Exclusive: Gargasoulas trying to set up social media account from prison
has obtained a series of letters written by Gargasoulas last year in which he attempts to solicit help to run a social media campaign ahead of his trial for killing six people and seriously injuring dozens of others.Prison regulations were recently altered to prevent inmates from using social media even through third-parties, but Gargasoulas’ correspondence was sent before Corrections Victoria’s new vetting procedures.
“But Once the twitter account takes off and becomes popular then I will reveal my name, then everyone will be surprised to know that all this information has come from Mr James George Gargasoulas,” he instructed. Other high-profile Victorian prisoners have successfully used third-parties to communicate via social media and the web, although Corrections Victoria has recently been attempting to stamp out the practice.
A Corrections Victoria spokeswoman said prisoners found to have breached prison communication policies can have their privileges withdrawn, including telephone access. Prisoners found to be using third parties to use or access the internet, including social media, will be subjected to additional disciplinary action and fines under the proposed changes.
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