Charges against Steve Kurtz of Critical Art Ensemble (see our interview with CAE here) have been dropped!
Lucia Sommer, Coordinator of the CAE Defense Fund, which raises funds for Kurtz’ legal defense, said, “We are all grateful that after reviewing this case, Judge Arcara took appropriate action.” She added that “this decision is further testament to our original statements that Dr. Kurtz is completely innocent and never should have been charged in the first place.”
While this news is exciting, the prosecution still has the right to appeal this dismissal. If this is how the prosecution chooses to proceed, the case would move to the New York Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City.
Congratulations, Steve!
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great blog, james…
i found it through your comments on boingboing. steve would approve. steve really is incredible on a human sense. he is much more than simply an artist or a thinker or an anarchist. he is quintessence, a master, a true educator. (and a party animal!) steve was instrumental in radicalizing a number of my favorite people, including my wife. he was the first person who introduced me to sufism, although it took me years to notice.
what a character. anyway, check out my blog. you may find some inspiration there in return for all i’ve found here. the “points of process” tag should help give a 101 on what i am trying to do, or just browsing.
James – Thanks for stopping by… unfortunately, I’ve never gotten to party with Steve, but I’d definitely accept the invitation!
Thanks for the link! I like your blog and will definitely be coming back.