Demonstration at Wells Fargo in Solidarity with 75 River St. Arrestees

Feb 15 2012 (Updated 02/17/12) indybay.org

Occupy Santa Cruz says, "Occupy 74 River Street! Arrest The Real Criminals!"

Demonstration at Wells Fargo in Solidarity with 75 River St. Arrestees On
February 7th, 11 people were criminally charged for an occupation which
began on November 30th, 2011 of a former bank building, now owned by Wells
Fargo, located at 75 River St. in Santa Cruz. The occupation was intended
to turn the space into a community center hosting a slew of services the
city does not offer. The accused are charged with multiple felonies and
misdemeanors, including conspiracy, trespass and vandalism. According to
District Attorney Bob Lee, and reports in the corporate media, more people
may still be charged.

A solidarity demonstration began at 3:00pm on February 15th in front of
the Wells Fargo branch at 74 River Street. Demonstrators held signs that
read, "Arrest the Real Criminals", "Stop Foreclosures", "Drop the Charges
Against the Santa Cruz Eleven", and "Community Spaces Not Vacant Places".
By 3:40pm, Wells Fargo had locked their doors and instructed their private
security guards to inform customers that the bank was closed.