Black City Councilor targeted

Chuck Turner WW photo: Liz Green

The Boston City Council is attempting to remove progressive City Councilor Chuck Turner—an African American—from his Council duties. Seven armed FBI agents went to Turner’s home in the early morning of Nov. 21 to arrest him while he was at his office. Turner was arraigned in court later that day and charged with “attempted extortion” and “making false statements to the executive branch.” He was released on a long list of conditions and a $50,000 unsecured bond.

A press conference and open City Council meeting on Turner will take place Nov. 24. This is a political attack on the right of the oppressed community to political participation, representation and leadership nationwide. The International Action Center, United Steel Workers Local 8751 School Bus Drivers Union, Steelworkers Local 8751 and other activists are mobilizing local and national support for Turner, who has consistently stood up for the rights of all oppressed and working people in the Roxbury community and elsewhere. For more information and updates go to SupportChuckTurner.com.