Support Grand Jury Resister Jordan Halliday

Email: SupportJordan@live.com
Website: http://www.supportjordan.com

Hey friends,

I know it seems like forever ago that Jordan Halliday was first
called to a Grand Jury which he resisted. In a way it was forever
ago, he was first approached by the FBI in 2008 regarding local mink
farm raids in Utah. He refused to cooperate with the FBI and was told
he would face a subpoena to testify in front of a grand jury. Six
months later the FBI followed through, Subpoenaing both Jordan and
another 'activist' who chose to testify. Jordan however chose to
resist the grand jury in protest due to its abusive and archaic nature.

Grand juries are called when the government lacks evidence to indict
an individual for a crime. Witnesses are subpoenaed to testify before
the grand jury in hopes of providing evidence to the prosecution.
Little is known about these secretive proceedings, because all
information is considered sealed and classified. A witness that is
called before a grand jury is not allowed to have a lawyer present
with them in the grand jury room.

In recent years activists have seen an increase in subpoenas to grand
juries. These subpoenas are often used to harass and intimidate legal
above-ground activists, like Jordan feels is the case, in his
situation. The prosecutor can ask any question and if you refuse to
answer or if you lie, you could be held in contempt of court or
perjury. With no lawyer present for the witnesses, prosecutors can
often ask for information not relevant to a crime in hopes to harass,
intimidate or 'fish' for information, in a secretive manner which
many consider a modern day witch hunt. Jordan said he was mainly
asked information about his friends, family, and general life and
refused to answer any of them.

Jordan refused to answer any of the questions he was asked, the 3
times he was subpoenaed. He was incarcerated after his second
appearance for "civil contempt of court". He eventually was granted
immunity. Yet still refused to cooperate and stayed in jail until the
term of the grand jury expired 4 months later. Upon release he was
indicted with "criminal contempt of court", and was released on
pre-trial pending trial, eventually he took a non-cooperating plea
deal, and was sentenced to 10 months plus 3 years probation under the
guidelines low-end range for "obstruction of justice", which has a
10-16 months recommended range. He was ordered to report to the
federal custody early January, 2011. Although he was able to stay out
on a release pending his appeal, just days before he was due to
present himself.

Jordan and his lawyer filed an appeal arguing that a guideline range
for "failure to appear" which has a 0-6 month recommended range, was
more fitting for Jordan, who still to this day claims he has no
knowledge of any illegal underground activity or actions. In fact the
individuals Jordan was allegedly called in to testify against, have
both already been indicted, convicted, sentenced and have served
their time already, without the help of a testimony by Jordan.

On November 15th, 2011, Jordan's attorney argued their final
arguments before the court of appeals in Denver, Colorado. Jordan
says he felt a bias and hostility from the beginning and although his
lawyer did an excellent job, felt the judges already had their minds
made up. Jordan's lawyer also said he wasn't very optimistic about
the outcome. It typically takes 3-6 months before a ruling comes back.

Although we remain optimistic that Jordan might still win his appeal
and get the low-end sentence of 0 months, we are also confronting the
reality that he is more likely going back, than staying out. With the
possibility of prison coming soon for Jordan. We have decided to
start accepting donations again. Currently he is now only around $350
in legal debt, although we will continue collecting donations in case
of incarceration. If Jordan wins his appeal and doesn't end of having
to serve any additional time, we will be distributing the remaining
donations to other political prisoners and activists in need.

You can donate by PayPal by visiting "supportjordan.com", or you can
send a donation or letter of support to:

Jordan Halliday
PO BOX 601
West Jordan, Utah 84084

This is an important case for the future of all activists, radicals
and dissidents. If his appeal is not heard, he will be going back to
prison for an additional 10 months, this is on top of the 4 he
already served. With a total of 14 months and 3 years probation, he
will be serving more time than the individuals he was called to
testify against, who were convicted under the Animal Enterprise
Terrorism Act. Jordan is also the first dissident in decades and only
the 3rd known case to be convicted of "criminal contempt of court"
after already serving time for "civil contempt of court".

Jordan needs our support now more than ever. Let him know he hasn't
been forgotten in this long period of legal battles.

We are all proud of Jordan. Please re-post this to as many places as
you can. He needs our support.

-Jordan's Support Committee

Email: SupportJordan@live.com
Website: http://www.supportjordan.com
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-Animal Defense League of Salt Lake City
www.ADLSLC.org