Mumia Abu-Jamal was seen today by his wife and his condition has worsened. He, is gravely ill. We are asking everyone to call the prison. Right now. It may be late, but call whenever you get this.
Mumia needs 24 hour care and supervision. He can not be in this condition in general population. In this state he may not be able ask for help, he may lose consciousness. He is too weak. (He was released from the infirmary two days ago).
His condtiion: He is extremely swollen in his neck, chest, legs, and his skin is worse than ever, with open sores. He was not in a wheelchair, but can only take baby steps. He is very weak. He was nodding off during the visit. He was not able to eat- he was fed with a spoon. These are symptoms that could be associated with hyper glucose levels, diabetic shock, diabetic coma, and with kidney stress and failure.
Please call these numbers, and any other numbers you have for the Prison and the Governor.
Demand that Mumia Abu-Jamal see a doctor ASAP. Right Now!
Demand that the prison officials call his wife Wadiya Jamal and his lawyer Bret Grote immediately.
Demand that he be seen immediately, and the not be left to go into a diabetic coma.
John Kerestes, Superintendent SCI Mahanoy: Telephone: +1570-773-2158 x8102 ,
Fax: +1570-783-2008 , 1301 Morea Road, Frackville PA 17932
1. Tom Wolf, PA Gvrnr: Telephone: +1717-787-2500 governor@PA.gov , 508 Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg PA 17120
2. John Wetzel, PA DOC: Telephone: +1717-728-4109 , Fax +1717-728-4178 , ra-contactdoc@poc.gov , 1920 Technology Pkwy, Mechanicsburg PA 17050
3. Susan McNaughton, DOC Press secretary, Telephone: +1717-728-4025. PA Docsmcnaughton@pa.gov