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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. I bear witness there is no God, but Allah.

I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 23, 2009

 

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Rally Update: Congressman Bobby L. Rush to Join Leaders
at Rally Demanding Justice for Jon Burge Torture Victims

 

CHICAGO — The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan will speak in support of Cortez Brown and all victims of police brutality and torture on Saturday, April 25th at Life Center Church of God in Christ (5500 S. Indiana). Brown is a victim of torture by indicted former Commander Jon Burge and his subordinates within the Chicago Police Department. Doors open at 3:30pm and program begins at 4pm. Admission is free.

 

Along with Min. Farrakhan, the scheduled speakers include Father Michael Pfleger, Attorney Locke Bowman and Alderman Ed Smith. Min. Farrakhan appeared at a court hearing earlier this month in support of Cortez Brown and has pledged to attend the next court appearance on April 29.

 

A press conference will immediately follow the rally.