People who have been convicted of a crime and are currently serving their sentence in California may apply for a commutation (reduction of sentence). … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2019
Applying for a Governor’s pardon in California
Two distinct processes available to California prisoners From theGovernor's Office: People who have been convicted of a crime in California may … [Read more...]
Judges overwhelmed with immigration case backlogs makes it difficult for them to work
The Trump administration’s controversial strategy to reduce the growing back- log of immigration cases has failed, according to a university study. … [Read more...]
Pasos para conmutación o reducción de sentencia
Las personas que han sido convictas de un crimen y actualmente están cumpliendo su sentencia en California pueden aplicar para una conmutación o … [Read more...]
Presos en California pueden aplicar para un perdón gubernamental
Las personas que han sido convictas de un crimen en el estado de California pueden aplicar para un perdón gubernamental. El gobernador de California … [Read more...]
Editorial: Marcus Henderson
I am proud to have worked and walked the journey of prison journalism with a remarkable group of men for the past five years. These dedicated men have … [Read more...]
Two California Supreme Court justices against capital punishment
Two California Supreme Court justices have joined the debate against capital punishment. “California’s death penalty is an expensive and … [Read more...]
Florida DAs charge fentanyl dealers with murder in cases of overdose
A woman overdosed and died in jail. As a result, another faces first-degree murder charges. On Sept. 7, 2018, 24-year- old Jeniffer Patrick was … [Read more...]
Gov. Mike DeWine halts executions in Ohio
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has halted capital punishment in his state until a constitutional method is developed for executions. “As long as the status … [Read more...]
Inmate walks out of prison after 27 years of confinement
Ten days into the new year, Quentin Morris walked out of Folsom State Prison. Last August, Governor Brown commuted his sentence to 25 years to life, … [Read more...]