[source: NativeNews; Tue, 26 Sep 2000 23:54:07 -0400] <<<<CAMP JUSTICE NEWS RELEASE 09-26-00>>>> **Please send this news release far and wide, especially to media sources <<<this is REALLY important>>> From: Camp Justice, Organizers, Leaders and Supporters of: "Camp Justice" and the "March for Justice" to White Clay, Nebraska Date: September 26, 2000 Contact: Spokespersons: Tom Poor Bear, Loren Black Elk, Webster Poor Bear, Tom Clifford Phones: 605-462-6302, 605-867-2244 or 605-867-2269 Fax: 605-462-6518 or 605-867-2609 Address: Camp Justice, c/o Tom Poor Bear, P.O. Box 823, Pine Ridge SD 57770 FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE 09-26-2000 __________________________________________ Camp Justice Warriors for Justice face charges on Friday, September 29th at 1:00pm They need Your Support NOW more than ever Six Camp Justice warriors for justice who are charged with failure to comply with a lawful order and obstruction of Justice by crossing into White Clay, Nebraska on July 3, 1999 to protest against unsolved murders, liquor sales and to reclaim White Clay are scheduled to appear again before Judge Charles Plantz in Sheridan County Court in Rushville, Nebraska on September 29th at 1:00pm Warriors for Justice still standing Strong are: former Oglala Sioux Tribal President John Steele, 52, Manderson, S.D.;. Webster Poor Bear, 49, Wanblee, S.D; Frank LaMere, 49, South Sioux City; Tom Poor Bear, 44, Wanblee, S.D.; and Benedict "Bennie" Black Elk, 36; Gary Moore, 36, Pine Ridge. They plan on asking the court to dismiss both charges and will argue that the order given was NOT a lawful order and should not been given. They intend to argue against court order and do not recognize the obstruction of justice order for many reasons, one being the fact that the officials along with our leaders were present and in consent of the planing of the March. An "intimidation order" is what it was. Camp Justice organizers ask supporters to attend or show support by faxing letters of support to Camp Justice at 605-462-6518 and to local media in their area. We need help with funding for our attorney, Jerry Matthews who has been working on behalf of Camp Justice from the beginning and has not charged us for legal services or profit. Thanks to help form our supporters we were able to give him a little bit of money, please send more for him if you can. Camp Justice is being prepared for the winter and we still need donations and supplies to help feed visitors, maintain the camp, buy calling cards, for transportation and to continue the occupation. We ask all supporters to send prayers and good thoughts for the Spirit of Darrell "Binky" Steele who recently passed. He and his family have been strong supporters of Camp Justice. Also, please continue to pray for Camp Justice organizer Faye Cedar Face & Charles Poor Bear who are struggling to heal from their surgeries. We all send special Birthday greetings to Harvey Arden, who advocates non-stop on the front lines for the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee (LPDC). Please show your support for Leonard's December Clemency now! Please visit the web sites below, send petitions, call or write the LPDC and your elected officials TODAY! Leonard Peltier Defense Committee (LPDC) PO Box 583 Lawrence, KS 66044 785-842-5774 www.freepeltier.org Clemency for Leonard Peltier. Sign the Petition. http://petitiononline.com/Clemency/petition.html Camp Justice and the weekly Walks for Justice to White Clay were established shortly after Wally Black Elk & Ron Hard Heart were brutally beaten, mutilated and found dead near the Nebraska/South Dakota border on June 8, 1999. They were last seen about 10:30 on June 6th walking from White Clay back to Pine Ridge. The reward for information leading to an arrest of the murderer(s) of Wally and Ron has been increased to $40,000. We are trying to get the reward increased to $50,000. Officials, including Attorney General Janet Reno and the FBI, will not release information in regards to the investigation. Camp Justice goals are to keep the pressure on local, state and federal law enforcement to solve the murders of Wally and Ron, to maintain a physical and spiritual presence at Camp Justice to ensure that no other beatings or murders occur, create a public awareness campaign within our tribe, the state, and on a national level regarding the issues of the disparity of justice that exists for our Lakota people, the criminal activity that is occurring in White Clay; i.e. underage drinking, prostitution, assaults, deaths from drunk driving, thefts, and murders, and to reclaim White Clay which clearly belongs to the Oglala Oyate by treaty. Camp Justice strives to work in a good way with the media and human and civil rights volunteers and organizations. Members of Camp Justice are continuing to assist with security and support to help protect the Sacred Cannupa and the Grass Roots elders, families and visitors occupying the Red Cloud Tribal Building to address issues of much corruption in Pine Ridge and throughout the homelands. Camp Justice will continue to stand United and Strong in our efforts to obtain the Justice and Accountability our nation deserves and expects. In the Spirit of Human & Civil Justice, Camp Justice Tom Poor Bear, Written and Presented on behalf of: Camp Justice Organizers, Volunteers and millions of Supporters protecting the Lakota Nation. Camp Justice & March for Justice Lakota Oyate Organizers: Spokespersons: Tom Poor Bear, Loren Black Elk, Webster Poor Bear, Tom Clifford Elder Spokespersons: Chief Oliver Red Cloud, Johnson Holy Rock, Ben Black Elk, Wayne Black Elk, Reggie & Faye Cedar Face, Ede Sherman, Dave Clifford, Jun Little, Alberta Black Bear, Chaz Little Bear, Moses Thunder Hawk, Lloyd Fire Thunder, Billy & Rose Beane, Robin Mesteth, Tony Brave, Lyman Red Cloud, Guy George Janis, Tuck LeBeau, Steve Little Sky, Vicky Thunder Hawk, Gary Moore, Sandra Matchen. Legal Advisors: Jerry Matthews, NSBA, 155517, Abourezk Law Firm, Native American Rights Fund Send Letters of Support, Donations and Supplies to: Camp Justice c/o Tom Poor Bear P.O. Box 823 Pine Ridge, SD 57770 Camp Justice c/o Fay Cedar Face (packages) 200 Eastridge Rd Pine Ridge, SD 57770 Web sites posting Camp Justice current updates: add your web site here: http://ishgooda.nativeweb.org/oglala/cj0.htm http://councilfire.com/campjustice.html [In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. section 107, this material is distributed without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving this information for non-profit research and educational purposes only.]