Michael Alig Updates
Michael Alig Update
A lot of people email me, or leave comments, wanting to know what's going on with Michael. For a while we knew nothing, now we know some things, but it's not over.
Michael had a hearing, and was found guilty, and given a year in Southport. The DOC would not consider that Michael's medications caused a false/positive on the test. The DOC feels that the test is calibrated well enough for a prison, even though it may not be 100% accurate. I tend to think that if this happened to anyone reading this on their job, and they lost their job because of it, they'd be fuming, and looking for a Lawyer! Well, that's what Michael's close friends and family have done.
We know it's not a sure thing that we'll be successful, but Michael didn't use drugs (of course some of you never believe that) so we have to help him fight! He didn't deserve to be at Southport either, as that was from being set up (at Franklin) because he refused to be extorted.
Although I only raised $1200.00 out here, his family came through, and we found a reasonable Lawyer. We are still almost $1000.00 short, but the Lawyer will let us pay that over the next few months, We feel that Michael should at least try to fight this, as after 18 months in Southport, I don't know how to keep him motivated for another 12. We still hope that he'll be able to do this time in another facility, where he won't be so isolated, so hopefully the Lawyer can help with this as well.
Michael was not happy that I was collecting money for a Lawyer. I did mention when I made this request that Michael doesn't approve of asking for money, and I made the decision on my own. At least by doing so, I got a great new supporter who has been helping so much with research! I do hope to be able to raise the rest of the money asap, as only about 8 people actually gave money. I thought if all of the blog readers gave a small amount, like $10.00, it wouldn't be a burden to most. I do understand that some people can't even send that, and I don't want those people to send money at all.
For now, send your letters to Southport. If he moves, I will post his new address asap, so no need to ask me, as I'll be on it!
Thank you to all of Michael's supporters!
Michael had a hearing, and was found guilty, and given a year in Southport. The DOC would not consider that Michael's medications caused a false/positive on the test. The DOC feels that the test is calibrated well enough for a prison, even though it may not be 100% accurate. I tend to think that if this happened to anyone reading this on their job, and they lost their job because of it, they'd be fuming, and looking for a Lawyer! Well, that's what Michael's close friends and family have done.
We know it's not a sure thing that we'll be successful, but Michael didn't use drugs (of course some of you never believe that) so we have to help him fight! He didn't deserve to be at Southport either, as that was from being set up (at Franklin) because he refused to be extorted.
Although I only raised $1200.00 out here, his family came through, and we found a reasonable Lawyer. We are still almost $1000.00 short, but the Lawyer will let us pay that over the next few months, We feel that Michael should at least try to fight this, as after 18 months in Southport, I don't know how to keep him motivated for another 12. We still hope that he'll be able to do this time in another facility, where he won't be so isolated, so hopefully the Lawyer can help with this as well.
Michael was not happy that I was collecting money for a Lawyer. I did mention when I made this request that Michael doesn't approve of asking for money, and I made the decision on my own. At least by doing so, I got a great new supporter who has been helping so much with research! I do hope to be able to raise the rest of the money asap, as only about 8 people actually gave money. I thought if all of the blog readers gave a small amount, like $10.00, it wouldn't be a burden to most. I do understand that some people can't even send that, and I don't want those people to send money at all.
For now, send your letters to Southport. If he moves, I will post his new address asap, so no need to ask me, as I'll be on it!
Thank you to all of Michael's supporters!
New news, Michael Alig to be transferd
Good and bad news about Michael, as he had a visitor on Saturday. The Hearing is finished, and he was found guilty (of course) and given 1 year in the SHU. He just recently finished 18 months of that, so they expect him to be in isolation for 2 1/2 years total! The past 18 months have taken a toll on him, and now he's facing more time!
Michael has not been doing well because of this and has been transferred back and forth 5 times in the past month to different prisons where he could be watched. This has now resulted in a big change in his mental state, as he just doesn't know how he can be isolated for another year! He has been listening to his family & friends all this time trying to motivate him to make it, and he did, we all thought.
Because of this change in Michael's mental state, he will now (because of a new NY Law) no longer be allowed to do any SHU time in Southport. He will be transferred to Marcy within a week or 2. This is while he completes his 1 yr. SHU time, and, he'll be eligible to receive a time cut of 6 months. So, he MAY only be there for 6 months, then MAY be transferred to a regular prison to do that 6 month drug program as required. If at that time he gets enough "Good Time" back to be released, then he could be released from prison. .
