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Pavel has been released and is finally on his way home. This outcome reflects the persistence of those who refused to accept his situation as permanent. I hope we remain mindful of the need for fairness in international legal matters as we move forward.

June 25, 2011

Help Pavel Kulisek

Help Pavel Kulisek

🏆 Won — 1,016 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 1 month ago
On March 11, 2008, Canadian businessman Pavel Kulisek was arrested in Los Barriles and is now held in a maximum-security detention facility in Guadalajara, Mexico facing charges of drug trafficking, promoting drug trafficking and assisting members of organized crime. These charges are totally unfounded and there is no evidence linking Pavel Kulisek to any crime. The arrest was directed at Gustavo Rivera Martinez, who is one of the FBI's most wanted men and kingpin of the Tijuana cartel. Locally, Martinez was known by his false alias Carlos Herrera; he was well-respected in the community. Martinez was arrested on March 11, 2008 having dinner at a restaurant. Mr Kulisek was also at the restaurant and arrested. Pavel Kulisek is innocent and only learned of Herrera's criminal ties and activities upon his arrest. Pavel just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. Mr. Cruz, Pavel Kulisek's lawyer, predicts it may take more than a year before the case may even go to trial. Pavel Kulisek is currently languishing in Guadalajara's maximum-security prison, suffering from poor hygienic and sanitary conditions. We urge Canadian authorities and government officials to exert pressure and help expedite Pavel Kulisek's legal proceedings in Mexico.

Updates

Reached 1,000 supporters

April 7, 2011

April 6, 2011

The steady growth of this petition shows that many people recognize the injustice of Pavel's situation. We are nearing one thousand signatures and reaching this threshold will signal to officials that the public is watching this case closely. Please highlight his story in your networks today so we can maintain this momentum.

Reached 100 supporters

August 5, 2008

6 Comments

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Kevin Jimenez
18 years ago Featured

Typical. They just grab whoever is close so they can say they did their jobs. Corruption is ruining that mans life.

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Jessica Ross
18 years ago Featured

Heartbreaking. Imagine just sitting down for dinner and having your whole life ruined. Free pavel

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Mark Fuentes
18 years ago Featured

The Canadian government needs to step up. Our citizens are being treated like dirt down there for absolutely nothing.

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Sarah Watson
18 years ago Featured

This is so wrong. Wrong place wrong time happens to anyone but nobody should be stuck in a mexican prison for years without a trial. Bring him home!

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David Sinclair
18 years ago Featured

TOTAL INJUSTICE. He was just eating dinner. This is what happens when the authorities dont do their research before locking people up.

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Lisa Ryan
18 years ago Featured

Unbelievable that this is still going on. He has been in there way too long. Just get him home to his family already.