http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/ecoterror/ en-us Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:00:18 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2106350/posts Tamsin Omond: Retiring from the 'frontline' I'm too terrified of jail to carry on, says eco-warriorBenedict Moore-Bridger 15.10.08     CAMBRIDGE graduate and "face" of the climate change campaign Tamsin Omond today revealed she was withdrawing from frontline action, admitting the thought of prison "terrifies" her.The 23-year-old told the Standard that her first full night behind bars had given her a "reality check", and how her parents are now concerned for her future.Ms Omond became one of the leading names in climate change campaigning after joining the so-called "Commons Five" who scaled Parliament in February to protest over plans... The Evening Standard (U.K.) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2106350/posts#comment Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:00:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2100008/posts <p>REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A business owner checking a trash container for scrap cardboard was alarmed by something else: gas masks, maps, an M-80 explosive, arson photos and anti-government writings.</p> <p>"It was kinda scary," Andy Wishaw recalled. "Some of my employees said it's nothing. I thought, 'What's it going to hurt to call the police?'"</p> Homeland Security Newsletter http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2100008/posts#comment Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:02:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085241/posts <p>Daniel Andreas San Diego grew up in a safe and quiet suburb of San Francisco, the son of a city manager in California's affluent Marin County. Now 30, he swore off drugs and drink as a young man — and even milk and meat — but the straight-edge San Diego was no straight shooter.</p> Fox News Website http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085241/posts#comment Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:43:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2057784/posts Terrorism: The time comes in every fringe group's existence when it must decide to stay legitimate and obey the law or leap into violence and terrorism. The animal rights movement seems to have chosen the latter.Make no mistake: The terrorism committed by the animal rights movement and some extreme environmental groups is real. Like all terrorists, they use force, threats and destruction of property to intimidate people into submission. Having lost the debate in the marketplace of ideas, they choose instead to terrorize. As Jerry Vlasak, a spokesman for the Animal Liberation Front, told the AP, "If you had to... IBD Editorials http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2057784/posts#comment Thu, 7 Aug 2008 01:23:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056820/posts For all of the national chatter that persists about international terrorists striking the United States, this weekend's firebombings in Santa Cruz offered us a frightening reminder that our greatest dangers may be right here at home. Thankfully, no one was hurt in Saturday morning's firebombs. David Feldheim, a UC Santa Cruz biologist, and his young family escaped an ignition at their own home by climbing down a fire ladder. And there was no one in the Volvo station wagon that was destroyed by a firebomb around the same time. But the perennial nature of these attacks on scientists who conduct... San Francisco Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056820/posts#comment Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:57:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056211/posts Santa Cruz -- The devices used in two firebombings targeting UC Santa Cruz biologists are similar to some used in the past by animal rights activists, investigators said Sunday. The bombs were so powerful they were like "Molotov cocktails on steroids," said Santa Cruz police Capt. Steve Clark.One struck the home of assistant biology Professor David Feldheim on Saturday morning, forcing him to flee with his family. The other exploded just a few minutes earlier, gutting a car parked outside the campus home of a second researcher.Later, Santa Cruz County sheriff's deputies went to the home of a third researcher... San Francisco Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056211/posts#comment Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:47:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056041/posts Investigators sifting the evidence of two firebombings targeting UC Santa Cruz biologists believe the potentially lethal devices are similar to ones used in the past by animal rights activists, authorities said today. The bombs were so powerful they were like "Molotov cocktails on steroids," said Santa Cruz police Capt. Steve Clark. One struck the home of assistant biology Professor David Feldheim on Saturday morning, forcing him to flee with his family. The other exploded just a few minutes earlier, gutting a car parked outside the campus home of a second researcher. Later, Santa Cruz County sheriff's deputies went to the... San Francisco Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056041/posts#comment Mon, 4 Aug 2008 03:57:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2055745/posts SANTA CRUZ — Firebombs were intentionally set on a porch and in a car belonging to two UC Santa Cruz researchers in separate incidents early Saturday in what police have classified as acts of domestic terrorism. Police are calling one of the bombings an attempted homicide. In one incident, a faculty member's home on Village Circle off High Street was intentionally firebombed about 5:43 a.m., according to police. The residence belonged to UCSC researcher David Feldheim, a neuroscientist who works with mice. He was one of 13 researchers listed in threatening animal rights pamphlets found Tuesday in a downtown coffee... MediaNews via CoCoTimes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2055745/posts#comment Sun, 3 Aug 2008 15:18:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047731/posts TACOMA - A key participant in the 2001 arson that destroyed the University of Washington's Center for Urban Horticulture was sentenced Friday to five years in federal prison. Jennifer L. Kolar, 33, of Seattle also was ordered to pay more than $7.1 million in restitution in connection with the fire, which also destroyed priceless research projects and endangered plants. The sentencing, by