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    Ten Charged After Election  Nov 6, 2008
    CELEBRATION A BIT TOO LOUD FOR NEIGHBORS (Democrat and Chronicle) (Rochester, N.Y.) - Police charged ten people, including eight Eastman School of Music students, with unlawful assembly after they marched through the streets of Rochester celebrating the election. Police said they received noise complaints about the students playing their instruments. (WOKR13 Rochester)

    Abramson can't force state attorney to testify  Oct 28, 2008
    Abramson is disgusted with the handling of Lackermann's trespassing and unlawful assembly case ... He faces possible jail time if convicted of unlawful assembly, trespassing and resisting arrest without violence. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Biker sanyasin in jail for Malegaon blast  Oct 25, 2008
    The three have been charged with murder, attempt to murder, unlawful assembly under the IPC and Section 16 (punishment for terror acts) and Section 18 (punishment for terror conspiracy) of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, and several sections of the Explosives Act. The woman has been identified as Pragya Singh Thakur (38), a sadhvi (woman monk). (India Times, India)

    Thackeray aide Shirish Parkar held for rioting  Oct 23, 2008
    Sources said Parkar was booked under Sections 143, 144, 145 and 141 of the Indian Penal Code 00004000 , holding him culpable of rioting and unlawful assembly. Fresh gag order. (Times of India)

    Trio fined RM6,000 for joining unlawful assembly  Oct 15, 2008
    GEORGE TOWN: Two PAS leaders and a preacher were each fined RM2,000 in default of 14 days jail for taking part in an unlawful assembly protesting against a forum organised by a group called Article 11 two years ago ... The three men were separately charged with taking part in an unlawful assembly in front of Cititel Hotel here between 8am and 10. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Court convicts three of unlawful assembly  Oct 14, 2008
    GEORGE TOWN: Two PAS leaders and a preacher were each fined RM2,000, in default 14 days jail, after a magistrates court found them guilty of taking part in an unlawful assembly to protest an Article 11 forum two years ago ... The three men were separately charged with taking part in an unlawful assembly in front of the Cititel Hotel here between 8am and 10. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    NCT: LETTERS, Sept. 19, 2008  Sep 20, 2008
    Charges will be dropped against journalists who were arrested and charged with misdemeanors for unlawful assembly during the Republican National Convention, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman said today. Alf wrote on Sep 19, 2008 9:30 AM:Well, "Chuck" at 8:44AM,Your bestest hero of all time in the whole world becoming lower than a peanut farmer. (North County Times)

    No Charges For Reporters Arrested In GOP Protests  Sep 20, 2008
    Text Size: (AP) Charges will be dropped against journalists who were arrested during protests at the Republican National Convention and cited for unlawful assembly, St. Paul officials said Friday. Mayor Chris Coleman said the city attorney's office recommended against prosecuting reporters for the misdemeanor charge. (CBS News -- US)

    27 people plead guilty to unlawful assembly  Sep 19, 2008
    Web search enhanced by. Friday September 19, 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    RM1,000 fine each for 27 Hindraf supporters  Sep 18, 2008
    Akhtar said he had considered their admission to the first charge for being members of the unlawful assembly due to the defences team representation to the Attorney-Generals Chambers earlier. 53 people, comprising mostly odd-job workers and labourers, had claimed trial to the second charge of continuing to be in an unlawful assembly knowing that there was an order to disperse. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    'Eight guilty' of Dalit murders  Sep 16, 2008
    A month later, the agency charged 11 people with criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly with deadly weapons, murder, trespass, outraging the modesty of women, destruction of evidence and caste-related offences. About 10. (BBC News -- South Asia)

    Protesters Arrested Outside Dominion Project  Sep 16, 2008
    County Commonwealth's Attorney Ron Elkins said the 11 arrested at the site in St. Paul were charged with unlawful assembly, trespassing and obstructing justice -- all misdemeanors. They were taken before a magistrate in Wise, and Elkins said they would be arraigned later this week. (W-USA News, DC)

