Erik Guerra

Social Movements 3-4:45 P.M.

March 23, 2014

U.S. Vet nearly killed by police beanbag at occupy Oakland

http://www.democracynow.org/2014/3/21/scott_olsen_us_vet_nearly_killed

A former marine who served two tour in the Iraq war was critically injured when shot at an occupy Oakland. The former marine Scott Olsen was shot in the head by a police projectile. Moments after he was shot police shot a bright flash grenade at a group of occupy protesters who attempted to treat the former marine. Soon after the protesters carried Scott Olsen away to safety. When Scott Olsen was later released from the hospital he sued the Oakland police. Many protest were held against the excessive force of the police. Oakland ports were temporarily shut down. Earlier this week Scott Olsen was finally able to come to a settlement with the city of Oakland after a two and a half year trial. Scott Olsen goes on and explains how stressful and time consuming the trial was. He also explains how a part of him wished that he continued the trial but that it could have led to a longer trial. Overall he is satisfied and will release more information regarding the settlement in a press conference.

Ailing U.S. Sailors so Tepco after exposure to radiation thirty times higher than normal.

http://www.democracynow.org/2014/3/19/fukushima_fallout_ailing_us_sailors_sue

The U.S.S. Ronald Regan air craft carrier provided humanitarian assistance of the shore of Japan. There was a distribution of clothes and blankets. At the time they were unaware that they were entering into an unprecedented nuclear crisis. A triple meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear power station had occurred. Shortly after returning home Navy Lieutenant Steve Simmons blacked out while driving. He later began experiencing gastrointestinal problems and fevers. Within months it was said that Simmons was unable to walk. Simmons is only one of many of first responders. Many are experiencing health problems such as blindness, infertility, and leukemia. Simmons is now part of a trial against the plants operator of Tokyo's electric power company. They believe the utility fails to disclose the risk of radiation exposure. There is still controversy that the people aboard the U.S.S. Ronald Regan were not exposed to radiation.