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10 arrested during Manhattan protest for drug convict
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Last Updated: 3:52 PM, January 5, 2010
Posted: 3:32 PM, January 5, 2010
Ten people have been arrested after blocking Manhattan traffic to protest the detention of a Haitian man facing deportation decades after his drug conviction.<p> </p><br> Dozens of people gathered outside a federal building Tuesday to voice their support for Jean Montrevil.
The married father of four served more than 10 years for a 1989 conviction.<p> </p><br> His wife and his pastor said Montrevil has paid his debt to society, has become a community leader and is the sole family provider.<p> </p><br> The New Sanctuary Coalition of New York City said Montrevil has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials since Dec. 30. A call to the agency wasn't immediately returned.<p> </p><br> Those arrested stood blocking traffic for more than a half hour. Police offered them the opportunity to disperse before arresting them.<p> </p><br>
Ten people have been arrested after blocking Manhattan traffic to protest the detention of a Haitian man facing deportation decades after his drug conviction.
Dozens of people gathered outside a federal building Tuesday to voice their support for Jean Montrevil.
The married father of four served more than 10 years for a 1989 conviction.
His wife and his pastor said Montrevil has paid his debt to society, has become a community leader and is the sole family provider.
The New Sanctuary Coalition of New York City said Montrevil has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials since Dec. 30. A call to the agency wasn't immediately returned.
Those arrested stood blocking traffic for more than a half hour. Police offered them the opportunity to disperse before arresting them.
Read more: nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/...
The Dark Knight, January 5 2010, 3:12 PM
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