GERONIMO PRATT RELEASED
Geronimo Pratt is free, after being targeted and framed by the FBI's
infamous Cointelpro program, which used harassment, disinformation, spying
and murder against Black Panther leaders in the struggle for Black liberation.
After 26 years in prison, Geronimo made the following statement on June
26, 1997:
Since the railroading of Marcus Garvey, there have been certain sinister
forces of the United States Government who have gone to great lengths to
deceive and manipulate the minds of the people. I am living proof of what
they are capable.
Since my emancipation, I have been overcome with bitter-sweet emotions.
After being released from almost a lifetime of imprisonment, I am still
not completely liberated and cannot be while my comrade, Mumia Abu-Jamal,
is still a victim of this ongoing collusion.
I can personally attest to his character and integrity. I met him in the
'60s. He was working in the Philadelphia Chapter at the time, and over the
years, he has become like a younger brother to me. I urge you, I appeal
to you all to use that same strength that enabled you to support me for
almost three decades, and direct it towards Mumia's struggle. With your
help, I never lost hope; with all of you fighting for me on the outside,
my spirit was strong enough to sustain everything it needed to persevere
on the inside.
I thank you for everything you have done for me, and for everything you
continue to do for Mumia. Together we will rise above it all.
Peace,
Geronimo
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