Important Mumia Abu Jamal Update -The Voice Of The Voiceless

Please see below message from Mumia’s lawyers circulated by Prison Radio. On 4 September, Mumia's cell was searched and his property packed up in his absence, a violation of prison procedures. There are suspicions the prison authorities intend to transfer him away from family and other supporters; a move could jeopardize his already fragile health. Mumia is still being denied the medical treatment he needs by prison authorities.

Write or call to urge the PA Department of Corrections (DOC) to act in Mumia’s best interests and refrain from transferring him. Press the DOC to give Mumia, and the 10,000 other PA Prisoners with Hepatitis C, the cure they need.

John Wetzel, Secretary of Corrections, Pennsylvania Phone: (717) 728-2573
John Kerestes, Superintendent, SCI-Mahanoy prison: Phone: (570) 773-2158

From: Noelle Hanrahan [mailto:prisonradio=gmail.com@mail56.wdc01.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of Noelle Hanrahan
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 3:49 PM
Subject: Mumia's Lawyers on Medical Update

 

Dear friend-   The injunction we filed seeks a court order for immediate lifesaving treatment to Mumia. The prison administration continuing to deny Mumia all treatment. Like hundreds of thousands of other prisoners, Mumia is suffering from a damaging disease for one reason only: the Hepatitis C cure is controlled by Gilead, which is profiteering off the pain of prisoners and at the expense of the nation’s public health. They are charging $1,000 per pill. Correct Care Solutions (PA Department of Correction's health contractor) makes money off denying prisoners health care. Our legal suit is challenging these inhumane corporations. This fight is for all of us.   Help spread the word. Print out this poster to take a selfie (or make your own!), post on Facebook and send to us (info at prisonradio dot org)