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Catherina

(35,568 posts)
3. I haven't found any yet
Tue Jun 5, 2012, 02:29 PM
Jun 2012

I'm sorry that was so long.

I checked http://supportcece.wordpress.com/get-involved/ and a few other sites but didn't find anything. I'm sure they'll put out some information soon because her support is growing and people want to help.

There was a huge protest outside the jail today.


Several large messages were spray-painted on the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility during a late-night protest in support of Chrishaun "CeCe" McDonald, who was sentenced Monday for fatally stabbing a bar patron one year ago.

A 62-year-old protester was arrested in connection with the graffiti and is now being jailed without bail, according to Trans Youth Support Network, the advocacy group spearheading opposition to McDonald's prosecution in the killing of Dean Schmitz, 47.

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As county employees reported for work and citizens came and went, cleanup efforts were underway Tuesday morning to cover over the large letters painted on the building's walls and a pillar that demanded McDonald be freed. "It is the most damage for that building in terms of vandalism," said Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Lisa Kiava. She said the messages will be fully removed.

"Outraged supporters took to the streets, blocking traffic for over an hour in protest of the violent abuses McDonald has faced at the hands of our legal system," the support network said in a statement. The demonstrators made noise "loud enough to be heard within the facility" where McDonald had been held, the statement continued.

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http://www.startribune.com/local/157257575.html

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