cherrybim, nowhere in our conversation have we been discussing jail conditions. We have been discussing them being jailed altogether.
Also, the only thing the Gedolim need from the general Klal is Tefilla. The rest they do, as they typically do when possible, behind the scenes. And the askanim are raising the money from the klal (and the very extensive expenses so far have b’h been met.)
Btw, I would trust a non-journalist a lot quicker than a journalist. Especially one from the Jewish Press.