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North American Animal Liberation Prisoners

Jonathan Paul, #07167-985
FCI Phoenix
Federal Correctional Institution
37910 N. 45th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85086
USA
Status: Jonathan has been an animal and environmental activist since the 1980s and a vegan for 25 years. He and his wife live with 5 companion animals off the grid, powering their home with solar panels. Jonathan is currently serving a 51 - month sentence in federal prison for his role in the 1997 arson of the Cavel West horse slaughterhouse in Redmond, Oregon that permanently shut the plant down.

Andrew Lloyd Stepanian, #26399-050
USP MARION
US Penitentiary
PO Box 1000
Marion, IL 62959
USA
Status: Andy is one of the SHAC7, convicted of conspiracy to violate the Animal Enterprise Protection Act and sentenced to three years in federal prison. He began his three year (maximum) sentence on October 3, 2006. He has been activist for fourteen years and was sentenced to the max because of prior convictions related to his activism. Interests: Surfing, painting and music.

Jacob Conroy, #93501-011
FCI VICTORVILLE MEDIUM I
FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
P.O. BOX 5300
ADELANTO, CA 92301
USA
Status: Jake, a member of the SHAC7, and veteran activist was sentenced to four years in federal prison for his part in organizing the U.S. campaign against Huntingdon Life Sciences. He was convicted of Conspiracy to violate the Animal Enterprise Protection Act, Conspiracy to Stalk, three counts of Interstate Stalking, Conspiracy to Harass using a Telecommunications Device. Despite these convictions Jake was not charged with having any personal role in committing any illegal acts in the campaign, but is doing time simply for his involvement in the aboveground campaign and SHAC-USA. Interests: Hiking, camping, design, liberation struggles and direct action history, eating sweets, crappy music and bad movies.

Joshua Harper, #29429-086
FCI SHERIDAN
FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
P.O. BOX 5000
SHERIDAN, OR 97378
USA
Status: Josh, a member of the SHAC7, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for his part in the U.S. campaign against Huntingdon Life Sciences. He was convicted of Conspiracy to violate the Animal Enterprise Protection Act, Conspiracy to Harass using a Telecommunications Device. Despite these convictions Josh was not charged with having any personal role in committing any illegal acts in the campaign, but is doing time simply for his involvement in the aboveground campaign. Interests: Skateboarding, reading, political history, spending time with his dog, Lady Bird.

Lauren Gazzola, #93497-011
FCI DANBURY
ROUTE #37
33 1/2 PEMBROKE ROAD
DANBURY, CT 06811
USA
Status: Lauren, a member of the SHAC7, and veteran activist was sentenced to 52 months in federal prison for her part in organizing the U.S. campaign against Huntingdon Life Sciences. She is convicted of Conspiracy to violate the Animal Enterprise Protection Act, Conspiracy to Stalk, three counts of Interstate Stalking, Conspiracy to Harass using a Telecommunications Device. Despite these convictions Lauren was not charged with having any personal role in committing any illegal acts in the campaign, but is doing time simply for her involvement in the aboveground campaign and SHAC-USA. Interests: Dancing, reading, the Italian Mafia, New York City and the law.

Kevin Kjonaas, #93502-011
FCI SANDSTONE
P.O. BOX 1000
SANDSTONE, MN 55072
USA
Status: Kevin, a member of the SHAC7, and former president of SHAC-USA was sentenced to six years in federal prison for his part in organizing the U.S. campaign against Huntingdon Life Sciences. He was convicted of Conspiracy to violate the Animal Enterprise Protection Act, Conspiracy to Stalk, three counts of Interstate Stalking, Conspiracy to Harass using a Telecommunications Device. Despite these convictions Kevin was not charged with having any personal role in committing any illegal acts in the campaign, but is doing time simply for his involvement in the aboveground campaign and SHAC-USA. Interests: 20th century art, dogs, Spain, cooking, reading (memoirs, politics and the environment), and spending time with his dog Willie.

Rodney Coronado #03895-000
FCI El Reno
Federal Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 1500
El Reno, OK 73036
Status: In December 2007, Rod Coronado entered a guilty plea to one count of "distribution of information relating to explosives, destructive devices, and weapons of mass destruction," relating to a speech he gave in San Diego in 2003. This conviction is for doing nothing more than holding up a jug and explaining in general terms how it could be used to start a fire when the question about one of his past actions was raised in the Q&A period of his talk. In exchange for a guilty plea, the U.S. government agreed to ask only for a one-year prison sentence, and drop pending charges in Arizona and Washington, D.C. On May 12, 2008, Rod Coronado reported to prison to begin his 12 month sentence.

