“An activist accused of leaving water jugs in the desert for immigrants has decided to complete 300 hours of community service rather than go to jail. Twenty-eight-year-old Walt Staton had vowed not to comply with his sentence for leaving the water on a southern Arizona wildlife preserve last year. He was convicted of littering in June after he was cited last December by a Fish and Wildlife agent. The area is known as a popular route for illegal immigrants. U.S. Magistrate Judge Jennifer Guerin gave Staton until Monday’s evidentiary hearing to think about his decision or face 25 days in jail.” (12/25/09)