Public figures urge judge to drop terrorism charges against activists who targeted Israeli arms manufacturer
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Summary
An open letter signed by around 100 public figures including Sally Rooney, Greta Thunberg, Steve Coogan, and Lord John Hendy KC warns against what they call a miscarriage of justice if four human rights defenders receive terrorism sentences for taking action against an Israeli arms manufacturer. The signatories urge Judge Jeremy Johnson to drop the 'terrorism connection' in the sentencing of Charlotte Head, Samuel Corner, Leona Kamio, and Fatema Zainab Rajwani — activists from the group known as the Filton 25 — arguing that the charges are unprecedented and unjust.
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In an open letter (published below) signatories urged Judge Jeremy Johnson to drop use of a 'terrorism connection' in Friday's sentencing of Charlotte Head, Samuel Corner, Leona Kamio, and Fatema Zainab Rajwani – part of a group of activists known as the Filton 25.
Public figures warn against 'unjust' terror sentences for Israeli arms site action - Artists for Palestine UK
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