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North American Animal Liberation Prisoners

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.

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.

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.

Andrew Lloyd Stepanian, #26399-050
FCI BUTNER MEDIUM II
FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
P.O. BOX 1500
BUTNER, NC 27509
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.

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.

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

John Smith, TB4887
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: March 6th What you can send: Can not receive writing paper or packs of envelopes

Sarah Gisborne, LT5393
HMP Cookham Wood
Rochester, Kent ME1 3LU
ENGLAND
Status: Sentenced to six and a half years on "conspiracy to cause criminal damage" charges relating to damage down to eight people linked to Huntingdon Life Sciences. Jailed 11/25/04, sentenced 2/25/05. In a statement from jail, Sarah wrote "Some of the rooms here at Holloway have windows which you can talk out of to your neighbour in the next room. If you put your arm out you can have contact - which if they need support is comforting for them or you. Why i tell you this is a picture that will always be fresh in my mind is that of two primates holding hands through the bars of their separate cages. The difference is I'm here of my own doing and I will get out alive and will endure no torture. They did not get out and they were tortured mentally and physically. Do not feel sorry for me. Do not feel sorry for them - I'm still very angry as I was on my first demo. Please be angry, please be active." Birthday: July 5th. What you can send: Writing paper, envelopes, books.

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. Their trial is expected to start in November 2007. Birthday: January 30th.

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). Their trial is expected to start in November 2007. 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). Their trial is expected to start in November 2007. Birthday: December 28th.

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.