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Weekly Round-Up
1. a. Hundreds Gather at the Governor's Office Calling on Him to Stand Up for Patients' Rights
b. DEA Raids Downtown Los Angeles Dispensary Following the Rally
ASA Chapter and Affiliate Meetings
2. Monday, October 15, Fresno: ***First Fresno ASA Meeting***
3. Tuesday, October 16, Sacramento: Sacramento ASA Meeting
4. Thursday, October 18, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting
5. Saturday, October 20, Los Angeles: Los Angeles ASA Chapter Meeting
6. Tuesday, October 23, San Francisco: San Francisco ASA Meeting
7. Wednesday, October 24, Oakland: East Bay ASA Meeting
Court Support
8. Monday, October 22, Sacramento: Bail Pending Appeal Hearing for Brian Epis
9. Monday, October 22, Sacramento: Status Conference for Jeff Sanderson & Alice Wiegand
10. Monday, October 22, Fresno: Preliminary Hearing for Nature's Medicinal Cooperative
11. Thursday, October 25, Sacramento: Arraignment for Mike Lombardo
12. Friday, October 26, Oakland: Arraignment for Tainted Inc. Defendants
Weekly Round-Up California
1. a. Hundreds Gather at the Governor's Office Calling on Him to Stand Up for Patients'
Rights
b. DEA Raids Downtown Los Angeles Dispensary Following the Rally
a. Hundreds Gather at the Governor's Office Calling on Him to Stand Up for Patients' Rights
a. On Thursday, over 300 medical cannabis supporters gathered from around the state to call on Governor Schwarzenegger to stand up for patients' rights and call on the Bush Administration to end the war on patients. The people began gathering in front of the Governor's over an hour before the event was scheduled. By the time the rally began, the crowd took up almost the entire block, spilling into the streets. During the rally, people were chanting, "support patients' rights, stand up and fight," and, "we're patients, not criminals!" Patients, providers, supporters, and concerned citizens held marquis-styled signs reading clever slogans such as, "Coming Soon: the Gov. in Terminate the DEA," "Coming Soon, the Gov. in End of DEA Days," and "The Gov. in Stop the Federal Predators."
Brian Perry, LA City Council Member, Dennis Zine's, staffer read a powerful statement at the rally saying, "this year has seen a dramatic increase in federal law enforcement activity surrounding medical cannabis, including raids, confiscation of medicine and plants, and indictments." Other speakers included a reading of a statement by Orange County Supervisor, Chris Norby, ASA Executive Director, Steph Sherer, Michael Martin, the former medical marijuana edible manufacturer who was recently raided by the DEA, and ASA California Campaign Director, Don Duncan. The rally ended on a somber note when the crowd went silent to hear federal inmate, Stephanie Landa, speak on a participant's speaker phone from jail.
Her speech further illustrated the need for the Governor to intervene in this dire situation. This year alone, the DEA has conducted at least 44 separate raids of patients and providers, more than twice that of the prior two years. Illustrating the breadth of these attacks, the DEA has conducted raids in no less than 10 counties across the state and has shut down entire regions of access to medical marijuana. Bringing a new dimension to the federal effort to undermine state law, letters were recently sent to more than 150 landlords in California, threatening asset forfeiture and criminal prosecution if they continued to lease to medical marijuana providers.
This rally culminated weeks of advocacy that resulted in more than 40,000 postcards sent to the Governor, as well as hundreds of phone calls and emails, all urging him to take action to defend patients’ rights. In addition to calling on the Governor to end the federal raids on patients and providers, advocates are seeking a directive from the Governor to local law enforcement discouraging cooperation with federal raids. Advocates are also urging Schwarzenegger to solicit support from Governors of other medical marijuana states in order to ward off federal interference. In August, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson sent a letter to President Bush after the DEA threatened state officials with criminal prosecution if they implemented the state-mandated medical cannabis distribution system.
Read more about the rally in the Associated Press, the Daily Breeze, and KSBY - NBC TV 6 (San Luis Obispo).
b. DEA Raids Downtown Dispensary Following the Rally
From California Campaign Director, Don Duncan
Yesterday, more than 300 medical cannabis patients and advocates rallied in front of the Governor's office in downtown Los Angeles demanding that he stand up for patients' rights and the will of California voters and lawmakers. Last night, the DEA and LAPD staged yet another raid a one of Los Angeles' collectives, the Arts District Healing Center (ADHC). More than 50 protesters turned out again to defend ADHC, which serves patients just blocks from City Hall.
