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
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
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
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
Honoring Men in Prison on Father’s Day – Huffpost
This article was written in 2017. Most the men featured in the Huffpost tribute to men in prison for Father’s Day are NOW HOME, including but not limited to Michael Pelletier, Andy Cox, Tim Tyler, David Barren, Jimmy Romans, Robert … 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
Luke Scarmazzo – 21.8 years for Medical Marijuana — NOW FREE ON COMPASSIONATE RELEASE!
Luke’s co-defendant, Ricardo Montes received clemency. They were charged together and are co-defendants. Please sign this petition supporting Luke’s clemency on change.org
Luke Scarmazzo # 63131-097
DOB: 1980
Age: 41
Race: White
Raised: California
Tried: Went to trial in the … Read the rest
Andy Cox – Life for Pot is NOW FREE due to Compassionate release!
Andy Cox was Serving Life for Pot and walked out of prison on 1/6/20. We are elated for Andy and his family!!!
Please sign Andy Cox’s change.org petition
Name: Andrew Cox, #89487-020
DOB: 7/13/1963
Children: 3
Born and Raised: Vero … 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
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