CANDO is elated to report that Rhonda is NOW FREE. She is an inspiration to so many and got extra good time due to First Step Act.
Name: Rhonda J. Turpin. #31460-060
Race: African American
Children: Two daughters; six grandchildren… Read the rest
Ramona Brant’s long road to freedom has abruptly taken a turn – may she RIP
CANDO interviewed Ramona Brant less than two months after she was set free. Listen to her share, in detail, the day she learned President Obama granted her clemency.
Everyone at CANDO is devastated to learn of Ramona Brant’s passing that … Read the rest
Michael Holmes – Serving Life is NOW FREE!!!
Michael Holmes walked out of prison on April 18, 2017 after 18 years. He received clemency on 12/19/16
Michael Holmes was lucky #10 on Top 25 – and finally got his DREAM COME TRUE! Clemency!!!
Michael’s change.org petition on the … Read the rest
Donella Harriel – 22 years – CLEMENCY GRANTED on 8/3/2016
Donella Harriel granted clemency on Aug 3, 2016 – is still in limbo due to a detainer.
MEDIA: Read about Donella’s story in the Influence and Alternet.
Race: Black
Marital Status: single
Age: 39
Children: 2 kids
State raised: Florida… Read the rest
Wilfredo Barrios – Life Without Parole
Wilfredo Barrios is Serving LIFE for Drugs – Please sign his Change.org petition
Name: Wilfredo Barrios #: 21080-112
DOB: 4/16/63
Age: 56
Race: Hispanic
Raised: in Guatemala until he was 18 years old when he arrived in the United States… Read the rest
Lazara Ordaz – 35 years
Please sign Lazara’s change.org petition
Name: Lazara Ordaz #52247-066
DOB: 12/17/58
Race: AFRO-CUBAN
Marital Status: Single
Age: 61
Children: One daughter
Resident state: Florida
State charged: Philadelphia
Will live: Philadelphia
Charges: Conspiracy to Distribute More than 3 Kilos of controlled … Read the rest
Rose Summers – 1st Offender – 24 Years is now free!
Rose Ella Summers – 20697-001
DOB: 9-11-70
Age: 47
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:… Read the rest