Tristan Anderson

Ni'ilin Marks Two Years to the Injury of Tristan Anderson and Commemorates Rachel Corrie

The demonstration marking two years to the critical injury of American protester Tristan Anderson during a demonstration in the village and commemorating the killing of Rachel Corrie, was treated with a serving of tear-gas and concussion grenades.

Israel to Reinvestigate the Shooting of US Activist Tristan Anderson

Following an appeal that pointed to grave negligence in conducting the investigation, the District Attorney ordered the investigation into the shooting reopened

The Shooting of Tristan Anderson

Tristan Anderson was struck in the head by a high velocity tear-gas projectile shot directly at him by Israeli Border Police officers during a demonstration in the village of Ni'ilin on March 13th, 2009. Anderson was critically injured and suffered irreversable brain damage.

The police opened an investigation into his shooting, but decided to close the case with out filing an indictment.The decision to close the case was taken by the Israeli Advocate General despite the fact that the investigating team had not even bothered to visit the scene of the shooting.

Family Appeals Decision to Close Investigation on Shooting of US Citizen Tristan Anderson

Family appeal the decision to close the investigation on the shooting of their son following undeniable negligence in police investigation.

Israeli police cleared in Oaklander's injuries

Published by:

Diaa Hadid (Associated Press), SF Chronichal


Feb 01, 2010

Israel's Justice Ministry declared Sunday that no indictments will be filed against police in the case of an Oakland activist who was hit by a tear gas canister and left comatose during a violent demonstration in the West Bank last year.

Israel police not charged over activist shooting

Published by:

BBC


Feb 01, 2010

Charges will not be brought against the police officers who shot an American pro-Palestinian activist in the face, Israel's justice ministry has said.

Israel closes case of U.S. activist hurt during West Bank protest

Published by:

The Associated Press, Haaretz

 


Jan 31, 2010

Tristan Anderson left comatose after hit in head by tear gas canister; Justice Min. sees no criminal intent.