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  • Anthony Jones

    Anthony Jones

    Anthony was granted clemency after being in prison 29 years. He now fights to make our criminal justice system more just and appears in court on behalf of people still locked up, telling his story to lawmakers and the media.

  • Antonio Howard

    Antonio Howard

    “I’ve spent more time in prison than I’ve spent outside in society, and essentially grew up in prison,” says Antonio Howard, who lived in Pennsylvania state prison for more than 26 years. Yet today, what defines Antonio the most is not his imprisonment, but rather his vibrant relationship to art and his community. Now free,…

  • David Lee

    David Lee

    In his early twenties, David “Dawud“ Lee was, in his words, “out on the streets living a criminal lifestyle.” He is now serving a life sentence in Pennsylvania state prison. But against all odds, David has transformed himself into a true leader and role model under the most difficult conditions.

  • FAMM releases comment as Sentencing Commission amendments go into effect

    FAMM releases comment as Sentencing Commission amendments go into effect

    For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases comment as Sentencing Commission amendments go into effect WASHINGTON – FAMM General Counsel Mary Price released the following statement about the United States Sentencing Commission’s amendments expanding federal compassionate release grounds that take effect today. “We are very glad to welcome the Sentencing Commission’s thoughtful amendments…

  • FAMM releases comment as Sentencing Commission amendments go into effect

    For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases comment as Sentencing Commission amendments go into effect WASHINGTON – FAMM General Counsel Mary Price released the following statement about the United States Sentencing Commission’s amendments expanding federal compassionate release grounds that take effect today. “We are very glad to welcome the Sentencing Commission’s thoughtful amendments…

  • FAMM testifies at Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee hearing on clemency reform amendment

    FAMM testifies at Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee hearing on clemency reform amendment

    For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM testifies at Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee hearing on clemency reform amendment HARRISBURG – FAMM Senior Policy Associate Bryan Widenhouse is testifying live today at the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee’s hearing about Speaker Joanna McClinton’s constitutional amendment to the clemency process . House Bill 1410 would return the…

  • FAMM testifies at Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee hearing on clemency reform amendment

    For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM testifies at Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee hearing on clemency reform amendment HARRISBURG – FAMM Senior Policy Associate Bryan Widenhouse is testifying live today at the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee’s hearing about Speaker Joanna McClinton’s constitutional amendment to the clemency process . House Bill 1410 would return the…

  • FAMM congratulates Molly Gill, Vice President of Policy on new role at Federal Bureau of Prisons

    For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM congratulates Molly Gill, Vice President of Policy on new role at Federal Bureau of Prisons Deputy Director of Policy Daniel Landsman to be promoted to Vice President WASHINGTON – FAMM today announced that Molly Gill will be leaving FAMM on October 25, to become an attorney advisor…

  • FAMM congratulates Molly Gill, Vice President of Policy on new role at Federal Bureau of Prisons

    FAMM congratulates Molly Gill, Vice President of Policy on new role at Federal Bureau of Prisons

    For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM congratulates Molly Gill, Vice President of Policy on new role at Federal Bureau of Prisons Deputy Director of Policy Daniel Landsman to be promoted to Vice President WASHINGTON – FAMM today announced that Molly Gill will be leaving FAMM on October 25, to become an attorney advisor…

  • FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Michigan Senate Oversight Committee hearing on changes to prison ombudsman process

    For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Michigan Senate Oversight Committee hearing on changes to prison ombudsman process LANSING – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner will testify at the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee hearing on Wednesday in support of a bill that would…