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<p>Thanks to everyone who called in today. Hundreds of people flooded
the US attorney’s office with calls. This afternoon the people
subpoenaed for tomorrow’s grand jury hearing received word that their
appearances were being postponed till mid September. </p>
<p>As of now, the solidarity demonstrations in Portland, Oregon and
Seattle, Washington have been postponed until the next appearance
dates. We will update the website when we have more details about dates
and times. </p>
<p>Again thanks to everyone who has been calling, attending or planning
solidarity demos, putting on benefits and donating money. Your
solidarity and support is much appreciated.<br>
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<p>A statement from Leah-Lynn Plante on her refusal to testify before
the grand jury</p>
<p>August 28, 2012</p>
<p>My name is Leah-Lynn Plante, and I am one of the people who has been
subpoenaed to a secret grand jury, meeting in Seattle on August 30.</p>
<p>This will be the second time I have appeared before the grand jury,
and the second time I have refused to testify. The first time was on
August 2. I appeared, as ordered, and I identified myself. Then the US
Attorney asked if I would be willing to answer her questions. I said,
No, and was issued another subpoena, this time for the 30th.</p>
<p>A month later, my answer is still the same. No, I will not answer
their questions. I believe that these hearings are politically
motivated. The government wants to use them to collect information that
it can use in a campaign of repression. I refuse to have any part of it.</p>
<p>It is likely that the government will put me in jail for that
refusal.</p>
<p>I hate the very idea of prison. But I know, if I am sent there, I
will not be alone. I can only speak for myself, but I have every faith
that the others subpoenaed to these hearings will likewise refuse. And
I know that hundreds of people have called the US Attorney demanding
that they end this tribunal. Hundreds of organizations, representing
thousands of people, signed onto a statement expressing solidarity with
those of us under attack and demanding an end to this sort of
repression.</p>
<p>I know that those people will continue to support me, and the others
subpoenaed, and the targets of the investigation. That spirit of
solidarity is exactly what the state fears. It is the source of our
strength, yours and mine. And that strength shows itself in every act
of resistance.</p>
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