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FAMM reacts to Tennessee Lawmakers’ latest decision on sentencing bill
For Media Inquiries : John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM reacts to Tennessee Lawmakers’ latest decision on sentencing bill NASHVILLE – FAMM’s Tennessee State Director Matthew Charles released the following statement after the Tennessee General Assembly failed to pass a new “three strikes” law. “The Tennessee General Assembly was wise to let an expansion of their…
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FAMM releases statement on passage of sentencing reform bill in Washington
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on passage of sentencing reform bill in Washington SPOKANE – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Daniel Landsman released the following statement after Washington’s legislature passed a bill that changes juvenile sentencing laws in the state. The bill ends the use of juvenile adjudications to automatically…
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FAMM releases comment following Sentencing Commission vote
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases comment following Sentencing Commission vote WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement following today’s US Sentencing Commission vote on sentencing guideline amendments. “Compassionate release exists so that courts can review sentences when extraordinary and compelling circumstances arise,” Ring said. “Today, the Commission rightly…
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FAMM releases statement following Tennessee House Criminal Justice Committee vote
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Tennessee House Criminal Justice Committee vote Proposed bill would cost nearly $500 million to construct a new prison NASHVILLE – FAMM’s Tennessee State Director Matthew Charles released the following statement following a vote in the Tennessee House Criminal Justice Committee to approve a bill…
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FAMM to host virtual panel, The Future of Clemency in Pennsylvania, featuring Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Davis and Board of Pardons Secretary Watson
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM to host virtual panel, The Future of Clemency in Pennsylvania , featuring Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Davis and Board of Pardons Secretary Watson HARRISBURG – FAMM is hosting a virtual panel via Zoom, The Future of Clemency , featuring Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis from noon to 1:00…
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FAMM welcomes Adam Bingman as new VP of Communications
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM welcomes Adam Bingman as new VP of Communications WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring today announced the hiring of Adam Bingman as Vice President of Communications. “We are excited to have Adam take the helm of our talented communications team,” Ring said. “He is a proven…
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FAMM’s Shaneva McReynolds to participate in press conference for two Illinois parole bills
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM’S Shaneva McReynolds to participate in press conference for two Illinois parole bills SPRINGFIELD – FAMM’s Illinois State Consultant Dr. Shaneva McReynolds will join a press conference advocating for two parole bills that provide second chances for incarcerated individuals in Illinois state prisons – Earned Reentry and Elder…
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FAMM’S Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Missouri House Judiciary Committee hearing
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM’S Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Missouri House Judiciary Committee hearing JEFFERSON CITY – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner will testify at the Missouri House Judiciary Committee hearing on Monday in support of a bill that would eliminate the crack-powder sentencing disparity…
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FAMM supports New Mexico’s medical and geriatric parole bill
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM supports New Mexico’s medical and geriatric parole bill SANTA FE – New Mexico’s State House and Senate have both passed a bill that would fix their flawed system for granting medical and geriatric parole. If signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the clearer and more…
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FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price to testify before Oregon Senate Committee on Healthcare about compassionate release reform
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price to testify before Oregon Senate Committee on Healthcare about compassionate release reform SALEM – FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price will appear before the Oregon Senate Committee on Healthcare today, testifying in favor of a bill that would improve Early Medical Release. “Oregon flunks…
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