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<p class="MsoNormal">Trenton, NJ—The SHAC 7, who were convicted in March of 2006 under the contentious Federal Animal Enterprise Protection Act of 1992, labeled “domestic terroristsâ€, and “allegedly operat[ed] a website that reported on protests against the investors, stockholders, and customers†of Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS), were in court on September 12 and 13 for sentencing.<o:p /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Throughout their trial, the defendants maintained their actions constituted free speech and that their 1<sup>st</sup> Amendment rights had been violated by the <st1:country-region><st1:place>US</st1:place></st1:country-region> government. Because of the convictions, the State now has legal precedence to go after any activist or organization that is effective in their actions and speech for social justice causes.<o:p /></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>The seven defendants—SHAC USA Inc., Kevin Kjonaas, Lauren Gazzola, Jake Conroy, Josh Harper, Andy Stepanian, and Darius Fulmer—4 of which received sentences ranging from 3 to 6 years on the first and second days of sentencing with the last two defendants to be sentenced next week, were greeted to a packed courtroom of some 150 activists from around the country with another 50 or so waiting outside at the Trenton Federal Courthouse. Soon after her late arrival, Federal District Court Judge Anne E. Thompson, the presiding judge over this case for the last two years, began the proceedings.<o:p /></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>SHAC USA Inc. was sentenced to 5 years of probation, full disclosure of finances, ordered to pay an assessment of $2,400, and have its computers monitored, among other demands.<o:p /></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Kjonaas was labeled the “leader†of the SHAC campaign by Assistant US Attorney Charles McKenna. He described Kjonaas as the mastermind of the group—a person “drunk on powerâ€â€”someone who was able to manipulate people into committing acts of “terror†and “violenceâ€. Judge Thompson agreed wholeheartedly with the State stating that regardless of his compassion and intentions, “[T]he means used; the harm imposed warrants serious punishment.†Kjonaas was sentenced to 72 months in prison and three years probation.<o:p /></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>When given his moment to speak in court, Kjonaas, on the brink of tears, stated, “I am humbled.†He went on to say that this case was a “traumatic experience; a learning experience†not only for himself, but for his family and friends as well.<o:p /></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Gazzola, also fingered by the State as a “leader†of SHAC <st1:country-region><st1:place>USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>, spoke eloquently yet humbly. She said she had learned her lessons and wanted to use her talents in the future as a legal advocate. As with Kjonaas, the judge sided with the State and chastised Gazzola for choosing the wrong path to use her talents. The judge sentenced her to 54 months in prison and three years probation.<o:p /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Conroy declined the comment after his lawyer finished pointing out his commitment to social justice and his principled political positions. The judge sentenced him to 48 months in prison and three years probation.<o:p /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>All seven defendants were ordered to pay joint restitution to the “victim,†HLS, in the amount of $1,000,001.00, among other stipulations such as self-surrendering to the appropriate authorities within 30 days.<o:p /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Sentencing for Harper was rescheduled till the next morning due to time constraints.<o:p /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>On September 13, Harper arrived at the courthouse greeted by 50 or so activists for his sentencing. Judge Thompson was tardy to court again. Harper mingled with supporters and then paced slowly, his head down, in seemingly deep contemplation.<o:p /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Once the judge arrived and the proceedings began, Harper’s lawyer described his client for the record. Unlike the other defendants, Harper wasn’t born into privilege. He grew up in an abusive working class home with an autistic sister, a hardworking mother, and a father who was an alcoholic and a <st1:country-region><st1:place>Vietnam</st1:place></st1:country-region> veteran.<o:p /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>In his statement to the court Harper explained how he was almost beat to the point of death by Nazi skinheads for demonstrating against homophobia and declined to call his father or go to a hospital for fear that his own father would side with the skinheads. After getting some attention and eventually heading home, he witnessed his father beating his dog. Witnessing his father and coupling it with his own beating earlier in the day fully awakened him to the grim reality that animals endure everyday. He knew the pain the dog was feeling was the same pain he was feeling—regardless of the fact that the dog couldn’t speak. This experience changed everything for him. Instead of perpetuating abuse, he actively sought to resist the abuse inflicted by humans onto animals and other humans, which lead him to the SHAC campaign and animal rights.