'Justice for Jalil'
JULY 18-26
The Albany Chapter of the Jericho Movement is organizing a
march from Auburn to Albany, N.Y., to demand the release of New
Afrikan prisoner of war Jalil Muntaqim (Anthony Bottom) of the
New York 3, and to bring attention to Gov. George Pataki's
parole policies.
According to the Jericho Movement, "Jalil Muntaqim is a
former Black Panther and Black Liberation Army member,
wrongfully convicted--along with co-defendants Albert (Nuh)
Washington and Herman Bell--for the killing of two New York
City police officers in 1971. Since his imprisonment, Jalil has
been active in amnesty campaigns for political prisoners and
prisoners of war in the international arena, and in organizing
prisoner campaigns within New York State facilities."
The Jericho Movement encourages activists to join the walk
for a day, the entire journey (171 miles), or just a few hours
in Albany at the conclusion, which is taking place just a few
days before Jalil's appearance before the Parole Board on July
30. For further information, contact the Albany Jericho
Committee at jericho@sunstillrising.com,
(518) 436-0929, or www.thejerichomovement.com.
The Mid-Hudson National People's Campaign is organizing
carpools to bring people to Albany for the march and rally on
the last day, July 26. Contact jacdon@earthlink.net or (845)
255-5779 for information.
--Reprinted from the Mid-Hudson Activist
Newsletter/Action Calendar
Reprinted from the July 18, 2002, issue of
Workers World newspaper
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