Declare Emergency

Hey all. Please come to a zoom Saturday 4/12 at 7:30 eastern to talk about how we can support Tim Martin and Kroegeor and Donald. See you there! You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Apr 12, 2025 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 1/2

It’s official. Tim Martin has been remanded to jail pending his sentencing hearing on August 22. He’ll be held in DC Jail. The judge said Tim displayed “an array of methodologies” that demonstrate contempt of the rule of law. 1/10

But what we especially need are people willing to devote time and if you have any to spare, money. Time for media, time to follow up on anything Tim might need that we can help with - whether it’s communicating with someone outside the jail, doing research. 9/10

It’s official. Tim Martin has been remanded to jail pending his sentencing hearing on August 22. He’ll be held in DC Jail. The judge said Tim displayed “an array of methodologies” that demonstrate contempt of the rule of law. 1/10

The judge responded yes but you disseminated the drawing and it got posted to social media (post has since been taken down). Now Tim is in DC Jail, and will remain there until after he is sentenced on August 22. He will get credit for time served. 7/10

It’s official. Tim Martin has been remanded to jail pending his sentencing hearing on August 22. He’ll be held in DC Jail. The judge said Tim displayed “an array of methodologies” that demonstrate contempt of the rule of law. 1/10

Then spoke of her dignity and how that he was sorry he violated it. He said he “learned so much” in your courtroom and he was grateful. 5/10

It’s official. Tim Martin has been remanded to jail pending his sentencing hearing on August 22. He’ll be held in DC Jail. The judge said Tim displayed “an array of methodologies” that demonstrate contempt of the rule of law. 1/10

She recounted a prior occasion when, after the Baltimore Museum of Art invited Tim to advise them (yes you read that right - even as the NGA asked for the maximum sentence, the Baltimore Museum of Art requested him to help them!) he posed in front of a copy of the Little 3/10

It’s official. Tim Martin has been remanded to jail pending his sentencing hearing on August 22. He’ll be held in DC Jail. The judge said Tim displayed “an array of methodologies” that demonstrate contempt of the rule of law. 1/10

Jury still deliberating (over 3 hours) in #ClimateTrial. They had a question. There were a number of alleged actions listed in indictment that go to conspiracy. The jury is required to unanimously agree that Tim did one or more of them and the jury must specify which ones. 1/3

One of them referenced plastic water bottles but the water bottles used at the museum were metal. The jury asked if the plastic vs metal mattered. 2/3

The government follows with its rebuttal as the #ClimateTrial comes to a close. They reject the idea that this was just a political statement, like a TED Talk. They return to the key issues in United States v. Timothy Martin: intent, injury, and damage. 1/4

Injury: The law says “injured in any way.” They show the jury a photo of the painted pedestal: “You know injury when you see it.” The cost of repair exceeded $1,000. The prosecutor insists the figures weren’t exaggerated. 3/4

The government follows with its rebuttal as the #ClimateTrial comes to a close. They reject the idea that this was just a political statement, like a TED Talk. They return to the key issues in United States v. Timothy Martin: intent, injury, and damage. 1/4

The defense in the #ClimateTrial begins its closing argument. They say Tim Martin never intended to damage the artwork or violate the space around the statue. He chose Little Dancer precisely because it was protected by plexiglass. 1/8

As for past arrests — those were traffic stops, unrelated, and the jury is instructed not to use them to judge his character. Tim Martin, they say, acted out of moral obligation in the face of the climate crisis. Protest has a long history in this country. 7/8

The defense in the #ClimateTrial begins its closing argument. They say Tim Martin never intended to damage the artwork or violate the space around the statue. He chose Little Dancer precisely because it was protected by plexiglass. 1/8

The action was about telling a story — one focused on protecting people and the planet, not about destruction. They tested the paint, ensuring it was water-soluble and took care to prevent damage. They chose a statue they believed was safely enclosed. 5/8

The defense in the #ClimateTrial begins its closing argument. They say Tim Martin never intended to damage the artwork or violate the space around the statue. He chose Little Dancer precisely because it was protected by plexiglass. 1/8

The law exists to protect individuals from government overreach, and the government must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. 2. The burden of proof lies entirely with the government — not with Tim Martin. 3. There was no agreement or plan to injure property. 3/8

The defense in the #ClimateTrial begins its closing argument. They say Tim Martin never intended to damage the artwork or violate the space around the statue. He chose Little Dancer precisely because it was protected by plexiglass. 1/8

The judge started the final day of the #ClimateTrial by informing the jury that they had heard all the evidence and would now hear closing arguments. 1/5

Cleaning efforts involved sanding and repainting, with total costs exceeding $4,000. Prosecutors said Martin handed off his phone before the disruption — a detail they argue shows he intended to be arrested. 4/5

The judge started the final day of the #ClimateTrial by informing the jury that they had heard all the evidence and would now hear closing arguments. 1/5

After this, the prosecution had their closing statement and the government began by showing a video of the museum protest, emphasizing that knowingly damaging property is a crime, regardless of intent to harm. 2/5

After a lunch break court for the #ClimateTrial resumed. the defense approach the judge again with a The defense approached the judge again with a motion that the case should be dismissed for lack of evidence. 1/5

The judge again reiterated that intent is not relevant to injury, which was count 2, but the intent is relevant to the conspiracy I saidcharge, which was count 1. Court will resume on Monday at 9:30 AM at 333 Constitution Ave in Washington DC. 4/5

After a lunch break court for the #ClimateTrial resumed. the defense approach the judge again with a The defense approached the judge again with a motion that the case should be dismissed for lack of evidence. 1/5

The judge again didn’t agree on a dismissal at this time, but held the ruling on it for after the verdict comes down. The rest of the afternoon was spent on debating between jury instructions. While it took about an hour, it mostly was just procedural. 2/5