Letter Update From Wade
Our team recently received an update from Wade, and we wanted to share the main points so everyone has a clear understanding of his current situation.
Although Wade was removed from disciplinary confinement status on May 18, he explained that he is still housed in the same solitary confinement setting he has been in since arriving at the prison. He remains in his cell 24 hours a day and has not been moved into a regular housing block. The main difference now is that he can purchase food items through commissary again, he has his television back in his cell, and he is allowed to use the telephone once a month.
This is important to clarify because being “off confinement” does not mean his living conditions have fully changed. According to Wade, his confinement status changed, but his physical housing situation has stayed the same. Wade also shared that because of the attention surrounding him and the issues he has experienced inside the prison, he does not believe it would be wise for him to be placed into a general population block without the situation being carefully reviewed first. He stated that this is something his attorneys would need to review and address specifically for his circumstances.
Wade also mentioned that his prisoner rights attorney, Ms. Elizabeth Buchanan, was expected to file a motion regarding his inmate tablet access. According to Wade’s letter, he was told a ruling could take up to one year, though it may also be decided sooner.
At this time, we are sharing this as an update from Wade’s letter. We are not presenting it as a confirmed public court filing until there is something official and publicly available to reference. Out of respect for the legal process, we will not speculate or speak on behalf of his attorney. If there is a confirmed update that can be shared publicly, we will let everyone know.
For anyone wondering about the barcode on the envelope, this letter was processed through a virtual mailbox service before it was received. Virtual mailbox services assign each envelope its own barcode for internal tracking, scanning, and mail management. It is a normal part of that process and does not mean anything suspicious.