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Research

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Added by Ester Holzendorf on October 5, 2011 at 2:28pm — No Comments

Your help is needed. Troy Davis is scheduled for execution on Sept. 21, in Georgia and Duane Buck is sheduled for execution today Sept. 15, in Texas. Please contact The Georgia Pardon and Parole Board (404) 656-5651and ask they rule not to execute Mr. Davis. Ask the District Attorney Larry Chisolem of Chatam County to withdraw the warrent. (. There is evidence that proves Mr. Davis is not guilty, and 7 of the 9 witnesses have recanted. There is no physical evidence linking Mr. Davis to the…

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Added by Ester Holzendorf on September 15, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Volunteers Needed

The work at 38th and Chestnut, Kansas City Missouri continues. Volunteers needed. Plumber, carpenter, painter, gardners, and ideas. Please come out and get involved. This is a part of the stop the violence, stop the killing initiative. Contact me at esterbillie61@aol.com.

Thanks.

Added by Ester Holzendorf on August 29, 2011 at 2:45pm — No Comments

Community clean up project

Consolidated Social Work Services Volunteers will be assisting Brandon Ellington, Ms. E, and other members of Team Ellington April 30th, 9:00 am, at 3836 Chestnut, Kansas City, Missouri. This is an on going clean up movement, sponsored by Voices of the People, I am my Brothers keeper, Giving yourself Real Love (G.Y.R.L.), Operation promise Land, and other volunteers. The problem is, the neighborhoods have been allowed to deteriorate to the point of attracting violence, crime, and other negative… Continue

Added by Ester Holzendorf on April 22, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

HB 650

Continue to support the long term sentencing bill. HB 650. In box me for more information. esterbillie61@aol.com

Added by Ester Holzendorf on April 14, 2011 at 6:31pm — No Comments

HB 650

Long term sentencing bill. This bill will need much support. Please come out to the Criminal Justice Task Force meetings, Church of the good Sherpherd, 4947 Choteau Drive, North kansas City, Missouri. 1st Monday of the Month, 6:45-8:45 pm.

Added by Ester Holzendorf on March 2, 2011 at 11:48pm — No Comments

Criminal Justice Task Force Lobby Day

Members of the Criminal Justice task Force Family Advocacy group, and supporters will travel to Jefferson City March 1, 2011 to meet with Legislators to seek support of the Long term sentencing/Life without parole bill. To be readily identified all participants are asked to wear their yellow T-shirts with the CJTF logo.

Added by Ester Holzendorf on February 11, 2011 at 11:29pm — No Comments

Expungment Bill

HB 75 expungment bill. Sponsor Rep. Shalon "KIKI" Curls. Meeting Feb., 3rd 2011. Pioneer College, 2700 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Room 207. 10:00 A.M. Please come out and support this effort. Sponsored by the re-entry, public education, advocacy committee.

Added by Ester Holzendorf on January 12, 2011 at 4:57pm — No Comments

A fight worth fighting

Darryl Burton, Joyce Ann Brown, Dennis Fritz, and Ron Williamson (Deceased, Dec. 04), are just four out of thousands who are innocent in prison or have been exonerated. Please consider getting involved with the Criminal Justice Task Force this coming year. This organization is helping those who have inordinate sentences, and Joyce Ann Brown (Dallas Texas), continues to assist those who have been released from places of incarceration. There is a lot of work yet to be done, so please contact the… Continue

Added by Ester Holzendorf on December 24, 2010 at 7:41pm — No Comments

Happt Holidays

MERRY CHRISTMAS, TO ALL. HAVE A VERY HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAY, AND A HAPPY PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.

Added by Ester Holzendorf on December 24, 2010 at 2:01pm — No Comments

Criminal Justice Task Force/Family Advocacy Group

The CJTF/FAG will sponsor a meeting with Legislators, December 14, 2010. Location: Church of the Good Shepherd, 4947 NE Choteau Drive, Kansas City, Missouri. 6:30 pm. The CJTF/FAG has worked on getting changes to the long term sentencing/ Life without parole for 10 years. The group is asking for support from the community as well as those who have a love one serving a long term sentence. Please come out and support this very important issue.

Added by Ester Holzendorf on November 30, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Vote

Be sure you get out and VOTE! Make your voice heard.

Added by Ester Holzendorf on October 28, 2010 at 8:29pm — No Comments

Before, During and after arrest.

You have the right to:

1. Remain silent. Don't start trying to explain anything.

2. Whatever you say can be used against you if charges are filed.

3. You have the right to an attorney, and you have the right to have that person present during questioning. At any time during an interview you can stop talking and request an attorney, you have the right to do so. All questioning must stop the moment you ask for an attorney.

4. Do not…

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Added by Ester Holzendorf on September 14, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Voting in Missouri with a criminal conviction/Information provided by American Civil Liberties Union.

If you were convicted of any felony in a state or federal court, you are barred from voting: (1) while incarcerated (2) while on probation (3) while on parole.

If you were convicted of a misdemeanor, you only lose the right to vote while incarcerated. If you were convicted of a felony or misdemeanor relating to election laws, you are permanently disfranchised unless you receive a pardon from the Governor.

Once you have completed your sentence, you can register…

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Added by Ester Holzendorf on September 2, 2010 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Reform of Crack cocaine law

Congratulations to Families against mandatory minimums, Julie, all staff and members. President Obama signed the reform bill into law yesterday. I am not sure if this law will be retroactive, but we will probably hear something on that soon. When I hear something I will post it.

Added by Ester Holzendorf on August 4, 2010 at 4:58pm — No Comments

Criminal Justice task force family advocacy group.

CJTF traveling to Jefferson City April 20. Please contact Robin at: redrob2655@yahoo.com for details.

Added by Ester Holzendorf on April 10, 2010 at 9:50pm — No Comments

Mini Law school

UMKC school of law presents a public mini law school. March 24 and every Wed thru May 5th. 51st and Oak, Kansas City, Missouri. 7-9 pm.$40 fee. www.lakc.net to register. Can learn about court system, and how it works. What to expect when bringing or defending a case and other valuable information.

Added by Ester Holzendorf on February 16, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Exonerations

The Innocence Project just reached it's 250th exoneration. Yes innocent people really do go to prison, and some of them have been executed. That seems reasonable to assume given the current numbers of innocent people who have been exonerated, because they were in fact not guilty.

Added by Ester Holzendorf on February 5, 2010 at 10:26pm — No Comments

HB 1757

The Criminal Justice Task Force, Family Advocacy Group has great news! As of Jan. 21st. HB 1757 has been filed. This bill will amend life without parole sentencing. There are 27 co-sponsors of this bill.

Congratulations to the CJTF and all supporters.

Contact information for CJTF: redrob2655@yahoo.com

Added by Ester Holzendorf on January 24, 2010 at 11:08pm — 2 Comments

S 714

Families Against Mandatory Minimums, (FAMM), reports the Senate Judiciary Committee approved S. 714. The National Criminal Justice Commission Act S. 714 introduced by Senator Jim Webb (D-Va), would create a blue- ribbon, bipartisan panel to review the criminal justice system from top to bottom. The bill is important because any examination of the criminal justice system will inevitably lead to review of sentencing policies and mandatory minimums.

Congratulations to all FAMM staff and… Continue

Added by Ester Holzendorf on January 24, 2010 at 11:02pm — No Comments