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The NYPD Engages in Illegal Activity to Shut Down Mumia Concert
Mumia supporters expose police terror
Following are excerpts from a N.Y. Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Coalition press release.
From left to right, Gwen Dobrow, Monica Moorehead, City Councilperson Charles Barron, Orie Lumumba and Suzanne Ross at City Hall press conference. WW photo: Lal Roohk
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On April 23, a press conference was held on the steps of City Hall in New York denouncing the outrageous and illegal police tactics aimed at silencing support for internationally renowned journalist and writer, Mumia Abu-Jamal, who has been on Pennsylvania’s death row for almost a quarter of a century.
A Hip Hop concert, organized by young supporters of Abu-Jamal, was scheduled to take place on April 15 at the Remote Lounge. For a week prior to the scheduled concert, the police pressured the club owner to cancel the event, but the owner stood firm. Then, two nights before the scheduled event, the police barged in on the club, issued 16 citations, involving thousands of dollars in fines, and escalated the threats against the owner. Fearing for his family and himself, the owner at this point cancelled the event. The event was promptly moved to Solidarity Center and was held with great enthusiasm, but with anger at the police action.
The case of Mumia Abu-Jamal will be heard on May 17 before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia. Mumia has his first real chance of winning a new trial in that court after being convicted of the murder of a policeman almost 25 years ago. The Fraternal Order of Police, the prosecution and their allies are doing everything possible to undermine that possibility.
It is in that context that the attack on the Remote Lounge must be responded to seriously, as it mirrors a long history of similar actions in Philadelphia. In that city, a scheduled event highlighting famed actor Danny Glover for April 24, Mumia’s birthday, at the Clef Club, was just moved because of similar police tactics.
Mumia concert shut down by NYPD
by LESLIE ANN MURRAY
Special to the Amsterdam News
Originally posted 4/26/2007
Supporters of Mumia Abu-Jamal congregated on the steps of City Hall on Monday to condemn the NYPD for what they claim was intimidating and issuing illegal citations to the club owner of the Remote Lounge on Bowery.
On April 15th, the New York City Collation to Free Mumia (NYCCFM) organized a benefit hip-hop concert for Mumia’s legal defense fund.
“The police engaged in a conspiracy to close this event to prevent a worthy cause” activist attorney Michael Tarif Warren said. Warren, who is the collation’s legal representative, added, “We need a fair hearing to air the legal improprieties” of the NYPD.
After receiving 16 citations, thousands of dollars in fines and allegedly malicious threats, the night club owner canceled the concert, two days before the scheduled event.
In a mad rush for time, the NYCCFM was forced to relocate the concert to the International Action Center (IAC) in Midtown.
On the infamous NYPD Rant blog, a slew of comments were posted by police officers informing cops about their illegal actions to shut down the hip-hop event.
One post on the blog read, “This f–ker should be dead, we should ruin this event and make life miserable for every f-ing Hollywood liberal scum liker that shows up, fry Mumia.”
Monica Morehead, coordinator for the Millions for Mumia Committee with the (IAC), suggested that the recent police repression of Mumia Abu-Jamal activists has been ignited because on May 17th, oral arguments for a new trial for Mumia will be heard in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Morehead said, “The movement to free Mumia will not be intimidated by any arms of this oppressive state, especially the police.” She continued, “The police are trying to discourage the movement.”
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DUE TO A WEEK LONG CAMPAIGN OF POLICE THREATS, INTIMIDATION AND BOGUS CITATIONS, THE OWNER OF THE REMOTE LOUNGE DECIDED THAT HIS CLUB COULD NO LONGER HOST “MUMIA 911”.
THE LOCATION OF THE SHOW CHANGED TO THE I.A.C. ON 55 WEST 17TH STREET BETWEEN 5TH AND 6TH AVENUES (5TH FLOOR) . ADMISSION PRICE WAS LOWERED TO $10
THE SHOW FEATURED the A-Alikes, Queen Godis, C Rayz Walz, Imessiah Soul, DCQ, Seeds of Wisdom, and Pat-Riot.
From Orie Lumumba
Friend of MOVE and member of the Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Coalition (NYC)
“ONA MOVE
The following are excerpts from a blog subscribed to by cops, titled “NYPD RANT”. Here NYPD cops exposed their plot to shut down the Remote Lounge, and threaten Mumia’s supporters.
