From a Marijuananews.com correspondent in Orange County:

Marvin Chavez, was in court again Thursday for charges pertaining to his involvement with the Orange County Cannabis Co-op. He is being held in custody, and bail was set at $100,000. It appears that the prosecution will seek to combine Chavez's case and that of Jack Shachter, who was also arrested on April 9, and is still in custody. There have been several additional charges brought against Chavez since his arrest.

The DA, Carl Armbrust, was uncompassionate, as usual. He had a warrant issued for the arrest of one ill patient who had been subpoenaed but wasn't in court.

Chavez didn't look very well. He appeared to be in a lot of pain and was quite pale. He is senselessly suffering in jail. He normally wears a body-neck brace, but hasn't been allowed to have it since his incarceration because the jail personnel say it could be used as a weapon!

Marvin is scheduled to appear in court in Orange County again on Thursday, May 7.

Club members are looking for funds to post Marvin's bail. If you know of any organizations or people who may be able to help, any information would be appreciated.

M