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December 18, 2009

Environmental Activist Freed in Oregon
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And in Oregon, an environmental activist has been released after
nine-and-a-half years in prison. Jeff Luers was originally sentenced to
twenty-three years for setting three SUVs on fire at a car dealership.
No one was hurt in the fire. Luers has said he committed the act to
raise awareness about global warming. The sentence was later overturned
and reduced last year. In a statement, Luers said, “Without a doubt,
this experience has changed me. What hasn’t changed is my commitment to
environmental and social justice.”



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