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Jack Can Leave the House
On Monday September 23rd, Jack had a motions hearing for his case. At this hearing he was granted a curfew and can now leave the house from 7am-8pm!Despite not being convicted of any crime, Jack has spent the past 8 months in confinement in jail or at home. This will be a huge change for […]
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September Update
An update from Jack’s support crew: It has now been over six months since Jack was arrested following the raid of his Atlanta home on February 8. He spent nearly two months behind bars–the bulk of this time spent in Fulton County Jail, notorious for its dangerously poor conditions and overcrowding. For weeks, Jack was […]
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April Update
In a significant development in Jack’s legal battle, on March 29, a judge in Fulton County Court granted him bond! With this decision, Jack will be released from jail in the coming days, reuniting him with his loved ones and community. Fulton County often delays releasing people who have been granted bond, but we will […]
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Punk Music
Jack has supported and been involved with DIY music around the country and in Atlanta for many years. Finding a straight edge community in hardcore punk meant the world to Jack. For years he lived in and ran a sober DIY show space, purposely booking shows to fundraise for causes he believed in and centering […]
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Rock Climbing
there are few people that love climbing the way jack loves climbing, who are inspiring, thoughtful, hilarious, and strong like jack is. when he decides to accomplish something, the dedication to it is inspiring whether it is climbing a 13,000ft peak deep in the sierras, getting up a rarely climbed chimney in Tennessee, or clearing […]
Support the Fund
Jack and his support system need funds to pay for his lawyer fees and other court costs. This fund also covered Jacks commissary, jail phone calls, bills, and home repairs from the destructive police raid.
Write to Jack
Jack is a beloved community member living in Atlanta. He’s been an outspoken political activist for many years. He’s been an active member in multiple DIY music scenes. (Check out his band Creative Control!) He loves rock climbing, nature, and world history.
Please write to Jack and show your support. Let him know he is loved and supported! Now that he is home he can receive messages of support via email at freejack@riseup.net.
- When writing, please DO NOT mention the specific allegations or discuss the nature of Jack’s case.
Jack loves rock climbing, history, philosophy, Zen Buddhism, “The Middle Way”, poetry, vegan prison recipes, hip hop, straight edge, punk, carpentry/DIY construction, sewing, he wants to hear anecdotes that felt special to you from just everyday things. You could share your critiques and opinions about interesting theories or historical events. You could write about a sunset or a wholesome gathering or a way a song made you feel.