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Accusations of Met cover-up put more heat on Ian Blair

Posted by seumasach on August 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

And then, of course, there is his role in the killing of Jean-Charles Menezes.

By Michael Gillard

 

Independent


Sunday, 31 August 2008

Sir Ian Blair faces a new investigation after whistleblowers accused the already embattled Metropolitan Police Commissioner of turning “a blind eye” to corruption allegations surrounding murdered Special Constable Nisha Patel-Nasri.

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Justice4JeanFamily Campaign

Posted by seumasach on August 26, 2008

Jean Charles de Menezes 7.1.1978 – 22.7.2005

Dear Friends,

On 22nd July 2005, 27 year old Jean Charles de Menezes was shot 7 times in the head by police officers at Stockwell tube station as part of a pre-planned anti-terrorism operation. No one has been held responsible for his death.

After more than three years, the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes will finally open on 22nd September. It is expected to last three months.

The inquest will be the first chance the family of Jean Charles will be able to put their questions to the police officers responsible for his death. It will also be the first time we will hear evidence from the fire-arms officers who killed Jean and the civilian witnesses to the killing. The inquest will be taking place at the Oval Cricket Ground in South London and Jean’s mother and brother will be coming over from Brazil for part of it.

The Justice4Jean campaign is organising a campaign meeting for all supporters to discuss what we can do before, during and after the inquest to raise public awareness of the inquest and to remind people that that three years on, still no one has been held responsible for Jean’s brutal killing.

Justice4Jean Campaign Meeting

Thursday 4th September 2008 6.30-8pm

Room G2,

School of Oriental and African Studies

Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square WC1H 0XG

ALL WELCOME

(Hosted by SOAS Palestine Society)

The campaign is asking that supporters to attend the first day of the inquest – the 22nd September – and help us mobilise for this day.

We want to send a strong message out at the begining of the inquest and need your help to do it, so please join us on the 4th and get involved in the campaign for Justice 4 Jean.

All the best

Yasmin

J4J Campaign

You can contact the campaign on:

07931337890 / 07709656251

Justice4jean@gmail.com

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