By Figeroux & Associates | Call 855-768-8845 Introduction Obtaining a gubernatorial pardon in New York State is a significant step toward overcoming the lingering effects of a criminal conviction. A pardon offers relief from collateral consequences like limited employment opportunities, housing barriers, and, in some cases, immigration challenges. This comprehensive guide outlines the step-by-step process […]
Editorial credit: fitzcrittle / shutterstock.com (NEW YORK, NY) – In response to Mayor Adams’ annual State of The City, Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) released the following statement on behalf of CPR Spokesperson, Hassen Bashir, VOCAL-NY, Civil Rights Campaign Coordinator. “The mayor of New York City has one of the most influential platforms in the […]
By Reuven Blau, THE CITY | Photo Courtesy THE CITY After a damning revelation eight years ago, state leaders changed the make-up of the Parole Board to combat inequality. It didn’t help. Black and Hispanic people in New York state prisons have a much higher chance to be denied parole than whites over the past […]
By Reuven Blau, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com The city’s largest public defender group says the practice of restraining people accused of nonviolent crimes behind their backs for initial court appearances is dehumanizing and prejudicial. The NYPD’s relatively new policy of handcuffing almost all people during their first court appearance unfairly violates […]
By Khalifah Talib Why this petition matters Amber Renee Guyger #02283505 Petition to Deny Parole for Amber Guyger To the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the parole request of Amber Guyger, convicted of the murder of Botham Jean, be denied. On September 6, 2018, Botham Jean, a 26-year-old […]
Photo credit: Vybz Katel Facebook Good day, Mr. Palmer. I was one of many who advocated for your release. I defended your release from imprisonment, even at the cost of losing friendships. I must admit that I didn’t follow the original trial. Still, over the past couple of years, I have thoroughly reviewed the events […]