Matt Whyte and Peter Schnell, two long-time animal and earth activists, were sentenced today (Jan 28, 2002) in federal court in San Jose, CA. Matt was sentenced to 14 months in prison, and 3 years supervised release, and Petey was sentenced to 24 months in prison, and 3 years supervised release. Petey went into custody directly after sentencing, but Matt chose to accept the offer of voluntary surrender, and will go into a federal prison's custody on March 4, 2002.

Petey is currently being held in Santa Clara County Jail, awaiting placement in a federal prison (which should happen in the next few weeks). We will post his address as soon as we get it, and post Matt's when he goes in.

Many, many thank yous to all who came to show their support, and to those who continue to support. Writing a letter or sending a few dollars really helps them out.

For more information on how you can help, email santacruztwo@hotmail.com.

Donations can be sent to:

Santa Cruz Two Defense

PO Box 583

Eugene, OR 97440

Background of their case:

Matt Whyte and Peter Schnell were arrested in January of 2001 in Capitola, CA (near Santa Cruz) in possession of components for incendiary devices. Federal charges were filed a few days after their arrest, and state charges were dropped. Matt was held for around a month, and Petey for about two months, before being released on bond. Matt and Petey accepted a plea bargain in federal court in October 2001, pleading guilty to one of the two federal charges.