This MAY only change when we expected him to be released by 6 months. None of this is in stone of course! Just with Michael being in a prison where he can call family and friends, and to be able to paint again will lift his spirits and give him hope!
Michael is interested in hiring a Lawyer, but only if it will result in a hair follicle test to prove his innocence. We will need to raise $8000.00 to $10,000.00 for this, and considering I only have $1200.00 (should be $1600.00 soon) so far, I don't know if this will happen, but I'll try.
I'll post his new address when it becomes official.Michael Alig's Visiting Schedule
Michael has
visitors the following days:
Saturday May 12th (no visit Sun May 6th)
Saturday, May 26th (no visit Sun May 20th)
Sunday, May 27th (no visit Sat June 2nd)
Michael is only allowed one visit per week, and the week runs Sunday through Saturday. That is why I list the other day that he can't have visitors that week, as if you show up there, they won't let you in. They make NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please email me at comments@michaelaligblog.com to reserve your visiting time. You must be 18 to visit.
Saturday May 12th (no visit Sun May 6th)
Saturday, May 26th (no visit Sun May 20th)
Sunday, May 27th (no visit Sat June 2nd)
Michael is only allowed one visit per week, and the week runs Sunday through Saturday. That is why I list the other day that he can't have visitors that week, as if you show up there, they won't let you in. They make NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please email me at comments@michaelaligblog.com to reserve your visiting time. You must be 18 to visit.
Where is Michael Alig? (continued)
I know everyone is waiting for an address, but you might as well send to Southport. His Hearing today was not completed, so he'll probably be there until it is.
This is an educated guess, but I will certainly let you know if it changes.
Here's his address info;
Please send letters and cards separate from any packages containing books and/or magazines. Your letter will be sent back to you at Michael's expense, or thrown away.
Only 5 sheets of paper per envelope.
You must put your full name and address on every piece of mail you send to Michael, or he will not get it! The prison makes NO exceptions!
Michael's mailing address:
Southport Correctional Facility
Michael Alig # 97A6595
236 Bob Masia Drive
P.O. Box 2000
Pine City, New York 14871-2000
This is an educated guess, but I will certainly let you know if it changes.
Here's his address info;
Please send letters and cards separate from any packages containing books and/or magazines. Your letter will be sent back to you at Michael's expense, or thrown away.
Only 5 sheets of paper per envelope.
You must put your full name and address on every piece of mail you send to Michael, or he will not get it! The prison makes NO exceptions!
Michael's mailing address:
Southport Correctional Facility
Michael Alig # 97A6595
236 Bob Masia Drive
P.O. Box 2000
Pine City, New York 14871-2000
Michael Alig's Visiting Schedule
Michael has
visitors the following days:
Saturday May 12th (no visit Sun May 6th)
Sunday, May 20th (no visit Sat May 26th)
Sunday, May 27th (no visit Sat June 2nd)
Michael is only allowed one visit per week, and the week runs Sunday through Saturday. That is why I list the other day that he can't have visitors that week, as if you show up there, they won't let you in. They make NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please email me at comments@michaelaligblog.com to reserve your visiting time. You must be 18 to visit.
Saturday May 12th (no visit Sun May 6th)
Sunday, May 20th (no visit Sat May 26th)
Sunday, May 27th (no visit Sat June 2nd)
Michael is only allowed one visit per week, and the week runs Sunday through Saturday. That is why I list the other day that he can't have visitors that week, as if you show up there, they won't let you in. They make NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please email me at comments@michaelaligblog.com to reserve your visiting time. You must be 18 to visit.
Where is Michael Alig?
Good question! Can I answer it? Some days yes, some days no, some days maybe! I thought when he was leaving Southport this week for good, well he said he was! Now we learn he was at 5-Points, but going back to Southport!
Since I really don't know all the facts (only some), I will give a guess. I think he's going back to Southport for the Hearing, which is on Monday. Then hopefully he'll go back to 5-Points, if that is his final destination!
I'm also sitting here with letters to send, and hopefully on Tues I'll know where to send them!
Since I really don't know all the facts (only some), I will give a guess. I think he's going back to Southport for the Hearing, which is on Monday. Then hopefully he'll go back to 5-Points, if that is his final destination!
I'm also sitting here with letters to send, and hopefully on Tues I'll know where to send them!
Michael Alig ready to be transferred!
