Name: James F. Williams, a/k/a “JW” #04256-025
DOB: 6-17-1947
Race: African American
Marital Status: Married
Age: 73
Children: 6
Grandchildren: 15
State you are from: Illinois
State where you were charged: Illinois
Charges:
Count 1 = 21 U.S.C. Section 841(a)(1) … Read the rest
CAN-DO Founder Amy Povah received a text from Phyllis Hardy, the “G’ma of Danbury” who has become the face of the #FREEHER movement started by Andrea James, founder of Families for Justice as Healing. It was a photo of … Read the rest
How a woman who’s served 23 years in prison raised her daughter from behind bars
by Casey Tolan for Fusion
Please read/share this article on social media and sign Michelle’s Change.org petition.
“I served time with Josephine,” said CAN-DO Founder Amy Povah. “This was the best news I’ve received since I heard that Angie Jenkins received clemency. We were all together at FCI Dublin. We spent many hours in the law … Read the rest
CANDO interviewed Ramona Brant less than two months after she was set free. Listen to her share, in detail, the day she learned President Obama granted her clemency.
Everyone at CANDO is devastated to learn of Ramona Brant’s passing that … Read the rest
Name: Richard “Rick” Wershe Jr. AKA, “White Boy Rick”
Death of Birth: 7-18-1969
Race: White
Charge: Possession with Intent to Distribute over 650 grams of cocaine
Sentence: Life without parole, later amended to life with the possibility of parole
Served … Read the rest
The Edge starts with a 10 minute blast of politics from political analyst and journalist Michael Shure talking with well known news caster and radio personality, Mark Thompson; a daily voice in Los Angeles on the most listened to talk … Read the rest
Congratulations to Eva Palma Atencio and her family. She has finally received relief that is long overdue! We will be adding more info after she gets through the immigration process.
Please Sign Eva’s Change.org petition
Name: Eva Atencio Palma … Read the rest
The CAN-DO Foundation joined 135 Non-profit, Non-Governmental Organizations that signed a letter to President Obama seeking his support for a new approach to the war on drugs.
3/10/2016
Dear Mr. President:
In April, the United Nations will hold a “General
Who Can Be Charged? – Anyone who has any type of agreement or knowledge in connection to others who have the intent to commit drug law violations, (whether or not the accused ever participated in the act) can be … Read the rest
Victoria Law has written yet another compelling piece on the many negative aspects of mass incarceration. Aging, Sick and Incarcerated: The Need for Compassionate Release
The CAN-DO Foundation provided Truthout with a few cases of women who are seeking … Read the rest
LaShonda Hall walked out of prison on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022!
She is now home with her family and her battle to overcome a draconian sentence is over!
Huge thank you to MiAngel Cody who is LaShonda Hall’s attorney and … Read the rest
Name: Lazara Ordaz #52247-066
DOB: December 17
Race: AFRO-CUBAN
Marital Status: Single
Age: 65
Children: One daughter
Resident state: Florida
State charged: Philadelphia
Will live: Philadelphia
Charges: Conspiracy to Distribute More than 3 Kilos of controlled substance (cocaine) Use of … Read the rest
Washington Post covers the story of Ferrell Scott’s shocking clemency denial!
Ferrell Scott in Raw Story
Name: Ferrell Damon Scott #27797177
DOB: January 2nd, 1963
Race: Black
Marital Status: Single
Children: Skyler Scott, Serrell Scott, … Read the rest
Tommy was #21 on the Top 25 and is NOW FREE!
Name: Tommy M. Martinez #04517025
DOB: 10/21/1977
Race: Black
Marital Status: Single/Engaged
Age: 38
Children: Four
Grandchildren:None
State you are from: Illinois
State where you were charged: Illinois… Read the rest
Amy Ralston Povah Founder
Alaine Lowell Senior Vice President
Anrica Caldwell Vice President
Cheryl Ward Secretary
Pat Williams Treasurer
Malik King Prison Outreach Coordinator
Maurenne Griese Program Director
Karen Dickson-Morrison Research Director
Lisa Jacobi Administrative Assistant
