University of Virginia Library

Squire Plans Conviction Appeal,
Asks Students For Contributions

By CINDI STUART

The American Civil
Liberties Union and Steve
Squire will appeal to the State
Supreme Court Mr. Squire's
conviction for participation in
an anti-war demonstration at
Scott Stadium last spring.

Mr. Squire carried an
anti-war sign before the annual
ROTC parade and awards
ceremony.

Sentence Increased

The Charlottesville
Municipal Court sentenced Mr.
Squire to a 525 fine and a
six-month jail term suspended
on good behavior. Following
his appeal this fall, the
Corporation Court upheld the
conviction and increased his
sentence to a $600 fine and a
four-month jail term.

A planned further appeal is
contingent upon raising $700
by Thursday for Mr. Squire's
trial transcript. The appeal
stresses that the second trial's
judge did not mention to the
jury the defendant's freedom
of expression rights as
guaranteed by the First
Amendment.

The appeal is also based on
the judge's failure to remove a
juror who claimed he would
believe a policeman or a
University official rather than
an anti-war demonstrator.

The appeal further claims
the unconstitutionality of
increasing Mr. Squire's
sentence "out of
vindictiveness" due to his
appeal. The first jury
considered the case a minor
one and suggested a light
sentence. The second trial
emphasized a need for severe
punishment.

The ACLU has asked for
contributions to Mr. Squire's
$700 fund by November 9.
Interested contributors should
contact the UUS table at
Newcomb Hall, second floor,
today through Thursday from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Further contributions may
be sent directly to Mr. Squire
at 10 University Circle, Apt.
15, Charlottesville.