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Justice for Linda
Target: Omar Mora Diaz, President of the Supreme Tribunal for Justice; Edith Silva, DP Attorney for Women's Issues; Isaias Rodriguez, Attorney General of the RepublicSponsored by: International Planned Parenthood Federation
Linda Loaiza's waking nightmare began 4 years ago at the age of 18 when she was kidnapped, held prisoner in her attacker's home, and repeatedly raped, beaten and tortured. She was finally rescued by Venezuelan police 4 months later.
But Linda's suffering didn't end with her rescue. After waiting 3 years for a trial, the court set a trial date only AFTER Linda resorted to holding a 2-week hunger strike on the steps of the Supreme Court to raise media awareness of her plight. Amazingly, the judge appointed to the case let her attacker (the son of a very influential Venezuelan man) go free, citing a lack of evidence despite the fact that Linda was rescued from his apartment and he had been previously arrested for attacking another woman in 1999.
Linda's experience is deeply disturbing - both for the violence she suffered and for the corruption and the injustice she has faced in her quest to put her attacker behind bars where he can't hurt her or others. Linda's story is representative of the immense difficulty faced by women in many parts of the world when they seek justice in the face of violence and abuse.
It's been many months and Linda is still awaiting a trial date. Please don't let the Venezuelan justice system drag their feet any longer or deny Linda justice once again!
Demand Justice for Linda - send a letter asking key Venezuelan officials to ensure a timely and fair trial.
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Linda's experience is deeply disturbing - both for the violence she suffered and for the corruption and the injustice she has faced in her quest to put her attacker behind bars where he can't hurt her or others. Linda's story is representative of the immense difficulty faced by women in many parts of the world when they seek justice in the face of violence and abuse.
It's been many months and Linda is still awaiting a trial date. Please don't let the Venezuelan justice system drag their feet any longer or deny Linda justice once again!
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# 10,800:
4:06 pm PDT, May 2,
Michelle Brown, Virginia
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9:16 pm PDT, Apr 26,
Name not displayed, California
# 10,798:
7:41 am PDT, Apr 25,
Darline Stoddard, New York
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9:35 am PDT, Apr 20,
Starla K. Knox, Oklahoma
# 10,796:
7:47 am PDT, Apr 16,
Nicky Elizabeth, Maine
# 10,795:
5:56 pm PDT, Apr 13,
Amanda Campbell, Idaho
Not only would you not let this happen to a woman that you were close to - you would NEVER let it happen to a man, is a woman less because she is the holder and caretaker of young life?
Not only would you not let this happen to a woman that you were close to - you would NEVER let it happen to a man, is a woman less because she is the holder and caretaker of young life?
# 10,794:
11:32 pm PDT, Apr 4,
Victoria Thomas, Wyoming
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7:13 pm PDT, Apr 4,
Lynda LaSage, California
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5:44 am PDT, Apr 2,
Lisa Bube, Ohio
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3:09 pm PDT, Mar 31,
Melissa Bardwell, Washington
# 10,790:
5:39 pm PDT, Mar 24,
Joy Blair, Alabama
Surely you would not let this happen to you MOTHER, your Sister nor any other female family member..Sotp letting this woman suffer-give her justice now...
Surely you would not let this happen to you MOTHER, your Sister nor any other female family member..Sotp letting this woman suffer-give her justice now...
# 10,789:
2:53 am PDT, Mar 24,
Johanna Oksanen, Finland
Whats wrong with you people?!
Whats wrong with you people?!
