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New arrests in Goteborg.

Solidarity Group GBG | 22.10.2001 19:58

UPDATE FROM GÖTEBORG
NEW ARRESTS ACROSS SWEDEN IN THE AFTERMATH OR THE GOTHEMBURGH PROTESTS LAST JUNE.

On Tuesday morning the 16th of October,17 people in several cities and towns across Sweden were arrested in pre- dawn raids at their homes. The arrests were in conjunction with the riots at the EU Top Meeting in Gothenburg this past June. This is the "second phase" of the judicial proceedings in the aftermath of the Gothenburg riots. The final trial in the "first phase" that against the critically gunshot wounded 19-year old Hannes Westerberg recently ended. Upon
arrest for the crimes of "violent rioting" and "incitement to riot" the detainees were transported to Gothenburg. An additional 3 individuals are arrested in their absence and
are currently being sought after by the police. Of the 17, 2 were released the same day after admitting guilt. The rest are awaiting arraignment. The oldest arrested was born in
1977.

The arrests were based primarily on police video materials from the riots in June. Other evidence used include witness testimonies and surveillance intelligence. During the next 9
months, the police expect to initiate an additional 60 - 80 cases in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland as well as Germany. The arrestees were from the following locations in Sweden; Linköping, Norrköoping, Malmöe, Sundsvall, Uppsala, Örebro, Jönköping and Stockholm. The Gothenburg Solidarity Group has the names of the arrested. Arraignment of the
arrested must occur on or before Friday the 19th of October.

TRIAL OF THE GUNSHOT WOUNDED 19 YEAR OLD
Hannes W.s trail has now reached the conclusion of it's first stage. Hannes declared remorse for his actions but demanded an impartial investigation into the shooting
incident and the police involved. The initial verdict
against Hannes will be made public in a weeks time.

THE OTHER TRIALS
Most of the people arrested in connection with the riots in Gothenburg have gone through the appeal stage of the judicial process. One German citizen was found innocent and released. The rest have had their sentences confirmed by the
appeals court, some have been judged with harder sentences as more video evidence of their alleged participation in the riots have been found, a very few have had their sentences reduced.

STILL IN JAIL
4 people are still in police custody since the riots in June. Although convicted in the first appeals court, none have been transported to prison as the Swedish prison system has no vacancies at the moment. This prolonged jailing has been criticised by many human rights groups around the world as inhumane punishment. These prisoners are allowed visits by relatives, but others are still denied access. They are allowed to receive books, cards, letters and money - but as time goes on people are sending them fewer and fewer things! Please take the time to write to your comrades and contribute with books in English and German! Money is also greatly appreciated! The detained individuals are:

Paul Robinson, 33 yrs, London, UK. Sentence: 12 month
S.S., 20 yrs, Germany. Sentence: 18 month (SS was also gunshot wounded)
J-B.B., 25 yrs, Berlin, Germany. Sentence: 24 month
Luigino Longo, 43 yrs, Oslo, Norway (Italian citizen). Sentence: 24 months

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Tel: +46 (0)733-164296
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