Former Reserve Deputy Bates is a personal friend and frequent donor to Former Sheriff Stanley Glanz's reelection campaign. His close relationship to Tulsa County via his relationship with the sheriff makes it that much more likely he will receive a dramatically reduced sentence. It is imperative that he be tried in front of a jury of citizens to ensure justice is served.

James Schuman is in his 60s and has parents in their 80s whose most profound need is to see their son finally home before they die. James himself has multiple health problems, and the prison is not built to handle the health problem of aging inmates. Statistics show people of this age have a 0 to 1 % chance of breaking the law. What is the sense of keeping this man? The prison is dangerously overcrowded. James has applied for compassionate release so he can be home for his parents and he was denied. Where is the humanity?

My name is Barbara Robinson and I have two sons that are incarcerated in Wisconsin. I am writing this letter in support of their petitions. My sons have been incarcerated for 20 years. They were juveniles when an Armed Robbery crime was committed. They were charged and convicted as Party to a Crime Armed Robbery. They were both sentenced to over 100 years plus. My sons were both high school graduates with jobs but made a wrong choice. They both realize that and over the past 20 years have grown into young men with values of life. The crime they were convicted of did not result in any one's death or serious injury. I, along with my parents who are 82 years old and other family members, have always been there for my sons. They come from a loving background, Christian family. My family and I have always been there for them and will continue to be very supportive because they have changed and learned a lot from the consequences they have suffered and paid to society. Lawrence and Shulburt Williams have completed all programs required of them that were offered, along with additional college courses. They both have a very good report with staff workers. My family have been owners of our Bowling Alley for thirty years, and my sons would have no problem with job opportunities. We stand behind them 101%. I am a retired Police Officer as well as a 23 year Veteran in the United States Air Force. My sons are not a threat to the community. They have paid the price to come home. It has been a long 20 years. As a caring mother, wife, daughter, sister and aunt I am requesting my sons be released from prison at this time. My parents' health is not the best, and they would like to reunite with their grandsons. Please sign my sons petition as it goes forward. Thank you very much. Barbara

My name is Barbara Robinson and I have two sons that are incarcerated in Wisconsin. I am writing this letter in support of their petitions. My sons have been incarcerated for 20 years. They were juveniles when an Armed Robbery crime was committed. They were charged and convicted as Party to A Crime Armed Robbery. They were both sentenced to over 100 years plus. My sons were both high school graduates with jobs, but, made a wrong choice. They both realize that and over the past 20 years have grown into young men with values of life. The crime they were convicted of did not result in any one's death or serious injury. I, along with my parents who are 82 years old and other family members, have always been there for my sons. They come from a loving background, Christian family. My family and I have always been there for them and will continue to be very supportive because they have changed and learned a lot from the consequences they have suffered and paid to society. Lawrence and Shulburt Williams have completed all programs required of them that were offered, along with additional college courses. They both have a very good report with staff workers. My family have been owners of our Bowling Alley for thirty years, and my sons would have no problem with job opportunities. We stand behind them 101%. I am a retired Police Officer as well as a 23 year Veteran in the United States Air Force. My sons are not a threat to the community. They have paid the price to come home. It has been a long 20 years. As a caring mother, wife, daughter, sister and aunt I am requesting my sons be released from prison at this time. My parents' health is not the best, and would like to reunite with their grandsons. Please sign my sons petition as it goes forward. Thank you very much. Barbara

With the person having served 30 years, the Board of Commissioners has not given him a fair chance because of his sentence of life without parole. The system has convicted him unfairly, and because of past criminal history, he was railroaded.

Malheur County is not thinking about the community with this ban. They are spreading lies and propaganda purposefully to line their pockets with drug convictions.

The current rate of incarceration in the US dwarfs that of any country at any time in the world's history. The vast majority of our prisoners were convicted of victimless crimes, affecting only the users themselves. The costs of the current system to prisoners and taxpayers are unjust and unsustainable.

Stephen Galbreath has been incarcerated since 2003 for first degree assault and first degree burglary. He was given life plus 235 years for these crimes that he did not commit. Not only did Galbreath get an unfair trail, he was given about double what his supposed accomplice received for the SAME EXACT CHARGES. Stephan Galbreath was stolen away from his children and family whom he loves dearly because of this unjust ruling. Please sign this petition to help us bring Stephan's unfair sentencing to the Governor of Missouri's attention so that we can hopefully receive a trial for re-sentencing.

The investigation of this case was tainted from the start. Sheriff Glenn Smith, who was fired from a previous job for alleged racism and police brutality, appointed an "independent" commission to review his department. This commission is headed by Paul Looney, an attorney with financial ties to the county's top elected official Carbet Duhon III, who would be responsible for payment to Sandra Bland's family if wrong doing was found. There is no chance for Justice here. Sandra and her family deserve better, please sign this petition and let our government know this is unacceptable.

Chief Cheryl Wilson has been a breath of fresh air to the citizens of Lancaster. She is involved in our community , responsive to our concerns and is an overall improvement on the last administration.

During the 2012-2013 school year, the 3 Collegiate Academies charter schools in New Orleans had suspension rates ranging from 40-68% of the student body, often for minor infractions, such as stepping outside of the lines in the walk from one class to the next. That's why we support the Let Kids Be Kids Campaign, conducted by Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children (FFLIC), designed to end the school to prison pipeline and find alternatives to expulsion and suspensions.

Synthetic Drug Legislation is severely lacking in New York State, yet hundreds and thousands of our citizens are being negatively affected by these poisons! Deaths and severe disabilities are the results, along with harming friends/families and innocent bystanders and a rise in crime. The new legislation is being drafted BIPARTISAN by NYS Assemblyman William Barclay who is working with New York City Assemblyman Rodriguez. Together a new bill will be drafted, making synthetic compounds a controlled substance ON ITS OWN and not linked with marijuana (which is absolutely different), with penalties for dealers.