While the State of Texas does protect the deceased it does not does not provide a statutory basis for right of publicity claims. On the 10th of March 2017, Representative Mary Ann Perez and Representative Gary W. Elkins proposed legislation that addressed the right of publicity. On the 3rd of April 2017 it was read for the first and was subsequently forwarded to the Business and Industry committee. Websites are publishing arrest booking photograph and charging fees for their removal. These website's siphon information from the sheriff's department databases under the Freedom of Information Act. Many of these victims are not guilty of any crime and are vindicated through the court system only to find that their record and mug shot is posted on the Internet causing irreparable damage and suffering resulting in making it difficult if not impossible to find employment. I was arrested and charged with a litany of felonies; all of which were not true, and all of which were immediately dismissed by the district attorney. I have over 20+ years, an undergraduate degree, a master’s degree, and a successful career that had progressively moved forward. I have been looking at a job but cannot find one. Despite paying over $1500 and providing the case resolution information to a number of these sites, my mug shot and information is still found on the web, and remains at the head of any internet search of my name. I am not alone; 808,634 individuals were arrested in the State of Texas in 2016 (http://www.dps.texas.gov/crimereports/16/citCh9.pdf) It is imperative that the State of Texas legislature take HB 4201 from the 85(R) 2017 session out of committee and pass this bill, protecting the citizens of this state from having their reputations ruined by extortionists website operators hiding be hind the Freedom of Information act. references: https://capitol.texas.gov/billlookup/text.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=HB4201 http://rightofpublicity.com/statutes/texas http://rightofpublicity.com/ Florida : http://www.scribd.com/doc/58921958/An-Investigation-Of-arrests-org#download Texas : http://www.fwweekly.com/2011/11/09/an-ugly-business/ Ohio : http://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2012/12/05/Web-sites-profiting-from-mug-shots-sued-fees-charged-to-remove-online-images.html California : http://digitalcommons.law.scu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1555&context=chtlj http://www.citmedialaw.org/legal-guide/north-carolina-right-publicity-law http://www.newyorkpersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/category/kyle-prall http://www.citmedialaw.org/blog/2011/mugshot-racket-paying-keep-public-records-less-public http://www.fwweekly.com/2011/11/09/an-ugly-business/ https://corporate.findlaw.com/litigation-disputes/right-of-publicity.html https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/litigation/materials/2015_intellectual_property_lit/materials/the_right_of_publicity_article_rosenthal.authcheckdam.pdf

Stop racial and discrimination abuse on inmates by guards within prison institutions for hateful reasons. Transfer Stanton Story AP3330 because he is not receiving medication, the guards are beating him, and they are giving false reports. He is dying by the hands of the guards!

58 nonviolent activists were swept up in a mass arrest by Petaluma police last month and charged with felonies for trying to give food and water to starving animals at the largest organic poultry producer in the nation. The farm owners yelled homophobic slurs, threatened to run us over with a truck, and were so aggressive that the police pulled out a taser to stop them from hurting us. Yet instead of addressing the animal cruelty at the farm -- or the threats and aggression of the farm owners -- the officers arrested dozens of activists, demanded $20,000 bail for each, and issued a press release falsely accusing the activists of violence. They also made mocking comments on social media in support of the industry and, despite promises to give the animals care, had all the starving animals killed. This abuse of the law cannot continue. Ask Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch to prosecute animal cruelty and drop the charges against nonviolent animal rescuers.

We the undersigned concerned residents of the Metropolitan Atlanta are deeply troubled that the recent devastating hurricane demolished the Marianna Prison Camp where our beloved Dr. Nevron Askari was being housed. Subsequently, Dr. Askari has been transferred to a higher risk prison and placed in isolation conditions in Tallahassee Florida. This arrangement significantly deviates from the prior sentencing conditions. Dr. Askari has served a year of her sentence with excellent conduct. In that she has served as an exemplary inmate with no complaints or infractions, we respectfully request she be released and allowed to come home. We request her sentence be completely commuted or reduced to house arrest with or without probation and community service.

Quarles has been diagnosed with sexual sadism disorder. He has completed less than half of a 4 module treatment program. The mental health team working most directly with him testified he is not ready. Liberty Health, the company responsible for supervising him upon release testified he is not ready. This is a very dangerous decision for the community of San Diego. It must be reversed!

This is a passion for me because I was once incarcerated and released and it felt like I still doing my time with all the restrictions and road blocks in order for me to live a normal life like other citizens .I just think once you do your time you shouldn't have to continue doing time for the rest of your life especiallgy if you are on the bottom rung of society.

I recently tried to get into public housing and was denied due to the fact that over twenty years ago I had a pattern ( I quote) of criminal behaviour and therefore am denied to live in a housing apartment complex that is for people disabled and with a low income of which I am in both of those catagories. Plus I am 50 years old and a grand mother of 2. So am I suppose to reside in the streets and be homeless or start committing other crimes to supplement my disability income in my shape not sure what kind of a crime I can commit these days. I can't walk with out some type of assistance. With that being said I thought it was kind of a ridiculous reason for denying housing that I can afford and desperately am in need of however now I don't qualify. Something must change this should be considered discrimination of some sorts. I am sure others have been denied for the same reason which in turn created a purpose for someone to return to criminal behaviour due to the fact that they were desperate and need shelter somewhere.