It is disheartening to see our local police department continue to support these harmful and unnecessary raids – despite clear guidance from LAPD Veteran and City Council Member Dennis Zine and his colleagues that the City intends to regulate medical cannabis facilities instead of close them. It is crucial that City Council members move forward quickly with a proposed resolution calling on an end to cooperation between the LAPD and DEA on medical cannabis raids. The image of our police department has been battered of late by brutality and scandal. This city does not need to see the men and women who should be heroes doing the work of villains.
I was so proud of my fellow Angelinos and our guests from as far away as Rhode Island who stood up twice yesterday. It is a tremendous credit to local organizers that this constituency is so well trained and prepared to respond to an emergency on short notice. Americans for Safe Access (ASA) staff and volunteers leapt into action – sending hundreds of text messages and thousands of email alerts about the raid and protest less than one one half an hour after in began.
You can sign up for our emergency text message alert to be notified about DEA raids at www.AmericansForSafeAccess.org/RaidAlert
ASA Chapter and Affiliate Meetings activist
2. Monday, October 15, Fresno: ***First Fresno ASA Meeting***
Please join the newly formed Fresno ASA chapter for our inaugural meeting. We will be discussing the protocols for being an ASA chapter, local medical marijuana issues, including establishing an ID card program, and other important medical marijuana issues. If you are a medical marijuana patient, provider, concerned citizen, and supporter, please join us as we gather to improve safe access in Fresno!
When: Monday, October 15th at 7:00pm
Where: Fig Garden Regional Library
3071 W. Bullard Ave. in Fresno
For more information, contact Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess.org
3. Tuesday, October 16, Sacramento: Sacramento ASA Meeting
Join the Sacramento ASA Chapter as we hear a report of the mobilization to Los Angeles, discuss upcoming court dates, and talk about other pressing medical cannabis issues in our community.
When: Tuesday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Crusaders Hall
320 Harris Avenue, Suite H
Sacramento, CA
For more information, contact Lanette: cannacare@earthlink.net.
4. Thursday, October 18, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting
Please join the Humboldt County ASA chapter this month. We will be discussing the recent Arcata City Council meeting, and other important medical marijuana issues in our community. Read about the City Council meeting in the Eureka Reporter here.
When: Thursday, October 18th at 7:00pm
Where: Bayview Courtyard Complex at 550 Union St. in Arcata
For more information, contact HumboldtASA@gmail.com.
5. Saturday, October 20, Los Angeles: Los Angeles ASA Chapter Meeting
Please join Los Angeles ASA next Saturday at our Know Your Rights training. We are encouraging all of our members to come out and attend this important and special meeting.
When: Saturday, October 20th at 1:00pm
Where: Patients ID Center at 470 S. San Vicente
For more information, go to www.ASAAction.org.
6. Tuesday, October 23, San Francisco: San Francisco ASA Meeting
Come to the SF ASA meeting as we discuss the 350 Divisadero appeal, preparation for the Save our Friends:The Harvest Moon Celebration, and important San Francisco issues.
When: Tuesday, September 11 at 7:30pm
Where: Bowzer's Pizza, 371 11th St in San Francisco
For more information, contact Alex: aaafranco@yahoo.com.
7. Wednesday, October 24, Oakland: East Bay ASA Meeting
Join the East Bay ASA chapter this month. We will be debriefing on the rally, doing emergency response follow up, and will be discussing other important local issues.
Where: ASA Headquarters- 1322 Webster St. in Oakland (just 2 blocks from 12th St. Bart station)
When: Wed. the 24th at 7:00pm
Snacks and beverages will be provided.
For more information, contact Rebecca@AmericansforSafeAccess.org.
