Sunday, March 30, 2008

Eric McDavid's Sentencing Moved to April 10

Urgent ELP! Bulletin (30th March 2008)

Dear friends

ELP has just learnt that the American vegan activist, Eric McDavid, has had his sentencing put back again! ELP has lost count of how many times Eric's sentencing has been put back since his guilty verdict, where he was convicted of conspiring to carry out ELF actions (please note: no actions were actually carried out. He was found guilty of merely thinking about doing something illegal!)

For anyone who has ever awaited sentencing you'll know how awful this period is. Your life goes on hold. All of the hope of a not guilty verdict, you kept with you throughout the trial, has gone. Whilst awaiting your sentencing you can't do anything. After you are sentenced you have an end date. Even if its a long way away, you have an end date. But whilst awaiting sentencing there is no end date. Nothing to look forward to. You imagine the worse. As you dare not hope, for fear of disappointment. So in Eric's mind he'll be preparing himself for a 20 year sentence.....

The fact Eric's sentencing has been put back again is nothing but pure psychological torture for Eric. His morale will be at rock bottom with this news. So please please please send Eric a message of support today to help keep him strong.

Eric McDavid X-2972521 4E231A
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 "I" Street
Sacramento
CA 95814
USA

Below is a message from Eric's support campaign. Please help Eric in every way you can, but above all, please send him a letter of support.


Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:49:29 -0700
Subject: Eric's Sentencing Moved to April 10
From: sacprisonersupport@riseup.net
To:

Dear friends,

We just wanted to let everyone know that, much to our dismay, Eric's
sentencing has been pushed back yet again. Sentencing is now on calendar
for Thursday, April 10, at 9 am.

If you are able, please consider attending Eric's sentencing to show your
support for him in the courtroom. Please remember to come dressed
appropriately for court. We will continue to keep everyone updated of any
changes.

Yours,
SPS

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Earth Liberation Prisoners Support Network
BM Box 2407
London
WC1N 3XX
England
www.spiritoffreedom.org.uk

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