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Today's Breaking News From Washington Demos	Current rating: 0
by DC-IMC reposted Email: biotech1901 (nospam) yahoo.com (verified)	28 Sep 2002
This news was posted throughout the day on the home page of the D.C. Independent Media Center. Check out dc.indymedia.org for further updates on these protests.
Breaking News 9/27/02 8:35pm from a fabulous researcher from North Carolina...MPD is stating that there are 649 confirmed arrests today. Those people participating in jail solidarity have been moved to the police academy (not the Rhode Island Ave jail--which doesn't exist). The police academy according to a search is the facility at Blue Plains--which implies no move at all. 7:16pm at Blue Plains: Unconfirmed report that the people doing jail solidarity (inside the jail) have been taken to the Rhode Island Ave. jail. [After doing research, we have been unable to find a Rhode Island Ave. jail. If someone knows where this is, call us at 202.986.4222] 6:54pm at Blue Plains: A female cyclist, who wasn't associated with the Critical Mass, was arrested with the group at Pershing Park. Special report from an IMC reporter who was just released from Blue Plains 6:44pm: Once arrested, people were photographed by: US Marshalls, Secret Service, DC Undercover Officer "Nick Farrey," and MPD. 6:40pm: Reporters arrested today by MPD: photographer for US News and World Report; freelancer for Time Magazine; photographer for Magnum; 2 DC IMC reporters with MPD Press Credentials; 4 IMC reporters from out of town. 6:29pm: @ Blue Plains: People are being released about 1-2 people at a time. It is presumed that most everyone will get out either tonight or early tomorrow morning. It is unknown about those practicing jail solidarity. 6:20pm: @ Judiciary Square: No one has been release. Some people have been taken inside for their processing. Most people are still on the busses and the police are re-handcuffing everyone on the busses. IMC journalists were allowed to talk to people, but then they had to stay on the sidewalks. No one has been released yet. 5:23pm: @ Judiciary Square: being offered release w/ a citation if they provide ID and come back to court later. Those that don't want to go to court later can pay $100. A shower was briefly set up and activists also got granola bars and water. One of the busses disappeared soon after. People are finally getting off the two remaining busses and being processed. 4:55 Chief Ramsey giving press conference right now @300 Indiana Ave, Metro Police HQ 4:55 People arrested at Pershing Park still on bus are being offered 100$ to post and forfeit where they give rights to fight the charges, and admitting guilt. Some people considering it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jail Solidarity: At this time, it is our understanding that all persons arrested are being processed at the Institute for Police Studies, the MPD Training Academy, 4665 Blue Plains Drive, SW (off Pennsylvania Avenue). This is also known as the "Blue Plains Facility." Directions Starhawk asking for energy from around the globe. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4:32pm: 5th between E and F/Judiciary Square: The three busses are composed of activists from the pagan cluster and groups arrested in Freedom Plaza. Until 4:30pm, they did not have access to water. Legal observers arrived on the scene and demanded that those inside the busses get water bottles. Additionally, the windows of the busses were closed during much of the day. 3:49pm: There are three busses of activists on 5th St. between E and F NW. They are requesting support and media. 3:18pm: 8 or 9 people let out of Blue Plains they posted and forfeited. People are already outside doing jail solidarity. According to Shawn, an observer, cops came out with batons and threatened people across the street--many of whom had already been released from jail. There are legal observers and IMC reporters on the scene. The police are telling them if they don't give their names, they won't be able to give them them later. The arrestees are being separated into three groups: those that want to post and forfeit (they are sitting in a gym with a police presence), people who are asking for a citation, and those doing jail solidarity. 50-60% are doing jail solidarity, roughly equal to 100 people. There are about 6-8 busses outside Blue Plains that haven't been processed and there are about 44 people per bus. They've been sitting on the busses for a while (many since 11am) without access to restrooms. There are a bunch of people that want to post and forfeit but can't afford it. Legal is asking people to show up @ Blue Plains and donate money for these people (it will be refunded later). 3:12pm: Legal Alert/Arrest Information from the Partnership for Civil Justice. Those arrested have three choices: 1) Post $75 and Forfeit the Right to a Trial, 2) Citation Release, 3) Continued detention until arraignment. The implications of these choices are discussed in depth here as well as directions to the Blue Plains facility where most of the protesters are being held. 3:00pm --Re: Detainees from this mornings demonstrations Re: People arrested at Freedom Plaza and on K Street. Source: David from ACC. There are eleven buses with 28 40 people each. Parked outside of Blue Plains station (4665 Blue Plains Drive Southeast. Phone: 202-645-0055. Some have been sitting in Bus since 8 am. People gathering by the buses to show solidarity. Our legal collective, Justice and Solidarity Collective . ACC (Anti Capitalist Convergence 202-306-2318) Call there for questions. 1459 Columbia Road NW. Corner of 14th and Columbia Calvary Church in the church. Some are cuffed on the buses. 12:48pm: Legal stats from legal team: 349 people were arrested on their way to Pershing Park and charged with failure to obey a lawful police order. 21 people were arrested at 14th and Independence. 40 people were arrested at 19th and H. 11:55am: About an hour ago a protester wearing "queer" gear was on a bus with other detainees. Police got on the bus, dragged him off the bus and into a police vehicle, after beating him up. Cries were heard from the vehicle. As yet there are no charges that any press has been informed of for any of the arrestees. One lieutenant said they would be out by the end of the day. 11:50am: 15th and E busses 7 and 8 just left. 35 to 40 people per bus, that makes over 300 arrests. They are still arresting and taking people. Things appear to be winding down. Some cops are leaving. 11:40am: Brandon from Chapel Hill IMC, arrested at 15th and Pennsylvania, reports from the police-commandeered metrobus that all the arrestees on his bus are unharmed and having a "good time". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earlier (9:56-11:30am) breaking news including Freedom Plaza and Pershing Square arrests. Earlier (8:30am-9:45am) breaking news including many, many arrests. Earlier (7am-8:30am) breaking news from K and Vermont Snake March. Meanwhile at the World Bank @ around 7am...more police presence. Meanwhile in the corporate media...The Washington Post has it's own dispatch system running. And activists from across the country are weighing in on the corporate media coverage.

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by Maria Vacarella mmmmmmmmaria (nospam) hotmail.com (verified)	Current rating: 0 28 Sep 2002
I was arrested on Friday at Freedom Plaza. Could you tell me the addresses for the Police Academy, the Marshalls, and the Supreme Court Building B (with juvenile cells in the basement). I'm still interested in voicing my opinion with the injustice.