Court Support patients rights
8. Monday, October 22, Sacramento: Bail Pending Appeal Hearing for Brian Epis
Bryan Epis was the first medical marijuana patient convicted in federal court after the passage of California’s Proposition 215. Epis was arrested June 25, 1997, after Butte County sheriff's officers discovered marijuana plants growing in the basement of his home in Chico. On September 14, 2007, Judge Damrell sentenced Epis to 10 years in prison. Epis has been out on bail since August 9, 2004, pending his appeal, and Judge Damrell denied the prosecution's request to imprison him immediately. Epis' attorney, Brenda Grantland, will file more documents and move for continued bail pending his appeal. An in-depth report of Epis' sentencing hearing by Vanessa Nelson is available (with pictures) here.
When: Monday, October 22nd at 10:00pm
Where: In Front of Judge Frank C. Damrell, Jr.
U.S. District Court (E.D., CA), 15th Floor at 501 "I" Street in Sacramento
For more information, contact Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess.org.
9. Monday, October 22, Sacramento: Status Conference for Jeff Sanderson & Alice Wiegand
On August 14, 2006, a local-federal task force arrested Plumas County patients Jeff Sanderson (who also serves as a caregiver for nine other patients) & Alice Wiegand in a raid for allegedly growing more than 260 plants. Though they were released from Plumas County jail within several days, on September 5, 2006, Sanderson was rearrested by federal agents and is being prosecuted on federal charges of manufacturing and conspiracy to manufacture more than 100 marijuana plants. Authorities confiscated all of the plants and medicine, and have initiated asset forfeiture proceedings on their home and family farm. Sanderson is currently out on bail pending trial.
When: Monday, October 22nd at 10:00pm
Where: In Front of Judge Frank C. Damrell, Jr.
U.S. District Court (E.D., CA), 15th Floor at 501 "I" Street in Sacramento
For more information, contact Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess.org.
10. Monday, October 22, Fresno: Preliminary Hearing for Nature's Medicinal Cooperative
The DEA, Bakersfield PD, Kern County Sheriffs, and Central Valley High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) raided Nature’s Medicinal Cooperative and a residence of one of the owners in April & July 2007, arresting owners David Chavez, Sr. & David Chavez, Jr., and employees John Wyatt, John Shanks, Jennifer Brown, Jonathon Chapman, and Israel Cabacos. They are charged with conspiracy to distribute marijuana and possession w/ intent to distribute allegedly more than 87 lbs. of medicine & 35 plants. All of the defendants have been released on bail pending trial, except David Chavez, Sr., who remains in jail.
When: Monday, October 22 at 1:30pm
Where: Before Magistrate Dennis L. Beck in U.S. District Court (E.D., CA),
8th Floor at 2500 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA.
For more information, contact: Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess.org.
11. Thursday, October 25, Sacramento: Arraignment for Mike Lombardo
On September 13, 2007, the Nevada County Sheriffs called in the DEA and they jointly raided the residence of 50-year old chronic pain sufferer Lombardo in Big Oak Valley, confiscating a mere 65 plants, and charging him with cultivation with intent to sell. The federal government is also proceeding with asset forfeiture.
When: Thursday, October 25th at 2:00pm
Where: Before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton in U.S. District Court (E.D., CA),
15th Floor at 501 "I" Street in Sacramento
For more information, contact: Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess.org.
12. Friday, October 26, Oakland: Arraignment for Tainted Inc. Defendants
On September 26, 2007, the DEA raided five locations in Oakland and San Leandro, allegedly confiscating hundreds of edibles and 460 plants, and arresting Jessica Sanders (30), Michael Anderson (42), and Diallo McLinn (35). After a press conference on October 4, Michael Martin (33), who had been on vacation during the raid, voluntarily turned himself in. All four are charged with conspiracy to manufacture or distribute controlled substances and are out on bail. Tainted Edibles were available for patients as an alternative to smoking at dispensing collectives across the state.
When: Friday, October 26th at 10:00am
Where: Before Magistrate Wayne D. Brazil
U.S. District Court (N.D., CA), at 1301 Clay Street in Oakland
Read ASA's press release about the DEA's raid on Tainted here.
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Chief of Staff
Americans for Safe Access
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Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is the largest national member-based organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research.
