The so-called "Toronto 18" - a group of Muslim men and boys who were arrested in June 2006 and accused of terror-related activity
The Presumption of Innocence Project has taken up their cause.
18 local Torontonians who have been arrested, accused and 'charged' since June 2nd, 2006:
- 3 are kept in solitary confinement at the Don Jail for almost 2 years
- 7 are are kept in detention without bail at Maplehurst
- one youth is awaiting trial
- 3 youth have their charges dismissed or stayed
- 4 of the 14 young adults were out on unusually strict bail conditions, and now have their charges dismissed/stayed.
All have been or are currently being deprived of their basic human rights.
Website: http://toronto18.com
