Anrica Caldwell knows all too well what it’s like to stress over the clemency lottery each time the list is released by the White House. She shares her emotions in an Op Ed, relatable to thousands who also have a loved one in federal prison, waiting to learn whether they will be one of the lucky few to receive mercy in the form of a commutation of sentence by President Obama. Read her story in The Influence
Instead of sleepwalking through the obligatory turkey “pardon” on the White House Lawn this year, I wish President Obama would grant some real pardons — to humans. There is no better gift than hearing that your loved one has been freed from an unjust sentence. I should know.
Malik King was born in 1964 in Manhattan, New York; grew up in Queens and moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1982 to attend Morehouse College. He received a degree in Business Administration/Computer Science in 1987. Growing up in New York, Malik had a diverse group of friends, some of whom friends got caught up in…
Name: Alejandro Garcia Salinas, Reg. #21764-279 DOB: June 20, 1981 Race: Hispanic Raised: Texas Tried: Northern District of Texas Will live: Fort Worth Texas if not deported. If deported, Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Charges: Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana & Cocaine. (21 USC § 841(b)(1)(A) & § 846) Trial or plea: Plead Guilty. Sentenced on: December 15, 2012 Priors: Minor traffic violations Prison Conduct: Exemplary, few minor…
Karen Archer, currently serving her 19th year of a 24-year sentence for “Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine,” was not involved in the sale of meth — she was merely present when her co-defendants were busted.
Name: Wayne Pray Race: African American Marital Status: Married Age: 72 years old Children: 13 State raised: Newark, New Jersey State indicted: Newark, New Jersey Will release: New Jersey. Charges: Violating 21USC 848 (b) and (a) 21 USC 960 and 21 USC 846 and 841. Length of sentence: Life without parole. Time served: 32 years…
Beth had a wonderful life growing up as an only child in a loving middle class family. After she graduated, she went to work for her father as a dental technician. Eventually Beth got married, had a family and moved to Florida to live the all American dream. Everything was just that, until her husband divorced her and the bottom fell out. Eventually Beth sought help and was treated for clinical depression, but there was no remedy.