Eric McDavid in Need of Donations for Legal Fees!

First of all, let us say thank you to everyone who has supported Eric in
the past - financially, with your letters, your pictures, your poetry, and
your love. Eric's journey would have been much more difficult and painful
without all of you offering your time and energy.

Unfortunately, Eric has now been in jail for over 14 months without having
been convicted of any crime. He has constantly stood by his principles
during his incarceration - enduring a grueling two week hunger strike to
get vegan meals, and maintaining his innocence in the face of his
codefendant's cooperation with the government. The accusations against
him are chilling in their absurdity - the "conspiracy" charges against
Eric call to mind the "thought crime" of George Orwell's 1984.

After paying for all of Eric's legal fees for over a year, his family is
in need of assistance. His trial date is approaching (possibly as early as
May 9), and the legal fees are mounting. We need to raise $15,000 to
ensure that Eric's legal fees - lawyer, investigators, etc - are covered
through trial. We must make sure that Eric continues to have the best
legal representation possible to fight these outrageous charges and keep
the government from draining his family financially.

To that end, we're trying to ask EVERYONE to do whatever they can to help
raise money for Eric's legal fees. Please consider holding a fundraiser
for Eric - a show, a bakesale, an art auction - whatever you have the
know-how and the resources to do. We simply cannot do this alone.

Also, please consider donating directly to "Sacramento Defense Fund" to
help cover Eric's legal fees. You can donate directly with paypal at
www.supporteric.org

Please remember that this is not over. While other folks across the
country have taken deals or otherwise settled their cases, Eric's legal
struggle continues. We need everyone's love and support right now, but
unfortunately, we also need financial assistance. Check the webpage
regularly for updates about how much we've raised and how much more we
need.

Thank you all,
Sacramento Prisoner Support
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Don't forget! Eric's next hearing is scheduled for April 16 at 9 am at
the Federal Building in Sacramento (501 I Street, 15th floor, room no. 3).
He would love to have the courtroom packed with friends, family, and
supporters. Please consider attending and come dressed for court.
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Schedule & Menu for Art Auction
Saturday, March 24 5:00-8:00pm
at the Brickhouse in Sacramento (2837 36th St )


5:00pm doors open
5:30pm Chickpea & Herb Mini-pies and Burgundy Olive, Spinach & almond
Tapenade
6:00pm Crackers with White Bean & Kale Pate and Little Barbecue Tempeh
Turnovers
6:30pm Sweet & Salty Nut Pastries and Fruit & Ginger Tarts with Sesame Crust
7:00pm Deadline for bidding on art
7:00-8:00pm Bids and Raffle winners announced

In addition to fabulous finger foods by Joshua Ploeg the event will
feature cider, live music and a talk by Eric McDavid’s lawyer Mark
Reichel. Come prepared to buy art and take it home with you.