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UPDATE: Chris Released!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

As of about 9pm on last Wednesday 8/8 Chris is free(er)! After receiving several large anonymous donations, and a long bus ride, Chris was able to return to Atlanta. This update comes a bit late because we have been extremely … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Chris Beaten by Guards; next hearing August 8th

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

We have gotten word that Chris has been severely beaten by prison guards. Sometime in the past week, Chris was pulled into a room by 2 prison guards who handcuffed his arms behind his back and used their batons, fists, … Continue reading →

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Fundraiser Party for Chris!

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

        After the March Against Police Violence, come dance your heart away! Hunch punch for donations for Chris!

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Report-Back on Atlanta Fundraiser!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

The June 16 fundraiser in Atlanta raised $920 for Chris! Between the Atlanta bail fund and the Chicago Bail Fund, there is a lot of money raised and we are almost there. Shirts for pre-order coming soon. Thanks everyone so … Continue reading →

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UPDATE 06.20.12

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

So today they decided to indict Chris after almost a month of detention. Essentially, that means they have decided that they are going to definitely press charges. After almost a month in jail, Chris still needs a lot of support. … Continue reading →

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Chris Faints in Cell

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

from a close friend of Christopher’s who is staying in Chicago Chris’s indictment hearing today (June 12th) was very brief – there was a reschedule for Friday, June 15th at 1 PM at Belmont & Western, Chicago, Illinois. Please come … Continue reading →

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Chris Has a Wish-List!

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

Send Chris Books Chris is an avid reader and will read anything you send to him. However, there are some books in particular that wants to be sent, if possible. If you have the chance, check out Christopher’s Amazon Wish … Continue reading →

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Asheville Fundraiser!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Free Christopher French Waffle Brunch @ Firestorm Cafe June 10th, 2012 @ 10:00am Our friend and comrade Christopher French is still in jail after being arrested 2 weeks ago at the NATO Summit protests in Chicago. In a demonstration on … Continue reading →

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Bond Hearing

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

So Christopher’s bond hearing went well today! His new bail is $100,000 which means we only have to raise $10,000 to get him out! A fundraiser is being planned in Atlanta for June 8th and there should be t-shirts and … Continue reading →

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Pre-Trial Hearing Today

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Christopher had a second hearing today; however, this was a pre-trial hearing where lawyers & prosecutors make their case for/against the defendant & the judge decides whether there is enough evidence to proceed to a grand jury trial. There was … Continue reading →

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