<o:p /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Harper further apologized to the children of an HLS home demo target when activists harassed children arriving to their home. He said that he was ashamed he didn’t step forth and do something to stop the other activists’ actions because, unlike many of the people around him, he saw the fear in their eyes and knew what it felt like after growing up in an abusive home.<span> </span>Finally, he stated, “I do continue to support direct action and animal liberation.â€<o:p> </o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">After his statement to the court, the judge sentenced him to 36 months in prison and three years probation.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The last two defendants—Andy Stepanian and Darius Fulmer—will be sentenced next Tuesday, September 19, at 9AM in Judge Thompson’s courtroom located at the Trenton Federal Courthouse, 400 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Trenton, NJ—The SHAC 7, who were convicted in March of 2006 under<br /> the contentious Federal Animal Enterprise Protection Act of 1992, labeled “domestic terroristsâ€,<br /> and “allegedly operat[ed] a website that reported on protests against the<br /> investors, stockholders, and customers†of Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS), were<br /> in court on September 12 and 13 for sentencing.<p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Throughout their trial, the defendants maintained their<br /> actions constituted free speech and that their 1<sup>st</sup> Amendment rights<br /> had been violated by the <country-region><place>US</place></country-region><br /> government. Because of the convictions, the State now has legal precedence to go after any<br /> activist or organization that is effective in their actions and speech for<br /> social justice causes.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>The seven defendants—SHAC USA Inc., Kevin Kjonaas, Lauren<br /> Gazzola, Jake Conroy, Josh Harper, Andy Stepanian, and Darius Fulmer—4 of which<br /> received sentences ranging from 3 to 6 years on the first and second days of<br /> sentencing with the last two defendants to be sentenced next week, were greeted<br /> to a packed courtroom of some 150 activists from around the country with another<br /> 50 or so waiting outside at the Trenton Federal Courthouse. Soon after her late<br /> arrival, Federal District Court Judge Anne E. Thompson, the presiding judge<br /> over this case for the last two years, began the proceedings.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>SHAC USA Inc. was sentenced to 5 years of probation, full<br /> disclosure of finances, ordered to pay an assessment of $2,400, and have its<br /> computers monitored, among other demands.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Kjonaas was labeled the “leader†of the SHAC campaign by<br /> Assistant US Attorney Charles McKenna. He described Kjonaas as the mastermind<br /> of the group—a person “drunk on powerâ€â€”someone who was able to manipulate<br /> people into committing acts of “terror†and “violenceâ€. Judge Thompson agreed<br /> wholeheartedly with the State stating that regardless of his compassion and<br /> intentions, “[T]he means used; the harm imposed warrants serious punishment.â€<br /> Kjonaas was sentenced to 72 months in prison and three years probation.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>When given his moment to speak in court, Kjonaas, on the<br /> brink of tears, stated, “I am humbled.†He went on to say that this case was a<br /> “traumatic experience; a learning experience†not only for himself, but for his<br /> family and friends as well.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Gazzola, also fingered by the State as a “leader†of SHAC <country-region><place>USA</place></country-region>,<br /> spoke eloquently yet humbly. She said she had learned her lessons and wanted to<br /> use her talents in the future as a legal advocate. As with Kjonaas, the judge<br /> sided with the State and chastised Gazzola for choosing the wrong path to use<br /> her talents. The judge sentenced her to 54 months in prison and three years<br /> probation.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Conroy declined the comment after his lawyer finished<br /> pointing out his commitment to social justice and his principled political positions.<br /> The judge sentenced him to 48 months in prison and three years probation.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>All seven defendants were ordered to pay joint restitution<br /> to the “victim,†HLS, in the amount of $1,000,001.00, among other stipulations<br /> such as self-surrendering to the appropriate authorities within 30 days.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Sentencing for Harper was rescheduled till the next morning<br /> due to time constraints.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>On September 13, Harper arrived at the courthouse greeted by<br /> 50 or so activists for his sentencing. Judge Thompson was tardy to court again.