    * Hong Kong court convicts Long Hair of illegal assembly  Sep 14, 2008
    A maverick Hong Kong politician was convicted yesterday of unlawful assembly, just six days after being re-elected to the citys legislature. Leung Kwok-hung (), 52, also known as Long Hair, appeared in court for barging into the home of former Hong Kong housing chief Michael Suen with five other activists in a protest against rising rents last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Group Allowed To Feed Homeless Again Without Permit  Sep 14, 2008
    California State Parks agreed it would not enforce Regulation 4321 which is designed to ban unlawful assembly, and members of Welcome INN (Interfaith Needs Network) can feed the homeless without threat of citation or arrest, as long as they comply with rules that apply to everyone ... On the third day, they were approached by park rangers who said they were engaging in an unlawful assembly, the ACLU's said. (NBC4.tv, CA)

    Variety blogger arrested at convention  Sep 6, 2008
    But I do want my camera back, and I now have a misdemeanor citation of unlawful assembly ... Our charge was "presence at an unlawful assembly," which is described in part by Minnesota state statute as refusal to leave the scene when ordered to do so. (Variety)

    Pavement protest tests the limits of civil obedience  Sep 5, 2008
    "The ones people really get angry about are unlawful assembly and disorderly conduct. We get a lot of verbal abuse when we try to break up groups or stop people from swearing in public," McCluskey says. During Dick Cheney's visit to Sydney last year, two protesters from the street theatre act The Tranny Cops were arrested and later cleared of the charge of impersonating police officers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Anarchists Discussed Kidnapping Delegates  Sep 4, 2008
    " Harrington said "if there's an unlawful assembly or we're in the midst of a riot," police announce loudly that people need to leave the area. "If reporters fail to do that, if they are in the midst of the riot, we can't protect them," he said. "It would be very difficult for us in a moment of that kind of chaos to be able to make those kind of fine distinctions. " The ACLU and the Minnesota Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild also criticized the police response to the protesters. ACLU of... (Newsmax)

    29-year-old woman fined for taking part in illegal assembly  Sep 2, 2008
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    RPI men vandalize TV channel office  Aug 20, 2008
    Following complaints, Andheri police arrested 13 RPI-A supporters for rioting and unlawful assembly. "We have seized an Opel Astra car belonging to an RPI supporter and recovered a knife from it," said Pradeep Suryavanshi, senior police inspector, Andheri police station. (Times of India)

    5 Myanmar activists sentenced for marking uprising  Aug 16, 2008
    The activists were convicted of unlawful assembly and creating public alarm, said Thein Naing, a senior official in Rakhine of the National League for Democracy. All five were members of the league, which is led by detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Mumbai: MNS targets I-T exam centre  Aug 11, 2008
    The 10 arrested workers were booked for unlawful assembly and trespass. All of them were later given bail 00004000 on a bond of Rs 15,000. (India Times, India)

    File: Sikh mobs run riot in Mumbai  Jul 18, 2008
    Police, meanwhile, arrested three private bodyguards on charges of murder, attempt to murder and unlawful assembly. They have been remanded to police custody till July 2. (India Times, India)

    CJ designates courts to deal with specific cases  Jul 17, 2008
    The others cases are taking part in unlawful assembly armed with an offensive weapon or missile; importation of explosives; and offences under the Arms and Ammunition Act. A statement signed in Accra on Wednesday said the exercise took off on July 2 and already some of the courts, especially those in Accra, had stared work in earnest. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    '92 riots: 1-year jail for Sena MLA  Jul 13, 2008
    Sarpotdar, Parab and Shinde had been booked for rioting, unlawful assembly and intimidation as well but acquitted of these charges for lack of evidence. Three trustees of the Ganesh templePradeep Khanvilkar, Shantaram Satvilkar and Umesha Pawarwere acquitted completely. (India Times, India)

    46 extensions later, still no sign of Liberhan's report  Jul 2, 2008
    One case deals with the criminal conspiracy behind the demolition while the other deals with the leaders alleged to have addressed an unlawful assembly on the fateful day from a makeshift stage near the mosque. At the time he was selected to head this vital inquiry, Justice Liberhan was a judge of the Punjab and Haryana high court. (Times of India)

    Uganda: Govt Defends Police On MPs' Arrests  Jun 19, 2008
    "The DPC Katwe, having been informed about the rally, alerted the Riot Police about the unlawful assembly that had been convened," said Dr Rugunda, "and instructed him to disperse it." Dr Rugunda said Ms Nampijja "was assisted out of the [school] grounds by the Police", when the crowd became rowdy, after the police dispersed them. "Hon Members will note that this rally was organised on the day of the attempted DP rally at Clock Tower grounds," the minister said, adding, "This created suspicion... (allAfrica.com)

