Write-In for Justice
Thursday, June 12th
7:30-9pm
Caffe Paradiso (801 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana) http://freenj4.wordpress.com/
Write-In:
C-U supporters of the New Jersey 4 will be gathering at Caffe Paradiso
on Thursday, June 12th to write letters of support to the four women
unjustly sentenced for defending themselves from a homophobic attack.
Paper, postcards, and art supplies will be provided. All are welcome
to join us! The write-in will directly follow the first meeting of the
Critical Research and Action Caucus (see information below).
Background on the New Jersey 4:
On August 18, 2006, seven young African American women traveled to New
York City from their homes in Newark for a regular night out. When
walking down the street, a man sexually propositioned one of the
women. After refusing to take no for an answer, he assaulted them. The
women tried to defend themselves, and a fight broke out. The women
were charged with Gang Assault in the 2nd degree, a Class C Felony
with a mandatory minimum of 3.5 years. Patreese Johnson was
additionally charged with 1st Degree Assault. Three of the women
accepted plea offers. On June 14th, 2007 Venice Brown (19), Terrain
Dandridge (20), Patreese Johnson (20), and Renata Hill (24) received
sentences ranging from 3 1⁄2 to 11 years in prison.
Champaign County Nursing Home Supporters:
Attend a picket to support the laid off Nursing Home employees at the County Nursing Home.
Thursday, May 22
6:30 PM
Brookens Administrative Center
1776 E. Washington, Urbana
*24 workers are losing their jobs at the Champaign County Nursing Home.
*Nursing Home employees can’t adequately care for residents with the remaining skeletal staffing.
*The County needs to raise revenue for the Nursing Home, not reduce
the quality of care it provides.
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Write-In for Justice
Thursday, June 12th
7:30-9pm
Caffe Paradiso (801 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana)
http://freenj4.wordpress.com/
Write-In:
C-U supporters of the New Jersey 4 will be gathering at Caffe Paradiso
on Thursday, June 12th to write letters of support to the four women
unjustly sentenced for defending themselves from a homophobic attack.
Paper, postcards, and art supplies will be provided. All are welcome
to join us! The write-in will directly follow the first meeting of the
Critical Research and Action Caucus (see information below).
Background on the New Jersey 4:
On August 18, 2006, seven young African American women traveled to New
York City from their homes in Newark for a regular night out. When
walking down the street, a man sexually propositioned one of the
women. After refusing to take no for an answer, he assaulted them. The
women tried to defend themselves, and a fight broke out. The women
were charged with Gang Assault in the 2nd degree, a Class C Felony
with a mandatory minimum of 3.5 years. Patreese Johnson was
additionally charged with 1st Degree Assault. Three of the women
accepted plea offers. On June 14th, 2007 Venice Brown (19), Terrain
Dandridge (20), Patreese Johnson (20), and Renata Hill (24) received
sentences ranging from 3 1⁄2 to 11 years in prison.