Dear Friends, I was at the member's preview of the Albright-Knox Gallery's new show Thursday night, "Wish You Were Here: The Buffalo Avant-garde in the 1970's". Our friend Lawrence Brose was asked by the Gallery to act as a docent and it was good to see him doing one of the things he does best, advocating and explaining art. Lawrence has been an important part of the cultural scene here in Western New York, and his legal difficulties have forced him to be absent for too long.
As you may know if you have been following his case, matters are presently approaching a critical phase. The federal magistrate has been conducting evidentiary hearings, and a trial is immanent. More and more exculpatory information has been made public, and it is becoming clear that Lawrence was singled out for prosecution because of his art and his status in the arts community. Lawrence has always maintained his innocence, and his substantive and procedural defenses look strong. Unfortunately, in order for Lawrence to prevail he must pay his lawyers and the computer forensic experts who will testify in his defense. Many of us have already contributed to his defense; many have been waiting for the right moment. For those of you who have been waiting, now is the time. For those of us who have already helped this cause, won't you please consider another donation? The exoneration of an innocent man is as worthy a cause as there is, and any contribution would be gratefully received. William C. Altreuter Altreuter Berlin Market Arcade Complex 617 Main Buffalo, New York 14203 ****************************************************************************** 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. Also, please visit the defense fund website if you wish to donate directly: http://lawrencebroselegaldefensefund.com/. The website continues to update with supportive testimonials and contributions to the art sale to benefit Lawrence's defense. 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] www.lawrencebroselegaldefensefund.com _______________________________________________ FrameWorks mailing list [email protected] https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
