This past Wednesday in a Manhattan criminal court, the 8 Improv Everywhere agents nabbed in the “No Pants 2k6″ Mission were found guilty of “Disorderly Conduct” and sentenced to the maximum sentence of 15 days in prison at the Riker’s Island Correctional Facility (five male agents) and the Rose M. Singer Center (three female agents). We have delayed making this information public for several days as their attorney was investigating the feasibility of an appeal. It has now been made clear to us that no appeal will be granted. The 8 agents began their 15-day sentence today.
This is an incredible injustice. I am absolutely amazed that what was meant as a fun, harmless event resulted in such a ridiculous inconvenience for 8 law-abiding New Yorkers. Next weekend we will be organizing a pantless rally outside of city hall. More information to come very soon.
Did the judge claim this is dangerous because of 9/11?
This makes me so angry!
I’ve been in jail before. Let me know if anyone needs anything while
they’re in there – money, stamps, etc. I’m happy to help.
Truly incredible.
But I guess they were lucky not to get sentenced under some more obnoxious law in your country.
I live in Kolkata, India, where there is a law (Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code) that disallows the assembly of more than four persons. Unknown to most people in this crowded city, the section is in force round the year in the area around the seat of government.
So if five friends are out moving in a group, the police can actually arrest them at any time, pants or no pants!
I’m with Lizzy! Let’s all go pantsless for the next 15 days in solidarity for our imprisoned agents!
Injustice doesn’t begin to describe this sentence. Who is this judge. It is so wrong.
I’d definitely attend the rally if I sadly didn’t reside on another continent. I think I’ll be going pantsless here as a show of support.
I’ve never been completely proud of the American justice system, what with the rate of prison violence as well as the thought of all the people who should be in prison who are not simply because of some technicality.
And the only people you disturbed were NYPD officers on a donut break! (Remember to never interrupt an officer’s donut break; it increases the chances of police brutality by 50%).
In all seriousness, I would have expected the subway people to freak out long ago! The fact that they waited this long shows that they aren’t sure what to react to anymore.
If this protest is being held in May, tell me when and where and I’ll be there! With pretty boxers!
Love,
V-Man
And I was so looking forward to a pantsless City Hall rally.
I have a solution to this debacle, we’ll put the SYSTEM on trial! Streakers unite! (begin chant)
What do we want?
No more pants!
When do we want it?
NOW!
(repeat)
Too bad my man Johnnie Cochran died. He could have got these guys off.
To those in jail:
I recall what happened when Traci Lords was arrested on location of John Waters “Cry-Baby.” Everyone got together to make Traci feel better when most of them announced that they, too, had been arrested. Your arrest was much cooler than most of these guys, obviously. Many very successful people have spent some time in jail–only, they are the coolest and best people.
I’m planning on coming up from Philadelphia to be
there. Keep us informed.
I’ll be going pantless in Germany in solidarity with your movement.
I am deeply shocked and/or saddened that “justice” in New York City is so shorts sited.
These people will come off that sentence hardened pant’s droppers who will contribute nothing good to society. That’s like sentencing people to jail time for smoking a joint. Oh, wait…bad example. Still, say it ain’t so.
You guys really are brilliant pranksters. :)
I salute you all.
Guys and Gals,
Keep doing what you’re doing because without individuals to push the envelope, in whatever manner, the seed of tyranny is planted. I seriously can’t believe this shit!
I am heartbroken! You all have given me so much hope! Very, very sorry. Hang in there, and keep on spreading fun and silliness wherever you go. We need more people like you in the world. Disorderly indeed. You are a real breath of fresh air in this crazy world.
What would they have done if we’d been wearing bathing suits instead? I just cannot beleive this! Women have the right to go topless, but apparently underwear is too taboo.
REALLY bogus. I feel very sorry for those guys. I mean RIKERS? Eeeek.
I am fighting for Americans to wear what ever they want where ever they want. I thought the Police were on my side; fairness, freedom, and justice. You know, Constitutional Rights. I guess I was wrong.
Taking my pants off right now! We’ll show them.
-Dutch Fan-