We, the undersigned, urgently call upon the Florida Department of Corrections and the relevant authorities to immediately intervene and put an end to the inhumane treatment to which death row inmate Wade Wilson is being subjected.

Wade Wilson is a death row inmate who has been medically diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and suffers from additional mental health conditions, all of which are documented in official medical reports and known to prison authorities. Despite this, he has been repeatedly subjected to solitary confinement, psychological pressure, and the denial of basic privileges that are routinely granted to other inmates.

It is crucial to emphasize that Wade Wilson’s case is still under legal appeal and has not reached a final resolution. The harsh psychological conditions and repeated isolation he is experiencing may have a direct and serious impact on his physical and mental well-being, as well as on his ability to remain mentally present, effectively communicate with his legal counsel, and meaningfully participate in legal proceedings and court hearings before a judge. Any deterioration in his mental condition during this critical phase risks undermining his right to a fair trial.

When concerned individuals contacted the prison to inquire about the reasons for this treatment, the response given was that it was “due to his behavior.” Punishing a mentally ill individual for symptoms of his illness does not constitute discipline; it constitutes abuse.

International human rights standards and the most basic principles of human dignity require that inmates with mental illnesses receive appropriate care, protection, and humane treatment. The use of isolation and psychological pressure against a mentally vulnerable individual constitutes cruel, degrading, and inhumane treatment.

We therefore demand:

The immediate cessation of the excessive use of solitary confinement against Wade Wilson.

The provision of appropriate mental health care consistent with his documented medical diagnoses.

Equal treatment and access to the privileges afforded to other inmates.

An independent review of his conditions of confinement and the treatment he is receiving.

Silence in the face of such treatment amounts to complicity.

Wade Wilson is a human being, not a number or a file, and his human dignity must be respected.