For
Immediate Release
Michigan Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for
Moral Revival
1/29/19
***Media
Advisory***
Head juror to speak out at press conference
DETROIT – Activists are holding a press conference to
discuss their legal victory and future action after a jury agreed their
nonviolent protests against water shutoffs was justified in light of the harm caused
by them.
Last year, members of Michigan Poor People’s Campaign, dubbed the “Gilbert 7,” blocked the Q Line and the entrance to Quicken Loans to draw attention to the inequities of massive public subsidies for billionaires like Dan Gilbert versus massive water shutoffs for low-income Detroit families.
Last year, members of Michigan Poor People’s Campaign, dubbed the “Gilbert 7,” blocked the Q Line and the entrance to Quicken Loans to draw attention to the inequities of massive public subsidies for billionaires like Dan Gilbert versus massive water shutoffs for low-income Detroit families.
Kimberly
Vann, the forewoman of the jury that found two members of the group “not
guilty,” will appear at the press conference to discuss her view of the case. A
mistrial was declared on the other members of group, as the jury was deadlocked
on a verdict.
Who:
Kimberly Vann, jury forewoman
Gilbert 7 Members of the Michigan Poor Peoples
Campaign, their legal team and supporters
The People's Water Board
The People's Water Board
What: Press
Conference – Legal Victory and Future Actions
When: Tuesday,
January 29, 3:00 p.m.