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=o= Late breaking news on the pedestrians's case!
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=> To: sf-critical-mass[at]cycling.org, sfbike[at]cycling.org
=> From: Sean Patrick Worsey <worsse00[at]dons.ac.usfca.edu>
=> Date: Thu, 2 Apr 1998 11:22:14 -0800 (PST)
=> Subject: Eugene Hill-Case Dismissed!

CASE DISMISSED!

After nine long months the San Francisco District Attorney's
office has finally seen fit to dismiss all charges against
Mr. Eugene Hill.

Recall that Eugene was the courageous pedestrian who, during
the July 25, 1997, Critical Mass ride, attempted to take
photographer Bennett Hall's camera to the media, after
belligerent police officers committed a battery upon Mr. Hall,
illegally placed him under arrest and illegally seized his
camera.  For this, Eugene was tackled, handcuffed, pepper
sprayed and beaten with a baton (in that order).  Sadly, the
District Attorney's Office prosecuted the victim, instead of the
Rogue officers.

I would like to thank all of my friend's in the bicycling
community for their support in defending Eugene, especially Mark
Motyka who provided invaluable help in preparing the defense.
In the end, the overwhelming evidence of Eugene's innocence
convinced the prosecutor that he wouldn't have a chance in front
of a jury of twelve ordinary citizens.
  
Thanks 
Sean Worsey