Statement from Michael Alig in his own words
Here it is....
3/12/11
To all my friends, loved ones, & supporters:
I 'm so sorry I haven't felt up to writing too many letters in the past few weeks, but I've been going through some rather heavy issues here… mostly just typical prison shit that I try not to bring up in letters as it's depressing & I don't want to have to think about it. This time, unfortunately, the "typical prison shit" has affected me in a serious way, & I am about to be sent to the Box for a few months. As you can imagine, I'm pretty broken up over it and am sort of in a state of shock. It all happened so quickly, things seemed to go from bad to worse, all in a matter of days, & my release date has been, once again, postponed, for at least six months. It's all rather complicated & depressing, & like I said, under the circumstances I'm just not feeling up to writing a lot of letters. But I do feel I owe everyone an explanation, so there won't be any rumors or misunderstanding about what went down.
The trouble really began back in January, when I was moved from a double Cube to a single. The move occurred as I'd been given a Porter position (Porters get priority in moving to single Cubes) & also because I was having trouble with my Bunkie, a kid named Mike F. who was sort of a white gang banger & who told the C.O. he was being mocked by the Bloods for "bunking with a Fag." The C.O. reacted by moving me to the top of the list of guys who were waiting to be moved to a single Cube.
Since it normally takes 6 months to get a single Cube, the move caused animosity & resentment among the others, who felt I was either being favored or "working with the C.O.'s" One guy, a Blood who was supposed to have been next on the list & whose Cube I'd basically taken, was especially livid, & from then on I wasn't allowed to eat, cook, or watch TV whenever he was in the Day Room. It was extremely uncomfortable. Making matters worse, he and his crew considered me "rich" on account of the movie & because I made a full ($55.00) Commissary buy 2x a month. To guys living on 15 cents-an-hour jobs, anyone who spends $100.00 a month on food & necessities is a millionaire, I guess.
They didn't like my fan mail. They said my typewriter made too much noise. They were jealous when I went to do the interview for the new Documentary. In short, they felt I believed I'm somehow "better" than them.
There were 3 or 4 guys in the dorm who did like me & we cooked and went to the gym together. They warned me repeatedly to watch my back & to "not open any doors," but I felt I had things under control. I believed I could handle the situation by making myself "indispensable" to people. I hired a couple of Artists in the Dorm to enlarge photos for me so I could paint them. For $15.00, I got 18x24 portraits drawn of Jenny, Karlin, RuPaul, Leigh Bowery, ect, & was busily turning them into great paintings. I also started buying small Commissary items, sugar, creamer, ect. to have on hand to give to guys who didn't have anything. In hindsight, it was incredibly vane. I should have realized things would get out of hand. It's just in my nature, I guess, to want everyone to "like me." In all the time I've been in jail, everywhere I've been I've been the one who'd always help someone with a bag of coffee, creamer, ect. and it's never been a problem. In fact I'd always thought it's one of the reasons I'd made it this far without ever being hurt or threatened, because the people I've been good to watch over me.
Of course, this was all during time spent in Max Facilities where we had our own locked rooms & where no one had this kind of unfettered access to me. Being in a Medium, living in a Dorm where other guys get right up in your face & you can't get away, is a whole different ball game.
Still, I thought, no big deal. Sugar is only 56 cents a box; creamer 78 cents. If all, it takes a few bucks a month to keep the wolves at bay, that's not so bad. All I had to do was make it to November.
Unfortunately, this made the situation worse. Guys sensed I was afraid, they began demanding things, coffee, deodorant, laundry soap. Guys started fighting over who got to "control" the things I bought. From here, things escalated pretty fast. One day I came from the gym to find a note on my bed; "we know who you are," the note said, "And we know you're trying to go home." An "associate" of theirs would be approaching me, & would give me an address that I was to send $100.00 a month to. "Once the $100.00 touches down," the note said, I'd be "Untouchable." No one would hurt, or try to extort me for anything.
I went to my counselor the next morning (Thurs, 10 Feb) & told her what was going on, said I felt "uncomfortable" in the Dorm & that other inmates were abusing my kindness & feeling resentment towards me. We discussed the note, & she asked if I felt my life was in danger. I said no, I didn't think it was quite that serious. She & I felt the best thing would be for me to continue programming, so that when I go before the Time Allowance Committee in October, they'd see that I was working as a Porter & fulfilling my duties. If it gets any worse, she said, or if I feel my safety is in jeopardy, let her know.
