[420 Girl]

HILO, HAWAII – A protest rally was held on Wednesday August 18, 2010, in downtown Hilo for Cannabis activist Roger Christie, now being held without bail at the Honolulu Federal Detention Center.

Several hundred protesters gathered at the Hilo bayfront to hear citizens speaking out on behalf of Christie and the other 13 members of the “Green 14″ — members of the Hawai`i Cannabis Ministry now under a federal indictment.

It was standing room only for many attendees, as the gazebo bleachers at Mo’Oheau County Park were packed. At least three local police officers were observed watching proceedings quietly in the background.

There were no incidents.

Following the rally, protesters marched down Kamahameha Ave toward the Federal Building, holding “Free Roger Christie” signs and banners, and chanting “No victim, no crime”.

It took about 10 minutes for all the marchers to get safely across Waianuenue Ave, crossing in groups with the green light. Marchers waiting for the light in front of Cronies restaurant, located in the Moses building, were surprised by a waiter who emerged from the restaurant to ask how long it would take to clear the street.

Eventually the entire group of 200-300 people arrived at the Federal Building, where protesters again demanded Christie’s release on bond before his trial, now scheduled for April 26, 2011.

The event was coordinated by the newly formed Cannabis Charity Education and Defense Fund of Hawaii. Another rally and march to protest Christie’s detention has been scheduled for Saturday, September 11, 2010.

UPDATE:

According to an August 20 report in the Hawaii Tribune Herald, state law enforcement seized 6,653 Cannabis plants during during this week’s marijuana eradication action.

Hawaii narco chief Keith Kamita told the Tribune-Herald that 59 residences on the Big Island were investigated for medical marijuana permits.

Kamita said that no arrests were made during raids, but that “excess marijuana” was confiscated.

It was confirmed that local police were involved in the raids, in possible violation of Hawaii County’s Lowest Police Priority Law, making 24 plants and 24 ounces legal to posses on the Big Island.

The confiscation of “excess marijuana” in combination with no arrests might lead a casual observer to question whether state narcotics police may be testing the Ballot One law.

The Tribune-Herald reported multiple calls from Puna, where residents report that helicopters “were hovering less than 100 feet above the ground while officers rappelled into fields and yards. Another claimed the copters flew low over a school, frightening and perhaps endangering students.”


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