To everyone planning on heading to court on Thursday afternoon to support EK, here are the updated specifics: When: Thursday, March 3rd, at 1:30 pm Where: Courtroom 8A – District Judge, Gary A. Fenner U.S. District Court, 400 E. 9th St. Kansas City, Missouri 64106 Please note that valid photo identification is required…
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“I refuse to make a habit” a poem by Eric King
I refuse to make a habit of being oppressed or oppressive to wear chains and pretend they’re bracelets nothing orange is stylish these meals aren’t gifts and these captors aren’t our pals don’t give a fuck how their day is or if they’re breathing that pepper spray isn’t cologne these beatings aren’t for show the…
Urgent update regarding Eric King’s mail being rejected!
Urgent update regarding Eric King’s mail being rejected! The CCA Leavenworth mailroom has been blocking some of Eric’s incoming mail, censoring publications for ridiculous reasons (or for no stated reason at all), and even blocking some of his outgoing mail. Recently, a book about the Black Panthers was rejected because the prison evidently considers them a “hate…
Support shirts are in!!
Support Eric King T-Shirts are Here! We’re excited to announce that the Eric King support t-shirts are in! Show your solidarity by ordering one today! We’re asking for a $20 donation per shirt. All proceeds go to EK’s support, including commissary and phone calls. To order a shirt, donate online at https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/0yoZc and then email…
Eric’s birthday is coming up!! (August 2nd)
Eric’s 29th birthday is coming up on August 2nd! If anyone wants to send him some love and solidarity there are a few ways; Send a card or write a letter: Eric King 27090045 CCA Leavenworth 100 Highway Terrace Leavenworth, KS 66048 Eric’s amazon wishlist is here (or send him a book that is a…
New Federal Trial Date (10/26) and Update
A quick update for supporters around the world. A continuance has been filed for Eric King’s federal trial, pushing the trial date back from July13th to October 26th. We will keep you updated on the progress of his case and reach out when we’re starting to prepare to pack the court for his trial. In the mean time, Eric…
Eight Month Update
An 8 month update from The Eric King Defense Committee Eric is facing four felony counts at the Federal level: Count 1: Used a dangerous instrument to cause death or danger [18 U.S.C. § 111(a)(1) and (b)]—maximum 20 years in prison Count 2: Attempted to damage or destroy a building by fire or explosives [18…
HUGE victories with the demand for a vegan diet!!
Withholding food from my brain they attempt to starve revolutionary minds I will eat fueling on solidarity surviving on truth the words they oppress desserts of abuse which they indulge will make their stomachs a larger target steal my food you will not steal my cause This is a poem Eric wrote last week during…
Fundraiser is Live!!
Second time is a charm right? Let’s hope so because our fundraiser is live! Eric is feeling pretty blown away by the support he is receiving. We have been reading him the messages that are being posted to the fundraiser page and they are really inspiring an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for him. Thank you…
Update 4/20/2015 Eric’s Health Status and General Wellbeing
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIPp3vAVaFc] Played this song for Eric yesterday, it has been on his mind a lot lately. He has been in good spirits despite not feeling healthy. Eric has been experiencing more and more very serious symptoms everyday that could be a deficiency like anemia or vitamin b-12 deficiency. The symptoms that Eric is experiencing…