Jamael Nettles – 30 years – Received Clemency on 12/19/2016

Jamael Nettles – 30 years – Received Clemency on 12/19/2016

Name: Jamael Nettles DOB: 1/15/87 Age: 30 Children: 1 Grew up: Mobile, AL Tried in: Mobile, AL Will Live: in Mobile, AL until released from probation, then relocate to Houston, TX Charge: Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine (under 50 grams), powder cocaine (56 grams), and simple possession of marijuana Year sentenced: 2006 Sentence:…

Amy Povah on Lions of Liberty podcast
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Amy Povah on Lions of Liberty podcast

Amy Povah was interviewed by John Odermatt for Lions of Liberty’s Felony Friday. She talked about her case, the conspiracy law, clemency and why we need more conspiracy cases scrutinized to understand the fundamental injustices and abuse that people fall pretty to, associated with the plea bargain system in this country.  Listen to the podcast…

Malik King on Lions of Liberty podcast
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Malik King on Lions of Liberty podcast

Malik King was interviewed by John Odermatt of Lions of Liberty on April 14th for their segment called Felony Friday, about his communications with prisoners and the relationship he has garnered over the years that has made him a legend inside the prison system by so many who rely on his emails and letters to comfort them…

CAN-DO’s Amy Povah recognized by High Times on Women’s Day!
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CAN-DO’s Amy Povah recognized by High Times on Women’s Day!

  Today is International Women’s Day and HIGH TIMES would like to recognize and salute the women in our community who have worked shoulder-to-shoulder to help bring about the legalization of cannabis in its various forms. Legalization, decriminalization and putting an end to the injustices of marijuana arrests have been a special and constant concern…

“Weed not a factor” in war on drugs
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“Weed not a factor” in war on drugs

Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly made headlines for his comments on Sunday’s Meet the Press, when he pronounced that marijuana is “not a factor” in the War on Drugs and that solving the nation’s drug problem does not involve “arresting a lot of users.” Hmm… since when? If memory serves, the U.S. government…

Pot Lifer, Ferrell Scott in High Times
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Pot Lifer, Ferrell Scott in High Times

  In 2007, Ferrell Scott was sentenced to life in prison, without parole, for possessing and conspiring to sell marijuana. Scott had no priors and has had perfect prison conduct. Yet when he appealed to President Obama for clemency, he was denied. The father of three was beside himself when he received the news, said…