Photo by Tonye AllenTonye Allen has taken some of the most memorable hip-hop pictures you have seen. Remember this one with Biggie (Chis Wallace) in a suit holding a cane with Puff? Allen took this historical picture. I must admit, I LOVE his work. Mr. Allen is a photojournalist who works professionally under the name "TRILOBITE." His work has appeared in: Essence, Vibe, The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, LA Weekly , and The Source Magazine. He has worked for Sony Music, PolyGram Records, Def Jam Records, and Interscope Records, among others.
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I-N-N-O-C-E-N-T! INNOCENT AMERICAN FOUND GUILTY IN TORONTO:
POLICE FABRICATE STORIES; APPEAL UNDERWAY
POLICE FABRICATE STORIES; APPEAL UNDERWAY
AFRICAN-AMERICAN PHOTOJOURNALIST BEATEN BY TORONTO POLICE;
FIGHTING TO HAVE FALSE ASSAULT CHARGES DROPPED
FIGHTING TO HAVE FALSE ASSAULT CHARGES DROPPED
HOW YOU CAN HELP!!!
PLEASE SIGN PETITION : http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/946246942 VISIT TONYE ALLEN'S BLOG AND COMMENT: www.tonyeallenandannbrown.blogspot.com
TELL TORONTO TO DROP THE CHARGESMayor: David Miller mayor_miller@toronto.ca
416-397-CITY (2489)/ Fax:416-696-3687
Police Chief:Bill Blair william.blair@torontopolice.on.ca416 808-2222
Det. Moyer: 51 Division
416-808-5100
BOYCOTT TORONTO AND TELL THEM WHY
Toronto Tourism dept.
Justine Palinska 416-987-1739
jpalinska@torcvb.com
Police Brutality on the rise in Toronto!
Toronto police force needs cleanup: veteran officer: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2006/05/05/toronto-po lice-misconduct.html
Here's one of the latest cases:
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TORONTO, CANADA...One day prior to trial date African-American tourist attacked by the Toronto police outside his hotel by Toronto police and falsely charged with assault may lose his lawyer due to lack of additional legal funds. Jason Bogle, Jason Bogle Law Office (www.bogleslawoffice.com), had been the counsel on record, but informed Mr. Allen on Nov. 16th he may no longer proceed due to outstanding legal fees (although Mr. Allen had already paid a significant portion of the fees).
October 16, 2006, at approximately 1:40 pm after checking out of the Econolodge Hotel (335 Jarvis Street) and while in the process of hailing a taxi, Black Americans Tonye Allen and his fiancee, Ann Brown, were assaulted by several Downtown Toronto policemen from the 51st division. Mr. Allen, who did not resist, was beaten and pepper sprayed several times while handcuffed and in police custody. Ms. Brown was choked, shoved, and threatened with arrest as well.
Mr. Allen was never told why he was being detained. The arresting police refused to tell Ms. Brown where they were taking Mr. Allen. After locating the correct police station, Ms. Brown spoke with a "Det. Moyer," who said he "hadn't decided" what he was going to charge Mr. Allen with. Ultimately, Mr. Allen was charged with assault of two policemen and resisting arrest, times two. After Ms. Brown posted cash bail of $1,000, Mr. Allen's passport was taken by "Det. Moyer." Mr. Allen was unarmed. He had never been arrested. He had no criminal history. He has no history of drug/alcohol abuse.
Mr. Allen and Ms. Brown are seeking publicity and legal references to help fight these false charges. Mr. Allen is a photojournalist who works professionally under the name "TRILOBITE." His work has appeared in: Essence, Vibe, The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, LA Weekly , and The Source Magazine. He has worked for Sony Music, PolyGram Records, Def Jam Records, and Interscope Records, among others.
Ms. Brown is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Essence, Black Enterprise, Upscale Magazine, The Source , and various other publications.
Mr. Allen and Ms. Brown were in Toronto on their way to South Africa.
Mr. Allen sustained the following injuries:
Head abrasions and bruises
Ear abrasions and bruises
Possible concussion
Right eye: deep cut on eyelid
Black left/right eyes
Damaged left eye, loss of sight (previous 20-20+ vision)
Left ear loss of hearing
Lip bruised
Dislocated jaw
Abrasions/bruises on right cheek
Right and left shoulders contusions and bruises
Left wrist: deep cuts, ligature marks, nerve damage
Right wrist: cuts, ligature marks, nerve damage
Left and right hands: abrasions, nerve damage
Right ring finger dislocated
Bruised ribs
Abrasions on torso
Bruised thoracic vertebrae
Left and right knees: abrasions and bruises
*This is not a full medical assessment/photos taken 10-20-06
I know how angry you Americans are and you deserve to. The police that beat them up was asked for his badge number and when they got to the station, there was no such badge number. It is a disgrace to us Torontonian tax payers! Please feel free to comment but first hit the petition!
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