For Immediate Release:
Contact: Clark Sullivan 415 424 0125 freemansullivan@yahoo.com ; on site: Tony Bowles 415 283 7404
Who: Axis of Love San Francisco, HempEvolution.org, California Marijuana Party, California NORML, Libertarian Party of San Francisco
What: Press conference and rally at the Placer Co. Superior Court in support of Steven Wynn Kubby, medical cannabis patient, who is being denied proper medical care while in custody.
When: Tuesday, January 31st, 2006; 12 Noon
Where: Department 13, Placer Co. Superior Court; 11532 B Avenue; Auburn, California link to Mapquest
Why: We request all medical cannabis patients, caregivers and friends join us in supporting Steve Kubby 59, a Drug War political prisoner, Prop 215 co-author and former Libertarian candidate for CA, in his legal struggles with Placer Co. authorities as he battles for his life while in solitary confinement.
We demand that Mr. Kubby be transferred from solitary confinement to the infirmary [where he can receive medical care] and that he be administered his life-giving medicinal cannabis immediately!
Steve's medical condition is rapidly deteriorating, as he is ill with a rare form of adrenal cancer, which creates tumors that produce deadly amounts of adrenaline which enter his blood stream. He is in grave mortal danger and requires constant medical supervision. We believe his treatment by Placer Co. authorities constitute cruel and unusual punishment, for which they will be held accountable by the citizens of the state of California.
Background
on this story:
Steve
Kubby Calls From Jail
Michelle
Kubby Writes Jan 28, 2006
SF
Sup Investigates Kubby Arrest Ann Harrison CannabisReport.com; Jan 27, 2006
Doctors
weigh in on effectiveness of medipot Penne Usher Auburn Journal; Jan 13,
2006
Kubbys
Must Leave Canada Jan 24, 2006
B.C.
court dismisses challenge of medical marijuana laws Ian Mulgrew Canada.com;
Jan 2, 2006
Reefer
Refugees Martin A. Lee Alternet.org; Apr 5, 2005
The Kubby Chronicles
His attorney,
Bill McPike, is asking us to contact the following:
Bradford R. Fenocchio, Placer County District Attorney
Phone: (530) 889-7000
Fax: (530) 889-7129
Email: bfenocch@placer.ca.gov
Note: Deputy DA Christopher Cattran may be contacted at the above phone
number.
Sheriff Edward N. Bonner
(who has ultimate responsibility for the jail)
Phone: 530-889-7800
Fax: 530-889-6883
Email: pcsoweb@placer.ca.gov
Please call the jail nurse at 530-745-8500 and request that Steve be provided with immediate medical attention. Your calls are important!
Anybody can put money on Steve's books for commissary & health items. These must be a US postal money order. No letters may accompany the money orders. Letters of support may be sent to the same address. MOs should be made out to: Steve Kubby; BK 49899; c/o Placer Co Jail; 2775 Richardson Drive; Auburn, CA 95603