via Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace
Bond hearing to be held Thursday 10 AM
Alexandria, VA – July 10, 2008
All of Dr. Al-Arian’s supporters who are able to travel to Virginia are requested to attend Dr. Al-Arian’s bond hearing this Thursday, July 10th at 10 AM sharp.
Dr. Al-Arian has been unjustly imprisoned for the past five years; although he was scheduled to be released last April, the government ignored its own plea agreement, unlawfully requiring him to testify before a third grand jury in what was a blatant perjury trap (click here for more background information). Because of his refusal to testify, Dr. Al-Arian was charged with two counts of criminal contempt on June 26th. His trial is set for August 13th. Criminal contempt has no maximum penalty and, if convicted, he could potentially be sentenced to life. Thus, being released on bail before the trial may be Dr. Al-Arian’s last chance to spend time with his family with any degree of normalcy for the rest of his life.
Come to the Bond Hearing!
It is very important that as many supporters come as possible. The address is:
Albert V. Bryan
U.S. Courthouse
401 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314
Courtroom of the Honorable Leonie Brinkema
Click here for Google Maps to find directions.
If interested in coordinating a carpool with other supporters, please email samialarianactioncommittee@gmail.com ASAP.
The hearing is scheduled to start at 10 AM sharp this Thursday, July 10th. Please be on time!
For those of you who can’t make it, you can click here for other ways to help.
As always, you have our heartfelt thanks for all your support.
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