[Ppnews] Harassment of Oregon anarchist prisoner Cassidy Wheeler

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Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 18:18:57 -0800 (PST)
From: Break Chains <breakthechains02 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Harassment of Oregon anarchist prisoner Cassidy Wheeler


Cassidy Wheeler was recently visited by two agents from the Portland, 
Oregon FBI office.

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.”

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.)"

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
”

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.

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.

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.

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.

Also, if you are affiliated with any publications, please consider 
publishing this update, so even more people will know about the incident.

Write to Cassidy at:
Cassidy Wheeler #14282456
OSP, 2605 State Street
Salem, OR 97310

Monetary donations can be sent to:
Chantel G.
c/o Lawrence ABC
P. O. Box 1483
Lawrence, KS 66044

Thanks for all you do to support Cassidy.



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