Harassment and silencing polticial activists is nothing new to Philadelphia. We are seeking individuals to protest a local fur store or a department store, such as Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Burlington Coat Factory on the Weekend of March 3,4, or 5. We can help with suppying the literature and the press release as well. CAFT-Philadelphia has maintained a campaign for a Fur Free Ferbers since November of 1996. Confirmed Cities- if your group or city is interested.
Critics say the judge's decision smacks of political bias.
But, Mr. Bateman wasn't at Ferber Furs. Numerous people testified he was at the rally and did not leave. A video taken of the person who smashed the window clearly shows a masked person. However, while one Ferber Furs employee swears she thinks it was Mr. Bateman behind the mask, even store owner Andre Ferber testified he couldn't be sure. And, photos of Mr. Bateman on the day in question reveal he wore a red shirt and cut-off khaki shorts.