Hi people.

Somebody started a thread on another forum about solitary confinement, and I chimed in with my ten months out of fifteen while in Kosuge. A link to this forum was posted and here I am, delving into those old buried memories.

I was there from 1990 to 1991 until I was acquited (oh yeah, I beat that 99.8% conviction rate by fighting the good fight). I received £35,000 in compensation, an amount not even remotely comensurate with the cost of what they put me through...but hey, better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. :D

I went by the name of Sigrun Falkinn back then, in case by some extraordinary chance there's anyone here who might remember. I managed to kick up quite a storm, in both the domestic and foreign press/TV, both while I was still in and much more after I was released. I like to think it might have made some difference to the conditions inside.

Anyway, I guess that'll do by way of an intro.:)

Hi Siggi,

Welcome to PTO, you are going to find friendly and supportive people here.
It's good to have you in our little corner of the world.

It was great to read that you beat the system and made the path a little easier for those who came behind you.
That is a great legacy to have.

Feel free to use this community to learn/vent/support/reminisce and so on.

Once again, welcome and looking forward to getting to know you.

We would love to hear your story if you ever feel like sharing it with us.

Keep on keepin' on!

Rachel xx