3 DNC protest trials under way Monday
Rocky Mountain News
Published November 18, 2008 at 12:05 a.m.
Trials for three more protesters arrested during the Democratic National Convention got under way Monday, and a woman set for trial today pleaded guilty to put the case behind her.
Julie Combest, 26, pleaded guilty to obstructing a street in a deal that will remove the case from her criminal record if she stays out of trouble for six months. She also must perform 10 hours of community service.
Jurors were selected and began hearing testimony Monday afternoon in the trial of Lilia Lassiter, Shyam Khanna and Jeffrey Berryhill, all from Olympia, Wash. They are charged with obstructing 15th Street at Court Place on Aug. 25.
So far, one person has been convicted by a jury in the 10 cases that have gone to trial. About 100 protesters were arrested, with 60 cases slated for trial.
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gallegoi writes:
I can't even believe these people were arrested much less having a trial for this crap--what a waste of time for the courts. Good job DPD. you guys really got some real crimals here.