Rebel Prisoner Birthdays for September

Collection of rebel prisoners birthdays in the month of September.

Inspired by the spirit of the Political Prisoners Birthday crew, here’s a short listing of some rebel prisoners who have upcoming birthdays in September. For an an introduction on how to write to prisoners and some things to do and not to do, go here. If you have the time, please also check IWOC’s listing of prisoners facing retaliation for prison strike-related organizing.

Also, wishing a very happy birthday to Alex Irwin, a Ferguson prisoner who will be celebrating in relative freedom, having just made parole, and Dion Ortiz, a water protector who will be celebrating in a half-way house!

John Bramble

A former Vaughn 17 defendant and contributor to the Vaughn zine, “Live from the Trenches.” While the state has now dropped its attempts to criminalize John in relation to the uprising, he is facing continued retaliation, as he has been moved to Pennsylvania, where he is being held on lockdown indefinitely (via placement on PA’s Restricted Release List) on vague and questionable grounds. More than two years later, these prisoners are still being abused for staying in solidarity with one another against the state.

Birthday: September 1st

Address:

Smart Communications / PA DOC
John Bramble – NT0282
SCI Rockview
PO Box 33028
St. Petersburg, FL, 33733

Brian Vaillancourt

Animal Liberation prisoner serving 9 years for attempting to burn down a McDonald’s.

Birthday: September 5th

Address:

Brian Vaillancourt #M42889
Robinson Correctional Institution
13423 East 1150th Ave
Robinson, IL 62454, United States

Leonard Peltier

American Indian Movement activist jailed since 1977 after being framed for shooting two FBI agents. Prosecutors and federal agents manufactured evidence against him (including the so-called “murder weapon”); hid proof of his innocence; presented false testimony obtained through torturous interrogation techniques; ignored court orders; and lied to the jury.

Birthday: September 12th

Address:

Leonard Peltier
#89637-132
USP Coleman I
P.O. Box 1033
Coleman, FL 33521

Sean Swain

Long-term anarchist prisoner and contributor to projects such as the Final Straw Radio and Fire Ant zine. Sean was recently transferred to Virginia after 27 years in the Ohio prison system.

Birthday: September 12th

Address:

Sean Swain #2015638
Buckingham Correctional
PO Box 430
Dillwyn, VA 23936

Abdul Maumin Khabir

Black/New Afrikan liberation prisoner suffering serious medical issues and receiving inadequate treatment.

Address:

Abdul Maumin Khabir (aka Melvin Mayes) #09891-000
Federal Medical Center Rochester
P.O. Box 4000
Rochester, MN 5590

Ramsey Orta

Copwatcher imprisoned after being the victim of a campaign of harassment from the NYPD in retaliation for filming the killing of Eric Garner. Ramsey has been subjected to continued abuse from prison staff and is currently held in solitary.

Birthday: September 18th

Address:

Ramsey Orta 16A4200
Collins Correctional Middle Rd
P.O. Box 340
Collins, NY 14034

Steven Martin

Ferguson rebel serving 10 years for looting during the riots after Michael Brown’s death.

Birthday: September 22nd

Address:

Steven Martin #1141003,
Tipton Correctional Center,
619 North Osage Avenue,
Tipton, MO 65081

Robert Hernandez

A former Vaughn 17 defendant and contributor to the Vaughn zine, “Live from the Trenches.” While the state has now dropped its attempts to criminalize Robert in relation to the uprising, he is facing continued retaliation, as he has been moved halfway across the country to New Mexico, far from any family or outside contacts he may have in Delaware. More than two years later, these prisoners are still being abused for staying in solidarity with one another against the state.

Birthday: September 25th

Address:

Robert Hernandez, #55368
Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 639
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88004

Greg Curry

Falsely convicted in the aftermath of the historic Lucasville prison uprising. You can learn more about Greg by reading his writings or listening to his interview with the Final Straw.

Birthday: September 26th

Address:

Greg Curry #213-159
Toledo C.I.
2001 East Central Ave.
Toledo, OH 43608
U.S.A.

Brian McCarvill

Anarchist prisoner who successfully sued the Oregon prison system for their censorship of anarchist publications.

Birthday: September 27th

Address:

Brian McCarvill #11037967
Snake River CI
777 Stanton Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914–8335

Jorge P. Cornell (King Jay)

Inca of the North Carolina Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation, community organizer who worked to broker truces and end gang violence and was given 28 years on a racketeering charge. You can learn more about King Jay by reading this profile of him.

Birthday: September 29th

Address:

Jorge P. Cornell #28152-057
FCI Petersburg Low
Federal Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 1000
Petersburg, VA 23804