In what is quickly turning into a week of legal hearings, yet another 2600-related case will be heard on May 2.

This involves the appeal of 2600 layout artist ShapeShifter (also known as Terrence McGuckin) who was found guilty of two fairly minor charges relating to the Republican National Convention in August. The case drew attention because of the insanely high bail ($500,000 in his case and one million dollars in others) which was seen as a tactic to prevent the arrested from taking part in any demonstrations at both the Republican and Democratic conventions last year. In the ensuing trials, nearly every charge has either been dropped or found to have no merit.

McGuckin had four of six charges dropped in November, leaving only two: obstructing a highway and disorderly conduct. The only evidence presented against him was the testimony of a police officer from another city who videotaped McGuckin walking down a street and talking on a phone. Nobody has come forward to claim that they saw him blocking a highway or even participating in a demonstration. In short, the only thing he was seen doing was walking down a street. But since McGuckin has been seen as one of the organizers behind some of the demonstrations, it's believed this was the sole reason he was targeted and treated so harshly. He spent nearly a week in prison while bail money was raised.

The appeal will be heard at 9:00 am on Wednesday, May 2 in Room 705 at the Criminal Justice Center on 13th and Filbert, just north of City Hall in Philadelphia.