On the heels of a list of clemency denials released by the Dept of Justice, on November 29, 2016, reporters reached out to CAN-DO seeking information about select individuals that sent shock waves through the prisoner advocacy organizations, such as … Read the rest
Lori Kavitz, #10 on the CAN-DO Top 25 was featured in the Washington Post on November 29, 2016
CAN-DO pitched the story to Tana Ganeva who was interested in writing about select clemency applicants who had filed for a sentence … Read the rest
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Name: 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
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Pat Williams Treasurer
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