The statement below was released by the National Committee to Free the Cuban Five.
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Sept.7, 2010 |
National Committee To Free The Cuban Five
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On the 12th anniversary of the Cuban Five’s arrest:
National Press Conference to call for the Cuban Five’s freedom
Tele-Press ConferenceTHURSDAY, SEPT. 9, 12:00 NOON Eastern TimeCall-in Information: 1 (847) 413-2425, Confirmation #: 934-0769 (please call five minutes prior)
An important press conference will be held on Sept. 9, 2010, timed to coincide with the 12th anniversary of what supporters call “12 years of unjust imprisonment for opposing terrorism.” The Five — Gerardo Hernandez, Ramon Labañino, Antonio Guerrero, Fernando Gonzalez, and Rene Gonzalez — were arrested on Sept. 9, 1998 and have been imprisoned for 12 years for the “crime’ of trying to stop terrorist attacks on their homeland, Cuba.
SPEAKERS:
- Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, former advisor to Colin Powell
- Wayne Smith, former chief, U.S. Interests Section in Havana
- Heidi Boghosian, executive director, National Lawyers Guild
- Andres Gomez, director, Antonio Maceo Brigade (member organization of
La Alianza Martiana coalition)
- Brian Becker, director, A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition
- Mara Verheyden-Hilliard, co-founder, Partnership for Civil Justice
- Gloria La Riva, coordinator, National Committee to Free the Cuban Five
TO JOIN THE PRESS CONFERENCE
Please dial the phone number five minutes prior to the start of the conference call and enter your passcode. If you have any problems entering the phone conference, call 415-821-6545 or 415-312-6042. TO ARRANGE INTERVIEWS AFTER THE CONFERENCE CALL 415-821-6545.
AUDIO RECORDING
You can listen to the audio recording immediately after the press conference, in the next 24-hour period. Dial: (630) 652-3041, Passcode: 9340769#
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Or call: 415-312-6042
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Free the Cuban Five Now! Allow the families’ visits! Grant entry visas to Adriana Pérez and Olga Salanueva!
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