Highlights from March 14, 2009 protest for peace and immigrant rights

This is a summary of highlights of the March 14, 2009 opening rally and march for peace and immigrant rights in Chicago's Little Village and Pilsen neighborhoods.

Video by Mitchell Szczepanczyk and Jon Groot for Chicago Independent Television

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[busibeth]

Ollie was found guilty today (1/21/10) on this charge and cannot leave the state of Illinois. Sentencing is next month. He was not on his medication for bipolar when he was arrested.. but has been on it again for some time now.. however, the judge didn't seem to see fit to dismiss the charges. I would think being beaten to a pulp would be punishment enough for what he did (or didn't do!) When you look at all the really BAD things that go on in Chicago why are they wasting court time with THIS?

[MQueZt]

I was in the March and those State Police Officers Didn't make me feel safe! Their reason for being there was to make sure "people didn't Crossover to oncoming traffic". I guess that's why they were ready to shove anybody who got too close to the yellow line.

[crashinglikehc]

oh and of course i am protesting your opinion

as you are mine

lets not try to be too clever there, kay rach?

[crashinglikehc]

first off, no this is not a peaceful protest

it's pretty clear that when seven coward with batons surround a teenager that it is not

second, compared to some I have hardly had direct troubles with cops

but some we should really learn to look beyond our own experiences Rachelle

finally

I am not a hippie and i prefer never to be around drugs but your decision to starting name-calling really shows something about your character

[harrycass]

I think that "kid" is my son. where is the video footage?

[saaammmm]

If anyone has any documentation or footage of this incident, please help out his friends and family by making it publicly available! If you have any other information or can help out in any way, please contact me. Thanks.

P.S.- Ollie's bail is currently set at 75,000!

[saaammmm]

Oliver Anthony, 20 years old, known by most as "Ollie" is currently in the Cook County Jail system awaiting his arraignment for the charge of "assault and battery of an officer." According to eyewitness accounts this claim is false; Ollie was clearly seen assaulted, maced, and dogpiled by Chicago Police, seemingly unprovoked.

[Ravenrachelle]

"How can you claim to be a peace activist and support police?" - What an ignorant statement! I guess I missed the memo on hating cops = peace activist! Whatever! Go snap on another bong load, hippie!

[bwilli93]

I guess this isnt a anon. group.....sorry wron channel...

[bwilli93]

I guess this anon. group GOT WAY THE FUCK OFF COARSE....ou keep you crooked shit in that part of the U.S. You all are missing the point..DAMN )}-:> FAIL