Free Rob Will!
Free Rob Will!
An innocent man on Texas Death Row
HI, MY NAME IS ROB WILL
In an environment designed to destroy the mind, body, spirit and soul I strive to live a fulfilling and creative life. I would like to invite you into my world -you very well may be surprised by the experience... My writings can be found on my Blog and Writings page.
I hope you will take the time to read these few short paragraphs below.
In December of 2000, at the age of 22, I was charged with capital murder of a police officer.
After a ridiculously unfair trial I was sentenced to death by a Harris County (Houston) judge and sent to death row. I am completely innocent and I am sure anyone who takes the time to look into my case will come to that same conclusion.
A few quick facts about my case: I was handcuffed when the shooting occurred. The officer radio logs confirm this fact. The actual shooter, who is the son of a well-known and well-connected police officer, has confessed to the crime numerous times. Various scientific evidence points to my innocence as well. I had court-appointed lawyers so, of course, this evidence was not used or not used properly at my trial.
My dad was murdered when I was younger, and I don’t have any other family to help me with anything. The way the Texas appeals are now handled I may only have 1 to 2 years left to live if I don’t get some help soon. My main appeal has already been denied, so my time is running very short. Plus, my case is being pushed through especially fast.
When my dad died a part of me died with him. I have a beautiful son and I don’t want him to go through the same terrible pain of losing his father. If anyone can offer any help at all please contact me. You can send an email to me, which will be forwarded using the contact info box within this site. I especially need legal and fundraising help.
Here’s a little more about myself: I am 30 years old, 6ft. 2 in. in height, and about 200 lbs. I have dark-green/blue-grey eyes and blonde hair. I am totally addicted to reading and the subject matter varies: Classic Literature, History, Symbology, Psychology, Adventure, Philosophy, Socio-politics, Mythology, etc. I read everyone from Nietzsche to Anne Rice. I also absolutely love music, art, and nature.
Right now, I am on the disciplinary pod for actively organizing and protesting the oppressive conditions we live under. I’ve been tear-gassed, beat down, and put on every type of restriction available.
They’ve tried every tactic known but I’m still fighting for prisoner rights. I strongly believe that inaction is the face of injustice in direct consent.
Peace, love and strength,
Rob
RECENT NEWS
February 1, 2012
Friends in IDAHO! Connie K Sales Art send us this message
January 24, 2012
It's official --- ROB IS BACK ON LEVEL 1 -- FINALLY!
January 21, 2012
Cyclical Mindtrip I, II and III by Rob Will
JANUARY 18, 2012
URGENT CASE UPDATE: Motion Denied for Rob Will. His case is now facing the 5th Circuit with NO lawyer.
January 5, 2012
Christmas With Malcom X and Jesus by Rob Will
We are very happy to announce Two upcoming events for Rob Will:
*Rob's first art exhibition! ROB WILL: FREE! in
KUKUUN Hamburg: http://kukuun.wordpress.com/
Vernissage: Friday, January 27 2012 7:30 p.m.
Closing: Friday, February 10, 2012.
*Never Alone Night! Solidarity Concert for Rob Will February 4 ,2012. Liége, Belgium.
December 21, 2011
New Art Piece Vinny Van: Every True Artist Possesses at Least a Touch of Madness -As of today I've been locked up exactly 11 years.
December 15, 2011
With Extreme Malice by Rob Will
December 13, 2011
An Urgent Call for Solidarity: A Life and Death Situation by Rob Will
Novemeber 30, 2011
Riot Grenades, Tear Gas and Inedible Pancakes. November 18, 2011 update by Rob Will
24, 2011
Live, Breathe, Overcome and Create, The World Of Orwellian Doublethink and A Nietzsche Jazz Experiment. Letter to a Compañera in Germany by Rob Will in his Blog section
November 3, 2011
"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." November 1, 2011 Visit with Rob by Dawn Bremer
October 25, 2011
Slipped Through the Loophole. October 24, 2011 Visit With Rob by Dawn Bremer
October 22, 2011
The evidentiary hearing was held last October 19 and the witnesses' testimony held up well under cross examination. The judge adjourned the hearing without issuing a ruling, but is taking everything under advisement and will issue his ruling at a later time. Everyone involved did a great job and it was wonderful to see Rob. Thank you all for your love, support, and positive energy throughout -- it was very appreciated.