    Three more held for attack on editor's house  Jun 7, 2008
    The 10 accused have been charged with rioting and unlawful assembly, criminal intimidation and stopping a public servant from doing his duty. They face up to seven years jail. (India Times, India -- Community News)

    Sena MLA among 20 acquitted in riots case  May 11, 2008
    The accused faced charges of unlawful assembly, provoking riots and criminal intimidation. Mr. Kirtikar, Mr. Waikar, Mr. Kale and two others were arrested on June 6, 2001 and later released on bail. (Hindu)

    Group Sues Over Order To Stop Feeding Homeless At State Beach  May 8, 2008
    On the third day, they were approached by park rangers who said they were engaging in an unlawful assembly, Borden said. The rangers threatened to issue citations, although none were ultimately written, she said. (NBC4.tv, CA)

    Disabled Arrested At McCain Office  May 2, 2008
    Bob Kafka Capitol Police Sgt. Kimberly Schneider said about 20 people from the group were arrested outside McCain's office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Tuesday and charged with unlawful assembly. McCain's Senate chief of staff said the protesters turned down an offer to meet immediately with McCain's aides. (CBS News -- US)

    Teens who posted street fights on YouTube may face charges (4167)  Apr 17, 2008
    He said charges against the 14 teens, whose ages range from 15 to 17, include disorderly conduct, trespassing and unlawful assembly ... The unlawful assembly charges stem from the group organizing with "criminal intent," Walton said, and the group was trespassing because the property adjacent to where they gathered was marked private. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Peter Robinson becomes leader of Ulster's Democratic Unionist Party  Apr 15, 2008
    He pleaded guilty to unlawful assembly and was fined 17,500 by a court in Drogheda. He resigned briefly from the DUP deputy leadership after the episode. (Times Online)

    A crowded hour, an endless pursuit  Mar 22, 2008
    Three activists were afterwards charged with unlawful assembly, criminal damage and aggravated burglary. The "agg burg" charges matter a great deal in the prosecution's hardline strategy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Man charged with unlawful assembly outside Parliament House  Mar 18, 2008
    SINGAPORE : A man was charged in court with unlawful assembly on Monday, following his involvement with 11 other people in a protest outside Parliament House. Yap Keng Ho is alleged to have been involved in an assembly and procession without permits in front of Parliament House on March 15. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)

    Chee Soon Juan and 20 others stage protest outside Parliament House  Mar 16, 2008
    Police added that Chee and his group ignored repeated warnings to stop the unlawful assembly. After Parliament House, they staged a protest march towards Funan Digitalife Mall. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)

    Gag order on Raj to stay: HC  Mar 1, 2008
    Kadam said there were 47 cases of alleged rioting and unlawful assembly. Besides, the police noted that Raj "had exhibited a determination to continue his activities and was defending them," instead of making any statements "to dissipate the situation.". (Times of India)

    Gandhi family protests grandson's removal from US peace center  Mar 1, 2008
    The protesters were all arrested for unlawful assembly before being released. Tushar Gandhi said he planned more silent demonstrations and other protests in hopes of pressuring the Indian government to raise the issue with U.S. officials. (International Herald Tribune)

    Six charged with man's murder in Geylang  Feb 26, 2008
    They are also charged with being part of an unlawful assembly with a common purpose to hurt the victim. ADVERTISEMENT. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)

    Mat Sabu, Tian Chua claim trial  Feb 12, 2008
    KUALA LUMPUR: PAS vice-president Mohamad Sabu and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) information chief Tian Chua claimed trial to an amended charge of being members of an unlawful assembly to commit public nuisance last November ... They also pleaded not guilty to an alternative charge of taking part in the Bersih unlawful assembly at the same place and time. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Jogaiah alleged CMs hand in attack on his house  Feb 4, 2008
    Madhapur police registered a case against the persons arrested under sections 147 (unlawful assembly), 448 (trespass), 427 (causing damage to property) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC.. A charge of criminal intimidation was registered as the protesters had threatened the MP with dire consequences, said Bhujang Rao, Madhapur inspector. (Andhra Cafe)

    Corvallis peace activist aquitted for D.C. protests  Jan 19, 2008
    In her second trial, she was charged with unlawful assembly when she shouted anti-war remarks during a political rally in the Upper Senate Park on Sept. 18. During the event, Sen. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Left extremists foment trouble: Kodiyeri  Jan 18, 2008
    The police commonly register cases of unlawful assembly when people conduct demonstrations without seeking their permission in advance. The NCRB has construed such cases as those registered in connection with riotous situations, he said. (Hindu)

