(This has been distributed by George Donnelly, who has been working with Kokesh and Poe. To our knowledge we are the first site to publish this press release.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contacts
For N.A. Poe: Vanessa Maria radpolitics@gmail.com (215) 8398814
For Adam Kokesh: Lucas Jewell lucas@adamvstheman.com (904) 2007016
Philadelphia Activists Arrested, Framed and Denied Bail for
Speaking Out in Favor of Marijuana Legalization
(Philadelphia, PA, May 22, 2013) — Comedy activist troupe "The Panic Hour” and activist advocate
Shield Mutual are supporting a rally Thursday May 23, 2013 at the James A. Byrne federal courthouse
at 601 Market St. in Philadelphia that will demand the immediate and unconditional release of activists
Adam Kokesh and N.A. Poe from federal prison.
More than two hundred friends and allies of Kokesh and Poe are expected at the rally, which runs
concurrent with Kokesh and Poe's 1:30PM detention hearing.
At 2:30PM, representatives of Kokesh and Poe will hold a press conference on the steps of the Byrne
courthouse to address these events.
Kokesh and Poe were arrested on Saturday, May 18, 2013 while speaking to a permitted marijuana
legalization rally at Independence Mall National Historic Park in center city Philadelphia, in a space
specifically designated for free speech. They are being framed on felony charges of assaulting a federal
officer, despite overwhelming video footage to the contrary.
“They just came after Adam [Kokesh] and N.A. Poe, the organizer of Smokedown the only two there out of hundreds present who were taken into custody,” said Michael Salvi, an observer of the rally.
At a preliminary hearing in front of US Magistrate Judge Thomas J. Rueter in the Byrne courthouse on
Monday, May 20, 2013, Kokesh and Poe were denied bail.
“We are not deterred. We will continue to fight to get our friends removed from federal custody and
continue to organize to legalize cannabis in Pennsylvania,” said Vanessa Maria, producer of “The Panic Hour.”
About N.A. Poe
N.A. Poe is a comedian, writer, and organizer who is active in the cannabis legalization movement, the
fight against drones, and abolishing the Federal Reserve. Poe uses comedy to express his ideas as the
host and executive producer of “The Panic Hour.”
About Adam Kokesh
Adam Kokesh is a former US Marine corporal and veteran of the Iraq War who is active for peace,
marijuana legalization and the right to keep and bear arms. Kokesh is the host of internet talk radio show “Adam vs The Man.”
About "The Panic Hour"
“The Panic Hour” is a comedy and activism troupe based in Philadelphia. “The Panic Hour” produces
street videos and an online talk show hosted by N.A. Poe. They also organize the monthly cannabis
legalization rally, Smoke Down Prohibition. http://www.ThePanicHour.com
About "Adam vs The Man"
“Adam vs the Man” is an internet talk radio show by Adam Kokesh about challenging authority,
sticking it to the man, and giving the millennial generation a voice. It’s also about living like a free,
dignified human being and loving it. https://www.AdamvsTheMan.com
About Shield Mutual
Shield Mutual is the agora’s first defense agency. We defend activists from government attack using
leadership and public relations. http://ShieldMutual.com
Further Information
Free Adam Kokesh Campaign: http://FreeAdam.net
Rally Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/109449985929057
Do you think Kokesh will go to jail for this, and if so, how long? I'm going to bet he'll get the bare minimum.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to tell. Hopefully not if we keep up the pressure.
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