October 16th, 2011
PRESS RELEASE: Evidentiary Hearing Granted to Evaluate New Evidence Regarding the Actual Innocence of Robert Gene Will
October 15, 2011
"The Labyrinth to Robert Will" and "Love Cannot be Banned" by Eleonora Poggio
October 10, 2011
In the Spirit of Free Thought by Rob Will and Through the Looking Glass. October 7, 2011 Visit with Rob by Dawn Bremer
October 1, 2011
I Stand With Rob Will. Will You? September 30, 2011 Visit With Rob by Dawn Bremer
September 24, 2011
Steven Woods: Unwilling To Be Murdered by Rob Will & From the Pain, Strength Emerges. September 23, 2011 Visit With Rob by Dawn Bremer
September 14, 2011
Now Is the Time. September 13, 2011 Visit With Rob by Dawn Bremer
September 11, 2011
Friends, we have great news to share. The court has ordered an evidentiary hearing for Rob's case. We will tell you the details as soon as we know them. Join us in the struggle to save Rob's life, together we can make it happen!
September 3, 2011
Three new updates in Rob's blog: "Death and Delusion of a Gangster Preacher", "Reason Two of Ten To Support Steven Woods: Because His Family Loves Him" and "Reason Three Of Ten To Support Steven Woods: Because I Once Saved His Life"
August 29, 2011
Reason One of Ten to Support Steven Woods: Because He Makes Great Fire Dragons by Rob Will in his blog
August 24, 2011
Libérez Robert Will! Solidarity video in French.
August 20, 2011
Know Dedication. Live Dedication and We Will not Be Silent by Rob Will can be read in his Blog
August 4, 2011
"Lovely Solidarity" by Rob Will in his Blog
August 2, 2011
"Pulse Of Life: A Free-form Jazz Interpretation" new update on Rob's blog
August 1, 2011
Check out the pictures from the benefit concert in Substanz-Leipzig, Germany!
July 31, 2011
The Battle of Love over Hate by Rob Will in his Blog
July 22, 2011
We have added a new painting made by Rob. The name and the measures are still pending.
July 13, 2007
"The Posibility of Profound Change" a letter to Rais Bhuiyan by Rob Will
June 11, 2011
A DEATH WARRANT AND AN EXECUTION: REFLECTIONS. Letter to a Friend in Austria by Rob Will in his blog
May 30, 2011
Interview With Hunger Striker Steven Woods
by Rob Will
May 29, 2011
"Truth In the Midst Of a Battle Zone" Rob's newst protest update available in his blog & writings
May 28, 2011
Refusing to Give In to Oppression by Rob Will in his Blog section
May 27, 2011
Designing a Theater Of Resistance:
Preliminary Steps new protest update by Rob Will in his Blog & Writings
May 24, 2011
Changing Prison Conditions from the Outside by Rob Will in his Blog & Writings
April 30, 2011
Protest Update 4.25.11 by Rob Will and James Broadnax in Rob's Blog
April 25, 2011
Watch Phil Smith's and Scotty Warren new solidarity videos for Rob's campaign
April 24, 2011
Dossier de Presse en Français Press kit auf Deutsch
April 21, 2011
"I have been viciously and violently assaulted... I have been attacked without any provocation whatsoever in a very extreme psychologically violent manner." Rob Will, 4-15-11 New update up in his blog. This update is available Français and Deutsch
April 16, 2011
New Update "Solidarity Fast" by Rob Will in his Blog
April 15, 2011
Watch Sammy Hernandez video in support of Rob Will
April 11, 2011
Jetzt auch alles in deutscher Sprache unter dem Welcome-Button
March 23, 2011
Join Rob's campaign! Solidarity video for Rob Will
by Brit Schulte
March 20, 2011
"Klimt, Mahler, Nietzche and Anti-Semitism. Letter To a Friend In France" by Rob Will in his Blog and Writings section
March 14, 2011
Check Out our new Brochures!
