Revolution #261, February 26, 2012
News Flash: Court Notice in Gregory Case
The Illinois Appellate Court issued a notice this past week that it will not hold oral arguments in the case of Gregory, who was the target of a politically driven prosecution for videotaping a peaceful political statement by Sunsara Taylor at the Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago. (For background, see "A Grave Injustice Has Been Perpetrated... Free Gregory! No Jail Time!" and "Judge Slams Videographer with 300 Days in Jail.")
Gregory’s attorney, Jed Stone, had asked for oral arguments, but it’s up to the Court to decide. And the Court notified Stone that they are “of the opinion that oral argument is not necessary.” This means that a decision could be issued at any time.
After serving nearly two months of his unjust and completely unwarranted 300-day sentence, Gregory was granted bond and released from jail (See "NEWS FLASH: Illinois Appellate Court Grants Bond Pending Appeal for Gregory.") In releasing Gregory on appeal bond, the Court acknowledged the fact that he is not a flight risk, that he is not a "danger to the community," and furthermore, that his appeal raises substantial questions of law or fact "likely to result in reversal or a new trial."
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