)
This article and cartoon were originally posted in July 2002 soon after the Donovan Jackson incident. The work has precient relevency in light of the recent mistrial. cartoon © 2002 by charles amsellem. activists may reproduce for non profit use only. all other rights reserved.
Donovan Jackson Beating Photo (tags)
Inglewood Police officers holding handcuffed 16-year-old Donovan Jackson against their cruiser, July 6, 2002. Officers were videotaped beating and slamming the boy's head against the car. Amateur video still distributed by AP.
Verdict Is Reached in Taped Beating Trial (tags)
LOS ANGELES - A jury reached a verdict Tuesday in the trial of a white former officer charged with police brutality for punching and slamming a handcuffed black teenager onto the trunk of a squad car during a videotaped arrest.
Pigs on trial for cowardly beating in inglewood
NY Village Voice Article on October 22nd (tags)
An article in the NY Village Voice on the October 22nd coalition's National Day of Protest against Police Brutality for regional logistics visit indymedia sites and www.october22.org
All out for OCTOBER 22nd Day of Protest Against Police Brutality (tags)
The call and regional logistics.
Martinez Family to Hold Protest Against Downey Police Shooting of Their Unarmed Son (tags)
Seven months ago a videotape captured Gonzalo Martinez's encounter with the Downey police. The tape ended as police fired with handguns and a machine gun, killing Martinez, 26, and spraying shots through a residential neighborhood. Martinez had his hands in the air and was unarmed. For the last seven months, the Martinez family has led protests outside Downey City Hall. The FBI and the Los Angeles County district attorney's office are investigating but no charges against any police officers have been filed.
Press release: March against police repression in Long Beach! (tags)
From Long Beach, to Compton, to Inglewood, Los Angeles communities will come together to say enough is enough!
POLICE STATE by charles amsellem (tags)
Recent events in Los Angeles demonstrate that there are fewer crimes worse than the lack of accountability at the police dept
Short Update on Jackson-Chavis (tags)
Summary of a short conversation with Michael Zinzun of CAPA and the Donovan Jackson-Chavis Justice Committee.
BLAME "9/11" FOR POLICE BRUTALITY (tags)
According to the parents of police abuser Jeremy Morse, we should blame "9/11" for police brutality because he was only trying to "protect" Inglewood.
Maxine Waters Speaks Out At Community Church Rally (tags)
Maxine Waters spoke out on the Donovan Jackson-Chavis incident at Faith United Methodist Church on Saturday.
Anti-Police Rally at African-American Community Church (tags)
Parishioners, leaders and neighbors gathered at Faith United Methodist church this evening to speak out and organize the African American community's response to the police beating of Donovan Jackson-Chavis.
FREE MITCHELL CROOKS NOW (tags)
Anyone remember the guy named Mitchell Crooks who shot the original video of police brutality against Donovan Jackson? I figure that since none of these issues would be brought to light without this courageous man, I find it very appropriate to approach this subject in a rather angry manner since no one else seems to be.
Man Who Taped Police Beating Arrested in L.A. (tags)
Mitchell Crooks arrested before he could testify to Grand Jury! Crooks' arrest was videotaped and broadcast on local KCAL-TV, showing undercover officers hustling him into a sports utility vehicle with tinted windows outside the studios of CNN as the 27-year-old man repeatedly screamed for help.
Flashpoints Radio July 11: Inglewood videographer arrested; Jenin hit again; mo (tags)
KPFA Flashpoints Radio July 11, 2002: -Inglewood cop videographer arrested/ live screaming audio, Robert Knight report (4 min) -Vieques protests continue under charges Vieques crew helped Venezualan coup attempt (16 min) -ISM Cleva Butterly from Jenin where crazed Israelis open fire on marketplace once again, hitting a ten year old and two journalists (18 min) -Network Against Disinformation (NAD) action tomorrow Friday, noon, at the SF Chronicle building at 901 Mission Street cross street Fifth... PLEASE SHOW UP! -end of show (12 min
Donovan Jackson-Chavis Justice Committee on Sat 7/13 (tags)
The Donovan Jackson-Chavis Justice Committee will hold a meeting and rally Saturday, July 13, 2002 at 5:00 pm at Faith United Methodist Church | 1713 W. 108th Street near Western in Los Angeles This meeting will dispel rumors, educate the public to the truth of the matter, and build support for Donovan Jackson-Chavis, a victim of police brutality.
Video shows white LAPD officer beating black teenager (tags)
A white Los Angeles police officer was suspended after being shown on a videotape slamming a handcuffed black teenager on to the back of a patrol car and punching him in the face as he was being arrested.