[Ppnews] Update on Lynne Stewart

[Political Prisoner News]

Lynne Stewart
53504-054
MCC/NY
150 Park Row
New York, NY 10007

Hello All,

     It's taken me a minute to report on Lynne because I have waited 
to talk to attorneys after they have visited with her first hand to 
discuss Lynne's situation, needs and other matters.  Above is Lynne's 
mailing address.  All mail (except legal mail) is subject to opening 
and reading by the institution.  Legal mail must be opened in front 
of the inmate.  Lynne will greatly appreciate getting beautiful cards 
and thoughtful letters.  Please remember to write to her now and as 
time goes along.

     Our main focus at this time is the next court date.  Lynne has a 
28 months sentence, if you have read the 2nd Circuit decision (and 
you can by going to the web site for the 2nd Circuit Court of 
Appeals, look under decisions and you will find USA v. Stewart)  you 
will find that the sentence that Lynne has received is threatened, 
meaning it could go higher.  Our goal is to show the steadfast 
support that Lynne has from the community, to be vigilant, Lynne 
Stewart's good deeds throughout her life and the fact that she had 
been out since her arrest in 2002 with no incidents - her age, her 
health - all demand NO MORE TIME than she already has.  Of 
course,  we don't think that she should be doing any jail time at 
all, but we must be realistic and fight for attainable goals.

     In light of this LET'S FILL THE COURTROOM AND MORE on DECEMBER 
2, 2009 AT 10:30 A.M. JUDGE KOELTL'S COURTROOM, UNITED STATES 
DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, 500 PEARL STREET, 
COURTROOM 12B.

     Lynne's attorneys will continue to fight her case all the way to 
the Supreme Court.  That is our long term battle.  Our short term 
battle is to fill that courtroom on each and every occasion there is 
court, to let the justice dept. know that there are many concerned 
people, and that Lynne is precious to us.  We can protect her, when 
the eyes of many are on her and her situation.

     We do not know how long Lynne will remain in MCC/NY.  She has 
court appearances ahead and a resentencing, this could be a long 
time.  She is required to make a visiting list, and there is a form 
to fill out, people will need to be approved and the list is not 
endless, so all may not  have access to  her.  Attorneys of record 
can visit her, meaning those attorneys working on her legal 
case.  But attorneys who cannot visit her can play an important role 
as attorneys, in standing by Lynne Stewart and thinking of ways 
unique to their profession to show the support Lynne dearly needs.

     Lynne loves to read and it is important to note that all books 
and publications must come from the publisher and mailed directly to 
Lynne.  I will be asking Lynne for a list of reading requests and if 
folks want to send her a book, let's coordinate our efforts so that 
she doesn't get more than 1 copy of the same book etc.  Lynne will 
need commissary money.  You can visit the website for the United 
States Bureau of Prisons (just type that in to your search 
engine)  under "inmate matters"  you will see the option telling  you 
how to send money to an  inmate.  You can do it through Western 
Union, using their website or at a store, send what you can.  If you 
would like to let me know by email that you are sending her this or 
that, so that we can coordinate things, I would be happy to help.

     Lastly, tonight, I want you all to know that your support over 
the years means the world to Lynne.  I miss  not talking to  her 
every day, sometimes many times a day.  It is important to me that we 
keep Lynne in the present with us every day, and that strategies and 
decisions are run by her first to the extent possible.  All who want 
to continue to send out the word about Lynne to their own contingency 
should continue of course.

     Stay tuned for future updates and developments.

Pat Levasseur




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