[Pnews] Jaan Laaman was informed that he would not be sent to CMU

[Prisoner News]

http://mailchi.mp/jerichony.org/update-from-political-prisoner-jaan-laaman?e=e9f3d86b9a


NYC Jericho just received a letter from Jaan Laaman, and he has some 
positive news to share:

"October 22, 2017

... So now let me share some good news with you. Last Wednesday, during 
a walk thru in seg, I saw my unit manager, Ms. Bowers. She told me she 
had been on the phone with DC, specifically the CTU (Counter-Terrorism 
Unit) of the BOP and she was informed that I would _not_ be sent to CMU!

Well, I'm still in seg - actually it was 7 months in seg yesterday. And 
Bowers did tell me I would be put in for a transfer to another US pen.

I'm sure that the hundreds of (prison radio) post cards and the many 
letters sent to various BOP officials were a big reason they finally 
decided to back off this CMU transfer. Also, a few weeks ago, my NLG 
attorney Paul Gattone filed a legal action against the BOP Director and 
this prison to stop my transfer to CMU. Just about 2 weeks ago, the 
judge accepted the case, and in fact had the prison telephoned to ask if 
they were planning to move me. He stated he was inclined to issue a 
temporary injunction. I have no doubt this legal action also had an 
impact on the BOP decision not to ship me.

... So now I'm opening my mind to other plans, including my first parole 
hearing in November of 2018. ... I am concerned about my ongoing safety 
in terms of any transfer process. I'm not worried about safety here, but 
in transit it is not hard for SIS (security branch) or other cops to 
reach out and set up some kind of attack, so I'm asking people to keep 
this in mind.

... Of course, I am very appreciative of all the people and groups who 
have stepped up to support me.

Freedom is a constant struggle!

Jaan"

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