I’'m starting this petition because it has been a big deal in the states prisons of things going on within the walls that are highly illegal and to minimize this there will be less riots, less fabrication on tickets written, and most importantly it will protect the officers and the prisoners alike. It's long overdue and a necessary tool in corrections. "BODY CAMERAS"... From an inmates point of view and having 22 years of exposure to the corruption within the system; it's not a matter of want....it's mandatory that body cameras are placed on any employee that enters the secured grounds of an institution; having contact with inmates. Where do you think majority of narcotics/contraband comes from??? I assure you that an inmate visit or mail is not the introduction point... Sure,small amounts may come through visits and mail. However, once again body cameras will insure accountability... Obviously the employee('s) is not properly doing their job if man hours and many millions of tax dollars have been spent on surveillance, simply for the officer to watch a prisoner on visit;yet they too neglect their post... Body cameras will keep every officer in check... Countless man hours have been used at tax payers expense to conduct investigations in the Dept. With body cameras,it will be a simple review of footage...and with such option,I assure you from a criminal mind;the body camera will detour an officer from wrongdoing... Professional conduct will be held at an all time high;as that should be the case all along... Taxpayers, your tax dollars are at risk even more if YOU continue to allow the correction system abuse your pockets with meaningless flops of prisoners for misconducts that were fabricated by an unprofessional officer. Don't take my word on this...Simply push for body cameras in corrections and watch at least: 2/3 of serious misconducts( e.g. Threatening behavior, sexual misconduct, weapon,assault,etc.) suddenly drop... The numbers speak for itself... Your civic duty is to support all that is good for your community and state. How can body cameras in the Michigan Department of Corrections be a bad thing??? Do they have a greater expectation to privacy than officers in society,whom wear them? NO,they don't... Please,push the body camera issue ,to your state representative. Let's make a stand for accountability.

I'm His Mom; Haven't Seen My Son But 3 Times In 15 Years - Too Far Away; Thousands Of Miles, So Hard. His Brother Is Sick. We Need Him Home. He's Been In 15 Years For Not Much. Please Help Him Come Home. His Mom, Debra

Mr. Larry Kupers United State Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney Washington D.C 20530 Re: Pardon Department Your Honor, I humbly write this letter to you in my quest to be pardon. I honestly believe that I should be pardoned. I have expressed intense regret for my transgressions. My name is Francisco Sanchez, I am a native New Yorker. Life for me hasn't always been easy. I witness my father Manuel Sanchez, worked very diligently at the same housing development complex in Long Island, NY for 25 years. He had struggled with alcoholism and I felt in my heart that was not the future that I wanted, but unfortunately, I made a foolish decision and turned to life on the fast lane. It was a choice that I made and now I'm paying the price for it. However, spending my life in prison, in my opinion, does not match the crime committed. I had entered into the state of Baltimore Maryland, and I was arrested along with my mother for conspiracy to distribute Heroin and Fentanyl. Under the United State Code 21: 841(B) (1) (C) I was found guilty and sentenced to a mandatory term of Life in prison without the possibility of Parole. It was determined by the Judge that the drugs attributed to our case were the cause of death of several individuals in early 1992 in Baltimore Maryland. (case #92-0301) My deepest sympathy goes out to the victims and their families, Also, for the loss, of my dear Mother who passed away while serving a 10-year sentence. As a son, I carry the burden of my pasts mistakes with a pain that is immeasurable. I express deep remorse for what I’ve done and I am fully accountable for the consequences of my actions. However, the sentence handed down to me does not fit the crime. In 2014 The Supreme Court in Burrage vs. United States 571 US 204 held that "at least where the use of the drug distribution by a defendant is not an independently sufficient cause of the victim's death or serious bodily injury, a defendant cannot be liable under the penalty enhancement provision or 21: USC 841 (B)(1) (A) unless the use is a but-for-cause of the death and injury" The Supreme court referred to the death in similar cases Wheeler vs. the United States that the death results enhancement as "an element is not a sentencing enhancement, but rather a statutory element of a crime. To be denied the rights to my 5th and 6th amendment right is a crime itself against humanity. I don't think that its fair that our District and appeal courts continue to err and deny defendants the opportunity for relief claiming the Burrage case is non-retroactive. Teague vs. Lane 489 Supreme Court (1989) Tyler vs. Cain 533 US, are cases where The Supreme Court states clearly: “Any new substantive rules are categorically retroactive”. While in prison I have been active with The Ronald McDonald "soda pop tops" Recycling donation program, We, here at F.C.I Ray Brook New York work very hard in knitting funny-fun hats and colorful cool blankets for the children with cancer under the coordinator & reentry specialist Mrs. S. Kiefer. I have successfully completed the criminal & behavior and Victim Impact course, I work hand-in-hand with the Cease Fire and stop the violence programs located in Syracuse New York, with this program I served on the advisory team/Spanish liaison. I stand as a suicide prevention companion member also a Big Brother mentor for young youth who enter behind these walls. My goal is to start a non-profit organization called "The Gladys Rivera Sanchez Foundation. A program design to help women with abused cases. I have made adjustments that I 'am so proud of and they have led me to an amazing transformation in my life and I know that if given the opportunity, I would continue my service and be a valuable asset to different organizations and to all of the youths they serve. Respectfully submitted, Frankie Sanchez reg # 28910-037 P.O. Box 900 Federal Correctional Institution Ray Brook Ray Brook, NY 12977

My son was wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. There are numerous items of evidence that were left out of the trial that play a vital role in justice being served. My son is in prison while a murderer is still on the streets.

I'm starting this petition because in every court house in this country, everyday it's full of mostly Black Americans which only make up a small percentage of American population. EVERY AMERICAN and non American knows Black Americans are not treated fairly in this country BUT not enough if any is being done to stop it. It's time for REAL CHANGE, we have too many politicians elected and not writing bills to make changes for the people who voted them into office. NOBODY'S holding those who treat Black Americans unfairly accountable. If you are not fighting for fairness for Black Americans you are part of the program PERIOD. We all deserve equal and fair opportunities in this country. Please show your support and make a difference. America is stronger when we all are working together and being treated fairly.