Ladislav is a Slovakian animal rights supporter imprisoned in the
aftermath of an explosion in front of a McDonald’s on December 28,
2011. There were no injuries as a result of the incident. Actions that
cause property damage, and explicitly avoid harming anyone, have been
used in non-violent direct actions claimed by the Animal Liberation
Front to promote awareness of the suffering of other species.
Ladislav was arrested on January 1, 2012. Originally sentenced
to 25 years in 2014, in 2016 his case was returned to the district
court, the 'terrorism' charges were dropped, and he was resentenced to
23.5 years. It was appealed and he was resentenced again in 2017 to 10
years. In the latest ruling in early 2018, his sentence was extended
by 2 years bringing the total sentence to 12 years.
Finally, his release date is right around the corner! It is
expected he will be freed on or close to January 1, 2024. Ladislav has
not been able to work or raise many funds since his incarceration and
his family incurred significant expenses paying for his legal
representation on the successful appeal. All donations will be sent to
Ladislav to help him with basic expenses adjusting to life outside of
prison and welcome him back with his family and community. Thank you
for your generosity!
