NYC Jericho Movement

Russell Maroon Shoatz Released!

Many supporters observed the hearing on October 25, 2021. It was something that we have waited too many years for, and the joy is bittersweet. We wish that Maroon had countless days to feel freedom before he transitions from this life, but we are so grateful that he has been delivered into the arms of his loving family. Maroon's prayers have finally been answered.

The Abolitionist Law Center presented an infallible case for Maroon. They revealed evidence that the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections was either incapable or unwilling to administer appropriate care to him, supported by expert testimony from Maroon's consulting physician, Dr. Barbara Zeller. A forensic psychologist, Dr. Elliot Atkins, explained how and why he determined that Maroon's risk to the community was little to none.

More importantly, for the first time in decades, Maroon was able to advocate for himself. Emotion racked his body while he told his story of how "humiliation and rage" steered many of his early life choices. He spoke of how, through knowledge, he freed himself of the rage, despite decades of continued humiliation. He also testified to his unwavering faith in The Creator.

Judge Scott chose the words "compassionate release" when she made her decision to approve Maroon's medical transfer into hospice care. Although, the state of Pennsylvania does not offer a compassionate release program, the testimony put forth during Monday's hearing laid the groundwork for why one should exist.

The Free Maroon Now Coalition formed in 2020, as a consolidated effort from friends and supporters, in urgent response to Maroon's rapidly declining health. With Maroon's liberation, we will continue to share his life's legacy for the work ahead. Maroon was not the first or the last to experience such atrocities, and so we move forward in love, in prayer and for abolition.

Please visit: https://linktr.ee/freemaroonnow to see you can help in our efforts to support Maroon!

Please visit this gofundme page
to help Maroon's family with medical expenses!

Support Clemency for Dr. Mutulu Shakur!

Dr. Mutulu Shakur is a political prisoner, sentenced to 60 years in prison because of actions motivated by his political beliefs. He was targeted and victimized by the FBI’s now-infamous Counter-Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO) as early as 1968. Dr. Shakur has served over 30 years in prison, and is currently suffering from multiple myeloma (advanced bone marrow cancer). He has been denied parole 9 times and was recently denied a compassionate release.

Friends and Family of Dr. Mutulu Shakur has started a new campaign seeking Mutulu’s release by President Biden. We will be submitting a legal clemency petition to the President on Mutulu’s behalf, and this public petition is an important part of the campaign. We want to show the President that Mutulu has community — friends, family, and supporters — who will welcome him home.

Please sign the new petition for Mutulu’s release via Presidential clemency:
https://campaigns.organizefor.org/petitions/grant-clemency-for-dr-mutulu-shakur-a-father-grandfather-healer-human-rights-activist

After you've signed the petition please also take a moment to share it widely with your friends and networks.

Read the excellent article on Dr. Shakur's dire situation in The Intercept: https://theintercept.com/2021/12/02/mutulu-shakur-prison-release-cancer/

Thanks so much for your support.
To learn more, please go to mutulushakur.com