Corcoran Conditions Worsen As Strike Advances and Many Stand Strong
11 July 2013 - As you well know we are demonstrating and will continue until demands or compromise is met!
As of now everything is running smoothly! All basic modified program - regular medical ducats, regular nurse/pill rounds, regular C/O security checks, nobody in my general area has complaints of negligent or abusive behavior.
Just got word of cell extractions being done to certain individuals in some buildings.
They’ve passed out CDC 128A forms regarding future discipline if behavior persists.
I received a letter from California Prison Focus in Oakland, it was almost one month 1ate! An obvious stall tactic. It was in regards to the 7/13 rally/march in front of CSP-Corcoran asking to let loved ones/friends know.
No weight checks or medical checks as of now (5:00 pm). Institutional procedure not being followed.
Thank you.
13 July 2013 - Day Six: No weight/med-health checks as of now. Man down response time was thirty minutes yesterday. Rally/march is active outside the walls!
Regular C.O./Sgt/Med staff checks have ceased. Most of us are single cell by choice and won’t receive cellmates during demonstration. Nothing more we can do at this point. C.O./Sgt/Med staff definitely not following proper procedure.
Please contact my family if something happens to me.
MIM(Prisons) adds: Hundreds of people did rally outside of Corcoran State Prison on 13 July 2013 in the brutal heat to show support for the strikers inside. Those on the outside who want to support the struggle against torture in California prisons should contact state officials and voice your concerns and help spread the word through demonstrations and sharing information with others.
The reports above were delayed in reaching us, but is the most recent report we have from Corcoran. The latest from the CDCR is that 1,000 prisoners are still on strike in California early in week three. They reported over 12,000 who met their criteria for being on a hunger strike at the peak, and around 30,000 who participated on July 8th. They said only one prison had a significant work stoppage. There’s no way for us to get any better numbers than these, but the drop in numbers correlates with the reports we’ve been getting from some. That said 1,000 people is a lot to take it for the long haul. Outside support continues to rally with more progressive groups and individuals signing on as supporters and making public stands with a coordinated one day fast being coordinated for the end of July.
