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Subject: The Lawrence Brose case, an update
From: [email protected]
Date: Mon, February 06, 2012 12:17 pm
To: [email protected], [email protected]
Dear Friends and Supporters of Lawrence Brose,
Thank you for your continued support. This case against Lawrence
is far from over, but the Defense Fund Team wants to inform you of
some current events.
Another important testimonial has been added in support of Lawrence from
distinguished artist and composer Pauline Oliveros, which is enclosed
below.
There has been some reporting in the Buffalo News about a recent
discussion between attorneys and the Judge, which does contain
inaccuracies, but there are some glimmers of the truth which are beginning
to surface. "Attorney in Brose child porn case says blame rests with
someone else"
http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/buffalo/article715476.ece
The Buffalo News did print a Letter to the Editor from Bob Hirsch, an
ardent supporter from the beginning. "Brose is innocent until proven
guilty"
http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial-page/from-our-readers/letters-to-the-editor/article719934.ece
Doug Ireland's forceful article from Gay City News was picked up and
published in Art Voice in Buffalo recently. This piece remains the most
important reporting to date. We hope that everyone will share it with
their own network. We cannot stress enough how important it is to
continue to spread the word and work toward raising funds to pay for this
lengthy legal defense. "The Martyrdom of Lawrence Brose"
http://www.chelseanow.com/articles/2011/11/23/gay_city_news/news/doc4ecd876a7139d408835502.txt
New artwork has been accepted into the Defense Fund Art Sale from
important artists whose work is generously donated to help pay for the
mounting legal fees. Please take some time to visit the Art Sale catalog
on http://lawrencebroselegaldefensefund.com/
Work is continuing to obtain the names of notable artists who will sign
on to a proposal for foundation support. Jonathan David Katz continues to
work on proposals to press the case for Lawrence's support.
Everyone should view an important film by Lynn Hershman Leeson about
Buffalo artist Steve Kurtz' case that was brought against him by the same
prosecutorial team that is charging Lawrence with these false charges.
The similarities in these cases are a chilling reminder of what the
government is up to with fraudulent charges against artists. Lawrence's
current legal team successfully defended Kurtz and the false charges
against him were eventually dropped, but after years of defense and fund
raising. It is encouraging to see Lawrence's attorneys in action in that
case and that justice can prevail. http://www.strangeculture.net/ It
stars notable actors Thomas Jay Ryan and Tilda Swinton. It is also
available from Netflix.
Please remember than donations to Lawrence's defense can be made through
the National Center for Reason and Justice.
http://ncrj.org/lawrence-brose/ NCRJ works for child-protective laws
based on science, fairness, and good sense, and supports people who are
falsely accused or convicted of crimes against children.
Here is Pauline Olivero's moving testimonial:
To All That It May Concern:
In the matter of Lawrence Brose, I write with a heavy heart and strong
support for dismissal of the charges wrongfully brought against him.
Brose is a fine artist. I support his work and his rights as an artist.
His work is timely and very important in the liberation of gay artists,
gay persons and for the education of the public.
Brose is a good citizen and has served the public well in his profession
as practicing media artist and well known gallery executive director in
Buffalo NY.
This nightmare false charge against Brose has deprived him of his job and
life savings and deprived the public and fellow artists of his
distinguished, inspiring and helpful work as an artist and administrator.
The false charge also will cost Brose even more money that he does not
have but also cost the public for the extended trial that will ensue.
As a fellow artist I strongly support Lawrence Brose.
Sincerely,
Pauline Oliveros
Professor of Practice
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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To all who are receiving this email, please let us know if you do not want
to receive these updates. For everyone else, please share this with your
friends and colleagues. We also invite supporters to send us their
comments and suggestions for spreading the word and seeking support. We
are confident that justice will prevail for Lawrence Brose with your help.
Sincerest regards,
The Defense Fund Team
[email protected]
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