• Revoke Anthony Saccone's Bail
    Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick said Saccone was driving 86 mph at the time of the crash. 3 Young Adults lost their lives that night: Baylie C. Rose, 19 Michael S. Walker, 18 Samra Osmanovic, 20 Rose was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Impala south on Onondaga Road when she drove into the intersection of Onondaga Boulevard and Onondaga Road at about 3:40 a.m. Feb. 23, police said. Her vehicle was struck by a 2015 GMC Acadia operated by Saccone, police said. Rose and the two passengers, Walker and Osmanovic, were all pronounced deceased at the scene, police said. Saccone was seen fleeing the area and was apprehended by OCSD K9 unit at his mother's house right up the road where he was destroying evidence and hoped to evade capture because he was driving a rental car from a local dealership with dealer plates on it. Anthony Saccone 's family pleaded for donations via GoFundMe just 4 days after Saccone posted either a $250,000 bail or a $500,000 bond to secure his release from jail ahead of trial at his May court date. Since then Saccone has been seen at several local hot spots enjoying his freedom and his life while his victims are decomposing in the ground. That's not right... Pictures surfaced of him drinking and partying at several different locations thought CNY, which people who know Saccone are not surprised he shows no remorse and is living the same lifestyle he had before the crime. As of July 14th, Anthony Saccone is awaiting an October trial date and is free on $250K bail. This petition goes to all the Moms and Dads that had to bury their children due to Drunk/Ability-impaired drivers. Saccone lived here his whole life, his mother lives within walking distance of the scene. He deliberately drove 50+mph over the speed limit rushing to get home at 3:30 in the morning after receiving a call from his irate Baby Momma, probably about him being out drinking at 3:30 in the morning when he has his own kids at home. Defense lawyer William Sullivan argued that the murder charges should be dismissed as evidence shows that Saccone attempted to swerve around the time of impact, proving that he did not act with the depraved indifference required for murder. Of course he swerved; it's a natural instinct to avoid a collision and how do we know he swerved before the crash and he wasn't just reaching for his phone or too drunk to keep it straight between the lines. Saccone is facing up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted of murder let's sign this petition and get it in front of DA Fitzpatrick and Hon. Judge Doran. THANK YOU
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  • Lift the LOCK DOWN STATE AT KERSHAW CORRECTIONAL FACILITY/ STATE PRISON, SC
    WE AS A NATION, SHOULD BE CONCERNED ABOUT THIS ISSUE, WE ALL KNOW SOMEONE THAT IS IN JAIL OR PRISON OR MAY HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND TOUCHED AND AFFECTED BY THE SYSTEM, VIOLENCE SHOULD NOT BE TOLERATED, NOR INHUMANE TREATMENT AND CONDITIONS THAT ARE INTOLERABLE AS WELL. SEEMINGLY. AMERICANS CRY OUT FOR MISTREATMENT OF OTHERS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES AND TURN A BLIND EYE TO THE PEOPLE AND CONDITIONS OF THE AMERICAN NATION; THESE PRISONERS ARE IN TROUBLE IN OUR NATION, WE SHOULD MUTE FEELINGS THAT THOSE IN TROUBLE REAP THE REWARDS FOR THEIR PUNISHMENT NO MATTER HOW WRONG OR UNJUSTLY THE CONSEQUENCES MAY BE, NO ONE DESIRES INHUMANE TREATMENT.
