JUSTICE FOR TORT

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We are devastated by the loss of our friend who was killed by the police. Tortuguita was a kind, passionate, and loving person, cherished by their community

They spent their time between Atlanta, defending the forest from destruction and coordinating mutual aid for the movement and, and Florida where they helped build housing in low income communities hit hardest by the hurricane. They were a trained medic, a loving partner, a dear friend, a brave soul, and so much more. In Tort’s name, we continue to fight to protect the forest and stop cop city with love, rage, and a commitment to each other’s safety and well-being.

Many people have reached out with memories and accounts of Tortuguita. They are remembered and cherished by many friends, loved ones, and people
who they supported with mutual aid.

“They loved all life and people -especially their qtpoc community — deeply.“

“Tortuguita was a very kind person. They were always willing to help and take care people in need around them, especially the qtbipoc community. They were always attentive to others needs and offer always the best of them. A truly warriors for the forest and the people! I miss them so much.”

We don’t know what happened yesterday, but we know that the police killed them while they were defending the forest. Please reach out with accounts of Tortuguita to honor their memory to RememberTort@protonmail.com

Es folgen 2 Stellungnahmen zu dem Polizeimord an Tort, einem Waldverteidiger*in des Atlanta Forest. Die erste Stellungnahme, „Polizei ermordet Demonstrant*in im Atlanta Wald“, wurde von Punex übersetzt und von mir (Riot Turtle) bearbeitet. Die zweite Stellungnahme, „Gerechtigkeit für Tort“, wurde von mir übersetzt.

Gerechtigkeit für Tort

Übersetzt von Riot Turtle.

19. Januar, 2023

Wir sind am Boden zerstört über den Verlust unserer Freund*in, die von der Polizei getötet wurde. Tortuguita (they/them) war eine liebenswürdige, leidenschaftliche und liebevolle Person, die von der Community geschätzt wurde.

Sie verbrachte ihre Zeit zwischen Atlanta, wo sie den Wald gegen die Zerstörung verteidigte und die gegenseitige Hilfe für die Bewegung koordinierte, und Florida, wo sie beim Bau von Wohnungen in den vom Hurrikan am stärksten betroffenen einkommensschwachen Gebieten half. Sie war ein ausgebildeter Sanitäter, ein liebevoller Partner*in, ein lieber Freund*in, eine tapfere Seele und so vieles mehr. In Torts Namen kämpfen wir weiter, um den Wald zu schützen und Cop-City zu stoppen, mit Liebe, Wut und dem Engagement für unsere gegenseitige Sicherheit und unser Wohlergehen.

Viele Menschen haben sich mit Erinnerungen und Schilderungen über Tortuguita gemeldet. Viele Freund*innen, Angehörige und Menschen, die sie mit gegenseitiger Hilfe unterstützt hatte, werden sich an sie erinnern und sie in Ehren halten.

„Sie liebte das Leben und die Menschen – vor allem ihre qtpoc [3] Community – zutiefst.“

„Tortuguita war ein sehr freundlicher Mensch. Sie war immer bereit zu helfen und sich um Menschen in Not zu kümmern, vor allem um die qtbipoc [4] Community. Sie war immer aufmerksam für die Bedürfnisse anderer und bot immer das Beste von sich. Sie war eine wahre Kämpfer*in für den Wald und die Menschen! Ich vermisse sie so sehr.“

Wir wissen nicht, was gestern passiert ist, aber wir wissen, dass die Polizei sie getötet hat, als sie den Wald verteidigte. Bitte wendet euch mit Berichten über Tortuguita, um sie zu gedenken, an RememberTort@protonmail.com

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25 responses to “JUSTICE FOR TORT”

  1. Aungelique Proctor Avatar
    Aungelique Proctor

    Hello. I want to begin by extending condolences for a life lossed. Fox5 Atlanta would like to talk to someone who knew Tort. We will come to you and it take about 15 minutes or less. Please call me 404 285-5813. Thank you, Aungelique Proctor

  2. d.o. Avatar

    Please send updates ASAP

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  5. […] to and posted by the Atlanta Community Press Collective, including the statement about the loss of Tortuguita. Our hearts are with you […]

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  7. Robcat Avatar
    Robcat

    Greetings from Wabanaki territory,, We send our Condolences,love and solidarity to the family, friends and community of Tortugita.
    – fire ant collective

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  22. Timmy Lee Green Avatar

    Did Manuel Esteban Paez Teran find evidence of an endangered species living on the property where the “Cop City” is planned to be built? Such a find would delay if not stop any development. That could be the motive for law enforcement murder. Always remember, when you’re dealing with crooked cops, they control the direction of the investigation.

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