Please sign Michelle’s Change.org petition
Name: Michelle West 17809-039
Children: One daughter – Miquelle West
Race: Human
Grew up: Detroit, Michigan
Tried: Detroit,
Michigan
Will Live: Los Angeles, CA
Charges: Count (2) Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances, (3) Aiding & Abetting; Drug Related Murder (5) False Statements to Institution with Deposits Insured by the FDIC (6) Laundering of Monetary Instruments
Exceptional Point: Murderer was given full immunity – never served a day in a plea bargain for testimony.
Sentence: Life 
Started Sentence: 5/3/93
Time Served: 30 years
Sentenced: 6-15-94
Started Sentence: 5/3/93
Priors: First Time Offender
Incidents: Staff characterization “role model” inmate.
Clemency status:  GRANTED!  
Supporters: CAN-DO Foundation, her attorney Amanda Bashi, Beauty After the Bars, Tiawana Brown,  National Council – NCIFWG, Families for Justice as Healing, FedFam4Life, The LOHM, and many more – see letters below:  
African American Mayors Association letter supporting Michelle West’s clemency
Support letter from Candace Christian – daughter of the victim’s letter to President Trump
Support letter from Eric Powell_June, 2018  Major in United States Air Force Support letter from Sister Megan Rice
Support letter by Minister Nicholas Gentile
Support letter from Pat McSweeney
In the News: Journal Staff writer Tim Doran ended his article with, “…agents who raided the homes and offices never found drugs, paraphernalia or large amounts of money.”
Post sentence Letter from Judge Newblatt stating, “I have always hated the sentencing part of this position which forces me to deprive people of what is so important to me – – freedom.”
Media:  The Young Turks featured Michelle West and Miquelle West in their Injustice series released June 20, 2018 – please watch and share: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOjPkHS1_80 Watch this 16 minute documentary by Revolt TV about Miquelle West’s quest to free her mother, Michelle West.

Photo of Michelle West with her Miquelle during happier times.

Recently, Michelle’s daughter, Miquelle West was interviewed by Fox 11 about her mother’s pending clemency petition. Please watch the interview that focuses on President Obama’s clemency project and why Miquelle West gives credit to her mother, Michelle for her successful career, working for Revolt TV; a fashion consultant and celebrity stylist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1KoU6tNgoA Also, Michelle West’s story was just featured in Fusion magazine.  Read the whole story here:

Alex Izaguirre/Fusion

    Please this page, so we can reunite Michelle with her daughter, Miquelle and let them begin a new chapter together – they have both suffered enough! Beatrice Codianni marched in a rally protesting the expansion of prisons in Boston MA. Having served time with Michelle West spoke about her in Protesters call for abolishing prison systems  By Felicia Gans GLOBE CORRESPONDENT AUGUST 07, 2016 Michelle West was the main subject, featured in an article in Truth Out.org entitled: Mothers Serving Long-Term Drug Sentences Call for Clemency. Accomplishments:

• Pre-Incarceration/Entrepreneur; Post-Incarceration/Marist College Certificate in Business Management with Legal Application; Naugatuck Community College (Starting Your Own Home Based Business or Small Business), Career Resource Tech Apprenticeship from U.S. Department of Labor; Advanced Computer Training; Spanish Level 1; Post-conviction rehabilitation includes numerous ACE certificates.
• Philanthropic Efforts: Obtained Warden approval to organize fundraiser(s) for FAMM at F.C.I. Danbury; Facilitated the distribution of toys for the Sylent Heart Foundation 2014 Toy Drive for children with incarcerated parents; Provided weekly mentoring sessions for young adult inmates at F.C.I. Danbury.
• In 2005, inmate West received a letter of commendation from an Associate Warden at FCI Danbury. It states that she assisted the Correctional Services Department during their Program Review and also during their American Correctional Association accreditation. “She performed at a high level and is a competent worker.”
• Other BOP Staff members have written favorable statements about Michelle’s character:

“I have dealt with inmate West for the past 11-years and she has always helped out even when she didn’t have to. She’s always been a ‘model inmate’ and has always been more than just basically respectful. I wish all of our inmates were like her.” E. Vermette, Cook Supervisor FCI Danbury “Inmate West over the past 15 years has always been a role model inmate. Inmate West has always been a team player when it comes to assisting multiple departments in preparation for sanitation inspections. Inmate West is always willing to help at a moments notice.” L. Plourde, FCI Danbury

Michelle’s daughter, fashion expert, Miquelle West.

Miquelle and her Grandmother
Detroit Country Day School Circa 1993