July 8, 2011
ATTN: Judge Vanderet
Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center
210 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
We, the signors below, respectfully request that the court be lenient in its
sentencing of Steve Richardson. We know Steve Richardson to be an active and
dedicated member of our community. He is a leader in fighting for the rights
and protections of homeless people. He is a valuable advocate and an asset to
our community. He has been a role model for many of us in how committed he is
to changing the conditions that create poverty. We admire his strength. While
incarcerated, our community will feel the loss of his leadership and his
energy. Those who stand up for justice should be recognized for their courage
and be allowed to continue their important work.
Again, we request with all due respect that you take our voice into
consideration and allow him the minimum sentencing under the law.
Thank you,
Nosotros, los abajo firmantes, respetuosamente solicitamos que la Corte sea
clemente con la sentencia de Steve Richardson. Conocemos a Steve Richardson
como un miembro activo y dedicado de nuestra comunidad. El es un líder en la
lucha por los derechos y protecciones de las personas que viven en las calles.
El es un defensor valioso y un activo de nuestra comunidad. Él ha sido un
modelo a imitar para muchos de nosotros en su compromiso por transformar las
condiciones que crean la pobreza. Admiramos su fuerza. Mientras el este
encarcelado, nuestra comunidad sentirá la pérdida de su liderazgo y energía.
Aquellos que luchan por la justicia deberían ser reconocidos por su coraje y
debería permitírseles continuar con su importante trabajo.
Nuevamente, con el debido respeto solicitamos a usted que tome nuestras voces
en consideración y que le otorgue una sentencia mínima bajo la ley.
Gracias.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Becky Dennison
To: Becky Dennison
Cc: Pete White ; Steve Diaz ; Steve Richardson ; Deborah Burton ; Intern 2 ;
Eric Ares
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 3:49 PM
Subject: no turnout needed tomorrow for Dogon's hearing, but support letters
are needed!
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to send a quick update, since we have had a bunch of questions
about Dogon's sentencing hearing tomorrow. John, our attorney, has submitted a
motion to postpone this hearing, which will be heard tomorrow and it is 99%
sure to be granted. So, while a small group of us will be going, we don't need
broad turnout from supporters tomorrow afternoon. We will send the date that
is granted for the sentencing hearing and we will need courtroom supporters, as
well as personal testimony from a smaller group of people, on that date.
BUT - there is something you can do now to support the eventual sentencing
process. We are asking for as many organizations AND individuals that are
familiar with Dogon and his work in the community to submit letters describing
his character and contributions to our communities. These letters should not
focus on the details of the case, but on Dogon's positive traits and
contributions. The City Attorney has already submitted a sentencing memo
asking for the full nine year sentence and attacking Dogon's character, as well
as released a press release to do the same. These letters (and some of your
testimony) will be key to countering these accusations and demands to the
judge. There are two letters attached as examples.
Also, for those of you who have staff and members familiar with LA CAN and
Dogon's work, but not personal knowledge of his character and contributions,
you can use the attached petition that Union de Vecinos created to express
broad support for him and leniency in sentencing.
We will send out the sentencing hearing date as soon as we know it - we will
need the letters and petitions a day or two before that date, but the sooner
the better.
Thanks - once again - for the continued outpouring of support and solidarity.
Becky and LA CAN
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