My name is Barry Alexander and I am writing in support of (Gypsy) Oxane Taub's release from
incarceration. She is a good person with an open heart who always made herself available to hear my
concerns and offer compassionate advice. Her activism and volunteer efforts were always driven by a
strong internal desire to improving the well being and health of the marginalized and underserved
communities she served. Please consider those she has helped heal in the past and those who are still in
need and would benefit by her immediate release. Respectfully, Barry Alexander
I am writing this letter of recommendation on behalf of Oxane Taub. As a healer and friend, I am
extremely delighted to share my observations of this wonderful individual who has touched my life, and
stop me from commuting suicide. Oxane has given me the opportunity to find meaning in my life. She
has touched my life as she has touched her community. If anything Oxane Taub is a very sincere human
being and uplifts those she comes into contact with. Oxane is a very motivated and dedicated person.
She has acquired the foundation, skill and knowledge of what it takes to connect and help people regain
their life purpose.
In addition to being a caring person of the community she serves, Oxane has an unswerving
commitment to her role as a mother. She is active participant in her children's lives. And is willing to go
the extra mile to make sure her kids are taken care of. Oxane has a remarkable ability to work with
others and has nothing but love and support from her community. I kindly ask the courts to please give
Oxane your fullest consideration and release her. Taking her away would not only be unjust but would
be detrimental to her children, her community, and herself for a crime she did not commit.
Oxane is very responsible, and punctual individual she will not be a flight risk. Her desire is to only help
others in life.
Sincerely, Arturo Andrade
To Whom it May Concern:
I first met Oxane Taub in the late summer of 2015. I approached her because of a common interest in
social and political advocacy. She and I became fast friends, and the more I knew her the greater respect
I gained for her care of children. In that summer I frequently met her at Alameda Beach, where she
brought not only her three children but often the children of friends and neighbors who had very little
means. Some of the kids had never been to a beach before. But she took great care to ensure that they
were all safe, well-behaved, and well-fed on those outings. She treated every child with tenderness,
careful warnings about dangers, and a very strong rejection of any kind of coercion or violence by
herself or others. A lifetime of helping those with little money and great need is the strongest evidence
of Oxane's character and generosity. She holds very strong views and a passion for a better society, but
blessed are those who gain her friendship.
Sincerely, Sam Lord 3/10/2021
Dear lawyers!
The news of unjust incarceration of Gypsy (Oxane) Taub was unexpected and disgusting for me. She
doesn’t deserve prosecution because she is innocent. In addition to that, I have to say that she is a very
kind person. That is clear to me, her friend, to street kids from Mexico she is taking care of. She gives
hope and warmth of friendship to many people. Gypsy has to be free!
With hope. Denis Yermak
To whom it may concern.
I would like to make some comments about Oxane (Gypsy) Taub’s character in support of her. I will not
comment on the court case against her as I do not know the facts or circumstances.
I have had some online correspondence with Ms. Taub and have read her blog. Admittedly this is not a
lot to go on but I have found her one of the most thoughtful and principled people whom I have ever
met. She has strong ethical principles which she uses to guide her life.
From the outside she seems somewhat random, a ‘hippy’ in slang terms, but this is, I believe, deceptive.
She acts according to principles and with much thought about her actions. It is simply that her principles
are alternative to the mainstream, and she is stubbornly, passionately connected to them. Compromise
is not one of her strengths and she comes into conflict because of that.
Perhaps most relevant of all to her current circumstances, I have found Ms. Taub to be empathetic and
considerate of others. Furthermore, she acts to protect those whom she believes are being wronged. To
act with malice of excessive self-interest would seem completely out of character. In any crime she is
alleged to have done. I would say that her consideration would always be to people whom she cares
about or people to whom she believes wrong is being done.
Best regards, Milan ‘Mils’ Nobilo, M.A. (Wales), Aukland, New Zealand
My name is Gary Brooks. I've been acquainted with Oxane "Gypsy" Taub through my attendance at
events she has organized since 2018. I'm sending this email as an expression of my support for Ms. Taub,
to be used however you may see fit in any future legal proceedings.
Based on conversations I've had with her over time, and also on what I know of her through her writings
on behalf of her favorite causes, I have trouble believing that there could be any substance to the
charges Ms. Taub faces at this time.
I've always known her to be fiercely committed to bettering the human condition, from working to free
people from self-generated shame, to her work with her Jerry Garcia clinic, dedicated to helping young
people to quit their use of harmful drugs.
