On July 21, 2025—after a month-long federal manhunt—Jakhi McCray turned himself in to the New York Police Department (NYPD). Jakhi stands accused of setting fire to 10 NYPD cars and faces a 5 to 20-year federal prison sentence. In this episoide, Jakhi comes on Outlaw from house arrest, along with Octo, a member of his support crew, to talk about his experience facing repression and lessons learned.
At the end of episode, Jazz from the Xinachtli Freedom Committee offers important updates on Chicano political prisoner Xinachtli's rapidly declining medical condition and what support is needed.
Xinachtli
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https://www.instagram.com/freexinachtlinow/
Jakhi
https://www.linktr.ee/jakhisolidarity
https://www.instagram.com/jakhisolidarity/
MDC (Metropolitan Detention Center) Solidarity
https://www.instagram.com/mdc_solidarity/
Read: Muslim Men Rounded Up and Tortured Post-9/11 at MDC
Tarek
https://www.instagram.com/freetarekbazrouk/
Casey
https://www.instagram.com/freecaseynow/
Shine
https://www.givesendgo.com/supportshinewhite
https://www.instagram.com/shinewhitesupport/
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Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)
Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.
Cover Image by Mon M.
