Remember Marijuana POWs This Holiday Season

Matt Rifkin | December 20, 2010

As the holiday season gets into full swing, I am again reminded to count my blessings. One of the most precious blessings is my freedom. I can go where I want, eat what I want, watch what I want and so on. We all need to be aware of that freedom, because many of our [...]

Call for the immediate release of Roger Christie

Paul von Hartmann | December 13, 2010

People of Hawaii share the obligation of American citizenship in implementing the immediate release of Reverend Roger Christie. A gentleman of peace and scholarship, is imprisoned without trial or bail since last July until next April. Every resident of and visitor to Hawaii, who values due process of law, the U.S. Constitution and our freedom [...]

Holy Smokes

thegoodrev | December 9, 2010

Hello All, Roger asked me to respond to the recent high times article in our defense. You can see my response bellow. Beneath it you will find Rogers reaction to my response. Please pass along to any and all who you think can benefit from this. Especially to Matthew Winter and the Green 14 attorneys.. [...]

Roger ChristieRoger Christie has been held without bail at the Honolulu Federal Detention Center since July 8, 2010. His trial on federal drug trafficking charges has been set for April 26, 2011. He is not allowed to see anyone except attornies or his blood relatives. While he is able to make phone calls and received emails under restricted conditions, he must pay dearly for the privilege. The Federal Detention Center charges him about $600 per month for phone calls, emails, and access to the prison commissary.

You can help by writing a personal testimonial or a respectful letter of support for Roger.

Mail your letter c/o:
Matthew Winter
Federal Public Defender
300 Ala Moana Boulevard Suite 7104
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96850-5269

Buzz:

Read a message from Roger Christie here.

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