UPDATE ABOUT JACK

/// UPDATE 15TH MARCH: ///

Jack has been moved and lost all previous letters. They have a new address, please write to them asap!

Cobb County Sheriff’s office, Georgia
John Mazurek #001109335
PO BOX 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
USA

These are the conditions for the letters:

  • black or blue ink only.
  • do not discuss the nature of the case.
  • must include a return address that includes a first and last name or organisation,

You can also send books, They’d like to read history and poestry, and also spanish learning books. Books must come directly from a publisher and be new with no writing in them and no hardcover. The address to send books is:

COBB COUNTY ADULT DETENTION CENTER
JOHN MAZUREK
#001109335
PO BOX 100110
MARIETTA, GA 30061
USA

/// 15th March update Ends ///

Jack was scheduled to go to court last week Monday, but the filth decided to indict him on the last minute and cancel the procedures. For that reason, they are still in jain awaiting their first hearing.

They also have a support website now where you can keep up to date:

https://www.freejack.co/

Please write a letter to Jack today and ensure you let them know they are not alone. They like music (specially straight edge hardcore punk, but also hiphop, they also love rock climbing, but they are interested in many other subjects like prison vegan recipes, carpentry, poetry and just everyday stuff like sunsets and forest walks, so choose any topic and send them a few lines!

They have a fundraiser for legal costs and commisary too, you can find it here:

https://givebutter.com/tLAvDE

SOLIDARITY!

ACTIVIST FACING PRISON AFTER UNCOVERING A ZOOPHILIA CASE.

Animal rights activists indicted in Sweden, accused of separately spreading a video clip in which a farmer openly talks about having sex with non human animals.

The indictment is about something that happened in 2018 and two activists are accused of allegedly spreading the film clip. At the time, the farmer was a high-ranking person in the Swedish agricultural lobby. The lawsuit came in 2023.

The activists are accused, among other things, of spreading the film clip on social media. The prosecutor argues that the film clip has harmed the farmer, and therefore the activists should be held guilty of gross defamation (a crime which in Sweden, among other things, can lead to up to two years in prison). Having sex with non human animals is also a crime in Sweden (called “tidelag”), which can lead to up to two years in prison. The farmer is currently not charged with tidelag. 

The farmer says that the film clip is a montage, a fake, that there is another person in the recording. Today, the farmer no longer has any higher responsibilities within the animal industry. 

Ever since the lawsuit, the Swedish judiciary has tried to hold a trial. Which, for various reasons, they have not been able to do (until recently). One of the activists has previously not been served with a summon to the hearing. The district court and the police have tried to reach the activist, and in May 2023 an obstruction certificate was drawn up. On March 5 2024 the trial against the animal rights activists was held. The verdict will be announced March 19th. The prosecutor demands, among other things, that one of the activists should get six months in prison, and pay SEK 100,000 in damages.

A SHORT INTERVIEW WITH LADISLAV KUC.

Lado was released from prison a couple of months ago after a twelve year sentence for the setting of explosive devices at a McDonald’s. He has been trying to adapt to life outside as well as catching up with doctor appointments that prison completely neglected during his incarceration. He has quite a few health issues and is finding life outside quite complicated, specially navigating different doctors and hurdles with hospitals. He is also concerned about the huge social debt he still has to pay and is trying to fundraise for it.

Thanks to PhillyABC there is a fundraising site where anyone can send a few coins to support Lado, so if you can, please donate (cos he needs to raise 10k EUR) and if you are unable, please share far and wide, talk about it with mates and try and find other methods of support!

To other prisoner support groups, news collectives and anti-repression teams: please consider helping with this fundraiser. A fundraising gig, a merch run, whatever works best for you all, let’s get Lado to the other side of his social debt so that he can focus on his mental and physical health and so he knows the world has not forgotten about him.

https://fundrazr.com/027Cec

  • First of all, tell us about yourself!

My name is Ladislav Kuc. Our village is located 6 km from the second largest town in Slovakia, which is called Kosice. I spent 12 years in prison.

  • How was life in prison?

