Solomon v. Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution

Petitioner seeks review of an order of the Superintendent of the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI), finding him guilty of violating two disciplinary rules. We reverse the finding as to Disciplinary Rule 10 and remand for reconsideration of sanctions under Disciplinary Rule 9.

Petitioner is an inmate. In late April, 1989, inmates initiated a hunger strike to protest prison conditions. On April 24,1989, a correctional officer submitted a report about petitioner’s conduct in connection with the hunger strike. The officer reported that he had heard petitioner make vulgar, loud, and…