Spokane 3 Trial
Range Media has been posting detailed daily coverage of the trial:
On June 11, 2025, protesters attempted to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from taking two detained young men who were in the US legally to the ICE detention facility in Tacoma.
We reported from the ground for nearly twelve hours as federal agents shoved protesters and the media and threatened federal charges against Spokanites choosing civil disobedience. Hours later, local law enforcement descended on the streets around protesters, using less lethal munitions and chemical agents to disperse the crowd.
More than 30 people were arrested that night on charges like Failure to Disperse, with two of them additionally charged with “unlawful imprisonment.” And one month later, the federal government arrested nine people now known as the Spokane 9 on suspicion of “conspiracy to impede or injure officers.” Two of the nine were also charged with “assault on a federal officer.” All nine initially pled not guilty and were awaiting trial. In December, six of the nine took plea deals. The remaining three defendants are set to go to trial on May 18, 2026.
The Spokane arrests represent a significant escalation in the Department of Justice’s crackdown on protesters. Outside of the arrest of Los Angeles union leader David Huerta, there appear to be no other recent examples of protesters being charged solely with the federal crime of “conspiracy to impede or assault law enforcement officers.”
While the trial is ongoing, detailed background information is available to read, as well as updates about Days 1-5 of the trial.
June 2025 Los Angeles Uprising
Many people are currently imprisoned or still facing federal charges in connection with the uprising against ICE in Los Angeles last June; there is no currently known public support information.
- Emiliano Garduno-Galvez was sentenced to 4 years in federal prison for throwing a molotov cocktail towards police. Emiliano was convicted of one count of possessing an unregistered destructive device and a second count of obstructing, impeding, or interfering with law enforcement during a civil disorder. After his sentencing last January, he was recently transferred to FCI Sheridan; he also faces deportation upon completion of his sentence.
Emiliano Garduno-Galvez #89611-511
FCI Sheridan
PO Box 5000
Sheridan, OR 97378 - Wrackkie Quiogue was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for throwing a molotov cocktail towards police resulting in a conviction for possession of an unregistered destructive device. He has been held at MDC Los Angeles since last year but is likely to be transferred soon.
- Elpidio Reyna plead guilty to one count of assault on a federal officer by deadly or dangerous weapon resulting in bodily injury for throwing rocks at CBP vehicles and building fiery barricades in the street. He is currently held at MDC Los Angeles pending sentencing.
- Adam Charles Palermo plead guilty to assaulting, resisting and impeding federal officers by dropping fiery objects onto California Highway Patrol vehicles from the 101 Freeyway overpass. He is currently held at MDC Los Angeles pending sentencing.
- Five others have also plead guilty for various assault, obstruction impeding charges for attacking police vehicles on the 101 Freeway overpass: currently on pretrial release awaiting sentencing are Ismael Vega, Balton Montion, Junior Roldan, Yachua Mauricio Flores, and Ronald Alexis Coreas.
Derell Mickles
Trial is set to begin June 3rd for Derell Mickles, the man who NYPD had tased and shot nine times along with two other bystanders for allegedly jumping the turnstiles inside a Brooklyn train station in September 2024. Court support and funds are requested; more information at @justice4derell instagram, linktree, Patreon, and Givesendgo.
Currently held at Rikers Island, you can write to Derell:
Derell Mickles #8252401181
RESH RMSC Enhanced Supervised Housing)
19-19 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
A new zine about Derell’s case is available to read and download: “Pigs in the Station: Racist Fare Evasion Enforcement as a Form of Black Genocide”
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Conor Cauley
Conor Cauley was convicted at trial for felony battery on a police officer after having been beaten and arresed along with two other women at a Jacksonville City Council meeting a year ago. The judge immediately revoked Conor’s bail: he is currently held at the Jacksonville Pre-Trial Detention Facility awaiting sentencing on June 26. Fifty people rallied in solidarity outside the jail in just an hour after the verdict.
Dandelion
Dandelion, a 23-year-old indigenous transwoman is facing the death penalty for the self defense murder of a 70-year-old man who had repeatedly sexually assaulted her. Dandelion is currently held at the Putnam County Jail in Florida. Supporters attended court and held banners at a May 14th court date: support is requested at her next court date on August 13th.
Advocates Call for Review in Case Involving Survivor of Sexual Violence
Palatka, FL — Advocates, community members, and supporters are calling for urgent review in the case of 23-year-old transwoman Mathew Temael, also known as Dandelion, who has been incarcerated at the Putnam County Jail since 2023 following an incident in which it is alleged that she had stood her ground in self-defense against Louis Stackhouse III, a convicted pedophile who had repeatedly sexually assaulted her.
As the Florida State Attorney’s Office threatening Dandelion with the death sentence, supporters say the case raises serious concerns about how the Florida criminal justice system continues a double standard of criminalizing survivors of sexual violence while protecting sex offenders, particularly when claims of self-defense and prior abuse are involved.
Mathew Temael was arrested and charged in the death of 70-year-old convicted child rapist, trafficker and pedophile Louis Stackhouse III. To ensure a fair trial, supporters are demanding that the State Attorney’s Office does not withhold evidence that will allow the jury to consider the full context of trauma, coercion, and immediate threat experienced by Dandelion prior to the alleged murder of Louis Stackhouse III.
“Survivors of sexual assault do not deserve the death penalty. They deserve to have their lived experiences fully understood within the legal process,” said one member of the Free Mathew Temael Legal Defense Committee. “If it is alleged that a rape survivor stands their ground out of fear for their life, that context cannot be ignored.”
Advocates are Demanding the Office Of The State Attorney R.J. Larizza, 7th Judicial Circuit to:
- Drop all charges
- Conduct a thorough, transparent, and trauma-informed review of all the evidence provided in the case
- Present all evidence related to prior sexual assault and self-defense is fully presented to the court
The case highlights broader concerns about the systemic barriers that all sexual assault and domestic violence survivors face in getting favorable rulings and protection from the criminal justice system.
Community members are encouraged to express their concerns and call for a fair review prior to her August 13th pre-trial hearing by writing letters of support to:
1-B Putnam County Courthouse
410 St. Johns Avenue
Palatka, Florida 32177
Circuit Court, County Court
State Attorney, General MagistrateMedia Contact: Free Mathew Temael Legal Defense Committee | mdtdefensecommittee@protonmail.com