Past News & Events

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June 4th 2010--
Corey's Petition For Clemency was DENIED!!!

To all of Corey's Supporters:

I was just officially informed that Corey's petition for clemency was denied in its entirety. I have learned that this decision was forwarded to Fort Leavenworth on Friday, the day after the hearing, rather than the normal two weeks time period. No reason for denial has been given thus fa...r.

I say that this is not the end of the fight, but rather the beginning. I am already preparing for the next steps and, despite this setback, I remain hopeful that eventually justice will prevail. It must.

We are grateful for all the support you have given us throughout this process. Now, Corey and his family need you more than ever. If you can, please take a moment to write Corey a letter and let him know that he is not forgotten. He will soon celebrate his fifth birthday behind bars.

This is just the beginning of the struggle, and one that I refuse to abandon.

Tim Parlatore

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The Leavenworth 10
The Ride is on!!!
FREEDOM RIDE FOR THE LEAVENWORTH 10 is set for
September 4, 2010 in

To all Michael Behenna, Corey Clagett, Sgt. Even Vela,  MSG.John Hatley, Sgt Larry Hutchins (released), Spc William Hunsaker, Stg, Michael Leahy, Stg. Joseph Mayo, Sgt. Michael Williams supporters, SSG. Raymond Girouard ( released ).

The Ride is on!!! FREEDOM RIDE FOR THE LEAVENWORTH 10 is set for September 4, 2010 in Leavenworth, Kansas. Motorcycles and vehicles of all kinds are welcome.   A new website has been created to keep you updated on this important and exciting event as well as to tell the stories of each of the Leavenworth 10 soldiers (www.L10freedomride.com.)  We already have a commitment from Congressional candidate Lt. Colonel Allen West (Florida) to speak, in addition to the families of the Leavenworth 10.  We have received many responses from the media and people who want to participate in this event so we know it is going to be very successful.

The intent of the Freedom Ride is to bring awareness to how our soldiers are being imprisoned for killing the enemy during a time of war which one news commentator compared to ‘giving speeding tickets at a NASCAR race’.  These soldiers, serving multiple deployments, are provided complex and ever changing Rules of Engagement and then have to deal with untenable “Catch and Release” policies against an enemy the US military General’s have yet to figure out how to defeat.  An enemy that these same General’s have recently decided to release back to the battlefield on a ‘pledge’ that they won’t rejoin the Taliban.  This while our soldiers who took actions to protect themselves and their fellow soldiers are imprisoned from 10 to 40 years in Leavenworth and receive no clemency whatsoever.

The FREEDOM RIDE will originate in many states across this nation and culminate in Leavenworth on the morning of September 4th. We will assemble south of Leavenworth on HWY 73 and move in a procession north through the city of Leavenworth and then past the Leavenworth Base and Disciplinary Barracks where our soldiers are being held.  We know that traveling long distances on a holiday weekend to participate in this event is not without its challenges; but I want you to know how much this ride means to these soldiers who are imprisoned at Leavenworth.  By your show of support each of these soldiers will feel some hope in the knowledge that they have not been forgotten and that you have their back.  They have become casualties of war by their own government.  We need to show them that ‘we the people’ are fighting to get them exonerated.  If you are not able to attend the Freedom Ride then please consider making a donation at www.L10freedomride.com to help underwrite this important event.

As you think about this Independence Day consider that these 10 soldiers love the United States of America and chose to volunteer their service to this country.  They put themselves in harm’s way to protect the freedoms we all cherish.  Despite the fact that our military has construed their activities to be that of a criminal please know that each of them took action in a war zone because they thought it was the right thing to do and that their actions were not for personal gain. The military’s second-guessing of their actions does not erase the many years of honorable and distinguished service of these soldiers. Please remember each of these 10 soldiers and all our military on this FREEDOM holiday.

Finally, to get an idea of what kind of charismatic leader Lt Colonel Allen West is click on the following link (Speech by Lt Colonel West).  This is the kind of leadership we need in Congress.

It’s Time to Stand Up For the Leavenworth 10!!!
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