Join us today... AmericansforSafeAccess.org
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1322 Webster St Suite 402
Oakland, CA 94612
P: 510-251-1856 ext. 308 F: 510-251-2036
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Weekly Round-Up
1. a. Hundreds Gather at the Governor's Office Calling on Him to Stand Up for Patients' Rights
b. DEA Raids Downtown Los Angeles Dispensary Following the Rally
ASA Chapter and Affiliate Meetings
2. Monday, October 15, Fresno: ***First Fresno ASA Meeting***
3. Tuesday, October 16, Sacramento: Sacramento ASA Meeting
4. Thursday, October 18, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting
5. Saturday, October 20, Los Angeles: Los Angeles ASA Chapter Meeting
6. Tuesday, October 23, San Francisco: San Francisco ASA Meeting
7. Wednesday, October 24, Oakland: East Bay ASA Meeting
Court Support
8. Monday, October 22, Sacramento: Bail Pending Appeal Hearing for Brian Epis
9. Monday, October 22, Sacramento: Status Conference for Jeff Sanderson & Alice Wiegand
10. Monday, October 22, Fresno: Preliminary Hearing for Nature's Medicinal Cooperative
11. Thursday, October 25, Sacramento: Arraignment for Mike Lombardo
12. Friday, October 26, Oakland: Arraignment for Tainted Inc. Defendants
Weekly Round-Up California
1. a. Hundreds Gather at the Governor's Office Calling on Him to Stand Up for Patients'
Rights
b. DEA Raids Downtown Los Angeles Dispensary Following the Rally
a. Hundreds Gather at the Governor's Office Calling on Him to Stand Up for Patients' Rights
a. On Thursday, over 300 medical cannabis supporters gathered from around the state to call on Governor Schwarzenegger to stand up for patients' rights and call on the Bush Administration to end the war on patients. The people began gathering in front of the Governor's over an hour before the event was scheduled. By the time the rally began, the crowd took up almost the entire block, spilling into the streets. During the rally, people were chanting, "support patients' rights, stand up and fight," and, "we're patients, not criminals!" Patients, providers, supporters, and concerned citizens held marquis-styled signs reading clever slogans such as, "Coming Soon: the Gov. in Terminate the DEA," "Coming Soon, the Gov. in End of DEA Days," and "The Gov. in Stop the Federal Predators."
Brian Perry, LA City Council Member, Dennis Zine's, staffer read a powerful statement at the rally saying, "this year has seen a dramatic increase in federal law enforcement activity surrounding medical cannabis, including raids, confiscation of medicine and plants, and indictments." Other speakers included a reading of a statement by Orange County Supervisor, Chris Norby, ASA Executive Director, Steph Sherer, Michael Martin, the former medical marijuana edible manufacturer who was recently raided by the DEA, and ASA California Campaign Director, Don Duncan. The rally ended on a somber note when the crowd went silent to hear federal inmate, Stephanie Landa, speak on a participant's speaker phone from jail.
Her speech further illustrated the need for the Governor to intervene in this dire situation. This year alone, the DEA has conducted at least 44 separate raids of patients and providers, more than twice that of the prior two years. Illustrating the breadth of these attacks, the DEA has conducted raids in no less than 10 counties across the state and has shut down entire regions of access to medical marijuana. Bringing a new dimension to the federal effort to undermine state law, letters were recently sent to more than 150 landlords in California, threatening asset forfeiture and criminal prosecution if they continued to lease to medical marijuana providers.
This rally culminated weeks of advocacy that resulted in more than 40,000 postcards sent to the Governor, as well as hundreds of phone calls and emails, all urging him to take action to defend patients’ rights. In addition to calling on the Governor to end the federal raids on patients and providers, advocates are seeking a directive from the Governor to local law enforcement discouraging cooperation with federal raids. Advocates are also urging Schwarzenegger to solicit support from Governors of other medical marijuana states in order to ward off federal interference. In August, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson sent a letter to President Bush after the DEA threatened state officials with criminal prosecution if they implemented the state-mandated medical cannabis distribution system.
Read more about the rally in the Associated Press, the Daily Breeze, and KSBY - NBC TV 6 (San Luis Obispo).
b. DEA Raids Downtown Dispensary Following the Rally
From California Campaign Director, Don Duncan
Yesterday, more than 300 medical cannabis patients and advocates rallied in front of the Governor's office in downtown Los Angeles demanding that he stand up for patients' rights and the will of California voters and lawmakers. Last night, the DEA and LAPD staged yet another raid a one of Los Angeles' collectives, the Arts District Healing Center (ADHC). More than 50 protesters turned out again to defend ADHC, which serves patients just blocks from City Hall.
