Trial continues of 5 Shannon peace activists
Support | 14.07.2006 20:09 | Anti-militarism
The trial of 5 'catholic anarchists' from the Catholic Worker movement continued today in Dublin.
The five, including Karen Fallon from Scotland, are accused of causing US$2.5 million worth of damage to a U.S war plane in Shannon airport on February 3rd 2003. They face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Yesterday comedian Mark Thomas accompanied the morning procession to the four courts where there has been an ongoing presence of international friends and supporters.
The five, including Karen Fallon from Scotland, are accused of causing US$2.5 million worth of damage to a U.S war plane in Shannon airport on February 3rd 2003. They face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Yesterday comedian Mark Thomas accompanied the morning procession to the four courts where there has been an ongoing presence of international friends and supporters.
The Catholic Worker 5 with Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Kathy Kelly from Voices in the Wilderness took to the stand today but the jury was dismissed for her testimony.
The trial continues on Monday with an international law expert to be heard and legal arguments to follow.
Follow the trial at
http://www.indymedia.ie and http://www.peaceontrial.com
The trial continues on Monday with an international law expert to be heard and legal arguments to follow.
Follow the trial at
http://www.indymedia.ie and http://www.peaceontrial.com
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