{"id":9755,"date":"2018-08-20T16:12:29","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T21:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.candoclemency.com\/?p=9755"},"modified":"2022-10-09T15:04:27","modified_gmt":"2022-10-09T20:04:27","slug":"keenin-dewberry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sheryanne.com\/cando-new2\/keenin-dewberry\/","title":{"rendered":"Keenin Dewberry- 20 years"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"Name:<\/strong> Keenin<\/span> Dewberry<\/div>\n
DOB:<\/strong> 3-9-1980<\/div>\n
Age:<\/strong> 42<\/div>\n
Race:<\/strong> African American<\/div>\n
Raised:<\/strong> Kansas City<\/div>\n
Tried:<\/strong> Western District Of Kansas
\nCharges:<\/strong> Count 1 Conspiracy to distribute  280 grams or more of crack cocaine; Count 2 Conspiracy to distribute 5 kilos or more<\/div>\n
Trial or plea:<\/strong>  Trial<\/div>\n
Sentence:<\/strong>  20 years<\/div>\n
Sentenced on:<\/strong> January 27, 2014<\/div>\n
Served:<\/strong> 5 years<\/div>\n
Priors:<\/strong> 2008 marijuana felony. (Nothing found on his person at all just money he received 2 years probation )
\nRelease date:<\/strong> 3\/16\/2031 <\/span><\/div>\n
Prison Conduct:<\/strong> Excellent <\/span><\/div>\n
Clemency status:<\/strong>  Pending: Clemency case #C281738<\/span><\/div>\n
Institution:<\/strong> Forrest City Arkansas FCI Low
\n<\/span>Supporters:<\/strong> CAN-DO Foundation, Fianc\u00e9, Tasha Johnson, Mother, Grandmother,<\/span><\/div>\n
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Keenin and his loving family<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Grandfather, Former <\/span><\/span>NFL player Neil Smith, employer Alphonzo Hodge, and extended family members
\nLetter offering employment<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Accomplishments: <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
    \n
  • High school graduate 1998<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Started a stop violence organization 5-17-2012<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Several charity events and volunteering in the community<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Played semi pro football from 2004-2008<\/span><\/li>\n
  • POST INCARCERATION:<\/li>\n
  • Completed several classes including: <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Personal Finance<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Real estate Investment<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Business<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Parenting
    \n<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Stress management<\/li>\n
  • Buy or Lease<\/li>\n
  • Mental enrichment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    According to Keenin:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    As a 38-year old man, currently serving a 20-year sentence for a One Count Conspiracy to Distribute Crack Cocaine, and a One Count Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine. After being found guilty of the conspiracy in a 2013 trial by jury, based on the testimonies of other individuals who had entered plea deals for leniency, I had no knowledge of who they were, or them knowing me for that matter, has taught me a very strong lesson in life. I have learned that I need to know my associations, and who’s around me, and have better judgment of how I view people in general. Knowing that absolutely no physical evidence against me was brought during my trial, just those statements by the individuals having a liberty interest to free themselves, has also brought me to a level of humility and decency. I hope not to be judged fro my necessity to profess my innocence by going to trial, but, my strong convictions in proclaiming my innocence is a part of my existing anguish of knowing how long I will be away from my two beautiful daughters, my fiancee’, and very supporting family.<\/p>\n

    After knowing that my stepbrother was the primary suspect in the case against me, I came to the conviction that a person is not always a picture of “who” you think they are, but, sometimes the truth comes out through other means. I pass no blame, or put any guilt upon him for my being found guilty, because I’m not one to be a judge of anyone else, I just find myself now always assessing my associates and friends much more that I have in my past.<\/p>\n

    Also, I was involved with so many non-profit organizations in my community, and had such a positive impact on those people that have always experienced the kindness and joy I have to always give back to those in need. For this reason, although I have a very lengthy prison sentence, I refuse to allow bitterness to control or consume me in any way. I have worked all my life, starting at the age of 14, because of my dear Mother being a single parent, struggling to raise me by herself, I have always understood the value of giving more than if received is always better. To say the least, I have lots of skills to survive this struggle because of my Mother, because of the various skills I’ve attained during the course of my life (i.e., 3-years as a Material Handler & Machine Operator @ the National Envelope Company; 8 1\/2-years as a Production Specialist @ Woodbridge Corporation, producing foam cushions for Ford & General Motors; a Relief Specialist @ Aspen Contracting, as a Roofing Manager & Inspector for disaster repair and replacement in storm damaged areas- and receiving the Employee of the Month after only 3-months on the job; and finally, prior to my arrest as a Production Specialist @ Johnson Controls, again for the production of foam cushion seats for Ford & General Motors products). My Community Service and Volunteer Services include, but not limited to: 1) Show Me Shoe Foundation; 2) Mentoring & Empowering Foundation; 3)Lend a Hand Foundation; 4) The Know Joey? Foundation; and finally, as the Founder of my very own: Stop the Violence KC Foundation, which is now being run by my associates.<\/p>\n

    I understand something that was taught to me by one of my many mentors: “Bad associations, spoil useful habits.” This is where my experience brings me today, and, because of the many youths I have had such a positive affect on that are still out there, I am resolved in my conviction to do better each day I’m alive, regardless of my surroundings. I never allow my surroundings to dictate my positive attitude optimism, because ‘they’ “my young ones in the struggle”, deserve my best still. I hope that I can return one day soon to pick up where I left off, and continue bringing those not able to find a way for themselves, receive me again, regardless of my mistakes for the positive aspects I can bring them, and learning from my mistakes, so that they won’t have make them.<\/p>\n

    In closing, I understand the seriousness of my conviction, and what it does to communities as a whole, and everyday I sleep with my own remorse. However, I refuse to ever ‘give up’ on those that I love and care about that have dreams to be great people to others one day. Because of my desire to serve others, I hope that my foundation will be a legacy that I can leave for the right people that understand the value of giving back is “always worth living for.”<\/p>\n

    Release Plan, employment and goals: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Keenin with fianc\u00e9 Tasha Johnson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    During my five year incarceration I have learned a lot from the programing classes that were offered to me. Upon my release my plan is to get back to being a great father to my two girls and a great husband to my fianc\u00e9. I will be residing in Greenwood Missouri with my fianc\u00e9 and 2 children. I will be working at my friends gym Do Work Factory 2.0  <\/span>as a personal trainer. I will be conditioning youth for sports and also training adults to meet their personal needs. In addition to that I will be getting back to mentoring young men in the city as well as volunteering when I can. I am all about giving back and helping others, especially young underprivileged youth. I know with the support of my finance, mother and close family I will come home and thrive. This experience has taught me a lot. I haven\u2019t allowed it to make me angry or bitter\u2026just better. I am committed to getting out and being the best man I can be not only for the sake of my children and fianc\u00e9, but for myself.  <\/span>I plan to stay focused on my family and live my life solely for them. I just want to get home to help contribute and do my part as a father & husband. I will conduct my self as a respectable citizen giving my kids a positive example to look up. I am blessed to have the wonderful support system that I have. That along with God I know I will be successful.<\/p>\n

    \"\"
    With my two daughters prior to my arrest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    My daughters mean the world to me and always have – I yearn to pick up where we left off, heal the suffering and kiss the scars that my incarceration has inflicted upon their hearts.  I hope and pray President Trump will find my worthy of his mercy and kindness.  He will never regret giving me a second chance because I am ready to make the most out of a life that was interrupted, but not destroyed. I just need that opportunity.<\/p>\n

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