Sang, thanks for your suggestion. I had a chance to chat with Abdoulie
Swareh and I obtained some clarification on the arrangements that was made
with the community/families. He indicated that they agreed to a $3,000
initial fee for him to secure their release on bail. This sum is to be paid
in two installments and they are to cover his expenses in securing their
release. Once they are released, he will then discuss with them the next
steps. The $3,000 per person quoted was mentioned in passing when someone
in the community inquired about the going rate for legal representation and
he provided them a range. As you'll know, Abdoulie has represented many of
our country folk for next to nothing and we appreciate his services to the
community. Now that we pass that bridge, lets focus on helping the Gambian
community in Kentucky to secure the release of those held. We have Max's
address, telephone ##, and email address. Once again thanks for your
concern and interest in the plight of our country folk. They need our help
and every nickel and dime is very much appreciated. Please spread the word
and together, we shall pass over this hump.
Chi Jaama
Joe Sambou
>From: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: [log in to unmask]
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Gambians in Lexington detained by the INS
>Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 20:31:21 -0500
>
>Why can't Suwareh do it Pro Bono?
>Daddy Sang
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Jabou Joh <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Date: 12/10/2002 9:20:16 AM
> > Subject: Re: Gambians in Lexington detained by the INS
> >
> > In a message dated 12/10/2002 1:10:00 PM Central Standard Time,
> > [log in to unmask] writes:
> >
> >
> > > We are currently working with a Gambian attorney Abdoulie Suwareh, who
> > > >want's $3000 upfront for his incidental expenses to prosecute the
>case
>and
> > > >$3000 per person for his fees.
> > >
> > Joe,
> >
> > Can we appeal to Mr Suwareh to donate his time and perhaps just take
> > something to cover his expenses? Just a thought because the reality is
>that
> > $3,000 per person is quite a stiff fee for people who are mainly
>students
>or
> > who have jobs that do not allow them to have such a cash reserve in an
> > emergency.
> >
> > Jabou Joh
> >
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