It is disheartening to see our local police department continue to support these harmful and unnecessary raids – despite clear guidance from LAPD Veteran and City Council Member Dennis Zine and his colleagues that the City intends to regulate medical cannabis facilities instead of close them. It is crucial that City Council members move forward quickly with a proposed resolution calling on an end to cooperation between the LAPD and DEA on medical cannabis raids. The image of our police department has been battered of late by brutality and scandal. This city does not need to see the men and women who should be heroes doing the work of villains.
I was so proud of my fellow Angelinos and our guests from as far away as Rhode Island who stood up twice yesterday. It is a tremendous credit to local organizers that this constituency is so well trained and prepared to respond to an emergency on short notice. Americans for Safe Access (ASA) staff and volunteers leapt into action – sending hundreds of text messages and thousands of email alerts about the raid and protest less than one one half an hour after in began.
You can sign up for our emergency text message alert to be notified about DEA raids at www.AmericansForSafeAccess.org/RaidAlert
ASA Chapter and Affiliate Meetings activist
2. Monday, October 15, Fresno: ***First Fresno ASA Meeting***
Please join the newly formed Fresno ASA chapter for our inaugural meeting. We will be discussing the protocols for being an ASA chapter, local medical marijuana issues, including establishing an ID card program, and other important medical marijuana issues. If you are a medical marijuana patient, provider, concerned citizen, and supporter, please join us as we gather to improve safe access in Fresno!
When: Monday, October 15th at 7:00pm
Where: Fig Garden Regional Library
3071 W. Bullard Ave. in Fresno
For more information, contact Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess.org
3. Tuesday, October 16, Sacramento: Sacramento ASA Meeting
Join the Sacramento ASA Chapter as we hear a report of the mobilization to Los Angeles, discuss upcoming court dates, and talk about other pressing medical cannabis issues in our community.
When: Tuesday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Crusaders Hall
320 Harris Avenue, Suite H
Sacramento, CA
For more information, contact Lanette: cannacare@earthlink.net.
4. Thursday, October 18, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting
Please join the Humboldt County ASA chapter this month. We will be discussing the recent Arcata City Council meeting, and other important medical marijuana issues in our community. Read about the City Council meeting in the Eureka Reporter here.
When: Thursday, October 18th at 7:00pm
Where: Bayview Courtyard Complex at 550 Union St. in Arcata
For more information, contact HumboldtASA@gmail.com.
5. Saturday, October 20, Los Angeles: Los Angeles ASA Chapter Meeting
Please join Los Angeles ASA next Saturday at our Know Your Rights training. We are encouraging all of our members to come out and attend this important and special meeting.
When: Saturday, October 20th at 1:00pm
Where: Patients ID Center at 470 S. San Vicente
For more information, go to www.ASAAction.org.
6. Tuesday, October 23, San Francisco: San Francisco ASA Meeting
Come to the SF ASA meeting as we discuss the 350 Divisadero appeal, preparation for the Save our Friends:The Harvest Moon Celebration, and important San Francisco issues.
When: Tuesday, September 11 at 7:30pm
Where: Bowzer's Pizza, 371 11th St in San Francisco
For more information, contact Alex: aaafranco@yahoo.com.
7. Wednesday, October 24, Oakland: East Bay ASA Meeting
Join the East Bay ASA chapter this month. We will be debriefing on the rally, doing emergency response follow up, and will be discussing other important local issues.
Where: ASA Headquarters- 1322 Webster St. in Oakland (just 2 blocks from 12th St. Bart station)
When: Wed. the 24th at 7:00pm
Snacks and beverages will be provided.
For more information, contact Rebecca@AmericansforSafeAccess.org.
