Charges filed on 26 protesters near Lewis
Posted : Saturday Oct 25, 2008 12:10:37 EDT
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Thurston County prosecutors have filed misdemeanor charges against 26 of the 42 anti-war demonstrators who were arrested at the Port of Olympia protesting Fort Lewis-Iraq war shipments.
Each of the 26 was charged Friday with one count of attempted disorderly conduct and one count of obstructing a law enforcement officer. Most of those charged were women.
For one week in November, protesters blocked shipments of Stryker vehicles and other military cargo from the Port of Olympia to Fort Lewis. The military equipment was used in the Iraq war.
Larry Hildes, a lawyer, said he was angry the charges were filed so close to the one-year statute of limitations running out.
Hildes said some of the women who were arrested Nov. 13 were forced to disrobe in plain view of policemen at the Olympia City Jail.
Thurston County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Jon Tunheim said the charges were brought against the 26 protesters after a review of video and photographic evidence and the police reports his officer had received.
Leave a Comment
Most Viewed Stories
- Marine scout snipers used Nazi SS logo
- Pentagon opens more military jobs to women
- How’s the PT uniform? Army wants to know
- Dining hall food to get healthy makeover
- Tricare pharmacy merger worries lawmakers
- PTSD counselor accused of faking war honors
- Miss. guardsman dies in Afghanistan
- Officer wants humanism officially recognized
- The ‘Stan: An officer’s unvarnished view
- Congress OKs 2nd warship for Philippines
- 3 arrested in pregnant spc.’s shooting death
- Amos sorry for Marine use of Nazi SS logo
Contests and Promotions
Enter our 2012 Red Carpet Contest!
Predict who will get the statues on Hollywood's big night and win a $200 Fandango Gift Card!
Click Here To Enter.
Win Tactical Night Vision Goggles!
Enter to Win the Military Times Sweepstakes!
Click Here To Enter.
Free Stickers
Click here and we'll send you a FREE AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ, VIETNAM, or DESERT STORM sticker.
Marketplace
Mil-Mall
VALOR and VISION: Heroes * Leaders * InnovationThis commemorative Military Times magazine, tells, in pictures and short essays, the story of our past decade at war.
Military Discounts
Save on your purchases!
In honor of your military service, you can find regular and name brand products at a special discount.







