AN OPEN LETTER TO MY CONGRESSPERSON by listener

NOTE! I handed this letter to Bernie on Sunday at a campaign rally, along with three pages of information and links (see my two previous threads!). I also spoke with one of his staffers about the situation.


Having trouble getting that letter started? Here's one I wrote, which you could retool to say something in your own words and adding your own notes about how you know Charlie, or know of his integrity. Thanks so much for your support!


Hallo Bernie,

I am a long time supporter who, even with the Election looming, needs to bring to you an urgent concern relating to civil rights and election fraud.

Long time Dean supporter and activist, Charlie Grapski, a doctoral student who teaches at Florida State University, was arrested on May 1st while investigating election fraud in Alachua, Florida. Grapski is charged with felony wiretapping for taping a conversation with a public official in a public place. The tape was confiscated and is being held by the State's Attorney, William Cervone (see below #), but if listened to the tape would prove that Charlie had the official's permission to tape, and more. Town officials seeking to quell Charlie's efforts restricted his movement in Alachua so much that he had to drop out of his bid for the Florida House. He has been repeatedly harassed and some of us fear for his safety. I include below lots of information. The editorials by the publisher of the High Springs Herald, I feel, are especially helpful.

Please have your staffers check this out to your satisfaction, and I hope you will call Florida State's Attorney, Bill Cervone #, asking that the tape be released, charges against Charles Grapski be dismissed, and that an investigation of the election fraud which officials have partially admitted to be undertaken, so that real justice is honoured. Enough is enough! It would also help if you could call Judge Peter Sieg+ asking him to lift bond restrictions. I can personally vouch for the integrity of Charlie Grapski, who is well known to many people nationally, through DemocracyFest events and blogging.
With all Gratitude, (listener)
Vermont

# State’s Attorney Bill Cervone: Not only does the recording of the incident in question prove that Clovis Watson was openly recorded at City Hall with his knowledge and consent, but it also proves that Watson's account of the incident on the arrest report contains false statements about what occurred. (More on this below, with contact information)

+ Judge Peter Sieg: As it stands, Charlie cannot even legally visit friends, go to a store, eat in a restaurant, or attend public meetings. This ban is an egregious violation of his civil liberties. (More on this below, with contact information)

[Note: I included three pages of information, basically what was given in the two previous Charlie Threads.]

Questions may be addressed to:
Michael Canney 352-671-1991
Carol Thomas 386-418-3791

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