Benefit for cop-killer Mumia this coming wknd on the Bowery
Found this and thought I’d pass it on: HIP HOP BENEFIT FOR MUMIA ABU-JAMAL AND THE MOVE 9 IN NYC The date is April 15 (Saturday). Just thought you’d like to know… 9th Pct. Cabaret Division OTA? Edited by: fwiw at: 4/8/07 22:10 |
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gruntcop Registered User Posts: 22 (4/8/07 22:14) Reply |
BULLS**T
HAMMER THEM TAKING YOU TO THE COMMAND OF THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF GUNS TO I SO LOVED!!! |
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Dept of Chaos Registered User Posts: 446 (4/8/07 23:01) Reply |
Re: BULLS**T
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CoopingProne Registered User Posts: 729 (4/8/07 23:05) Reply |
Re: BULLS**T
Quote: The Remote Lounge, 327 Bowery St, NYC
All other unions, and local business should know the extent of their involvement. find out what company supplies beer, liquor and food. inform them of this misdeed. anyone have any resources on that? “Es mejor morir de pie que vivir de rodillas.” – Emiliano Zapata. |
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Keystone Kop Registered User Posts: 1726 (4/9/07 0:01) Reply |
Ugh
I guess days off for the fifth will be cancelled.Maybe the Hells Angels will crash the party. Their HQ is right there. |
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bklyn cop Registered User Posts: 215 (4/9/07 0:22) Reply |
the unions
this is where our unions pba, dea, sba lba should have organized some sort of picketing…..this fuucker should be dead…..we should ruin this event and make life miserable for every f’ing hollywood liberal scumm licker that shows up…..fry mumia knowing bloomterd and kelly, they will probably have a detail to make sure no one is bothered who attends….. |
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bklyn cop Registered User Posts: 216 (4/9/07 0:25) Reply |
p.s.
that location where this is taking place The Remote Lounge should be hammered from now until that scumm mumia’s eyeball are bulging out of his f’ing head….. |
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BrooklynLager Registered User Posts: 339 (4/9/07 0:43) Reply |
Re: p.s.
I believe that’s I/v/o The Village Voice HQ… shocking! |
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syndicatep Registered User Posts: 1200 (4/9/07 2:54) Reply |
Re: p.s.
Bump this to the top. ———- |
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Rob Roy 777 Registered User Posts: 560 (4/9/07 5:56) Reply |
Re: p.s.
I AM SURE that on the night in question, the streets for blocks around this dive will be loaded with pimped-out Escalades (of course), Jags, Lexuses, Beemers and other fashionable rides of the “hip-hop community,” not to mention the pricey cars of all of the bleeding-heart liberal glitterari (including many elected and appointed alleged public servants) who will turn out to show their concern for social justice, members of the media who seem to think that Mumia and the efforts to spring him are a BIG STORY (as opposed to the ongoing pain and struggles of the murdered and martyred Officer Faulkner’s family, which most of them dismiss as YESTERDAY’S NEWS), and the assorted publicity-seeking trendoids, fashonistas, social climbers, club-hoppers, networkers, live wires, groupies (M/F/and GLBT) and other party-crashers attracted by the presence of celebrities and the media like flies to shyte. The state Vehicle and Traffic Law is a nice thick book. Here is a chance to see how creatively it can be applied. If a car is even 1/2 inch more than 12 inches from the curb = SUMMONS. If there is ANY kind of obstruction of the rear license plate (particularly the flashy, flashing lighted frames popular with the pimp set and the rappers who think these guys are cool and want to emulate their smooth “style”) = SUMMONS. Any obstruction of the front or rear windows (especially excessive tinting or big decals proclaiming how phat the driver and his ride are, both “faves” of the hip-hop set) = SUMMONS. Pumped-up sound system blasting out alleged “music” at excessive volume levels = SUMMONS. Driver blabbing away on his cell phone while attempting to drive = SUMMONS. Anybody who needs to write few tags to appease a numbers-crunching boss — here’s your chance. I AM SURE that our Hip-Hop Maya, a/k/a Grandmaster Mike B, the Commissioner, and Martha E. Stark (the Commissioner of the city Finance Department) will be deeply appreciative of your efforts to swell the city’s coffers. |
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Interceptor999 Registered User Posts: 188 (4/9/07 6:04) Reply |
Re: p.s.
