“Green Scare”: Minnesota Grand Jury Subpoenas Served in Seattle and Chicago

This morning, grand jury subpoenas were delivered to an individual in Seattle, WA and an individual in Chicago, IL. Both have been subpoenaed to appear at a grand jury in Minneapolis, MN on September the sixth.

When Anthony Wong was subpoenaed in Seattle, the object of the investigation was not made clear by Erik Swanson of the Minnesota police and Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Wong's account may be found here:
http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2007/08/363764.shtml

In the case of the person subpoenaed in Chicago, Brandon, it was made clear that the grand jury is investigating “acts of arson and vandalism that happened a several years ago in Minnesota state.” Brandon's account may be found here:
http://chicago.indymedia.org/newswire/display/79085/index.php

Neither of the two people receiving subpoenas today have been charged with any crime.

In both instances, Ian Wallace was named as cooperating with the investigation.

Grand Juries are secret government investigative bodies that strip witnesses of their basic constitutional rights. Once you have been subpoenaed to a Grand Jury, you lose the right to remain silent, the right to hear evidence presented against you, and even the right to an attorney in the Grand Jury room. A Grand Jury can jail you without convicting you of a crime or giving you a proper trial!

Please keep your eyes open for further updates in the coming days, and be ready to assist in whatever ways these individuals request. It is vital that we support those subpoenaed by what appear to be politically-driven grand juries. In the meantime, please be careful about public speculation concerning this grand jury investigation.