In my opinion, Oxane "Gypsy" Taub does not represent a flight risk, and should be allowed a chance to
raise a reasonable bail amount so that she can rejoin her three children, who are being deprived of their
mother's presence at home at ages where it has to be devastating for them to endure. Please feel free
to contact me if there's a need for any further information.
Sincerely, Gary Brooks
To whom it may concern.
I am a Norwegian documentary film director and producer. My crew and I have had the pleasure of
working with (Gypsy) Oxane Taub since 2012. We produce an international documentary series that
focuses on our complicated relationship with nudity, with the main focus on body shame.
Taub is one of the contributors to thew series. She has been excellent to work with, very trusting,
honest and loving person. I admire her courage not to follow the flow, but stand for her own opinions
even if it costs. She has been a good role model for me and many others over the years, both in terms of
freedom of expression and body freedom.
With the hope that Oxane Taub soon will be able to join and take care of her family again. And that she
is given good opportunities to defend herself against the charges directed at her.
Sincerely, Jan Dalchow
To whom it may concern.
I had the pleasure of watching hours of footage of Oxane Taub, her family and her friends during the last
ten years, editing portions of a documentary produced by Jan Dalchow.
Oxane is an eccentric, and at times adamant about her views, but at no point watching and edition the
footage did I see anything else but a loving mother, a heartfelt supporter of the freedom of expression,
and a big heart.
I hope that the courts will give proper consideration for her wish for an accepting society for all people,
when weighing the testimonies of the people involved in this difficult case.
In our country, Norway, we too need people who speak out and take action, even if we don’t agree with
their every view they have. Our society needs her, and most of all her family needs her.
Morten Ingebrethsen
Hello Diane Regan, and the court of law. My name is Chris Sippel, and I am a supporter of Oxane Taub,
(Gypsy). I met her in San Francisco during a body freedom march. She and her group accepted me with
open arms, when no one else will. Because Oxane has a huge heart and is filled with compassion
towards her fellow human beings. When I heard about what happened with the alleged victim it just
broke my heart. Oxane just tried to someone in pain to offer help, and got in trouble for it. I myself
suffer from depression, and I was also thinking about reaching out to Oxane Taub, but hesitated
because of my shyness. Please release her from jail, because she is not a flight risk, she is that beautiful
spark of light that needs to be shared with everyone, so her family and friends can continue to heal the
earth with love.
Chris Sipple
March 3, 2021
To Whom it may concern, I am an attorney licensed in California and I have been practicing for over
twenty years. I specialize in criminal defense and was a trial attorney with Federal Defenders of San
Diego for thirteen of those years. Last year I represented Gypsy Taub in her criminal case in Oakland,
California but due to the pandemic and travel restrictions I was unable continue representing her.
I know Gypsy Taub personally. I have spent time with her and her children, they have been guests at my
home and I also stayed with them in Puerto Penasco, Mexico a few years ago where Gypsy was helping
homeless youth, many who were drug addicted, to stop using drugs. She devoted herself and her time
to these kids and she really was able to make a difference in their lives.
Gypsy is really a selfless person. She goes out of her way to help others. Her long career as an activist is
proof of her dedication to social change. She is a wonderful mother to her three children and has
instilled her beliefs in them so that they may carry on with the work she has started.
It seems a little ridiculous to me that she has a two million dollar bail and a time served offer. I
understand that the charges are serious but at some point this decision needs to be reviewed by an
independent body, I suggested a writ to the appellate court. I hope she is able to prevail there as there
was no finding made in support of the increase in her bail to two million dollars.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
Diane Regan; Law Office of Diane M. Regan El Centro CA
This is a letter to the present Judge presiding on the "Gypsy Taub" case.
DEAR SIR: I have known Ms. Taub for over 20 years, and resided close to her with her children in
Berkeley neighborhoods. We worked together many years, making educational films teaching the public
about the importance of healthy eating, and even had a community TV program on the effects of
radiation on health and the environment. Ms. Taub has also worked with her children in Mexico, to help
poor and orphaned children learn to do many things to improve their lives.
I can assure the Court that Ms. Taub is a good mother, with the healthiest children I have ever met, and
has provided her children with constant care and loving, as well as activities and the freedom to discover
many things that make a child's life a happy learning adventure.
I hope that the Court will consider that Ms. Taub's children need their mother, and she should be freed
to go home to take care of her own children.
