Jesse James Forrey is a friend, a brother, a musician and artist, writer, student, and teacher. He spends his time helping raise the children in his life, playing the banjo, taking and offering community classes, and volunteering his time to help create healthy communities. Jesse, 27, was arrested at the RNC protests of last September in the Twin Cities. He is fighting a felony charge of damage to property in the first degree and faces up to five years in jail. Jesse is from Santa Cruz and eagerly waits to return to his home and family. He has hired a private attorney to help him through trial and is asking for support.

Earlier this year, Jesse wrote, "I had planned on being here [Twin Cities] for one week, but following my arrest in September I have been forced to stay here until my case is closed. I have been found guilty of no crime, yet I have been away from my home for so long, away from my three year old friend Autumn whom I have helped raise. How do I compensate for missing these months of her life? I can not get them back..." Read more