Category: Now Free
CAN-DO Individuals who are now free. These people either completed their sentence or received clemency.
John Bolen – First Offender – Life – Clemency Granted 10/21/20
The CAN-DO Foundation is elated that President Trump has granted clemency to John Bolen so he can be reunited with his wife, June and son John Bolen as well as the entire family including John’s grandmother who is in
Charles “Duke” Tanner – 30 years – First offender – Clemency Granted on 10-21-20
The CAN-DO Foundation is thrilled that President Trump has granted clemency to Charles “Duke” Tanner so he can be reunited with his family, significant other, Rita Cushenberry, (a nurse) and son, Charles Tanner Jr. Duke was an undefeated light, … Read the rest
Michael Alexander – 22 years 4 months – NOW FREE
Please sign Michael’s Change.org petition
Name: Michael F. Alexander #33454-060
DOB: Dec. 19, 1963
Children: 3 children : 30, 29 and 11 years old
Grandchildren: 5 grandchildren
Raised: Cleveland, Ohio
Indicted: Cleveland, Ohio
Will Live: Cleveland, Ohio
Served: 14 years… Read the rest
Rufus Rochell – Serving 40 years walked out of FCI Coleman on 4/24/20. BOP gave him home confinement.
Name: Rufus Rochell #08628-017
DOB: 10-9-51
Age: 69
Race: Black
Raised: Florida
Tried: Northern District of Florida (Gainesville Division)
Will live: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Charges: Conspiracy with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of Crack and possession
… Read the rest 
Lenora Logan – Life reduced to 30 years- Immediate release on 8/13/20 Clemency on 10/21/20
Name: Lenora Logan #11733-424
DOB: 10-21-60
Age: 59
Children: 3
Grandchildren: 11
Raised: Iowa
Will live: Joliet, IL
Charges: Conspiracy to distribute and sell crack cocaine
Sentence: LIFE reduced to 30 years on appeal and then resent 2 pt reduction … Read the rest
Frank Merold – LIFE – received compassionate release – now free!
Name: Frank L. Merold
DOB June 6, 1958
Age: 62
Race: White American
Raised: Southern California
Tried: Northern District of Florida, Gainesville.
Will live: Hollywood, Florida, upon release.
Trial or plea: Went to trial
Charges: Convicted of 1 Count of … Read the rest
Ronnie Lauderdale Life + 30 was given TIME SERVED due to compassionate release!
Name: Ronnie Lauderdale
Clemency #: 288213
DOB: 1-18-57
Race: African American
Marital Status: Married – 30 years
Age: 63
Children: 2 Children; 1 son deceased; 1 daughter
Will Live: Arkansas w/ wife … Read the rest
Adam Clausen – 213 Years – compassionate release GRANTED thanks to Shon Hopwood!
Congrats to Adam Clausen and his family.
Please sign Adam’s Change.org Petition
Name: Adam B. Clausen #54213-066
DOB: 11/29/1975
Race: White
Marital: Engaged to the most beautiful woman, inside and out.
Age: 44
Children: None
Grandchildren: None
Charges: Hobbs Act … Read the rest
Richard Lynn – serving LIFE won a compassionate release – new outdate June 29, 2020!!!
Elated to speak to Dickie today after he walked out of USP Coleman and into the arms of family and friends. Here is a photo of Dickie on DAY 1 of his new life!!!
Name: Richard “Dickie” Lynn
DOB: July 17, 1954… Read the rest
Chad Marks – 40 years – won his compassionate release!
We are elated that Chad Marks sentence was reduced to 20 years and his new outdate is June 4, 2020, but his prosecutor filed an emergency stay to the circuit court to keep Chad in prison. More good news, a … Read the rest
Craig Cesal – 1st offender – Serving Life for Pot was released by BOP to home confinement due to COVID-19!
Sign Craig Cesal’s change.org petition –
CAN-DO created a video of Craig’s daughter, Lauren talking about her dad, what a wonderful father he is, and why he should get clemency.
Congrats to Craig Cesal who was serving life for pot … Read the rest
Phyllis Hood – 22 years – on home confinement
Happy that Phyllis Hood was released by the BOP to home confinement. Phyllis Hood – 28114-112
Age: 64
DOB: 10/24/1955
Race: White
Children: 1 son
Raised: Fontana, CA
Will Live: Fontana, CA
Case: Missouri
Charge: Conspiracy to Traffic Meth;
Trial/plea:… Read the rest
Elisa Castillo – 1st Offender – LIFE – NOW FREE due to compassionate release!
Please sign Elisa’s Clemency Petition.
Elisa was released on May 30th due to compassionate release and is home with her family. We are overjoyed!
Name: Elisa Castillo 67003-179
D.O.B: 7/13/1955
Race: Hispanic
Marital status: Widow
Age: 64
Children: 4 two boys, … Read the rest
Brian Johnson – Life without parole – NOW FREE thanks for First Step Act
CAN-DO identified Brian as a First Step Recipient and he was interviewed by Cut50’s Louis L. Reed.
No need to sign Brian Johnson’s change.org petition
Name: Brian Johnson #33822037
Age: 47 years old
Race: African American
Raised: Baltimore Maryland… Read the rest
Rashundria Burkes – 15 years 6 months sent to Home Confinement due to COVID-19
We are happy the BOP released Rashundria Burkes to home confinement for her safety! We are still pursuing #Clemency but gain comfort that she is safe at home with her family!
Sign Rashundria Burkes change.org petition seeking clemency.
Name: Rashundria … Read the rest
