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APRIL 7, 2006 lUStOUt 21 GOURMET LIVING 1620 Broadway Condominium “These defendants are being held unjustly sole ly on the basis of their alleged sexual orientation," said Michael Heflin of Amnesty’s gay rights pro gram. “Additionally, we fear that they are in grave danger of being subjected to intrusive medical Alessandra Mussolini snapped at a drag queen on a television talk show. examinations that would amount to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment.” The High Court trial began in late February. If Mussolini Granddaughter: Fascism Better Than Faggotry found guilty, the individuals could face five years in prison and a $350 fine. Member of the European Parliament Alessandra They were arrested at a nightclub in the capital, Mussolini, granddaughter of the late Italian dicta Yaounde, in May 2005 and have been jailed since, tor Benito Mussolini, said March 9 that it’s “better in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions with to be fascist than a faggot.” inadequate food, Amnesty said. 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