Climate activist – Tim DeChristopher on Trial

Kindle Project is a big supporter of Bidder 70, a.k.a Tim DeChristopher. Tim’s brazen action has been precedent setting. Our thoughts are with Tim as we all await news from his trail this week. Our friends, The Yes Men, sent out some well articulated background about Tim in their newsletter this week:

In December 2008, Tim decided to disrupt an auction of oil and gas leases near the beautiful Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in Utah. The auction was Bush’s parting gift to his good friends in industry, and Tim intended to disrupt the event and get himself arrested. But as he walked in the door, an attendant asked Tim if he was there to bid. “Why yes, yes I am,” he answered, and was given a paddle. Tim then proceeded to win several lots in a row – until the auctioneer realized something was wrong, suspended the proceedings, and had Tim arrested.

Read the details of his trial in this Utah News article and check back with us early next week to find out how the trial went.

To support the group that is coordinating Tim’s legal defense please click here.

We’re with you Tim!