http://www.justiceforjason.org And an end to Hate Crimes Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:07:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We will be holding a SILENT VIGIL in support of Jason Vassell at John Bowes' Pre-Trial Hearing Friday, August 15th at 9 am at the Hampshire District Court (205 State Street) in Belchertown MA. WEAR YOUR 'JUSTICE FOR JASON' T-SHIRT over appropriate court attire. If you don't have a t-shirt, we ... http://www.justiceforjason.org/archives/26 This afternoon [7/24/08] before the hearing got started we gave the new prosecutor a letter detailing all the items we've received so far and all the items that we've yet received and to which we feel we are entitled.  (Both state and federal law requires a prosecutor to turn over ... http://www.justiceforjason.org/archives/25 Save the date & ask for time off work... Pre-Trial Hearing for Jason Vassell Thurs. 7/24/08, 2pm Hampshire Superior Court (15 Gothic Street, Northampton MA) For info about carpools from the Boston area, contact justiceforjason@gmail.com  This will be an important pre trial hearing for Jason Vassell, and it will provide an opportunity for opposing counsel to ... http://www.justiceforjason.org/archives/22 STUDENT/FACULTY GROUP DEFEND UMASS AMHERST JUNIOR.GROSS MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE ALLEGED. COMMUNITYPETITION CALLS ON PROSECUTOR TO REEVALUATE CHARGES. jason_press_conference_release51208.doc To:                   All MediaFor:                  Immediate Release, May12, 2008                                                                                                                            AMHERST, MA –A group representing students and faculty of ... http://www.justiceforjason.org/archives/19 If you haven't been following the case involving Jason Vassell and the uncharged assailants, here are a few stories recently published by the press after the arraignment on April 15th.  We strongly encourage you to attend the upcoming press conference to hear the facts and find out what we can all ... http://www.justiceforjason.org/archives/16 Press Conference: Justice for Jason Vassell Monday May 12, 2008, at 11 a.m.Massachusetts Room, Mullins Center, UMass Amherst Open to the PublicThe press conference, featuring faculty and students, will raise awareness about the status of Jason Vassel's case prior to Mr. Vassell upcoming pre-trial hearing (schedule for July 24, 2008).     Your presence and support ... http://www.justiceforjason.org/archives/15 Tuesday, April 15, there is an arraignment for Mr. Jason Vassell, the victim of a racial hate crime at UMass Amherst - we NEED you to attend in support of Jason! There is a carpool leaving from the UMass Amherst Southwest Cafe *and* the Student Union at 1pm tomorrow. Please ... http://www.justiceforjason.org/archives/14 JUSTICE for JASON RALLY WED March 12th, 12-1pmStudent Union Steps at UMass AmherstOn Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, Jason Vassell, a twenty-three year old African American student at the University of Massachusetts, was arrested and charged with two counts of assault with intent to murder and two counts of aggravated assault and ... http://www.justiceforjason.org/archives/13 Justice for Jason Vigil Tonight (February 27) at 6-7PM Malcolm X Cultural Center (Below Berkshire DC of Southwest UMass Amherst) On Sunday, February 3, 2008, Jason Vassell, a twenty-three year old African American student at UMass, was arrested and charged with two counts of assault with intent to murder and two counts of aggravated ... http://www.justiceforjason.org/archives/12 We welcome the recent (February 10th) communication to the community from Chancellors Cole and Terry. Our administrators seek to “enlist the help” of us all in protecting and enhancing our shared values of decency, justice, and civility which they correctly perceive as being threatened by a recent series of ugly ... http://www.justiceforjason.org/archives/1