19 November 07 - 13:16Olympia port protests. 2 cases could "Swamp" Court system

So seriously they only went after two and on misdemeanors and they whine it wil overload the courts ?

KXLY TV

Port protest cases could swamp Olympia municipal court
Associated Press
Last updated: Monday, November 19th, 2007 09:40:59 AM
OLYMPIA -- The Olympia city attorney's office has charged two anti-war demonstrators with misdemeanors for blocking military equipment at the Port of Olympia.
The two pleaded not guilty last week to charges of pedestrian interference, resisting arrest or obstructing a peace officer. If convicted they could face up to 90 days in jail.
City Attorney Tom Morrill says it remains to be seen whether all the people who were arrested will be charged in Olympia Municipal Court. The court only has two prosecutors and one judge.
Demonstrators didn't stop military equipment from Iraq from returning to Fort Lewis. But they say they succeeded in publicizing their message. More than 60 protester were arrested this month in clashes with police. No comments No trackbacks

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