Somerville, NJ – Family and supporters of John Wilson demonstrated today in front of the Somerset County Courthouse as jury selection began in his trial.
About 50 volunteers held signs for over 5 hours and passing cars honked their support. The rally was organized by the Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey and NORML New Jersey. Here are some of my cellphone photos:
Without healthcare 36-year-old Wilson was using marijuana to help treat Multiple Sclerosis. John has also been enduring an overzealous prosecution on the part of the State Attorney General. He faces first-degree felony charges of ‘Operating a Drug Manufacturing Facility’ after a National Guard Helicopter spotted 17 cannabis plants growing outside his home.
Two state Senators have already appealed for a pardon in a case that has generated national outrage and national media attention. John has been barred by the trial judge from telling the jury that he has MS.
Some more photos and news video of the rally- here.
More about medical marijuana in New Jersey at www.cmmnj.org
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My husband has MS. His neurologist told us he went and spoke in Boulder and all 50 MS patients were stoned and not using mainstream meds. But he did tell us pot helps with spasticity and pain from MS and helps the patient sleep at night and he approves of that usage as a neurologist.
At the end of the day we must all do more than rant about these laws.
Everyone needs to write congress and say enough is enough. Now is the time. Do it while the issue is hot on the grill.