He was a gay activist in Toronto. On 18 July 1977 while he was President of Gays at Ryerson (#GAR), he was was arrested alongside David Foreman (#DFOR) for unlawfully distributing handbills (in this case posters for an anti-Anita Bryant protest), and they were both found guilty of wilfull damage. They appealed the ruling, and had their sentences reduced from $300 to $100. On 7 August 1979 he was punched, kicked, and beaten with sticks by a gang of youths in David Balfour Park. Two male members of the gang had been pretending to kiss, while the others hid in wait.
| Names | Bob Schisler (Main) BE [n77.200] |
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| Related Pages | Bob Schisler on LGLC |
| Charges |
502 Bad Gateway
Unlawfully distributing handbills 1977/07/08 ABCEF [n77.200] 502 Bad GatewayWilful damage Fine 7 days in jail and a $300 fine, appealed to $100 and no jail time 1977/07/08 ABCEF [n77.200] 502 Bad GatewayWilful damage Jail 7 days, appealed 1977/07/08 ABCEF [n77.200] |
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502 Bad Gateway
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| Associated Places |
David Balfour Park (Cruiser)
notAfter(1979/08/07) ABCEFGH [n79.226] |
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Organization: 502 Bad Gateway (Member)
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