I returned to the Dorm & basically told everyone that I'm done being their personal ATM & that I wouldn't be buying everyone's commissary from now on. I then mentioned the note, & said there's no way I'm going to be forced into paying anyone for "protection."
That's when the shit really hit the fan. On Monday, 14 Feb, someone dropped an anonymous note telling the Sergeant to "look inside Alig's large locker." Inmates here each have 2 lockers, a smaller locked locker for storing valuables, and a larger, unlocked locker, more of a "wardrobe" with double doors, accessible to all in the Dorm for regular, daily stuff. The Sgt. Send a C.O. to my large locker where, inside on the 2nd shelf, right in front, was an open pack of Newports…..
With a joint inside. I knew I'd been set up when the C.O. showed me the pack of Newports…with a joint inside. There's no reason for me to have an open pack of cigarettes in my locker, as I don't even smoke! Still, I knew it didn't look good. "Oh God" I said, "I'm going to the Box."
The C.O. felt it looked suspicious, as someone had directed him right to where it was. Nonetheless, he sent me to the Box to have my urine tested & await my hearing. You can imagine what was going through my mind! Caught with drugs! No one will believe it's not mine!
Luckily the staff here was pretty reasonable and fair. My counselor confirmed I'd been having problems in the Dorm, & the hearing officer agreed, it did look suspicious. My urine tested clean, I'd never been caught using marijuana before. The kicker though, was the open pack of Newports. "I don't smoke" I told the hearing officer. "There's no reason for that to have been there." She seemed to believe me, but needed something , some evidence to back her up if she was to find me not guilty. "Well Mr. Alig, that should be easy enough to prove. If you don't smoke, then there should be no record of you arriving at this Facility with cigarettes in your property, right?" "That's right" I said feeling certain but not thinking clearly because I was so nervous. So much was at stake!
But in fact, I do often have cigarettes in my property, as packs of Newport's are used here as money to trade & barter with, for haircuts, laundry, ect. When the hearing officer called the property room to ask what was listed on my I-64 form (the sheet that lists every item you have in your property when you arrived) it said "5 packs Newports" I was sunk. The hearing officer felt I'd lied to her. There was nothing I could do or say at that point to make her believe I didn't smoke cigarettes.
However, she still felt the whole thing seemed fishy. How would anyone know there's a joint in my locker…..unless they'd put it in there? If I'm a pot user, then why have all my drug tickets been for opiates? How has my urine tested clean for 2 years? What about the extortion note? And why would I keep drugs in my large, unlocked locker, a locker that 59 other inmates had access to?
She was really torn. According to the guidelines, she could've sentenced me to 36 months in the Box for this. However, based on my own statement that I don't smoke cigarettes… when in fact my I-64 sheet shows I did bring 5 packs of Newport's to Franklin, she reluctantly gave me 8 months.
Of course, I'm devastated. This is probably the most upsetting thing to have happened to me in prison. It makes my earliest possible release now, May 2012.
This is going to take some fortitude on my part. I know people will talk & accuse me of lying, but what can I really do? I'm appealing the decision, as the hearing officer neglected to investigate the extortion note & didn't even bother checking to see if the handwriting in the extortion note matched the handwriting in the note to the Sgt. But it's not likely that I'll win, as, to them, 8 months isn't a lot of time. In the end, all I can really do, is buck up & take it like a man.
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oh my gosh this is just horrible!
i'm not sure what "the box" is exactly im assuming its kind of solitary confinement?
i understand why he hasn't felt like writing but can he receive letters still so we can give him encouragement?
that's such a terrible situation he's in, i dont honestly know where he finds the strength from sometimes.
i feel its stupid and needless for him to be punished like this .. if there was a note "look in his locker" and a joint when he so clearly doesnt smoke that.. but then again maybe im just biased and they do have to do there job..
i believe mike one hundred per cent
i know he would never jeopardize his leaving when its so close over a stupid joint
poor michael
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Yes, the Box, or "Hole" is solitary confinement. He'll be going to a prison where that's all they have! No packages, outside food, can't wear any of his own clothes (like his underwear, socks, t-shirts) very limited showering (maybe 2 or 3 times per week) it's Hell, especially for Michael who is a social person.
