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Statement from Jock Palfreeman on his appeal

Earlier this week in a Bulgarian court Jock Palfreeman lost his appeal against a 20-year prison sentence for murder. (See Dr Simon Palfreeman’s Closing Summary for more details on his defence.) The following statement from Jock is published as is: … Continue reading

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Free Jock Palfreeman! January 2011 Update

In Sofia, Bulgaria, Jock Palfreeman‘s appeal hearings have finally, after having begun in October 2010, ended. The court, in its wisdom, has decided to delay its final decision until some point in the next 30 days (see below). There were … Continue reading

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Jock Palfreeman : November 2010 Update

Update : Court unable to make final ruling on Jock Palfreeman case, Boel Eriksson, The Mosman Daily | Family pleased at Bulgaria killing appeal, The Sydney Morning Herald (AAP) | Appeal hears Bulgaria stabbing was self defence, ABC (AM) | … Continue reading

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International Week of Solidarity with Jock Palfreeman: October, 2010

Bulgaria: Racism, injustice lead to murder conviction Neville Spencer Green Left Weekly October 10, 2010 In December 2009, a Bulgarian court convicted 23-year-old Australian Jock Palfreeman of the murder of 20-year-old Bulgarian man Andrey Monov, who died of a knife … Continue reading

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Jock Palfreeman : February 2010 Update : Two Years in Isolation?

I’ve just received news that Jock Palfreeman, the Australian anti-fascist who is currently serving a 20 year prison term in Sofia, Bulgaria (for murder and attempted murder: see freejock.net for details on his case) has been placed in isolation. Isolation … Continue reading

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Jock Palfreeman : January 2010 Update

I’ve been meaning to post a little moar about Jock for some weeks now, but yesterday I got a letter from him — oddly enough, only hours after I sent Jock a postcard — so I thought I might post … Continue reading

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Jock Palfreeman is FAB

Almost a month ago now (November 24), someone — presumably a member of the Bulgarian Anarchist Federation / Federation of Anarchists of Bulgaria (FAB) — saw fit to comment on my blog. This was in response to a post I … Continue reading

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Jock Palfreeman : Guilty.

UPDATE OCTOBER 2019 : Almost 10 years later, Jock remains in prison, despite having won parole in September 2019. minus two Even moar meeja: Bulgarian court sentences Australian to 20 years, Malcolm Brown and Ari Sharp (and AAP), The Age, … Continue reading

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Jock Palfreeman : November 24, 2009 Update

Jock Palfreeman (above, photographed in 2006) is a 23 year old Australian currently in prison in Sofia, Bulgaria. He is undergoing trial on charges of murder and attempted murder after an encounter with a gang of 16 far-right football hooligans. … Continue reading

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November 30, 2009 : International Day of Justice for Jock Palfreeman

Monday, November 30, 2009 1:00pm – 3:00pm Sofia, Canberra, Athens, London Jock Palfreeman is a 23 year old Australian currently in prison in Sofia, Bulgaria. He is undergoing trial on charges of murder and attempted murder after an encounter with … Continue reading

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