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Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 18:18:57 -0800 (PST)<br>
From: Break Chains <breakthechains02@yahoo.com><br>
Subject: Harassment of Oregon anarchist prisoner Cassidy
Wheeler<br><br>
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</font><font face="arial" size=3>Cassidy Wheeler was recently visited by
two agents from the Portland, Oregon FBI office.<br><br>
In a letter dated 1-18-05 (that I just yesterday received his permission
to share), Cassidy writes, “Today 2 FBI agents paid me a visit and
expressed concern that I am linked to Islamic terrorists/Al
Qaeda.”<br><br>
Cassidy was taken from his cell and brought into an interview room: “…a
man and a woman in suits and looking the part came in the interview room
and introduced themselves as agents so-and-so from the FBI Portland
office…I immediately went into convict mode and said, ‘I have no comment
to make, I wish a lawyer present before any questioning, go ahead and
kick rocks!’…the man seemed surprised, but gave me the pitch anyway: it
seems that my [Cassidy’s] name was ‘found in connection to Islamic
terrorists in Poland,’ slightly misspelled…”and portions of the address
slightly off ('EOSI' instead of EOCI, etc.)"<br><br>
Cassidy says, “This was the extent of the info he gave me, and as much as
I wanted to ask stupid questions (and hear even more nonsense), I only
said ‘I have no comment’ several times again. He then went into pig
routine #3 and said, ‘Well, then I will just have to assume that you are
involved,’ at which point I laughed and said, ‘I am not involved with Al
Qaeda, Islamic extremists, the 2nd gunman on the grassy knoll, or any
other crazy shit like that!’ He asked if I had any ‘reasonable
explanation’ for why my name would come up since, ‘people do prisoner
outreach stuff,’ and I just repeated my unwillingness to comment.
They left after less than 10 minutes, and I was brought back to my
cell…”<br><br>
These allegations are obviously false and ridiculous! As Cassidy puts it:
“Anarchists supporting religious terrorists? NOT likely!” This
visit by the FBI seems to be an intimidation attempt, a way to harass a
known anarchist who has tried to help and organize with other
prisoners.<br><br>
The FBI agents have not spoken to Cassidy again, and he has heard nothing
more about the situation. Cassidy decided that he wanted as many people
as possible to know about this FBI harassment, so I am circulating this
e-mail message for him.<br><br>
If FBI agents can make such allegations against Cassidy, similar things
may happen to other prisoners and to outside friends and supporters. If
you are visited by the FBI, be prepared to tell them that you have no
comment and want a lawyer present for any questioning. Be firm.<br><br>
Of course, Cassidy always loves to receive cards and letters from folks
letting him know that we are watching his back and thinking of him. If
you have time to drop him a line, tell him you’ve heard about this bogus
visit and will be keeping up to date on the situation. It’s good for him
to know that people out here are ready to help.<br><br>
Also, if you are affiliated with any publications, please consider
publishing this update, so even more people will know about the
incident.<br><br>
Write to Cassidy at:<br>
Cassidy Wheeler #14282456<br>
OSP, 2605 State Street<br>
Salem, OR 97310<br><br>
Monetary donations can be sent to:<br>
Chantel G.<br>
c/o Lawrence ABC<br>
P. O. Box 1483<br>
Lawrence, KS 66044<br><br>
Thanks for all you do to support Cassidy.<br><br>
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