He really needs encouraging letters! It really helps him. I send him the comments here, and that helps as well.
The one thing I have learned about the running of NY Prisons, is there's no such thing as common sense!
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It's like I heard Kelly Osbourne say:
"Common sense isn't common."
My guess is Kelly didn't originate this comment BUT it fits on so many levels.
J, I'm looking forward to getting his new address. I got a letter from him, written March 11, and delivered on March 14...he is going to, as you well know, need a LOT of encouragement.
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Damn I hate hearing this seems like he gets one foot out of the door and something happens. What the hell. Be strong bro God be with you
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oh no!!! =,((
terrible news! Poor michael...
I ant believe the judge made him go to the box for something that was obviously not his fault.
it's so sad to head his release date keeps getting pushed back =(
and it really sucks that the inmates feel the way they do because of the video and fanmail and taking atvantage of his kindness. It's terrible.
I hope things start to get better.
<3
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Oh my god, that's awful. Poor Michael. It doesnt matter where he is, he can't win. Is there anything we can do for him?
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Keep sending him encourging letters! That's all we can do right now. Maybe someone powerful will come along and take up his cause! I have looked for someone in the past with no luck, but you never know who will come along!
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Since he's changing prisons, will they forward his mail if we send it to Franklin? Or should we wait to send him anything until he gives you his new address?
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Mail is fowarded, but he should be transferred soon, so maybe send one more letter to Franklin. I'll post as soon as he's transferred
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i just got another letter out to him. drove to the post office to make sure it will be picked up in the morning. it is so great to see how everybody is A CIRCLE OF STRENGTH and is there for our michael.
thanks to all,
mom a.
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I have one going out today too. Hopefully it'll beat his move.
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Mom A,
So sorry to hear the news on Michael. I just discovered this blog so will play catch up on what has been happening with him - the previous one's were the only ones I was aware of. I'll be getting a letter out soon to Michael and help keep the strength going. I hope you are well, Momma A!
Kyle - in Sacramento
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dear kyle,
first of all i want to thank you for commenting on this blog and sending this message to me. THIS IS THE ONLY TRUE BLOG ON THE NET and i am glad you found it. it is also comforting to know that you are writing to my son. he needs encouragement now more then ever. i am doing ok and will stay strong so michael and i can make up for lost time when he comes home.
thanks for caring, kyle.
ox mom alig
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hearing this from my son breaks my heart. he did write to me about the gangs and how he was losing friends as soon as he made them and all b/c he is gay. it's like being gay is a LIFE SENTENCE. I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE THE EMOTIONAL PAIN HE IS GOING THROUGH, THE UNFAIRNESS HE HAS TO ENDURE ON A DAILY BASIS. as long as i can remember, michael has always wanted to share with everyone just to make them happy. sure he was afraid this time, but i commend him for standing up and not giving in to the gangs and sending money to someone outside for protection. that is a very brave thing to do under the circumstances. i will continue to be by his side as there is no other way for me to be b/c I LOVE MY SON AND I ALWAYS WILL.
I ALSO WANT TO TAKE THIS TIME TO THANK ALL HIS FRIENDS WHO HAVE STOOD BY HIS SIDE. PLEASE DON'T STOP SENDING LETTERS. THAT IS WHAT KEEPS HIM GOING.
mom a.
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He's so lucky to have a mom who has stood by him all these years. It must have felt like you have been in prison with him.
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it does not matter how much it has hurt me. i can handle it and need to be strong for michael. i am on the outside and don't have to deal with thugs. wild horses could not keep me away from staying by his side. I LOVE HIM UNCONDITIONALLY.
THANKS TO LOVEPURPLE WHO KEEPS US ALL INFORMED.
MOM A.
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I am very sorry to hear about what is happening to Michael. He wrote in his last letter to me he had given you a statement from him to write. I can't believe this is happening to him. I am very upset for him and worried about him. I have a few questions because I really don't know anything about "The box". Is Michael aloud to get letters or cards while he is in the box? Is there any restrictions on cards that we send? I am so very sorry this is happening to him and I just want him to know we support him.
