Category Archives: John T. Williams

Some Thoughts on George Zimmerman and John T. Williams

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Vince

by Frank Hopper As the not guilty verdict of George Zimmerman was announced on July 13 I couldn’t help thinking about a similar shooting here in Seattle that was also caused by racial profiling, the shooting of First Nations carver … Continue reading →

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Sidewalk Vigil for John T. Williams – One Year Later Memorial – 8/30/2011

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Vince
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One Year Anniversary of the Shooting of John T. Williams – It’s time to throw off this Empire

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Vince

From AI/AN ATS Love, prayers and blessings to the family of John T. Williams. We cannot bring your loved one back. No one can. We can demand justice, but even if criminal charges were brought against Officer Ian Birk, it … Continue reading →

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NO CHARGERS FOR OFFICER IAN BIRK

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Vince

John T. Williams was gunned downed on the streets of Seattle on August 30, 2010. His killer, Ian Birk, gave the 50 year old, partially deaf man carrying a 3 inch pocket knife approximately 5 seconds to drop his knife … Continue reading →

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It’s not murder when the government kills you

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Vince

An article about the killing of John T. Williams by one of my favorite critics of the police state, William Norman Grigg. John T. Williams was a First Nations wood carver who was shot to death on the streets of … Continue reading →

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When is Murder Not Murder?

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Vince

Answer: When a police officer is “protecting and serving” a victim. King 5 News of Seattle reports that high level police sources have revealed that charges will not be brought against Officer Ian Birk in the killing of John T. … Continue reading →

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John T. Williams Shooting Ruled Not Justified

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Vince

Read about it at the Seattle Times Seattle Police Chief John Diaz and the department’s Firearms Review Board have reached a preliminary finding that an officer’s fatal shooting of woodcarver John T. Williams on Aug. 30 was not justified, according … Continue reading →

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Keeping up the pressure on the Seattle Police

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Vince

What sort of resolution should be sought for the killing of John T. Williams? Thus far, we have promises of a peer review, overhaul of the department and an inquest of the incident. I have no doubt that public pressure … Continue reading →

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The Whole Damn System Is Guilty!

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Vince

Murdered by a Seattle Police Officer. The whole damn system is guilty!

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A Street Execution of a Nuu-Chah-Nulth Man

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Vince

More information has come to light regarding John T. Williams’ death at the hands of a Seattle police officer. As one commentator on this tragedy pointed out, it appears that it wasn’t Williams who approached Officer Ian Birk with a … Continue reading →

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