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</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=2>Govt. seeking authorization
from Solicitor General to appeal Lynne Stewart's sentence (and that of
her co-defendants)<br>
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November 9, 2006<br>
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Hello All,<br>
<br>
I am writing to update you on that status of Lynne Stewart's case after
her sentencing on October 16th. While we were all relieved that
Lynne did not get 30 years, the Government has announced that it has gone
to the Solicitor General of the United States Justice Department for
authorization to appeal her sentence and that of her co-defendants.
They are not challenging the bail pending appeal but state that they will
only agree to one 30 day adjournment of the filing of the appeal because
they want everyone serving their sentences as soon as possible.
What does all this mean for Lynne? Lynne's attorneys are not
surprised that the government wants to appeal her sentence.
Although sentences are not usually appealed it does happen and case law
in the 2nd Circuit which governs Lynne's case shows that although rare,
when a sentence is appealed and the Circuit sends the case back for
resentencing the result is a far longer sentence. We are hopeful
that Judge Koeltl's meticulous sentencing decision will carry the day but
we have no guarantees and must continue our vigilance in the face of this
latest move by the government. Of course Lynne's attorneys
will be filing the appeal of her conviction within the year. <br>
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Remember to save the date and join us in an "Ode to Joy &
Struggle". December 9th 6:30 to ? The evening will
be held at the beautifully renovated Judson Memorial Church, 55
Washington Square South (near Thompson St.) in the West Village, New York
City. The event is mostly one of joy but of course the struggle
continues. We will also be commemorating Mumia Abu Jamal's 25 years
behind bars and to that end we will hear from: <br>
<br>
Lynne Stewart - her case and current legal status<br>
<br>
Pam Africa <br>
Chair of International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia
Abu-Jamal<br>
<br>
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is currently determining
whether Abu-Jamal will be granted a new trial or sent back to death row,
which is the district attorney's preference. Speaking about this at our
event is Pam Africa, who will be joining us after the annual rally in
Philadelphia, which recognizes the day Mumia Abu Jamal was shot and
framed. <br>
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and<br>
<br>
Robert Meeropol<br>
Executive Director, Rosenberg Fund for Children<br>
<br>
ABOUT ROBERT MEEROPOL<br>
<br>
Robert Meeropol is the founder and Executive Director of the Rosenberg
Fund for Children (RFC). For the last 30 years he has been an activist,
writer and public speaker. He has successfully sued the federal
government and through the RFC, has assisted hundreds of children whose
parents also have been attacked for their social activism. Robert is also
the author of AN EXECUTION IN THE FAMILY (now available in paperback from
St. Martin's Press.) This political memoir chronicles Meeropol's journey
from childhood victim of McCarthy-era repression; to 1960's militant
activist; to politically engaged parent and law student; to founder and
leader of the Rosenberg Fund for Children. ODE TO JOY AND STRUGGLE<br>
<br>
Join Lynne Stewart and the Lynne Stewart Defense Committee in<br>
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THANKING YOU !<br>
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for your support over these last 4+ years <br>
and uniting for the struggle ahead <br>
<br>
Saturday, December 9th , 7pm till ....... <br>
Judson Memorial Church <br>
55 Washington Square South <br>
New York, NY <br>
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Speakers:<br>
<br>
Lynne Stewart<br>
Pam Africa, International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia
Abu-Jamal<br>
Robert Meeropol. Executive Director, Rosenberg Fund for Children<br>
<br>
Music by: <br>
<br>
Selah Eric Spruiell and The Fort Greene Project<br>
Urbano Sanchez, Latin Jazz<br>
Professor Louie and Fast Eddy<br>
Professor Irwin Corey and Randy Credico<br>
and MUCH more<br>
(comedy, Latin jazz, rap)<br>
<br>
Great Food & Drink provided <br>
<br>
Judson Memorial Church resides on the southern edge of Washington Square
Park between Thompson and Sullivan Streets. Accessible by subway from the
8th Street / NYU N and R stop, the West 4th Street A, C, E, F and V stop
or the Christopher Street / Sheridan Square 1, 2, and 9 stop. <br>
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Mobility Handicapped please enter through Thompson Street entrance.
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Lynne Stewart Defense Committee<br>
350 Broadway, Suite 700<br>
New York, NY 10013<br>
212-625-9696<br>
<a href="http://www.lynnestewart.org">www.lynnestewart.org</a><br>
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