Writ of Habeas Corpus Filed and Denied!

    During the week of  June 2, the family of Melvin Davis and LiCurtis Davis  filed a Writ of Habeas Corpus with the North Carolina Supreme Court. The document states that both men have been unlawfully, illegally and continually incarcerated since March 17, 2011. The charge of Contempt of Court order demanded they tear down their homes and be charged with trespassing on property that has been in their family for generations.

    Within days after filing, the writ was denied by the high court. The family believes that justice has not been served and will continue to fight for the freedom of Melvin and LiCurtis.

    The family’s first concern is for the health and safety of the Mr. Reels and Mr. Davis who have not been outdoors since 2011. Their health has deteriorated while being inhumanely detained in a jail designed for short-term incarnation with limited medical treatment and exercise.

Christmas Card Campaign kicks off!

Please send a SUPPORTIVE Christmas card THIS WEEK to the Reels brothers who have not been outside in almost four years. Please show your support for two brothers who have been jailed on a trespassing charge and are fighting for land which has been in their family for nearly 100 years.

Melvin Davis and LiCurtis Reels

Carteret County Jail

P.O. Box 239

Beaufort, NORTH CAROLINA 28516

Peaceful March in Beaufort, NC: Request Release of the Reels Brothers!

http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_1e692bac-8896-11e4-974e-33f61012ffa2.html

March for the Reels Brothers!

Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 12:00 noon
Beaufort Court House, 318 Craven Street
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
(Date Correction)

Let's come together to release Melvin Davis and LiCurtis Reels who have been imprisoned for nearly 4 years on a Contempt of Court charge. They have not been outside during their incarceration. They are being held in a jail which is designed for short-term confinement, and we are not sure if they are receiving proper medical treatment.  This property dispute is complicated, their well-being is not. We ask that they be released with ankle monitors! Please join us!

Marching for Freedom! Join us!

http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_251b9e30-7b03-11e4-bef5-efb9aea14f3a.html

Support for the Reels Brothers!

http://raycomgroup.worldnow.com/story/27483392/civil-rights-group-aims-to-get-beaufort-brothers-out-of-jail

Jay Price writes

For two Carteret County men, waterfront land is worth nearly three years in jail

Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/12/14/3457617/for-two-carteret-county-men-waterfront.html#storylink=cpy

 http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/12/14/3457617/for-two-carteret-county-men-waterfront.html