On March 18th, prisoners at Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania began a 24 hour sit-in. Eighty prisoners took part in the action to demand more case workers, better medical services, and a legitimate grievance procedure, among other things. On the evening of March 20th, a noise demo was held in support of the striking prisoners. While the demo was successful in entertaining and encouraging those confined within, the cops turned up at the end and arrested eleven comrades. Our friends are being charged with multiple felonies each and are facing exorbitant legal fees. Please donate to this fund to help out with the high costs that follow arrest. Solidarity is everything and with help from everyone, we can continue to keep fighting!
Preliminary hearings for the 11 have been continued until April 28 at 8AM at the Pittsburgh Municipal Courthouse. Supporters are urged to show up, but please dress appropriately and follow the courthouse rules. Currently all the defendants have lawyers retained through the prelims, but more funds will be needed for those whose cases go further.