Justice for Jason

On February 3, 2008 Jason Vassell was the target of a racist hate crime. Since then he has been further victimized by a racist prosecution. We, a coalition of community organizations, students and faculty, seek your support in challenging this racist prosecution.

Past Events for Justice for Jason

Past Events for Justice for Jason:

June 1st 2010: Pre-Trial Hearing
March 2nd 2010: Status Hearing First Hearing in over 6 months!
February 3rd 2010: Vigil For Justice for Jason
September 9th 2009: Community BBQ for Justice for Jason
August 6th 2009: Status Hearing on Motion for Discovery
July 15th 2009: Update from the Committee for J4J
March 7th 2009: Organizer Retreat/Pot-Luck
February 3rd 2009: DAY OF SHAME
- National Call-In Day
- Rally and Vigil at UMass!
February 18th 2009: Pre-Trial Hearing
February 21st 2009: Silent Auction for J4J
January 15th, 2009: Pre-Trial Hearing
DA Asks for Location Change
December 29th 2009: Defense files Motion to Dismiss
December 31st 2008: Pre-Trial Hearing
December 15th: 2008: UMass Faculty Press Conference Supporting Jason Vassell
November 19th 2008: Rally for Justice for Jason in Northampton, MA
October 23rd 2008: Jam for Justice for Jason
September 8th 2008: Pre-Trial Hearing
August 15 2008: Pre-Trial Hearing for John Bowes
July 25th 2008: Pre-Trial & Status Hearing: 150 Community Members Pack the Courthouse
May 12th 2008: Press Conference for Justice for Jason
March 12th 2008: Rally For Justice for Jason