From: MSN NicknameDavidRichardCrowe  (Original Message)	Sent: 12/20/2006 7:58 PM

Eleni Papadopulos-Eleopulos is currently testifying in the criminal
case of Andre Parenzee, charged with endangering three women by
having unprotected sex while being HIV-positive:

http://www.news.com.au:80/heraldsun/story/0,21985,20953506-5005961,00.html


I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the 10 people who donated
a total of over AUS$9000 towards the defense of this case. This paid
for the travel of the Perth Group to Adelaide to continue
participating in the trial, and many other of the expenses in this
case. In the future the funds will probably also cover the expense
getting transcripts of other court cases from other countries (which
can be very expensive when they need to be transcribed from audio to
text) and paying expert witnesses who may be less inclined to give
their time without charge. The money is being spent carefully and it
will last some time into the new year. I don't want to give too many
details to risk strategic information leaking out.

Even with the top defense lawyer Kevin Borick working for free, and
the Perth Group testifying without charge, there are still many
expenses, and it's great to see that the relatives of Andre Parenzee
do not have to give up on this case due to lack of funds (which is
where this was heading).

I would like to also thank those of you who offered to give money
even though it was clear that you couldn't afford it. I do note that
there are many more dissidents out there who probably could have
given a little, but so far haven't. You will be hearing from me in
the new year if this case continues, as we expect it to, and
regarding other important legal cases.

If we are to knock AID$ Inc. down a few notches, we need to work
together and focus on cases where we see that we can make a real
difference. Everyone needs to understand that a legal case might be
about one person, but every HIV+ person will benefit if the shackles
of AIDS are broken. Money's not the only thing we need, awareness
raising is also important. Share this current press article with
people who might be interested. Let them know this debate is alive
and well.

I wish everyone Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year,
Happy Hanukah, a most Druid Solstice or whatever you might celebrate
at this time of year.

I think we all know what we'd like under the tree ... a "Get out of
AIDS Free" card. We are getting closer. Maybe not this year, but next
perhaps.

- David Crowe