U.S. District Judge Franklin D. Burgess, came after Kolar pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit arson, two counts of arson, one count of attempted arson and using a destructive device during a crime of violence. Kolar was part... KOMONews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047731/posts#comment Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:22:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2046650/posts Software engineer Jennifer Kolar is to be sentenced this week in federal court for her role in Earth Liberation Front arsons, including one at the University of Washington. Her time in prison will be reduced because she turned state's witness, but that doesn't mitigate the fact she is now regarded as a snitch by peers and could be labeled a terrorist by the government.By Kim McDonald "Don't hang up," FBI Special Agent Jane Quimby told Jennifer Kolar on Dec. 10, 2006. "There were arrests and there is a target letter for you." She gave Kolar the name and number... Crosscut.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2046650/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:50:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041499/posts A Ketchikan jury correctly convicted a Greenpeace ship's captain of criminal negligence for sailing in Alaska waters without the proper oil spill response plan, the state appeals court ruled Thursday. The opinion partly cancels a 2005 decision by a Ketchikan judge to overturn guilty verdicts against Greenpeace Inc. and Arctic Sunrise Capt. Arne Sorensen of misdemeanor charges. At the time of its anti-logging campaign, the ship was carrying more than 70,000 gallons of "petroleum products," according to district court documents. In Alaska, non-tank vessels larger than 400 gross tons must file an oil spill response plan application five days before... The Fort Mill Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041499/posts#comment Sun, 6 Jul 2008 17:44:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2034901/posts Alberta's energy prominence makes it a terror target, conference toldJoel Kom, Canwest News Service Published: Friday, June 20, 2008 CALGARY -- Alberta's emergence as an energy superpower already has made it a target for international Islamic terrorists, but the province's growing oil and gas wealth could also help breed homegrown terrorism, law enforcement officials and advisers said Thursday. After opening an anti-terrorism conference in Calgary for security professionals in government and law enforcement, city police Chief Rick Hanson said it's not just extremism from abroad that has to be on the radar. "The risk of homegrown local terrorists, in the... Canada.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2034901/posts#comment Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:50:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2026117/posts PORTLAND, Ore. - An environmental activist and former fugitive who once won thousands of votes in a congressional election pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges under a deal that would send him to prison for two years. Tre Arrow, 34, pleaded guilty to the destruction of concrete-mixing trucks in Portland in April 2001 and to firebombing logging trucks at a contested logging sale near Mount Hood in June 2001. He had faced up to 40 years in prison if convicted of two counts of arson. In a separate case, a radical environmentalist who helped federal officials round up a militant... AP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2026117/posts#comment Wed, 4 Jun 2008 23:14:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025852/posts The activist pleads guilty in two arsons and will serve at the Sheridan federal prisonTre Arrow, a radical environmentalist who was once one of the FBI's most-wanted fugitives, pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of arson. Appearing before U.S. District Judge James Redden, Arrow agreed to serve to 78 months in federal prison, with credit for time served since March 2004 in jails in Canada and the United States. Arrow, who will be formally sentenced Aug. 12, will serve about two years and four months at the Sheridan Federal Correctional Institution. His sentence could be further reduced by 54 days... The Oregonian http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025852/posts#comment Wed, 4 Jun 2008 15:08:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023002/posts Federal prosecutors are seeking a 10-year prison sentence for Briana Waters, a California woman convicted in March by a federal grant jury of assisting in the 2001 Earth Liberation Front arson that destroyed the University of Washington's Urban Horticulture Center. That recommendation includes a "terrorism enhancement," according to a sentencing memorandum filed by prosecutors Wednesday in U.S. District Court. The UW arson sought to strike a blow against genetic engineering of poplar trees, and federal prosecutors say that meets the legal definition of a violent act "calculated to influence or affect the conduct of government by intimidation or coercion," according... Seattle Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023002/posts#comment Thu, 29 May 2008 15:58:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2022722/posts PORTLAND, Ore. – Tre Arrow, a radical environmentalist who was once one of the FBI's most-wanted fugitives, has announced on his Web site he has accepted a plea deal on federal arson and conspiracy charges. Arrow had entered a not guilty plea. His attorney, Paul T. Loney, confirmed on Wednesday Arrow “is changing his plea” and a hearing date has been set for next Tuesday. The U.S. Attorney's office in Portland did not immediately return a call seeking comment. Arrow, 34, who has legally changed his name from Michael Scarpitti, is charged in a 14-count federal indictment with helping to... San Diego Union Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2022722/posts#comment Thu, 29 May 2008 00:38:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2020790/posts VIENNA, Austria — Austrian authorities say they are questioning 10 animal rights activists suspected of arson, sabotage and other crimes. Investigators say six of the suspects have been placed in pretrial detention for their alleged involvement in militant animal rights groups. Officials allege that the suspects are behind numerous arson fires and vandalism targeting food, clothing, pharmaceutical and agricultural companies. Prosecutors say the 10 were arrested earlier this week after a monthslong investigation