Prisoners
of War
All jailed political prisoners need our help through phone
calls ,letter writing, and faxes. We all must send prisoners letters and
information of different events to keep their resolve strong (it get's
lonely in jail!). Please, if you are not a regular letter writer, make
sure to send these activists mail every once in a while. They will surely
appreciate it.
Frank Allen - 1809138
550 N. Flower
Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA (L-20-14)
Jailed for the attempted arson of a highschool slaughterhouse in
southern California, has been transferred to Chino State Prison. Frank
was sentenced on July 9 to one year. : Arrested 9/13/97 : Sentenced 4/02/98
: Imprisoned 4/09/98
Mel Broughton (England)
Released on Bail, March 23, 1998. Arrested for conspiracy to commit
criminal damage and conspiracy to commit explosions. On remand along with
co-accused Anthony Humphries.
Darren Cole - CX4137
HMP Longport, Canterbury
Kent, CT11PJ, England
On remand charged with sending 7 bomb hoaxes to protest the live
export of animals used in ritual slaughter at Dover Docks.
Rod Coronado #3896000
FCI Unit SW
8901 S. Wilmot Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85706, USA
Sentenced to a total of 57 months for aiding and abetting arson
and handling stolen property in connection with acting as spokes person
for the North American ALF, and for damaging government property as a protest
against the treatment of native Americans (Rod is a member of the Yaqui
Nation).
Ryan Durfee (USA)
Released, May 27, 1998
Ryan has been released on probation conditions that include non-association
with anyone from the "vegan, straight edge, or A.L.F. gangs" and a 7pm
curfew. Convicted of 2nd degree Felony Criminal Mischief sentenced to 36
months of probation upon the conditions that he serve one year in jail.
Clinton Colby Ellerman
Salt Lake County Jail
450 S. 300 E.
Salt Lake City
UT 84111-3207, USA
Colby Ellerman, Imprisoned on for two years on charges of burglary
and theft for freeing thousands of mink from two minks farms in Utah. Also
sentenced for $300,000 arson damage caused to Tandy Leather store. :Charged
10/97 : Sentenced & Imprisoned 2/16/97 .
Douglas Joshua Ellerman
Salt Lake County Jail
450 S. 300 E.
Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA
Josh turned himself in to authorities on Monday, June 29. His sentencing
hearing has been resechduled to August 10. He is being held as a federal
prisoner without possible bail. Shortly before he was due to be sentenced
in late May Josh disapeared. In June '97, he was indicted on 16 federal
counts, including charges relating to the building and possession of pipe-bombs
that carry a minimum mandatory sentence of 30 years in prison. These charges
stem from the firebombing of the Utah Fur Breeder's Co-Op which caused
over $1 million damage.
Sean Gautschy (USA)
Release on bail.
Sean Gautschy and Brandon Mitchener were arrested June 19 and were
being held on $50,000 bail for allegedly taking part in two fur farm liberations
in Utah. He has the following charges: 2 counts burglary (2nd degree felony),
2 counts criminal mischif (2nd degree felony), 2 counts releasing fur bearing
animals (3rd degree felony). Police had offered to drop all charges for
information on Josh Ellerman's location.
Kievan Hickey AP7904
HMP Springhill
Grendon, Underwood
Aylesbury, Bucks., England
Kievan Hickey has finished his 12 month sentence for receiving stolen property (a cat) in connection with a demonstration in January 1997 when activists broke into Hillgrove Farm vivisection breeders and attempted to rescue some cats.
Barry Horne VC2141
HMP Full Sutton, Moor Lane
York, YO41PS, England
Moved to HMP Full Sutton after he was found guilty of charges relating
to the attempted incendiary devices in Bristol and the successful incendiary
devices on the Isle of Wight. Sentenced to 18 years. He is in the process
of appealing both sentences. : Arrested 7/96 : Sentenced 12/05/97 :
Anthony Humphries (England)
Released on Bail, March 23, 1998.
Arrested for conspiracy to commit criminal damage and conspiracy
to commit explosions. On remand along with co-accused Melanie Broughton.
