The Edge starts with a 10 minute blast of politics from political analyst and journalist Michael Shure talking with well known news caster and radio personality, Mark Thompson; a daily voice in Los Angeles on the most listened to talk radio station in the country, KFI AM 640 (available on the I heart radio app and…
Congratulations to Eva Palma Atencio and her family. She has finally received relief that is long overdue! We will be adding more info after she gets through the immigration process. Please Sign Eva’s Change.org petition Name: Eva Atencio Palma #21868-051 DOB: July-11-1974 Age: 44 years old Children: 2 daughters Bianca and Estrella 1 son Herman Grandchildren: yes Nationality: Hispanic…
The CAN-DO Foundation joined 135 Non-profit, Non-Governmental Organizations that signed a letter to President Obama seeking his support for a new approach to the war on drugs. 3/10/2016 Dear Mr. President: In April, the United Nations will hold a “General Assembly Special Session on the World Drug Problem” (UNGASS), its highest-level drug policy meeting since…
Who Can Be Charged? – Anyone who has any type of agreement or knowledge in connection to others who have the intent to commit drug law violations, (whether or not the accused ever participated in the act) can be charged. When two or more people agree to possess, sell, manufacture or distribute illegal substances,…
Victoria Law has written yet another compelling piece on the many negative aspects of mass incarceration. Aging, Sick and Incarcerated: The Need for Compassionate Release The CAN-DO Foundation provided Truthout with a few cases of women who are seeking a compassionate release, knowing the odds are greatly stacked against them, despite a scathing report…
LaShonda Hall walked out of prison on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022! She is now home with her family and her battle to overcome a draconian sentence is over!. Huge thank you to MiAngel Cody who is LaShonda Hall’s attorney and wrote her compassionate release petition which resulted in the beautiful miracle of freedom after Lashonda…
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 substance (cocaine) Use of a communications facility, possession of a firearm Sentence: 35 Years Time served: 21…
Washington Post covers the story of Ferrell Scott’s shocking clemency denial! Ferrell Scott in Raw Story Name: Ferrell Damon Scott #27797177 DOB: January 2nd, 1963 Race: Black Marital Status: Single Children: Skyler Scott, Serrell Scott, and Shamaiya Scott Grandchildren: Sky’ya Scott, Ferrell Scott, Sakai Scott, and Mason Scott Resident State:…
Tommy was #21 on the Top 25 and is NOW FREE! Name: Tommy M. Martinez #04517025 DOB: 10/21/1977 Race: Black Marital Status: Single/Engaged Age: 38 Children: Four Grandchildren:None State you are from: Illinois State where you were charged: Illinois Charge: Conspiracy to distribute crack Sentence: Life Served to date: 17 Years Started Sentence on: August…
Reisa Pettiette received clemency on October 27, 2016 Reisa’s co-defendant, Tommy Johnson also received clemency. Name: Reisa Pettiette DOB: 02-11-64 RACE: Caucasian Marital Status: divorced Age: 52 Children: 3 Grandchildren: 10 Charge: Conspiracy with intent to Manufacture Meth. Sentence: 20 years Started Sentence: 11-2003 Priors: DWI Prison Conduct: GOOD. Clemency Status: Granted!!!!! Supporters: CAN-DO Foundation, family Institution:…