Thursday, 5 December 2013
RIP Nelson Mandela
"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph
over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who
conquers that fear." ~ Nelson Mandela. Rest in peace, Madiba.
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
PACK THE COURT
JUSTICE FOR THE
DALLAS 5
PACK THE COURTROOM
December 9, 2013
9:00 am
Luzerne County Courthouse
200 N. River St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Judge Lisa Gelb
In
April 2010, at SCI Dallas (PA), after a series of abuses at the hands of
corrections officials, 6 prisoners housed in the solitary confinement unit
decided they had enough and decided to stage a protest in response to the
inhumane conditions and mistreatment of prisoners. Each prisoner involved in
the protest is now collectively referred to as the Dallas 5. They
are Andre Jacobs, Carrington Keys, Anthony Locke, Duane Peters and Derrick
Stanley. They peacefully covered their cell windows and barricaded their doors
to protect themselves from harm after guards began beating prisoners one by
one. They asked for an outside official to come into the prison and mediate
between the inmates and guards, who were abusing prisoners. Instead of receiving this mediation by an
outside official, guards attacked the Dallas 5 with pepper spray, Tasers, and
their fists.
For peacefully
demonstrating for an end to human rights abuses, these men suffered retaliation
and criminal charges of riot. Contrary
to the charges, these men did not incite riot. They did not cause or create riot!
They had no ability to do so within a single cell solitary confinement
unit! These same men contributed to the
Human Rights Coalition report which detailed ongoing abuses and human rights violations
within the dungeons of this state and especially at SCI Dallas. These charges are
inappropriate; non-violent protests are always handled through internal
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections disciplinary actions not criminal court.
As
revealed in the Human Rights Coalition report and before the House of
Representatives, there has long been a policy within the prison walls of Dallas
and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) to operate a corrupt
administration under an iron wall of silence. Under this code of silence, SCI Dallas, PA
DOC, District Attorney’s Office, Attorney General’s Office as well as the
Pennsylvania State Police operates in participation and conjunction with one
another to cover up crimes and misconduct by overlooking video footage of
officers, the real criminals, committing human rights violations. The guards should be on trial and not the
Dallas 5.
Thursday, 10 October 2013
Judge Lisa Gelb Courtroom
Luzerne County Courthouse
200 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
OTHERWISE:
PLEASE CALL/FAX OR BOTH BEFORE 2:30 AND LET THEM KNOW THAT THESE CHARGES SHOULD BE DISMISSED!!!!!!:
Luzerne County District Attorney Stephanie Salavantis
PH: 570-825-1674 FX: 570-825-1572
The Dallas 5 are Andre Jacobs, Carrington Keys, Duane Peters, Anthony Locke and Derrick Stanley.
WE NEED YOU TO CALL NOW to let Luzerne County officials know that the public will not stand by and let these men be railroaded.
Please tell them you are calling to demand charges be dismissed against Dallas 5 immediately.
Here are some key reasons you should mention in the call or fax.
• DOC/DA have wasted thousands of taxpayer dollars in housing, transportation and court costs bringing them back and forth across the state for a personal vendetta
• Pre-trial has been delayed at least 6 times due to prosecution errors.
• It has take over 3 1/2 years to prosecute a 3rd class felony
• The men have endured well documented human rights abuses at SCI Dallas
• The only people injured during the incident were the prisoners
• They were only in violation of DOC policy and should have been handled internally
• It is evident that if they had a case it would have been adjudicated long ago and they need to let it go!
Sign the petition to dismiss charges: http://www.change.org/petitions/petition-to-dismiss-all-charges-against-dallas-5
For questions or more information please email sd4hrc@gmail.com
Thursday, 19 September 2013
UPDATE
TRIAL POSTPONED AGAIN!
As of Pre-trial September 19, 2013, the riot trial has been postponed yet again! The new date is December 9, 2013. By that time, this whole farce should be shut down! Updates on Campaign to shut this down to follow! For more information or questions, please email sd4hrc@gmail.com or phone 412.403.6101.
Shandre Delaney
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
DALLAS 6 UPDATE
PLEASE PACK THE COURTROOM
***JUSTICE*JUSTICE*JUSTICE***
September
30, 2013
9:00
am
Luzerne County Courthouse
200 N. River St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Presiding
Judge
Judge Lisa Gelb
Prosecuting Attorney
Assistant DA, James McMonagle
In April 2010, at
SCI Dallas (PA), after a series of abuses at the hands of corrections
officials, 6 prisoners housed in the solitary confinement unit decided they had
enough and decided to stage a protest in response to the inhumane conditions
and mistreatment of prisoners. Each prisoner involved in the protest is now
collectively referred to as the Dallas 6. After enduring abuses, official misconduct
and outright administrative corruption, 6 prisoners at SCI Dallas decided it
was time to do something about the inhumane conditions, immediately, before
another prisoner died or is brutally harmed.
