Eric Update - 3.7.08

Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008
From: sacprisonersupport@riseup.net

Dear friends,

Here are some quick updates on Eric's case and what you can do to support
him...

Hearing on Judgment of Acquittal and New Trial Motions

Yesterday Eric finally had his hearing on the motion for judgment of
acquittal and the motion for a new trial. These motions were heard by the
same judge who presided over Eric's trial, which was fraught with errors
and improper rulings and instructions. Not surprisingly, both of Eric's
motions were denied.

Sentencing

Eric's sentencing has been rescheduled for April 3 at 9 am. We realize
this date has been moved time and time again, but we are still asking for
folks to come show their support for Eric in the courtroom on this day.
The government is still asking for the outrageous sentence of 20 years,
and this could be a very difficult day for Eric and his loved ones.

PayPal

Some of you may have noticed that we recently removed the PayPal function
from Eric's website. In late January we received an email from PayPal
informing us that our account had been "limited". The "limit" on the
account makes it completely impossible for us to transfer funds that
people have donated from PayPal to our bank account. After numerous phone
calls, we still cannot get anyone from PayPal to give us any real
information about WHY our account has been limited. At this time, we are
asking that people discontinue using PayPal to donate to Eric's defense
fund (or, even better,
discontinue using it at all...).

SO... If you would like to donate to Eric's defense/support fund, you can
send a check or money order made out to Sacramento Defense Fund to the
following address:

SPS
PO Box 163126
Sacramento, CA 95816

Again, please make sure it's made out to Sacramento Defense Fund.
Otherwise we will be unable to deposit it.

For those of you who have made donations through PayPal in the last two
months, please don't despair! Your money will be refunded soon. If you
would still like to send a donation, please do so through the address
above.

Your Support Still Needed!

Please continue sending Eric your letters, your poetry, your thoughts,
your love. This time of year can be especially difficult and painful for
those who are locked in cages. As spring approaches and the days grow
warmer and more inviting, the absence of the grass under one's toes or the
sunlight on one's face can be felt ever more intensely. Please keep them
in heart and mind as you move through your days.

For more information on writing Eric, you can visit his website at
www.supporteric.org

Yours,
SPS