Call for "Day After" Cuban Five Rally

Washington, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) The US Committee for the Liberation of the Cuban Five summoned a new international day for their release on Monday, to take place after the decision of the Atlanta Appellate Court on the case.

   The organization's release called on all supporting the cause of the Cuban Five patriots imprisoned in the United States to hold press conferences, rally in front of government offices and embassies, and other activities.

   The US Committee for the Liberation of the Cuban Five also urged letters to be sent to US President George W. Bush and Attorney General Michael Mukasey demanding the release of Gerardo Hernandez, Antonio Guerrero, Ramon Labanino, Fernando Gonzalez and Rene Gonzalez, who were arrested in September 1998 when they were trying to protect Cuba from terrorist groups operating in Florida.

   They received sentences in an unfair and political trial ranging from 15 years to double life imprisonment.

   In an audience before a panel of three judges in August, the defense denounced the political manipulations of the case and refuted cause number 3 against Gerardo Hernandez, who was accused of conspiracy to commit murder, arguing that the evidence against Hernandez was legally insufficient.

   The US Committee said history has shown that political cases are won with popular support and by telling the truth, but predicted that if the Atlanta Appeals Court decides in favor of the prisoners, the government will probably appeal.