Court Support patients rights
8. Monday, October 22, Sacramento: Bail Pending Appeal Hearing for Brian Epis
Bryan Epis was the first medical marijuana patient convicted in federal court after the passage of California’s Proposition 215. Epis was arrested June 25, 1997, after Butte County sheriff's officers discovered marijuana plants growing in the basement of his home in Chico. On September 14, 2007, Judge Damrell sentenced Epis to 10 years in prison. Epis has been out on bail since August 9, 2004, pending his appeal, and Judge Damrell denied the prosecution's request to imprison him immediately. Epis' attorney, Brenda Grantland, will file more documents and move for continued bail pending his appeal. An in-depth report of Epis' sentencing hearing by Vanessa Nelson is available (with pictures) here.
When: Monday, October 22nd at 10:00pm
Where: In Front of Judge Frank C. Damrell, Jr.
U.S. District Court (E.D., CA), 15th Floor at 501 "I" Street in Sacramento
For more information, contact Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess.org.
9. Monday, October 22, Sacramento: Status Conference for Jeff Sanderson & Alice Wiegand
On August 14, 2006, a local-federal task force arrested Plumas County patients Jeff Sanderson (who also serves as a caregiver for nine other patients) & Alice Wiegand in a raid for allegedly growing more than 260 plants. Though they were released from Plumas County jail within several days, on September 5, 2006, Sanderson was rearrested by federal agents and is being prosecuted on federal charges of manufacturing and conspiracy to manufacture more than 100 marijuana plants. Authorities confiscated all of the plants and medicine, and have initiated asset forfeiture proceedings on their home and family farm. Sanderson is currently out on bail pending trial.
When: Monday, October 22nd at 10:00pm
Where: In Front of Judge Frank C. Damrell, Jr.
U.S. District Court (E.D., CA), 15th Floor at 501 "I" Street in Sacramento
For more information, contact Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess.org.
10. Monday, October 22, Fresno: Preliminary Hearing for Nature's Medicinal Cooperative
The DEA, Bakersfield PD, Kern County Sheriffs, and Central Valley High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) raided Nature’s Medicinal Cooperative and a residence of one of the owners in April & July 2007, arresting owners David Chavez, Sr. & David Chavez, Jr., and employees John Wyatt, John Shanks, Jennifer Brown, Jonathon Chapman, and Israel Cabacos. They are charged with conspiracy to distribute marijuana and possession w/ intent to distribute allegedly more than 87 lbs. of medicine & 35 plants. All of the defendants have been released on bail pending trial, except David Chavez, Sr., who remains in jail.
When: Monday, October 22 at 1:30pm
Where: Before Magistrate Dennis L. Beck in U.S. District Court (E.D., CA),
8th Floor at 2500 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA.
For more information, contact: Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess.org.
11. Thursday, October 25, Sacramento: Arraignment for Mike Lombardo
On September 13, 2007, the Nevada County Sheriffs called in the DEA and they jointly raided the residence of 50-year old chronic pain sufferer Lombardo in Big Oak Valley, confiscating a mere 65 plants, and charging him with cultivation with intent to sell. The federal government is also proceeding with asset forfeiture.
When: Thursday, October 25th at 2:00pm
Where: Before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton in U.S. District Court (E.D., CA),
15th Floor at 501 "I" Street in Sacramento
For more information, contact: Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess.org.
12. Friday, October 26, Oakland: Arraignment for Tainted Inc. Defendants
On September 26, 2007, the DEA raided five locations in Oakland and San Leandro, allegedly confiscating hundreds of edibles and 460 plants, and arresting Jessica Sanders (30), Michael Anderson (42), and Diallo McLinn (35). After a press conference on October 4, Michael Martin (33), who had been on vacation during the raid, voluntarily turned himself in. All four are charged with conspiracy to manufacture or distribute controlled substances and are out on bail. Tainted Edibles were available for patients as an alternative to smoking at dispensing collectives across the state.
When: Friday, October 26th at 10:00am
Where: Before Magistrate Wayne D. Brazil
U.S. District Court (N.D., CA), at 1301 Clay Street in Oakland
Read ASA's press release about the DEA's raid on Tainted here.
--
Rebecca Saltzman
Chief of Staff
Americans for Safe Access
AmericansForSafeAccess.org
Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is the largest national member-based organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research.
Join us today... AmericansforSafeAccess.org
Headquarters
1322 Webster St Suite 402
Oakland, CA 94612
P: 510-251-1856 ext. 308 F: 510-251-2036
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