Anthony Viola – First Offender – Serving LIFE is NOW FREE!

Anthony Viola – First Offender – Serving LIFE is NOW FREE!

ByAmy Ralston Povah

Name: Anthony S. Viola #38206-053DOB:  August 17, 1942Race:  CaucasianMarital Status: Married 56 yearsAge: 78Children: 5  (3 biological)Grandchildren: 9State where you are from: New YorkState indicted:  New YorkWill release to: Wife and son and familyTrial or pled guilty: TrialCharges: Racketeering Conspiracy – Intent to import marijuana and cocaineLength of Sentence: Natural LIFE Served:  30 yersStarted Sentence on: Imprisoned since July 22, 1991Release date:  Natural LIFE Priors:  First Time OffenderForfeitures: $24…

Dr. Johnny Trotter – First Offender – 15 years

Dr. Johnny Trotter – First Offender – 15 years

ByAmy Ralston Povah

 Name: Johnny Ray TrotterDOB:  June 18, 1975Age: 45Race: African AmericanRaised: Bloomfield, MichiganWill live: Bloomfield, MichiganIndicted: May 8, 2014 in the Eastern District of MichiganTrial or plea: Went to trialCharge: Count 1 Health Care Fraud Conspiracy 18:13Count 2-4 Health Care Fraud 18:1347Sentence: 15 years Sentenced on:  November 8, 2017Served: 3 yearsPriors: First Time OffenderPrison Conduct: Exemplary –…

New York Post quotes several CAN-DO clemency candidates in annual Turkey pardon article by Steven Nelson
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New York Post quotes several CAN-DO clemency candidates in annual Turkey pardon article by Steven Nelson

ByAmy Ralston Povah

Trump will “pardon” gobblers named Corn and Cobin an annual tradition at the White House on Tuesday, but in a potential twist, allies and reform advocates are anticipating more serious reprieves in the coming weeks. “President Trump has moved mountains since taking office and I’m certain he’s not done yet,” said Amy Povah, a clemency advocate…

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Angela Wright has served over a decade and needs clemency

ByAmy Ralston Povah

By Joe ChenApr 3, 2020 Angela Wright, 43, has served approximately 13 years of a 30-year sentence for convictions of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute. Criminal justice advocates say she is a deserving candidate for clemency. “My son, Brad, is my number one priority,” Wright told the CAN-DO Foundation. “I want to make up…

Vietnam Vet Michael Montalvo deserves clemency
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Vietnam Vet Michael Montalvo deserves clemency

ByAmy Ralston Povah

By April BamburgApr 4, 2020 Michael Montalvo is a Vietnam veteran, father of two, and grandfather of three. CAN-DO Foundation, a criminal justice reform advocacy group, says he deserves clemency from President Trump. The 73-year-old has served 32 years of a life sentence without parole for the non-violent crime of a continuing criminal enterprise between 1983…

Rufus Rochelle deserves clemency per CAN-DO
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Rufus Rochelle deserves clemency per CAN-DO

ByAmy Ralston Povah

By April BamburgApr 3, 2020 The CAN-DO Foundation supports Rufus Rochell in his bid for clemency. He was sentenced to 40 years and 8 months on charges of a conspiracy with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of crack, and possession with intent of the same amount. Rochell, 68, has served 31 years 8 months…

Peach Tree Times focuses on Chalana McFarland’s clemency campaign
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Peach Tree Times focuses on Chalana McFarland’s clemency campaign

ByAmy Ralston Povah

By Juliette FairleyApr 20, 2020 When Chalana McFarland exercised her constitutional right to a trial for alleged mortgage fraud, she didn’t expect to receive harsher sentencing than her co-defendant who opted for a plea deal but that’s exactly what happened. “Chalana is serving time because she refused to cooperate,” said Amy Ralston Povah, president of the…

CAN-DO backs clemency for Jimmy Romans
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CAN-DO backs clemency for Jimmy Romans

ByAmy Ralston Povah

By Bob PepalisMay 11, 2020 James Romans has spent nine years in prison working to better himself, including the completion of a 15-month dental assistant apprenticeship. He’s seeking clemency from President Trump for a 30-year reduced sentence on a conspiracy to distribute marijuana conviction in 2013. His original sentence was life without parole. “Jimmy’s original sentence…

CAN-DO Foundation supports Pelletier as clemency candidate
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CAN-DO Foundation supports Pelletier as clemency candidate

ByAmy Ralston Povah

By April Bamburg Apr 2, 2020 After President Trump commuted the sentences of multiple inmates in February, advocates are working to raise awareness of the cases of other inmates who are deserving of clemency. One of these is Michael Pelletier, 63, sentenced to life in prison in 2006 on charges of conspiracy to import marijuana, conspiracy…

Ana Alvarez’s clemency plea to President Trump
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Ana Alvarez’s clemency plea to President Trump

ByAmy Ralston Povah

By Joe Chen Apr 3, 2020for Miami Courant – Miami Herald Ana Alvarez, a 64-year-old mother to an only daughter, has served approximately 10 years of her 30-year sentence for a conspiracy to commit health care fraud conviction. Alvarez and criminal justice advocates believe she is a deserving candidate for clemency. In 2003, she got involved…