After 17 years behind bars, Marius Mason has been released from prison and is on his way to a halfway house!
Marius is an anarchist and defender of animal rights and the environment who was harshly punished for property damage actions linked to environmental protest.
No one was harmed, yet he received a harsh 22 year sentence. His imprisonment became a focal point for political repression against animal and earth defenders during the Green Scare.
In 2014, Marius came out as a trans man while in prison and has been a voice for trans rights.
Marius still needs support during this transition.
Here’s a message from his team:
“Marius got out this morning!!!!
Reminders on donating to his re-entry solidarity funds:
1. A system has been set up for purchase of gift cards, like “Vanilla Gift” that can be purchased, using contact info: Moira Meltzer-Cohen, Attorney at Law, 277
Broadway Suite 1501 NY, NY 10007. For phone # needed with the address, use (212) 219-1919.
2. In addition, there will be a trust account to receive direct donations through the donations page on supportmariusmason.org.
3. All May long, AK Press will be donating $2 from every item they sell to Marius.
Thank you to all who are able to celebrate his release by contributing and sharing.
Everything helps.”