As revealed in a Human Rights Coalition report and before the House of Representatives, there has long been a policy within the prison walls of Dallas and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) to operate a corrupt administration under an iron wall of silence. Under this iron wall or code of silence, SCI Dallas, PA DOC, District Attorney’s Office, Attorney General’s Office as well as the Pennsylvania State Police operates in participation and conjunction with one another to cover up crimes and misconduct by state offices by overlooking video footage of officers caught on video tape committing human rights violations.
As revealed in a Human Rights Coalition report and before the House of Representatives, there has long been a policy within the prison walls of Dallas and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) to operate a corrupt administration under an iron wall of silence. Under this iron wall or code of silence, SCI Dallas, PA DOC, District Attorney’s Office, Attorney General’s Office as well as the Pennsylvania State Police operates in participation and conjunction with one another to cover up crimes and misconduct by state offices by overlooking video footage of officers caught on video tape committing human rights violations.
These
men who peacefully covered their cell doors and barricaded doors are being
charged with riot. They were protecting
themselves from harm. They committed no violent acts, yet violence
was inflicted upon them by the guards in riot gear. They were pepper sprayed, beaten and
tased. These men are in solitary
confinement, which means they are in a single cell 24/7 with no contact. They did not cause or create riot! They had no ability to do so! They are being charged with riot because they
have lawsuits against the prison and guards.
Some of them are pro se lawyers who have gone against the DOC as their
own attorney. This is frowned upon and
retaliated against on a massive level. These
same men contributed to the Human Rights Coalition report which detailed ongoing
abuses and human rights violations within the dungeons of this state and
especially at SCI Dallas. These men do
not want sympathy; they want to do their time without being subjected to racism
and violence by staff. These false charges should be dropped. Taxpayer’s money is being wasted on a
personal vendetta. If you want to
witness what is really going on with
in the bowels of our “justice and prison” system, come to the court hearing.
************************************************************************************
HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED MORE INFORMATION
For
Information/updates on Dallas 6 visit the following sites:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FreeDallas6
Contact Person: Shandre Delaney - 412.403.6101 or email sd4hrc@gmail.com
Sunday, 28 July 2013
ACTION ALERT * ACTION ALERT * ACTION ALERT * ACTION ALERT
ACTION ALERT * ACTION ALERT * ACTION ALERT * ACTION ALERT
Contact number:
PA DOC Secretary John Wetzel, 1920 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050; Phone number: 717-728-4109; Fax: 717-728-4178
Friends and Activists, Tomorrow July, 29, 2013 there is a court hearing for Dallas 6 (for more information see) http://scidallas6.blogspot.com/. The Pennsylvania Department of Corruption is up to their normal routine. I received a letter this weekend from Duane Peters that he was moved from SCI Dallas to Luzerne County Prison for trial. Upon sheriff coming to get him he advised them that he had boxes of legal material that was needed for the trial. SCI Dallas would not give him the boxes and denied that he needed the boxes for court. As usual, what they will probably do is destroy evidence that this man has been compiling over the years.
Please call or fax Secretary Wetzel’s office and demand that Duane Peters be given his legal material in order to defend himself in court. They need to know that we are on to them and there action will be made public. Let them know that it looks bad on their part for withholding evidence that might be incriminating. I’m going to be in court so I won’t be able to call. Whoever is able to, please make that call or fax for me. I really appreciate your efforts!
Luzerne County Courthouse - Courtroom #1
200 N River St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Monday, July 29, 2013 (may last 1-2 weeks)
9:00 AM
Contact number:
PA DOC Secretary John Wetzel, 1920 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050; Phone number: 717-728-4109; Fax: 717-728-4178
Friends and Activists, Tomorrow July, 29, 2013 there is a court hearing for Dallas 6 (for more information see) http://scidallas6.blogspot.com/. The Pennsylvania Department of Corruption is up to their normal routine. I received a letter this weekend from Duane Peters that he was moved from SCI Dallas to Luzerne County Prison for trial. Upon sheriff coming to get him he advised them that he had boxes of legal material that was needed for the trial. SCI Dallas would not give him the boxes and denied that he needed the boxes for court. As usual, what they will probably do is destroy evidence that this man has been compiling over the years.
Please call or fax Secretary Wetzel’s office and demand that Duane Peters be given his legal material in order to defend himself in court. They need to know that we are on to them and there action will be made public. Let them know that it looks bad on their part for withholding evidence that might be incriminating. I’m going to be in court so I won’t be able to call. Whoever is able to, please make that call or fax for me. I really appreciate your efforts!
Luzerne County Courthouse - Courtroom #1
200 N River St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Monday, July 29, 2013 (may last 1-2 weeks)
9:00 AM
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