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<h1><a moz-do-not-send="true"
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Conference & Rally (Wed-11/26)</a></h1>
Stand With Chuck
<p>Press Conference and Rally in Roxbury</p>
<p><a moz-do-not-send="true"
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Flyer for Wednesday Press Conference and Rally (click here) </a></p>
<p>Wednesday, November 26</p>
<p>Chuck Turner District Office</p>
<p>51 Roxbury Street</p>
<p>Roxbury, MA 02119</p>
<p>Come stand with Councilor Turner for a statement by Chuck and to
demonstrate the support of the community.<br>
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href="http://supportchuckturner.com/2008/councilor-turner-press-release-112408/">Councilor
Turner Press Release 11/24/08</a></h1>
<small>November 24th, 2008 | Category: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
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<p>For Immediate Release - November 24, 2008</p>
<p>City Hall Office: (617) 635 3510<br>
District Office: (617) 427-8100</p>
<p>Councilor Turner’s Press Statement</p>
<p>After 45 years of what I believe has been a career of integrity and
service to my people, I find myself in a difficult situation.
Ironically, the fact of my arrest and the possibility of spending
twenty-five years in jail (if I live that long) while troubling, is not
my paramount concern.</p>
<p>Those who know me understand that beyond providing care and support
for those I love, I only have one objective in life—the liberation of
my people. If at the end of my 45 year attempt to be of service to my
Creator by standing up, speaking out, and taking action on behalf of my
racial and human family, I am convicted for a crime I did no commit, I
can accept that as the will of my Creator.</p>
<p>My main concern is that I am not being tried by a jury of my peers,
I am being tried by the Globe, the Herald, Fox News, Channel 7, Channel
5, etc., etc. etc. News outlets that would not cover my work as a City
Councilor are now knocking at my door almost every hour demanding that
I speak to them as if I have some responsibility to serve their bosses.</p>
<p>In addition, Council President Feeney, on Friday at 12, three hours
before my arraignment felt it appropriate to strip me of my committee
chairpersonships and committee seats. She then decided that it was
appropriate to have the City Council put me on trial at a special City
Council meeting called for 3 p.m. today.</p>
<p>Obviously, the press is working to publicly destroy my reputation
before I even have an opportunity to have a day in court. Since I am
being tried by the media and my fellow Councilors, I have made the
decision to publicly defend myself. That is I will act as my own
lawyer in this media trial in which I find myself. Some argue that I
should keep quiet for fear that I may make some statement that can be
used against me. So be it! I will not sit back silently and allow my
reputation be ripped to shreds.</p>
<p>While there are more issues that I will raise in future press
conference to help the public appreciate my innocence, I would urge all
assembled to join me in the Council Chambers at 3 p.m. as I participate
in the Council’s deliberations on whether to expel me from the Counsel
and deprive my constituents of my representation.</p>
<p>I also urge you to join me at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26 in
front of my district office, 51 Roxbury Street where I will continue to
present my defense.</p>
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Back from Press Conference and Rally 11/24/08</a></h1>
<small>November 24th, 2008 | Category: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
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<p>November 24, 2008</p>
<p>A sea of over 500 supporters stood with Chuck Turner at his first
press conference since his arrest on Friday. Turner maintained his
innocence to the charges brought by US Attorney Sullivan, and denounced
the media bonanza attempting to try and convict him before his day in
court. Turner vowed to continue to fight for the liberation of his
community, and rededicated his pledge to work against poverty, cruelty
and oppression.</p>
<p>In an attempt to preempt Turner’s gathering, Council President
Feeney made a public statement at 1pm, recanting her original intention
to take negative action against Chuck by the Council. This morning,
City Hall offices were bombarded by calls that successfully pressured
Feeney to indefinitely cancel a Council meeting to remove him from his
seat.</p>
<p>The strong show from a diverse crowd of supporters was a testament
to Turner’s 45 years of dedicated service to his community. While
Turner has been advised to avoid discussing details of his defense, his
many supporters have begun raising critical questions surrounding the
motivations and sting tactics of the FBI and Federal Prosecutors.
Turner and his supporters will continue to demand a fair trial, and
resist the character assasination that is being attempted in the media.</p>
<p>Thank you to the hundreds of people who participated in todays
event, and to the thousands across this City who are talking to friends
and colleagues about the critical work of Turner, and of the broad
based progressive movement that he has helped ot build.</p>
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