John "Balagoon" Cole & Christopher "Naeem" Trotter saved a man's life. They were sentenced to 200 years in prison for it.
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12 Jun 2023
Who are the Pendleton 2? Watch this explainer video then head to Pendleton2.com to get involved
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12 Sep 2025
**Statement by the Pendleton 2** on 9/11, Imperialism and Palestine. The Pendleton 2 are John “Balagoon” Cole and Christopher “Naeem” Trotter, 2 Black men who intervened to save a man’s life when he was brutally beaten by KKK prison guards in an Indiana prison in 1985 🧵
ALT Christopher Naeem Trotter on 9/11, imperialism and Palestinian liberation
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10 Jun 2025
We will have more updates on the case as things play out. For now, just keep the P2 in your thoughts.
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10 Jun 2025
Today, I went to the clemency hearing for Naeem Trotter of @ThePendleton2. He stood on business. Didn't let the parole board shake him. Its an honor watching someone—who could give in at any point—continue to stand 10 toes down for the struggle. Shining example for our people.
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9 Jun 2025
Free the Pendleton 2!!
@ThePendleton2
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24 Apr 2025
Pleased that when I do @ThePendleton2 talks @orisanmi work, "Tip of the Spear" comes up more regularly. Makes the job easier.
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21 Apr 2025
🚨🚨Emergency Phone/Email Zap🚨🚨 Defend New Afrikan Political Prisoner Shaka Shakur‼️ shakashakur.org/protect-shak…
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1 Apr 2025
🚨🚨Important Phone/Email Zap🚨🚨 Muslim prisoners at New Castle CF were harassed and discriminated against throughout Ramadan, and Bro. Khalfani Khaldun exposed it (see recent zaps). Now he’s gone silent & we fear retaliation. Please call & email! idocwatch.org/new-castle-mus…
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17 Mar 2025
‼️Urgent Phone Zap‼️
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12 Mar 2025
‼️ Urgent Phone Zap‼️ Muslim prisoner Dominique clark denied Quran and food during Ramadan!
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4 Mar 2025
‼️ Phone Zap ‼️ Please call to help get Khalfani moved to the correct housing unit!
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10 Feb 2025
Emergency alert system for abuses in Indiana prisons and jails!
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31 Jan 2025
Join us February 15 @indylibcenter for the first in an ongoing series of public political education events toward abolition! W/ local organizers from Bloomington, Ft. Wayne, and Kentucky we’ll be discussing struggles against new jails and the new IDOC Westville Correctional Fac.
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1 Oct 2024
Phone Zap!! Please call for Chris Brooks!
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19 Sep 2024
‼️‼️Important Phone Zap‼️‼️ New Afrikan/Indiana PP Bro. Khalfani Malik Khaldun is facing serious medical neglect at New Castle Correctional Facility, run by @GEOGroup
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29 Aug 2024
Kick in if you can
28 Aug 2024
🧵1/8 February 1, 1985, a KKK cell of guards known as the Sons of Light, nearly beat a prisoner to death. @ThePendleton2 —Naeem Trotter and Balagoon Cole— saved his life from the guards & were given life sentences for it. SUPPORT THEIR DEFENSE FUND.
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28 Aug 2024
Imagine getting life sentences for saving someone's life.
Help support the defense fund ⬇️
28 Aug 2024
🧵1/8 February 1, 1985, a KKK cell of guards known as the Sons of Light, nearly beat a prisoner to death. @ThePendleton2 —Naeem Trotter and Balagoon Cole— saved his life from the guards & were given life sentences for it. SUPPORT THEIR DEFENSE FUND.
chuffed.org/project/free-pen…
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28 Aug 2024
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This site is not a fan of political prisoner post but I ask that everyone read through the story and donate to the @ThePendleton2 legal defense fund. Our campaign is gaining even more momentum and could really use your donations to keep it going.
chuffed.org/project/free-pen…
28 Aug 2024
🧵1/8 February 1, 1985, a KKK cell of guards known as the Sons of Light, nearly beat a prisoner to death. @ThePendleton2 —Naeem Trotter and Balagoon Cole— saved his life from the guards & were given life sentences for it. SUPPORT THEIR DEFENSE FUND.
chuffed.org/project/free-pen…
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23 Aug 2024
It's a big #BlackAugust weekend in Indianapolis! Don't miss these events and actions, get involved in the struggle to free your local political prisoners @ThePendleton2 !!
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20 Aug 2024
Phone/Email Zap: Release Donald Luckett from Solitary!
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