Imprisoned in the United States since 2001 for criminal activities, Joseph “Shine White” Stewart became politically active in prison and is known for his activism and efforts to organize and raise awareness about prison conditions and prisoners’ rights.
On October 7, he was transferred from Foothills prison to Marion prison because of his activism. Upon arrival, he was restrained, tear-gassed, tasered in the face, and beaten by guards, suffering injuries to his shoulder and ribs. This is in addition to existing injuries inflicted by guards at Foothills, for which he has been denied medical care, on top of the ongoing medical neglect of his pre-existing chronic health conditions.
In response, Shine began a hunger strike on October 11, grew weaker by the day, and was transferred to the hospital on October 28. He is demanding to be transferred out of the jurisdiction of the Western Regional Director, LaDonna Browning, whom he holds responsible for this increased repression, and to receive proper medical care. He is asking supporters to intensify their appeals.
Source: https://secoursrouge.org/usa-le-prisonnier-politique-joseph-shine-white-stewart-en-greve-de-la-faim/