Daniel McGowan is an environmental and social justice activist, unjustly arrested and charged in federal court on multiple counts of arson, property destruction, and conspiracy, relating to two incidents that occurred in Oregon in 2001. Daniel has asserted his innocence by pleading not guilty to all charges. He is facing a minimum of life in prison if convicted.

Daniel is from New York, and has been an active member of the community, working on diverse projects such as military counter-recruitment, demonstrations against the Republican National Convention, Really Really Free Markets, and supporting political prisoners such as Jeff "Free" Luers and others. Daniel was a graduate student earning a Master's degree in acupuncture and was working at WomensLaw.org, a nonprofit group that helps women in domestic abuse situations navigate the legal system, which is where he was arrested by federal marshals on December 7, 2005.

Daniel had originally been indicted separately, but his arrest comes in the context of a well-coordinated, multi-state sweep of numerous activists by the federal government, who has charged the individuals with practically every earth and animal liberation case left unsolved in the Northwest. Many of the charges, including Daniel's, are for cases whose statute of limitations were about to expire.

In order to help Daniel, his family and friends have created a support network (Family and Friends of Daniel McGowan) to assist in raising funds for Daniel's legal representation which is expected to be hundreds of thousands of dollars. We are asking friends and supporters to donate what they can to help Daniel's family with the legal bills.

Also, check out graphics, flyers and more ways to help here!

We strongly encourage anyone who has any information regarding this case to contact Daniel's legal team at:
Andrea Crabtree, Paralegal
Schroeter Goldmark Bender
810 Third Avenue, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98104
tel: 206-622-8000
fax: 206-682-2305
toll free: 800-809-2234
crabtree@sgb-law.com

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Email outreachfordaniel@yahoo.com for a list of events to attend in NYC and other cities in order to educate others on Daniel's case and gather support. If you know of any events that would be important to attend, please email us at outreachfordaniel@yahoo.com.

On behalf of Daniel, we thank you for your support.