On November 19, 2015, the CAN-DO Foundation performed it’s second annual White House Vigil for the many prisoners profiled on our website. The Associated Press interviewed Jason Hernandez, the first Latino to receive clemency from President Obama and the video … Read the rest
THIS PROJECT HAS ALREADY REACHED ITS DEADLINE AND IS NO LONGER SEEKING VIDEOS
CAN-DO has been tasked with making a video of formerly incarcerated people and family members of currently incarcerated people that we hope to share at several events, … Read the rest
We are all rejoicing for Michelle Miles who walked out of prison on June 1, 2016. Thank you President Obama! We still have a long way to go. There are many more worthy candidates on this website. Please keep the … Read the rest
Ramona Brant is the centerpiece of an excellent article in Fusion. She embodies how brutal our current criminal justice system exploits women who are already victims of domestic abuse by tossing them into a conspiracy indictment that will hold a … Read the rest
Patricia Williams (Pat) was born in Paris, the daughter of a US WWII officer and a French mother. She grew up in France and on a plantation in the Belgian Congo (now the Dem Republic of the Congo). She experienced … Read the rest
We were elated to get the wonderful news that Melissa was scheduled to go to a halfway house on Nov 14th. This is a date many of us have waited for! Congrats to the entire Trigg family.
The ruling might as well have said “Justice Denied.”
Paul Free, serving a sentence of life without parole for a nonviolent marijuana conspiracy offense he says he can prove he did not commit, is used to such … Read the rest
Rose Ella Summers – 20697-001
DOB: 9-11-70
Children: 1 son – Victor
Race: White
Raised: Grand Prarie, Texas
Tried: Dallas, Texas
Will live: Dallas, Texas
Charge: Conspiracy to Distribute Meth and Money Laundering
Sentenced: May 7, 1997
Sentence: 24 years … Read the rest
Please sign and share Elizabeth’s Change.org petition
Exciting news for the Rushing family now that Liz is safe at home with her family.
Name: Elizabeth Marie Rushing #18715-056
DOB: 5/14/1966
Children: 1 daughter – she was 18 months old when … Read the rest
By Amy Ralston Povah
Published: Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Instead of sleepwalking through the obligatory turkey “pardon” on the White House Lawn this year, I wish President Obama would grant … Read the rest
Congratulations to Beth who is now FREE!
Elizabeth “Beth” Cronan
Age: 54
Race: White
Children: 3 children – 7 grandchildren
Charge: Conspiracy to Manufacture with intent to Distribute Meth
Priors: First Offense
Sentence: 28 years
Sentenced: 1998
Served: 16 years… Read the rest
CAN-DO received a phone call from Rudy Valdez, Cindy’s brother that his sister received clemency this morning(11/22/2016) – before the list was released. We are elated because we have been communicating with Rudy and Cindy for many years now – … Read the rest
Congratulations to Mandy Martinson who received clemency from a 15 year sentence!
Mandy Martinson
Age: 37
Charge: Conspiracy to Distribute Meth
Priors: First Offense
Sentence: 15 years
Served: 12 years
Sentenced: 2005
Release Date: 10/21/2017 – due for release to … Read the rest
in Mexico. She came to the United States when she was 12 years old.
Rita Becerra 25886-077
DOB: May 22, 1951
Age: 63
Children: 1 daughter, 1 son and 4 grandchildren
Race: Hispanic
Raised: Dallas, Texas
Tried: Austin, Texas
Will … 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
