Update 11/8/2020: Brian's sentencing in the federal case is in January.  He is working to finish his associates degree and received a conditional acceptance to his first choice in university in the fall of 2021, but facing results of both federal and state charges, his future is uncertain.  Brian's family is still struggling financially.  Brian's dad was permanently laid off from his job and Brian's mom is still furloughed from her job.  

Brian is my friend and a sweet guy who has always been passionate and committed to important causes such as anti-racism, anti-classist systems, values all life and believes in equality for all sentient beings. He loves teaching music and is working towards his music education degree.

Brian was arrested in Pittsburgh during a protest. For legal reasons, I have been asked not to discuss events surrounding his charges, but the internet has become rampant with 1000 conspiracy theories and everyone wants to throw the book at Brian.  He is 20 years old and they are trying to make him a scapegoat him for all sorts of crimes he did not do.

Brian has also been receiving death threats. My friend has not even been tried and found guilty of any crimes. His family has been unfairly targeted including their home vandalized. All they want is their son to have fair representation in the legal system.

Brian has been charged by the federal government after President Trump publicly stated he was going to use the DOJ to go after people arrested at protests. Brian lost his job because of the charges and is having difficulty finding work as a result. Brian's parents are furloughed due to Covid-19 and not able to currently work making the situation more complicated.

Please help if you can, Brian deserves to be treated fairly.