Rochester Police Arrest Citizen for Taping Traffic Stop
On May 12th, Rochesterian Emily Good was arrested for taping a traffic stop in front of her 19th Ward home. She, with a friend, was standing in front of her house with a hand held recording device when the arrest happened. The video shows what happened.
Officer Mario Masic was the arresting officer. Mario is a breeder of Alaskan sled dogs and runs a business called Harvest Moon Malamutes. Good was charged with obstructing government administration and was bailed out on the night of the arrest. Currently, her case is moving through the legal system.
Rochester Indymedia would like to remind our readers that you have a protected right to video tape police in public settings. However, should you be arrested, the only information you are required to tell police is your legal name and address. Other than that, remember the magic words: "I'm going to remain silent; I'd like to speak to a lawyer."
Eye-Witness Account of Arrest: Police Illegally Trespass and Arrest Woman in Her Front Lawn for Recording Traffic Stop: An Eyewitness Report
Additional Information: Statement from Mayor Thomas S. Richards Regarding Arrest of Emily Good | Chief Sheppard’s statement regarding arrest video | RPD Surveillance of Picket Raises Concerns | Indy TV #27: Davy V on Police Brutality and Fighting back with Video Documentary | Wackenhut, Lies, and Videotape: or what happens when "They just don't want their pictures taken" | Miami Herald: Witness releases new video of fatal police-involved shooting during Urban Beach Week | ALLEN E. ROBINSON v. PATRICK V. FETTERMAN, et al.
Other Coverage: Glenn Beck: Who’s right? The cops or the woman videotaping? | HuffPost New York: Rochester Woman Arrested After Videotaping Police From Her Own Front Yard | D&C: Arrest of woman taping police sparks controversy | Salon.com: Should filming the police get you arrested? | LiveLeak.com: Rochester Police Arrest Woman For Videotaping Them From Her Front Yard | On PIXIQ by Carlos Miller: Rochester Police Arrest Woman For Videotaping Them From Her Front Yard | The Daily Paul: Rochester Police Arrest Woman For Videotaping On Her Lawn
"Food Terrorists" Arrested in Orlando Florida
Since June 2, 2011, 12 members of Orlando Food Not Bombs have been arrested for sharing food in Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando, Florida. The Mayor of Orlando, Bud Dyer, has called the members of Food Not Bombs “food terrorists†and stated, “I think they are using food or the feeding of the homeless for different purposes,â€.
Continuing the Movement For Fundamental Educational Change
The Parent & Community Coalition For Educational Change has been busy since their well-attended Education Summit, held March 11th and 12th (audio reportbacks: 1, 2, 3. This Sunday they will host a follow-up to the summit. Details:
- Featuring Keynotes followed by Dialogue with Interim Superintendent Vargas and RTA President Urbanski
- Saturday, June 11 9am — Noon
- School Without Walls, 480 Broadway
- Info: 585 317-2367
Charter Schools Reportback
On Thursday, May 26th, the Parent and Community Coalition for Educational Change and School Without Walls Community Board held a public forum on Charter Schools. Interestingly, that same day a public hearing on two specific charter schools was held at the Rochester City School Board Central Office.
Activists Get $50,000 for FBI and St. Paul Police Raid Prior to 2008 Republican Convention
Preemptive, politically motivated raids are emblematic of police tactics used to suppress dissent
CHARTER SCHOOLS: A PUBLIC FORUM
CHARTER SCHOOLS: A PUBLIC FORUM
What: Overview, analysis and open discussion of charter schools led by Dr. Shawgi Tell and Dr. Mark Garrison. All perspectives encouraged and welcome. Light refreshments
When: Thursday, May 26, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Where: School Without Walls, 480 Broadway
Who: Sponsored by the Parent and Community Coalition for Educational Change and School Without Walls Community Board
Congressman Plays and the Taxpayer Pays
A special election will be held on May 24, 2011 for the seat vacated by Christopher Lee's resignation. Despite, his choice to resign, the taxpayers have no choice but to carry the financial burden of his actions.
END:CIV with Filmmaker Franklin Lopez this Saturday
This culture will eat you alive Fight back; resist & survive
These aren't idle questions. It's happening now – except there are no aliens. The culture that's cradled us since birth is a killer.
END:CIV illustrates the brutality of a civilization addicted to systematic violence and environmental destruction, and the heroism of those who confront it head-on. Rapid-fire video-game graphics, interviews, war footage and satire mock the excesses of the global economic system, even as it implodes around us.
Screening of "END:CIV" with Director Franklin López
Saturday May 21, 2011 7pm Flying Squirrel Community Space
http://thesquirrel.org
285 Clarissa St, 14608
More info: http://endciv.com/
585-415-7808
Challenges Ahead: Brizard’s departure to Chicago
On Monday, April 18, 2011, after a week-long absence during parent budget hearings on education, Jean-Claude Brizard surfaced in Chicago with mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel who stated that Brizard would be the next CEO of Chicago Public Schools, and conversely, Brizard announced his resignation as superintendent of the Rochester City School District (allegedly via text message).
On Wednesday, April 20, Brizard delivered a press conference for his exit from Rochester to Chicago. Members of the Community Education Task Force and Coalition for Justice in Education, an allied organization, rallied parents, teachers and community to another press conference that was organized two floors down from Brizard’s event at central office. In their press conference, they called for a meaningful parent, community, and educator role in the selection of RCSD’s next Superintendent. See the video reports below and check out "Challenges Ahead: Brizard’s departure to Chicago"—the article that this article was created from by Mark Friedman at Failing Schools blog.
Videos: About Brizard: A message from Rochester to Chicago (updated) | Press Conferences by Coalition for Justice in Education and Jean-Claude Brizard on Brizard's Departure from the RCSD
Additional Information: Community Education Task Force | GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE (current draft) | Students and Community Protest Proposed School Budget | Education Summit Audio Reportback: Part 3 The Other Side | Education Summit Audio Reportback: Part 2 Problems | Education Summit Audio Reportback (part 1) | Community-wide Education Summit To Promote Fundamental Change | 94.6% No Confidence and the Following Storm | Victory for Community Organizing: Schools 2 and 6 Stay Open | Community Organizes Protest, Study Sessions, around the State of our Schools | Rochester Schools: The No Confidence Vote | Education filter on R-IMC
Indymedia Uncut: Bill Ayers speaks at SUNY Brockport
Bill Ayers, education theorist and a founding member of the Weather Underground, spoke at SUNY Brockport on April 21st, 2011. The scheduled talk sparked some controversy when some conservative groups on and off Campus complained about his visit. The friction lead to a large turnout and a lively discussion.
Video of the talk available Here:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3