Murtari at 108 Days on Hunger Strike

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Parents' Rights Activist Endures 108 Days Without Eating

Documentary 'Support? System Down' to Include AKidsRight.org Founder John Murtari

11/16/2006 11:43:00 AM

Contact: Teri Stoddard of A Kid's Right, 925-628-1206 or teri@akidsright.org

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Nov. 16 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Angelo Lobo, producer of "Support? System Down" will be arriving in Syracuse today, Nov. 16, to film John Murtari, founder of AKidsRight.org, in the Onondaga County Justice Center, on his 108th day with no solid food.

"John's story is special in that he has taken a stand against a system that desperately needs reform, on a national level," said Lobo, "He is a voice for thousands who are being incarcerated against their constitutional rights."

Murtari, 50, an Air Force Academy graduate, was sentenced to six months incarceration for willful failure to pay child support, a charge he disputes. Inspired by Gandhi, Murtari started the parents' organization AKidsRight.org and has been advocating for a Family Rights Act.

"The child support system is broken; their information is too frequently not accurate or complete," said Jane Spies of the National Family Justice Association. "If an honorable man like John can get locked up, anyone can," she continued, "How does this help his son? Why does his son have to suffer the loss of a loving father?"

Murtari urges parents who want change in family law to demonstrate faith, love and personal sacrifice, and to participate in peaceful protest. He once climbed the art structure in front of the Federal Building and displayed a large banner in his quest to get a meeting with Senator Clinton. Murtari stopped eating July 31, the day he reported to jail. "John is a hero to parents around the world," said Spies.

Lobo has interviewed parents across the country who have said it's time for change in family law. "This is the new civil rights movement," said Teri Stoddard, "Parents are demanding truth, justice and equality. They want their constitutional rights upheld."

Everyone is encouraged to join the AKidsRight.org mailing list http://www.akidsright.org/register/sign-up.php4

Murtari will be released on Dec. 1, and his first priority, is visiting his son.

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For more information on AKidsRight.org visit http://www.akidsright.org

For more information on AGINELO Productions visit http://www.aginelo.com

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