I’ve been so impressed by the student sexual assault advocates who’ve bravely testified at the Capitol, and shared their stories with the press. I hope you’ll stand up and join the effort asking Governor Jerry Brown to sign SB 967 into law. As the Father of a college-age daughter, I was stunned to learn that 1 out of 5 women are sexually assaulted during their time in college. This is unacceptable. It is every student’s dream to go to college. It is our duty to provide a safe environment once they get there.

I 'M DEMANDING JUSTICE FOR CHARLES A. BROWN IV TO BRING RESOLUTION AND CLOSURE TO THE BROWN FAMILY. WE ARE DEEPLY SADENED BY THIS SENSELESS BRUTAL MURDER. THE FAMILY FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY ARE SADDENED BY THIS TRAGEDY, BECAUSE WE HAVE SUFFERED A GREAT LOSS AND A LEGEND. WE WANT TO DRAW ATTENTION TO POLICE CRIMES, HOLD POLICEMEN ACCOUNTABLE AND TAKE THE LID OFF THE CODE OF SILENCE AMONGST THE POLICE DEPARMENT AND THEIR AGENCIES. STOP THIS GENOCIDE! ! & POLICE BRUTALITY !!

As a mother of an Autistic child who has ended in the hospital more than once, I am outraged that in some occasions the police has even refused to write a report and when they do, no charges are ever filed. The new incident of the child assaulted by pouring bio-hazard waste on him has been treated as a simple prank. Another teen was beat to a pulp with no consequences to his attackers. No more!!

FREE RALPH PLOOKIE DUKE This is a plea for attention, support, and consideration for the release of RALPH "PLOOKIE" DUKE. During the cocaine/disco/bad girl era of the 80's, PLOOKIE was convicted of cocaine sales and related charges. When he was sentenced, it was somehow decided that he was going to be an example set by whomever-the city, the law, the legal system- and blatantly sentenced to LIFE PLUS FORTY YEARS! It was flaunted and even advertised on billboards that his sentence was intentionally set to be ridiculous and not in accordance with any sentencing guidelines for his charges: TO SET AN EXAMPLE. With public humiliation and advertised gloating added to the ridiculous sentence, hangings, public lynchings, and burning of witches resounds a bit too eerily. Setting all that aside, EXAMPLE SET, DONE, DEAD. It is no longer current nor effective. The real and current concern and NEED FOR CORRECTION-other than the rest of PLOOKIE's life-is a fair, just, equal legal system with standardized sentencing that is, in itself, within the law, and protects all of our legal, civil, human, and constitutional rights without bias and prejudice. Please pause briefly, as a responsible citizen, to consider and attend to this travesty of justice. It won't take much time nor any detailed scrutiny since it's ludicrousness was pronounced at sentencing and touted as advertised afterwards. PLOOKIE has already served 25 and counting years! Our legal system is NOT OUTSIDE THE LAW OR CITIZEN RIGHTS!

My brother Frank Skillern Jr. sentenced to 18 years in jail for robberies committed in 2006. He has served 9 years in prison and is a completely changed man. Frank is ready to move on from those mistakes and better himself.

This Petition is to reopen the case on Darrell "Chris" Lighty. Requesting that the city of New York provide the needed materials for us to do our own gun residue test and independent autospy by Michael Baden and to look closely at the facts and help my family get some closure as we do not feel that Darrell committed suicide.

I have seen murderers serve not even half of their sentence and be released but if you get an aggravated sentence you have to serve half of your time. It should depend upon what the Inmate has accomplished while being incarcerated or being credited for their good time to reduce their sentences.

When I was 6 years old, my aunt, Dr. Deborah Saiki, was repeatedly stabbed to death by her husband, Russell Franklin Stone. While I can't do anything about the past, I can prevent this dangerous man from hurting anyone ever again, and that's why I'm asking you to sign this petition. Please urge the Board of Parole Hearings to deny Russell Stone (CDC #H-00697) parole. The family was told that this advanced parole hearing will be given because he is learning optometry, which is a huge slap in the face - my murdered aunt was an optometrist. Russell Stone has never shown any signs of remorse nor taken any responsibility in my aunt's brutal murder and is a continued threat to the public safety.

Our daughter was raped by an inmate that was on work release at a restaurant where she and other minors work. She was a senior in high school---he was in his 30's, huge like a football player! He was a member and leader of a gang in Chester, PA., and had a track record of criminal crimes since he was 16--he was also a drug dealer and user. He threatened to kill her and our family if she told anyone and fortunately--he was caught before he raped her again. He had our phone#, address , her SS# and such because the employees records were left for any to see, at this restaurant. (How we found out--he called our home while our daughter was home alone and he told her if she told anyone he would kill our family)! When he was scheduled for trail, he didn't show up and the judge had to get a bench warrant for his arrest---he was finally found in a crack house in Philadelphia. The impact on our family, well it is just devastating----our daughter tried to committee suicide several times--I had to take her every where I went including work---you will never know the impact this has on our family and all those victims of violent crimes and we hope you never have to find out!!! We plea that you please help us keep save, as well as all the communities in our state! Kind regards, Bruce and Barbara Campbell

My youngest nephew, Justin Patrick Reidy, was struck and killed by a drunk driver while walking near the Northeast Philadelphia Airport on the morning of August 1, 2014. Justin was an incredibly talented visual artist who was still navigating his way in life, instead of celebrating the 23 anniversary of his birth on October 1st, 2014, we will be marking the 2 month anniversity of his death. Arizona has the toughest DUI laws in the U.S. and I want the rest of the nation to follow suit. 1st Offense Min 24 hrs to 10 days jail $250 base fine License Suspension 90-360 days Interlock Device (IID) for one year 2nd Offense 30 to 90 days jail $500 base fine License Suspension 365 days Interlock Device (IID) 3rd Offense 120 days jail $750 base fine License Suspension 365 days Interlock Device (IID) If you’re pickin’ up drinks…please, please, put down your keys!

The people of Illinois have a right to know that members of law enforcement are not racists. Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 (union that serves Chicago Police Department) began fundraising for Darren Wilson, the cop who shot Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. See http://www.chicagofop.org/darren-wilson-defense-fund-donations/.

My son Mikey (a minor) was a victim of unwarranted excessive force by police(tasered) when walking home from a local store. My son committed no crime and carried no weapons. The police officers offered false scenarios in defense of their actions. Citizens have the right to have the truth be seen and told correctly to ensure safety and ensure police officers are not abusing their authority.