[Freethe SF8] Pressure builds to dismiss charges against Francisco Torres

[SF-8 case]

Francisco Torres, joined by a full courtroom of supporters, noted 
that it has been over three years since eight former Panthers and 
activists were charged with a 39-year old case. Today's' appearance 
was brief as the defense continues to demand the turning over of 
evidence showing that various government agencies are either holding 
back information or have lost valuable evidence that supports Cisco's 
innocence.

The next hearing is scheduled for Monday, April 19th at which time it 
is expected that significant arguments will begin on the defense 
motion to dismiss charges based on prejudicial delay in this case. 
Cisco is the last person facing charges in the San Francisco 8 case.

The SF Board of Supervisors recently voted unanimously to demand that 
the city be reimbursed by the State of California which is 
prosecuting the case. To date this prosecution has cost San Francisco 
over $2 million.

Today's strong show of support makes clear that despite significant 
delays, the community continues to stand firm in the demand that the 
charges against Francisco Torres be dropped.

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