Month: November 2016

Congrats Gregory Collins – LIFE – Received clemency on 12/19/16

Gregory was #18 on the CAN-DO Top 25 and is now going to join his fiancé, Cheneace who has tirelessly advocated on his behalf!  They can now plan for a future together!

Message from Greg:  AMY THANKS I GOT IT … Read the rest

Holly Dawn Moore – 1st Offender – 16 years is now free!

holly_flower Name: Holly Dawn Moore
DOB: 7/12/82
Race: Caucasian
Marital Status: Single
Children:  One son, age 18 years old
Charge: Conspiracy to Robbery Affecting Commerce
Sentence: 16 years 4 months
Years Served to Date: 11 years
Date Sentence Started: 12/5/2005
Priors:Read the rest

Patricia Cooney – 1st Offender – 30 years – NOW FREE due to First Step Act!

Congratulations to Patricia Cooney, her daughter Jacqueline and her entire family who have welcomed Patricia home with open arms!

Name: Patricia Cooney #50662-004
DOB: 7-18-1953
Race: Black
Marital Status: Single
Age: 66
Children: One adult daughter and one adult son; … Read the rest

Tony Rutherford – 20 years

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Please sign Tony Rutherford’s change.org petition

Name: Tony Rutherford
DOB: October 19,1975
Race: Black
Marital Status: Married for over 20 years
Age: 42
Children: 2 Sons and 2 Daughters
Grandchildren: None
State raised: Illinois
State Charged: Illinois
Will release to:Read the rest

Christopher Holyfield – LIFE – FREE AT LAST on 8/18/22

Pleas sign Christopher’s clemency petition on Change.org.

Congratulations Chris – we are elated for you!!!  Welcome home!

Name:  Christopher Holyfield
DOB: 9-16-68
Race: Black
Marital Status: Married
Age: 53
Children: 5
Grandchildren: 4 grandchildren
Grew up: California
Indicted: Colorado
Will Read the rest

Peggy Ann Byrd

Name: Peggy Ann Byrd
Born : 11/10/52
Widowed
Age 64
Children :2
Grandchildren: 8
Great Grandchildren: 6
From South Carolina
Charged in South Carolina
Will release to Easley, South Carolina
Charge: (1) Distribution of a controlled substance, (2) Involving a … Read the rest

Obama hits milestone, but too few women – Atlantic

President Obama shatters glass ceiling by granting more than 1,000 clemencies, but only 68 were women!
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by, JULEYKA LANTIGUA-WILLIAMS

Among the recipients in the latest group are Donna McDaniel, Cindy Shank, and Lisa Ball, all of whom Read the rest

Congrats to Carolyn Bell – 21 years – Clemency on 1/19/17

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Carolyn just received clemency from President Obama – she can now dream of her a future with her family – she can now “go home.”

Name: Carolyn Bell #17268-064
DOB: November 29, 1972
Race: Biracial (Black and Vietnamese)
Marital Staus:Read the rest

Ana Alvarez – Serving 30 years for Conspiracy – NOW FREE!

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Please sign Ana Alvarez’s change. org petition

Congrats to Ana for being released on CARES Act but she still needs clemency because her outdate is 2034.

Name: Ana M. Alvarez #81092-004
DOB: 7-25-1954
Race: White hispanic
Children: One daughter
Charge:Read the rest

Crystal Mattern – 19 years – Received Clemency on 1/19/17

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Congratulations to Crystal Mattern who received clemency from President Obama on 1/19/17.

Please sign Crystal’s Change petition.

Name: Crystal Mattern
DOB: 11-9-76
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
Age: 40
Children: 4
Grandchildren: 2
Raised: MN
Charged: ND
Release to:Read the rest

Theresa Calton – 21 years 8 months

Malik’s Name: Theresa Calton
DOB: 2/5/73
Marital Status: Single
Age: 43
Children: -3
Grand Children: 3
Raised: Texas
Tried: Texas
Will live: Grand Prairie, Tx
Charges: Conspiracy to Possess intent to distribute a controlled substance
Sentence: 21 years and 8 … Read the rest

Incarcerating US; a socially relevant documentary

New film, Incarcerating US, features Amy Povah’s clemency from President Clinton that inspired her to start the CAN-DO Foundation and why she’s driven to help others seeking mercy through clemency. Women often serve time due to the actions of their … Read the rest

Manuel Soto-Herrera – LIFE reduced to 30 years – NOW FREE!

manuel-sotoName: Manuel C. Soto-Herrera
DOB:
4-7-1960
Race:
Hispanic
Marital Status:
Married
Age:
60
Children:
2
Grand Children:
2
Raised:
Florida
Charge:
Alabama, Southern District
Will reside:
Hinesville, Georgia
Charge:
21USC963, 18,USC 2 Conspiracy to import cociane. 21USC846, 18,USC Attempt to … Read the rest

Horace Washington – 20 years – Set free due to First Step Act

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Name:
Horace Washington #28519-034
DOB: November 12, 1968
Age: 50
Race: Black
Age: 42
Raised: Louisiana
Tried: Louisiana
Will live: New Orleans, LA
Charge: Possession with … Read the rest

Tammie Francis – LIFE – Received Clemency on 12/19/16 walked out on 2/19/20 due to First Step Act!!!

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Tammie fought for her freedom every day of her life sentence.  Even after First Step Act passed she had to file a motion and the prosecutor fought back, but she prevailed and is #NOWFREE! Tammie was #21 on the CAN-DO … Read the rest

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