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Activist Minnesota woman says Cedar Rapids FBI served subpoena; Confident feds 'looking into an ALF action' at UI in 2004
Early Tuesday evening, Twin Cities activist Carrie Feldman was pulled over by Cedar Rapids, Iowa FBI agents and served a subpoena (PDF) to appear in Davenport, Iowa federal court. The subpoena, dated October 6, originally asked her to appear on Wednesday morning ... the FBI is prioritizing its investigation into a November, 2004 Animal Liberation Front action at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.
More from Twin Cities Indymedia: Local Activist Subpoenaed to Federal Grand Jury in Iowa
A "grand jury resister"...
From Carrie's statement to the grand jury:
First of all, I would like to state, unequivocally and most certainly for the record, that I have no intention of testifying before this grand jury. Based on information from the prosecutor indicating that I may be a target of this investigation, I am invoking my Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. But beyond that, I am refusing to cooperate based on a sincere belief that to do so would run counter to my deeply held convictions and values. ...
And remember–stay safe, stay strong, and [f---] grand juries!
Statement from Carrie after the initial subpoena
Shortly after leaving my house today at 5:00, I was pulled over by an unmarked black SUV, and approached by two FBI agents from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They served me a subpoena to appear before a federal grand jury in Davenport, Iowa on Thursday, October 15th. ...
Statement from Carrie on her 10-15-09 court appearance
I now feel confident in assuming that they are looking into an ALF action that occurred at the University of Iowa in 2004. Many different signs, including a question from one of the jurors, have indicated this. ...
From anonymous commenter at Twin Cities Indymedia:
the UI psychology department animal liberation raid was huge. FBI's probably been burning on that one for all of the last 5 years. wonder if those two agents have been on it all this time. UI proceeded to build an underground vivisection lab since thenvideo from inside the raid is featured prominently in Behind the Mask: newscast and raw video here: ALF communique:
looking back at UI raid in november 2004
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 23:24.
the UI psychology department animal liberation raid was huge. FBI's probably been burning on that one for all of the last 5 years. wonder if those two agents have been on it all this time. UI proceeded to build an underground vivisection lab since then
video from inside the raid is featured prominently in Behind the Mask: http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/11/28/18333926.php
newscast and raw video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SirWRwVyHQ
ALF communique: http://www.animalliberationfront.com/ALFront/Actions-USA/iowabreakin.htm
YouTube video cited above:
A.L.F. Liberation At The University Of Iowa
Skorton Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee On Seashore Break-in
Select, related articles from Gazette archives
Vandals pillage psych labs at UI (November 15, 2004)
FBI probes vandalism at UI lab (November 16, 2004)
Animal-rights group likely vandalized UI, member says (November 18, 2004)
Safety worries UI (November 19, 2004)
Animal Liberation Front: Liberators or terrorists? (November 20, 2004)
UI vandals had access to keys, video shows (November 23, 2004)
Animal treatment claims against UI lab examined (February 2, 2005)
Animal research opens wide chasm (March 27, 2005)
FBI omits UI break-in from report on terrorism (November 14, 2007)
Federal Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted - Seeking Information - Iowa Univ. crime, 11/14/04
WANTED FOR QUESTIONING
Unknown Suspect
Law enforcement authorities are seeking information regarding alleged vandalism, which occurred at the University of Iowa animal research facilities, in Iowa City, Iowa. The crime occurred on November 14, 2004.
Composite sketches
Unknown Suspect
DESCRIPTION
Age:
Late teens to early 20s
Hair:
Dark
Sex:
Female
Eyes:
Unknown
Height:
5'2" to 5'6"
Race:
White
Weight:
Unknown
Complexion:
Light/fair
Remarks:
The suspect was last seen wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, light brown khaki pants, white tennis shoes, and a light blue plastic wrist watch. The suspect was also carrying a brown crocheted fabric purse with rope handles and a black nylon wallet with a picture of the animated character Tinker Bell on the side.
THE DETAILS SURROUNDING THE CRIME
Law enforcement authorities are seeking information regarding alleged vandalism, which occurred at the University of Iowa animal research facilities, in Iowa City, Iowa. The crime occurred on November 14, 2004.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PERSON, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FBI OFFICE OR THE NEAREST AMERICAN EMBASSY OR CONSULATE. INFORMATION CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE "SUBMIT A TIP" LINK ON THE WWW.FBI.GOV WEBSITE MAIN PAGE.
ROBERT S. MUELLER, IIIDIRECTORFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEWASHINGTON, D.C. 20535TELEPHONE: (202) 324-3000
ROBERT S. MUELLER, III
DIRECTOR
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535
TELEPHONE: (202) 324-3000
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