Spring Protest is in the air!

Yes, it's that time where we brush up on our skills, dust off our medic bags and head to the streets. Spring is definitely here, and so it the call to action. First stop, Charlotte!

Your favorite medics will meet you in the streets of Charlotte courtesy of the Protest Bank of America Sharehold Meeting. With the City of Charlotte passing the Articles of Oppression (aka the Extraordinary Event Ordinance), this event is sure to keep the medics busy in the streets. As always, they've got your back.

In preparation of this event we're reaching out to the community, this means you, to have our back. We've successfully raised $1000 in our legal defense fund and we thank you for the support! But with the ever expanding ranks of our group, we've got more medics to cover in the streets. Clean out your couch, check under your car seat, and open your wallets. We're asking for your support during this action, as well as other upcoming events.

All Charges Dismissed!

It is with great pleasure that we can announce the voluntary dismissal of all charges against Bryan Garcia and Noah Morris. Thank you every one who has supported them in these circumstances.
Solidarity with those who haven't been as lucky. We miss you and dream of the days when the prison walls fall and your loved ones can hold you in their arms again

The fight in the streets still continues. Until then...

Katuah Medics Announce 20 Hour Street Medic Training - February 17-19, 2012

Katuah Medics will be hosting a 20 hour street medic training the weekend of February 17th,18th,and 19th in Asheville, North Carolina.
Street medics, or action medics, are volunteers with varying degrees of medical training who attend protests and demonstrations to provide medical care such as first aid. Unlike regular emergency medical technicians, who serve with more established institutions, street medics usually operate in a less formal manner.
You will learn basic emergency first aid, how to do an eye flush, basic assessment and treatment skills, and other important skills.
Please E-mail katuahmedics@gmail.com for registration information.

Case has been continued to December 21, 2012

Our lawyer appeared in court on our behalf today. The case has been continued until December 21, 2012. There has ben an ongoing conversation with the chief prosecutor about the case, many involving the arial footage of the arrests. Progress is being made, slow progress, but we continue forward in fighting these allegations of wrong doing.

Show you support for the fight buy donating to the Katuah Medics Legal Defense Fund.

Arrest affidavits released.

Our lawyer has forwarded the arrest affidavits for our case. As expected, it's a generic affidavit with no facts consistent with our case. The affidavits were identical for both Noah and myself. We're still hopeful this case will be dropped, but prepared to take this case trial. 

On 9/6/11 around 1416 hours the defendant [Garcia] [Morris] was engaged in a
protest at N. Kings Dr. at E. 4th St. The Defendant intentionally and knowingly
blocked traffic by positioning in the center of the intersection in violation of
city code sec 19-241.  Furthermore the defendant was yelling and screaming in
protest amongst a large crowd inflaming the situation.  The defendant was
subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct and obstructing the street (city code
sec 19-241) this occurring in the corporate city limits of Charlotte.

Please donate to our legal defense fund as the case against us is taking way in the courts.

Katuah Medics Legal Defense Fund

The fight has been continued to November 16, 2011

Our first court appearance was October 17, and our lawyer appeared on our behalf. Jacob Sussman of Charlotte, NC has take on the case and we're delighted to have such a talented litigator on our side.

The case has been continued the case until November 16, which will give us time to review the case and plan the next steps.

Even though the Legal Fund-raiser was a raging success, and we've reached 10% of our goal. Thank you so much to folks who have given so far. We're still reaching out to our community both near and far for support. You can still donate online or contact us at katuahmedics@gmail.com for more information.

Street Medic Training Being Offered at the 6th Annual Mountain Justice Fall Summit

Street Medic Training Being Offered at the 6th Annual Mountain Justice Fall Summit

Coal River Mountain Watch and Radical Action for Mountain People's Survival (RAMPS) Campaign will be hosting the Mountain Justice Fall Summit. The Fall Summit will take place October 28-30 in Raleigh County, West Virginia As part of that summit, the Katuah Medics are planning a 20 hour street medic training. Training will begin Thursday night and continue through Sunday morning. Topics included are first aid/wound care, how to do an effective eye flush, and discussions on police weapons and tactics. Although further training is recommend, people with all levels (including no training at all!) are invited to attend. We also encourage folks who can't participate in the entire training to come out and support the training by volunteering as patients. We ask a $5-25 donation to cover the cost of materials and trainers, with no one being turned away due to lack of funds.

For more information about the summit and medic training, please check out the event webpage.

http://rampscampaign.org/fall-summit/