Arrestees at Chinese-American Planning Council’s Gala Vindicated! All Charges Dismissed

On Feb 27, Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) had NYPD arrest 7 workers in an attempt to suppress the picket line demanding CPC pay back $90 million in stolen wages. Yesterday, the 7 protesters arrested at CPC’s Gala had their court hearing, and all their charges were dismissed! The judge ruled that the NYPD didn’t have sufficient reasons to make the arrests.

In a statement released by the arrestees, they said, “Today we were joined by home attendant supporters in court. The judge heard what it is that we are fighting for – the end to the violent, 24-hour workday that CPC perpetuates. In the end, the judge dismissed all the charges.”

“CPC tried to intimidate workers by using police violence. But it failed! Workers are more angry and determined than ever and vow to continue to picket CPC until they pay back their hard-earned wages!”

They urge people to join the weekly picket in front of CPC’s luxury building at 45 Suffolk St, Wednesdays, 10am-11:30am.