A Message From Tre Arrow's Sister

For those ETK fans who aren't familiar, Tre Arrow is a friend who a few years ago, found himself wrongly accused of an arson and is now considered a 'terrorist' by american authoritarians. Here is an update from Tre's sister:

Hello to One and All Tre Arrow Supporters,

Yesterday's Extradition Appeal Hearing went well! The tides (slowly but surely) seem to be turning, as Tre was appropriately referred to by his legal name, *Tre Arrow* the entire day, without issue.

Tre's attorney Jim Blazina opened with strong, firm, factual arguments to further the case of Tre's survival of political persecution by the US Government. He stated that prior to 9/11/01, there were approx. 16 people on a "possible terrorist" list in the US. Post 9/11, there are approx. 80,000 on that list.

The voluminous documents and obtuse language used and referenced (as Tre's case is complicated) were at times head-spinning, but the overall outcome was that the panel (3 Judges) reserved judgment until a future date. They heard both sides, but clearly were most interested in hearing more from Tre's attorney. Blazina told me afterward that they most likely will take a month to decide anything, if not longer.

Blazina made several relevant case citations to evidence his arguments throughout the day. Blazina immediately claimed there has been an "abuse of process" with regard to Tre, and that the reliability of "any actual evidence" against Tre is non-existent...that it was concocted and three co-conspirators signed cooperation agreements. Blazina more or less stated that Tre became a target after becoming a public figure--a successful environmentalist receiving a significant degree of notoriety in the public eye, was framed by the US.

Other arguments sought to challenge the constitutionality and breech of fundamental justice with regard to Tre's Refugee Claim. Part one of his claim was initially passed, and then was not further processed due to the Extradition proceedings... Blazina urged that Tre is entitled to a full oral hearing to determine the credibility (for the refugee claim) of the allegations in the indictment.

Procedural fairness was breeched, as Tre is in need of protection from the US Government, Blazina urged.

More to follow....for now, Tre thanks each of you for the ongoing love, energy and support. He feels it.

Namaste,
Shawna Scarpitti (Tre Arrow's sister)