Quincy 4 Trial Begins June 18th

UPDATE ::: The criminal case against the four victims will be held at Quincy District Court beginning on Monday, June 18 and probably will run for at least three days.


We need your help again: show your support for the Quincy 4 by filling the courtroom. We need to make a strong show of support for the Quincy 4 and send a clear message that these abuses will not be tolerated, and to demand that these victims of police brutality will be cleared of all false charges! The Quincy 4 has stood up for their community -- now it's time for you to stand up for them. Say no to police misconduct!

We are signing people up for shifts from 9am-1pm and 2pm-5:00 pm, for Monday 6/18, Tuesday 6/19, and Wednesday 6/20.



Monday June 18th

-- Morning 9:00am-1:00pm

-- Afternoon 2:00pm-5:00pm



Tuesday June 19th

-- Morning 9:00am-1:00pm

-- Afternoon 2:00pm-5:00pm



Wednesday June 20th

-- Morning 9:00am-1:00pm

-- Afternoon 2:00pm-5:00pm



LOCATION:

Quincy District Court

1 Dennis Ryan Parkway, Quincy Center

(Red Line to Quincy Center)



Please contact lisette@cpaboston.org with your contact information if you are planning on making any/all of these shifts! (also, so that you can be notified if there is any scheduling change (as it happens))

Keep an eye out for more updates regarding when the trial dates!



For more information and up-to-date announcements, please visit:
http://www.quincy4.com // http://www.myspace.com/thequincy4
Or contact: justice@cpaboston.org / 617-357-4499





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Background:



The four young Chinese American victims (Karen, Quan, Tat, and Howard) were coming home from a Chinese engagement party on the night of April 30, 2006. They were first questioned by a state trooper near the Super 88 Market. While standing and talking to the state trooper, a Quincy police car pulled up. Without warning, a police officer jumped out and pepper-sprayed three of them directly in the eyes at close range.



Karen, who is just over five feet tall, was tackled by three male officers; receiving a black eye, a swollen face, and bruises from the attack. Another victim was knocked unconscious. Throughout the incident, the police officers repeatedly yelled at the victims, used profanities, and called them derogatory names. The four were then taken to the police station in handcuffs and falsely charged with resisting arrest and/or disorderly conduct. They now have a criminal record detrimental to their futures and could face jail sentences if convicted. Karen Chen and Joanna Ng, a witness to the incident, have filed formal complaints of police misconduct with the Quincy Police Department.



The Quincy Police took the four innocent Asian Americans to the police station in handcuffs and falsely charged them with resisting arrest and/or disorderly conduct. If convicted, they may face jail sentences of up to 2.5 years and a criminal record detrimental to their future.

Over 150 people attended the first community meeting that was held on May 21, 2006 in show of support and solidarity for the Quincy 4. Since that first meeting, Karen Chen and Joanna Ng, a witness to the incident, have filed formal complaints with the Quincy Police Department about the police misconduct. The complaint is now being investigated by the FBI.