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Jeff Free Luers is in the hole

On July 10th political prisoner Jeffrey Free Luers was transferred to Disciplinary Segregation, commonly known as "the Hole", at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP).
Jeff Free Luers, 2006, Oregon State Penitentiary
Jeff Free Luers, 2006, Oregon State Penitentiary
Dear Friends,

We wanted to let all of Jeff's supporters know that he was placed in solitary segregation ("the hole") on the 10th of July for Contraband 1 and Disobedience 2, for allegedly having a "diluted urine analysis" (drug test). In other words, the prison has accused him of having urine that is "too clean".

It has been difficult to get information from the prison so we apologize for the delay in communicating this to you all. His hearing for the charges was originally set for the 13/14th of July but was delayed for investigative purposes. Jeff remains in the hole pending the completion of the investigation and as of yesterday, no new hearing date has been set in the matter. His attorney is keeping us updated and will let us know once the date has been set. At this point we are still trying to find out just how long the prison can legally hold him in segregation while an investigation is pending.

Please do NOT call the prison to complain, etc - it would NOT be helpful (and might be hurtful) during the investigation period.

But PLEASE do send Jeff letters and messages of support. We are sure he would greatly appreciate hearing from you at this time.

His mailing address is:

Jeffrey Luers, #13797671
OSP
2605 State Street
Salem, OR 97310

Thank you all for your continued support and we will keep you updated as events unfold.

-Friends of Jeff Free Luers
 http://www.freefreenow.org

homepage: homepage: http://www.freefreenow.org
address: address: Free's Defense Fund; PO Box 3; Eugene, OR 97440

stay strong Jeff 21.Jul.2006 22:05

supportJeff

We're still with you in spirit Jeff, even as the most radical elements of today's social and political movements wane and lose yet more steam, well except that of the still-growing nine-one-one truth movement. The more voices that express their desire for a NEW investigation into 9/11, the more chance there will be of bringing down the beast of imperial globalization. If Jeff himself were to speak out on behalf of uncovering the truth behind 9/11, perhaps it would motivate some so-called radicals who are *still* sweeping the truth movement under the carpet to finally start facing 'the Grandfather issue that just won't go away'. And it won't until the real perpetrators are exposed for all that they are. Of course Jeff himself would in all likelihood endure even further persecution from the extremist-despots that have the perverted gall to call themselves "corrections officers". Jeff is no doubt behind bars beause his conscience runs in diametric antithesis to those bent on global-tyrannical hegemony, by any means necessary and possible. It's a war of ideas, and the winners are the ones who have the most firearms and the urge to use them.

Write to the Governor or become one! 22.Jul.2006 17:46

Paul Revere

I have said this before on other blogs, and I will say it here. We need to either petition the Governor to pardon Jeffrey Luers (excessive sentence) or some progressive in this state has to run for Governor and then pardon those who have received sentences from the cruel judges who think they are God and handing out excessive sentences.

Jeff Luers should have simply served a year or two and then had to pay back the cost of the vehicles he destroyed. To incarcerate him for 22 years is criminal and inhumane. If I were ever to make it to Salem as a Governor or State Senator, I would do all I can to prosecute and jail the judge in this case.

Hang in there, Jeff! We are trying to get you out!