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Three Arrested in Disruption of Construction at the Gill Tract

by Occupy the Farm
New video footage of the February 8 silent meditation to preserve farmland.
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Albany, CA — Three farm defenders were arrested for halting construction on the Gill Tract farm in Albany, CA. Five individuals were sitting in silent meditation on the path of heavy machinery that was removing the topsoil.

Contractors attempted to operate heavy machinery around them despite obvious risks to the safety of those on site.

Shortly before 9am, three farm defenders were arrested at the Gill Tract.

One farm defender was cited for trespass and released. Two others were taken in custody by the UC Police Department and sent to Santa Rita Jail. About 2pm on February 8, those jailed were released, having been charged with trespassing.



Statement from silent meditators halting construction at the Gill Tract farm
https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2016/02/08/18782733.php

Farm defenders halt construction at the Gill Tract a second time (photos & video)
https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2016/02/08/18782726.php

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