Michael may be
transferred as early as today! He told his visitor this yesterday, and I
received a letter today stating that he finally met with a Psychiatrist
that seemed to care, and he'll be taken out of Southport asap! I
believe this may be from his "team" writing and calling the prison,
along with a Lawyer from PLS starting to contact Michael.
He's so happy to get out of there, but he's concerned about that ticket he got. He was told that when you leave Southport going to another prison, the ticket "is squashed." Michael is not so hopeful, but we'll all help him fight it, right? We need to stand together for him, as it worked this time.
I have to thank his mom, and the rest of "The Team" for helping, but it's not over! As soon as I know which Prison and address, I'll post it here.
He's so happy to get out of there, but he's concerned about that ticket he got. He was told that when you leave Southport going to another prison, the ticket "is squashed." Michael is not so hopeful, but we'll all help him fight it, right? We need to stand together for him, as it worked this time.
I have to thank his mom, and the rest of "The Team" for helping, but it's not over! As soon as I know which Prison and address, I'll post it here.
Michael Alig's Visiting Schedule
Michael has
visitors the following days:
Sunday June 29th
Sunday, May 20th
Sunday, May 27th
Michael is only allowed one visit per week, and the week runs Sunday through Saturday. That is why I list the other day that he can't have visitors that week, as if you show up there, they won't let you in. They make NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please email me at comments@michaelaligblog.com to reserve your visiting time. You must be 18 to visit.
Sunday June 29th
Sunday, May 20th
Sunday, May 27th
Michael is only allowed one visit per week, and the week runs Sunday through Saturday. That is why I list the other day that he can't have visitors that week, as if you show up there, they won't let you in. They make NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please email me at comments@michaelaligblog.com to reserve your visiting time. You must be 18 to visit.
Michael back at Southport
Michael is at Southport, and he's still unsure of his future. There are 5 of us that are working to help Michael fight this, which includes getting a professional. I'm sorry to say only 4 people decided to donate to Michael's Lawyer fund, which means I have $640.00. There seemed to be so many concerned people, and if they only gave a little each, it would add up, well, I was hoping for that! Maybe there's hope?
Michael states that there's no way he'll win accusing a staff of tampering with the test, and that he could get even more time! He was on a medication, and he had me look it up, and it does cause a false-positive for THC on a drug test! I have sent him this info, and hopefully the prison will allow this info in.
Michael is in real need of visits and letters! He needs his friends! All we can do now is try to keep him positive, and that won't be easy.
Here's his address info;
Please send letters and cards separate from any packages containing books and/or magazines. Your letter will be sent back to you at Michael's expense, or thrown away.
You must put your full name and address on every piece of mail you send to Michael, or he will not get it! The prison makes NO exceptions!
Michael's mailing address:
Southport Correctional Facility
Michael Alig # 97A6595
236 Bob Masia Drive
P.O. Box 2000
Pine City, New York 14871-2000
Michael states that there's no way he'll win accusing a staff of tampering with the test, and that he could get even more time! He was on a medication, and he had me look it up, and it does cause a false-positive for THC on a drug test! I have sent him this info, and hopefully the prison will allow this info in.
Michael is in real need of visits and letters! He needs his friends! All we can do now is try to keep him positive, and that won't be easy.
Here's his address info;
Please send letters and cards separate from any packages containing books and/or magazines. Your letter will be sent back to you at Michael's expense, or thrown away.
You must put your full name and address on every piece of mail you send to Michael, or he will not get it! The prison makes NO exceptions!
Michael's mailing address:
Southport Correctional Facility
Michael Alig # 97A6595
236 Bob Masia Drive
P.O. Box 2000
Pine City, New York 14871-2000
Michael is back to Southport?
Michael's mom reports this morning that Michael is back at Southport, so I guess we'll have to do a mad rush and send his Birthday cards there. With how things change lately, I don't know how long he'll be there, but I will assume he's there for now and send mail there.
I am hoping he'll be able to borrow stamps and write to me, as I really need to hear directly from him. His mom and some of his friends have been working hard to put pressure on the prison to get the truth, which we still believe that his urine test was switched or tainted. I'll feel better reporting on here when I hear from Michael directly.
I will keep updating as I get new information.
Lovepurple
I am hoping he'll be able to borrow stamps and write to me, as I really need to hear directly from him. His mom and some of his friends have been working hard to put pressure on the prison to get the truth, which we still believe that his urine test was switched or tainted. I'll feel better reporting on here when I hear from Michael directly.
I will keep updating as I get new information.
Lovepurple
