I am Susan Crane, representing Sami al Hajj. I live in Jonah House, a nonviolent faith-based community. We run a food pantry that provides 100 bags of food per week to families in need. We teach nonviolence. We are opposed to nuclear weapons and the Iraq war. I stand on all my convictions, which have been for nonviolent actions. It is important to speak up and put an end to the violent tactics of this country.

There has been much talk about legality and law in this trial. It is the acts of the government that are not legal. We were trying to say so in the Supreme Court. We were trying to talk about it. There should not be different standards for individuals and nations.

Your sentence would have a chilling effect on my free expression. I cannot do probation.

Susan Crane was sentenced to 15 days in jail and $50 in court costs.