    JPL's true stars  Jan 16, 2008
    Investigators wanted license to seek information as to whether "there is any reason to question [applicants'] honesty or trustworthiness." At one point, JPL's internal website posted an "issue characterization chart" -- since taken down -- that indicated the snoops would be looking for "patterns of irresponsible behavior as reflected in credit history ... sodomy ... incest ... abusive language ... unlawful assembly ... homosexuality." (We'll leave it to others to explain a standard that links... (Los Angeles Times)

    Mumbai molestation case witnesses identify 14 accused  Jan 6, 2008
    The accused face charges of outraging modesty of women and unlawful assembly and face jail of up to one year. However, all the witnesses will have to identify the accused in the court, when the case comes up for hearing. (Zee News)

    Mumbai cops U-turn on female abuse  Jan 5, 2008
    The men face charges of harassing women, rioting, unlawful assembly, criminal intimidation and causing criminal breach of trust, said police officer K.L. Prasad. If convicted, they face up to five years in prison. (CNN -- World)

    Men arrested after Mumbai attack  Jan 4, 2008
    All 14 are accused of unlawful assembly, Mr Prasad said. He added that the four main accused may be charged with molestation later. (BBC News)

    37 recharged in Sessions Court over Hindraf rally  Jan 4, 2008
    They faced an alternative charge of being in an unlawful assembly that day, and a second charge of continuing to be in an unlawful assembly knowing that there was an order to disperse. Lead counsel N. Sivananthan notified the court that 17 others did not turn up in court because they did not have knowledge about the case being brought forward for re-mention. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Indian police arrest 14 men accused of molesting women on New Year's Eve  Jan 4, 2008
    The men face charges of outraging the modesty of women, rioting, unlawful assembly, criminal intimidation and causing criminal breach of trust, said K.L. Prasad, a Mumbai police officer. If convicted, they face up to five years in prison. (International Herald Tribune)

    Argentina commemorates somber anniversary of coup  Jan 3, 2008
    A text message advises "you not to take part in any unlawful assembly that may result in violence.". MORE MCCLATCHY BLOGS. (Yahoo News -- Argentina)

    Bail denied for duo in Batu Buruk riot  Dec 31, 2007
    KUALA TERENGGANU: It was a tense situation at the Sessions Court here when a judge denied bail for two men charged with unlawful assembly and voluntarily causing hurt to a policeman during the Sept 8 Batu Buruk riot. Some 200 people had gathered outside the courthouse since 9am as officers from the police light strike force watched over them. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Report: Two Inmate Fire Crews Pulled From Duty After Riot  Dec 16, 2007
    Another 15 inmates faced a lesser administrative charge of "unlawful assembly.". No employees were involved or injured, and inmates suffered only minor injuries, according to the reports. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    Muslim helps Jews attacked on New York subway  Dec 15, 2007
    The suspects are to appear in Brooklyn District Court on February 7 on charges that include assault, attempted assault, menacing, harassment, unlawful assembly, riot and disorderly conduct, Silverstein said. The New York Police Department's Task Force is investigating the incident, and will determine whether the suspects will be charged with hate crimes, Officer Philip Hauser told CNN.. (CNN International)

    More Top Stories    Asia Pacific Headlines  Dec 13, 2007
    The government then rolled out a crackdown on the protesters, arresting dozens and charging them with counts including attempted murder and unlawful assembly. Copyright. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Uthayakumar nabbed, freed on bail, nabbed again,  Dec 11, 2007
    M. Selvanathan was charged with being a member of an unlawful assembly under Section 143 of the Penal Code. According to the charge, he had allegedly displayed criminal force against policemen who were carrying out their official duties. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Police Investigate Possible Bias Attack On Subway  Dec 11, 2007
    The group of 10 were arrested and all were charged either with assault, unlawful assembly or both. Two members of the group had prior records of bias attacks, police said. (WNBC.com, NY)