March 11, 2011
We just receive this message from Rob's legal team: "The judge issued an order today in Robert's case. He has scheduled an oral argument for March 29 regarding the procedural issues related to the eyewitness affidavit." The fight is not over but this is a huge step forward for Rob!
March 9, 2011
A disturbing paragraph of a letter Rob wrote recently
February 25
New update by Rob Will "How do I describe it" it's up in his blog & writings
February 23
Seize the Time From Wretched Uncertainty by Rob Will in his Blog & Writings
February 20
We have posted a new update by Rob Will: "The Essence Of Radical Creativity"
February 17, 2011
"I Must Fight. Anything Less Is Treason To Humanity" New update by Rob Will on his Blog & Writings section
February 16, 2011
We experienced some troubles with our "Info about rob's case" section but now it's updated.
February 15, 2011
"When Stones Lose Their Heaviness" new update by Rob Will in his Blog & Writings
February 12, 2011
New Update by Rob Will "The Devouring Darkness" in his Blog & Writings section
February 7, 2011
CEDP's 'New Abolitionist' highlights Rob's case! Read the article HERE
February 4, 2011
New update by Rob Will "The Great Divining Rod" in his Blog & Writings section
November 28, 2010
New art piece added to Rob's art section "Cyclical Mindtrip III: LRBJ Brain Worlds Voyage
on the Bifrost"
November 25, 2010
YONI PUJA-YONY MUDRA II. (Color Theory Remix)
New art piece added in Rob's Art section
November 18, 2010
Rob's statement read at the 11th Anual March to Abolish the Death Penalty
New art piece in Rob's art section: "Cyclical Mindtrip:
Subterranean Fire -Eta Carina Nebula" and "The Heart of the Middle East"
New art piece added "Book of the Damned" in Rob´s Art section
New Update "Rise Above the Wretchedness" by Rob Will in his Blog Section
10-15-2010
We have added NEW Information about Rob's Case
10-15-2010
Check Out Rob's New Art Section!
We'll be adding more pieces during the coming weeks
10-12-2010
New Videos!
Kelly Booker Explains Rob's case and Gloria Rubac explains the Death Penalty and the conditions in Texas Death Row
08-24-2010 Message by Rob Will in his Blog
New Update "To Fight to Live" written by Rob Will in his Blog
Emergency Situation by Robert Will
GROUNDBREAKING UPDATE!
New Witness Supports Rob Will's Innocence Claim. A witness has come forward with a sworn affidavit for Rob’s case. Read the details HERE
4-18-2010
My First Completed Sociology Lesson & Question Number 5 by Rob Will in his Blog
03-25-2010
Poetry Project Session IV: Haki R. Madhubuti
by Rob Will
03-23-2010
Symposium With Dr. Wesley Stevens:
Living Gently In a Violent World by Stanley Hauerwas and Jean Vanier by Rob Will
03-11-2010
I Love Jewish Folks: Happy, Happy Hanukkah! Written 12.12.09 in Rob's DR Diary
03-09-2010
A New Yoga Discovery, Handel’s Messiah, Gift Giving In Prison and a Nice Dream: Merry Christmas! by Rob Will on his death row diary
02-25-10
Poetry Project Week II. Old White Men: Bulfinch’s Greek and Roman Mythology and Poetry Project Week III. Mario Benedetti by Rob Will on his Death Row Diary
02-10-10
Poetry Project by Rob Will on his DR Diary
We have just received the update that Rob has a crucial case hearing on March 30th, 2010. We are asking you to make whatever contribution you are able to give to help raise much needed funds for legal support. Please donate now, every dollar counts! Detailed Information can be read on the Urgent Help Needed section
02-09-10
My First Taste of Yoga
by Rob Will in his death Row Diary
We have just received the update that Rob has a crucial case hearing on March 30th, 2010. We are asking you to make whatever contribution you are able to give to help raise much needed funds for legal support. Please donate now, every dollar counts!
