Video: Framing the Innocent

Framing the Innocent: Crimes Under Color of Law at the Massachusetts US Attorney's Office 

Forum held March 24, 2011 at Northeastern University School of Law 

Michael Avery, professor of law at Suffolk Law School and former president of the National Lawyers Guild.

• On the history of the FBI and the Massachusetts US Attorney deliberately using false testimony by "cooperating witnesses" and informants to frame innocent people.

Robert Boyle, New York attorney recognized for his work on behalf of civil rights and in defense of activists and political prisoners.

• On the FBI's Counter Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO) and the use of federal prosecution to attack movements for social justice.

Chuck Turner, five-term Boston City Councilor representing Roxbury and Dorchester, and a lifetime activist for social justice.

• On his political targeting by the Massachusetts US Attorney's Office and the FBI. Last public address before beginning a three year prison sentence for a crime he did not commit.

Laila Murad, organizer with the Tarek Mehanna Support Committee.

• On the case of Tarek Mehanna, who is currently being prosecuted by the Massachusetts US Attorney under terrorism charges, and the campaign to hold the US Attorney accountable for wrongdoing.

Kazi Toure, former political prisoner and former co-chair of the Jericho Movement for Amnesty.

• Honoring Councilor Chuck Turner for his decades of political leadership.

Moderated by Dara Bayer.

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