Author: Amy Ralston

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

Lisa Hanna – 19 years 7 months – Now Free – 1-20-14

Lisa Hanna is the author of Prison Bitch; a humorous memoir covering eleven years inside federal female camps and prisons. You can order Prison Bitch at Amazon       

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Age: 51
Offense: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute … Read the rest

Karan Denise Daniel is NOW FREE thanks to 2 point reduction.

 

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Karan Denise Daniel

Age: 46 yrs old
Birthdate: 10/28/67
Children: 1 daughter
Race: White
Charge: Conspiracy to Distribute Meth
Sentence: 17.5 years
Sentenced: 2002
Served: 12 years
Release Date: 10/16/2017
Priors: None (First Time Offender)
Prison Conduct: Perfect … Read the rest

Elizabeth “Beth” Cronan is NOW FREE – Drugs Minus Two!

It’s a great day because so many people are being released from the half-way house and/or BOP due to the 2 pt reduction that Beth and others who were on the Top 25 Women who Deserve Clemency, such as Therese … Read the rest

Elizabeth “Beth” Cronan – 28 Years – Receives 2 Point Reduction!

beth_cronan_clemency_lgCongratulations to Beth Cronan #14 on the Top 25.  Beth’s mother, Jeanne, wrote to CAN-DO’s Amy Povah, to say she is beside herself with joy.  Her dream to hold Beth in her arms again will finally come true.

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Reisa Pettiette – 20 years – Clemency Granted on Oct 27th!

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Reisa Pettiette received clemency on October 27, 2016

Reisa’s co-defendant, Tommy Johnson also received clemency.

Name: Reisa Pettiette
DOB: 02-11-64
RACE: Caucasian
Marital Status: divorced
Age: 52
Children: 3
Grandchildren: 10
Charge: Conspiracy with intent to Manufacture Meth.
Sentence: 20 … Read the rest

Deniese Watts – #18 on Top 25 is NOW FREE!!!

Deniese Watts walked out of the BOP July 29th due to a motion filed that made her eligible for Drugs Minus Two.

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Deniese was #18 on the Top 25 Women Who Deserve Clemency and very deserving – congratulations to Deniese Read the rest

Santa Chiappetta – Free

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Santa Chiappetta

Santa’s early background and experience as Regional Sales Manager of Andiamo Luggage and then Vice President for a major sports bag company provided the experience she needed to start a successful trademark company that she worked hard for … Read the rest

Diana Webb – Free

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Diana Webb

Diana Webb is a non-violent first time offender, sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison for conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine. No drugs were ever produced and Diana was sentenced solely on the statements of three co-defendants who had Read the rest

Remy Penaflor – Free

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Remy Penaflor

Remedios “Remy” Penaflor’s involvement consisted of a one-time agreement to transport 2.6 kilos of methamphetamine for $1,500. Her role was that of a “mule” to carry drugs for someone else. She never met the “dealer” but was told … Read the rest

Mariella Liggio – Now Free!

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Mariella Liggio

Mariella served a 20 year 7 month sentence for cocaine conspiracy. She was a licensed real estate agent, raising a son on her own. Between 1980 and 1989, Mariella worked for several real estate agencies, including Coldwell Banker … Read the rest

Stephanie Nelson – Free

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Stephanie Nelson

Stephanie Nelson served a 16-year sentence for one count of “Aiding and Abetting” related to the distribution of Methamphetamine. Stephanie was initially introduced to cocaine when she was 13. At 19 she had a heart attack from freebasing … Read the rest

Yolanda Reyes – Free

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Yolanda Reyes

Yolanda Reyes is serving her 19-year, 7 month sentence. In addition, she was fined $40,000 for her participation with a man who sold cocaine. When he first came into her life, Yolanda was a lettuce picker in the … Read the rest

Debi Campbell – Free

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Debi Campbell

Debi Campbell is serving a 19-year, 7 month sentence for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine. Debi does not claim to be completely innocent, but she was not the participant that the government’s informant made her out to be and … Read the rest

Vicki Flanagan – Now Free!

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Vicki Flanagan

Vicki Flanagan owned a successful accounting firm with 40 employees called Flanagan & Co. in Columbus, Georgia. Her problems began when her firm became the accountants for a rural, 40-bed hospital in Glenwood, Georgia known as Wheeler County … Read the rest

Shirley Womble – Free

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Shirley Womble

Shirley Womble is serving a 25 year sentence for “Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana,” although she never sold or distributed the drug. Shirley’s husband, Willard, engaged in the sell of marijuana. Several arguments occurred due to his decision to … Read the rest

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