BIKEAMICI.ORG

I would like to help people know of a great new organization BIKEAMICI.ORG, begun as a result of this case but completely separate from me, and with the intention of carrying on well beyond it. Their first project is to help fund the writing of an independent brief for the appellate court supporting cycling civil rights, on behalf of cyclists coast to coast and beyond. They will also possibly contribute toward the costs of the district court transcript (estimated at $1400-$1600) due to be complete this month. I fully appreciate their efforts, and hope a lot of individuals and bike organizations in particular can come on board in support, whatever the contribution amount. The breadth of support is the really important thing. Please have a look, and thanks!

http://www.bikeamici.org

POLICE HARASSMENT documented by Missouri driver Brett Darrow

This case is similar for the aggressive manner of the officer, the sense of entitlement to harass, the domineering and arbitrary power, lack of probable cause, and the intent and willingness to concoct completely false charges. Fortunately for the driver, a previous abuse of his civil rights led him to install a continuously running video camera in his car. You can read the dialog and view the video here:

http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/19/1961.asp