SLAM THESE ANIMALS. For God and Country. |
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CoopingProne Registered User Posts: 730 (4/9/07 8:56) Reply |
Re: p.s.
Quote: I guess days off for the fifth will be cancelled.>: Maybe the Hells Angels will crash the party. Their HQ is right there.
the 9th pct covers it. it’s up by 2nd and Bowery. the 6th and 5th will get sucked in by boundries. I would hope our leaders will put the whole friggin task force in play. checkpoints on every single roadway. please alert the Chinese over there to RUN AWAY!! “Es mejor morir de pie que vivir de rodillas.” – Emiliano Zapata. |
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newsdaylies Registered User Posts: 2171 (4/9/07 9:19) Reply |
protests?
is there any demonstration by law enforcement? i would go. “our nation watches as our city champions a drunk driver who attacked our police officers outside of a den of drugs and prostitution”- Newsday Lies |
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PDSQUADLT Registered User Posts: 168 (4/9/07 16:40) Reply |
Re: protests?
Maybe the SOL in the 9th Precinct should gather his troops and make a visit to the location with the SLA a day or two prior to check on all required permits and licenses. The FD should also show up the night of the event to check on any overcrowding and if they have adequate emergency exits and to ensure they are not blocked. Vice could also have an undercover or two hit the spot to see if they are serving underage patrons. Someone else mentioned task force and roadblocks, all great ideas. The boro task forces and Auto Larceny Unit’s have a “plate reader” which is able to read license plates while on the move. It can tell you within seconds if a vehicle is stolen, if the registration is expired and it will give the information on the registered owner, suspended license, warrant etc. A little show of force at the Remote Lounge is definitely called for that night. |
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BROOM Registered User Posts: 3770 (4/9/07 17:01) Reply |
Re: protests?
Never gonna happen! You haven’t got any bosses that will risk a complaint of selective enforcement or harassment! Many years ago you could raid any dump you liked! Those days are dead and buried! The once proud Police Dept. of the City of NY is dead; it just doesn’t know enough to lie down! “I’m not just giving you the word; I’m giving you the law!” – Lt. Joe Costa |
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newsdaylies Registered User Posts: 2173 (4/9/07 17:44) Reply |
Re: protests?
I think it would be a nice show of solidarity if we notified our department of intent to protest this event. and of course, we follow through and protest. we bring signs and video cameras to protect ourselves. and maybe a little kevlar, too. “our nation watches as our city champions a drunk driver who attacked our police officers outside of a den of drugs and prostitution”- Newsday Lies |
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fwiw Registered User Posts: 76 (4/9/07 21:35) Reply |
Re: Benefit for cop-killer Mumia this coming wknd on the Bow
I found some interesting intel on one of the “bands” playing there that night, a group called A-Alikes. This is what “Ness” from their band said: No wonder they’re doing a benefit for a cop-killer… The whole interview: |
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rattlesnake316 Registered User Posts: 405 (4/9/07 21:44) Reply |
Re: Benefit for cop-killer Mumia this coming wknd on the Bow
i bet half of the crowd will be fvckin nyu liberal rich kids who want to be accepted by these cop hating savages.fvck them all they don’t comply or want to fight show them you are the boss, a medical treatment, a couple hours in Bellevue then back to the sh for processing then some ot in your check. to bad some Bronx party hats cant be issued oh i forgot the collar getting dped |
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fwiw Registered User Posts: 77 (4/9/07 22:09) Reply |
It gets better (worse)
Go to: Video they made of themselves pretending to beat up cops… |
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10 08 Registered User Posts: 2714 (4/10/07 11:45) Reply |
Maybe
UTO THE FOLLOWING SHOULD REPORT TO…. VICE |
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10 08 Registered User Posts: 2716 (4/10/07 12:22) Reply |
In case anyone needs this information…
As a public service to RANT readers…. LIQUOR COMPLAINTS ONLINE REPORT UNLICENSED CABARETS/DISCOS TO REPORT BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS…. |
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