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Yes, he can get letters, cards, magazines, books, and newspapers. I would just send letters and cards for now, until after he moves. I'll post his new address as soon as he moves.
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If we all keep writing him on a regular basis, that will help him! He will get mail in the Box, it may be a "slower" mail system, but getting mail in prison is something he's allowed. He will have even less stamps so don't be discourged if you don't get as many back.
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I find all of this very, very alarming and disturbing and offer just one possible explanation for Michael's harassment inside the NY State Correctional system: he has enemies within the bureaucracy in Albany who don't want him released from prison for reasons unknown, but probably related to the fact that he's gay and famous.
However--and please forgive, this is coming from memory only--I will state that people tend to forget that Michael was dragged into the attempted prosecution of his former employer, Peter Gatien, by the US Attorneys office and the DEA. It's well known that Michael was going to testify against Mr. Gatien but reneged on an agreement with federal prosecutors, basically causing the collapse of the case against Gatien. Apparently, the DEA felt that Mr. Gatien and some of his staff was running a kind of a drug pyramid out of his nightclubs during the 1990s, but they had a very weak case, a lot was riding on its success, and career-paths of some of the prosecution were interrupted by their legal routing in the district court.
Several accounts have it that the reaction coming from the AUSAs (Assistant US Attorneys) was so emotionally explosive that there was a fear of a display of violence in court, with one member of the prosecution making a comment that they were going to get Michael eventually for what he'd done.
Additionally, they fought to get Michael to serve over 20 years in prison. The presiding judge instead gave Michael a concurrent sentence over his crime of killing Angel Melendez and the drug charges.
For the average person, this means he would serve the time combined, parallel, rather than to serve time for one crime, then when that was done, additional time for the other charge or charges.
Apparently, the DEA was also livid over this, and I have to wonder if these same players are writing letters to Albany, pulling-strings, and doing their best to make Michael serve as much time as they can get away with.
The other, simpler, possibility is what I wrote earlier in this comment: that a homophobe working within the NY State Corrections bureaucracy hates Michael for being gay and unapologetic about it, at least in their warped mind.
It was most uncommon procedure for Albany to bypass the all the normal channels--they knew, whomever they may be, that Michael was poised for release, had many allies within corrections at the last facility he'd been at, and that the parole board was essentially on his side.
They moved Heaven and Earth to ensure that he wouldn't be released. We should know this individual's name, they should explain the ruling, publicly, and there should be an investigation into this--if not for Michael, for other inmates who could be hurt by other such travesties and aberrations of justice in NY Corrections because someone has a personal problem with someone and can act on it, abusing their office.
This story needs to be told far and wide.
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All I can say is wow, and finally someone was able to put into words what many of us think! Well, I do at least.
thank you Matt
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I agree as well!! Great post Matt. You everything together perfectly...as I see it.
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No problem Lovepurple. I believe that Michael has paid his debt to society and that the spirit of the law is being hurt here, it's an injustice. I've found this sequence of events very disturbing and haunting.
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well said.
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It's sad to hear the news about whats happen to my brother, but I believe him and will continue to support him. Michael, you will be home soon, don't give up, we all love you!!
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No words can explain how I feel for Michael right now!! I am so sad and upset for him. He was getting so close to his release date. When will he finally be able to get a break from all this crap!? I will keep writing to him and sending him positive thoughts. I will stand by him forever! STAY STRONG MICHAEL, WE ALL LOVE YOU!
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So sorry to hear this. Michael just can't seem to catch a break but, with the support of friends and family, I'm sure he'll make it through this too. What I don't understand is why they didn't do a real investigation. Given that numerous other inmates had access to his locker, he had already reported the extortion attempt and his drug test was clean it seems obvious that the possibility of a frame up should have been investigated.
Any idea where he is being transferred to now?
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In prison they just don't have rights like we think they should. Actually, I call it common sense, and the NY prison system has none of it!
He's either going to Southport or Upstate, the only 2 "Box" prisons.
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WE WON'T KNOW WHERE MICHAEL IS GOING UNTIL THE DAY OF THE MOVE. Security REASONS. I GUESS THEY FIGURE SOMEONE CAN BRAKE AN INMATE OUT.
