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Explosive Expression Art Auction a Huge Success
Explosive Expression Art Auction a huge success Sunday 18th October 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE USE
The public came out in
force to support those still facing charges from the state
terror raids of 15th October 2007. An art auction in
Wellington last night raised over $20,000.
"Thanks to
the amazing artists who donated their work for the cause,
and thanks to the hundreds of people who attended the
Explosive Expression exhibition over the week, the issue of
state repression of resistance is back under the spotlight
in Aotearoa," says October 15th Solidarity spokesperson
Peter Steiner.
The money raised in the auction will be
used to support the defendants and their families in the
on-going court case. This case results from the police and
government?s desire to silence dissent and crush any
movements who challenge the state.
"Meanwhile the
state continues to expand its own repressive power, holding
the select committee hearing on the Search and Surveillance
Bill on this second anniversary of the state terror raids,"
says Mr Steiner.
"The on-going court case resumes in
the Auckland High Court on Monday morning 19 October for
two more weeks of pre-trial hearings. Defendants in the case
are continuing the challenge to the crown case and the
October 15th Solidarity group demands that all charges are
dropped."
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