The guards called me a fucking terrorist. A fucking son of a bitch. The guards beat me. The prisoners made my life hell because when they beat me the guards allowed them to hurt me. I suffered a lot in prison I hate the bastards for whom I suffered so much.

The deputy director had me called when I entered the prison and told me that because I was a terrorist he was going to make my life hell. I have to admit that the bastard fulfilled what he promised me. I had to wash the toilets 3 times a day. The prisoners defecated on the floor on purpose and they rubbed the walls with shit and I had to clean it.

  • That sounds horrible, did you at least feel supported by people outside?

In prison, people started writing to me in English. I didn’t know English, so I asked my mother for textbooks and started learning English. I taught myself English. That’s why I can write and read in English quite well, but I can’t speak English. People wanted to send me money, but the prison warden told me that if I get supporters to send me money, they will transfer me to a section where people will rape me. The prison warden really abused his powers.

  • What was your first thought when you came out of prison?

When I got out my first thought was to eat well. In prison the food was good but portions were small. My mother brought me about a dozen cakes which I ate on the way home.

  • Do you want to talk about your charge? Amongst other charges, you were accused of setting an explosive device at an empty McDonalds which caused no injuries.

I’m a sensitive person who sympathizes with animals, that’s why McDonald’s. I don’t like it when the weak and defenseless are hurt. Animals can’t protect themselves. It’s right to protect animals from abuse.

I noticed that one direct action has 100 times more effect than, for example, a public protest.

  • How can people support you now that you are out?

I have a big debt after prison, some to lawyers and some to fines. The full amount is 9792 EUR. I have been looking for job but after prison it is difficult to find a job. I need donations to help.

  • Is there anything else you’d like to tell those reading?

thanks to every good person for every single dollar

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Please consider donating to Ladislav, sharing the fundraiser and organising fundraising events. Link below:
https://fundrazr.com/027Cec

GREAT NEWS! VICTOR IS FREE!

After 11 months kidnapped by the state, Victor Puertas, an indigenous forest defender arrested during a festival in Cop City, has been released. He spent three months in DeKalb County jail without bail and then he was transferred to an ICE facility where he was held for another 8 months.

Now that he is free, he could do with some economic help to help him with medical, living and jail recovery expenses, as well as with legal fees to fight the domestic terrorism and RICO charges he is facing. 

If you can afford it, please drop a couple of coins

VENMO: @peacefuluprising
PAYPAL: [email protected]

WELCOME BACK VICTOR!!!!

NO ONE IS FREE UNTIL ALL ARE FREE!

HELP SAVE LEONARD PELTIERS EYESIGHT

Leonard Peltier is a political prisoner who has been incarcerated for 48 years. 

Leonard is 79 years old and the prison is neglecting his health. Leonard is in need of immediate medical treatment for the loss of his eyesight.

”Leonard Peltier has recently experienced a significant loss of vision which has required him to implore the help of fellow inmates to do basic things like dialing phone numbers for him to make calls, help type emails, and even help assist him getting around, as he cannot see well enough to walk on his own…”

You can help Leonard by making phone calls and demanding that Leonard get his medical treatment. See script (in image) and websites for more info:

https://www.thejerichomovement.com/news/take-action-help-save-leonard-peltiers-sight
https://www.freeleonardpeltiernow.org

IN SOLIDARITY

URGENT! SINDRE HAS A NEW ADDRESS AND NEEDS LETTERS OF SUPPORT.

Unfortunately, Sindre has not received any of the letters that have been sent to him. We do not know if this is due to the centre withholding letters, but he still needs love and support.

Sindre’s support team is therefore changing the address. If you want to write letters, send them to Sindre’s family. They make sure Sindre gets all the letters. Write to: 

Sindre Annasson Persson 

Rudolf Jonassons väg 25B

24136 Eslöv

Sweden

(Sindre is an animal rights activist, 21 years old, from so-called Sweden. In October 2023, Sindre was sentenced to forensic psychiatric forced care, without end date, for actions against a former fur farmer.)

