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The Desperate Need for Prison Oversight: A Prison Tragedy
Big John had served 18 of his 20 years and was eagerly anticipating a court date that his attorney believed would see him granted early release. He was due in court on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, but he never got there. Instead, Big John Jackson died incarcerated at Forrest City Low in Forrest City, Arkansas,…
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FAMM responds to DOJ working group report on sexual abuse committed by federal prison employees
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM responds to DOJ working group report on sexual abuse committed by federal prison employees Washington, D.C. – A Department of Justice (DOJ) working group has released a report with recommendations on how to address sexual abuse committed by Bureau of Prison (BOP) correctional officers and staff. One…
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FAMM and PERL urge Tennessee Governor and Attorney General to appoint a special investigator in the Eliza Fletcher case
Contact: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM and PERL urge Tennessee Governor and Attorney General to appoint a special investigator in the Eliza Fletcher case NASHVILLE – FAMM and People for the Enforcement of Rape Laws (PERL) sent a letter today to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti requesting that they appoint a…
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FAMM urges the full DC Council to vote on Revised Criminal Code Act
Contact: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM urges the full DC Council to vote on Revised Criminal Code Act WASHINGTON – The DC Council Committee of Judiciary and Public Safety voted in favor of the Revised Criminal Code Act, the first major revision of all of the city’s sentencing laws in well over a century. FAMM…
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FAMM to host virtual panel, “Guess Who’s Back: The Sentencing Commission’s Return & the 2022-2023 Amendment Cycle” on Oct. 2
For media inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM to host virtual panel, “Guess Who’s Back: The Sentencing Commission’s Return & the 2022-2023 Amendment Cycle” on Oct. 2 WASHINGTON – FAMM is hosting a virtual panel “Guess Who’s Back: The Sentencing Commission’s Return & the 2022-2023 Amendment Cycle” from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, October 24. After…
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FAMM releases national poll results, compassionate release report cards for all 50 states and D.C.
Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases national poll results, compassionate release report cards for all 50 states and D.C. Despite strong public support, states fail to use compassionate release programs WASHINGTON – Today, FAMM has released a compassionate release report , including report cards for every state , grading compassionate release programs designed for…
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FAMM releases statement after Gov. Newsom signs compassionate release bill
Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement after Gov. Newsom signs compassionate release bill SACRAMENTO – FAMM General Counsel Mary Price released the following statement after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that would improve the state’s compassionate release process. The bill passed the Senate and Assembly in August . “This is a…
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FAMM’s Shaneva McReynolds testifies before Illinois Resentencing Task Force
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM’s Shaneva McReynolds testifies before Illinois Resentencing Task Force SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Shaneva McReynolds, FAMM Consultant and Advocate, testified today before the Illinois Resentencing Task Force about the importance of providing second chance legislative mechanisms to safely reduce the state’s prison population. “Illinois needs to pass legislation…
Celebrating Our 35 Year Anniversary!