<br /> Harper mingled with supporters and then paced slowly, his head down, in<br /> seemingly deep contemplation.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Once the judge arrived and the proceedings began, Harper’s<br /> lawyer described his client for the record. Unlike the other defendants, Harper<br /> wasn’t born into privilege. He grew up in an abusive working class home with an<br /> autistic sister, a hardworking mother, and a father who was an alcoholic and a <country-region><place>Vietnam</place></country-region><br /> veteran.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>In his statement to the court Harper explained how he was<br /> almost beat to the point of death by Nazi skinheads for demonstrating against<br /> homophobia and declined to call his father or go to a hospital for fear that<br /> his own father would side with the skinheads. After getting some attention and<br /> eventually heading home, he witnessed his father beating his dog. Witnessing<br /> his father and coupling it with his own beating earlier in the day fully<br /> awakened him to the grim reality that animals endure everyday. He knew the pain<br /> the dog was feeling was the same pain he was feeling—regardless of the fact<br /> that the dog couldn’t speak. This experience changed everything for him.<br /> Instead of perpetuating abuse, he actively sought to resist the abuse inflicted<br /> by humans onto animals and other humans, which lead him to the SHAC campaign<br /> and animal rights.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Harper further apologized to the children of an HLS home<br /> demo target when activists harassed children arriving to their home. He said<br /> that he was ashamed he didn’t step forth and do something to stop the other<br /> activists’ actions because, unlike many of the people around him, he saw the<br /> fear in their eyes and knew what it felt like after growing up in an abusive<br /> home.<span> </span>Finally, he stated, “I do continue<br /> to support direct action and animal liberation.â€<p> </p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">After his statement to the court, the judge sentenced him to<br /> 36 months in prison and three years probation.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The last two defendants—Andy Stepanian and Darius<br /> Fulmer—will be sentenced next Tuesday, September 19, at 9AM in Judge Thompson’s<br /> courtroom located at the Trenton Federal Courthouse, 400 East State Street,<br /> Trenton, New Jersey.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Trenton, NJ—The SHAC 7, who were convicted in March of 2006 under the contentious Federal Animal Enterprise Protection Act of 1992, labeled “domestic terroristsâ€, and “allegedly operat[ed] a website that reported on protests against the investors, stockholders, and customers†of Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS), were in court on September 12 and 13 for sentencing.<o:p /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Throughout their trial, the defendants maintained their actions constituted free speech and that their 1<sup>st</sup> Amendment rights had been violated by the <st1:country-region><st1:place>US</st1:place></st1:country-region> government. Because of the convictions, the State now has legal precedence to go after any activist or organization that is effective in their actions and speech for social justice causes.<o:p /></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>The seven defendants—SHAC USA Inc., Kevin Kjonaas, Lauren Gazzola, Jake Conroy, Josh Harper, Andy Stepanian, and Darius Fulmer—4 of which received sentences ranging from 3 to 6 years on the first and second days of sentencing with the last two defendants to be sentenced next week, were greeted to a packed courtroom of some 150 activists from around the country with another 50 or so waiting outside at the Trenton Federal Courthouse. Soon after her late arrival, Federal District Court Judge Anne E. Thompson, the presiding judge over this case for the last two years, began the proceedings.<o:p /></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>SHAC USA Inc. was sentenced to 5 years of probation, full disclosure of finances, ordered to pay an assessment of $2,400, and have its computers monitored, among other demands.<o:p /></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Kjonaas was labeled the “leader†of the SHAC campaign by Assistant US Attorney Charles McKenna. He described Kjonaas as the mastermind of the group—a person “drunk on powerâ€â€”someone who was able to manipulate people into committing acts of “terror†and “violenceâ€. Judge Thompson agreed wholeheartedly with the State stating that regardless of his compassion and intentions, “[T]he means used; the harm imposed warrants serious punishment.†Kjonaas was sentenced to 72 months in prison and three years probation.<o:p /></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>When given his moment to speak in court, Kjonaas, on the brink of tears, stated, “I am humbled.†He went on to say that this case was a “traumatic experience; a learning experience†not only for himself, but for his family and friends as well.