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Occupation magazine - Activism Home page  back Print  Send To friend "This court has given its stamp of approval to flawed and illegal practices" Email from Stacy Sullivan stacysullivan101@gmail.com `This court has given its stamp of approval to flawed and illegal practices that failed to protect civilian life` - attorney Hussein Abu Hussein’s statement on the verdict in the Rachel Corrie wrongful death lawsuit (Haifa, Israel – August 28, 2012) – While not surprising, this verdict is yet another example of where impunity has prevailed over accountability and fairness. Rachel Corrie was killed while non-violently protesting home demolitions and injustice in Gaza, and today, this court has given its stamp of approval to flawed and illegal practices that failed to protect civilian life. In this regard, the verdict blames the victim based on disotrd facts and it could have been written directly by the state attorneys. We knew from the beginning that we had an uphill battle to get truthful answers and justice, but we are convinced that this verdict distorts the strong evidence presented in court, and contradicts fundamental principles of international law with regard to protection of human rights defenders. In denying justice in Rachel Corrie`s killing, this verdict speaks to the systemic failure to hold the Israeli military accountable for continuing violations of basic human rights. We would like to thank everyone who supported the family and the legal team; including activists, NGOs, legal observers, US embassy officials, interpreters, reporters who covered the trial, and we look forward to talking to you at the press conference. We would like to thank everyone who supported the family and the legal team; including activists, NGOs, legal observers, US embassy officials, interpreters, reporters who covered the trial. Contact Stacy Sullivan +972-54-280-7572 or +972-52-952-2143, +972 Magazine account http://972mag.com/rachel-corrie-verdict-death-under-idf-bulldozer-was-an-accident/54653/ Y-net account ttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4273862,00.html Links to the latest articles in this section B’Tselem director at French award ceremony: Hysterical Israeli government response illustrates reality of propaganda, lies, and threats Pink Floyd tribute band pulls out of Israel shows Support Marc Lamont Hill