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 Saturday May 08, 2004 11:52 by Dominic Carroll - Cork Anti-War Campaign / Clonakilty Against the War corkantiwar at hotmail dot com
 Join the gathering at Cork District Court, Anglesea Street, 10.30am A Cork anti-war activist will appear in Cork District Court on Monday (10th May) following a peaceful protest at the Cork-based weapons manufacturer, DDC Ireland Ltd., a subsidiary of the powerful US multinational, Data Device Corporation (DDC). Michael Hobbs of Dunmanway, Co. Cork is charged with trespass and failing to comply with a directive from the gardai. Mr Hobbs was part of a group that held a peaceful anti-war protest at the plant last June. DDC Ireland Ltd. manufactures microelectronic circuits for military aircraft, tanks and so-called Smart Bombs. DDC components are also used in US-built strike helicopters employed by the Israeli army for its recent assassinations of the leaders of Hamas. Speaking prior to his hearing, Mr Hobbs insisted that the protest at DDC was legitimate: “The attacks on Hamas were condemned by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Brian Cowen, so surely Irish firms should be barred from supplying components for these aircraft. Given the deadly nature of DDC’s business, I believe my non-violent protest was entirely justified.” |
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Jump To Comment: 1 2 3Please pass on my best wishes and solidarity to Michael. Has he said how he's going to plead? Good luck in court!!
Michael Hobbs had his day in court this morning. The charge of refusing to obey a directive of a garda was dropped, but the trespass charge stood. Michael pleaded guilty but explained his motives for the protest at DDC. The judge ordered Michael to pay 100 euros to the court poor box, but decided against a conviction. All in all, not a bad result. Well done, Michael, and thanks to all those who stood with him in solidarity at the courthouse.
Well done Michael!!