Trial Begins for Sharpton, Other Sean Bell Verdict Demonstrators

Today, the Reverend Al Sharpton and others who demonstrated in a number of civil disobedience events around the city back in May went to court for the start of a non-jury trial. They were protesting the acquittals of three police detectives who fired 50 shots at unarmed Sean Bell and killed him in 2006, and Sharpton, who had promised to shut the city down by organizing the protests at bridges and tunnels, was arrested on May 7. Sharpton, who rejected an offer to plead guilty for time served (he was held for 5 1/2 hours), said, "We wanted to stop violence, not cause violence."

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By Jen Chung in News on October 6, 2008 6:00 PM

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HenryKrinkle

More tax dollars wasted on this nonsense. Just give this asshole a fine and be done with it...

berniegoetz

Great. More publicity. Aren't there any jaywalkers waiting for their day in court?

Snoopy

"That's why Obama is the house n....." Nice guy?

Big Al was told by those above him to keep a low profile until election day. Don't kid yourself. Where's the right reverend Jesse also? What's his take on the economy?