Somerville, NJ – John Wilson is facing a nightmare scenario: Living with Multiple Sclerosis and without health care he is facing 15-35 years in state prison for growing just seventeen cannabis plants.
Outrage has been generated by the overzealous prosecution on the part of the state Attorney General’s office. John is charged under felony drug manufacturing statues meant for kingpins and not personal use. The final straw came when the judge in the trial refused to let John even mention to the jury that he has MS.
NORML-New Jersey joined with the CMMNJ in rally to support John 12/14 as jury selection got underway at the Somerset County Courthouse. Although the rally was a success, John continues to face a frightening sentence as the trial moves ahead.
Below is video news from WPVI-TV Channel 6 in Philadelphia. Anne Davis and Jim Miller are both featured in the piece, they are both on the NORML NJ Board of Directors. Much of the NORML-NJ Board was present, including: Fred DiMaria, Nicole DiMaria, Kristine Schroeder, Jeff Glock, Jim Miller, Ken Wolski and Chris Goldstein.
Thanks to everyone who attended the rally! Please send an online letter to Governor Corzine and Attorney General Milgram.
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