That's a picture of anti-war activist Carol Fisher who was arrested January 28 for posting the poster she's seen holding in Cleveland Heights, OH. The police proceeded to rough her up and then charge her with felonious assault.
Recently, she was convicted of those charges despite the fact that her defense was not allowed to introduce all of its evidence. Judge Timothy McGinty then ordered her to undergo a psychological exam as a part of the pre-sentencing investigation using the t-shirt she was wearing as proof of her mental instability.
For what would normally be a $100 fine for illegally posting posters on city property, Fisher now faces 36 months in prison for the two assault charges, and the judge told her that if she is not prepared to apologize at her sentencing, she should "bring your toothbrush with you."
It's ridiculous for the police to claim that a frail 53 year-old woman assaulted them. What do they do when they come across real criminals, piss their pants? This conviction is laughable and this woman certainly doesn't deserve to serve any time in jail. Free Carol Fisher.
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