Healthwise, Dr. Shakur's condition is changing on a weekly basis. He did gain a few pounds in early August and was able to go back on chemotherapy. However, shortly thereafter, he developed an infection in his knee and had to stop chemo in order to treat that infection. The legal team continues to monitor the care that he is receiving to advocate for him in the best possible way.

On the legal front, Judge Haight again denied the motion for compassionate release. However, unlike his 2021 denial claiming that Mutulu was not sick enough at that time to be granted compassionate release, this time he denied the motion on procedural grounds saying that the court does not have the authority to grant his compassionate release [see the Ruling]. This contention is because Dr. Shakur is an 'Old Law' prisoner, and, therefore, the Bureau of Prisons would need to grant compassionate release. This 'Old Law' status is somewhat of a legal grey area that Dr. Shakur and other aging prisoners are unfortunately caught in. The legal team submitted a new compassionate release request to the BOP on Friday, September 2nd based on Haight's decision and updated medical information. Also this week, the legal team was notified that Dr. Shakur will be scheduled for another parole hearing the week of October 10th. We anxiously await news from the BOP as we prepare for this hearing.

Please continue to keep Mutulu in your thoughts and prayers. He is conserving his energy for the rest and healing he needs, so he is for the most part not reading mail or corresponding with people. He can feel the love y'all are sending through the walls though, and he is sending it right back!

Support Clemency for Dr. Mutulu Shakur!

Friends and Family of Dr. Mutulu Shakur has started a new campaign seeking Mutulu’s release by President Biden. We will be submitting a legal clemency petition to the President on Mutulu’s behalf, and this public petition is an important part of the campaign. We want to show the President that Mutulu has community — friends, family, and supporters — who will welcome him home.

Please sign the new petition for Mutulu’s release via Presidential clemency:

https://campaigns.organizefor.org/petitions/support-parole-and-compassionate-release-for-dr-mutulu-shakur

After you've signed the petition please also take a moment to share it widely with your friends and networks.

Read the excellent article on Dr. Shakur's dire situation in The Intercept:

https://theintercept.com/2022/06/22/mutulu-shakur-dying-prison-cancer/

July 20, 2022: National Faith Coalition Urges Federal Officials

To Release Dying Movement Elder Mutulu Shakur

Read the article here

Thanks so much for your support.

To learn more, please go to mutulushakur.com