Update + Come to Court for SF Bail Hearing Wednesday

Come to Court - SF 8 Bail Hearing - Wednesday at 10 am 850 Bryant St

Today in Court - Tuesday June 19

Lawyers for the SF 8 argued to seal or suppress documents and
statements filed by the prosecutors in opposition to bail reduction.
The defense argued that the government wants to use statements made
under torture and duress as well as criminal histories filled with
factual inaccuracies dating back over 36 years to give the impression
that these Black elders are a threat to public safety or are flight
risks. The government wants to introduce documents that will not only
prejudice bail arguments but continues to criminalize these men to
the media and public. Instead the defense lawyers raised strong
challenges to statements made after people suffered electrocution,
asphyxiation, sensory deprivation and beatings. Lawyers will attempt
to clarify which documents are at issue during a closed session this afternoon.

Attorney Daro Inouye was officially appointed to represent Jalil
Muntaqim stating that he and Jalil joined in the defense motions
regarding prejudicial documents, stating that some of the materials
and old statements violate Jalil's constitutional rights if introduced.

Court will re-convene Wednesday at 10 am and is expected to include
Judge Moscone's decision on sealing documents as well as the
beginning of bail reduction arguments for Ray Boudreaux and Richard
O'Neal. Further Discovery motions are scheduled for Thursday at 10 am.


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