Silvia Baraldini
Silvia
Baraldini is an Italian Nationalist most known for her work as a White
Anti-Imperialist. She became active against the war in Vietnam while
attending the University of Wisconsin. This work would lead her to
focus on exposing the US government’s illegal COINTELPRO program to
decimate Black dissent work in solidarity with the militant struggle to
liberate Puerto Rico. In the 1970’s, Silvia became involved in militant
political activities which would lead to her arrest and a 40 year
sentence for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act charges.
During her incarceration she received unusually harsh treatment in the US federal prison system, including time at Lexington HSU for women. There she suffered medical neglect and psychological torture. The institution was eventually shut down due to a human rights lawsuit filed by the ACLU. After a protracted battle to reduce her security rating, Baraldini was transferred to Danbury, CT. A popular campaign by the Italian people resulted in her transfer to Italy in 1999 to serve the remainder of her sentence. She was released on September 26, 2006.
During her incarceration she received unusually harsh treatment in the US federal prison system, including time at Lexington HSU for women. There she suffered medical neglect and psychological torture. The institution was eventually shut down due to a human rights lawsuit filed by the ACLU. After a protracted battle to reduce her security rating, Baraldini was transferred to Danbury, CT. A popular campaign by the Italian people resulted in her transfer to Italy in 1999 to serve the remainder of her sentence. She was released on September 26, 2006.
Documents
The Case of Silvia Baraldini
Date: 4/16/1991Call Number: PM 267Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Sally O'BrianProgram: Where We LiveCollection: Silvia Baraldini
Silvia Baraldini describes her harsh treatment and that of other U.S. political prisoners. Her attorney, Elizabeth Fink, comments on the lack of evidence presented at trial and the extreme sentencing and punishment of Baraldini at the Lexington Federal Prison. Italian member of Parliament Emma Bonino, and Italian journalist Patricia Lambroso comment on Italian parliamentary and public support for Baraldini.
Silvia Baraldini interview in Marianna, FL
Interview with Silvia Baraldini from Marianna prison in Florida. Silvia discusses her conspiracy RICO case, the liberation of Assata Shakur, being in prison with Helen Woodson, and being diagnosed with cancer.
"Where we Live" with Silvia Baraldini
Date: 4/16/1991Call Number: PM 393Format: CassetteProgram: Where we LiveCollection: Silvia Baraldini
Program on Silvia Baraldini with host Sally OBryan and guests Elizabeth Fink, attorney for Silvia Baraldini, and an Italian journalist discussing Silvia's transfer to Italy. Also, a phone conversation with Silvia Baraldini from Marianna, FL.
Silvia Baraldini and Susan Rosenberg at Danbury
Silvia Baraldini and Susan Rosenbrg talk about their prison conditions at Danbury, being in isolation, and read poetry.
Silvia Baraldini interview
Silvia tells the story of the loss of a childhood pet dog.
Silvia Baraldini Update
From Women's International News Gathering Service.
Silvia Baraldini Phone Interview
Phone interview with political prisoner Silvia Baraldini, held in Marianna Prison in Florida. Baraldini discusses her trajectory as an activist, her sentence and the campaign for her return to Italy, prison conditions in Lexington and Florida, and women in prison.
Political Prisoner in Florida
Radical Measures
Publisher: Common Cause MagazineYear: 1990Volume Number: May/JuneFormat: MonographCollection: Silvia Baraldini
Come Liberare Silvia Dal Carcere Di New York
Publisher: AvvenimentiDate: 4/11/1990Volume Number: April 11Format: MonographCollection: Silvia Baraldini
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