JUSTICE for JASON RALLY

WED March 12th, 12-1pm

Student Union Steps at UMass Amherst

On 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 battery with a dangerous weapon. These charges stem from an altercation that Jason had with two white men, who were on campus for no legitimate purpose and provoked the confrontation by smashing Jason’s window and repeatedly referring to him as a "nigger." Although Jason never left the dormitory, he was the only one charged at first. While one of the perpetrators, John Bowes, was recently charged with two hate crimes and disorderly conduct, the other white man, Jonathan Bosse, has not been charged as of yet.

Rally Co-Sponsored by: Committee for Justice for Jason Vassell, UMass Amherst Student Government Association, ALANA (African,Latino,Asian, & Native American) Caucus, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc, Student Bridges & More. To be a co-sponsor email justiceforjason@gmail.com