<o:p /></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Gazzola, also fingered by the State as a “leader†of SHAC <st1:country-region><st1:place>USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>, spoke eloquently yet humbly. She said she had learned her lessons and wanted to use her talents in the future as a legal advocate. As with Kjonaas, the judge sided with the State and chastised Gazzola for choosing the wrong path to use her talents. The judge sentenced her to 54 months in prison and three years probation.<o:p /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Conroy declined the comment after his lawyer finished pointing out his commitment to social justice and his principled political positions. The judge sentenced him to 48 months in prison and three years probation.<o:p /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>All seven defendants were ordered to pay joint restitution to the “victim,†HLS, in the amount of $1,000,001.00, among other stipulations such as self-surrendering to the appropriate authorities within 30 days.<o:p /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Sentencing for Harper was rescheduled till the next morning due to time constraints.<o:p /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>On September 13, Harper arrived at the courthouse greeted by 50 or so activists for his sentencing. Judge Thompson was tardy to court again. Harper mingled with supporters and then paced slowly, his head down, in seemingly deep contemplation.<o:p /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Once the judge arrived and the proceedings began, Harper’s lawyer described his client for the record. Unlike the other defendants, Harper wasn’t born into privilege. He grew up in an abusive working class home with an autistic sister, a hardworking mother, and a father who was an alcoholic and a <st1:country-region><st1:place>Vietnam</st1:place></st1:country-region> veteran.<o:p /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>In his statement to the court Harper explained how he was almost beat to the point of death by Nazi skinheads for demonstrating against homophobia and declined to call his father or go to a hospital for fear that his own father would side with the skinheads. After getting some attention and eventually heading home, he witnessed his father beating his dog. Witnessing his father and coupling it with his own beating earlier in the day fully awakened him to the grim reality that animals endure everyday. He knew the pain the dog was feeling was the same pain he was feeling—regardless of the fact that the dog couldn’t speak. This experience changed everything for him. Instead of perpetuating abuse, he actively sought to resist the abuse inflicted by humans onto animals and other humans, which lead him to the SHAC campaign and animal rights.<o:p /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Harper further apologized to the children of an HLS home demo target when activists harassed children arriving to their home. He said that he was ashamed he didn’t step forth and do something to stop the other activists’ actions because, unlike many of the people around him, he saw the fear in their eyes and knew what it felt like after growing up in an abusive home.<span> </span>Finally, he stated, “I do continue to support direct action and animal liberation.â€<o:p> </o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">After his statement to the court, the judge sentenced him to 36 months in prison and three years probation.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The last two defendants—Andy Stepanian and Darius Fulmer—will be sentenced next Tuesday, September 19, at 9AM in Judge Thompson’s courtroom located at the Trenton Federal Courthouse, 400 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey.</p>
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Because of the convictions, the State now has legal precedence to go after any<br /> activist or organization that is effective in their actions and speech for<br /> social justice causes.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>The seven defendants—SHAC USA Inc., Kevin Kjonaas, Lauren<br /> Gazzola, Jake Conroy, Josh Harper, Andy Stepanian, and Darius Fulmer—4 of which<br /> received sentences ranging from 3 to 6 years on the first and second days of<br /> sentencing with the last two defendants to be sentenced next week, were greeted<br /> to a packed courtroom of some 150 activists from around the country with another<br /> 50 or so waiting outside at the Trenton Federal Courthouse. Soon after her late<br /> arrival, Federal District Court Judge Anne E. Thompson, the presiding judge<br /> over this case for the last two years, began the proceedings.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>SHAC USA Inc. was sentenced to 5 years of probation, full<br /> disclosure of finances, ordered to pay an assessment of $2,400, and have its<br /> computers monitored, among other demands.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Kjonaas was labeled the “leader†of the SHAC campaign by<br /> Assistant US Attorney Charles McKenna. He described Kjonaas as the mastermind<br /> of the group—a person “drunk on powerâ€â€”someone who was able to manipulate<br /> people into committing acts of “terror†and “violenceâ€. Judge Thompson agreed<br /> wholeheartedly with the State stating that regardless of his compassion and<br /> intentions, “[T]he means used; the harm imposed warrants serious punishment.