Author: Amy Ralston

Amy Ralston Povah is a clemency recipient under President Clinton, an award winning filmmaker, and founder of the CAN-DO Foundation.

Angela Reynolds – 23 years for drug charges – Clemency Granted!

Angela Reynolds was granted a full commutation that included fines, and probation. Angela was extremely deserving and we are so happy she has been reunited with her loved ones.  All glory to God and Alice Marie Johnson – Pardon Czar … Read the rest

Anabel Valenzuela – Now Free – Clemency Granted – 32 Years – Nonviolent Drug Conspiracy

Congratulations to Anabel Valenzuela who received an immediate release on May 28, 2025 thanks to Pardon Czar Alice Marie Johnson and President Trump

Name:  Anabel Valenzuela
Age: 41
Race: Mexican-American.
Children: 2 sons, ages 11 and 12
Grew up: Born … Read the rest

Detra Pate – Serving 10 years is NOW FREE – Compassionate Release

Seeking a commutation from home confinement

Name: Detra Wiley Pate #22511-021
DOB: November 16
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Children: 2
Grandchildren: none
State where you are from: Georgia
State indicted:  Georgia
Trial or pled guilty: Trial
Charges: Medicare/Healthcare … Read the rest

Michael Montalvo – NOW FREE! Clemency – LIFE without parole after 37 years!

Michael Montalvo

It was one of the greatest days of Amy Povah’s life – President of CAN-DO when she picked up Michael from FCI Phoenix after he served 37 years on a LIFE sentence. Amy started communicating with Michael dating back to … Read the rest

Donald Fugitt – 1st time offender – 11 years 6 months for Marijuana NOW FREE!

Congrats to Donald Fugitt and his family, especially mom Carla Lunceford who called and was overjoyed that
her son, Donald finally got his 1/2 house date – June 1st – here he comes.  More families being reunited is a blessing … Read the rest

Dr. Johnny Trotter – First Offender – 15 years – Free due to First Step Act time credits, deserves a pardon!

 Name: Johnny Ray Trotter
DOB:  June 18, 1975
Age: 50
Race: African American
Raised: Bloomfield, Michigan
Will live: Bloomfield, Michigan
Indicted: May 8, 2014 in the Eastern District of Michigan
Trial or plea: Went to trial
Charge: Count 1 Health … Read the rest

Michael Pelletier – Life for Pot – CLEMENCY GRANTED 1/20/21

What an honor to meet Michael in person on the 420 Fishing trip that in Florida sponsored by Stacey Theis, Robert Platshorn, Freedom Grow Forever, CAN-DO, Life for Pot,  and many others.  We will soon be adding an entire page … Read the rest

Michelle West – 1st Offender – Life Without Parole – Clemency Granted!

Change.org petition
Name: Michelle West 17809-039
Children: One daughter – Miquelle West
Race: Human
Grew up: Detroit, Michigan
Tried: Detroit,
Michigan
Will Live: Los Angeles, CA
Charges: Count (2) Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances, (3) Aiding & Abetting; Drug Related … Read the rest

Pedro Moreno – LIFE FOR POT

Please sign Pedro’s change.org petition. 

Name: Pedro “Pete” Moreno #71498-079
DOB: Jan. 8 1960
Race: Hispanic
Marital Status: widowed.
Age: 66
Children: 5
Grandchildren: 5
State raised: Texas
State charged: Texas
Will live: Roma, Texas
Charge: Conspiracy with intent to … Read the rest

Roberta Bell – 1st Time Offender – Serving LIFE

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Please sign Roberta Bell’s change.org petition

Name: Roberta Ronique Bell #08116-067
DOB: 1971
Race: Black
Age: 54
Children: Three children – 2 girls and boy. Ashley, Gerrid, and Jazzmin
Two granddaughters – Riley and Riyan
State from: Born in … Read the rest

Terrance Cole – LIFE – First Offender on Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine

Name: Terrance L. Cole, Reg. #04483-748
DOB: July 26
Race: Black
Raised: Pittsburgh, PA
Tried:  Western District of Pennsylvania
Will live: Pittsburgh, PA
Charges: 21 USC 846 – Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a substance containing cocaine; 18 … Read the rest

Daniel Longoria – 30 Years for Marijuana

Name: Daniel Longoria, Reg. #48291-177
DOB: November 20
Race: Hispanic
Raised: Brownfield, Texas
Tried:  Northern District of Texas
Will live: Brownfield, Texas
Charges: Conspiracy to Distribute 200-400 Kilos Marijuana (21 USC § 841(1)(1) & § 846)
Trial or plea: Went … Read the rest

Blake Stover – 60 years – meth and powder cocaine.

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Please sign Blake’s petition on change.org

Name: Blake Hankins Stover #14586064
DOB: 9/8/1960
Race: Caucasian
Marital Status: Single
Age: 63
Children: One
Charge: Conspiracy to manufacture, possess with intent to distribute, and distribute, in excess of 50 grams of methamphetamine, … Read the rest

The Case for Second Chances – Sept 22, 2023: Office of the Pardon Attorney, Dept of Justice

CAN-DO Foundation President Amy Ralston Povah is honored to speak at an event entitled The Case For Second Chances.  Although the event is not open to the pubic, it will be live screened at this link on Sept 22, 2023 … Read the rest

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