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Please take a moment of your time and let these prisoners
know they are not forgotten! If you don't know what to say,
check out these prisoner-writing
tips! Please remember that all mail is read by authorities
and must have a return address on the envelope. For a list
of prisoners from other struggles be sure to check out the
Earth
Liberation Prisoner Support Network's prisoner listings
and EcoPrisoners.org.
Be sure to include your return address if you'd like to hear
back from a prisoner, but don't be discouraged if you don't
get an immediate response to your letter.
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
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