Marie Mason released/preparing for trial

From:    freemarie@riseup.net
Date:    Thu, March 27, 2008

We are happy to report that despite a mind numbing amount of red tape and
drama from the probation dept. and the associated electronic tether, Marie
was released from jail Tuesday. She is under house arrest at a relative's
house and only able to go outside with permission 2 hours a week. She also
needs special permission to go see her lawyer because his office falls
outside the western district. There is a tentative trial-date set for May
27, 2008, but we have been informed by counsel that this date will almost
certailnly be pushed back as there has not been adequate time to prepare
the case.

Marie is under strict rules from the court as to who she can be in contact
with. Because of this we are encouraging anyone who wishes to be in
contact with her EMAIL your contact info to freemarie@riseup.net and we
will pass it along.

In a recent phone call she wanted to express gratitude for all the letters
of support and offers of help saying "Please let everyone know how much I
love them and how thankful I am for all the support. When I was locked up
I was basically cut off from the world and had no idea what was going on
outside. The letters were especially helpful shining light during those
dark times."

We are grateful to all who have donated to Marie's legal defense fund. If
you havent already we would like to encourage you to support Marie. We are
also happy to announce that the magazine Fifth Estate is matching
donations dollar for dollar up to $1000.  In order for Fifth Estate to
match your donation, it must be sent through their mailing address.
Please send cash, check, or money order made out to the Fifth Estate at
POB 201016, Ferndale MI 48220.  This matching offer is only good through
April 15.  Please give generously, we need your help.

Also, the General Defense Committee of the Industrial Workers of the World
(IWW) has issued a $10 assessment stamp for members, the proceeds of which
will go to Marie and the other non-cooperating defendants. Additionally,
any individuals who choose to join the GDC in March, April, or May can
choose to have their entire one-year membership fee ($25 donated to the
support of Marie and the other non-cooperating defendants. We are
encouraging individuals to join and specifically choose to have their
membership fees donated to this support effort. You do not need to be a
member of the IWW to join the GDC. For more information on the GDC and how
to join, look to http://www.iww.org/en/projects/gdc

thank you all again for your support.

Got Your Back
Friends of Marie Mason
P.O. Box 19065
Cincinnati, OH 45219
freemarie@riseup.net
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