Political Convictions?

great news but this is the second time she's been released...let's see what happens

 

FBI tailed Portland anarchists headed to May Day riot

As the investigation into the May Day riot continues, recently unsealed court documents show the FBI’s interest in several suspects predated the political vandalism that swept downtown Seattle.

Asking for permission to search electronics seized at several Portland “squats,” an FBI special agent outlined the allegations against six Portland anarchists suspected of traveling to Seattle for the May 1 demonstration.

Investigators contend the Portland residents were among the 50 or so black-clad protesters who smashed windows, clashed with police and attacked members of the media around downtown Seattle during the demonstration. An FBI surveillance team apparently followed the group north from Portland; investigators claim to have recovered text messages tying them to the violence.

According to the special agent’s statement, which was filed in U.S. District Court at Seattle and unsealed Thursday, five of the six protestors are suspected of damaging the William Kenzo Nakamura Courthouse during the May Day demonstrations. They were joined in the vandalism by seven other anarchists and several unaffiliated demonstrators.

Writing the court, the FBI agent suggested the protesters came to Seattle to destroy property.

“Although many anarchists are law-abiding, there is a history in the Pacific Northwest of some anarchists participating in property destruction and other criminal activity in support of their political philosophy,” said the agent, who is assigned to the FBI Seattle office’s terrorism task force.

The agent went on to name six Oregon residents suspected in the vandalism. All are anarchists known to Portland-area law enforcement; the FBI agent contends text messages and surveillance show they traveled to Seattle for the protest, and, in one case, described the day as “awesome.”

None of the suspects identified in the recently unsealed search warrant have been charged publicly in the May Day vandalism. Seattlepi.com does not generally name suspects prior to charges being filed.

Well-publicized inquiries are currently before grand juries in Seattle and Portland, but no indictments against these suspects have been made public as yet.

Writing the court, the FBI agent contended Portland police have recovered clothing seen during the protests during the search of a residence associated with several of the suspects.

An FBI surveillance team followed five of the suspects north from Portland when they drove to Olympia the day before the May 1 riots, the FBI agent told the court. The surveillance team broke off after the group arrived in Olympia but text messages recovered by the FBI and rental car receipts indicate they arrived in Seattle the morning of May 1.

Requesting a warrant to examine 25 devices seized by investigators, the special agent asserted several vandals are suspected of destroying government property, crossing state lines to riot and conspiring to commit the same crimes.

Aware that some anarchists were preparing for “direct actions,” police and federal officers prepared for vandalism around downtown Seattle, the agent told the court. In the riot that followed, a group of about 50 protesters dressed in black damaged banks, retail outlets and the Nakamura Courthouse, while also attacking police and members of the media.

Investigators contend 12 people dressed in black – what investigators describe as “black bloc” uniform – vandalized the courthouse, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. According to the FBI report, a vandal threw an incendiary device similar to a road flare at the courthouse.

Describing the vandals as “clearly coordinated,” the agent told the court a wave of black-clad rioters would attack the building, then retreat to make way for another wave. While they were doing so, two other protesters unaffiliated with the anarchist group joined the destruction.

Having identified the Oregon suspects, investigators in Portland searched a Mississippi Avenue “squat” where several were believed to be living. The search was conducted as part of an investigation into vandalism of a Portland Key Bank in which one of the men is accused.

Text messages recovered in that search purportedly show the group planned to participate in a riot. They also show the protesters working out some basic logistics.

“I only cut the shirt in half becsuse its not big enough,” one suspect wrote. “If you can figure out two slightly small bandanas out of it, thatd be great.”

In subsequent searches, investigators recovered other clothing they contend links the suspects to the vandalism. Investigators also seized 14 pieces of electronics and 11 CDs, which they’ve now thoroughly searched.

The search warrant was issued Oct. 3 by U.S. Magistrate Judge Mary Alice Theiler. The affidavit and warrant were unsealed Thursday.

http://anarchistnews.org/content/fbi-ta ... y-day-riot

 

It certainly looks like that is the case...I was watching some video of that latest Occupy Wall Street anniversary gathering with Jello and Tom Morello and two people away from Jello and at one point actually singing into the microphone with him was an informant that is well known to me, the state has unlimited resources that it uses to its advantage at every turn, it's no surprise to me when they actually manage to infiltrate our most intimate circles...however I refuse to become paranoid about it, I just stay a little extra vigilant is all...

 

Well I would agree with you on that point shuei, but at the same time she's the one that made all those statements to the press, which on my part makes me feel much less empathetic to her suffering. When you involve yourself in direct action on that level you have to do so with the knowledge that these things are going to happen, you will be arrested, you will do time, you will be harassed while doing your time, you cannot pass the responsibilities for doing your time on to your fellow activists because now you've changed your mind about your level of commitment. We don't know for a fact that she snitched anyone out, but it sure is pointing that way... and the damage that these informants do is often times devastating to many other people, that is completely unforgivable.

 

I don't agree, we have people that have suffered great injuries and been close to death (Tortuga in Chile, Tripas in Mexico City) in countries that are well documented for their torturing prisoners that have held their ground and their tongues...

Way too much credit, I have to admit I was inspired by her words at first, but her actions let her words fall on their face....

 

This is a very sexist statement, I know some american "girls" that would put her to shame...quit making excuses for her betrayals.

 

^ absolutely right though...