Greg was charged with crimes he did not commit in the aftermath of the Lucasville Uprising of 1993 and sentenced to life without parole. He has become an important organizer for prisoners’ rights, with a remarkable talent for unifying all people. Read his zine, linked below, to learn more about the racist injustices committed by the state of Ohio.
Greg is currently seeking a legal team in Michigan or Ohio to fight for his freedom.
About the Lucasville Uprising: In 1993, a united front of prisoners at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, OH, rebelled against racist and oppressive policies and intolerable conditions. They produced 21 very basic demands. The State of Ohio, under pressure to save face for the time and resources they wasted while trying to resist prisoner demands, then targeted poor Black inmates by destroying physical evidence, coercing false testimonies from other inmates, and ensuring that trials were presided by all-white juries. False convictions were quickly reached, as the carceral state made deals with anyone willing to help advance their racist initiatives. Greg Curry was one of the inmates that they targeted. He did not participate in the rebellion.
- Repression Breeds Resistance – Zine written by Greg about his story
- Free Them All masks – Link to purchase face masks that directly support Greg’s legal fund
- Free Greg Curry T-shirts – Link to purchase t-shirts that directly support Greg’s legal fund
- “Ohio Prisoners Argue State Uses Solitary Confinement To Retaliate Against Political Advocacy” – Article about Greg on Shadowproof
- #PrisonsKill – Interview with Greg
Write to Greg:
Greg Curry #213-159
Toledo C.I.
2001 East Central Ave.
Toledo, OH 43608