We are excited that Rachel was released on CARES Act on August 9, 2021 and was called in by her case worker at the halfway house to fill out a clemency petition because she meets Biden’s criteria as someone who has four years or less left on her sentence.
Name: Rachel Hanson #18097-040
DOB: 12-3-1983
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
Age: 38
Children: 3 of my own (1 boy, 2 girls) I also have my brothers oldest 2 children that I have raised as my own (1 boy & 1 girl)
State where you lived prior to indictment: Illinois
State indicted: Michigan
Will release to: Illinois
Charges: Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
Length of Sentence: 12 years 7 months
Served: 8 + years
Started sentence on: February of 2014
Release Date: December 26, 2024
Prison Conduct: No incident reports, worked Unicor my whole incarceration, programed
Clemency Status: Pending
Supporters: Children, Family, Friends, Church
Accomplishments: Since being released on HC, I am employed full time, regained custody of my children, live in my own home, got my drivers license, and I start dispatch school on Feb. 7th.
Health Issues: Neurological issues, seizures, high blood pressure

Rachel with her son

Rachel with her two daughters