Release Jalil Muntaqim to Buffalo on parole in June 2012

The Issue

Anthony Bottom, aka Jalil Muntaqim, has been incarcerated since 1971 for his involvement with the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army. A victim of the FBI's illegal COINTELPROgram, he has been behind bars for 40 years and is currently 60 years old. Jalil maintains an exemplary prison record, and is the co-founder of the Jericho Amnesty Movement working to free all political prisoners and prisoners of war. Jalil--a great grandfather, brother, son, and friend--is nearing his 5th parole hearing this June.

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The Issue

Anthony Bottom, aka Jalil Muntaqim, has been incarcerated since 1971 for his involvement with the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army. A victim of the FBI's illegal COINTELPROgram, he has been behind bars for 40 years and is currently 60 years old. Jalil maintains an exemplary prison record, and is the co-founder of the Jericho Amnesty Movement working to free all political prisoners and prisoners of war. Jalil--a great grandfather, brother, son, and friend--is nearing his 5th parole hearing this June.

The Decision Makers

Andrea W. Evans
Andrea W. Evans
NYS Chairwoman of Parole

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