Robert Seth Hayes Needs Our Support!

August 12, 2012 Jericho NY

I went to visit Robert Seth Hayes, one of our Prisoners of War, at
Sullivan CF today. Seth had hurt his left hand at the end of June, and
is having a very hard time getting medical attention for this problem.
As many of you know, Seth is a diabetic and has to receive insulin shots
daily. It is well known that injuries to the hands and feet of diabetics
are a serious medical problem.

Despite the fact that Seth’s left hand is still quite visibly swollen,
the medical staff has essentially been ignoring this problem. When Seth
first hurt his hand, he received x-rays. First, he was told that the
index and middle fingers were both broken. Then he was told that only
the index finger was broken. Afterwards, he was told that there was only
a hairline fracture of his middle finger, and that there is nothing
wrong with his index finger. The only medical attention he received was
the placement of a tongue depressor as a splint on the index finger
(without first aligning the finger in its proper position).

Seth has been in constant pain for more than a month and has never
actually seen the doctor for this injury, only the physician’s
assistant. I am a former medical emergency technician, and can certainly
say that Seth’s left index and middle fingers are both visibly swollen,
as well as the back of his hand. The middle finger is actually less
swollen than the index finger. The index finger is extremely swollen,
especially around the knuckle in the middle of the finger, indicating a
possible dislocation of the knuckle joint. Normally a dislocated knuckle
will heal on its own in a matter of days or weeks, but proper initial
treatment is critical to ensure that the knuckle heals correctly.
Failure to do so can result in medical complications and even disfigurement.

Seth is asking people to call and write the Superintendent at Sullivan
CF and Commissioner Brian Fischer to demand that he be taken to an
outside hospital for proper diagnosis and treatment. Don’t forget to say
you are writing and/or calling regarding Robert Seth Hayes #74-A-2280.

Patrick Griffin, Superintendent

Sullivan Correctional Facility

P.O. Box 116, 325 Riverside Drive

Fallsburg, NY 12733-0116

845-434-2080


Commissioner Brian Fischer
NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Building 2
1220 Washington Ave
Albany, New York 12226-2050
518-457-8126

It is absolutely disgusting that one of our freedom fighters has to
endure more than a month of unnecessary pain due to the total lack of
quality medical care in the New York State Department of Corrections. It
is really urgent that we make phone calls and write letters to both the
Sullivan Superintendent and to Commissioner Fischer. Seth’s wife,
Sheila, has already called Albany several times and has been getting the
runaround from the Commissioner’s office.

Please take the time to write letters to both Superintendent Griffin and
Commissioner Fischer, as well as calling both of them. Please also let
us know what type of response you receive from them. Send us an email at
nycjericho@gmail.com or call 718-325-4407
and leave a message.

Thank you ahead of time for your assistance in helping Robert Seth Hayes
receive adequate medical care.

Anne Lamb, NYC Jericho Movement

nycjericho@gmail.com • www.jerichony.org

Message from Robert Seth Hayes – Political Prisoner

May 15, 2012 by Zari Sundiata People of Color Organize!

 

Revolutionary greetings, dear comrades, friends and supporters.

This is Robert Seth Hayes, a former member of the Black Panther Party and a Black Liberation Army combatant. Still incarcerated, yet still progressing, I am determined to have closure to an era of Civil Rights struggles. To those of you who have been partners in solidarity, I extend my arms to enfold you. Let the vibration of my beating heart surround and comfort you. And may my spirit ever illuminate as a light along the path, as you continue your journey of making history. Greetings of profound respect. To all the Sisters and Brothers new to this all inclusive struggle: welcome, thank you, your support and attention are sorely needed.

In June of 2012 I will return to the New York State parole board, and again apply for release. After being originally incarcerated in 1973, I first came up for parole in 1998, and have continued to receive two year hits since then. At present, we are again engaged in fund raising mode for our new legal strategy and have our work cut out for us. We are our own liberators, so we again ask you for assistance.

June of 2012 is the next date where we will again meet our opposition and enter the fight for freedom. We have already accomplished much, but the battle resumes and again we must be prepared.

Please assist us with whatever funds you can contribute in this on going fight to free all PP/POW’s.
Please send contributions for the Legal Defense Fund for Robert Seth Hayes to our director: Nate Buckley, 438 Massachusetts avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213.

If you wish to send a letter to the parole commissioners requesting my release and asking them to bring closure to both our fallen freedom fighters and our communities as a whole, send your letters c/o Cheryl L. Kates, P.C., Attorney At Law, PO Box 734, Victor NY 14564.

Your efforts are honored and appreciated. Stay Strong.

Know that your love and support provides support and strengthens my and others determination to prevail.

As a political prisoner and prisoner of war, I extend to you much love and admiration, from the many who are confined, but who remain still at the heart of the struggle. Much love to you!
With honor and respect, love and solidarity,

Robert Seth’ Hayes

Revolutionary greetings - Robert Seth Hayes

Revolutionary greetings, dear comrades, friends and supporters.

