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Hi Friends. Welcome to the blog of the Pine Gap trial, held in Alice Springs. For a background of the case and our group, and other stories please see www.pinegap6.org. At the bottom of the page is a photo of the four accused (from left) Jim Dowling; Donna Mulhearn; Bryan Law and Adele Goldie arriving at court on the first day of the trial, Tuesday 29th of June 2007.

Thursday, June 14, 2007

No Jail - only fines



Quick update. We have just come out of court and are VERY excited. What can only be described as a small slap on the wrists, the 4 have emerged from court with only small fines, ranging from $1,250-$450 each.

The public gallery erupted into song, applause, cheers and hugs and the feeling of victory and vindication was in the air.

Justice Sally Thomas noted their good behaviour and co-operation in the sentencing decision.

"All four were very genuine in the cause they sought to espouse," said Justice Thomas, "however their actions - no matter for what cause - cannot justify the breaking of the law."

We are all about to celebrate - YAY!

8 comments:

David Castor said...
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Anonymous said...

Congratulations! I've been following your case and trying to cross post your court updates. I'm really happy to reaad that you won't be going to jail.

Dan said...

Congratulations. You have exposed Pine Gap for the crimes it commits.

Pine Gap on Trial said...

Thanks to David, the editors, and Dad.

"no comment" on david Castors question!

May we all continue to ask what it that the 'love your enemies' teaching has to say to us all....

Pine Gap on Trial said...

To chief bastard - maybe if you didn't swear so much and moved beyond sarcasm we might leave your posts up. Looked at your blog - funny enough you didn't choose to share any of your thoughts.

There's enough hatred around, we don't need to air anymore on sites aiming for peace.

Have a go at some constructive criticism and I promise to publish your post....

Anonymous said...

I'll give you some constructive criticism.

Iran is building nuclear weapons with the express intent of committing genocide against the Jews in Israel.

Will you go to Iran and stop this?

Anonymous said...

Get serious, Evil, these folks might gnash their teeth and rend their garments over the cartoon fascisti they invent for their shabby street theater; but they're as tame as little kittens in the face of the real thing.

Jeffersonian

Nilk said...

Of course not. Can't get the taxpayers to fund it, and it might be dangerous.