Wednesday, September 4, 9:30am Rally for Barrett Brown #FreeBB
Court Will Decide Whether American Journalist Is Silenced
"In the United States, we have increasingly seen attacks on the free press. Now, in the case of Barrett Brown, an American journalist who has been jailed for the last year stands to lose his free speech".
As if indicting him three times on a century worth of charges related to his work was not enough, the government has engaged in draconian, vindictive and frivolous measures, including the intimidation of family members with legal threats, a motion to seize funds intended for private legal representation, and a subpoena served for a research/news-gathering website.
Last month the prosecution requested for the court to restrict Brown and his attorneys’ use of the media, and instruct them not to make statements to the press. Tomorrow, on September 4th in Dallas, the Honorable Court of District Judge Sam A. Lindsay will hold a hearing on this matter."
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Facebook Event:
"The prosecution asked for a gag on Brown and his attorneys from making statements to media. The court decided that a hearing is necessary. On Sept. 4th there will be oral arguments and a ruling made on this issue. Come out and show your support."
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