into radical animal rights groups. Austrian media reported today that one of the suspects has begun a hunger strike while in custody. Investigators say the suspects used... Canadian Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2020790/posts#comment Sat, 24 May 2008 19:06:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2020013/posts Invoking the Red Scare of the 1950s, some environmentalists claim the federal government is committing something similar against the green movement of the 2000s. Of course, it could simply be vigorous enforcement of laws against violence and property damage. According to court documents, Briana Waters, convicted in the 2001 arson at the University of Washington Center for Urban Horticulture, is afraid that by remaining in prison she will lose her deep connection with her three year old daughter, Kalliope. She has justification to be worried about her sentencing on Friday, May 30. Throughout the grand jury process, the indictments,... Crosscut Seattle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2020013/posts#comment Fri, 23 May 2008 01:08:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2013402/posts An environmental activist has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for conspiring to destroy a Northern California dam, a genetics lab and other targets. Eric McDavid, 29, of Foresthill, was convicted in March for masterminding what FBI agents described as an eco-terrorist plot in the name of the Earth Liberation Front. The group has claimed credit for arsons across the West. McDavid's defense lawyer argued that his client was a victim of entrapment by an FBI informant. Two co-conspirators pleaded guilty and testified against McDavid. They are awaiting sentencing. According to court testimony, the three considered bombing... AP on Bakersfield Californian http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2013402/posts#comment Fri, 9 May 2008 02:08:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1979699/posts WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Explosive devices were found inside luxury houses set ablaze Monday morning outside of Seattle, and police suspected that a well-known eco-terrorism group ignited the fires. The multi-million-dollar development known as "Street of Dreams" in Woodinville, Wash., burst into flames in the early morning hours, and Snohomish County crews fought to contain the blaze. The Earth Liberation Front, known for violent acts in the name of environmentalism, left a sign at the scene and was suspected to have set fire to the swanky, newly built neighborhood. The Federal Bureau of Investigation released a statement saying that the FBI,... FoxNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1979699/posts#comment Mon, 3 Mar 2008 18:49:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1894340/posts A few hours after a $50 million condo project burned down, apparently in an eco-terror attack, Earth Liberation Front spokesman Rod Coronado stood in front of a San Diego audience and explained how to build a homemade Molotov cocktail. Now, Coronado is going to trial in federal court on a single count of distributing information on explosives, destructive devices and weapons of mass destruction with the intent that his listeners commit illegal acts of violence, a charge that could land him in prison for up to 20 years under post-Sept. 11 legislation. Prosecutors say Coronado, a longtime environmental activist renowned... AP on Bakersfield Californian http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1894340/posts#comment Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:57:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1874858/posts 11:14 AM, Wednesday, August 1, 2007 A federal judge on Wednesday reimposed a sentence of four years and three months on Jonathon Christopher Mark Paul, the last of 10 defendants indicted in Eugene for arson in environmental causes. Paul’s lawyer had challenged the sentence after a hearing June 5. Paul, a widely known environmental activists from Southern Oregon, again renounced arson as an activist tactic in a statement in court on Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Anne Aiken rebuffed four legal challenges to the sentence and required Paul to read the book “Three Cups of Tea” and to write a book... The Register-Guard http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1874858/posts#comment Wed, 1 Aug 2007 19:21:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1871864/posts A man who set firebombs in seven large SUVs last March pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 12 years in prison Wednesday. Grant Barnes... using the methods of the eco-terrorist group Earth Liberation Front... When Barnes was arrested, police found a box of seven of the devices in the back of his car. Police said they are replicas of bombs shown on ELF's Web site. Rocky Mountain News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1871864/posts#comment Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:26:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1868341/posts When Gareth Groves brought home his massive new Hummer, he knew his environmentally friendly neighbors disapproved. But he didn't expect what happened next. The sport utility vehicle was parked for five days on the street before two masked men smashed the windows, slashed the tires and scratched into the body: "FOR THE ENVIRON." "The thought of somebody vandalizing it never crossed my mind," said Gareth Groves, who lives near American University in Northwest Washington. "I've kind of been in shock." Police said they see small acts of vandalism in the area from time to time, but they have not seen... ABC News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1868341/posts#comment Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:49:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1867813/posts Vandals Batter D.C. Man's SUV, Slash Its Tires and Scratch In an Eco Note On a narrow, leafy street in Northwest Washington, where Prius hybrid cars and Volvos are the norm, one man bought a flashy gray Hummer that was too massive to fit in his garage. So he parked the seven-foot-tall behemoth on the street in front of his house and smiled politely when his eco-friendly neighbors looked on in disapproval at his "dream car." It lasted five days on the street before two masked men took a bat to every window, a knife to each 38-inch tire and... Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1867813/posts#comment Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:28:59 GMT