â€<br /> Kjonaas was sentenced to 72 months in prison and three years probation.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>When given his moment to speak in court, Kjonaas, on the<br /> brink of tears, stated, “I am humbled.†He went on to say that this case was a<br /> “traumatic experience; a learning experience†not only for himself, but for his<br /> family and friends as well.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Gazzola, also fingered by the State as a “leader†of SHAC <country-region><place>USA</place></country-region>,<br /> spoke eloquently yet humbly. She said she had learned her lessons and wanted to<br /> use her talents in the future as a legal advocate. As with Kjonaas, the judge<br /> sided with the State and chastised Gazzola for choosing the wrong path to use<br /> her talents. The judge sentenced her to 54 months in prison and three years<br /> probation.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Conroy declined the comment after his lawyer finished<br /> pointing out his commitment to social justice and his principled political positions.<br /> The judge sentenced him to 48 months in prison and three years probation.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>All seven defendants were ordered to pay joint restitution<br /> to the “victim,†HLS, in the amount of $1,000,001.00, among other stipulations<br /> such as self-surrendering to the appropriate authorities within 30 days.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Sentencing for Harper was rescheduled till the next morning<br /> due to time constraints.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>On September 13, Harper arrived at the courthouse greeted by<br /> 50 or so activists for his sentencing. Judge Thompson was tardy to court again.<br /> Harper mingled with supporters and then paced slowly, his head down, in<br /> seemingly deep contemplation.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Once the judge arrived and the proceedings began, Harper’s<br /> lawyer described his client for the record. Unlike the other defendants, Harper<br /> wasn’t born into privilege. He grew up in an abusive working class home with an<br /> autistic sister, a hardworking mother, and a father who was an alcoholic and a <country-region><place>Vietnam</place></country-region><br /> veteran.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>In his statement to the court Harper explained how he was<br /> almost beat to the point of death by Nazi skinheads for demonstrating against<br /> homophobia and declined to call his father or go to a hospital for fear that<br /> his own father would side with the skinheads. After getting some attention and<br /> eventually heading home, he witnessed his father beating his dog. Witnessing<br /> his father and coupling it with his own beating earlier in the day fully<br /> awakened him to the grim reality that animals endure everyday. He knew the pain<br /> the dog was feeling was the same pain he was feeling—regardless of the fact<br /> that the dog couldn’t speak. This experience changed everything for him.<br /> Instead of perpetuating abuse, he actively sought to resist the abuse inflicted<br /> by humans onto animals and other humans, which lead him to the SHAC campaign<br /> and animal rights.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Harper further apologized to the children of an HLS home<br /> demo target when activists harassed children arriving to their home. He said<br /> that he was ashamed he didn’t step forth and do something to stop the other<br /> activists’ actions because, unlike many of the people around him, he saw the<br /> fear in their eyes and knew what it felt like after growing up in an abusive<br /> home.<span> </span>Finally, he stated, “I do continue<br /> to support direct action and animal liberation.â€<p> </p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">After his statement to the court, the judge sentenced him to<br /> 36 months in prison and three years probation.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The last two defendants—Andy Stepanian and Darius<br /> Fulmer—will be sentenced next Tuesday, September 19, at 9AM in Judge Thompson’s<br /> courtroom located at the Trenton Federal Courthouse, 400 East State Street,<br /> Trenton, New Jersey.</p>
