I had hoped since my last post about Eric and the grave injustice that has befallen him to be telling you that his appeal was successful and that he was returning home. Sadly, that is not the case.

For those of you just learning of Eric’s conviction in Nicaragua for a murder the evidence proves he could not have committed, he continues to languish in a Nicaraguan prison awaiting the results of his appeal. While Nicaraguan law requires a ruling within thirty days on all appeals, Eric’s has yet to see the light of day after some seven months! His health is suffering and now there is talk of moving him to another cell block, one housing convicted criminals who have lost their appeals. Should they do so, another violation of Nicaraguan law, his safety will be in jeopardy.

The one shining light in Eric’s life has been the love and support of his family and the growing international legion of friends who work tirelessly for his release. Eric has been writing letters from his cell, a privilege he may soon lose or that may be curtailed. Take a few minutes to read some of them which have been published on the Friends of Eric Volz website.

You’ve heard of Americans being unjustly thrown into prisons in third world countries and never seen again. Don’t let that become Eric’s fate. You can help by going to the website, learning about his case, perhaps donating some money to help in his legal defense and, of equal importance, by contacting your elected officials and demanding that our government intervene on Eric’s behalf. Here again are links to your congressional representatives:

Senators

Congresspersons

You don’t often get an opportunity to step up to the plate to right a wrong. This is your chance. Take it.