Author's Spotlight: Don E Wirtshafter
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- Rev. Roger Christie Held Without Bond, October 22, 2010 in The Last Marijuana Trial
Roger 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
The First Marijuana Trial
On October 2, 1937 Samuel R. Caldwell became the first person jailed under the Marihuana Tax Act. He was sentenced to 4 years hard labor at Leavenworth Penitentiary and a $1000 fine. He died one year after release from prison.