Thank you, Leuren Moret
Dear Judge, My name is John William MacDonald I am writing as a character witness for Oxane Taub. I
have known Oxane for more than 30 years. I met her through my job as a realtor. She was looking for
apartments to house her father, mother, younger sister, younger brother and the family pets – they
were migrating to the US from Moscow by way of Hungary.
I have close and personal knowledge of Ms. Taub, because I lived with her and her family for over a
decade. My statement to the court is that Ms. Taub has never been violent nor has she ever posed a
threat to society.
Ms. Taub has dedicated her life in helping people. She has taught her children the importance of helping
and loving others no matter their ethnicity or religious affiliation.
I hope that she is allowed a reasonable bail because I believe that she will use this time to take care of
her family and defend her reputation with every fiber in her body. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely, John W. MacDonald
I have known Oxane for over 18 years. We have worked together on several projects over the years. I
have always been impressed with her work ethics and her ability to work hard and smart to get the job
done. Outside of work she is compassionate and giving.
When I was having housing difficulties, Oxane opened her house to me for several months and asked for
nothing in return. I have never experienced generosity on that level.
Oxane cares deeply about her children and other children. I have observed her teach her child right from
wrong with calm words and examples. She has clear and consistent rules for her children to follow.
She does not believe in spanking, but instead uses positive reinforcement and she gives them her full
attention. Please if you wish for me to confirm any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, Bruce Greenidge
March 10, 2021
Your Honor;
I am writing you on behalf of Gypsy Taub. I first met Gypsy and her 3 children when they visited me in
New York in 2017. The Gypsy I know has little to no resemblance to the person the Assistant District
Attorney has described in reports I have read.
While Gypsy was my house guest I observed her share numerous tender moments with her family. She
exhibited compassion and when required, gentle verbal discipline to all her children. As an activist Gypsy
is unafraid to voice her opinion on a variety of issues. I agree with many of the positions she holds close
to her heart. From helping drug addicted “throw away” street kids in Mexico to protesting mercury
levels in childhood vaccines, Gypsy is a force. I do not agree 100% with her positions but she has earned
my 100% respect and admiration.
I am afflicted with multiple sclerosis. Gypsy has extensive knowledge in the field of nutrition and natural
medications. She has been very helpful to me in sharing her in-depth knowledge in fighting a disease
that I know will one day vanquish me. Much like Gypsy I am meeting this challenge, with her assistance,
full on being my own activist in the fight of my life.
Very truly yours; Paul Brannigan
My name is Barry Alexander and I am writing in support of (Gypsy) Oxane Taub's release from incarceration. She is a good person with an open heart who always made herself available to hear my concerns and offer compassionate advice. Her activism and volunteer efforts were always driven by a strong internal desire to improving the well being and health of the marginalized and underserved communities she served. Please consider those she has helped heal in the past and those who are still in need and would benefit by her immediate release. Respectfully, Barry Alexander
I am writing this letter of recommendation on behalf of Oxane Taub. As a healer and friend, I am extremely delighted to share my observations of this wonderful individual who has touched my life, and stop me from commuting suicide. Oxane has given me the opportunity to find meaning in my life. She has touched my life as she has touched her community. If anything Oxane Taub is a very sincere human being and uplifts those she comes into contact with. Oxane is a very motivated and dedicated person. She has acquired the foundation, skill and knowledge of what it takes to connect and help people regain their life purpose.
In addition to being a caring person of the community she serves, Oxane has an unswerving commitment to her role as a mother. She is active participant in her children's lives. And is willing to go the extra mile to make sure her kids are taken care of. Oxane has a remarkable ability to work with others and has nothing but love and support from her community. I kindly ask the courts to please give Oxane your fullest consideration and release her. Taking her away would not only be unjust but would be detrimental to her children, her community, and herself for a crime she did not commit.
Oxane is very responsible, and punctual individual she will not be a flight risk. Her desire is to only help others in life.
Sincerely, Arturo Andrade
To Whom it May Concern:
I first met Oxane Taub in the late summer of 2015. I approached her because of a common interest in social and political advocacy. She and I became fast friends, and the more I knew her the greater respect I gained for her care of children. In that summer I frequently met her at Alameda Beach, where she brought not only her three children but often the children of friends and neighbors who had very little means. Some of the kids had never been to a beach before. But she took great care to ensure that they were all safe, well-behaved, and well-fed on those outings. She treated every child with tenderness, careful warnings about dangers, and a very strong rejection of any kind of coercion or violence by herself or others. A lifetime of helping those with little money and great need is the strongest evidence of Oxane's character and generosity. She holds very strong views and a passion for a better society, but blessed are those who gain her friendship.