Please, send a letter to Sindre today, even if you already did so last week. It is likely the facility is stopping Sindre from receiving the letters that would’ve been sent previously, so the change of address should help ensuring he receives them from now on.

UNTIL ALL ARE FREE

WRITE TO ATLANTA FOREST DEFENDER JACK, ADDRESS IS NOW PUBLIC!

Jack was arrested after an arrest warrant was issued in relation to an arson against a police vehicle fleet related to the Atlanta Forest.

He has been locked without bail and will have to wait until the first hearing to see if he will be released. Until then, you should send him letters of love and support!

Remember to not talk about the case. Instead, chose a topic from the list below:

“Jack loves rock climbing, history, Pilates with Nicole, Buddhism, poetry, vegan prison recipes, hip hop, straight edge, punk, carpentry/diy construction, sewing, he wants to hear anecdotes that felt special to you from just everyday things. You could write about a sunset or a wholesome gathering or a way a song made you feel.”

His birthday is March 1st.

Letters must be:

– black or blue ink only.
-any lenght
– not discussing the case
– containing a return address with a name and surname or name of organisation.

His address:

John Mazurek,
Cell 101 2SOUTH,
PO2402124,
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center,
FULTON COUNTY JAIL,
PO BOX 989,
LEBANON, MO 65536,
USA

PLEASE SEND A LETTER TODAY AND MAKE SURE HE KNOWS HE IS LOVED

SOLIDARITY ALWAYS!

FOREST DEFENDER LOCKED UP WITHOUT BAIL ACCUSED OF ARSON.

After three homes were raided on Thursday morning in relation to the arson of multiple police motorbikes last year, an Atlanta local has been arrested.

John “Jack” Mazurek is being held without bond in Fulton County Jail. The Defend Atlanta Forest campaign is asking that folks call in to the jail and demand they be provided with nutritious vegan food, moved to gen pop and given coffee.

The contact number for the jail is.
+1 (404) 613-2024
John Mazureks ID number is: 2002124

There is a rally tonight that has already started at Fulton County Jail (901 Rice St NW). Get down if you can and check out the Defend Atlanta Forest socials to stay up-to-date.

There’s no revolution without solidarity. Fight for our comrades.

SINDRE, A SWEDISH ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST, LOCKED UP INDEFINITELY.

Sindre is an animal rights activist, 21 years old, from so-called Sweden. Sindre is a kind and respected comrade in the animal rights community, who has fought against animal abusers in various ways.

In October 2023, Sindre was sentenced to forensic psychiatric forced care. The verdict refers to prosecution for actions in 2021, against the former fur farmer Niklas Pettersson. Sindre denies the alleged crime. Sindre was also sentenced to pay SEK 10,000 in damages to Niklas. The sentence was appealed, but later in 2023 The Court of Appeal upheld the verdict. If Sindre had not been sentenced to forensic psychiatric care, his prison sentence would have been only four months.

Sindre was detained immediately after the trial, on the ninth of October, and has since been imprisoned without an end date. A horrible sentence!

Support Sindre! Help him endure behind bars, let him know he’s not alone. Send letters to the following address:

Sindre Annasson Persson

Rättspsykiatriavdelning 1

Mellanköpingevägen 6

23134 Trelleborg

Sweden

SOLIDARITY IS OUR WEAPON

JESSICA REZNICEK IS HELD IN SEGREGATION

Jessica Reznicek is a land and water defender who, among other things, fought against the Dakota Access Pipeline, in Iowa.

In 2021, Jessica was designated a domestic terrorist and sentenced to 8 years in prison (for one count of conspiracy to damage an energy facility).

Jessica is currently being held in disciplinary segregation (for a total of 60 days). Therefore, her communication is limited and she will not be able to respond to letters as quickly as before.

You can still write to Jessica at the following address,

Jessica Reznicek # 19293-030

FCI Waseca

PO Box 1731

Waseca, MN 56093

For instructions on how to write letters to Jessica, check out, http://supportjessicareznicek.com/contact

For information about Jessica and her case, check out, http://supportjessicareznicek.com

UNTIL ALL ARE FREE