VANESSA FLUKER
DETROIT, June 1, 2011
Despite the huge turnout at a May 13 court hearing to support attorney Vanessa Fluker, Chief Judge Virgil C. Smith has handed down a ruling denying her request to recuse Judge Robert Colombo from a client’s case and refusing to invalidate $12,200 in fines Colombo hit her with in retaliation for her appeal of an eviction order.
Go to http://voiceofdetroit.net/?p=7335 and http://voiceofdetroit.net/?p=6035 to read about details of the May 13 hearing, and “A Tale of Two Attorneys: Royal Bank of Scotland’s Friend Robert Colombo and People’s Attorney Vanessa Fluker.” A story on Smith’s decision will be forthcoming.
But meanwhile, on Thursday, June 2, 6-8 pm, there will be a rally and fundraiser for attorney Fluker, to help with the costs of an appeal. She will talk about her case and the continuing struggle for a moratorium to stop foreclosures in Wayne County. General Baker and invited community leaders will also speak on the foreclosure crisis and the campaign to pass “The Homeowner Protection and Neighborhood Preservation Act” in Wayne County.
The Act calls for the Sheriff to declare a moratorium on foreclosures in Wayne County. (The bill goes before the County Ways and Means Committee for a hearing on the evening of June 13– details to follow). Light refreshments and music will be provided on June 2.
RALLY THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2010 6-8 p.m. UAW LOCAL 600, 10550 Dix, Dearborn, MI
TO SUPPORT ATTORNEY VANESSA FLUKER and
STOP FORECLOSURES AND BANK ABUSES IN WAYNE COUNTY!!
Click on Flyer– June 2 People Before Banks rally for copy of flier.
Also, on Saturday, June 4, 11 am to 3 pm, Local 600 will host a free legal clinic on mortgage foreclosures. If you or anyone you know is seeking advice from lawyers who represent the community rather than the banks, come to the clinic for free and confidential assistance. Click on Flyer– June 4 legal clinic for flyer.
For more information, go to moratorium@moratorium-mi.org and http://www.peoplebeforebanks.org.
