On trial in N.H. on October 1

 

I am one of the eight activists who go on trial in Merrimack District Court in New Hampshire on October 1.

We will not have a jury but will have to face a judge who will decide our guilt or innocence.

We are standing by the 'Necessity Defense' that says we have been doing everything possible to stop the genocide in Palestine.

• Written many letters to media and Washington
• Held street protests for years
• Educated others about the issue
• Recognize that US-Israel are as thick as thieves

Thus having no success halting Israeli war crimes we were morally compelled to go to Elbit Systems military production plant (owned by Israel) and successfully blocked the worker entrance early in the morning on March 22, 2024. The blockade was held for about five hours before everyone was arrested.

The state of New Hampshire claims that the blockers must pay restitution to police - a reimbursement for the more than 50 cops they had at the scene.

We will gather at 8:30 am on October 1 for a vigil before the trial begins at 9:00 am just outside the courthouse.

All interested folks are invited to join us at the trial. They are great learning experiences.

Bruce