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UC Berkeley Cop insulting protester with Asperger's Syndrome
by Nate (Oaks4Peace)
Friday Mar 14th, 2008 11:41 AM
UC Berkeley Police Officer Hernandez insulting protester (from UC Berkeley Tree Sit) who has Asperger's Syndrome.

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UC Berkeley Police officer Hernandez insulting protester (from UC Berkeley Tree Sit) knowing the protester has Asperger's Syndrome.

Protester was also assaulted by UCB Police Officer Aranes in a previous incident.

http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2008-02-01/article/29082

To share your concerns about how disabled protesters are treated, contact Mitch Celaya, Assistant Chief of UCB-PD at mjc [at] berkeley.edu

April is Asperger's Awareness Month.

- Nate (never ever 'Forrest')
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CorrectionNate (Oaks4Peace)Friday Mar 14th, 2008 8:56 PM
What About The Rest?Dragon LoverFriday Mar 14th, 2008 2:25 PM