Congratulations to LUCKY #7 Weldon Angelos who walked out of prison on June 3rd, after a long journey. CAN-DO Founder Amy Povah spoke to Weldon recently and was happy to hear that Weldon will be speaking out on behalf of … Read the rest
CAN-DO Foundation in Waging Nonviolence.org 10/12/2015
Comprehensive article by Victoria Law in WagingNonviolence.org about Amendment 782. Oct. 12, 2015
On October 6, the Justice Department announced that nearly 6,000 people in federal prisons will be going home early. The move, U.S. officials told the Washington Post, … Read the rest
Michael “Meeko” Thompson – 60 years for pot – Michigan
THIS IS A MICHIGAN STATE CASE – NOT FEDERAL
Name: Michael “Meeko” Thompson
DOB: 4/19/51
Race: Black
Age: 69
Children: 1 deceased 4 alive
Grandchildren: 6
Charge: Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana and Gun Charges
Served: 26 years
Length of sent:… Read the rest
Joanne Tragas – 16 years
Name: Joanne Tragas #51090-018
DOB: March 24, 1967
Race: White
Age: 53
Children: 1
Born/Raised: Toronto, Canada
Will return: 1st to Canada, but hope to return to Sparta, Greece
Charge: Access Device Fraud & Various White collar crime charges (credit … Read the rest
George Martorano – After 35 Years – IS NOW FREE
On October 5, 2015 George Martorano was released from prison after serving 32 long years in federal prison!” CAN-DO’s Amy Povah talked to George on 10/7 and heard all about his first meal of every Italian dish he ever … Read the rest