Rally at the Somerset Cty courthouse for John Wilson 12/14/09
Somerville, NJ – Family and supporters of John Wilson demonstrated today in front of the Somerset County Courthouse as jury selection began in his trial.
About 50 volunteers held signs for over 5 hours and passing cars honked their support.
Without healthcare 36-year-old Wilson was using marijuana to help treat Multiple Sclerosis. John has also been enduring an overzealous prosecution on the part of the State Attorney General. He faces first-degree felony charges of ‘Operating a Drug Manufacturing Facility’ after a National Guard Helicopter spotted 17 cannabis plants growing outside his home.
Two state Senators have already appealed for a pardon in a case that has generated national outrage and national media attention. John has been barred by the trial judge from telling the jury that he has MS.
The case proceeds just as the state legislature is actively considering how to pass The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act.
The rally was organized by the Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey and NORML New Jersey.
Photos from my cellphone and camera at the rally today.
First video news from WPVI-TV Channel 6 Philadelphia
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Note – Chris Goldstein also serves on the Board of Directors at CMMNJ and NORML NJ.
Comments
It is an atrocity that this man has been CHARGED. What a ghastly abortion of justice.
Citizens in John's community are outraged. We will not accept anything less than freedom for John Ray. Tell anyone, tell EVERYONE what's happening here!!!!
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