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FAMM releases statement on EQUAL Act not being included in the omnibus appropriations bill
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on EQUAL Act not being included in the omnibus appropriations bill WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring issued the following statement after the Senate failed to include the EQUAL Act in the omnibus appropriations bill, killing this significant opportunity to right this historic wrong: This…
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FAMM releases statement on new prosecutorial charging guidance memos from the Department of Justice
Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on new prosecutorial charging guidance memos from the Department of Justice WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement in response to Attorney General Garland’s issuance of two memos, which provide guidance to federal prosecutors when charging criminal cases: “This is good news,” Ring said.…
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FAMM submits testimony to Senate Subcommittee on Investigations hearing on sexual abuse of women in federal prisons
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM submits testimony to Senate Subcommittee on Investigations hearing on sexual abuse of women in federal prisons WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring submitted testimony to the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations , for the hearing on “Sexual Abuse of Female Inmates in Federal Prisons”. “Many survivors of…
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FAMM releases statement following verdict in trial of Ray J. Garcia
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following verdict in trial of Ray J. Garcia WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring issued the following statement after a jury rendered a verdict in the case of Ray J. Garcia, the former warden of Dublin Federal Correctional Institution: “We are happy to see another…
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Maria Goellner appointed to Governor-elect Josh Shapiro’s Transition Advisory Committee on Public Safety
Contact: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org Maria Goellner appointed to Governor-elect Josh Shapiro’s Transition Advisory Committee on Public Safety HARRISBURG – FAMM Pennsylvania State Policy Director Maria Goellner has been named to Governor-elect Josh Shapiro’s Transition Advisory Committee on Public Safety , which covers sentencing and prison policies. Shapiro, in preparation for taking office in January,…
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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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