As of February 23rd, Zachary Jenson did not have any running water in his new cell (he has been moved) and was drinking from a bag of water that the guards brought to him. He had a hearing in front of Judge England on February 21st. After being denied the right to counsel for nearly three weeks, the judge finally signed off on Zachary's court appointed attorney. This delay meant that Zachary's court-appointed attorney did not get discovery, hire an investigator, or get paid. The government has been interfering in ways that seem to indicate their intent to deprive both Zachary and Eric from their constitutional right to representation by competent counsel.

After nearly six weeks of incarceration Eric McDavid is still not receiving vegan food. Nearly two weeks ago a jail nutritionist recommended that he be given two vegan protein shakes a day. In order for Eric to get these shakes it has to be approved by the doctor and the doctor has done nothing. Phone calls on his behalf are still needed. Currently Eric has all the books he needs but would still like to receive letters. He has a bail hearing scheduled for March 7th

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