Josh Wolf To Be Released From Jail

by Scott Beale on April 3, 2007 · 7 comments

Free Josh Wolf

Josh Wolf, the video blogger who was arrested last August for being in contempt of the court by refusing to turn over protest video to police, is going to be released from jail after serving 226 days. This is the longest time any US journalist has been imprisoned for refusing a subpoena. Keep in mind that Josh was never been charged with an actual crime. It looks like Josh’s long ordeal is finally coming to and end and he may be out as soon as today. Stay tuned to his blog for updates.

“Imprisoned freelance journalist to be released”
Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle, April 3, 2007

Josh has also made public the unedited protest video that is at the center of this controversy.

UPDATE 1: An impromptu Josh Wolf Free! party has been organized for tonight (Tuesday, April 3rd) at House of Shields starting at 6pm.

UPDATE 2: Josh Wolf will be holding a press conference at city hall a 5pm today (Tuesday, April 3rd). [via Steve Rhodes]

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1 Eddie C April 3, 2007 at 12:30 pm

Hellz yeah! About fucking time. First drink is on me, Josh!

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2 M. Douglas Wray April 6, 2007 at 11:32 am

Hm. Looks like someone with a vague understanding of Constitutional Law finally woke up and smelled the coffee – and the cost of the lawsuits.

This whole episode is emblematic of what’s wrong with the current Administration as well as 30% of this country. The shallow end of the gene pool needs more chlorine.

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