Tim DeChristopher Sentencing Delayed
After being found guilty on two felony counts, Tim DeChristopher faces up to ten years in federal prison, as well as a $750,000 fine, but his sentencing which was originally set for June 23, 2011 has now been rescheduled for July 26, 2011 at 3pm.
From Peaceful Uprising:
By issuing another last-minute delay, Judge Dee Benson has made it clear that he is desperate to avoid public accountability for the persecution of peaceful climate justice activist Tim DeChristopher.
The new date is July 26th at 3pm. However, nationwide solidarity actions will proceed on June 23th.
This tactic did not work before. Tim’s trial was delayed nine times over a period of two years. They can reschedule the sentencing, but those fighting for a just and healthy world know that we cannot wait.
The prosecution in USA vs. TimDeChristopher never thought that they’d be in this position. They filed the outrageous charges thinking they’d deter others from addressing the government’s failure to protect a livable future for it’s citizens. Instead, they’ve ignited a movement, and it’s too late for them to turn back.
