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Jalil A. Muntaqim
  Forced to Give DNA


JUNE 27, 2006: Auburn, NY:

Jalil Muntaqim - Forced DNA Extraction - June 27, 2006, Auburn, NYIt is hard to describe what is more outrageous, Jalil being forced to give his DNA because he is (1) currently imprisoned on falsified, politically-motivated charges; or (2) forced to give DNA for another crime that occurred after he was already imprisoned; or (3) the same authorities who already have his DNA taking the exact same DNA again! Jalil knows he is being illegally harassed and questions the guards about his rights, but with many fully-armored guards physically determined to take his DNA and no lawyer, the law was not considered.

Jalil's letter
Video site for Jalil's DNA extraction

 

JALIL'S PAROLE DENIED

Dear Friends and Supporters,


Jalil was denied parole again on the first of August, 2006 after a 15 minute hearing. Below is a letter from attorney Bob Boyle and Jalil's response will be posted as soon as it arrives.

Plaid Dragon 08-05-2006

Jalil Muntaquin (Anthony Bottom) was denied parole for the third time on August 1, 2006.  Jalil spent only about fifteen minutes with the three board members.  Most of the discussion concerned whether they had all necessary paper work.  They did ask about his release plans.
 
Paraphrased, the decision noted his conviction (murder of two police officers) and stated that his exemplary behavior in prison was "noted and considered".  They held that release would "be incompatible with the safety of the community" and would "tend to deprecate the seriousness of the offense".  Jalil returns to the parole board in July, 2008.
 
On August 29, 2006 , Jalil will have served 35 years in prison.  He was convicted, along with Herman Bell and the late Albert Nuh Washington (who died in prison) of the May 21, 1971 homicide of two police officers in New York City later claimed by the Black Liberation Army.  He was convicted after two trials and even state and federal courts have noted illegalities that occurred in both but have refused to vacate his conviction, claiming "harmless error".  His trial occurred during the times of COINTELPRO.  While none of the murderers of the over 30 members of the Black Panther Party killed during COINTELPRO have been arrested or charged, Jalil and other former Panthers remain in prison, denied basic justice.
 
I spoke with Jalil.  He is understandably disappointed but his spirit is undeterred and he's ready to continue with the struggle for release. He thanks all supporters, especially attorney Cheryl Kates who put together an excellent parole package.
 
 Bob Boyle, attorney-at-law