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Black City Councilor targeted
By
Frank Neisser
Boston
Published Nov 24, 2008 5:37 PM
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Chuck Turner
WW photo: Liz Green
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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.
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