    Two men charged with attempting to hurt cop  Dec 10, 2007
    They were also charged with taking part in an unlawful assembly ... They face a maximum three years jail on the charge of attempting to cause grievous hurt and six months jail or a fine for unlawful assembly. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    * Ethnic Indians face murder trial  Dec 6, 2007
    "This is the first time in history of Malaysia that an unlawful assembly has been charged with attempted murder," defense lawyer V.K. Ganesan said. "This is not healthy," he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Hindraf supporters face multiple charges  Dec 6, 2007
    He said that it was also the first time in the country's history that participants of an unlawful assembly had ended up being charged with murder. Ganesan urged the judge to set bail at RM900 as most of those charged were from the lower income group. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Court acquits Sena member in India Today attack case  Dec 2, 2007
    Prosecution, however, failed to prove the scene of offence, unlawful assembly and that Sawant and the other four were part of that assembly, defence lawyer Hemant Kenjalkar told reporters. Motive of the offence was not established by prosecution and doubts arose as there were no independent witnesses from the building and nearby offices, he added. (India Times, India -- Community News)

    PKR man rearrested after posting bail  Nov 30, 2007
    GOMBAK: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) national integration chief N. Gobalakrishnan, who had posted bail after claiming trial to being at an unlawful assembly at Batu Caves last Sunday, was rearrested ... The Sessions Court here had earlier ruled as valid the charge of unlawful assembly against the 40 men. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    88 charged, arrest warrants issued against two who failed to show up in court  Nov 29, 2007
    They faced an alternative charge of being in an unlawful assembly that day. They also faced a second charge of continuing to be in an unlawful assembly knowing that there was an order to disperse ... Facing the music: This group of men is among a total of 48 people, including two elderly citizens, who were charged in four magistrates courts in Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday for their alleged participation in an unlawful assembly organised by Hindraf on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Sandronsky: Sodexho Workers Struggle  Nov 24, 2007
    Police arrested the protesters on misdemeanor charges of unlawful assembly. Later, the Yolo County DA chose to prosecute them. (Zmag.org)

    Arroyo demands Suu Kyi's release  Nov 21, 2007
    November 21, 2007 09:51am AEDT. PHILIPPINES President Gloria Arroyo has threatened to derail a landmark ASEAN charter promoting human rights and democracy throughout Southeast Asia less than 24 hours after its signing, by demanding Burma releases opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. (Yahoo News -- Myanmar)

    Border blacklist  Oct 24, 2007
    I was shown a two-sheet printout that had three convictions: one for unlawful assembly at the White House on International Women's Day 2002; one for speaking out during a congressional hearing in 2003; and one for trespassing when a group of us tried to deliver 152,000 anti-war signatures to the U.S. Mission to the UN in March 2005. Ms. Wright was also questioned about her arrests, all of which were minor misdemeanours the equivalent of parking tickets for which she had paid fines. (Globe and Mail)

    Dozens of Capitol Hill protesters arrested  Oct 23, 2007
    Nearly 60 were arrested on various charges, including unlawful assembly, said Sgt. Kimberly Schneider, spokeswoman for the U.S. Capitol police. Police handcuffed a female protester dressed in a black pullover emblazoned with "Blackwater" and the U.S. security contractor's paw print symbol. (CNN)

    Some 60 Demonstrators Arrested Outside US Capitol  Oct 23, 2007
    Demonstrators were arrested on charges of unlawful assembly and blocking entrances to the Capitol, which was ringed by members of the US Capitol Police. Sgt. Kimberly Schneider, a police spokeswoman, said, "We've had about 60 arrests." She said she had received no reports of violence. (Planet Ark, United States)

    Attorney wants parade arrests checked out  Oct 15, 2007
    Most of the at least 218 arrested in the parade were charged with disorderly conduct and unlawful assembly, Siegel said. Siegel and the Justice Committee, which fights cases of police brutality and harassment, first expressed concerns about the arrests days after the parade. (Newsday -- New York City)

    Washington, D.C., Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Cindy Sheehan  Sep 28, 2007
    She also faces one count of unlawful assembly. "She wasn't aware that there was a court appearance today," said Sheehan's spokeswoman, Tiffany Burns, reached by cell phone. (Fox News)

    Curfew imposed in Khamgaon  Sep 27, 2007
    However, the administration had clamped Section 144 (unlawful assembly of five or more persons) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the town. However, on Wednesday morning, the situation worsened after a rickshaw-puller was beaten up by some anti-social elements. (India Times, India)

    Monks defy junta's order, resume rally in Burma  Sep 25, 2007
    The Asian Human Rights Commission, a private organization based in Hong Kong, said the protesters were being threatened with a colonial-era law under which the junta can "command any unlawful assembly to disperse" and if it does not to "proceed to disperse such assembly by (military) force.". An assembly of more than five can amount to breaking the law. (USA Today -- News)

