As many of you are aware, my son Julian was arrested at a protest in St. Paul, MN on Labor day.
If you didn't catch my previous diaries about the police state tactics being used at the Republican National Convention, you can see my diaries Raids in Minneapolis, A Quick Word On My Son, Dear Keith Olbermann, a repost of that diary with info on RNC Arrestees and Update from my son, and yesterday's entry, RNC protestors property held - many stranded.
The ambulance chasers have already heard the clarion call. The siren's song. The gravy train whistle of the SOO leaving the yard.
Yesterday, my son received a letter in the mail here at his home address south of Nashville, TN.
It includes the header "ADVERTISEMENT" from a law firm in Minneapolis, MN.
Keep in mind, my son was arrested on September 1 shortly after our phone call was cut off at 3:38 pm.
Note the date on this letter. All bolding was in the original mailing.
September 2, 2008
Julian -----
---- ------ --
------, TN -----
Dear Julian -----,
I am writing at what I understand is a difficult time to offer my professional legal assistance.
Our records indicate you were recently arrested. If you have not yet found an attorney, I can offer you:
* 26 years as an excellent trial lawyer
* Prior experience working for the Hennepin County Prosecutor and the
Minneapolis City Prosecutor, learning how the other side works
* A superior track record representing clients charged with:
* DWI
* Controlled substance
* White collar crime
* Assault
* Murder
* Property and other crimes
My representation as a hard-working defense attorney has served my clients well. I will always give you straight talk and honest answers. If you don't need a lawyer, I will tell you. If you do need representation, I will give you a clear assessment of your case.
My firm offers a free intial consultation to discuss your current situation and flexible payment plans, because I understand that finding the funds for legal representation can be difficult. Call (xxx)xxx-xxxx or (xxx)xxx-xxxx to discuss your case, or submit your contact infomration on our website at www.firmname.com.
You DESERVE professional represenation, working diligently, IN YOUR DEFENSE.
Sincerely,
Lawyer's name here
So what does this mean?
The lawyers are geared up and ready to go. The trough the early birds wish to feed from is going to be deep and everyone is going to be fighting to get at the head of the line.
There is currently a meeting taking place at the Convergence Center to discuss police misconduct, brutality, and legal options for those who were arrested and Julian is at that meeting so, hopefully, I will hear something from him when it has concluded.
FreePress delivered 50,000 letters yesterday to St. Paul City Hall, demanding that charges against journalists arrested during the convention be dropped.
Here's some raw video of the police calmly and professionally subduing the overly exuberant, latte drinking, arugula eating elistists.
Good news for the taxpayers of Minnesota, however.
According to AP reporter Ryan J. Foley (ack! I know but you can read it on Common Dreams), in an unprecedented deal, St. Paul
required the Republican Party's host committee to buy insurance covering up to $10 million in damages and unlimited legal costs for law enforcement officials accused of brutality, violating civil rights and other misconduct.
Now THAT'S foresight!
Or was it planning?
Have at it lawyers! This has been your lucky week!