Jesse James imprisoned once again

Jesse James has been taken into the hands of the state again, for a duration of somewhere between a month and a year. Info below from Jesse’s support.

February 26th:

Hi folks,

We will post a more detailed update soon, but for now are rushed with some unexpected personal changes of plan. As for Jesse, there was a court date on Thursday the 25th, which friends attended. The main information to know is that for the probation violation, the probation officer is recommending 15 months prison time, but the judge doesn’t think that’s appropriate. Jesse’s next court date is on March 24th, but it is in closed court. If all goes well, he could be released on March 25th.

Another important note:

Though Jesse’s lawyer is working for free, this probation guy is probably going to cost $500. We need to get the money to his lawyer ASAP so that they have enough time to put together the report. I am pretty sure we can do this in no time.

The paypal link on the righthand side of the page still works if you want to donate.

And of course, any and everyone with good intentions can write Jesse at:

Santa Clara County Dept. of Correction
Elmwood Complex
Jesse James Forrey/10008725/DWH239
701 South Abel St.
Milpitas, CA 95035

February 25th:

Jesse is in jail and has a court hearing this morning. A warrant was issued for violating his old probation in California, and so he turned himself in to Santa Clara County. We expected that he would be released within a week, but seem to have overestimated the humanity and efficiency of the court system. Probation is recommending over a year in prison for violating his probation. The hearing should shed some light on the issue, and we’ll keep you in the know.

Hopefully he will be out soon, but in lieu of that, send letters, photos, artwork, etcetera to him at:

Santa Clara County Dept. of Correction

Elmwood Complex

Jesse James Forrey/10008725/DWH239

701 South Abel St.

Milpitas, CA 95035

Information from the jail’s website:

The following items will NOT be accepted through the mail service:

• Cardboard
• Plastics, or anything laminated
• Anything GANG related (Photos, colors, writing, symbols)
• Drugs
• Two-ply cards will be separated (they are discouraged)
• Cards larger than 5×7
• Blank paper, cards, envelopes, stamps
• Magazines, books and newspapers not from the publisher
• Staples and paper clips
• Items having suspicious stains or markings
• Letters or envelopes having stickers on them
• Hard bound books
• Padded envelopes
• Artwork done with wax, water colors or heavy crayons
• Flowers
• Envelopes or items with tape
• Instant camera photos (i.e. Polaroid)
• Photographs larger than 4×6
• Food items
• Packages
• Photographs with graphic nudity

Inmates may receive newspapers, magazines, periodicals and books through the US Postal Service if they are mailed directly from the publisher. They will not be accepted if sent by a bookstore or any other person. You may arrange with Friends Outside for some materials to be delivered. No hardbound books will be accepted.

I hope people continue supporting Jesse in this taxing time. While the situation may not be explicitly “political” anymore, and Jesse has joined the ranks of many imprisoned because of absurd, arbitrary laws, I hope old friends and new connections have learned from this fiasco. Let’s keep the support strong and grasp this opportunity to gather, strategize, and extend our struggle.

Yours truly,

Friends of JJ