ColeFusion confirms vandalism, offers weak assurance
ColeFusion today confirmed a recent spate of vandalism on various company structures throughout the City. The release was the first public confirmation from the company since this newspaper discovered the vandalsim earlier in the week. The release acknowledged two acts of vandalism which damaged one ColeFusion
routing station and one antenna. The incidents were labelled as ‘attacks’, and the damage was described contradictorily as both ‘minor’ and ‘significant’. Stephen Galloway, a representative of ColeFusion, defended the corporation’s reticence.
“ColeFusion, being in a position of industry leader, has taken a minimalist stance to the acts of vandalism at our various sites around the city,” Galloway said in an email interview. He added that ColeFusion considers these acts to be “anomalous acts of violence” altogether in keeping with the current level of “civil disobedience” in The City. Galloway confirmed that ColeFusion has not in fact contacted City Police directly about the matter, however the company will nevertheless depend on the Police Department to investigate possible suspects. Mr. Galloway did not address the question as to why the press release would describe the damage in contradictory
terms, but instead assured that the damage had “no real effect on either our continuity of service or the level of service we expect to deliver to our customers”. He denied that any ongoing repairs were related to the damage incurred by vandals, and affirmed that all security tests performed were routine in nature. Andrea Winterspoon, a local activist and affiliate of the newly-formed Stop3Points
group, was skeptical. “Despite outward signs of cooperation with the press, it would appear that ColeFusion is still keeping its cards close to its chest, divulging only what it deems palatable for the masses,” she said. “Mr. Galloway’s post-press release patch-up job is proof of that.”
ColeFusion quiet on recent vandalism
ColeFusion has remained decidedly quiet around the issue and has yet to return calls for more details. When probed, the City Police said that they currently do not have any open files concerning ColeFusion.
Two activists still in custody after soccer protest
Published June 9
Ace Harrold and Andrea Winterspoon, members of the internet neutrality activist group stop3points!, remain in police custody after their part in last Monday’s protest. The organization is demanding their immediate release from the City Police Department, who continue to hold Harrold and Winterspoon without charges.
The two activists were arrested along with twenty others after they stormed the field at City Stadium during the final minutes of the fourth game in the 18th annual Public vs. Police Soccer Tournament. All other detainees were released shortly afterwards.
“We demand the release of our fellow activists. The City Police must end their rule of violence and coercion” said stop3points! on their website. The organization has dubbed the pair “the City Stadium Two.” Police chief Kieran Brown had little to say about the detainees. “They are being held for further questioning in relation to their illegal Protest on Monday.” Onlookers in the crowd on Monday report to seeing Harrold and Winterspoon escorted off the field by plain-clothed officers. Fellow activists claim that the pair was not held with the others after the protest was broken up by police. Some fear that the police are holding Harrold and Winterspoon longer than
necessary as retribution for having their charity game interrupted.
“I hate to say this, but the police were minutes away from victory in that game” said Jamal Saoui, a local human rights activist who was in the crowd at Monday’s game. “It could just be a way to get back at stop3points! for their disruption"
Proud tradition marred by ineffective protest
Published June7
The fourth match of the 18th annual Public vs. Police soccer match was marred by a rag-tag group of would-be activists this Monday. The recently-formed group, known as Stop3Points, gained entrance to the newly-constructed City Stadium and, with minutes left on the clock, took to the field. Local athlete Tim Foster said the protest was “ill-timed” and “inconsiderate.” “To be honest, I’m embarrassed to be a citizen of the City today,” he said. “There is a time and a place for civics and the middle of a soccer match to raise money for the families of slain officers is neither the time nor the place.”
The protestors took possession of the soccer ball and locked arms, forming a protective ring to insulate themselves from the angry players. They then began chanting a variety of anti-capitalist slogans until the riot squad arrived and took control of the situation. A number of arrests were made. “We want to let the citizens of the City know that our democracy is not for sale,” said Stop3Points spokesperson Ace Harrold. “By that criterion, this protest was an amazing success.”
The mayor had a different opinion. “I’m deeply saddened that a group of discontents single-handedly ruined a proud City tradition,” said Lily Coolen. “To dishonour and disrespect our fallen servicemen and servicewomen is quite simply tragic.” Police will be releasing the arrested protestors later today. The City Prosecutor will
announce charges, if any, later this week.
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