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  • Stop the Racial Disparities in Connecticut's Prisons
    Racial disparities continues to be huge issue in our criminal justice system, including in the state of Connecticut. Despite the effort of policy changes such as, the racial impact statements, Connecticut has only managed to reduce incarceration but not the disproportionate incarceration rate between African-Americans and whites. As of 2014, 1392 out of 100,000 per capita incarcerated were African-Americans while only 193 out of 100,000 per capita were whites. These statistics are unacceptable. Over the past few years, the state of Connecticut has suffered from the major budget cuts that negatively impacted the funding of many social services programs. The lack of funding resulted in many programs providing limited to no services for the vulnerable population, particularly the African-American communities. Many of these social services provide treatments, such substance abuse programs, mental illness programs, and even regular public schools, all which have been proven to be beneficial in preventing incarceration and recidivism. Now that the state has a more expanded budget, I urge you all to sign this petition, as it is to support the state government to increase funding for these social services programs and to focus on the local areas that currently lack access to programs. By adding more social services progress, the state of Connecticut will be helping create a more level “playing field”. Increased funding is necessary to help the vulnerable populations, including the African-Americans. By granting increased funds to social service programs, access will increase to these social services resources and will greatly help reduce the disproportionate rate of incarceration in Connecticut by providing a source of intervention for minorities. It is evident that the state of Connecticut has been committed in reducing racial disparities in its criminal justice system. But, it must take another stride now that it has a budget that can support providing alternatives outlets to its vulnerable population. Social service programs can help prevent the problem of racial disparity by stopping the issue at the very beginning. Connecticut must take action now in order to remain a progressive state. I hope you all take this message for consideration and I thank you all for your time.
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  • Fire Deputy District Attorney Michael Selyem NOW!
    San Bernardino Deputy District Attorney Michael Selyem made despicable remarks about U.S. Representative Maxine Waters. Selyem said in a Facebook post that “being a loud-mouthed c*** in the ghetto you would think someone would have shot this b*tch by now.” Selyem also goes on to attack victims of police violence by saying, “the sh*tbag got exactly what he deserved.” This is unacceptable. Oftentimes, our folks are left in the dark about the powerful role prosecutors and District Attorneys play in the criminal justice system. It is not commonly known these people are elected officials with the power to decide the fate of our communities. Selyem’s clear hatred of Black people should disqualify him from his position. The role of a prosecuting attorney is to objectively uphold the law - not to incite violence against an elected official. He cannot be allowed to serve in this public role any longer. It is not possible for Selyem to do his job without bias while also harboring vile and hateful views of communities of color. Selyem must be fired immediately. District Attorney Mike Ramos has a duty to remove Selyem from office. Otherwise, failing to do so compromises the integrity of his office. Our tax dollars cannot be used to employ an unabashed racist! Selyem must go now! In a moment where Black women leaders like Maxine Waters are being attacked, we have to stand up and fight with them! We need more leaders who will not cower to spineless calls for civility in the face of growing hatred of women, people of color and immigrants. Demand DA Mike Ramos to do what is right. Fire Michael Selyem now!
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  • AB 1810: Destroying Victims Rights and Public Safety
    In the words of San Diego County DA Summer Stephan: "The current language in AB 1810 allows mental health treatment pre-trial diversion for every type of crime including serial rape and murder. The bill allows no exclusion for the type of crime committed. No exclusion for prior criminal history an diversion instead of prosecution that would be available for those with almost every kind of mental health diagnosis. This means paraphilia, often diagnosed as the mental health issue for serial rapists and depression, often associated with mass school shooting murders are not excluded." Read paragraph 13 of AB 1810 yourself. What kind of CA will our children inherit from us? Summer Stephan went on to call AB 1810 a "Dangerous social experiment" and said that there are few serious felony offenses where the mental health of the defendant is not called into question. Please sign this petition demanding revisions to this dangerous bill!
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  • Investigation of law enforcement practices and protocols
    My brother was a victim of a double homicide over a year ago on April 6, 2017, in Tupelo, MS. Since then, the local law enforcement agency here has neglected to make contact with either of the victim's families nor make any arrests despite DNA evidence, eye witness testimonies, and confessions.
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  • Expunge Rick Simpson ("Oil's") Criminal Record in Canada
    The WORLD has been positively affected by Rick Simpson's humanitarian efforts; traveling the world teaching others how to heal themselves and others with his Cannabis Oil, in a world dominated by pharmaceutical companies 'for-profit' mentality. He has a criminal record for these efforts when he should be recognized as a NATIONAL HERO and nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. We must reverse this unjust criminal record, especially since Canada has now legalized MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
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  • Lengthening the Statue Of Limitations on Sexual Abuse Reported After Childhood
    I am asking for this so that full accountability is established for sexual predators with no scapegoat of time as an option.