I DO HAVE SOME GOOD NEW FOR A CHANGE. I HAVE SPOKEN TO Jennifer AFTER SHE LEFT A POST ON HERE. SHE IS A LAWYER AND FRIEND OF Mitchael FROM WAY BACK. AS A MATTER OF FACT, I MET HER A LONG TIME AGO. I HAVE GIVEN HER IMPORTANT INFO ON THE CASE SO SHE KNOWS WHO TO CONTACT AT FRANKLIN. SHE WILL BE ASKING TO SEE THE Evidence AND HAVE IT Examined FOR FINGERPRINTS, HANDWRITING FROM THE NOTE AND Saliva FROM THE JOINT.. THE PRISON IS SUPPOSED TO HOLD ALL EVIDENCE FOR 1 YEAR. IF THEY DON'T HAVE IT ANYMORE, THEN THE CASE IS TO BE TOSSED OUT. Jennifer IS A LAWYER SO SHE MUST KNOW WHAT SHE IS TALKING ABOUT. ALSO, ON WEDNESDAY, SHE WILL BE VISITING MICHAEL. SHE LIVES JUST 2.5 HOURS AWAY FROM MALONE.AS HIS LAWYER SHE CAN GET IN AT ANY TIME. TO TOP IT ALL OFF, SHE IS DOING THE CASE PER BONO.
MOMA.
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A glimmer of hope? Boy, I hope so!
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yes, lovepurple, A GLIMMER OF HOPE. now that i have spoken to Jennifer, i do remember her and still have a photo of her and michael at one of his birthday parties.
right now a glimmer of hope is all we have.
*** WE MAY NOT HAVE Received OUR GOAL,BUT WE ARE CLOSER Today THEN WE WERE YESTERDAY ***
COURAGE IS FEAR THAT HAS SAID ITS PRAYER!
mom a.
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This is excellent! A glimmer of hope indeed.
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So happy to hear about this! I really hope this works out well for Michael. Please keep us posted!
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Is Michael's appeal going to be heard by an actual judge or is the whole process within the NYDOC hearing system?
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I'm not 100% on who hears the appeal, but it's always within the prison. There's no judge/jury or rights when you're in prison. He does have to "hire" an inmate that knows how to fill out all the paperwork correctly.
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It's difficult for me to put my saddness and frustration into words. I am very committed to Michael and always will be. He has my unconditional love support. I will be visiting him again later this year. I want to hold his hands.
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I just received a letter from Mike as well explaining his situation and to read his blog. I did sometime in the pa state prison system years ago. I didn't do as much time but I went through the process. I spent 4 months in the hole and it is prison in prison. I met some very viokent people in there and If i wanted a shower I would have to strip naked get searched and then walked to the shower with a leash and cuffs. My heart goes out and breaks for michael. I know what he is going through and he doesn't deserve it. There is not much we can do hear on the outside without any political pull but I encourage everyone to WRITE WRITE WRITE your letters to him. It wil be all his has to get by. They don't give you anything in there so he may not write back but continue to write because I know that will get him through. Michael seems like an extraordinary person with and all of you are so dedicated. I wish i was inside those walls to help him. People get funny in prison and most people act out of fear. I wish they would just let this man be who he is and come HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you for sharing! It's hard for those not ever in prison, or never having someone close to them inside to understand what goes on. Just recently I learned that Michael has not had a shower since he was put in "The Hole." I just don't get it, do the C.O's like the inmates to smell? It's so un-healthy!
I think all prison workers need to spend a week in the Hole before they're hired for a prison job!
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Yeah, he said they don't get deodorant, soap, or lotion for 45 days. I don't understand that at all. Do they consider basic hygiene a luxury in there?
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they don't view you as a person just a number. it is an 8 hour shift and then go home to the family with no sense of guilt. They just follow the agenda whether fair or not. You will sometimes find someone who cares though. Also if a man is not allowed a shower for 45 days then it should be called to the govenors attention. We do have a right against cruel and unusual punishment whether incarcerated or not.
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If you are interested I'd recommend the book "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover, a journalist who spent about a year working as a CO at an NYDOC maximum security prison. I read it a while ago and recall that it provided some interesting insights into how NYDOC works (or, in many cases, doesn't work) and staff attitude toward inmates.
