News
24th August 2007
Freedom! – for now...
On 10th August David was released from coercive detention. He is not allowed to leave Switzerland, though. A hearing will follow, but the date is still written in the stars. The call for donations is still up – the fight has not been won yet.
If you want to follow the latest developments, please visit the SMCS forum. Thank you all for your support during the hard time!
11th August 2007
Book, Detention, Birthday
During his long stay in jail, David did put a book to paper, which has been translated into a digital form by hard-working helpers. "Limash Balaganta – Die Gantisten" is the title. At present, only the German release is available, but an English translation will follow.
Sadly, there are no news about a possible hearing or even discharge of David. Recently, he "was allowed" to visit the pastor of the jail, who could not believe that someone is imprisoned on remand for such a long time due to the holy mushrooms. The pastor read "Limash Balaganta" and asked for further discussion with David.
On 31st August, David will, with a high probability, spend his birthday in jail. Again. Please send him your best wishes!
7th September 2006
Detention conditions
As Davids wife told, she und their children stopped visiting David the end of July, because the discrimination und circumstances were very encumbering for the children and David and the visitations did not lead anywhere, except for tears. They have been hassled and David has been exhibited in chains like a felon.
David works intensely on the translation, including own comments, of John M. Allegros book "The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross." He wants to create a "bible" for all German speaking friends of the mushroom this way.
The third request for release was denied the end of August.
1st September 2006
Donations account
An account for financing expert opinions has been set up. The details are listed on the "What to do now?" page.
31st August 2006
Birthday
David came into this world, 37 years ago today. Please send your congratulations to the known address.
23rd August 2006
Hunger strike ended, Extradition
David ended his hunger strike after one month, beeing physically und mentally in good condition. The medical monitoring on the part of his keepers has been reduced to a minimum during that time.
He has now been told officially, that the US Department of Justice is interested in his extradition to the USA.
26th July 2006
David goes on hunger strike
There's nothing new below the sun. A fixed date for discharge or trial is not in sight after 48 days of captivity. To call heightened attention to his situation, David decided to go on hunger strike from now on.
12th July 2006
First possibility of visitation
The first time, Davids wife and children had the chance of a visit. The authorities still fear the eventuality, he could disturb the running investigations.
8th June 2006
Detention of Pastor David
Thursday, 8 o'clock, David Schlesinger has been arrested by Swiss officials in the Hexenhotel, Eywald. Computers, miscellaneous documents, as well as all cash have been seized. The operation of the hotel cannot be continued, due to the suspension of funds.
The hotel already opened its doors on 24th December 2005, after informing all relevant authorities about Davids activities. The relationship to the local police has always been trouble-free and amicable.