Former Anarchist political prisoner, Matt Lamont, was\r\narrested yesterday after detectives escorted him out\r\nof his workplace. Only after repeated demands that he\r\nbe told why he was being held, one of the detectives\r\nstated it was for a parole violation. Plain-clothes\r\npolice then searched Lamont's car and apartment, where\r\nthey seized political documents, letters from\r\nprisoners, as well as, the hard drive to his computer.\r\n<\/p>
\r\nDuring his interrogation, detectives alluded to Lamont\r\nplotting to target the Big Bear Damn- an allegation\r\nthat is simply not true. Detectives also inquired\r\nabout the Southern California Anarchist Federation\r\n(SCAF), a group Lamont has had some association with\r\nsince his release.\r\n<\/p>
\r\nMatt’s wife, Jenny, has not been able to get any\r\ninformation about the charges or where Matt is\r\ncurrently being held. The last she has heard, Matt may\r\nhave been taken to Chino State Prison.\r\nMatt and Jenny Lamont are in serious need of support,\r\nlegal and financial. Though the facts of the case have\r\nyet to surface, we can assume Matt will need legal\r\naid. Since Matt is being detained, serious economic\r\nstrain is being placed on his wife. Matt’s arrest and\r\ndetainment will make it difficult for Jenny to pay\r\ntheir bills.\r\n<\/p>
\r\nInformation is still limited and we will keep folks\r\nupdated. Until I get permission to release Jenny's\r\nphone number and address, people can contact LA-ABCF\r\nregarding Matt's case and donations. We ask that\r\npeople prepare to assist them with financial\r\ncontributions and moral support.\r\n<\/p>
\r\nMatt Hart
\r\nLA-ABCF
\r\n
\r\nDonations for the Lamonts can currently be sent to\r\nLA-ABCF:\r\n
\r\nLA-ABCF
\r\nPO Box 11223
\r\nWhittier Ca 90603
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