Black Flag 218 index
Robert Thaxton
An Urgent Call For Support And Action
After Two months, Anarchist Robert Thaxton remains in Jail around
charges stemming from the June 18th Reclaim The Streets Event in Eugene
Oregon. During his arrest after Reclaim The Streets, Robert was severly
beaten. Eugene police have made an effort to cover-up this beating and
continue to deny Robert's lawyer some access to Robert. Robert has been
singled out for prosecution because of his anarchist beliefs and as an
effort by the Eugene police to put the June 18th event on trial.
Robert is 36, has a two year old daughter, and is a committed anarchist
who has made many positive contributions to the movement over a
considerable period of time - most recently writing for "Anarchy, A
Journal Of Desire Armed". Robert is hanging tough and will not be hiding
his beliefs during his trial. The claim that Robert threw a rock at a
police officer is false. The only evidence for this the report of the
officer who beat Robert and who is known for harassing and singling out
activists. Robert acted as a peace-maker during the event but likely was
singled out because he was active in the event.
All struggles are linked. Through his web site, Robert provided
considerable support for Leonard Peltier and other American political
prisoners. It is important for all partisans of the class struggle to
see the link of different struggles and different political prisoners.
Eugene has been the site of an extremely militant and effective
anti-gentrification struggle - even as much development and speculation
continues. The prosecuation of Robert is an effort to increase
repression in Eugene and could an effect through-out the country.
Robert most needs funds for his legal defense. He would also appreciate
people writing to him in jail.
Rob can be written to at:
Robert Thaxton #1370036 101 West 5th Eugene, OR 97401
Jail letter restrictions are demanding and arbitrary. Paper should be
new and perfectly clean (for some reason). All books sent should come
from the publisher - although even books from AK press have been
rejected.
All donations should be sent to
Anti-Authoritarian Anonymous
PO Box 11331
Eugene OR 97440
Send check, money order or cash. Any checks and money orders should have
the payee left blank.