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.
08/06/2009: Status Hearing
Media Coverage from the 8/06/09 Status Hearing
The Valley Post: "Rally against Racism in Northampton" by Darren Lone Fight
CBS 3 Springfield: Justice for Jason by Liz Tufts
The Republican: Supreme Judicial Court Justice orders lower court to review ruling in Jason Vassell stabbing case by Nancy H. Gonter
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Community Mobilization for Jason’s Next Status Hearing
Supporters of Jason Vassell will be mobilizing outside the Hampshire Superior Court in Northampton on Thursday, August 6th at 2PM. Following the hearing, Jason’s lawyers will debrief the community on Judge Carhart’s decisions and the status of the case in general.
THURSDAY, August 6th @ 2PM
Hampshire Superior Court
15 Gothic Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Hampshire Superior Court
15 Gothic Street
Northampton, MA 01060
It is likely that the discussion will center around whether Carhart intends to have an evidentiary hearing prior to submitting a written report to the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts in support of his Discovery Order from late February. As you may recall, the prosecution appealed the Discovery Order. For a more detailed breakdown of the appeal process, check out our July update.
