HOUSTON DISMISSES CHARGES STEMMING FROM
OCCUPY HOUSTON DOWNTOWN PARK ARRESTS
MAYOR PARKER ISSUES VOLUNTEER AWARD TO
OCCUPY HOUSTON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Today the City of Houston
dismissed the majority of charges against peaceful Occupy Houston protestors
stemming from their arrests at downtown Tranquility Park on November 8,
2011. At the same time the Mayor issued an award to Occupy Houston for Outstanding
Volunteer Service recognizing their service exemplifying good citizenship and
improving the quality of life.
"I am so happy that these
charges are no longer hanging over my head and that Mayor Parker
sent an award to the participants of Occupy Houston for
their volunteer service," said
military veteran Shaun Crump, who appeared in court with his 2-year old son,
who had his "erecting a tent" charge dismissed by the City of
Houston.
"Mayor
Parker expressly stated on Twitter and elsewhere that the Occupy Houston
protestors could stay in Tranquility Park," said
civil rights lawyer Randall Kallinen and lawyer for Shaun Crump, “So
naturally she would uphold her word and dismiss the charges."
“Thank you to the
National Lawyers Guild members nationwide for constantly sharing research,
pleadings, and ideas as well as imparting the strength of a firm commitment to
preserving the Constitutional rights of all citizens. Thank you in particular
to local Guild lawyers who give their time pro bono to the defend the brave
souls in our local community who are willing to risk their freedom to ensure
the freedom of all Houstonians. The lawyers on the tent case include Paul
Kennedy, Gary Roth, Michael Driver, Sunshine Swallers, Randall Kallinen, Matt
Sharp and myself. Paul Kennedy led the defense team with his calm sure-footed
wisdom.” said Daphne Pattison Silverman
of the Houston Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild.
Occupy Houston protesters and
their lawyers will hold a press conference Friday, June 22, 2012, at 12:30 PM
by the reflecting pool in front of City Hall.
Date: Friday, June 22, 2012,
12:15 PM
PLACE: City Hall, reflecting
pool, 900 Bagby
Contact: Daphne
Silverman: 832/443-1433
Randall Kallinen:
713/320-3785
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