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A Statement From Jack
This morning, after much deliberation with family and friends, I chose to take a non-cooperating plea agreement to reduced charges. Rather than face trial for arson carrying a potential 20-year prison sentence, I entered an Alford plea, which allows me to maintain my innocence while avoiding trial. I have been sentenced to ten years of probation with credit for time served in jail. While this is not an acquittal, it is an outcome I can live with, one that allows me to remain here with my community. The case against me was built up around a single piece of alleged…
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The Last Two Years
The Past Two Years Today, March 2, 2026, Jack’s case finally concluded after a long two years. Jack took a non-cooperating plea deal under Alford which allows him to maintain his innocence while accepting conviction. He plead to one count of criminal damage to property in the first degree. Judge Richardson sentenced Jack to ten years probation minus 53 days (time he served in jail), and 300 hours of community service. In 60 days he will have a restitution hearing. He is banned from a community center for one year. Jack was subjected to a waiver of his Fourth Amendment…
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May Update
May 2025An Update from the Jack Support Crew: On Monday, May 5, Jack attended his scheduled court appearance. This hearing was intended to hear his final plea, but the judge has yet to rule on any of the motions and the proceedings remain stalled. Prosecutors say a jury trial is a last resort. Once again, the fate of his life is kicked down the line to yet another court appearance. He is expected in court again at the end of June, where his final plea and trial date is set. Morale was high on May 5 as a support rally…
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March Update
We just wanted to provide a brief update on where things are at with Jack and his case. First, some good news! Jack was recently given permission to leave Georgia for a week to spend time with his family in Florida. He was able to leave the Atlanta metro-area for the first time in over a year and was able to jump in the (freezing cold) ocean which brought him a lot of joy (see above :^)). He also just celebrated his birthday and was grateful to spend it with friends and family after spending his last one in Fulton…
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DA Brings New Bogus Charge Against Jack
In a desperate attempt to continue to repress the movement against cop city and it’s alleged participants, the state has thrown another charge at Jack stemming from the raid on his house in February. After 10 months, the DA has decided to charge Jack with felony drug possession for mushrooms that were allegedly found on the property during the raid. Anyone who knows Jack knows the irony of this and that he has been sober for over a decade. Nevertheless, on November 7th, Jack was forced to turn himself in to Fulton County Jail and spend the night in jail…
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Jack and his support system need funds to pay for his lawyer fees and other court costs. This fund also covered Jacks commissary, jail phone calls, bills, and home repairs from the destructive police raid.
Write to Jack
Jack is a beloved community member living in Atlanta. He’s been an outspoken political activist for many years. He’s been an active member in multiple DIY music scenes. (Check out his band Creative Control!) He loves rock climbing, nature, and world history.
Please write to Jack and show your support. Let him know he is loved and supported! Now that he is home he can receive messages of support via email at freejack@riseup.net.
- When writing, please DO NOT mention the specific allegations or discuss the nature of Jack’s case.
Jack loves rock climbing, history, philosophy, Zen Buddhism, “The Middle Way”, poetry, vegan prison recipes, hip hop, straight edge, punk, carpentry/DIY construction, sewing, he wants to hear anecdotes that felt special to you from just everyday things. You could share your critiques and opinions about interesting theories or historical events. You could write about a sunset or a wholesome gathering or a way a song made you feel.