G8 Protest Organisers in Court
The ringleaders of the planed protest to the annual G8 rock concert appeared in court today. The three plotters had planned a 'summit' of eight of the world's leading criminal masterminds to coincide with the G8 concert organised to raise money for the poor.
Members of the 'Live8' summit - its name coined to mock the work of the eight producers, merchandisers, record company execs, and broadcasters who have united to bring an end to poverty for ever - are said to include a corrupt Italian media tycoon, a Russian gangster and former KGB Agent, a Texan oil magnate and a mysterious British mercenary.
'Live8' organisers: cynical bandwagoning
Lady Elton John, who slept through the proceedings, pleaded guilty to the charges whilst the other two gang members were held in contempt of court: one for refusing to divulge his identity, insisting that his name was a noise similar to that which the Teletubbies make, and the other for foul and abuse language. The trial continues…
Members of the 'Live8' summit - its name coined to mock the work of the eight producers, merchandisers, record company execs, and broadcasters who have united to bring an end to poverty for ever - are said to include a corrupt Italian media tycoon, a Russian gangster and former KGB Agent, a Texan oil magnate and a mysterious British mercenary.
'Live8' organisers: cynical bandwagoning
Lady Elton John, who slept through the proceedings, pleaded guilty to the charges whilst the other two gang members were held in contempt of court: one for refusing to divulge his identity, insisting that his name was a noise similar to that which the Teletubbies make, and the other for foul and abuse language. The trial continues…