Jacob Kenison #06329-081
Yuma Unit
37900 N. 45th Ave.
Dept. 1700, Phoenix, AZ 85027-7004, USA
Jacob Kennison was only about one hour away from being released
from prison when he was detained on 6 new felony counts. The 6 counts are
the same as three other Utah activists. Jacob was about to be released
to a halfway house 90 days early on good behavior. Jacob is in a Federal
Prison. On Dec. 15th, Jake was sentenced to another year in jail and ordered
to pay more than $30,000 in restitution. Convicted of an arson attack on
a Tandy Leather store in Murray, Utah in June, 1995. Jake is already serving
a 16 month sentence for violating federal firearms laws. He failed to mention
a previous conviction on a federal firearms purchase form when buying an
rifle he later gave as a gift to a friend. : Sentenced 11/97 : Sentenced
12/15/97 .
Mark Klein (USA)
Mark was released July 28 and is now on strict probation conditions.
Convicted of 2nd degree felony arson (McDonald's) sentenced to 36 months
of probation upon the conditions that he serve 1 year in jail.
Keith Mann EE3588
HMP Parkhurst, Newport
Isle of Wight PO30 5N, England
With out warning Keith was moved to HMP Parkhurst in late June.
Originally sentenced to 14 years, reduced to 11 years on appeal. Convicted
of criminal damage to meat vehicles, attempted incitement, possession of
explosive materials, attempted arson and escaping from custody. : Arrested
10/91 : Escaped custody 6/93 : Re-Arrested 4/94 : Sentenced 12/19/94
Brandon Mitchener (USA)
Brandon had his bail reduced to $10,000 and was released pending
trial. Brandon Mitchener and Sean Gautschy were arrested June 19 and being
held on $100,000 bail for allegedly taking part in two fur farm liberations
in Utah. He has the following charges: 2 counts burglary (2nd degree felony),
2 counts criminal mischif (2nd degree felony), 2 counts releasing fur bearing
animals (3rd degree felony). Police have offered to drop all charges for
information on Josh Ellerman's location.
Gillian Peachey RL3415
HMP Winchester, Romsey Rd.
Winchester, SO22 5HY, England
Sentenced in late Feb. to 6 years 9 months - 5 years for conspiracy
to commit arson plus 21 months for being in breach of a previous suspended
sentence. : Arrested ?/? : Sentenced 2/98 :
Trev Poulson (USA)
Released
April 17, 1998. Trev was released after serving several months
for attempted arson in Utah. Part of the sentence was suspended pending
successful completion of probation. Probation is to last 36 months and
includes the condition not go to any animal rights meetings or associate
with animal rights activists. Trev is attempting to have those conditions
changed now he is free.
Dan Pousti BV5612
HMP Bullingdon
PO Box 50, Bicester
Oxfordshire, OX6 0PR, England
Dan was sentenced to 15 months for burglary for a raid on Park
Farm last year. This farm supplies Oxford University with all sorts of
animals for experimentation. Several beagles were taken but Dan was allegedly
apprehended by the police in a van with the dogs. There were no other arrests.
Geoff Sheppard MD1030
HMP Parkhurst, Newport
Isle of Wight, PO30 5NX, England
Sentenced to 7 years for possession of a shotgun and possession
of items for making incendiary devices. Due to be released soon.
Barbara Trenholm RL1292
HMP Bullwood Hall, High Rd
Hockley, Essex, England
Sentenced to 10 years for arson against the White Hart pub which
the prosecution claim was in connection with the campaign against live
exports. She maintains her innocence.
Jason Troff (USA)
Released
May 18, 1998. Jason has been released on probation conditions that
include non-association with anyone from the "vegan, straight edge, or
A.L.F. gangs" and a 7pm curfew. Convicted of 2nd degree Felony Arson (McDonald's)
sentenced to 36 month of probation upon the conditions that he serve one
year in jail.
Justin Wright GE3046
HM Young Offenders Institution,
Easton, Portland
Dorset, DT5 1DL, England
Sentenced to 5 years for the same offence, as Barbara Trenholm.
He maintains his innocence.
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