Sincerely, Sam Lord 3/10/2021
Dear lawyers!
The news of unjust incarceration of Gypsy (Oxane) Taub was unexpected and disgusting for me. She doesn’t deserve prosecution because she is innocent. In addition to that, I have to say that she is a very kind person. That is clear to me, her friend, to street kids from Mexico she is taking care of. She gives hope and warmth of friendship to many people. Gypsy has to be free!
With hope. Denis Yermak
To whom it may concern.
I would like to make some comments about Oxane (Gypsy) Taub’s character in support of her. I will not comment on the court case against her as I do not know the facts or circumstances.
I have had some online correspondence with Ms. Taub and have read her blog. Admittedly this is not a lot to go on but I have found her one of the most thoughtful and principled people whom I have ever met. She has strong ethical principles which she uses to guide her life.
From the outside she seems somewhat random, a ‘hippy’ in slang terms, but this is, I believe, deceptive. She acts according to principles and with much thought about her actions. It is simply that her principles are alternative to the mainstream, and she is stubbornly, passionately connected to them. Compromise is not one of her strengths and she comes into conflict because of that.
Perhaps most relevant of all to her current circumstances, I have found Ms. Taub to be empathetic and considerate of others. Furthermore, she acts to protect those whom she believes are being wronged. To act with malice of excessive self-interest would seem completely out of character. In any crime she is alleged to have done. I would say that her consideration would always be to people whom she cares about or people to whom she believes wrong is being done.
Best regards, Milan ‘Mils’ Nobilo, M.A. (Wales), Aukland, New Zealand
My name is Gary Brooks. I've been acquainted with Oxane "Gypsy" Taub through my attendance at events she has organized since 2018. I'm sending this email as an expression of my support for Ms. Taub, to be used however you may see fit in any future legal proceedings.
Based on conversations I've had with her over time, and also on what I know of her through her writings on behalf of her favorite causes, I have trouble believing that there could be any substance to the charges Ms. Taub faces at this time.
I've always known her to be fiercely committed to bettering the human condition, from working to free people from self-generated shame, to her work with her Jerry Garcia clinic, dedicated to helping young people to quit their use of harmful drugs.
In my opinion, Oxane "Gypsy" Taub does not represent a flight risk, and should be allowed a chance to raise a reasonable bail amount so that she can rejoin her three children, who are being deprived of their mother's presence at home at ages where it has to be devastating for them to endure. Please feel free to contact me if there's a need for any further information.
Sincerely, Gary Brooks
To whom it may concern.
I am a Norwegian documentary film director and producer. My crew and I have had the pleasure of working with (Gypsy) Oxane Taub since 2012. We produce an international documentary series that focuses on our complicated relationship with nudity, with the main focus on body shame.
Taub is one of the contributors to thew series. She has been excellent to work with, very trusting, honest and loving person. I admire her courage not to follow the flow, but stand for her own opinions even if it costs. She has been a good role model for me and many others over the years, both in terms of freedom of expression and body freedom.
With the hope that Oxane Taub soon will be able to join and take care of her family again. And that she is given good opportunities to defend herself against the charges directed at her.
Sincerely, Jan Dalchow
To whom it may concern.
I had the pleasure of watching hours of footage of Oxane Taub, her family and her friends during the last ten years, editing portions of a documentary produced by Jan Dalchow.
Oxane is an eccentric, and at times adamant about her views, but at no point watching and edition the footage did I see anything else but a loving mother, a heartfelt supporter of the freedom of expression, and a big heart.
I hope that the courts will give proper consideration for her wish for an accepting society for all people, when weighing the testimonies of the people involved in this difficult case.
In our country, Norway, we too need people who speak out and take action, even if we don’t agree with their every view they have. Our society needs her, and most of all her family needs her.
Morten Ingebrethsen
Hello Diane Regan, and the court of law. My name is Chris Sippel, and I am a supporter of Oxane Taub, (Gypsy). I met her in San Francisco during a body freedom march. She and her group accepted me with open arms, when no one else will. Because Oxane has a huge heart and is filled with compassion towards her fellow human beings. When I heard about what happened with the alleged victim it just broke my heart. Oxane just tried to someone in pain to offer help, and got in trouble for it. I myself suffer from depression, and I was also thinking about reaching out to Oxane Taub, but hesitated because of my shyness. Please release her from jail, because she is not a flight risk, she is that beautiful spark of light that needs to be shared with everyone, so her family and friends can continue to heal the earth with love.
