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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
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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

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