On November 5th, 2023, the Canton 9 were exercising their First Amendment rights to Free Speech and Protest on Washington St in Canton MA.  This is a basic right afforded to them under the Constitution of the United States.  The protest was peaceful, did not disrupt traffic, and did not disrupt normal business in the area.

They were approached by Canton Police and told that they would not be able to protest there as the business across the street was occupied by a potential witness in the John O'Keefe murder trial.  The protestors held their ground as there was no basis for the interaction, but left shorty after.  No arrests were made.

Earlier this week, they all received Summons to appear in court for a potential FELONY charge of Witness Intimidation and an additional charge of Picketing a judge/juror/court.   This is OUTRAGEOUS and a clear violation of the First Amendment.

Eight of them have their hearing in January 2024, while the 9th protestor, a minor, age 17, will be at his Magistrates hearing on December 18, 2023.

This fund will be used for Legal representation for the 8 in January, and the minors separate hearing on December 18th.  Any monies left over from this hearing will be used for further legal representation for all protestors and/or be donated to the Karen Read legal defense fund and Aidan Kearney legal defense fund