Chris Sipple
March 3, 2021
To Whom it may concern, I am an attorney licensed in California and I have been practicing for over twenty years. I specialize in criminal defense and was a trial attorney with Federal Defenders of San Diego for thirteen of those years. Last year I represented Gypsy Taub in her criminal case in Oakland, California but due to the pandemic and travel restrictions I was unable continue representing her.
I know Gypsy Taub personally. I have spent time with her and her children, they have been guests at my home and I also stayed with them in Puerto Penasco, Mexico a few years ago where Gypsy was helping homeless youth, many who were drug addicted, to stop using drugs. She devoted herself and her time to these kids and she really was able to make a difference in their lives.
Gypsy is really a selfless person. She goes out of her way to help others. Her long career as an activist is proof of her dedication to social change. She is a wonderful mother to her three children and has instilled her beliefs in them so that they may carry on with the work she has started.
It seems a little ridiculous to me that she has a two million dollar bail and a time served offer. I understand that the charges are serious but at some point this decision needs to be reviewed by an independent body, I suggested a writ to the appellate court. I hope she is able to prevail there as there was no finding made in support of the increase in her bail to two million dollars.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
Diane Regan; Law Office of Diane M. Regan El Centro CA
This is a letter to the present Judge presiding on the "Gypsy Taub" case.
DEAR SIR: I have known Ms. Taub for over 20 years, and resided close to her with her children in Berkeley neighborhoods. We worked together many years, making educational films teaching the public about the importance of healthy eating, and even had a community TV program on the effects of radiation on health and the environment. Ms. Taub has also worked with her children in Mexico, to help poor and orphaned children learn to do many things to improve their lives.
I can assure the Court that Ms. Taub is a good mother, with the healthiest children I have ever met, and has provided her children with constant care and loving, as well as activities and the freedom to discover many things that make a child's life a happy learning adventure.
I hope that the Court will consider that Ms. Taub's children need their mother, and she should be freed to go home to take care of her own children.
Thank you, Leuren Moret
Dear Judge, My name is John William MacDonald I am writing as a character witness for Oxane Taub. I have known Oxane for more than 30 years. I met her through my job as a realtor. She was looking for apartments to house her father, mother, younger sister, younger brother and the family pets – they were migrating to the US from Moscow by way of Hungary.
I have close and personal knowledge of Ms. Taub, because I lived with her and her family for over a decade. My statement to the court is that Ms. Taub has never been violent nor has she ever posed a threat to society.
Ms. Taub has dedicated her life in helping people. She has taught her children the importance of helping and loving others no matter their ethnicity or religious affiliation.
I hope that she is allowed a reasonable bail because I believe that she will use this time to take care of her family and defend her reputation with every fiber in her body. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely, John W. MacDonald
I have known Oxane for over 18 years. We have worked together on several projects over the years. I have always been impressed with her work ethics and her ability to work hard and smart to get the job done. Outside of work she is compassionate and giving.
When I was having housing difficulties, Oxane opened her house to me for several months and asked for nothing in return. I have never experienced generosity on that level.
Oxane cares deeply about her children and other children. I have observed her teach her child right from wrong with calm words and examples. She has clear and consistent rules for her children to follow.
She does not believe in spanking, but instead uses positive reinforcement and she gives them her full attention. Please if you wish for me to confirm any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, Bruce Greenidge
March 10, 2021
Your Honor;
I am writing you on behalf of Gypsy Taub. I first met Gypsy and her 3 children when they visited me in New York in 2017. The Gypsy I know has little to no resemblance to the person the Assistant District Attorney has described in reports I have read.
While Gypsy was my house guest I observed her share numerous tender moments with her family. She exhibited compassion and when required, gentle verbal discipline to all her children. As an activist Gypsy is unafraid to voice her opinion on a variety of issues. I agree with many of the positions she holds close to her heart. From helping drug addicted “throw away” street kids in Mexico to protesting mercury levels in childhood vaccines, Gypsy is a force. I do not agree 100% with her positions but she has earned my 100% respect and admiration.
I am afflicted with multiple sclerosis. Gypsy has extensive knowledge in the field of nutrition and natural medications. She has been very helpful to me in sharing her in-depth knowledge in fighting a disease that I know will one day vanquish me. Much like Gypsy I am meeting this challenge, with her assistance, full on being my own activist in the fight of my life.
Very truly yours; Paul Brannigan
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