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Because of the convictions, the State now has legal precedence to go after any<br /> activist or organization that is effective in their actions and speech for<br /> social justice causes.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>The seven defendants—SHAC USA Inc., Kevin Kjonaas, Lauren<br /> Gazzola, Jake Conroy, Josh Harper, Andy Stepanian, and Darius Fulmer—4 of which<br /> received sentences ranging from 3 to 6 years on the first and second days of<br /> sentencing with the last two defendants to be sentenced next week, were greeted<br /> to a packed courtroom of some 150 activists from around the country with another<br /> 50 or so waiting outside at the Trenton Federal Courthouse. Soon after her late<br /> arrival, Federal District Court Judge Anne E. Thompson, the presiding judge<br /> over this case for the last two years, began the proceedings.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>SHAC USA Inc. was sentenced to 5 years of probation, full<br /> disclosure of finances, ordered to pay an assessment of $2,400, and have its<br /> computers monitored, among other demands.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Kjonaas was labeled the “leader†of the SHAC campaign by<br /> Assistant US Attorney Charles McKenna. He described Kjonaas as the mastermind<br /> of the group—a person “drunk on powerâ€â€”someone who was able to manipulate<br /> people into committing acts of “terror†and “violenceâ€. Judge Thompson agreed<br /> wholeheartedly with the State stating that regardless of his compassion and<br /> intentions, “[T]he means used; the harm imposed warrants serious punishment.â€<br /> Kjonaas was sentenced to 72 months in prison and three years probation.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>When given his moment to speak in court, Kjonaas, on the<br /> brink of tears, stated, “I am humbled.†He went on to say that this case was a<br /> “traumatic experience; a learning experience†not only for himself, but for his<br /> family and friends as well.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Gazzola, also fingered by the State as a “leader†of SHAC <country-region><place>USA</place></country-region>,<br /> spoke eloquently yet humbly. She said she had learned her lessons and wanted to<br /> use her talents in the future as a legal advocate. As with Kjonaas, the judge<br /> sided with the State and chastised Gazzola for choosing the wrong path to use<br /> her talents. The judge sentenced her to 54 months in prison and three years<br /> probation.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Conroy declined the comment after his lawyer finished<br /> pointing out his commitment to social justice and his principled political positions.<br /> The judge sentenced him to 48 months in prison and three years probation.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>All seven defendants were ordered to pay joint restitution<br /> to the “victim,†HLS, in the amount of $1,000,001.00, among other stipulations<br /> such as self-surrendering to the appropriate authorities within 30 days.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Sentencing for Harper was rescheduled till the next morning<br /> due to time constraints.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>On September 13, Harper arrived at the courthouse greeted by<br /> 50 or so activists for his sentencing. Judge Thompson was tardy to court again.<br /> Harper mingled with supporters and then paced slowly, his head down, in<br /> seemingly deep contemplation.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Once the judge arrived and the proceedings began, Harper’s<br /> lawyer described his client for the record. Unlike the other defendants, Harper<br /> wasn’t born into privilege. He grew up in an abusive working class home with an<br /> autistic sister, a hardworking mother, and a father who was an alcoholic and a <country-region><place>Vietnam</place></country-region><br /> veteran.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>In his statement to the court Harper explained how he was<br /> almost beat to the point of death by Nazi skinheads for demonstrating against<br /> homophobia and declined to call his father or go to a hospital for fear that<br /> his own father would side with the skinheads. After getting some attention and<br /> eventually heading home, he witnessed his father beating his dog. Witnessing<br /> his father and coupling it with his own beating earlier in the day fully<br /> awakened him to the grim reality that animals endure everyday. He knew the pain<br /> the dog was feeling was the same pain he was feeling—regardless of the fact<br /> that the dog couldn’t speak. This experience changed everything for him.<br /> Instead of perpetuating abuse, he actively sought to resist the abuse inflicted<br /> by humans onto animals and other humans, which lead him to the SHAC campaign<br /> and animal rights.<p></p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><p>Harper further apologized to the children of an HLS home<br /> demo target when activists harassed children arriving to their home. He said<br /> that he was ashamed he didn’t step forth and do something to stop the other<br /> activists’ actions because, unlike many of the people around him, he saw the<br /> fear in their eyes and knew what it felt like after growing up in an abusive<br /> home.<span> </span>Finally, he stated, “I do continue<br /> to support direct action and animal liberation.â€<p> </p></p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">After his statement to the court, the judge sentenced him to<br /> 36 months in prison and three years probation.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The last two defendants—Andy Stepanian and Darius<br /> Fulmer—will be sentenced next Tuesday, September 19, at 9AM in Judge Thompson’s<br /> courtroom located at the Trenton Federal Courthouse, 400 East State Street,<br /> Trenton, New Jersey.</p>
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