International Animal Liberation Prisoners

Donald Currie, TN4593
HMP Parkhurst
Clissold Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5NX
ENGLAND
Status: Sentenced on December 7, 2006 to 12 years on arson charges after pleading guilty to three actions claimed by the A.L.F. in relation to the HLS campaign. The father of three was arrested in March after two homemade bombs were found by police underneath a car belonging to Roland Brooks at his Caversham home. Don Currie had earlier pleaded guilty at Reading Crown Court in August to arson charges and to possessing fire bombs. Birthday: April 13th. What you can send: Envelopes, writing paper, photos.

Jon Ablewhite, TB4885
HMP Lowdham Grange
Lowdham, Nottingham NG14 7DA
ENGLAND
Status: Sentenced to 12 years in prison on attempted blackmail charges in relation to the Save the Newchurch Guinea Pigs Campaign. The Judge's indication of 12 years was based upon information presented to him by the police and the CPS only. This was given in the form of a case summary and a "schedule" of events - a chronological diary of every 'criminal' action beginning with the 1999 liberation. It is clear how Judge Pert had absolutely no interest in reality. All credit and all mitigation was ignored. The fact the defendants categorically stated they had any involvement in the grave desecration was ignored. Birthday: January 27th. What you can send: Can not receive writing paper or packs of envelopes

Kerry Whitburn, TB4886
HMP Lowdham Grange
Lowdham, Nottingham NG14 7DA
ENGLAND
Status: Sentenced to 12 years in prison on attempted blackmail charges in relation to the Save the Newchurch Guinea Pigs Campaign. The Judge's indication of 12 years was based upon information presented to him by the police and the CPS only. This was given in the form of a case summary and a "schedule" of events - a chronological diary of every 'criminal' action beginning with the 1999 liberation. It is clear how Judge Pert had absolutely no interest in reality. All credit and all mitigation was ignored. The fact the defendants categorically stated they had any involvement in the grave desecration was ignored. Birthday: April 18th. What you can send: Can not receive writing paper or packs of envelopes

Sean Kirtley, WC6977
HMP Stafford
54 Gaol Rd
Stafford, ST16 3AW
ENGLAND
Status: Following a lengthy police investigation and an 18-week trial costing over £4.5 million, the operator of a website criticising animal testing company Sequani, has been jailed for four and a half years for organising a legal protest. Sean Kirtley was found guilty under Section 145 of the SOCPA law for “Interfering with the contractual relationships of a Laboratory” for allegedly organising protests at Sequani Limited and associated business associates. Police say disorder took place on a occasions during protests and claim as the organiser that Sean is responsible for any criminality that takes place.

Sarah Whitehead, VM7684)
HMP Bronzefield,
Woodthorpe Road,
Ashford, Middx TW15 3JZ
ENGLAND
Status: Sarah Whitehead was sentenced on the June 30th 2008 to two years for removing a beagle which was kept muzzled in a wooden cage in a garden and which an eye witness informed Sarah was also being regularly beaten by its owner.

Heather Nicholson #VM4859
HMP Bronzefield
Woodthorpe Road
Ashford, Middx TW15 3JZ
ENGLAND
Status: Heather was arrested and remanded into custody on May 1st 2007 along with Natasha and Greg Avery after 32 separate police raids, involving 700 police officers in the UK, The Netherlands and Belgium. They have been charged with "conspiracy to blackmail" Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS) along with a nine other defendents. Birthday: January 30th.

Mel Broughton, TN9138
HMP Woodhill
Tattenhoe Street
Milton Keynes
Bucks MK4 4DA
ENGLAND
Status: Mel remanded on 14 Dec 2007 at Banbury Magistrates' Court in connection with alleged offences relating to the SPEAK campaign. Birthday: July 5.

Gregg Avery #TA7450
HMP Winchester
Romsey Road
Winchester, SO22 5DF
ENGLAND
Status: Gregg and Natasha Avery were arrested on May 1, 2007 along with Heather Nicholson after 32 separate police raids, involving 700 police officers in the UK, The Netherlands and Belgium. All have been charged with "conspiracy to blackmail," in relation to the campaign against Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS). Birthday: December 5th.

Natasha Avery #VM4846
HMP Bronzefield
Woodthorpe Road
Ashford, Middx TW15 3JZ
ENGLAND
Status: Gregg and Natasha Avery were arrested on May 1, 2007 along with Heather Nicholson after 32 separate police raids, involving 700 police officers in the UK, The Netherlands and Belgium. All have been charged with "conspiracy to blackmail," in relation to the campaign against Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS). Birthday: December 28th.

Dan Amos, VN7818
HMP Exeter
New North Road
Exeter EX4 4EX
ENGLAND
Status: Dan Amos was remanded on 30 July 2008 on charges in connection to Huntingdon Life Sciences. Birthday: 19 November