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Jeff Luers is back in prison

After 6 hours of freedom, Jeff "free" Luers is back behind bars.
Dear Friends, In a bizarre turn of unfortunate events, Jeff has been taken back in to custody after having a few moments of freedom.

Apparently this is because of an "error" on behalf the Oregon Department of Corrections. He was "mistakenly" released because they thought he was eligible for early release, but because of - as we understand it at this point - Oregon's Measure 11 mandatory minimum sentencing Jeff did not qualify for this early release.

We are still trying to wrap our heads around this turn of events and will let you all know more as soon as we know more.

The past 9 years has been a roller coaster of emotions for Jeff, his family and friends, and today was no different.

Please write him letters of support:

Jeffrey Luers # 13797671
CRCI
9111 NE Sunderland Ave
Portland, OR 97211-1708
If anyone is able to make small donations to his prison commissary account, he currently does not have any (it was emptied when he was released). Please read the following instructions to do so: money orders or cashier's check only [absolutely no checks or cash] can be made out to:

"DOC Central Trust for Jeffrey Luers, #13797671" and mailed to:

Central Trust
PO Box 14400
Salem, OR
97309-5077.

On the money order/cashier?s check, write the name and mailing address of purchaser, including city, state, and zip code. The money will be put in Jeff's account upon receipt through the mail.

We will keep you updated as news comes our way.

Thank you all for your support and expressions of love (and outrage!).

-Friends of Jeffrey Free Luers