    Uganda police raid doomsday cult  Sep 23, 2007
    Police said the 12 cult leaders would be charged with unlawful assembly and being idle and disorderly. The leader of the group, which called itself the New Jerusalem Church, was 37-year-old Francis Opwonya. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    * Singapore to ease laws on anal sex  Sep 19, 2007
    The revised penal code, still to be passed into law by parliament, also broadens the scope of an offense against unlawful assembly. An assembly of five or more people would be illegal if the group's common objective is to commit "any offense," the bill says, broadening the definition from mischief and trespass. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Duo made speeches at illegal assembly, court told  Sep 12, 2007
    PENANG: A preacher and a religious teacher spoke for half an hour at an unlawful assembly in front of a hotel last year, a magistrate's court heard. Prosecution witness Asst Supt Azman Mohd Isa testified that he saw Shahul Hamid M.P.H Seeni, 32, and Mohammed Hafiz Mohamed Nordin, 37, delivering speeches at the gathering in front of the Cititel Penang on May 14, last year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Chesterfield  Sep 8, 2007
    Jose S. Hernandez, 39, of the 5700 block of Baron Drive, was charged with obstructing justice, resisting arrest and unlawful assembly on Aug. 4. Karl P. Hoff, 31, of the 9900 block of Suburban Village Lane, was charged with possession of marijuana on Aug. 4. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)

    Better pay, benefits for food workers  Aug 31, 2007
    A group of 24 food workers and supporters arrested May 1 continue to face charges of failing to disperse from an unlawful assembly when ordered. They entered not guilty pleas Wednesday in Yolo Superior Court and return to court at 9 a.m. Oct. 18. (Davis Enterprise, CA)

    Navi Mumbai calm, Panvel sees off bandh  Aug 18, 2007
    While the majority of the arrested were let off on bail, 57 are still in custody for arson, rioting, unlawful assembly, assault and damage to property. Among them is Baban Patil, Raigad district president of Shiv Sena. (Expressindia.com)

    Shiv Sena activists go on rampage  Aug 17, 2007
    According to Jadhav, the activists were arrested on charges unlawful assembly, rioting and damaging public property and causing serious injury to the public. Some policemen also suffered injuries and they have been admitted to nearby hospitals. (Afternoon Dispatch & Courier)

    Sena men attack magazine office in Mumbai  Aug 15, 2007
    The Mumbai police registered a case against unidentified persons for trespassing, damage to property and unlawful assembly. We haven t arrested anyone yet, Deputy Commissioner of Police Brajesh Singh said. (Hindu)

    Minister denies aiding prisoner  Aug 4, 2007
    Charged with unlawful assembly ... Also on Friday, 10 people who were arrested on Thursday while protesting outside the Criminal Investigations Department were charged with unlawful assembly and disorderly conduct. (News24)

    * Kenyan minister arrested for freeing detained, wounded political activist  Aug 4, 2007
    Police broke up the protest by firing teargas and detaining the main organizers, accusing them of taking part in an unlawful assembly. Many people believe the real reason for the heavy-handed police action may relate to the recent work of Mati. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Kenyan minister arrested after going to activist's aid  Aug 3, 2007
    Police broke up the protest by firing teargas and detaining the main organisers, accusing them of taking part in an unlawful assembly. Many people believe the real reason for the heavy-handed police action may relate to the recent work of Mr Mati. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)

    Lesser, life sentence for youth in Mumbai blasts case  Jul 25, 2007
    Special judge P. D. Kode found them guilty under various sections of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, the unlawful assembly provision under the Indian Penal Code and under the Explosive Substances Act. Sentencing Moin, 31, to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. (Hindu)

    Full Story »  Jul 24, 2007
    Bninski was charged with trespassing and unlawful assembly, which carries a maximum of one year of jail time. She was released on 250 bail and has been offered a plea bargain of two months' jail time. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)

    Police arrest 2 more suspects in Bukit Batok murder  Jul 23, 2007
    The two female suspects have been released on police bail for being members of an unlawful assembly, pending further investigations. - CNA/de. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)

    Neatby: Atlantica/Ambiguica  Jul 19, 2007
    Police subsequently laid a combined total of 70 charges against demonstrators, including assaulting a police officer, unlawful assembly and wearing a face-mask with intent to commit an offence. Welcome to Ambiguica. (Zmag.org)

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