Kelvin Mejia is a compassionate and brilliant individual in a dire situation. Falsely convicted of a crime, Kelvin was incarcerated in Kentucky, at The United States Penitentiary Big Sandy when he reached out to The Remedy Project. There he endured the harsh realities of solitary confinement. The Remedy Project effectively had Kelvin transferred to a new facility, and we are continuing with administrative remedies that demand a thorough investigation and disciplinary action against Warden Brewer at USP Sandy and Lieutenant Compton for their roles in writing false incident reports against him, placing him in solitary, and denying him access to reading materials and nutritious meals.
Violations of Civil Rights
Kelvin's civil rights were flagrantly violated. Targeted by both staff and fellow inmates due to a wrongfully classified sentence, Kelvin's life in solitary confinement was a daily ordeal of trauma and inhumane conditions. Witnessing stabbings and violent assaults has left him in a constant state of hypervigilance, fearing he could be the next victim. The psychological and emotional toll of such an environment is unimaginable.
Deplorable Living Conditions
The conditions at USP Big Sandy Penitentiary are nothing short of appalling. Kelvin and other incarcerated people are routinely served food contaminated with feces or expired and spoiled items, including condiments, syrup, spoiled potatoes, stale breakfast cakes, stale bread, and spoiled green beans. These conditions are not only unsanitary but also a blatant disregard for basic human dignity.
Kelvin was also being denied the 5 hours of recreation per week that he is entitled to, as well as access to the law library and book exchange program, under the pretext of the compound being on lockdown. These deprivations further exacerbate his suffering and hinder his ability to prepare his legal defense.
Retaliation and Continued Injustice
The Remedy Project has assisted Kelvin in filing three grievances (a BP8, BP9, BP10). He was successfully transferred to a new facility, USP Canann, as a result of our advocacy, but he has continued to face retaliation from staff. This systemic injustice must not be allowed to continue.
Kelvin's Determination and Resilience
Despite the adversity he faces, Kelvin has shown remarkable resilience. He has completed a culinary vocational course, taught himself technical analysis, and enrolled at Thomas Edison State University to study Managerial Accounting. He is dedicated to bettering himself and creating a foundation for his family's future, despite his wrongful conviction.
Adding to his trauma, Kelvin has been incarcerated since June 12, 2017, but his computation date began only on April 13, 2018, meaning 305 days have not been credited towards his sentence. The Bureau of Prisons is effectively trying to extend his incarceration beyond the judge's sentence, a clear miscarriage of justice.
Call to Action
Kelvin Mejia's case is a call to action for all who believe in justice and human dignity. No one should suffer as he has, and it is incumbent upon us to demand accountability and fair treatment from the Bureau of Prisons. Please stand with Kelvin Mejia and support The Remedy Project's efforts to secure justice for him and his family. Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to Kelvin and others in similar unjust circumstances.
Kelvin Mejia is a compassionate and brilliant individual in a dire situation. Falsely convicted of a crime, Kelvin was incarcerated in Kentucky, at The United States Penitentiary Big Sandy when he reached out to The Remedy Project. There he endured the harsh realities of solitary confinement. The Remedy Project effectively had Kelvin transferred to a new facility, and we are continuing with administrative remedies that demand a thorough investigation and disciplinary action against Warden Brewer at USP Sandy and Lieutenant Compton for their roles in writing false incident reports against him, placing him in solitary, and denying him access to reading materials and nutritious meals.
Violations of Civil Rights
Kelvin's civil rights were flagrantly violated. Targeted by both staff and fellow inmates due to a wrongfully classified sentence, Kelvin's life in solitary confinement was a daily ordeal of trauma and inhumane conditions. Witnessing stabbings and violent assaults has left him in a constant state of hypervigilance, fearing he could be the next victim. The psychological and emotional toll of such an environment is unimaginable.
Deplorable Living Conditions
The conditions at USP Big Sandy Penitentiary are nothing short of appalling. Kelvin and other incarcerated people are routinely served food contaminated with feces or expired and spoiled items, including condiments, syrup, spoiled potatoes, stale breakfast cakes, stale bread, and spoiled green beans. These conditions are not only unsanitary but also a blatant disregard for basic human dignity.
Kelvin was also being denied the 5 hours of recreation per week that he is entitled to, as well as access to the law library and book exchange program, under the pretext of the compound being on lockdown. These deprivations further exacerbate his suffering and hinder his ability to prepare his legal defense.
Retaliation and Continued Injustice
The Remedy Project has assisted Kelvin in filing three grievances (a BP8, BP9, BP10). He was successfully transferred to a new facility, USP Canann, as a result of our advocacy, but he has continued to face retaliation from staff. This systemic injustice must not be allowed to continue.
Kelvin's Determination and Resilience
Despite the adversity he faces, Kelvin has shown remarkable resilience. He has completed a culinary vocational course, taught himself technical analysis, and enrolled at Thomas Edison State University to study Managerial Accounting. He is dedicated to bettering himself and creating a foundation for his family's future, despite his wrongful conviction.
Adding to his trauma, Kelvin has been incarcerated since June 12, 2017, but his computation date began only on April 13, 2018, meaning 305 days have not been credited towards his sentence. The Bureau of Prisons is effectively trying to extend his incarceration beyond the judge's sentence, a clear miscarriage of justice.
Call to Action
Kelvin Mejia's case is a call to action for all who believe in justice and human dignity. No one should suffer as he has, and it is incumbent upon us to demand accountability and fair treatment from the Bureau of Prisons. Please stand with Kelvin Mejia and support The Remedy Project's efforts to secure justice for him and his family. Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to Kelvin and others in similar unjust circumstances.
