This letter is on behalf of 18 engaged community members facing a combined 35 years in state prison for seven felony charges, plus at least 32 misdemeanor charges which each threaten a maximum penalty of 90 days, six months or 364 days in jail.
What did we do? We challenged powerful business interests and political insiders on the deadly polluting port they’ve been trying to foist on the entire valley.
Nov. 26 was the first court appearance for those with the most serious charges related to the July 9 protest against the inland port. On that day in July, activists showed up for an uplifting rally complete with wetland bird costumes, singing and dancing.