Apr 27, 2010
John Wilson, MS, multiple sclerosis, New Jersey, victim
The multiple sclerosis patient in New Jersey who was sentenced to five years in prison for growing marijuana plants and has been incarcerated since March may be released today while he appeals his case.
A state appellate court ruled yesterday that John Wilson, who says he used marijuana to treat his condition, should be released on bail.
From MyCentralJersey.com:
“Family and supporters were optimistic, but pointed out that John spent three weeks in the Somerset County Jail, then a week in a Trenton [transfer] facility and had just been moved to a state prison complex in southern New Jersey. Some were growing concerned over his health.”
Two state senators have asked New Jersey’s governor to pardon Wilson, in part because the state passed a medical marijuana law during the course of his trial.