The Ramble Artists flock and musicians rock to the siren call of the Ramble, the annual bacchanal exalting all things bohemian in Burlington’s Old North End. Attendees stroll through a decomposition-themed Decaturfest, featuring songs about worms and art about mushrooms; tours of local gardens, Elmwood Cemetery and other historical landmarks; a roller skate disco; a free swing dance lesson; and plenty of craft sales and clothing swaps. It all culminates in the Ramble Round-Up, featuring acts including Barbacoa and Marcie Hernandez, and keeps going ’til the wee hours with an after-party at Radio Bean.
The program reported to the Manhattan District Attorney s Office that Amy Cooper attended five sessions.
The program was a moving experience, the program reported to the DA s office, according to prosecutor Joan Illuzzi.
It was meant to teach Cooper that racial identities shape our lives but we cannot use them to harm ourselves and others, Illuzzi said during a brief virtual court appearance in which Cooper appeared by videoconference.
Cooper s record will be sealed consistent with every other dismissal.
Cooper s attorney Robert Barnes released a statement on the dismissed charges. After a thorough & honest inquiry, the New York DA s office dismissed all charges today against Amy Cooper. We thank them for their integrity and concur with the outcome. Others rushed to the wrong conclusion based on inadequate investigation and they may yet face legal consequences.
MANHATTAN, New York City (WABC) Court has been rescheduled for the white woman who called the police on a black birdwatcher in Central Park.
Amy Cooper s court hearing has been adjourned to February 15. She has not completed her restorative justice program.
Cooper is charged with filing a false police report after calling 911 in May and claiming the birdwatcher, Christian Cooper, was threatening her.
It s likely she ll be required to perform community service.
Court appearance and paperwork from October 2020 revealed Amy Cooper made a second call to 911, alleging the man tried to assault her inside the Ramble in the park.