FREE CARWIL!
Update: Charges not filed, everyone to be released
Charges were not filed today against all 8. They will be released tonight. The DA is reserving the right to file charges in the future. More info soon….
Carwil James and 7 other people were arbitrarily arrested on Friday following a rally, concert, and march at UC Berkeley. They were there in solidarity with those arrested that morning during a violent police crack-down inside of Wheeler Hall. Everyone there was supporting affordable and accessible higher education.
Carwil is currently in jail and has an arraignment hearing on Tuesday. It is uncertain what he will actually be charged with but the current charges are very serious and may lead to a long and expensive trial.
What you can do to help get Carwil out of jail and keep him out:
1) Attend his arraignment hearing this Tuesday at 2:00PM in Oakland.
Show support by coming to Carwil’s arraignment hearing this Tuesday December 15th at 2:00PM. It will be at Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse, Dept. 112, the addres is 661 Washington Street, Oakland. Carwil is a lover of peace, so if you attend please come in that fashion.
2) Donate to his legal fees: his bail is currently $135,000 and we need to raise $25,000 for legal expenses.
Carwil is currently facing significant charges and his legal fees are likely to be daunting. UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert Birgeneau has publicly stated that he intends to pursue prosecution of all those arrested, and an expensive legal battle may be ensuing. Even if you can only chip in a little, please donate to help cover the legal costs.
3) Lend to Carwil’s bail money fund
It is not known how much his bail will be after his arraignment, but it could be substantially more than we currently have. If you are able lend money to Carwil’s bail fund, money that will be returned after his trial starts, please contact David Taylor at 510-435-8920 or david@riseup.net
4) Sign up for updates
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Thanks,
- Friends of Carwil