In the Midst of Chaos and
Great Despisers of Books
by Rob Will in his Death Row Diary
Ms. Smith’s Evil, continued by Rob Will in his Death Row Diary
01-11-10
Video interview with Rob as a contributor of the book "Upon This Chessboard of Nights and Days: Voices from Texas Death Row"
01-08-10
I Need Help With Typing Badly by Rob Will
12-14-09
Read Crazy Mike (Gerald Elderridge)
and Danielle Simpson’s Execution Date
updates in Rob's Death Row Diary
11-6-09
"Reg Was Executed Yesterday"
and new updates
In Rob's Death Row Diary
10-23-09
"Solidarity Call for Reg"
In Rob's Death Row Diary
Read Rob's latest updates
including "Steve Moody's Murder"
URGENT!!! Support DRIVE co-founder
Reginald Blanton
who has an execution date
set to October 27,2009
October 15, 2009
Read Rob's New Updates
Including: Labor Day
October 05, 2009
Read Rob's New Updates
Including: The Troy Davis
Supreme Court Ruling
September 15, 2009
Update "A Lifestyle of Action"
in Rob's Death Row Diary
September 11, 2009
New Update from July 30, 2009
in Rob's Death Row Diary
September 8, 2009
New Update from July 28, 2009
in Rob's Death Row Diary
New Update from March 17
in Rob's Death Row Diary
New update from February 2
in Rob's Death Row Diary
We have added two new updates
written on January
7th and 9th in Rob's Diary
Remaining Positive In The Midst of Extreme Negativity by Rob Will
New article: First Day of Yule/ Winter Solstice
in Rob's Death Row Diary
On the Case of Troy Davis by Rob Will
in his Death Row Diary
We have a new zine!
Check it out and download it here
November 4
New picture of Rob's taken on October 2008
June 25
New interview with Rob Will "The Death Row Resisters" by Ragina Johnson
May 24
New Update from Rob Will "A Prisoner was Murdered on the Unit Yesterday" in his Death Row Diary Section
New video: Rob Will's statement on DRIVE in the voice of Yusef Saalam at Socialist Conference 2007
New poem "Love" by Rob Will in his Poetry section
Witchcountry releases "Free Rob Will" song. Click HERE to listen to it!
A Close Friend Committed Suicide Yesterday in Rob's Death Row Diary
New update from Rob Will "A Typical Day on Texas Death Row" in his Death Row Diary section
Check Out Rob's New Zine! Download it and help us to spread the word!
October 20, 2007
ALL OUT FOR THE MARCH TO STOP EXECUTIONS!
By Rob Will in his DR Diary
Physical Protesting for Kenneth has Begun! New protest update by Rob Will in his Death Row Diary
New update written on July 10 by Rob Will available in his Death Row Diary
Rob's birthday is on June 29! Send him a greeting card to:
Robert Will-999402
Polunsky Unit
3872 FM 350 S.
Livingston, TX 77351
USA
*New essay "Iraq and the Hood" (revisited) by Rob Will in his Death Row Diary
*News about Rob's case in his Death Row Diary
*New protest update from March 28 in Rob´s Death Row Diary
*New protest update from March 27 in Rob's Death Row diary
*Two new protest updates by Robert Will in his Death Row Diary from March 23 and 24, 2007
*New article DRIVE: Our Movement by Robert Will in his Death Row Diary
*DRIVE: Nuestro movimiento disponible en español
*New protest update from February 4 in Rob's Death Row Diary
*Three new updates in Rob's Death Row Diary from January 14, 18 & 20
*New protest update in Rob's Death Row Diary from Jan, 10
*New Hunger Strike on Texas Death Row by Kelly Booker available here
*New struggle update in Rob's Death Row Diary
*D.R.I.V.E Movement News Release & article Prisoner Hunger Strike! by Abigail Fisher available HERE
*The hunger strike at the Polunsky Unit has begun! Visit www.drivemovement.org to get more information
*New Rob's Use of Force Video (UFV) section that includes the video recorded August 22, 2006
*Read the transcription of
the KPFT Radio-Houston Indymedia interview with DRIVE's representative in the US Bryan McCann HERE
*New Update from Rob Will in his Death Row diary
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As the holidays approach, we'd like to encourage people to send Rob a holiday greeting or postcard. They can be sent directly to:
Robert Will #999402
Polunsky Unit
3872 FM 350 South
Livingston, TX 77351
Or you can send him a message or comment through his message board or my space profile that will be mailed to him in time for New Years.
Everyone can use a pick-me-up during the holidays. Please take a minute to let Rob know you support his struggle .
in solidarity,
Rob Will Defense
Free Rob Will
*New Update from Rob Will in his death row diary
DRIVE Movement's news release available in section Media --> Articles 3
New Struggle Update from Robert Will telling us how inmates have coughed up blood because new tear gas granates have been used against inmates.
Rob's letter contains two more updates from our comrades from Anarchy in Chains Richard Cobb and Steven Moody, current hunger strikers on Texas Death Row. They tell us about their struggle on their 9th day on strike.
Read more in Rob's Death Row Diary!
Travis runnels # 999505
Steven Woods # 999427
Richard Cobb # 999467
Kevin Watts # 999456
Justin Hall # 999497
Stephen Moody # 999076
have announced they will be on hunger strike from October 8, 2006 to January 6, 2007. Show your solidarity and spread their voices. Please visit: www.anarchyinchains.com
or contact: admin@anarchyinchains.com
3 new PROTEST UPDATES from Rob Will in his Death Row Diary
-August 31, 2006
-September 7, 2006
-September 12, 2006
-Listen to an interview that Black News made to Charles Perroud (an activist of the DRIVE movement)
http://cleveland.indymedia.org/news/2006/09/21967.php
3 new PROTEST UPDATES in Rob's Death Row Diary:
-August 25 to August 27, 2006
-August 28 to August 29, 2006
-August 30, 2006
Two new protest updates from Rob in his Death Row Diary!
September 3, 2006
Robert physically protested against the execution of Hasan Shakur (Derrick Frazier) murdered by the state of Texas 31-08-2006
August 24, 2006
New protest update in Rob's
Death Row Diary
August 23, 2006
NEWS RELEASE: D.R.I.V.E. is successfully reaching out to death row prisoners calling on them "not to walk their own murder"
Posted in Rob's Death Row Diary
3 New updates in Rob's Death Row Diary. Take a look!
-May Day, May 1, 2006
- R.I.P 50-50, June 21, 2006
- R.I.P Creeper G., June 6, 2006
We have heard from Rob that there's a big pacific protest which should have started on August the 10th in Polunsky Unit, TX
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New Poem by Rob
The Prelude:
Young Freedom In Chains
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Visit The DRIVE's website at www.drivemovement.org to watch his Use of Force video and witness how Rob was gassed 3 times with chemical agents by a 6-man extraction team while he was holding a non-violent demonstration for the inmates basic human rights!
Take Action! Sign the various petitions to
demand inmates basic human RIGHTS!
CONTACT US
WE NEED YOUR URGENT HELP!
Robert's last real appeal was denied on May 25th, 2010. He needs all the help he can get. You can help us save his life! Please visit Rob's facebook or send us an email at freerobwill@gmail.com and get involved in his fight for justice.
Donate Now to help raise much needed funds for legal support. Robert needs your support today!
Submit your donations to:
lethalinjustice@gmail.com
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