i want to know what it said on the seized sweatshirt ...
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Philly AR activists home raided by FBI
Urgent: Please Forward Everywhere!
Home of Philadelphia Activists Raided by FBI
At approximately 6 am, Thursday, October 28th 2004, a residence at 5018 Hazel Ave, Philadelphia, Pa, 19143 was served a warrant and raided by ~16 agents from The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.
The Warrant was signed by United States Magistrate Arlander Keys of the Northern District Justice of Illinois. The warrant was served by Special Agent Jeremy Ashcroft of Illinois Terrorism Task Force and was directed towards SHAC-USA and a the Prominent Philadelphia area animal rights organization "Hugs For Puppies."
After gaining entry to the home the agents seized:
2 computers
Dozens of disks/ software
Cell phones of the residents
various flyers
various books
spray paint
1 sweat shirt
+misc. items
It is alarming that a warrant was served when there has been little direct action in the Chicago area in the past year and that FBI Terror Agents form the Illinois District would try and draw a connection between Philadelphia Activists and Chicago area actions. Even more alarming is the fact that Terror Agents would serve a
warrant and raid the residence of reported members of a group called "Hugs For Puppies." Hugging puppies is most certainly the antithesis of terrorism!
If you can offer legal assistance, donate $$ to get these activists new
computers or cell phones, or can help in any way please call Maryanne at 201-532-1993.
thank you'
Maryanne
