Jaan Laaman
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Jaan Karl Laaman (born March 21, 1948)[1] is an Estonia-born American political activist, most known for his conviction and imprisonment related to various charges including a 1982 attempted murder of a police officer. [2] He was a member of the United Freedom Front.[3]
Laaman grew up in
Laaman served a major portion of a 53-year prison sentence for his role in the bombings of United States government buildings while a member of the United Freedom Front, an American leftist group in the 1980s.[5]
In the 1960s, Laaman worked in
He facilitated youth development in the
He was eventually caught with several other members of the United Freedom Front, referred to as the Ohio 7, including leader
In 1977, an important New Hampshire State Supreme Court case was won by Laaman.
Laaman was released on May 15, 2021.[8]
Writings
- Jan Laaman (Contr. Author) "This Country Must Change: Essays on the Necessity of Revolution in the USA" (Arissa Media Group, 2009). ISBN 978-0-9742884-7-5.
References
- ^ "LAAMAN, JAAN KARL | Jericho Movement". www.thejerichomovement.com.
- ISBN 978-0-8247-7814-9.
- Penn State Press. Archived from the originalon 2023-05-25. Retrieved February 9, 2010.
- ^ "Death". December 16, 2011.
- ^ "Case-Study: The United Freedom Front".
- ^ Laaman v. Helgemoe, 437 F. Supp. 269 (NH 1977).
- ^ Laanan v Helgemoe, casetext.com. Accessed August 29, 2022.
- ^ "Inmate Locator". bop.gov. Retrieved August 29, 2022.