The North American Earth Liberation Prisoners Support Network recently distributed the following e-mail about the disposition of court cases stemming from the arrest of animal rights activists protesting outside the home of a Marsh Inc. executive earlier this year,
On April 21st, 2002, during World Week for Animals In Labs, 10 people were arrested for alleged property destruction at the home of a Marsh Inc. executive in New York City, [USA]. They were charged with 1 count of criminal mischief in the 2nd degree – a Class D felony charges (in the U.S. are ranked as violations (the least serious), misdemeanours, and felonies (the most serious)) The case was closed today.
One individual was not an activist and was improperly identified while walking down the street past the activists and was arrested.
Peter Owens, Jessica Stewart and Broderick Gumpwright had their charges dismissed early in the case.
Melinda DeAugustines plead to Criminal Trespass (a misdemeanour)and sentenced to time served and one year of probation. If she cooperates with her probation, the charge will be dropped to a violation and sealed after that year.
Amiee Grenier plead guilty to a Class E felony (Class A is the highest, E the lowest) and was sentenced to 5 years of probation.
Benjamin Persky plead guilty to a Class D felony – Criminal Mischief in the 2nd degree. He will be sentenced December 23rd, at 100 Centre Street, Part 71, 11th floor. Time is unknown, though likely 2:15pm.
Joshua Schwartz and Jennica Tait plead guilty to a Class D felony – Criminal Mischief in the 2nd degree. They have court dates January 6th and February 10th respectively – I am unsure as to whether this will be sentencing or a pre-sentencing conference.
Jennifer Greenberg went to trial and was found guilty of a Class D felony, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd degree. She too has court January 6th.
Josh, Jennica, and Jen’s court dates will be held at 111 Centre Street, part 53, 5th floor, New York City. Court begins at 9:30 a.m. If they receive a different, specific scheduled time down the line, it will be posted.
Thanks so much to everyone who attended court for the defendants this week. They have personally expressed their sincerest appreciation.
Jennifer, Benjamin and Josh are currently in custody. Please write them letters…Josh is doing better than Jen – she’s only 17 and is rather upset.
Jennifer Greenberg, 3100201610
Rose M. Singer Center
1919 Hazen St.
East Elmherst, NY 11370
USAJoshua Schwartz 3100201611
BBKC
125 White St.
New York, NY 10013
USABenjamin Persky 1410212600
GRVC
0909 Hazen St.
East Elmherst, NY 11370
USA
Source:
Urgent ELP! Bulletin. E-mail communication, North American Earth Liberation Prisoners Support Network, December 14, 2002.