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It is the most absurd thing ever! When I was there, he hadn't gotten to shower or shave in days. He was so rightfully embarrassed. He said that he was aloud something like a 3 min. shower in freezing cold water...that's just further torture, he said he'd rather just be dirty. I don't blame him! Freezing water isn't going to do anything to get a person clean anyway; it's just going to make you feel extra uncomfortable for 3 minutes. It is beyond sad to see people (loved ones!) being treated like caged animals. I'm sure I've said this a million times, but I'll say it again, Michael does not deserve to be treated this way!
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I am a lawyer, How can I help with this, extortion note, and newport issue.. and get him out of the box. I knew michael, and keoki, and james, from the beginning.. as well as the Idiot owner from Limelight. I van help, if need be.. but Mrs Alig that is up to you.. I can try my best, with the evidence. I have degree's in forensics as well. I have solved many cases.. all I need to do.. is run a finger print test on the note and a DNA test on the joint.. and your case is solved. let me know.. email me back if you like, I will need someone to escort me that has been up there frequently, that the CO's know and trust. Please contact me.. if you want my help..
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I just received a letter from Michael. I was worried since it had been a while since I last heard from him, however I thought maybe the post office lost his my letter. He is so upset. Quick note, he doesnt have access to paper so when you do write him have blank pages, on the reverse or something with very little written on it so he can write back. Love you Michael!!! I will write to you this week.
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What I do is send him "Bigfoot Stationary" which is a small pic of my kitty Bigfoot on the top, that way he has just about the whole front and back to use to write someone. Just remember not to put more than 5 sheets of paper total in the envelope or he won't get it.
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He doesn't get writing materials in there?
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very few pieces of paper and a small pen.
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What if we buy some stationary and send a few pages with a letter? Do they allow that or does it have to look like the paper is used?
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I don't think we can send regular stationary, as he's allowed almost nothing. This is how he had me do it last time. You could just print a picture way on the top, or something stupid he can cross out or cut off. It REALLY HELPS!
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do you have to put a picture at the top? or can i just send some plain paper in with my letter?
(no more than 5 sheets)
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I think something needs to be on it, as he's not allowed packages, and paper would be something sent to him in a package. It's kind of a tricky thing, just a way for him to write to more people.
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People Still look up to Michael I've never met him just heard the stories but from what I do know he did things, that others wouldn't dare to ever dream of doing. He made allowed dreams to become reality and he is beautiful in that I am only 21 years old and never in my life written on a blog before but, Michael is a hero to me and if nothing else I hope all things go well for him if I had the time and money I'd love to write him as support and love are hard to come by in todays world, but Michael brought that out of people and he only deserves the best. I hope that one day I may be able to meet Michael and maybe we could be good friends. I cannot imagine what he has been through, I can only hope for the best because hope is what he has. I hope he know he has people rooting for him on the outside and only pray he know how strong he is for enduring so long. There are those that dreamt and let go Michael held on and those dreams still hold strong in so many people, his heart is generous and hopefully his generosity is bountifully rewarded. If anyone could keep in touch with me for updates that would be very kind and generous indeed.
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You sound like a very mature 21 yr old! Can't afford to send him a letter? Just a stamp, if you need, I'll send you some as you sound like someone Michael would like to get to know.
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This is really sad. Ugh. Poor Michael... every time he gets his hopes up about release, his dreams are shattered.
So it's true that we can still send him letters to the same address?
I really want to show him my support and send him an encouraging letter. I hope he knows that he has SO MANY people who are on his side.
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He's still in Franklin. I check online everyday, anyone can. Here's the addy;
http://nysdocslookup.docs.state.ny.us/kinqw00
Just put his DIN # 97A6595 in and click on submit.
I'm still sending to Franklin and will change when his address changes online unless he gets someone to call me as he's leaving.
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Agreeing with Lovepurple - you sound like a very sincere, honest, & mature person that Michael would like. If you really cannot afford mailing supplies, you can email me your letter & I can send it with my stuff. I send him mail all of the time, so it wouldn't be a burden on me at all. The only thing to remember is the 5 page limit.
