Feds Fish For Chicanos

A Federal Grand Jury is being empaneled this week in Denver to investigate a series of bombings in Colorado that date back over the last four years.

 In two bombing incidents in late May, six Chicano activists were killed by mysterious explosions. Police have alleged that the six were killed accidentally by bombs the activists had constructed themselves. But supporters of the Chicano group, known as the "Crusade for Justice", charge that the six may have been murdered by explosives planted in their cars.

The National Lawyers Guild in Denver has condemned the convening of the Grand Jury -- charging that the jury is being used as a "fishing expedition" for information to be used against political activists.

At least nine Chicano activists have been subpoenaed to appear before the federal panel.

The Lawyers Guild says it will attempt to obtain an injunction to halt the Grand Jury investigation on the grounds that members of the jury may not represent a fair cross-section of the community.

The US attorneys office has refused to release information as to the racial position of the jurors.

ZODIAC