Robert Thaxton: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Robert Thaxton (born December 31, 1959) is an anarchist currently serving a seven-year prison sentence for an incident at the anti-globalization protests in Eugene, Oregon on June 18, 1999. Anarchists have argued that his sentence was excessive and was intended to intimidate other protestors.

Thaxton (who also used the name Rob los Ricos) participated in the "International Day of Action Against the Global Economy" Reclaim the Streets action in Eugene. On September 3, 1999, he was convicted of assault and riot, based on the charge that he threw a rock at a police officer. His plea of self-defense was rejected. He was sentenced to seven years in prison.

During his imprisonment at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, Oregon, he has tangled with prison authorities, who charge that he is a member of the Earth Liberation Movement.