The long awaited trial for the Bari/Cherney against the FBI/Oakland Police began at 8:30am with jury selection taking place. The trial is taking place at the Oakland Federal Courthouse, 1301 Clay Street(at 12th), from 8:30 to 1:30pm Monday through Thursday, until May 24th.

At noon, April 8th, 2002, Earth First! held a support rally in front of the courthouse. Speakers and performers included acclaimed author and activist Starhawk, Leonard Peltier Defense Committee spokesperson Linda SixFeathers, musician and activist Alice diMicele, and Judi Bari's oldest daughter Lisa Bari, who was nine when her mother was the victim of the motion triggered bomb. More...