Sunday, November 6, 2011

"Our "crime"? Carrying a sign with the First Amendment on it into an open meeting of the Toledo City Council."

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Rick Barnes VanLandingham IIIposted to Bev Likehood Richeybev: meghan and I were attacked by two cops, and jailed, on Tuesday. Our "crime"? Carrying a sign with the First Amendment on it into an open meeting of the Toledo City Council. Meghan is still in jail, facing false charges including a ridiculous felony charge! She is alone, and in need of as much support from all quarters that we can generate. Perhaps you could read and re-post the following? and generate a few notes of support to her? ty!!!
    • Rick Barnes VanLandingham III
      Thank you all for your kind support and comments following the recent attacks by two BIG cops who assaulting my girlfriend, Meghan, and I. Although the COPS were the attackers, and the only ones who committed any crime, we were falsely cha...rged and jailed. I was charged with misdemeanors, and so able to secure my release after nearly four days. But Meghan was charged with a FELONY, assaulting a police officer, when according to eye witnesses she never touched the TPD officer as alleged, but merely reached out to me as I was being strangled by the cop.
    • The actual assault was by the State DHP officer, who grabbed and body slammed Meghan onto the hard floor, hurting and scaring her, then driving his knees into her back and abdomen, bruising both her back and ribs. This guy should be fired and jailed, as what he did is a crime, while she did nothing wrong.

      She is still in jail, being held on a very excessive $10,000 bond, even though she is a first time offender with no criminal history whatsoever. We are trying to raise the $1,000 needed to have her bonded out. But in the mean time, she is need of prayers and community support. All are asked to take a moment and send her a note or card of encouragement and support. Send to:

      Meghan E. Link, Unit 3E
      Lucas County Correctional Center
      1622 Spielbusch Avenue
      Toledo, Ohio 43624

      Additionally, comments can be posted on Meghan's facebook page, for her to see when we secure her release.

      Please also include her in your thoughts and prayers. Although she is a brave and determined young woman, she is in a scary and dehumanizing place. She doesn't belong there! Thank you so much for your caring and concern!

      Sincerely,

      Rick VanLandingham
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