{news} Ken Krayeske, Thornton campaign mgr, arrested after taking photo of Rell's inaugural parade

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ctnewsjunkie.com - Reporter Arrested for Political Activism  
01/05/07
Reporter Arrested for Political Activism    more...
by Christine Stuart
 11:51:52 am, Categories: State Capitol, Courts, Media Matters, 439 words 
[photo of Norman Pattis, a lawyer]
Photo courtesy of the Norman A. Pattis Law Firm
A freelance journalist, who has worked on political campaigns, was arrested by 
Hartford Police Wednesday as he took photos of Gov. M. Jodi Rell's inaugural 
parade in downtown Hartford. 
Ken Krayeske, who worked on Green Party candidate Cliff Thornton's campaign for 
governor against Rell, was near the corner of Ford and Pearl Street 
photographing Rell's inaugural parade when, according to the police report, he 
was identified as a "political activist" and a threat to the governor. Krayeske 
was arrested and charged with breach of peace and interfering with an officer. 
Norman A. Pattis (pictured), one of the state's best known criminal defense and 
civil rights attorney, called the charges "ridiculous." Pattis entered an 
appearance on Krayeske's behalf Friday in Hartford Community Court where 
Krayeske was arraigned and entered a "not guilty" plea.
Now the case will automatically be transferred to Hartford Superior Court. Where 
"we expect it will be nollied or dismissed," Pattis said. 
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"We're not admitting we did anything wrong," Pattis said Friday. But if the 
"governor's goons" take exception to that then he looks forward to a "vigorous 
and spirited fight in court," he said.
According to the police report, plainclothes Hartford Police Officers recognized 
Krayeske from a photo they were given by the State Police Central Intelligence 
Unit that "briefed us on possible threats to Gov. Rell by a political activist." 

Krayeske was working as a freelance photojournalist at the time of the arrest 
Wednesday. He was previously arrested in 2003 for demonstrating against the war. 
In 2004 Krayeske worked on Ralph Nader's presidential campaign and in 2005 he 
traveled to Syria to report on the war. He has also contributed stories and 
photos to http://ctnewsjunkie.com. 
After he was in custody Wednesday, he was taken to police headquarters where he 
was put in an interrogation room. Hartford Police Sgt. Andrew Weaver read 
Krayeske his rights then attempted to interview him. 
"The accused refused to be interviewed and asked for his lawyer, so he was taken 
to booking and charged with breach of peace and interfering with an officer," 
the report states. Krayeske was given an eyebrow raising $75,000 bond and taken 
to state lockup on Lafayette Street. 
Krayeske didn't make bond, but nonetheless was released at 1 a.m. on a promise 
to appear in court Friday. 
Krayeske showed up at court Friday with Thornton, whose campaign platform for 
governor included free college education and the legalization of drugs. Krayeske 
fought hard, but failed during the campaign to get Rell and her Democratic 
opponent to include Thornton in the televised debates.  
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