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37 Co-defendants Began Trial in Columbus, GA on July 8, 2002 for Actions on the Ft. Benning base, November 2002 to Close the infamous School of the Americas (renamed the "Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation").
On July 12,
fifteen were sentenced to 6 months in federal prison.
14 were sentenced to 3 months.
7 (first-timers) received 6 months probation.
1 case was acquitted.
Photos by
Linda Panetta
(for permission to reproduce call: 215/473-2162)

Defendants carry coffins and
crosses to the courthouse

Defendants gather on the steps of
courthouse while family and friends offer their support and
blessings



Defendants Fr. Louie Vitale,
Michael Sobol, Mary Dean, Sr. Kathleen Desautels & Michael
Pasquale

Defendants: Lisa Hughes, Shannon
MacManimon & Fr. Bill O'Donnell

Defendants: Rae Kramer & Kathy
Boylan Shields

Defendants: Fr. Louie Vitale,
Michael Sobol, Mary Dean, Sr. Kathleen Desautels & Michael
Pasquale with former POC, Ann Tiffany

Defendant: Janice Sevre-Duszynska

Defendant: Sr. Kathleen Desautels

Attorney Bill Quigley