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  • USA "8 th Amendment " HEAT TDCJ
    Cruel abuse in the TDCJ Ferguson unit in Midway, Texas: My son is an inmate at this unit and after multiple pleas to everyone, I could think of this is my last resolve! The heat is being used as a form of torture. The 8th Amendment Rights states "no cruel and unusual punishment shall be exhibited." We beg of you for help for all the men and woman suffering.
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  • Revoke Bail/House Arrest for Officer Michael Rosfeld
    This case involves the Police murder of an unarmed Black Victim. Normal Defendants accused of criminal homicide are NEVER given bail nor house arrest. The Allegheny County Judicial system has shown its prejudice by granting bond and house arrest to a Police Officer accused of murdering an unarmed African American male.
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  • Help Us Preserve the Ojibway Correctional Facility!
    We need YOUR help to get the attention of the Michigan Department of Corrections and Director Heidi Washington. Due to recent DOC budget cuts, the existence of the Ojibway Correctional Facility in Marenisco is at risk. Keeping this facility open is crucial to business, jobs, and education in the area. If we don’t use our voices or petition the State, this could have repercussions across the county.
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  • People are being TORTURED and DYING in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)!
    So, imagine with me that YOU are sitting in your hot car at over 100 degrees for several hours a day and for days on end (I dare you to try it). This is the reality of over 130,000 people within the TDCJ system. The inhumane conditions of lacking proper ventilation and temperature control within the TDCJ is a form of Torture! TDCJ continues to allow people to suffer in heat indexes of up to and over 149°F, as reported by the Hutchins Unit on July 19, 2011. The temperature log of a TDCJ unit documents temperatures ranging from 117°F to over 149°F. Now imagine you are the Mother, Father, wife, Husband, or child of someone who is suffering; what would you do about it? Here are a few examples of reports that Texas Prisons' A/C Advocates have received from families and people on the inside: “My son called me earlier around 7-ish. He said it's so hot, mama. This breaks my heart to the core.” “He said it feels like you are cooking in there!” “My son tells me it's so hot he puts water on the floor 'n lays down on it. He also wets his towel 'n puts it over his head 'n it drys up so quick cuz of the heat” “..in the dinner line or lunch line and when u sat down to eat sometimes they close u in with no fans going and no air conditioning at all with about 50 to 100 inmates plus how hot the kitchen is from cooking. It's like suffocating.” “He said the heat in there is extremely overwhelming and it’s hard to even breath. He’s a young man (24) and healthy …. He has already lost 7 pounds since first of May.” “..he says the cells are just heat boxes. When he wets a towel, it dries up in minutes. “…it was extremely hot in the dorms, I remember laying on the floor with no shirt on just in my sports bra just to get cool. Some ladies would get their sheets wet in the shower just to stay cool.“ Yet, despite several deaths, a plethora of media reports, wrongful death lawsuits filed, and complaints from family members and union officials for well over 18 years, TDCJ is still refusing to take basic steps to provide humane conditions for the people in their care. It seems reasonable that if TDCJ has money in the budget to replace its aging swine-production facilities with 6 new climate-controlled modular barns, at a cost of $750,000, surely they could treat people better than pigs. Surely, we can treat human beings at least as well as the pigs and dogs. This unconscionable behavior of allowing people to be tortured by deadly heat conditions must cease. What are we asking for? The same conditions that The Texas Commission on Jail Standards already requires. Every county jail needs to maintain internal temperature stays between 65 and 85 degrees. Other states with hot climates, such as Arkansas, Arizona, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, air condition their prisons, and even the detention center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is air-conditioned. By the way, did you try the Hot Car dare? Texas Prison A/C Advocates (TPAA)
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