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Eric is Now on Hunger Strike - Your Help Needed!
The doctor (a different
doctor than the one he saw earlier in the day) took his vitals and
acknowledged that he had pericarditis in the spring. She asked him if this
felt like the same thing, and Eric said that it did.
doctor than the one he saw earlier in the day) took his vitals and
acknowledged that he had pericarditis in the spring. She asked him if this
felt like the same thing, and Eric said that it did.
Dear friends,
Eric called this evening with an update on his medical condition. At 8:00
this evening he was called out to talk to a sargeant who discussed his
medical situation with him. After this conversation, the sargeant sent
Eric back to medical to be seen by a doctor. The doctor (a different
doctor than the one he saw earlier in the day) took his vitals and
acknowledged that he had pericarditis in the spring. She asked him if this
felt like the same thing, and Eric said that it did. The doctor said she
would request that blood work, an ECG, and an x-ray be done - but more
than likely none of this will happen until after the holiday weekend (on
Tuesday). She also went over with him the medication he received in the
past and said she would put in a request that he begin receiving it again.
Eric received medication at around 9:30 this evening. When Eric tried to
discuss the cause of the pericarditis (more than likely, his diet) the
doctor was evasive and sent him back to his cell.
Because his diet is almost certainly a cause of the pericarditis, Eric has
decided to begin a hunger strike, once again, to gain access to vegan
food. The last "meal" he ate was at 8:30 am - a banana and two pieces of
bread. The jail has provided Eric with vegan food in the past and there
is absolutely no reason they cannot do it now. Please call the jail and
request that Eric be given vegan meals immediately.
The phone number to the Correctional Health Services Division is: (916)
875-9782.
You can also email them at: inmatepatientcare [at] saccounty.net.
You should also call the main jail line at: 916-874-6752 or 916-874-6905,
leave a message with them, and also request to speak with Captain Scott
Jones.
Their website says that they log all calls and emails and that you will
receive a response within 24 hours. If you get an answering machine, leave
a long detailed message, include your name and number if you would like to
receive a call back.
When you talk to them (or leave a message) make sure you mention the
following things:
1) Eric's x-reference number: x-2972521 (if they ask, he is housed at the
main jail)
2) Eric needs to be given vegan food immediately. His heart condition
will persist until the underlying causes are treated, and his nutrition is
integral to this.
3) Eric needs to receive an ECG, blood work and an x-ray ASAP. These
tests are imperative to determining other possible causes of the
pericarditis. Again, until they fully understand what is causing the
condition, they will only be treating symptoms. [When Eric visited the UC
Davis Medical Center in the spring, the hospital requested that the jail
do blood work to determine what might be causing the pericarditis. It is
uncertain as to whether or not this ever actually happened.]
Eric has not received vegan meals from the jail since one week before his
trial - the beginning of September. It has been difficult for him to
maintain his health since that time, with so little nutrition available.
Because of this, he begins his hunger strike with a body whose health is
already depleted. We cannot stress how urgent it is that the jail begin
feeding Eric food he can eat, and that they fully address his medical
situation.
Thank you all for your continued support.
For more information about pericarditis, go to:
http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/pericarditis/a/pericarditis.htm
http://www.supporteric.org
Eric called this evening with an update on his medical condition. At 8:00
this evening he was called out to talk to a sargeant who discussed his
medical situation with him. After this conversation, the sargeant sent
Eric back to medical to be seen by a doctor. The doctor (a different
doctor than the one he saw earlier in the day) took his vitals and
acknowledged that he had pericarditis in the spring. She asked him if this
felt like the same thing, and Eric said that it did. The doctor said she
would request that blood work, an ECG, and an x-ray be done - but more
than likely none of this will happen until after the holiday weekend (on
Tuesday). She also went over with him the medication he received in the
past and said she would put in a request that he begin receiving it again.
Eric received medication at around 9:30 this evening. When Eric tried to
discuss the cause of the pericarditis (more than likely, his diet) the
doctor was evasive and sent him back to his cell.
Because his diet is almost certainly a cause of the pericarditis, Eric has
decided to begin a hunger strike, once again, to gain access to vegan
food. The last "meal" he ate was at 8:30 am - a banana and two pieces of
bread. The jail has provided Eric with vegan food in the past and there
is absolutely no reason they cannot do it now. Please call the jail and
request that Eric be given vegan meals immediately.
The phone number to the Correctional Health Services Division is: (916)
875-9782.
You can also email them at: inmatepatientcare [at] saccounty.net.
You should also call the main jail line at: 916-874-6752 or 916-874-6905,
leave a message with them, and also request to speak with Captain Scott
Jones.
Their website says that they log all calls and emails and that you will
receive a response within 24 hours. If you get an answering machine, leave
a long detailed message, include your name and number if you would like to
receive a call back.
When you talk to them (or leave a message) make sure you mention the
following things:
1) Eric's x-reference number: x-2972521 (if they ask, he is housed at the
main jail)
2) Eric needs to be given vegan food immediately. His heart condition
will persist until the underlying causes are treated, and his nutrition is
integral to this.
