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- Subject: Free Lori Berenson
- From: Daniel Radosh <radosh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 10:54:42 -0500
Dear all,
Four years ago this week a good friend of mine, Lori Berenson, was unjustly
arrested in Peru. Though a US citizen, she was convicted of treason -- in a
secret, rigged trial -- and is currently serving a life sentence in an
inhumane Peruvian prison.
Tomorrow, Tuesday November 30th, Lori's parents are asking people to
contact the White House to express their continued concern. I hope you'll
take part in this action. Information on how to do so is included below.
More information about Lori, her case, and the human rights situation in
Peru can be found at http://www.freelori.org
Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested.
Thanks,
Daniel
To: All Supporters of Lori Berenson
This is day 1,460 of Lori's wrongful incarceration -- four full years!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH COMMEMORATES FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF LORI'S ARREST
In the early evening of Thursday, November 30, 1995, Lori Berenson was pulled
off a public bus in downtown Lima by Peruvian DINCOTE anti-terrorism police.
Working as an accredited journalist, she had just left a session of the
Peruvian Congress where she was researching articles on women's rights, poverty
in Peru, and decentralization. She was found "guilty" of treason against the
Fatherland of Peru by a secret and "faceless" military tribunal in which she
had no due process and could not defend herself. From the moment of her arrest
Lori has maintained her innocence to the preposterous charges against her.
URGENT -- PLEASE PHONE, FAX, AND E-MAIL THE WHITE HOUSE:
IT IS TIME TO BRING LORI HOME!
As the parents of Lori Berenson we are truly grateful for your past support and
we once again ask for your help in ending this four-year nightmare. We call for
a nationwide "Phonathon," "Faxathon," and "E-Mailathon" to the White House
Monday and Tuesday. President Clinton, who has publicly stated that "America
takes care of its own," cannot be allowed to forget about Lori and he must be
prompted to use the authority of his office to secure Lori's release.
Many thanks!
Rhoda and Mark B.
URGENT CALLS TO ACTION
1. TELEPHONE THE WHITE HOUSE
Please call the White House hotline, 202-456-1111 and, when instructed, press 0
for a hotline operator. Express your concern (or outrage).
Tell President Clinton that November 30th marks four years of Lori Berenson's
illegal imprisonment in Peru. Remind him that Lori has never had justice and,
given that Peru has withdrawn from the Inter-American Human Rights Court of the
Organization of American States, Lori's case is left in legal limbo, with no
international recourse for justice. Also remind him that Lori has suffered
physically from the four years of her harsh incarceration, the last of which
has been spent essentially in isolation. Urge him to use his powers to press
the Peruvian government for Lori's immediate release.
2. SEND A FAX TO THE WHITE HOUSE
Please download the following letter, or write your own expressing your concern
(or outrage), and FAX to the White House at 202-456-2461.
If you find it easier, this letter also appears on Lori's website at
http://www.freelori.org/ and you may be able to download the letter faster
there.
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(Attention: Helen, Agency Liaison Room 6)
Subject: FREE LORI BERENSON
November 30, 1999
The Honorable William Jefferson Clinton
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Dear President Clinton:
November 30th marks four years of Lori Berenson's illegal imprisonment in Peru.
The United Nations High Commission on Human Rights has ruled that Lori has been
arbitrarily deprived of her liberty and Peru's withdrawal from the
Inter-American Human Rights Court of the Organization of American States, in
disregard for its international obligations, leaves Lori's case in legal limbo,
with no international recourse for justice.
I urge you to use all your powers in accordance with Act of Congress 22 USC
Section 1732 to press the Peruvian government for Lori's immediate release.
Lori has suffered physically from four years of harsh incarceration, the last
of which has been spent essentially in isolation. PLEASE HELP HER NOW!
Sincerely,
_______________________________Name
_______________________________Address
_______________________________
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3. SEND AN E-MAIL TO "FREE FAX" THE WHITE HOUSE
You may be able to send an e-mail letter that will be delivered to the White
House as a FAX -- and we've been told that it's free! Please send as an e-mail
the above letter to President Clinton, or write your own expressing your
concern (or outrage). The e-mail address in the "To field" must be typed
exactly as what is printed on the next line.
<remote-printer.President_Bill_Clinton/White_House@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
In the "Subject field" please type "Bring Lori Berenson Home From Peru" and
send the letter as you would a regular e-mail. If this works, we understand it
is converted, free of charge, to a fax in the White House. You will get an
e-mail notifying you when it has been received.
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