Posted at Voice of the Voiceless
Oct 1st, 2009 by Peter Young
Information is unclear at the moment, but this is what we have:
Steve Murphy, an animal rights activist, was arrested on Wednesday, September 30th, in Texas on federal arson charges. He is charged in the Central District of California (Los Angeles). The charges may or may not be related to animal liberation activity. Nothing is yet confirmed, but I feel it is important to get this information out as quickly as possible to support a fellow activist in jail.
Steve has an extradition hearing tomorrow at 1:30om central time. They are seeking to extradite him to California.
Steve is being held in the Tarrant County Jail in Texas. For information on his status, visiting times, etc, visit the Tarrant County Inmate Search Page, and search for Steven Murphy, CID #0758945
Please write him a letter of support immediately. The early days of an activist’s incarceration are the most crucial:
Steve Murphy CID #0758945
C/O Tarrant County Jail
100 N. Lamar
Fort Worth, TX. 76102
More information will be posted as it is available. I expect if this is related to animal rights activity, it will be reported in the media heavily in the coming hours.
Peter Young
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Even though the public might consider this individual a criminal it is important to remember the underground railroader’s were considered criminals as well and african- american slaves were considered property like a table or chair. It is imperative that we support the brave activists in our struggle to free our enslaved sentient brothers and sisters.
“An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law.” -Dr. Martin Luther King
If you’re interested, this is a forum discussion about an ethical obligation to break unjust laws. They only discuss the impact of unjust laws on human animals, but there are some good arguments: http://www.ephilosopher.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?27865.10
When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes duty…
Dear Camille, I am so saddened by this information, so sorry for such a cruel betrayal. The new site, Innocents Front, is coming soon as is a website for the prisoners so that those of us who love them can encourage them, send notes, books, remind them that they are the greatest heroes on this earth. You are my hero as well, Camille, thank you for your amazing life!!! With more love than you can ever imagine, Mayall Besaved!!!
Steve has been moved to:
Inmate Mailing Address
Steve Murphy #39013177
FCI FORT WORTH FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
P.O. BOX 15330
FORT WORTH, TX 76119
he was told he would be here for approx 2 weeks
thanks for your support
I am so sorry to hear this. We must show support for all he has done on behalf of the precious animals we love and want saved from the ugly hands of man.
You are welcome carol. We will definitely support steve. Please keep us updated if they move him.
Thank you Carol. On Peters wall Nicoal says from, Fort Worth he will be flown to Calif. He is not being given his vegan diet, they say the best they might be able to do is vegetarian… Phone number is, 1-817-534-8400…..
This is just plain horrible………..
This is wrong.I will definitely call. He has a right to vegan meals.
I’d starve myself to death before I consumed their corporate brainwashing poison.
Peter said that Steves partner ask that we not call anymore calls,that Steve is trying to work out his meals on the inside first.
They said thank you so much and wait for more news and to be on stand by to make more calls.
Thank you…
I agree! I’d starve myself first..