Eco-Struggle
Solidarity with Eric McDavid, Eco-Anarchist prisoner
Eric McDavid was arrested in Auburn, CA on January 13, 2006 as part of the US government's ongoing 'Green Scare' campaign. He now faces two decades in prison. Eric has been held in solitary confinement at the Sacramento County Main Jail since the day of his arrest.
Eric McDavid is an eco-anarchist active in the USA who has been convicted of "conspiracy to destroy property by means of fire or explosives." The government's case is based on the word of a single FBI informant named "Anna" who was paid over $75,000 to fabricate a crime and involve others who would take the prison time. "Anna" was a student who wrote a school essay on the 'protest' movement after attending some demo/conference-type events. She was contacted by the FBI through her school and asked to continue attending these events and producing reports for the State. In the case of Eric McDavid, these actions by "Anna" evolved into inciting young people into planning so-called "eco-terrorist" actions, which were actually propaganda and repression operations against the Earth and Animal Liberation Fronts. "Anna" has been implicated in several repressives measures by the US State against anarchists and other ecological rebels.
Both of Eric's co-defendants (Zachary Jenson and Lauren Weiner) have since caved under the threat of being imprisoned for 20 years and plead guilty to a lesser charge. In doing so, they also agreed to testify against Eric and cooperate in every way possible, including testifying in front of secret grand jury proceedings. Eric has been repeatedly denied bail. For over a year, he has only been allowed to leave his cell for a few hours per week and receives very little contact with the outside world. He needs your support now more than ever, as his court date to determine the length of his jail term is approaching (Thursday, May 8th at 9:00am).
New Address 13/06/08
Eric McDavid 16209-097
FCI VICTORVILLE MEDIUM II
FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
PO BOX 5700
ADELANTO, CA 92301