As we continue the drive to raise funds for Scott and Carrie’s support fund, we are in need of a way for people to make tax-deductible donations to their cause. If you have or know of a 501(c)(3)-status non-profit that may be willing to act as a fiscal sponsor for this project, please contact scottandcarrie@riseup.net ASAP.

DENVER -- Prosecutors in southeastern Colorado said they won't pursue charges against an ex-convict accused of making a threat against an Amtrak train because further investigation revealed the man displayed no bizarre behavior or even made a threat.

As of 9:30pm Mountain Time, Ojore is out and on his way to Denver. Thanks to everyone that helped make that possible.

Bond was posted at the cost of $4,500. This cost has been fronted by various amazing folks from across the country, but much of this money is being loaned. Ojore is in major need of donations to help pay these loans back!

Scott’s new lawyer, Michael Deutsch, filed a motion to continue the March 1st trial date to allow him proper time to investigate and prepare for trial. Also in support of the motion Michael stated he had two small kids and a working wife which prohibited a trial before June 1st. The motion also stated that Scott wanted to finish his graduate work before the trial.

Ojore Lutalo had an arraignment this morning, Thursday January 28, at 11 am in the La Junta City Courthouse. Ojore was formally charged with "Interfering with Public Transportation," and bond was set at $30,000.

Ojore Lutalo (recently released Black Liberation Army prisoner of war and New Afrikan Anarchist) was pulled off the Amtrak train in La Junta, Colorado on his way home to New Jersey from speaking at the LA Anarchist bookfair. He will be arraigned Thursday morning. We are working on getting him a lawyer.

From within a climate of daily anarchist action and the brutal repression of every aspect of our lives I am taking the liberty of informing you of two important developments concerning the detention of Alfredo Bonanno. As you already know Alfredo Bonanno and Christos Stratigopoulos were transferred to Korydallos prison one day before the transfer of the murderer Korkonea to the prison of Amfissa. There, the pharmacy refused to grant him his medication for diabetes and severe pain in the shoulder caused by a tumour diagnosed by doctors at the health centre of Amfissa. Following pressure from their comrades a doctor sent by the Italian Embassy visited him in prison where his serious state of health was confirmed.

Ojore Lutalo arrested in Colorado on his way home from LA Anarchist Bookfair. I received word from LA ABCF that Ojore Lutalo (former Black Liberation Army political prisoner/pow and New Afrikan Anarchist) was pulled off the Amtrak train on his way home to New Jersey from speaking at the LA Anarchist Bookfair.

It has been several months since our last communication regarding the “situation” here at Tortuga House, but with nothing more than the seemingly interminable filing of legal motions by our defense to unseal the secret affidavits authorizing the raids in Pittsburgh and New York, counter-motions by prosecutors to keep these affidavits sealed, and judicial providence obviously favoring the side which signs their checks, we may as well be submitting a blank sheet of paper for all the real news we have. With the affidavits in our case remaining sealed—the motives and strategy of the state remain in the realm of speculation and will obviously not do for any public statement. However, a recent court date in Pittsburgh has since brought us several scraps of useful information that we felt it was important to share with others.

Leana Stormont became (as noted here earlier) the third person subpoenaed by that grand jury in Davenport, Iowa which is out to get animal rights activists however they can. One man, Scott DeMuth has been indicted and is free on bond. One woman, Carrie Feldman, has been locked up since before thanksgiving for heroically refusing to cooperate with the grand jury.