Greetings Friends and Relatives,
I would like to take this time to thank those people who are knowledgeable and have followed my case in not only my support, but other Native prisoners who are wrongly incarcerated here in Montana and throughout Indian Country (and non-Indians, too.) I am currently in the MSP Regional Facility-DCCF here in Glendive, Montana. I have reached a new level of this turbulent journey, the appeal process. The first round has been very exhausting to my family and friends. My case is at a very high level of politics, due to many factors, one being the mistakes and flaws in the investigation. These mistakes and flaws are very well documented, but never presented or published.
I want to assure the public that I am not guilty of Murder, Accountability, or Aggravated Assault, no matter what the 9th Circuit Court has decided. All of the Hill County officials who were involved in my investigation and prosecution are long gone. This includes: The Mayor, County Attorney, County Sheriff/Coroner, Chief of Police, Assistant Chief of Police, Police Captain, Sergeant, and others connected. A couple of these positions were abandoned before their term expired (before my trial). So that would explain why the Attorney General’s Office took charge and appointed another prosecutor. Now, Mick McGrath, who was the Attorney General in my case, is on the Montana Supreme Court. My private attorney, Kenneth Olson, who was ineffective and insufficient in representing me, was appointed to the Montana Public Defenders Board of Directors, while representing me. So now, Chief Justice McGrath oversees my appeal and Kenneth Olson oversees the Appelate Court Defenders who will be representing me. So, it seems they have just followed the railroad tracks to this new level.What we need is an intervention from an outside entity in a contaminated justice system. It would be a good start here because everyone basically knows everyone. When officials make mistakes or are incompetent, all they do is move to a different department.
I do realize that you may have read the violent and ugly nature of this case. That is one side of the story. Since the media has no interest in telling the truth and admitting and correcting their rush to judgment in publishing selected evidence and testimony, etc. to balance public opinion, then we will provide what has happened on this blog. Maybe a publisher will pick it up. We’ll see. I guess there’s a lot to see in the future. I want to ask for continued support and expanded support by following the updates on my case, as well as the conditions and all-around prison life in the state of Montana.
There are some very dear people to me who have been hurt and suffered as I have. I want to apologize to them in my own humiliation for using alcohol and putting myself in this position. The issue of injustice is very large and to confront it comes with a heavy sacrifice. Hopefully, Lloyd “Lucky” Kvelstad’s life was not called to the Creator’s lodge for nothing. We shall see.
One of the most devastating things was my absence at my father’s funeral, which was one day before my trial started. So, my family was in a state of shock and disbelief on both issues. However, my family had arranged to have Dad’s body brought to the sally port in the Hill County Jail. I was able to smudge, cut my hair, and sing for him. I told him, “Ut-na-huh-ban, Ga-a-woo-wus,” meaning “I will see you again, Coyote Bear!” So, I appreciate that, even though we were surrounded by police and I was shackled, hand and feet.I was told he had a good funeral with lots of friends and relatives.
When I got to the population unit in MSP-Deer Lodge in July 2009, I was immediately welcomed by a powerful storm with lightning, thunder, hail, wind, and rain. We had a sweat the very next morning with all of the Native brothers. My dad was very well known there. Much respect was paid. I was there a month and was transferred to this facility of the other side of the state. Coyote Bear said he would help me from the other side. I feel his presence, so with that, I will say prayers for all, and ut-na-huh-ban!
Ay-ju-hey-ots, Bat-wa-haht
Thank you, Singing Arrow (James Main, Jr.)
You can write:
James Main, Jr. #3002286
3800 N. Ulm Frontage Rd.
Great Falls, Montana 59404
You can write to Governor Brian Shwietzer at:
Montana State Capital Building
P.O. Box 200801
Helena, MT 59620-0801
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