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that's the most common problem in prison's when an inmate is set up like that. they're supossed to investigate it if they deem it as "fishy". i can't get why they wouldn't look into it all the way. so many people get set up like this every day and guards just get bored of al the excuses. it's easy for them to just find the person set up guilty. guards know this how it is when inmates know a prisoner is close to getting out and how in the world can this not be investigated? i hope they threw the letter away because then they have to throw out the case if they did lose the letter! i know that for a fact. they have to keep the letter for a while in case a prisoner needs a hearing. GOOD LUCK SEXY MICHAEL
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I feel bad about the treatment in the prisons. My brother in law is a guard and he talks about he corruption he has to deal iwth with corrupt staff, seargents, sherriffs etc. It sucks that justice isn't fair in our society sometimes, mostly due to technicalities. But being caught for murder. It could be worse. You could have gotten the death penalty even. Killing a human being isn't a easy punishment. It's a lot of hell before you get to the real hell don't you think?
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IT WAS SELF DEFENCE. WOULD YOU LET SOMEONE BEAT YOU UP AND NOT RAISE A HAND? MICHAEL HAS BEEN IN HELL FOR 14 YEARS ALREADY. HE HAS SUFFERED ENOUGH.
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this seriously breaks my heart :'[ I'm so sad that this has happened. This seriously frustrates me. THIS IS SO UNFAIR. People can be so cruel and disrespectful. I just want to say that I truely 200% believe michael. This is absolutely horrible and makes me sick to hear. I really hope things get better for him he really doesent deserve all of this bullshit! I am going to write him back today i can reach him @ this address right?
Southport Correctional Facility
Michael Alig #97A6595
236 Bob Masia Drive
P.O. Box 2000
Pine City, New York 14871-2000
Michael I love care and support you and always will no matter when any one says. i really hope that the storm passes. <3 you will be hearing from me soon <33333
thanks so much again for this blog <3
with all my love and support- Dejanna <3
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Yes, the address is correct, and please keep writing to him, as he needs a lot of support!
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I have known Michael since 1983 when we went to Fordham University in NYC together. He was fresh out of Indiana. I was there with him when he started as a busboy at Danceteria and during his "meteoric rise"...I had never seen him do drugs. He had drinks but I never ever witnessed him doing drugs. After graduation etc., I was out of the country for ten years living in Europe during which time his life apparently became saturated with drugs etc. And then, ultimately, the crime was committed.
I have always known Michael as a sweet, nice, very smart, creative, and caring person. I will always carry the memory (among so many others) of seeing him back then in his rebellious T-shirts at Fordham (extremely offensive by Jesuit standards, LOL), especially noticeable, as his T-shirts "outdid" mine!
Besides my BA from Fordham, I have Paralegal Certification. My journey is to continue with law school as, ultimately, I will become a criminal defense attorney. If I had had my JD already, I would be fighting for you at the prison gate too.
I write this to support you in spirit, Michael. You will be free again some day.
Your AnniePoo xoxoxo
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Thank you for your words! Please write directly to him and share your feelings, he really needs to know!
Southport Correctional Facility
Michael Alig #97A6595
236 Bob Masia Drive
P.O. Box 2000
Pine City, New York 14871-2000
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I have been writing to Michael since being incarcerated.
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That's great! I meant what you wrote here, as I'm having problems getting him the comments, as the prison sometimes calls them "3rd party mail" In the past I never had a problem sending them to him.
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i want to write a letter to him but he doesn't even know who I am. I'm painting him and I'd wanted him to see my works.
if I send him a letter with the photos of my paintings could he see it?
and should I do this?
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You should write, it will just be your first letter! You just tell him about yourself, that's a start. He always likes to receive photos, and yes, that's a great idea to take pictures of your art work and send it to him.
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Does it hurt you that all you've done for Michael he still keeps getting in trouble? do you have a life?(That's not his real mom writing by the way.)
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It's not hurt. I get disapointed, but I understand addiction. I have told him after April 1st 2009 that if he used again I'd be doing some "Tough Love." I didn't have to do that this time since he really didn't do anything wrong even though he's being punished.
It is his real mom, I communicate with her, we both stand by Michael along with some close friends, and a lot of people out here!
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dear starlet,
i am mom alig and yes i read and reply on this blog which is btw, the only true and reliable blog on the net. if you were writing to Micheal, you would have known me to be THE REAL THING.
NO HARM DONE, THOUGH. BE SWEET.
MOM A.
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