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Peace Activists to Stand Trial for Cutting Project ELF Poles(english)

Wajid Jenkins, WORT Radio, Madison, Wisconsin | 11.02.2001 07:52

Bonnie Urfer and Michael Sprong go to trial in US District Court on February 20 in Madison, WI. On June 24, 2000, they cut down two antenna poles at the Project ELF site near Clam Lake, WI, causing the transmitter to go off-line for 24 hours. They were apprehended and subsequently charged with destruction of US Navy property. It is a trial of international significance, involving arguments concerning humanitarian laws of war and property destruction. An important ruling about whether the court will supress crucial defense testimony concerning international law and nuclear weapons is expected this Wednesday, February 14.

Wajid Jenkins, WORT Radio, Madison, Wisconsin