3) Eric needs to receive an ECG, blood work and an x-ray ASAP. These
tests are imperative to determining other possible causes of the
pericarditis. Again, until they fully understand what is causing the
condition, they will only be treating symptoms. [When Eric visited the UC
Davis Medical Center in the spring, the hospital requested that the jail
do blood work to determine what might be causing the pericarditis. It is
uncertain as to whether or not this ever actually happened.]
Eric has not received vegan meals from the jail since one week before his
trial - the beginning of September. It has been difficult for him to
maintain his health since that time, with so little nutrition available.
Because of this, he begins his hunger strike with a body whose health is
already depleted. We cannot stress how urgent it is that the jail begin
feeding Eric food he can eat, and that they fully address his medical
situation.
Thank you all for your continued support.
For more information about pericarditis, go to:
http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/pericarditis/a/pericarditis.htm
http://www.supporteric.org
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Subject: URGENT - Eric is being denied critical medical care!
From: sacprisonersupport@riseup.net
Date: Fri, November 9, 2007 5:07 pm
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
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Dear friends,
This morning Eric called and informed us that his pericarditis woke him up
at 6 am. He was having chest pains, trouble breathing, and was unable to
lie down. Because of this, he went out for sick call and was given an
EKG. The jail doctor told him that he was fine and that he NEVER had
pericarditis - in direct contradiction to the diagnosis from the doctors
at UC Davis Medical Center in the spring. When Eric asked to see the
results of the EKG, the doctor refused and sent him back to his cell.
Later, Eric requested to see the doctor again and they refused to see him.
Eric's lawyer has filed a memo with the court and sent it to Scott Jones
(the jail commander) and the US Marshalls Service.
It is imperative that Eric be allowed to see a doctor and that he be given
the proper medical care. Pericarditis can be a VERY serious condition -
especially left untreated. It is URGENT that everyone call the jail
immediately and demand that Eric be allowed to see a doctor and that they
give him the medical care he needs. If the jail cannot provide this, they
need to send him back to UCD Med Center where he can get the proper care.
The phone number to the Correctional Health Services Division is: (916)
875-9782.
You can also email them at: inmatepatientcare@saccounty.net.
You should also call the main jail line at: 916-874-6752 of 916-874-6905,
leave a message with them, and also request to speak with Captain Scott
Jones.
Their website says that they log all calls and emails and that you will
receive a response within 24 hours. Make sure that you have Eric's
x-reference number when you call: x-2972521. They might also ask for his
location, which is the Sacramento County Main Jail. If you get an
answering machine, leave a long detailed message, include your name and
number if you would like to receive a call back.
We are fairly certain that this recent flare-up of pericarditis is
directly linked to Eric's atrocious diet. He is still not receiving vegan
meals. His substandard diet consists primarily of small amounts of empty
carbs, hydrogenated oils, and a bit of protein. It is crucial mention
this when calling the jail about his condition, and demand that he be
given vegan meals immediately. They have given him vegan meals and outside
medical treatment before and can easily do it again, anything less could
have severe repercussions for Eric's health.
We will keep you updated about this situation as more information becomes
available.
Sentencing Postponed
Eric's sentencing has been moved to January 10. This is an upsetting
development, as Eric was looking forward to getting out of the Sacramento
County Jail - once moved to a federal facility, his general living
conditions will likely improve dramatically. He will probably have access
to better food, more outdoor time, more social interaction, contact
visits, etc. The longer we have to wait for sentencing, the longer we
have to wait to start the appeals process. Please continue writing Eric
during this time (details about writing Eric can be found on his website:
www.supporteric.org). This is proving to be a particularly difficult time
for him, and he needs everyone's support.
Also, please plan on coming to sentencing on January 10 to support Eric.
We would love to have the courtroom full for him on this day.
Finally, please consider writing a letter to the judge to urge the lowest
possible sentence for Eric. The US Attorney is still indicating that they
will be pushing for the maximum sentence of 20 years. The judge needs to
hear from Eric’s friends and family – he needs to know that Eric is a
well-respected, honest, compassionate, non-violent person. It is
important for Judge England to know that the acts charged in the
indictment are out of character for Eric. Some things you might mention
in your letter include:
(1)How long you have known Eric
(2)How you met him and how you know him (i.e. school, work, mutual
friends, etc.)
(3)Any experiences you have had with Eric that demonstrate what you think
are important aspects of his character
Address your letter to:
Judge England
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California-Sacramento
501 “I” Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Please DO NOT send your letter directly to Judge England. Instead, please
send them directly to Eric’s lawyer:
Mark Reichel
555 Capitol Mall, 6th Floor - Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95814
Please mail your letter with your original signature as soon as possible.
Again, letters should be sent to Eric’s lawyer, Mark Reichel, and not to
the judge.
Reminders and Miscellaneous
Eric is still doing fine on books. Please refrain from sending him more
until further notice.
Eric's next hearing is still on calendar for November 15. This will be a
hearing on the motion for a new trial and acquittal, which can be viewed
on Eric's website.
Earth First! journal recently published an article about Eric and his
case. The article can be viewed online at:
http://www.earthfirstjournal.org/article.php?id=326
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