Urban Unrest

31 March 2006 | Politics | Ernesto Aguilar

Although you may not recall Lynne Stewart’s name, you have no doubt heard of some of the celebrated/infamous cases she has been a part of, including defending David Gilbert (Nyack robbery reportedly committed in solidarity with the Black Liberation Army); Ray Luc Levasseur (recently released; United Freedom Front bombings); Sekou Odinga (BLA) and WTC 1 defendants. This comes from her defense committee, fighting her conviction on supporting terrorism:

Attorney Lynne Stewart now faces another battle for her life: the battle against breast cancer. Ms. Stewart’s sentencing is pending following her conviction last year on charges of aiding terrorism in a case where the government stretched her conversations with a reporter regarding her client into serious, felony charges. Ms. Stewart, 67 years old, faces 30 years in prison and has already lost her ability to practice law - her beloved profession. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in November, 2005. On January 9, 2006, doctors removed a 2.4 centimeter tumor from her left breast that was discovered to be an invasive ductal carcinoma. Over the past two months, Ms. Stewart has consulted with a number of medical specialists about her cancer, the treatment options, and the risks of recurrence.

At the end of March, Ms. Stewart will begin radiation therapy and other treatment. Accordingly, Lynne Stewart’s attorneys are requesting that the Court give Ms. Stewart until July 31, 2006, to file her sentencing memoranda.

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