# 10,788:
6:14 pm PDT, Mar 23,
Kiki Secrist, Virginia
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1:27 pm PDT, Mar 13,
Doranna Mcclendon, Arizona
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12:33 pm PDT, Mar 13,
Shonessi Tracy, Nebraska
# 10,785:
6:59 am PST, Mar 6,
Sarah Drouillard, Michigan
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7:48 am PST, Mar 5,
Tracy Andrews, Pennsylvania
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1:17 pm PST, Feb 22,
Daniela Balinca, Romania
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2:04 pm PST, Feb 18,
Jeremy Spohn, Pennsylvania
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9:48 pm PST, Feb 10,
Bobbie Straley, New Mexico
# 10,780:
5:05 pm PST, Feb 5,
Defend Children, New Hampshire
I might be way off the mark but I believe that laws do need to be change and the easiest way to get that done is to gather information as to what is going on in today's world. We all know the horrors out there but it seems many in power are either blind to it or choose to look the other way. I feel with black and white facts given to them, they can nort continue to totally overlook. I know it is a formidable task but a necessary one. Like many I have a petition on the petition site and a web site. I invite any child/women advocate to view both, sign and join if you'd like. Thank you http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/379673119 That petition is mine to help children and protective parent I encourage you to visit and join my web site Http://groups.msn.com//endchildabuse Let us support each other in our support for the children
I might be way off the mark but I believe that laws do need to be change and the easiest way to get that done is to gather information as to what is going on in today's world. We all know the horrors out there but it seems many in power are either blind to it or choose to look the other way. I feel with black and white facts given to them, they can nort continue to totally overlook. I know it is a formidable task but a necessary one. Like many I have a petition on the petition site and a web site. I invite any child/women advocate to view both, sign and join if you'd like. Thank you http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/379673119 That petition is mine to help children and protective parent I encourage you to visit and join my web site Http://groups.msn.com//endchildabuse Let us support each other in our support for the children
# 10,779:
2:19 pm PST, Jan 26,
Katherine Hamilton, California
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1:04 pm PST, Jan 25,
Christine Iadeluca, New York
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6:50 am PST, Jan 16,
Holly Whitney, Maine
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12:43 am PST, Jan 15,
Annemarie Vidal, New Mexico
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5:50 pm PST, Jan 13,
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10:55 am PST, Jan 13,
Dave Sennett, Pennsylvania
travisty.
travisty.
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9:18 pm PST, Jan 9,
Terri Sullivan, New Hampshire
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8:39 am PST, Jan 6,
Andrea Leary, Florida
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4:47 am PST, Jan 6,
Yvonne Cameron, Canada
Ensure a timely and fair trial! This woman has suffered enough.
Ensure a timely and fair trial! This woman has suffered enough.
# 10,770:
2:12 pm PST, Jan 2,
Danille Baptista, Alabama
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9:19 am PST, Dec 31,
Tina Horsley, United Kingdom
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2:01 pm PST, Dec 28,
Judy Haaksma, Utah
# 10,767:
8:30 pm PST, Dec 27,
Rick Yost, Canada
This is not a gender issue but a human rights issue. I'm so appalled at what Linda went through. No one in their greatest amount of imagination can ever really understand what this poor lady endured!! Give an example to the world, give her true justice.
This is not a gender issue but a human rights issue. I'm so appalled at what Linda went through. No one in their greatest amount of imagination can ever really understand what this poor lady endured!! Give an example to the world, give her true justice.
# 10,766:
7:41 am PST, Dec 27,
Jessica-Dawn Drouin, Canada
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9:19 am PST, Dec 20,
Zaina Escandon Francis, Guatemala
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3:09 pm PST, Dec 19,
Jennifer Franklin, Kentucky
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8:45 am PST, Dec 16,
Robin Davis, Pennsylvania
# 10,762:
3:57 pm PST, Dec 13,
Teresa Milligan, United Kingdom
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12:36 pm PST, Dec 12,
Joseph Klawiter, Virginia
Those dastardly fiends must be stopped at all costs! I'm here for you, Linda!
Those dastardly fiends must be stopped at all costs! I'm here for you, Linda!
# 10,760:
6:43 pm PST, Dec 10,
Jo Woller, Michigan
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3:38 am PST, Dec 9,
Terje Reite, Norway
# 10,758:
7:22 am PST, Dec 3,
Emily Cathcart, Canada
The criminal should be punished...not the victim.
The criminal should be punished...not the victim.
# 10,757:
5:05 pm PST, Nov 30,
Danny Piccirillo, Massachusetts
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10:26 am PST, Nov 30,
Peggy Singh, California
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4:06 am PST, Nov 28,
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# 10,754:
2:26 pm PST, Nov 26,
Millie Delaney, California
Would you like this to happen to you, or any member of your family? I don't think so. Protect women - after all they are the homemakers and mothers of your children.
Would you like this to happen to you, or any member of your family? I don't think so. Protect women - after all they are the homemakers and mothers of your children.
# 10,753:
11:48 pm PST, Nov 24,
Suncana Sesic Alvarado, California
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12:22 pm PST, Nov 23,
Jennifer Megeney, Canada
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3:06 am PST, Nov 21,
Lars Wantje, Germany