This is Robert Seth Hayes, a former member of the
Black Panther Party and a Black Liberation Army
combatant. Still incarcerated, yet still
progressing, I am determined to have closure to
an era of Civil Rights struggles. To those of you
who have been partners in solidarity, I extend my
arms to enfold you, let the vibration of my
beating heart, surround and comfort you. And may
my spirit ever illuminate as a light along the
path, as you continue your journey of making
history. Greetings of profound respect. To all
the Sisters and Brothers new to this all
inclusive struggle: welcome, thank you, your
support and attention are sorely needed.

In June of 2012 I will return to the New York
State parole board, and again apply for release.
After being originally incarcerated in 1973, I
first came up for parole in 1998, and have
continued to receive two year hits since then. At
present, we are again engaged in fund raising
mode for our new legal strategy and have our work
cut out for us. We are our own liberators, so we again ask you for assistance.

June of 2012 is the next date where we will again
meet our opposition and enter the fight for
freedom. We have already accomplished much, but
the battle resumes and again we must be prepared.

Please assist us with whatever funds you can
contribute in this on going fight to free all PP/POW's.

Please send contributions for the Legal Defense
Fund for Robert Seth Hayes to our director: Nate
Buckley, 438 Massachusetts avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213.

If you wish to send a letter to the parole
commissioners requesting my release and asking
them to bring closure to both our fallen freedom
fighters and our communities as a whole, send
your letters c/o Cheryl L. Kates, P.C., Attorney
At Law, PO Box 734, Victor NY 14564.

Your efforts are honored and appreciated. Stay Strong.

Know that your love and support provides support
and strengthens my and others determination to prevail.

As a political prisoner and prisoner of war, I
extend to you much love and admiration, from the
many who are confined, but who remain still at
the heart of the struggle. Much love to you!

With honor and respect, love and solidarity,

Robert Seth' Hayes

A message from political prisoner Robert Seth Hayes

Revolutionary Greetings,

Family, Comrades, Friends and Supporters.

It's with great pleasure that I address this open letter to you, to
update you and motivate you, much like your thoughts, letters and
prayers encourage and motivate me. So let me begin by stating my
health concerns and objectives.

To date, I am much better physically. It was touch and go back in
December 2010 when damage to my health was being combated by me, my
wife and you. We are still navigating through troubled waters where
that's concerned, but I believe in the long run, we will prevail and
accomplish a precedent. We will have refined health care administered
to prisoners. More on that as it unfolds.

Next I'd like to take a moment out and discuss the present state of
our legal objectives. Presently, I am engaged in an article 78 appeal
process of my latest denial of parole. My attorney Ms. Cheryl Kates
has outdone herself putting together this marvelous argument.
Naturally there are no guarantees, but if there were any, I'd be home
thanks to her compassionate effort. I see and sense great things
unfolding via her latest effort.

That brings me to the point primary in this letter. In order to
continue this legal battle we need to build up our defense funds. We
are presently working towards a legal fundraising effort to help pay
for this article 78. I want to ask you if you can make a contribution.

I realize we have been this route before. Working towards a workable
end and being disappointed time and time again because we did not
gain our objective. For some the matter of trying again seems
fruitless. I beg to differ.

I believe each and every stop taken thus far has moved our struggles
forward and prepared us for the next level of difficulties. A journey
of a million miles begins with the first step. Not only are we well
on our way in paving a way for ourselves, but we are laying the
ground work for others to benefit from our efforts. Isn't that what
community work/support accomplishes? We are fulfilling our work
efforts. We are veterans in this struggle and we must not delay our
contributions to creating a just and unified world.

I am very thankful for your past efforts and those on the horizon. I
am proud of your commitments and learn to be even more myself by
observing your efforts. I've said this before, but I want to go on
record stating it anew. You are wonderful. You've done so much in the
past that has made a difference. I ask that you pick up the mantle
and strike soundly again.

Thank you for taking this time to review this missive and thank you
for all you do. A people united can never defeated. We are on a
history making journey. And I look forward to seeing you at the finish line.

If you are able to make a financial contribution to help fund my
parole appeal, please send funds to my finance officer Nate Buckley
at 438 Massachusetts avenue, Buffalo, NY, and be sure to send an
email to buckleynate@yahoo.com confirming what amount of money you
sent so no money is lost in transit. You may make checks or money
orders payable to "Nate Buckley." We raised the 3500 last year,
"THANK YOU SO MUCH!" and we have less than half of the 1500, this
year and lack a little less than 900. Any extra can really help Seth
deal with his medical situation. Thank you so much.

Thank you

Forever Thankful,

Forever Encouraged.

In Struggle,

Seth

Robert Seth Hayes 74A2280
Wende Correctional Facility
Wende rd. PO BOX 1187
Alden, NY 14004