Mumia Abu-Jamal Eyesight: Prisoner Medical Care Protest
- This is a segment of a radio show (likely Democracy Now!
- * the March: A group, including Larry Hamm, has completed a 100+ mile march too advocate for Mumia Abu-Jamal's freedom and adequate medical care.
- * Mumia Abu-Jamal: The prisoner at the center of the discussion.
Summary of the Dialog:
This is a segment of a radio show (likely Democracy Now! given the hosts Amy Goodman and Juan gonzález) discussing the case of Mumia abu-Jamal, a long-time political prisoner. Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
* the March: A group, including Larry Hamm, has completed a 100+ mile march too advocate for Mumia Abu-Jamal’s freedom and adequate medical care.
* Demands: The marchers are calling for:
* Mumia’s freedom and the freedom of all political prisoners.
* Urgent surgery and medical treatment for Mumia, specifically for his worsening eye conditions.
* Humane treatment for all prisoners, especially the aging prison population.
* Medical Neglect: Mumia is suffering from glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, conditions that could lead to permanent blindness if untreated. His access to specialist care is being deliberately limited by Wellpath, the contracted healthcare provider, to save money. They initially delayed treatment for Hepatitis C, which may have contributed to his current eye problems.
* Systemic Issue: The issue isn’t just about Mumia. Noelle Hanrahan argues that Wellpath routinely denies prisoners necessary care to cut costs.
* DA Krasner’s Inaction: Despite evidence uncovered by his own office revealing bias in Mumia’s original trial, Philadelphia’s District attorney Larry Krasner has not reopened the case. He faces political pressure and legal challenges related to the case.
Key People Involved:
* Mumia Abu-Jamal: The prisoner at the center of the discussion.
* Larry Hamm: A marcher who participated in the 100+ mile protest.
* Noelle Hanrahan: Mumia’s lawyer and founder of Prison Radio, providing updates on his case.
* Amy Goodman & Juan González: The radio show hosts.
* Larry Krasner: Philadelphia’s District Attorney.
* Wellpath: The contracted healthcare provider for prisons, accused of denying adequate care to save money.