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*** Since Guelph ABC posted “In the Face of the Courts”, we have been reflecting on our decision and realized it would have been better to give more consideration before retracting all support for Girr. We wrote this statement to share the story as a learning experience that we can all draw from. The mistakes in the court represented a grey area, and the folks in Guelph ABC don’t all share the same views on how to approach support in this situation. Since we cannot condone the actions taken in court, not all of us feel comfortable giving him money from the GABC G20 fund. However, we do feel that Girr deserves support. Although we will not be collecting the funds for him, his mailing address in jail and fundraising info will be posted on the blog as well as his statement on the events. We will let folks know of any events being organized for him. People can also get in touch with fundraising efforts for Girr here. Following is a slightly edited version of the statement originally posted on our blog to reflect our current position. ***

See Girr’s statement on the court process here.

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Here is a short documentary by Zach Ruiter and Misha Synder, shedding some like on Georges current charges before the court. George is currently in trial for 3 charges, and is expecting a verdict on May 16th, 2012. Check out the video Here.

-Guelph ABC

What have you got yourself into Vanier?

“White supremacy is wrong, it’s violent and dangerous, whether it’s at the hands of a fringe group like the KKK or an accepted institution like the criminal justice system.”

“…This is why we, myself and the people in the other room, don’t have decorum in this system.”

-Mandy Hiscock’s statement to the courts

On Friday (January) the 13th 2012, Mandy Hiscocks was sentenced to 20-24 month for 1 count of Counseling to Commit Mischief and Counseling to Obstruct Police. With 31 days in pretrial custody and harsh bail conditions taken into account, Mandy’s remaining time to serve is 16 months.

With the courthouse filled with supporters, more than could even fit in the courtroom, Mandy delivered an awesome speech chastising the justice system and enlightening the judge as to why exactly, her desires have not been deterred by her sentence.

The Judge took it upon himself to try and engage her on many of the points she brought up, defending the state and capital, and even at one point announcing that he is also apart of the “99%”. Warm cheers and chants from supporters for Mandy’s words brought threats of contempt charges and removing all her supporters from the courtroom.

if you would like to stay up to date on Mandy’s incarceration, check out the support blog set up for her, or check back in with Guelph ABC for relevant updates. Mandy’s Blog: http://boredbutnotbroken.tao.ca/

If you want to write Mandy, you can send your letters, fan mail and Battle Star Galactica fan fiction to:

Amanda Hiscocks

c/o Vanier Centre for Women
665 Martin Street
Milton, Ontario L9T 5E6
Canada

-Guelph Anarchist Black Cross (GAyBC)

Mandy’s Statement to the Courts Below:

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