From Marvin Chavez:

I am still here in Santa Ana waiting to be transferred, the question is when.

I’ve been to sick call three times about my medical condition (Marvin has Ankylosing Spondylitis, a degenerative spinal arthritis). My symptoms are headaches, pressure behind my eyes and ears, pain in my neck and shoulders, my spine is stiff, teeth grinding and jaw pain, muscle spasms, and a rash behind my neck.

I’ve only seen a nurse—no doctors. I question the qualifications of these people. My concerns as a patient and disabled person are to receive quality medical care under the Americans with Disabilities Act that I am being denied.

Please share this information with people, newspapers, etc.

What I am worried about, and told the medical person, is my neck and spine when they transfer me. I was told it is a four hour or so ride that may cause more damage to my neck or spine.

Please let everyone know that I am grateful for their support. While I am in here, I am educating patients about their rights. While I am here as a political prisoner, I pray that we can get medical cannabis to the patients that need it. It is the law.

I want to clear something. They accused me of wrongdoing by selling cannabis to undercover agents. The fact is on court record—the agent who posed as the patient said I made it clear that the cannabis was FREE, that if he could make a donation, it was for copies, etc. Those are the facts.

I thank you for your great support. Keep it up.

Everything will turn out for the best for all of us.

Marvin Chavez, Sr.

You can write Marvin at:

Marvin Chavez
1860728 F31-5
Santa Ana Central Men’s Jail
550 N. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703

Money is still badly needed for about two thousand dollars in overdue payments on Marvin’s bail fund. If you can help with any contribution, no matter how small, please send donations to: