Not Guilty! Activists Acquitted!

12 protesters involved with the Action Committee of Non-Status Algerians (CASS) were acquitted of mischief in relation to the occupation of the Immigration Minister’s offices in downtown Ottawa on May 29, 2003, more than two-and-a-half years ago. See the court pics, demo in front, read about the victory! Go Here Photo: The victorious defence lawyers: Yavar Hameed (l) of Ottawa, with Denis Barette and Pascal Lescarbeau of Montreal.

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