A petition for our friend, Octavian – not a hand out, a hand up.

Fundraising campaign by Sheila Gill
  • US$4,731.00
    raised of $16,500.00 goal goal
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39 Donors

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This is a petition for aid for one of our own AOL family members.

To all of you who know or have known of Octavian Nephilim, you know that he was our co-worker, peer, champion and friend while at America Online (AOL) – both inside and out of the confines of the AOL building. Octavian is a warm, funny, giving, and smart person.

As many of you know, Octavian is in a Florida correctional institute. Without the means of retaining a private attorney, Octavian was represented during trial by a Public Defender and was ultimately sentenced to prison. He has been incarcerated for 4 years and based on his sentencing has 21 more to go. We three sisters (Sheila, Heidi and Delphine), along with others, visit and support him financially, spiritually and emotionally. Surprisingly, he lifts us up because he is always positive, and he continues to learn and grow while fighting through this process.

Octavian needs our help. We believe he would already be home if he had proper representation.

Because he cannot afford an attorney, Octavian is continuing to fight for his freedom by writing and preparing for his own appeals. He needs a better lawyer, a better presentation of the facts and another opportunity at life. Please help us, help Octavian by contributing to his appeals fund. .

Please give any amount, anything you can. No contribution is too small, every dollar helps. You can make a difference.

WE ARE COMMITTED! And we hope you will be too.

Fundraising Team

  • Sheila Gill
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  • Campaign Owner
  • Heidi Jongquist
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  • Manager

Donors

  • Curtis C
  • Donated on Feb 06, 2019
  • Best of luck to you.

$5.00
  • Aji Dizon
  • Donated on Jan 10, 2019
  • Thank you for staying strong and spirited for Octavian.

$50.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Oct 02, 2018
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Oct 17

Well IT happened today - the hearing

Update posted by Sheila Gill at 08:54 pm

All,The Evidentiary Hearing scheduled for today actually happened. Delphine and I attended the hearing. Octavian looked confident. We were expecting just one hearing to go through his motions, but it looks like we're going to have a phase II hearing sometime in November or December. Both attorneys need some time. . . . .

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Oct 05

Tentative Evidentiary Hearing Date

Update posted by Sheila Gill at 12:09 am

Hi everyone,I'm worried that I sound like a broken record. I'm beginning to think the "right to a speedy trial" is a myth, but we're staying positive that the 4th time is a charm.The hearing scheduled for June was unfortunately cancelled by opposing counsel for a personal issue and we're. . . . .

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Jun 02

New Hearing Date - Evidentiary Hearing

Update posted by Sheila Gill at 12:47 am

Well, it certainly has been a journey. This process is taking longer than we expected. The hearing has been set, cancelled and passed several times since January for various reasons. The new hearing date is set for June 20, 2019 at 1:30pm. It will be at 501 W. Adams Street,. . . . .

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Feb 01

New Date for Evidentiary Hearing

Update posted by Sheila Gill at 11:54 pm

Quick update folks. The Evidentiary Hearing has been rescheduled for March 19, 2019 at 1:30pm. It will be at 501 W. Adams Street, 505 5th Floor. If you're so inclined to go, I will see you there. I will continue to post any updates that may occur in the interim.

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Jan 24

UPDATE - TRIAL DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED

Update posted by Sheila Gill at 04:15 pm

All, I wanted to send out this update quickly in the event anyone was planning to attend the trial this afternoon. His attorney has advised me that the case has been passed to the week of 2/4/19. We will know the "to be set" date next week. I anticipate it

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Jan 10

Evidentiary Hearing Date is SET

Update posted by Sheila Gill at 01:13 pm

All,I am going to make this a short update, but I wanted everyone to be aware of the status of Octavian's case. As you may recall, because of your generous donations, we were able to secure Mr. Kuritz to represent Octavian in his Evidentiary Hearing. Well, the date is SET.. . . . .

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Nov 04

November 3, 2018 Update

Update posted by Sheila Gill at 10:06 pm

All,Just a quick update. Delphine and I went to visit Octavian yesterday. I think people wonder about us during our visit, because we laugh so hard, all three of us. It was a good visit. He looked good and has such a positive outlook. He is staying current on his. . . . .

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Oct 26

Evidentiary Hearing - YES

Update posted by Sheila Gill at 02:16 am

All, my apologies for the delay in providing an update. The court granted an Evidentiary Hearing! Mr. Kuritz, Octavian's attorney, will attend a hearing on 11/19 to set the date for the Evidentiary Hearing. He needs a bit of time to prepare for the hearing and won't have his entire. . . . .

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Oct 26

Evidentiary Hearing - YES

Update posted by Sheila Gill at 02:15 am

All, my apologies for the delay in providing an update. The court granted an Evidentiary Hearing! Mr. Kuritz, Octavian's attorney, will attend a hearing on 11/19 to set the date for the Evidentiary Hearing. He needs a bit of time to prepare for the hearing and won't have his entire. . . . .

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Sep 16

Wow! We are at a pivotal moment!

Update posted by Sheila Gill at 04:52 pm

All,I am cautiously very optimistic that Octavian will finally get his long-awaited evidentiary hearing. It's been two long years, but things have been happening that I haven't shared yet. The court required that the State respond to two of Octavian's grounds in his post-conviction relief motion. The State finally responded. . . . .

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Donors & Comments

39 donors
  • Curtis C
  • Donated on Feb 06, 2019
  • Best of luck to you.

$5.00
  • Aji Dizon
  • Donated on Jan 10, 2019
  • Thank you for staying strong and spirited for Octavian.

$50.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Oct 02, 2018
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$100.00
  • Keith Cohen
  • Donated on Dec 31, 2017
$1500.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Nov 01, 2017
$25.00
  • Octavian Nephilim
  • Donated on May 03, 2017
$400.00
  • Curtis Brown
  • Donated on Oct 05, 2016
  • I pray we'll hit the donation goal sooner than later.

$50.00
  • dsht efty
  • Donated on Sep 24, 2016
$47.00
  • Everett Brooks
  • Donated on Aug 28, 2016
  • An old dear friend

$20.00
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