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POSTED BY: The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

DESCRIPTION:  Press Release about Paul Watson's trial in Canada

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
3107A Washington Blvd.
Marina del Rey, CA. 90292
USA
Telephone: (310) 301-7325
Fax: (310) 574-3161

Internet Representative:
Nick Voth
<nvoth@estreet.com>

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Date: August 28, 1995

Dear Friend and Ally,

We are contacting you to inform you of Captain Watson's impending trial 
in September and to ask for your help in creating a powerful and 
concentrated public awareness campaign and legal defense fund on his 
behalf. As you know, Captain Watson of the Sea Shepherd Conservation 
Society has always been on the front-lines of the battle for the natural 
world. From whales and plankton in the worlds oceans, to elephants, 
wolves and old-growth forests on the Earth, this is a man who has led all 
volunteer crews to do what is necessary to protect endangered marine 
wildlife worldwide. He has been extremely effective in saving lives, 
creating awareness and inspiring others to join the fight for what is left of 
this incredible water planet. Now, the Canadian government is trying to 
break Paul Watson and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society 
financially, and put Paul Watson in PRISON for the rest of his life!

The charges against him by the Canadian government: Two counts of 
"mischief" for "endangering the life and property of the Spanish and 
Cuban fishermen" with a possible life sentence for each, and one charge 
of "endangering the life of his crew" (another possible ten years) even 
though not one of his crew members felt threatened or endangered. All of 
these charges stem from Paul Watson's efforts to protect an endangered 
species of fish by ordering Spanish and Cuban fishing boats to leave the 
Grand Banks area of the eastern Canada in 1993 - two years prior to 
Canada forcefully (at gun point!) doing the same thing!

Captain Watson needs our help, and the help of any activists, 
journalists, letter writers and organizations that you can enlist on his 
behalf. The cost of the legal battle will be enormous. The prosecution has 
spent vast amounts of money to prepare this case, flying in witnesses 
(First Class), using their best and most experienced lawyers and advisers. 
On the other hand, Captain Watson has to provide his own defense with 
very limited funding. And lets not forget: No matter who wins this case, 
there is sure to be an appeal that will be a least as costly and time 
consuming. Costs for the trial this September have been estimated 
around USD100,000 -- as of today, the costs are at USD50,000. Maybe 
you or someone that you know can help even the costs? Are there other 
people or groups that you can inform about this travesty of justice? Do 
you know anyone that would write a letter, organize a letter writing 
event, and/or make a donation?  Could you set up an information table 
in a public area and let people know what has happened, and try to get 
their assistance? Do you have friends (locally or otherwise) that would be 
interested in helping or passing on the information? Is there an 
environmental or animal-rights group that you think might be willing to 
get involved in this, at any level?  If Sea Shepherd is to survive, the time 
is now for YOU to get involved.

We are also forming a network to mobilize demonstrations at Canadian 
Embassies and Consulates, worldwide on Friday September 8th. Could 
you spearhead an event like this in your area? You could get together 
your friends, fellow activists and colleagues to go to the nearest 
consulate/embassy in you area anytime on the 8th, 11th or 12 of 
September.  A protest would constitute putting together banners and 
signs that read "Free Paul Watson" or "Boycott Canada," maybe set up a 
table alongside the demonstration for people to write letters, etc. Know 
the facts so you can answer the questions of the press!! Contact our 
office by FAX (310) 574-3161 for specific information.

There is still almost 1 week to plan and prepare for this day, with your 
help it can be done. Will you help this defender of wildlife? Will you five 
some of you time to help a man that has given most of his life to the 
preservation of the natural world? Are you willing to pass out information 
to others about this if we give you an information sheet to copy? Can you 
contact the press. do you have contacts that might be able and willing to 
assist in any of the capacities listed above? Or maybe in ways we have 
not even thought of. Now is the time, please don't wait.

If you feel passionate enough about the Earth and the Animals to get 
involved with this, please contact our office by FAX. This has come at a 
time when we are still trying to keep all of our other SSCS projects afloat. 
On behalf of Captain Watson, and all of those creatures whose lives he 
has saved and will save in the future, we want to thank you for you 
concern and involvement.

Please contact the Protest Coordinator in the country closest to you:

Main Coordinator: Chuck Swift, (310) 310-7325, FAX (310) 574-3161
New York, USA - James Hansen, (212) 966-5244, FAX (212) 925-8715

Germany: Cologne/Bonn - Mari Herbold/Thomas Muller 
                Tel: (0221) 518-862, FAX (0221) 510-7260

Australia: Melbourne - Jon Sumby, Tel/Fax 61-3-9482-4668


For Direct Donations;

U.S. Bank Account:
500 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA., 90401
Account # 124-359908
ABA# 122000218
Account Rep: Shelli Jamie, (310) 319-2113

German Bank Account:
Okobank
Bronnerstrabe 9, 60313 Frankfurt/main,
Stichwort: Sea Shepherd
Kuntonummer: 251259   Bankleitzahl: 50090100


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