2, 2009 Luers was released from prison after being granted another 30% term reduction. Department of Corrections officials assumed he was eligible for early release under a bill enacted that year by the state legislature, but he was not. Luers was taken back into custody within hours. Release in 2009 After serving 9.5 years, Luers was released from prison on December 16, 2009. He was interviewed by Amy Goodman on Democracy Now! about a week later and spoke about his sentencing, time in prison, and environmental attitudes. His attorney, Lauren Regan, was interviewed as well. See also Green anarchism Green Scare Rod Coronado Tre Arrow Marius Mason References External links From Tree-Hugger to Terrorist 2002 New York Times article about Luers. Documentary about his story, on youtube website Luers Speaks Out in First Interview After 9.5 Years Behind Bars - video report by Democracy Now! American people convicted of arson American environmentalists American prisoners and detainees Living people People from Eugene, Oregon Place of birth missing (living people) Prisoners and detainees of Oregon 1951 births