NBC covers CARES Act cases and Clemency
Brian Foster was released from prison nearly a year ago under the CARES Act, a government policy that prioritized the use of home
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Politico Breaks Story about Biden’s CARES Act Clemency Effort
The Biden administration has begun asking former inmates confined at home because of the pandemic to formally submit commutation applications, criminal justice reform advocates and one inmate herself tell POLITICO.… Read the rest
High Times focuses on Pot Lifer Ismael Lira
Most Affected: Ismael Lira’s Family Torn Apart as a Cannabis Lifer
This edition of Most Affected focuses on Ismael Lira, whose family was torn apart by the war on drugs. Here is his tragic story.
Ismael Lira grew up in
CAN-DO President Amy Ralston Povah on Rev Al Sharpton’s Politics Nation about CARES Act
Link below to an interview between Rev Al Sharpton and Amy Ralston Povah discussing the current state of affairs regarding the CARES Act and why the criminal justice reform community is up in arms about CARES Act prisoners left in … Read the rest
Intercept focuses on marijuana offenders – Diana Marquez and Raquel Esquivel
DIANA MARQUEZ HAS spent the last 14 months going on long walks, hitting the treadmill, and cooking with her daughter. She’s gotten to know her grandson, a fourth grader, helping him with his math homework. She has also lived with
New York Post references three CAN-DO cases: “Biden ‘exploring’ clemency for federal drug crimes”
Biden ‘exploring’ clemency for federal drug crimes, Psaki says
WASHINGTON — President Biden is “exploring” the idea of granting clemency to people who are serving federal prison sentences for drug crimes, White House … Read the rest
Politico focuses on CARES Act and Rufus Rochelle – quotes CAN-DO
For weeks, the Biden administration has kept thousands of people in a state of panic by letting a single news report linger without formal denial or confirmation.
The report, published on July 19 by the New … Read the rest
High Times featured Pot Lifer Pedro Moreno
Most Affected: Pedro Moreno is the Last Brother Still Incarcerated for a Family Pot Operation
Pedro Moreno deserves to gain clemency from prison after serving decades behind bars for a cannabis-related crime, while his four brothers were released in 2016.
New York Post spotlights 420 – asks CAN-DO for quotes from cannabis clemency candidates, Ismael Lira and Pedro Moreno
Ismael Lira and Pedro Moreno provided quotes to Steven Nelson regarding their hope for clemency under a Biden administration.
On 4/20, pot prisoners ask Biden to honor campaign pledge and free them
Clemency recipient Chalana McFarland and her daughter Nia on PBS
Watch this extremely poignant segment on PBS entitled Mothers leaving prison encounter uphill battle as they try reconnecting with family that focuses on the reunification of Chalana McFarland and her daughter Nia, who were severed due to harsh mandatory sentences … Read the rest
PBS special about Charles “Duke” Tanner’s clemency miracle!
The ability to pardon criminals is a unique power of a president, one that can be politically motivated and often draws criticism. But as Reveal’s Michael Schiller explains, pardons can also change lives.
The CAN-DO Foundation advocated on behalf of … Read the rest
New York Post quotes several CAN-DO clemency candidates in annual Turkey pardon article by Steven Nelson
Trump will “pardon” gobblers named Corn and Cobin an annual tradition at the White House on Tuesday, but in a potential twist, allies and reform advocates are anticipating more serious reprieves in the coming weeks.
“President Trump has … Read the rest
Angela Wright has served over a decade and needs clemency
Angela Wright, 43, has served approximately 13 years of a 30-year sentence for convictions of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute. Criminal justice advocates say she is a deserving candidate … Read the rest
Vietnam Vet Michael Montalvo deserves clemency
Michael Montalvo is a Vietnam veteran, father of two, and grandfather of three. CAN-DO Foundation, a criminal justice reform advocacy group, says he deserves clemency from President Trump.
The 73-year-old has served 32 … Read the rest
Rufus Rochelle deserves clemency per CAN-DO
The CAN-DO Foundation supports Rufus Rochell in his bid for clemency.
He was sentenced to 40 years and 8 months on charges of a conspiracy with intent to distribute 50 grams or more … Read the rest
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