It concerns action for four young African American lesbians recently sentenced to preposterous jail times for defending themselves against a homophobic and misogynist street attack (3 others took plea deals).

LDNY also has a great post, with info, perspectives, and what seems to be a comment from one of the seven women involved. There is also a link to The Sakia Gunn film Project. (That’s her picture, to the right.) Sakia Gunn is a young lesbian murdered in Newark after rejecting catcalls from a group of men.

Also, please check out this piece by Susie Day, “Killer Lesbians Mauled by Killer Court, Media Wolfpack“ (hat tip to African American Political Pundit). It’s been reprinted around the web, and it really picks up on both the facts of the case and its ramifications.

I’m sure you remember the story, but just in case, at the end of this post is a short article, essentially a conviction notice from April. And here is a link to the NJ Star-Ledger, which outlines the case.

Okay, stopping now. Can’t breathe.