The judge ruled in our favor and the hearing will finally be open to the public. Seeing the truth come to light for Duane is the only outcome that matters after everything he has endured. I am relieved that we forced this door open together.
February 29, 2012
Make the court hearing on Jan. 13 2012 for police assaulting local DJ a public hearing.
Final supporters
Regarding the Appeal on January 13, 2012 ,First Assistant District Attorney Michael Tredeau said, "The Judge will decide if the hearing is open to the public, based on whether the public interest outweighs the privacy of the accused" This is your chance to be heard Cape Cod, We need your voice!
"Duane Alves, (DJ Alvzie) who was treated at Cape Cod Hospital for broken bones around his right eye and a damaged nasal cavity, said in a previous interview with the Times that at least three officers from off-Cape departments assaulted him inside The Steak House Sports Bar in Hyannis. Alves said the officers were among a group of police and federal agents visiting the Cape for a spring conference of the New England Narcotic Officer's Association"
-TheCapeCodTimes
In the last hearing it was kept private and the hearing went into the evening hours, and in a very disturbing manner the officers were found not guilty, showing there was something wrong, its so obvious that the Cape D.A. is reopening the case. All members of society as well as law enforcement should be held accountable for their negative actions no exceptions. Make your voice heard! Let them know we want this to be a public hearing, so we can openly see the facts and the testimonies to answer a list of unanswered questions to bring justice to this situation, where a local Dj Alvzie (Duane Alves) was jumped and had bones broken in his face and none of the officers were charged! Why should it be private? Even the D.A. sees theres something sketchy going on. NOT IN MY BACK YARD! NIMBY!
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20111214%2FNEWS%2F112140322
Updates
January 6, 2012
Seeing 250 people demand transparency for Duane feels like a turning point. I am thinking of those broken bones he suffered and hoping this pressure finally forces justice into the light.
Reached 250 supporters
January 6, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
December 21, 2011
December 20, 2011
Seeing the count climb toward one hundred gives me hope that Duane will finally get the transparency he deserves. We cannot let this momentum fade before the court sees that our community is watching. Please reach out to your neighbors right now and urge them to add their names to this fight.
6 Comments
Why are they hiding? Makes them look guilty. Make it public!
Ridiculous that this is even a debate. If they didnt do anything wrong let the public hear the truth. Stop covering it up.
This is total bs. cops need to be held to the same rules as everyone else. shame on them for trying to hide behind closed doors.
They broke his face and just walked away like nothing happened. accountability is a joke in this town.
Im so sick of this. they beat this guy up and now they want privacy? open the doors let the public see what actually went down.
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The judge ruled in our favor and the hearing will finally be open to the public. Seeing the truth come to light for Duane is the only outcome that matters after everything he has endured. I am relieved that we forced this door open together.
February 29, 2012
Make the court hearing on Jan. 13 2012 for police assaulting local DJ a public hearing.
Final supporters
Regarding the Appeal on January 13, 2012 ,First Assistant District Attorney Michael Tredeau said, "The Judge will decide if the hearing is open to the public, based on whether the public interest outweighs the privacy of the accused" This is your chance to be heard Cape Cod, We need your voice!
"Duane Alves, (DJ Alvzie) who was treated at Cape Cod Hospital for broken bones around his right eye and a damaged nasal cavity, said in a previous interview with the Times that at least three officers from off-Cape departments assaulted him inside The Steak House Sports Bar in Hyannis. Alves said the officers were among a group of police and federal agents visiting the Cape for a spring conference of the New England Narcotic Officer's Association"
-TheCapeCodTimes
In the last hearing it was kept private and the hearing went into the evening hours, and in a very disturbing manner the officers were found not guilty, showing there was something wrong, its so obvious that the Cape D.A. is reopening the case. All members of society as well as law enforcement should be held accountable for their negative actions no exceptions. Make your voice heard! Let them know we want this to be a public hearing, so we can openly see the facts and the testimonies to answer a list of unanswered questions to bring justice to this situation, where a local Dj Alvzie (Duane Alves) was jumped and had bones broken in his face and none of the officers were charged! Why should it be private? Even the D.A. sees theres something sketchy going on. NOT IN MY BACK YARD! NIMBY!
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20111214%2FNEWS%2F112140322
Updates
January 6, 2012
Seeing 250 people demand transparency for Duane feels like a turning point. I am thinking of those broken bones he suffered and hoping this pressure finally forces justice into the light.
Reached 250 supporters
January 6, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
December 21, 2011
December 20, 2011
Seeing the count climb toward one hundred gives me hope that Duane will finally get the transparency he deserves. We cannot let this momentum fade before the court sees that our community is watching. Please reach out to your neighbors right now and urge them to add their names to this fight.
6 Comments
Justice for Duane. The Cape is tired of seeing people in uniforms get a free pass for violence.
Why are they hiding? Makes them look guilty. Make it public!
Ridiculous that this is even a debate. If they didnt do anything wrong let the public hear the truth. Stop covering it up.
This is total bs. cops need to be held to the same rules as everyone else. shame on them for trying to hide behind closed doors.
They broke his face and just walked away like nothing happened. accountability is a joke in this town.
Im so sick of this. they beat this guy up and now they want privacy? open the doors let the public see what actually went down.
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